Next to their horses, SNHDCTA members value good food and a good time. This year the club held its annual awards banquet at the New England Center in Durham, New Hampshire. The Center is well known for its spacious but comfortable atmosphere, tasty food and friendly service. Members had an opportunity to chat and reminisce about the year as they ate dinner and waited for the announcement of this year’s award winners. Outgoing club president Lisa Todaro passed the club reins to incoming president Karen O’Malley, a longtime club member and board member whose dedication is admired by all. The Cheri Oleson award for high points at the summer show went to Amanda Archibald. A new award was established by former president Andrea Hunt in memory of her horse Dino, and sponsored by Sons of the Wind Farm. The first recipient of this award was Marley Jenkins, high-point junior rider at the fall show. Year-end results are as follows: Walk/Trot Young Riders: 1. Felicia Pandelena, Appy of My Eye/Amazing Grace, 67.25; 2. Torey Neusch, Charbelle, 64.5; 3. Amanda Archibald, 62.33; 4. Jalin Marston, Boomer, 60.5. Walk/Trot Adult: 1. Karen Juranty, Ardent Journey, 64.75. Walk/Trot Adult Gaited: 1. Stefanie Rossetti, Boxcars Silver Rain, 70.75. Training Level Young Riders: 1. Marley Jenkins, Elphin Kieran, 63.695; 2. Elizabeth Prior, Elvira Rap, 58.6; 3. Tiana Calderwood, Miss Merrylegs/Dusty, 58.2; 4. Megan Predki, Razzle and Dazzle Me, 57.58. Training Level Adults: 1. Karen Juranty, Ardent Journey, 64.6; 2. Christine Grant, Quartzo, 63.774; 3. Lani Wicks, Nicole, 62.271; 4. Linda Wilking, Clydascope, 61.8; 5. Diane Holt, Boomer, 55.6. First Level Adults: 1. Patty Juranty, Mi Sweet Shiloh, 59.7; 2. Lori Luponi, Carmel, 55.95. Pre-Elementary Young Rider: 1. Claire Smith, Diamond Girl, 47. Pre-Novice Young Rider: 1. Elphin Kieran, 39.75.
It seems that whenever SNHDCTA members gather for an event with their horses, the weather mirrors their spirit. So on a clear September day, riders and their horses completed a number of dressage tests and equitation classes at Spinnaker Hill Farm in Epping, NH. Judge Leslie Grandmaison offered constructive comments to each rider, and was particularly warm and encouraging to the young riders who were new to the show ring.
Upcoming SNHDCTA events include the Fall Dressage Show on Sunday, September 21st, at Spinnaker Hill Farm, a Freestyle Clinic with Melanie Michalak, October 3-5, at Sons of Wind in Merrimac, MA, and the SNHDCTA Year-End Awards Banquet on Saturday, November 1 at the New England Center in Durham, NH For more information about the club, please contact Lisa or visit the club web site.
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July 19
SNHDCTA Summer Dressage Schooling Show
Location: Spinnaker Hill Farm, Epping, NH
Levels offered: WT through 4th Level
Judge: Willette Brown
Contact: Kat Villemaire
603-483-3036
Summer Show Registration Form
September 20
SNHDCTA Fall Dressage Schooling Show
Location: Spinnaker Hill Farm, Epping, NH
Levels offered: WT through 4th Level
Judge: Christina Keim
Contact: Karen O’Malley
603-382-7044
Fall Show Registration Form
October 2-4
Freestyle Clinic
with Melanie Michalak
Location: Sons of Wind Farm, Merrimac, MA
Contact: Lisa Todaro
603-234-0018
Registration Form
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