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Rated Horse Show Saturday, September 24, 2011 – Indoors!

  Shallowbrook Equestrian Center 5-Star Horse Show Series Saturday, September 24, 2011  CHSA, CHJA, and Marshall & Sterling rated.

Shallowbrook Equestrian Center Inc. Acquires Genesis Farm

SOMERS, CT – Shallowbrook Equestrian Center of Somers, CT formally announces the acquisition of Genesis Farm of Enfield, CT.  Sally Allison and Frank Vita, co-owners of Shallowbrook, have purchased the equestrian business in a continued effort to achieve their five year business objectives and build on their strength as a high quality hunt seat and…

Hal Angelo Vita, Sr – 1927 – 2011

Hal Angelo Vita, Sr., 83, of Somers, entered into eternal peace Friday, April 15, 2011 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving wife Frances Vita (Roupe) and family. Born on September 22, 1927, son of Giuseppe and Angelina Vita, he was raised in Hartford, CT, and lived life to the fullest. He…

33rd Annual Charity Show News – More Ride for the Money!

Shallowbrook will be adding more prize money to the following divisions for the 33rd Annual Charity Horse Show: More Ride for the Money! Hunter classes Pre Green Hunter class 131 Hopeful Hunter class 134 Schooling Hunter class 140 Low Hunter class 146 Modified Hunter class 152 Open Hunter class 161 These classes will receive prize…

Shallowbrook Equestrian Center Update – May 2011

Hello from Shallowbrook Equestrian Center (SEC).  Spring is in the air!!! WHAT’S NEW SEC Rated Horse Show Schedule ·         SEC: June 10th, 11th, and 12th (USEF, CHSA, CHJA, NEHC, M&S) ·         SEC: August 20th and 21st (CHSA, NEHC, M&S) ·         SEC: September 24th (CHSA, CHJA, M&S) ·         SEC: October 29th (CHSA, CHJA, NEHC, M&S, USEF) ·         SEC: November 13th (CHSA,…

Shallowbrook Equestrian Center Update -February 2011

WHAT’S NEW Hold your horses, there is A LOT going on at SEC. Please see your instructor for further details regarding any program or event listed below. SEC Events Calendar Valentines Week (2/7-2/14): make a valentine for your favorite horse and we will display it in our lounge SEC Schooling Show: Sunday, 2/13 1st Annual…

2010 5-Star Series Standings (Updated Nov 19)

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Shallowbrook Equestrian Center Update – November

WHAT’S NEW SEC Events Calendar ·         SEC Rated Show: November 14th ·         SEC Rated Show: November 21st ·         Thanksgiving Week (November 22nd-27th): share a note of thanks for your favorite horse and we will display it in our lounge, all cards will be entered to receive a raffle prize drawing ·         Holiday Week (December 20th-25th ): make a holiday…

Local Residents Receive Top Ribbons at Connecticut Horse Shows Association Finals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, 2010 Contact: Elyse Dunbar (edunbar@hotmail.com, 413/626-8974) Local Residents Receive Top Ribbons at Connecticut Horse Shows Association Finals Three students from Shallowbrook Equestrian Center of Somers, CT competed in the Connecticut Horse Shows Association (CHSA) Finals in August of 2010. The CHSA Finals provide a year-end showcase to encourage and promote…

Dog Agility Event at Shallowbrook Equestrian Center

For the second year in row Talcott Mountian Agility Club will be hosting their impressive dog agility event with over 200 dogs of all breeds and sizes at Shallowbrook. The action packed event will be held on Saturday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 3rd, starting at 8am each day.  There is no admission fee to…