You might have already seen an email from the USEF about the aftermath of the tornados in the Southeast. The SNHDCTA board was moved to remind members about how we can help. Thank you and happy riding! 

From the USEF: The duo of tornadic storms that devastated the southeast United States last week left a wake of splintered wood, shattered glass, downed power lines, despair and shock for the residents of towns like West Liberty, Kentucky and Harrisburg, Illinois to clean up and recover from. As if that weren't enough, one of the region's heaviest snowfalls of the year came down on Sunday night and further hindered an already difficult recovery process. For some effected residents the physical and monetary burdens of recovery are intensified by the need to care for their horse or horses. It is in times like these that the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) calls on you to aid them by donating to the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund. 

Donations may be made online at www.usef.org by going tohttps://www.usef.org/_AUAIFrames/DisasterRelief/DisasterRelief.aspx.

If you wish to contribute by check, please make it out to the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund and mail it to: The United States Equestrian Federation, 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511.

 
 
Sign up today for the annual summer club show on July 17. This year it will be held at the University of New Hampshire. UNH has some of the best show grounds in New Hampshire, featuring multiple outdoor dressage rings, an oversized indoor with viewing area, cross country course, trails and a stadium area. 
Sign up for anything from intro to 4th level. The mood is fun, so don't stress out with pre-show jitters! Remember to review the NEW dressage tests!!! 
Here are some pictures of the this year's spring show at UNH. You can sign up for the July 17 show here. 
 
 
Last summer, a few of us SNHDCTA members made the trek up to Spring Creek farm in Lyman, Maine. Steuart Pittman was putting on an eventing clinic and we wanted to try him out (-:
And what a great trip it was. The facilities were amazing. Spring Creek also serves as a therapeutic riding center and we were amazed with the technology in the therapeutic-designated indoor.
The dressage and stadium lessons were held in the outdoor and cross country was held just a few miles down the road at a neighboring barn. The x-c course was more challenging than Green Acres in Madbury, NH, where the club is hosting Steuart on May 14 and 15. There was some serious grade to the field and the grass was high. There were ditches and steps, it was grand! 

The best thing I picked up from Steuart... GALLOP SECURELY. Practice it! Get out in a field and do it! I'm in pretty good shape, but at the end of that 12 jump course, AJ and I were TOAST. We'd better start conditioning now. 
Steuart has a very calm manor and that translates into a very productive, easy-to-digest lesson. I'm going all-in this time. I'll ride both days in group lessons, my gelding will even bunk at Green Acres Saturday night. 
The form to
sign up is here.
And  enjoy pictures from our last time with Steuart! 


What: Steuart Pittman Combined Training Clinic
When: May 14 & 15
Where: Green Acres Stables, Madbury, NH
Non-Members Welcome! 
Sign Up Here
 
 
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SNHDCTA is lucky enough to have Steuart Pittman, Jr back for a 2nd year for our combined training clinic.  The venue we picked for this years clinic is great for all levels; Green Acres Stables in Madbury, NH.  Whether you are experienced or just wanting to "try out CT" Green Acres has something for you.  They have tiny logs, to water, to steps, ditches - so this is a GREAT place to come if you've never evented before but always thought you would want to.

Steuart loves working with all levels of riders, but he especially likes to work with beginner riders and green horses.  If this describes you or your mount, this is the clinic for you.  His laid back but experienced way of teaching will have you pushing yourself.  Look forward to seeing you all there.

When: May 14 and 15
Where: Green Acres Stables, Madbury, NH
Get Entry Form Here

Steuart Pittman is based at Dodon Farm in Davidsonville, MD where he competes his stallion Salute the Truth at Advanced level. He also trains and shows many young horses at the lower levels.

Steuart has become a very popular clinician, both locally and nationally, at small barns and at large venues such as the Maryland Horse World Expo. His rates are reasonable, and his style is both effective and entertaining and he enjoys teaching all ages in all disciplines.
Check out Steuart's blog here. 
 
 
That's right, after hearing all about the new USDF tests last year, they're finally out for general comsumption.
Something perfect to practice for the rest of this amazing winter!

AND Equitests has come out with an iPhone app for intro tests! Handy!

iPhone app Link

View USDF Tests Here
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