Autumn is officially here.
At Contry Hill Farm, A lot
has happened since the summer.
In the beginning of
October, the farm hosted its first barn slumber party. Despite
the rainy weather we had a large turnout. The students had a blast making
horse treats, eating s’mores, watching horse movies, jumping fences, listening
to horse stories, playing mounted games, seeing all their friends, and
listening to the sounds of the horses all into the night.
The farm’s end of the year
horse show seemed to come and go by so quickly. All of our
students had fun and there were many smiling faces at the end of the day. Our
turnout was smaller (due to the uncooperative weather) but the prizes were
phenomenal – Ribbons for all, first place prizes and even Breyer horses for
our champion high point riders! Big thanks to Karen for judging the show and
an even bigger thanks to the parents that helped and brought their children to
participate.
The
farm hosted it’s first ever Halloween party, run by Linda Curl.
It was a huge success and the barn looked absolutely frightening! The students
started their evening with a point-to- point scavenger hunt, followed by stall
trick-or-treating, pizza, and mounted games. The farm couldn’t have put on
such a marvelous event without Linda Curl – A huge thanks from the farm and
all of their students who attended!
Karen has enjoyed a
marvelous fox hunting season; bringing many students out for
their first foxhunt! Our horses Duke, Bravo, and Peanut seemed to enjoy the
season just as much as their riders – galloping in the wide open country side
jumping a wide array of fences.
The
Manchester trail ride
was a bit exciting. Those who attended were: Karen on Sara, Beth on Bravo,
Cassie on Honey, Julie on Duke, and Laura on peanut. The ride was long, and
the horses were excited. The fire department put on a wonderful lunch after
and there were tons of raffle prizes to win. The farm is always happy to
participate in events that benefit a good cause – the Manchester Mounted
Police Unit.
The adult students had a
wonderful weekend in Vermont at the Friesians of Majesty. The
girls drove up on Friday morning and Stayed until Sunday evening. Everyone who
attended got daily riding lessons and even got a lesson in driving. The
Friesians were beautiful!
Duke and Andy Cook had a
very successful season.
Their accomplishments this year included: earning a USEA bronze metal for
Beginner Novice eventing, obtaining his C1 PC rating, and qualifying for the
national pony club horse trails! All events the pair competed in resulted with
no cross country or stadium penalties! Duke will rest for the winter, and Andy
is planning on starting his half lease again in the spring.
The farm is looking
forward to working with their students over the winter in preparation for the
spring beach ride and a fun spring show season.
Stay Warm,
C.H.F.
SHOW UPDATES & PLACINGS:
Apple Knoll Schooling Show
|
Rider |
Horse |
Class |
Placing |
|
Andy Cook |
C.H.
Wellington |
Beginner Novice
|
6th |
King Oak
|
Rider |
Horse |
Class |
Placing |
|
Andy Cook |
C.H.
Wellington |
Beginner Novice
|
7th |
GMHA
|
Rider |
Horse |
Class |
Placing |
|
Andy Cook |
C.H.
Wellington |
Beginner Novice
|
11th |
Ethel Walker
|
Rider |
Horse |
Class |
Placing |
|
Andy Cook |
C.H.
Wellington |
Beginner Novice
|
4th |
July
23rd Huntington Horse Trials
|
Rider |
Horse |
Class |
Placing |
|
Andy Cook |
C.H. Wellington |
Beginner Novice
|
4TH |
July
23rd 4-H New Boston Show
|
Rider |
Horse |
Class |
Placing |
|
Lauren Boissoneau |
Bravo |
Walk Trot,
Beginning Canter Equitation |
|
|
Lauren Boissoneau |
Bravo |
Walk Trot,
Beginning Canter Pleasure |
|
|
Lauren Boissoneau |
Bravo |
Hunter Hack |
2ND |
|
Lauren Boissoneau |
Bravo |
Walk Trot,
Beginning Canter Command Class |
2ND |
|
Lauren Boissoneau |
Bravo |
Open Mint Julep
|
|
|
Lauren Boissoneau |
Bravo |
Egg and Spoon |
1ST |
|
Caroline Curl |
CHF’s Apricot
Jelly |
Jr. Walk Trot
Equitation, all seats |
4TH |
|
Caroline Curl |
CHF’s Apricot
Jelly |
Jr. Walk Trot
Pleasure, all seats |
3RD |
|
Cassandra Riley |
Star |
Walk-Trot-Canter
Green Horse Equitation |
4TH |
|
Cassandra Riley |
Star |
Walk-Trot-Canter
Green Horse Pleasure |
3RD |
|
Cassandra Riley |
Star |
Walk-Trot-Canter
Green Horse Command |
1ST |
July
22nd
Furnace Brook Monadnock Hunter Show
|
Rider |
Horse |
Class |
Placing |
|
Michelle Mline |
CHF’s Yankee’s
Sweet Thunder |
Lead line
Equitation |
1ST |
|
Michelle Mline |
CHF’s Yankee’s
Sweet Thunder |
Lead Line
suitability |
1ST |
|
Ashley Cauvel |
CHF’s Apricot
Jelly |
Beginning
Walk-Trot Equitation |
|
|
Ashley Cauvel |
CHF’s Apricot
Jelly |
Beginning
Walk-Trot Pleasure |
|
|
Ashley Cauvel |
CHF’s Apricot
Jelly |
Beginning
Walk-Trot Ground Poles |
|
|
Ashley Cauvel |
CHF’s Apricot
Jelly |
Walk-Trot
Equitation |
|
|
Cassandra Riley |
Star |
Beginning
Walk-Trot Ground Poles |
2ND |
|
Cassandra Riley |
Star |
Walk-Trot
Equitation |
|
July
12th Barre Horse Show Series
|
Rider |
Horse |
Class |
Placing |
|
Caroline Curl |
CHF’s Apricot
Jelly |
Walk-Trot 11 &
Under Equitation |
|
|
Caroline Curl |
CHF’s Apricot
Jelly |
Walk-Trot 11 &
Under Pleasure |
|
July
4th-5th GMHA
|
Rider |
Horse |
Class |
Placing |
|
Andy Cook |
C.H. Wellington |
Beginner Novice
|
9TH |
July
1st Furnace Brook Monadnock Hunter show.
|
Rider |
Horse |
Class |
Placing |
|
Ashley Cauvel |
CHF’s Apricot
Jelly |
Lead line
Equitation |
2ND |
|
Ashley Cauvel |
CHF’s Apricot
Jelly |
Lead Line
suitability |
4TH |
|
Ashley Cauvel |
CHF’s Apricot
Jelly |
Beginning walk
trot Pleasure |
1ST |
|
Cassandra Riley |
CHF’s Apricot
Jelly |
Beginning
walk-trot Equitation |
1ST |
|
Cassandra Riley |
CHF’s Apricot
Jelly |
Beginning
walk-trot ground poles |
2ND |
|
Cassandra Riley |
CHF’s Apricot
Jelly |
Walk-trot
beginning canter Equitation |
7TH |
|
Caroline Curl |
CHF’s Honey |
Beginning
walk-trot Equitation |
3RD |
|
Caroline Curl |
CHF’s Honey |
Beginning
walk-trot ground poles |
3RD |
|
Caroline Curl |
CHF’s Honey |
Walk-trot
Equitation |
2ND |
June 21st Groton House Summer Classic
|
Rider |
Horse |
Class |
Placing |
|
Andy Cook |
C.H. Wellington |
Junior Elementary
|
7TH |
