Grand View Ponies
Welcome to Grand View Ponies, a boutique Welsh pony training, lesson and sales barn located in Loris, South Carolina, specializing in the art of starting, breaking and training of high quality young Welsh and Welsh cross ponies, providing an individualized training program, tailored to each pony's needs to prepare them for the children they are meant to grow with and have successful careers as performance ponies in the Welsh pony ring, the hunter pony ring, and beyond.
About Grand View Ponies
My Focus
At Grand View Ponies, I am dedicated to the individualized needs of young performance ponies. My focus lies in ensuring the well-being and optimal development of each pony, ensuring thy will be prepared for a successful future with a child in the Welsh pony ring, hunter pony ring, as well as many other equestrian disciplines and ventures.
Mission Statement
Dedication to Excellence
My mission revolves around providing exceptional training and support to a young pony's mind. I am committed to nurturing their well-being, optimizing their training, and preparing them for a successful performance career. With over 30 years of experience, I understand that each pony is an individual, much like our own children, and that they thrive in a happy, rewarding environment. Each pony's training regimen is tailored to their specific personality, which requires a clear understanding of their pedigree.
What Is Offered
Besides bringing along my own ponies, I offer my training services to those with special young ponies who are looking for a professional to help set their pony's foundation for a successful career.
Sales Preparation
I ensure that every pony is showcased at their best, maximizing their appeal to potential buyers and setting them up for a thriving future.
Building the Foundations for the Young and Aspiring Equestrian.
With the Welsh Pony Club, this enables children to build their equestrian foundation from the grass roots. They will learn about horsemanship, the welfare of the ponies, and this Club will instill a work ethic that can't be taught or found anywhere else. This enables children to establish a solid foundation of confidence and self-worth, which will successfully carry them forward in all aspects of life.
Pony Trainer
Meet Laurie
Laurie is a dedicated professional with a deep passion for pony training and development. Her expertise in the breaking and training of young hunter ponies started at a very young age. Laurie had a successful junior career showing some of the famous ponies of the 1980's and 1990's including The Hobbit, Millbrook's Sandpiper, Animal Crackers, The Debutante, and Pac Man. Laurie began breaking and training young ponies for breeder Julie Bellows of Hobbie Horse Farm to include the famous hunter pony sire, Halcyon Sir Lancelot, and Carol Lush of Mapleside Farm. Laurie's extensive time in the saddle on so many different ponies plays a vital role in ensuring that all of her ponies receive expert guidance tailored to their unique needs. Her commitment to excellence and individualized approach to each pony is what sets her apart from others.
Laurie Ann Occhipinti
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Contact
Get in Touch
Please reach out with inquiries about our Welsh Pony Club, ponies for sale or lease, or if you're interested in having a pony trained: (843) 274-4186 or email grandviewponies@yahoo.com.