June Shallowbrook Equestrian Center Update
June 21, 2010
Hello from Shallowbrook Equestrian Center. There are several important events coming up…
Ladies Night – New Date
The next SEC Ladies Night will be Wednesday, July 14th at 7:30pm at the Black Horse Tavern. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate and we can sit outside! All students, boarders, and mother’s and grandmother’s of students come join us for another fun night out. Must be 21 years old to attend.
Red, White, and Blue Week
Reminder that next week, June 29th-July 4th is Red, White, and Blue Week. Wear your favorite patriotic colors. One prize will be awarded for best dressed.
Summer Horsemanship Program – SIGN UP NOW
Activities include daily riding lessons, horse and stable care, arts and crafts, introduction to polo, games on horseback and an end of the week riding demonstration for family and friends to enjoy! Weekly session start July 5th through August 13th. Pre-School week is July 26th – July 30th. Clinic day is 9am-1pm (pre-school clinic day is 9am-11:30am). Limited space available!
Summer Horse Leases
We are now expanding the lease program for summer vacation as well as birthday present weeks. A week lease entitles you or your child to be able to ride 4 times a week. They would also be allowed to groom the horse everyday as well as feed the horse two times during that week (Shallowbrook provides the feed). Horses are leased on a first come first serve basis. Please contact your instructor for more information.
June Charity Horse Show
It was another successful year for Shallowbrook’s June Charity Horse Show (6/11-6/13). Congratulations to all of our SEC riders winning soooo many impressive ribbons! Also, thank you to everyone who supported and helped with the Team Y Ride Raffle Table. Team Y Ride raised over $200!!!
Best wishes,
Shallowbrook Equestrian Center
860/749-0749 shallowbrook.com
Shallowbrook Charity Horse Show – Results
June 20, 2010
Shallowbrook’s 32nd Annual Horse Show Results – June 11 – 13, 2010
Survey! Help us improve the Shallowbrook Charity Horse Show
June 15, 2010
Did you attend the June 11 – 13, 2010 Shallowbrook Charity Horse Show? Then we want to hear from you what we did right and wrong and how we can improve the show for next year. Please click and fill out this short survey.
Sunday June 13 – Schedule Changes
June 12, 2010
Due to the rain we have had and are expecting for Sunday, several schedule changes have been made.
32nd Annual Charity Horse Show – June 11 – 13, 2010
June 5, 2010
Shallowbrook’s 32nd Annual
Charity Horse Show
To Benefit The Ride For The Ribbon
Breast Cancer Research Fund
Friday June 11th – Sunday, June 13th, 2010
Hunters – USEF “A” “One Star”
Jumpers – USEF Rating 2
CHSA, CHJA, NEHC and Marshall & Sterling rated.
$4,000 5/A Baker Blanket Jumper Classic
Two Pony Working Hunter Classics
$1,000 Ride For The Ribbon 2′6″ Hunter Classic
$1,000 Ride For The Ribbon 6 Bar Jumper Class
Judges:
Amy Edison Wakefield, RI
Karen Immerman Southampton, NY
Kerry Kocher Centre Hall, PA
Show Manager: Naomi Blumenthal – Manlius, NY
Steward: Roger Cabic – Palmyra, NY
Announcer: Mr. John Bahret – Middletown, RI
Course Designer: Kerry Kocher- Centre Hall, PA
Grounds: The ring sizes are approximately 150 x 230 feet, 150 x 250 feet and 150 x 180 feet. All footing is grass. Warm-up areas grass and sand footing.
Stalls: Tents approximately 10 x 10 stall with doors.
Reserve Stalls by June 8th $165.00 After 6/8 $180.00 if available.
Plenty of Parking and Excellent Food available all day!
2010 Shallowbrook Horse Show Prize List
2010 Shallowbrook Horse Show Time Schedule
Added: WIHS Pony medal which will run on Saturday after class # 122 and there will be no post entry for this class. The class number is #510.
Leadline – will only run on Sunday. Class #370 for Leadline on Saturday should be deleted. The only Leadline classes are Sunday #311 and #311A in Hunter Ring 3.
Entries and Stall Reservations Close Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
Mail Entries To:
Naomi Blumenthal
Shallowbrook Horse Show
P.O. Box 455
Fayetteville, NY 13066
Do not mail after June 2nd
Fax before June 2nd: 315-682-9416
Fax after June 2nd: New Fax Number: 860-239-1034
Day of Show of Show and Information Phone Numbers;
Horse Show Office
Before Show Phone:
315-436-1933 Cell
Until 6/1Fax: 315-682-9416
After 6/1Fax: New Fax Number: 860-239-1034
During Show Phone:
860-749-0749
315-436-1933 Cell
203-731-1757
We are located at:
247 Hall Hill Road
Somers, Connecticut 06071
(860) 749-0749
Map (Google Map) and Directions to The Shallowbrook Equestrian Center
Remember – Deadline for entries is Tuesday, June 2nd, 2010.
Team Y Ride Reins in the Ribbons
June 4, 2010
YMCA of Greater Springfield
June 4, 2010
Contact: Elyse Dunbar, Team Y Ride Program Manager (edunbar@hotmail.com, 413/626-8974)
Team Y Ride Reins in the Ribbons
SPRINGFIELD, MA and SOMERS, CT– Team Y Ride members successfully competed in their first horse show on Sunday, May 2nd. Six students competed in a variety of hunt seat divisions at Shallowbrook Equestrian Center’s Spring Student Horse Show.
Shallowbrook Equestrian Center of Somers, CT and the Greater Springfield YMCA began the program in November of 2009. The purpose of the Team Y Ride program is to provide underserved youth and teens with the opportunity to develop personal growth of spirit, mind and body through exposure to the structure of horseback riding and equine care.
“The program has evolved beyond my expectations. The passion and expertise Shallowbrook brings to Team Y Ride is inspiring and is the product of the program’s success.” -Julie Costello, Executive Director of the Greater Springfield YMCA
Team Y Ride incorporates the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility into the equine experience. The program now includes thirteen students from the local community and hopes to continue to expand. Students must commit to a minimum of one seven week session where they learn hunt seat and polo riding skills as well as horse care from the Shallowbrook instructors and Team Y Ride volunteers. Team Y Ride members are individuals who are passionate about animals and are eager to learn the sport of horseback riding.
When asked about his favorite moment of volunteering, 17-year old Patrick Marinelli states, “seeing the kids realize they can do something if they put their mind to it.”
Along with the amazing accomplishments in the ring, Torriah Cruz recently spoke about her Team Y Ride experience to over 900 people at the YMCA of Greater Springfield’s Annual Campaign Breakfast in April.
“We have exciting plans for the future of this program. With the help of Shallowbrook we evaluate the program’s successes and opportunities after each session, the possibilities for this program and the benefits received by the students remain limitless.” -Julie Costello, Executive Director of the Grater Springfield YMCA
The members of Team Y Ride will run a raffle table benefitting the program at Shallowbrook Equestrian Center’s June Charity Horse Show on Friday, June 11th through Sunday, June 13th. The horse show that hosts over three-hundred competitive riders lasts all day and is free to the public to attend.
Team Y Ride is fully funded through private and corporate donations. The YMCA of Greater Springfield is now actively requesting tax-deductible donations and volunteers. Donors and volunteers are asked to contact Julie Costello, Executive Director of the Greater Springfield YMCA at 413/739-6951, extension 181 for further information.
Appendix
Photo: Team Y Ride (back, left to right), Sally Allison, Torriah Cruz, Richard Santiago, Elyse Dunbar (front, left to right) Julie Costello, Darius Caceres, James Heard
Additional pictures and interviews available upon request.
Shallowbrook Equestrian Center, Inc
Located in Somers, CT, Shallowbrook has been family-owned and operated since 1962. Shallowbrook offers beginner to advanced hunt seat and polo lessons to ages 3+, birthday parties, boarding, and property rental. Shallowbrook’s mission is to provide a riding experience on the foundation of a school-focused environment for the casual enthusiast to competitive equestrian. Shallowbrook believes in a full approach to riding, teaching students not only the theory and discipline of riding but the importance of horse care and personal growth. (shallowbrook.com, 860/749-0749)
YMCA of Greater Springfield
The YMCA of Greater Springfield has been working with young people since it began in 1852. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of a changing society, but always focused on the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. We currently serve more than 850 young people in 16 after-school program sites and another 200 young people visit one of our three “free” youth and teen drop-in centers located in Springfield and West Springfield. Key components of these programs focus on academic achievement, arts & culture, health and wellness, and community service. Enrichment programs such as Leaders Club, Youth and Government, Y-Speed, and Teatro Veda are just a few examples of what sets the YMCA apart from other organizations providing services to youth.
YMCA of Greater Springfield Mission Statement
To serve human needs in greater Springfield by providing quality programs that promote lifelong personal growth and the balanced development of spirit, mind, and body for all.
