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Fall 2008
Summer is coming to an end
and we would like to thank everyone for a fun and very successful show
season. The fall brings busy schedules for all of us so it is time to
start planning accordingly. This is a good time to get a lesson and
training plan organized with your instructors so we can attempt to
minimize ring congestion and maximize horse and rider potential. It is
also good to set up a meeting in the next couple weeks to discuss goals
for the next six months; we want everyone’s winter to be productive and
fun.
Show Results
Folly riders had a very successful
summer show season. This year in Vermont our riders took home many
Champions and Reserves and several blue ribbons. Some of the highlights
included
Irene Peluso and Cavalier
were Champions of the High Children’s Jumpers,
Brittany Johnson and Blitz
won the Large Junior Hunter Handy
Class, Sue Peyton’s horse Jacob was Reserve Champion in the Baby Green
Hunters,
David Wilbur and Folly Farm’s Annie
were Reserve Champions in
the Level 5 Jumpers,
Nina Tedesco and Maya
won a Children’s Hunter Pony
class and were 4th in the Children’s Hunter Classic,
Catherine Ferri and Alex
won the Restricted Children’s Hunter Under
Saddle,
Maura Zaldonis and Finn
won the Mini Medal,
Grace McCann and Sparky
got top ribbons in the Small/Medium Children’s Ponies, Caroline
Connal and Gala were Reserve Champions in the Novice Equitation, Jourdan
Sloane and Colors were Champions of both the Limit Equitation and
Modified Children’s Hunters,
Lindsey Otis and Dudley
were Champions of
the Older Children’s Hunters and Reserve Champions of the Limit
Equitation, Sara Bombara and Fival got ribbons in both the Modified
Children’s Hunters and the Maiden Equitation, Jackie Tyson and Jacque
were Champions of the Restricted Children’s Hunters, and Meghan Keegan
and Gus got ribbons in both the Restricted Children’s Hunters and the
Novice Equitation.
Also Folly riders were well represented
at the 2008 CHJA Finals in Fairfield, CT. We had Brittany Johnson
qualify for the Masters Medal Final. Irene Peluso, Catharine Maher,
Lindsey Otis, and Maura Zaldonis qualified for the Junior Medal Final
with Catharine finishing in 8th place out of 83 riders. In
the CHJA Children’s Medal, Folly had Caroline Connal, Jourdan Sloane,
Meghan Keegan, and Nina Tedesco all qualify for the Finals. And finally
in the Children’s Hunter Classic we had Irene and Havel, Nina and Maya,
and Sara Dolan and Britt with Irene placing 8th and Sara
finishing 10th. Great job everyone on a great weekend!
At the Mystic Summer Festival Horse
Show and CHSA Finals held September 4th–7th in
Gales Ferry, CT Folly riders did extremely well. Catharine Maher and
Tego were Champions of the Junior Hunters, Catharine and Bear got
ribbons in the Children/Adult Jumpers, Sara Dolan and Britt were
Champions of the Children’s Hunter Ponies and won the Marshall &
Sterling Children’s Hunter Classic, Irene Peluso and Cavalier won the
Marshall & Sterling Children’s Jumper Classic, Irene and Havel won a
Children’s Hunter Horse jumping class and David Wilbur and Annie were 6th
in the $5,000 Mystic Mini Prix. At the 2008 CHSA Finals, we had Tory
Beckett and Max qualify for the Short Stirrup Hunter Finals. Abhimenyu
Natarajan and Bug, Sarah Bombara and Fival, and Jackie Tyson and Jacque
all qualified for the Pre-Children’s Equitation Medal Final with Sarah
finishing in 8th place. Also Sarah, Jackie, and Aidan Lehrer
and Smarty qualified for the Pre-Children’s Hunter Final with Sarah
placing 9th and Aidan finishing 10th. In the
Children’s Equitation Medal Final, Folly was represented by Caroline
Connal and Gala and Jourdan Sloane and Colors with Jourdan placing 4th
and Caroline coming in 8th place. Another successful show
for Team Folly!
Congratulations to Nina
Tedesco, Irene Peluso, and Brittany Johnson on a great show at the
Marshall & Sterling Finals September 11th – 14th
in Saugerties, NY. These girls worked very hard all year to qualify for
these finals. Nina and Maya were 2nd in the Hudson Pony Eq,
Irene and Havel were 8th in the M&S Children’s Medal Final,
and Irene and Cavalier were 6th in the $2,500 Children’s
Jumper and 12th in the $7,500 Children’s Jumper Classic.
Also Brittany has qualified for the USEF Medal finals this October in
Harrisburg, PA and the Maclay Regional in Westbrook, CT. These are the
2 most prestigious equitation finals for junior riders in the United
States and are a big accomplishment for Brittany and Blitz.
The 16th annual
Folly Farm Classic is rapidly approaching. It will be held the weekend
of October 4th and 5th. In addition to our usual
Classic Classes, this year we have added an Extreme Equitation on the
Flat class. This should be a fun and exciting addition to our Classic!
Also if you haven’t already, it’s not too late to reserve your table
under the VIP tent. Watch the boards in the barn for more news about
this year’s classic.
The Folly Farm
Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Team is gearing up for a
new year. Sue and Becca welcome our returning riders, as well as a few
new ones! If you are interested in doing the IEA team, but haven't
spoken with either of the coaches, time is running out! IEA rules
mandate that all applications and waivers be in their office as early as
4 weeks before the first show you go to. IEA is a great opportunity to
challenge yourself and can be worked around your show schedule. As a
team, we require you attend at least 3 shows and the occasional team
meeting. Also, this year we are teaming up with Woodstock Acres to host
2 IEA shows here at Folly. The first show is scheduled for Nov.2, the
second (tentatively) scheduled for March 8th. Every team member will be
required to pitch in. See Sue or Becca ASAP so you don't miss out.
Important IEA dates
Sept. 10 - all IEA applications, fees and waivers due
Nov. 2 - Folly/Woodstock Acres IEA Show
Regionals - March 28-29
Zones - April 4 – 5
NATIONALS April 30 - May 3, Lake Erie College, Painesville, OH
Workouts Return
We will
be resuming the popular and fun workouts on Saturday mornings at 10:00
A.M. For those who were unable to attend this summer, this is a great
opportunity to develop core strength and flexibility. The first session
will be September 20th. For more information please talk to
Cara.
Fall Newsletter
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