Ladies Night – New Date
The next SEC Ladies Night will be Wednesday, July 14^th 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 29^th-July 4^th 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 5^th through August 13^th.  Pre-School week is July 26^th – July 30^th.  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’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.

2010 Shallowbrook Entry Form

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.

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 2^nd.  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 11^th through Sunday, June 13^th. 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.

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 11^th, 12^th, and 13^th (USEF, CHSA, CHJA, NEHC, M&S)
• 1st Company Governor’s Horse Guards: June 20^th
• Pines Farm: July 18^th
• Sweetwater Farm: July 24^th
• End of Hunt: August 1^st
• SEC: September 25^th (CHSA, CHJA, M&S)
• End of Hunt: October 24^th
• SEC: October 30^th (CHSA, CHJA, M&S)
• SEC: November 14^th (CHSA, CHJA, NEHC, M&S)
• SEC: November 21^st (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 5^th through August 13^th.  Pre-School week is July 26^th – July 30^th.  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 23^rd 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
3^rd Place: Kimberly Ouimet
Adult English Pleasure
4^th Place: Jet Set, Sharon Aubrey
7^th Place: Coosas Array Of Gold, Lara Avery
11+ Pleasure
Reserve Champion: Cute Cousin Andy, Kimberly Ouimet
Quarter Horse Pleasure
4^th 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 23^rd.  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

Lead Rein Hunt Seat Medal & Blue Ribbon
Callie Dunbar

Beginner 11 & Over Equitation
Champion: Lindsey Taft
3^rd Place: Kimberly Ouimet

Adult English Pleasure
4^th Place: Jet Set, Sharon Aubrey
7^th Place: Coosas Array Of Gold, Lara Avery

Beginner 11+ Pleasure
Reserve Champion: Cute Cousin Andy, Kimberly Ouimet

Quarter Horse Hunter Pleasure
4^th Place: Coosas Array Of Gold, Lara Avery