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.
Shallowbrook Equestrian Center – May 2010 Update
May 26, 2010
Hello from Shallowbrook Equestrian Center (SEC).
HUNT SEAT UPDATE
Student Horse Show
Congratulations to all of our students for riding so well!!! And a special congrats to Shallowbrook’s 2010 Invitational Champion, Deb Gale and Kramer. If you have any pictures to share with us for our website, please email them to edunbar@hotmail.com.
SEC Rated Show Schedule
Please see your instructor if you are interested in showing.
• SEC: June 11th, 12th, and 13th (USEF, CHSA, CHJA, NEHC, M&S)
• 1st Company Governor’s Horse Guards: June 20th
• Pines Farm: July 18th
• Sweetwater Farm: July 24th
• End of Hunt: August 1st
• SEC: September 25th (CHSA, CHJA, M&S)
• End of Hunt: October 24th
• SEC: October 30th (CHSA, CHJA, M&S)
• SEC: November 14th (CHSA, CHJA, NEHC, M&S)
• SEC: November 21st (CHJA, NEHC, M&S)
Summer Horsemanship Clinics – Applications available 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 sessions 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).
Mother/Child and Father/Child Rides
To celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, we are offering Mother/Child or Father/Child rides. The one-hour lesson includes and introduction to riding and a fun experience with your child. Makes for a great gift!
Horse Lease for ALL Occasions
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.
Whoa Shop – GREAT Gifts
We are in the process of displaying the SEC apparel (jackets, saddle pads, hats and much more) available at the Whoa Shop. All items make for great holiday or birthday gifts. Please see your instructor to place an order.
Ladies Night
As reining champions, SEC Ladies Night will be meeting again at the Black Horse Tavern on Wednesday, June 23rd at 7pm. 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.
Birthday Party
Many students and non-students have enjoyed the fun birthday parties at SEC in recent months. Contact Elyse (edunbar@hotmail.com) for available dates and more information.
SEC’s Riding Apparel Exchange
There are several items listed on the new apparel exchange sign located on SEC’s Information Board located between the two indoor rings. Reminder if you have a riding item that you would like to sell or donate or are looking for used riding apparel check the list. Note, SEC recommends receiving your instructor’s approval before making riding apparel purchases to confirm proper fit.
Connecticut Horse Show Association – 2010 Awards Banquet
Congratulations to SEC award winners!
Lead Rein Hunt Seat Medal & Blue Ribbon
Callie Dunbar
11 & Over Equitation
Champion: Lindsey Taft
3rd Place: Kimberly Ouimet
Adult English Pleasure
4th Place: Jet Set, Sharon Aubrey
7th Place: Coosas Array Of Gold, Lara Avery
11+ Pleasure
Reserve Champion: Cute Cousin Andy, Kimberly Ouimet
Quarter Horse Pleasure
4th Place: Coosas Array Of Gold, Lara Avery
Welcome Sherry
SEC welcomes our new Office Manager, Sherry Lynch. Sherry comes to us with vast business and horse experience. You have not seen organization until you have met Sherry!
TEAM Y RIDE UPDATE
Students continue to excel in the ring and with horse care, go team!
A special congratulations to Torriah who gave a speech to over 900 people regarding her Team Y Ride experience at the YMCA of Greater Springfield Annual Breakfast.
We also want to send a VERY special thank you to our volunteers. Each lesson, they assist the riders with horse and riding knowledge. The success of this program is a reflection of their efforts. We are actively looking for volunteers, if interested please email Elyse at edunbar@hotmail.com. In addition, we are looking for volunteers to help run the Team Y Ride raffle table during the June Show 6/11-6/13, sign-up on the information board located between the indoor rings or email Elyse atedunbar@hotmail.com.
For additional Y Ride program information contact Julie Costello (Executive Director of the Greater Springfield YMCA) at 413-739-6951, ext. 181.
POLO UPDATE
Gatsby Day-Outdoor Season Begins
Congratulations to the Shallowbrook Polo Team on an amazing outdoor polo season opener on Sunday, May 23rd. It was a wonderful day filled with lots of sun, laughs, great riding and of course food. Looking forward to an outstanding summer season!!! Reminder weekly polo matches are held every Sunday at 2pm rain or shine. Open to public to watch and tailgating permitted.
Annual Sweethearts Polo Tournament
It was another exciting and fun Sweethearts tournament. Congrats to the winners Logan, Chas, Sharon, and Matt.
Interscholastic Team
Congratulations to the Men’s and Women’s teams for a very successful 2009-1010 season. A special recognition to the Women’s Team, runners-up to the National Championship, and Carly and Audry Persano for their selection to the National Interscholastic All-Star Team. Also, a special recognition to Drew Gale for selection to the regional All-Star Team.
Shallowbrook Equestrian Center
860/749-0749 shallowbrook.com
2010 CHSA Awards Banquet
April 11, 2010
2010 CHSA Awards
Lead Rein Hunt Seat Medal & Blue Ribbon
Callie Dunbar
Beginner 11 & Over Equitation
Champion: Lindsey Taft
3rd Place: Kimberly Ouimet
Adult English Pleasure
4th Place: Jet Set, Sharon Aubrey
7th Place: Coosas Array Of Gold, Lara Avery
Beginner 11+ Pleasure
Reserve Champion: Cute Cousin Andy, Kimberly Ouimet
Quarter Horse Hunter Pleasure
4th Place: Coosas Array Of Gold, Lara Avery
Shallowbrook Equestrian Center Update – January 2010
January 23, 2010
Hello from Shallowbrook Equestrian Center (SEC).
We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and we wish you a terrific new year!
HOT TOPICS
Welcome Cassi
SEC welcomes our newest instructor Cassi Berry. Cassi has vast experience working with horses and children. Her energy and kindness is contagious, we are thrilled to have her as part of the team.
Be My Valentine
Valentine’s Week February 8th-14th. Make a valentine for your favorite horse and we will display it in our lounge. All valentine’s will be entered to win a prize drawing that will be chosen at random.
SEC Rated Show Schedule
Be a part of the action or come watch and support our SEC riders.
• February 28th (CHSA, CHJA, NEHC, M&S)
• March 21st (CHSA, CHJA, NEHC, M&S)
• June 11th, 12th, and 13th (USEF, CHSA, CHJA, NEHC, M&S)
• September 25th (CHSA, CHJA, M&S)
• October 30th (CHSA, CHJA, M&S)
• November 14th (CHSA, CHJA, NEHC, M&S)
• November 21st (CHJA, NEHC, M&S)
Horse Lease Expanded for ALL Occasions
With the tremendous interest of the holiday lease we are now expanding the lease program for winter and spring vacation weeks 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.
Student Horse Show – SAVE THE DATE
Our Spring student horse will be held on Sunday, May 2nd. Mark your calendars!
Summer Horsemanship Clinics – SAVE THE DATE
While we are dreaming of warmer weather, we wanted to make you aware our summer horsemanship clinic session dates. Activities include daily riding lessons, horse and stable care, arts and crafts, introduction to polo, games on horseback, swimming 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.
Whoa Shop – GREAT Gifts
We are in the process of displaying the SEC apparel (jackets, saddle pads, hats and much more) available at the Whoa Shop. All items make for great Valentine’s or birthday gifts. Please see your instructor to place an order.
Ladies Night
It’s that time again. SEC Ladies Night, we will be meeting again at the Black Horse Tavern on Thursday, February 11th at 7pm (trivia starts at 7:30pm). 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.
Birthday Party
Many students and non-students have enjoyed the fun birthday parties at SEC in recent months. See your instructor for available dates and more information.
SEC’s Riding Apparel Exchange
There are several items listed on the new apparel exchange sign located on SEC’s Information Board located between the two indoor rings. Reminder if you have a riding item that you would like to sell or donate or are looking for used riding apparel check the list. Note, SEC recommends receiving your instructor’s approval before making riding apparel purchases to confirm proper fit.
Y Ride Program
In just a few short weeks our students have achieved their goals of learning how to control their horse (walk, halt, steer) and even have begun to trot. Congratulations students, keep up the good work. Check out shallowbrook.com for updates and photos. For additional Y Ride program information or how to place a tax-deductable donation towards the program (which is fully funded through donations and grants), please see your instructor or contact Julie Costello (Executive Director of the Greater Springfield YMCA) at 413-739-6951, ext. 181.
Polo Update
Annual Sweethearts Polo Tournament
Bring your sweetheart, friend, sibling, child or we will pair you up. No polo experience required. Sunday, February 21st at 11am. See Mark or Lucy for more information.
Mike Giordano and Pat Marinelli, both of Sturbridge MA, and Drew Gale, of Somers CT represented the SEC’s boys interscholastic polo team to play Glen Farm Polo Team of Newport Rhode Island on Sunday Dec 12th. It was a highly competitive match with the score being close throughout the game, but SEC’s boys team impressively finished in the lead, 11 to 12. GO TEAM!!!
Shallowbrook Equestrian Center
860/749-0749 shallowbrook.com
Shallowbrook Equestrian Center Update – December
December 1, 2009
Hello from Shallowbrook Equestrian Center (SEC).
HOT TOPICS
Y Ride Program
We are thrilled to announce that SEC has Shallowbrook has partnered with the YMCA of Greater Springfield to develop the Y Ride program. The Y Ride offers a unique equine experience for underserved youths and teens allowing for the opportunity to develop personal growth of spirit, mind, and body through exposure to horseback-riding and horse care. Students apply for a 10-week session that includes a one hour class (riding or horse care) each week. We had our first lesson with four students on Wednesday, November 18th and it was fantastic. Each rider achieved their goal of being able to walk and halt a horse on their own! Congratulations students and welcome again to Shallowbrook! For additional Y Ride program information or how to place a tax-deductable donation towards the program (which is fully funded through donations and grants), please see your instructor or contact Julie Costello (Executive Director of the Greater Springfield YMCA) at 413-739-6951, ext. 181.
Holiday Horse Lease
SEC is offering a Holiday Horse Lease to all of our students. The lease would take place from December 26th to Jan. 3rd and entitles you or your child to be able to ride 4 times a week, one of those days would be their lesson. 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). The lease fee varies depending on the horse you choose to lease for you or your child (horses are leased on a first come first served basis). We are also offering a longer lease of two weeks or a full month lease. Please contact you instructor for more information.
Whoa Shop – GREAT Holiday Gifts
The SEC Whoa Shop is currently taking orders for a variety of SEC apparel including jackets, saddle pads, hats and much more. Please see your instructor to place an order.
Ladies Night
Because SEC Ladies Night was such a blast, we will be meeting again at the Black Horse Tavern on Wednesday, December 2nd at 7pm (trivia starts at 7:30pm). A $10 entrance fee will be required. 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.
Student Horse Show
Congratulations to all of our riders for and amazing student horse show. Everyone had a HUGE smile on their face and the impressive riding made our instructors VERY proud. A special congratulations to Cheyenne Cohagen, Shallowbrook Equestrian Center’s 2009 Invitational Champion. Also, a reminder if you have any pictures from the show we would love to share them on our website. Please place them on a CD and give them to your instructor.
Hunt Seat Horse Shows
The SEC rated horse show season concluded on Sunday, November 15th. Congratulations to all of our Shallowbrook riders for an amazing show season. And a special congratulations to Shallowbrook’s Five Star Series Champions:
Baby Green Jumper
Champion: The MerryMaker and Laura Peteros
Reserve Champion: Irish Mist and Elyse Dunbar
Walk/Trot Over 11
Champion: Lindsey Taft
Reserve Champion: Kim Ouimet
Pre-Children’s Hunter
Champion: Abercrombie and Karlan St. Germain
Pre-Children’s Equitation
Reserve Champion: Karlan St. Germain
Walk Trot Equitation
Honorable Mention: Mirjim Sinchler
Birthday Party
Many students and non-students have enjoyed the fun birthday parties at SEC in recent months. See your instructor for available dates and more information.
SEC’s Riding Apparel Exchange
There are several items listed on the new apparel exchange sign located on SEC’s Information Board located between the two indoor rings. Reminder if you have a riding item that you would like to sell or donate or are looking for used riding apparel check the list. Note, SEC recommends receiving your instructor’s approval before making riding apparel purchases to confirm proper fit.
Fit-to-Ride
After all the holiday goodies will you be looking for an invigorating workout that will also help your riding? Julie Costello (Executive Director of the YMCA of Greater Springfield) will leverage her personal training and riding expertise to provide exercises for strength training, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and core strength. Mats provided. The first class will be held in the Chukker room mid-January. Sign-up on SEC’s Information Board located between the two indoor rings.
SEC Instructor Education Seminars
As head instructor, Sally believes that a good instructor never stops learning. To support this she actively works with SEC’s instructors to build upon their riding and teaching knowledge. One tool that is extremely useful is reviewing a lesson an instructor has taught, via video-tape. Some students/parents of students will be asked to provide their permission to video tape a lesson involving you or your child to provide additional guidance and growth of our instructors and students. The video will be for teaching purposes only and will not be used for promotion. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Say Cheese!
D. John McCarthy of Long Leash LLC Pet Photography is available for pet portraits and will be at SEC for a photo shoot on Decmeber 6th from 9-1. For more information visit www.longleashllc.com.
In addition, we are always looking for pictures to add to our website. If you have any lesson or show images you would like to share, please place them on a CD and give it to your instructor, thanks!
February Schooling Show
SEC will host our first schooling show of the 2010 season in February. It is a great opportunity to get show experience and for those outside our stable to work in our impressive indoor rings.
Polo Update
Congratulations to the SEC polo team for being highlighted in the November issue of US Polo Players Magazine. Also, check the polo board for our upcoming matches (Club Tournament December 18th-20th, Sweethearts Tournament in February, and Frankie Vita Women’s Tournament in April). Also, congrats to our new Adult Polo night on Wednesday’s.
Have a wonderful holiday,
Shallowbrook Equestrian Center
860/749-0749 shallowbrook.com
