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NEWS!!!
Welcome to our NEWS!! page, where you'll find the latest information
about what Lakeville Pony Club and our members have been doing and will be doing
soon. Check back
often for updates!
Hello LPC,
Hope
all our LPC family and all they hold dear are in good health for this
Thanksgiving holiday week.
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Thanksgiving
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Nancy Bayersdorfer has posted a notice in the barn - for those of you who
will be in the neighborhood there will be a trail ride Thanksgiving day.
Please see the notice at the barn for more information.
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Saturday,
November 28th
- no Pony Club meeting - safe travels everyone!
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Sunday,
November 29th
- Maureen Pach is looking for volunteers to assist with a D2 - D3 rating in
Wilton CT. She will be testing 6 - 8 candidates any interested C2 or LPC Adult/sponsor/instructor
please contact me ASAP, I'll be making the trip and can give you a lift. -
Please review the D standards, D-2, and D-3 test sheets.
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Lori Close
(Daughter Devon was at Riga for her C-2) is organizing a series of
polocrosse clinics - the first to be unmounted. Dates, location, and time
still to be determined - LPC with interest please contact me, Caroline and
Sarah V. will be participating so we will be making the trip! Any LPC with
access to polocrosse equipment to lend, borrow, etc.. please let me know.
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H-B/H/HA prep
- in anticipation of increased interest/ need with the direct track from H-B
to H-M (no need to be C-3!)taking effect on 1/1/2010, there will be a series
of classroom-clinics for prep. Oakendale Riding Center will be hosting a
Thursday evening Dinner Series (the first was on 11/19 on Vaccinations and
Diseases) to be continued for January and February. Dates to be determined.
Instruction/classroom time will also be offered at Post University. The
Quiz the experts series at Post - the most recently on 11/20 featuring the
Philip Karl series, parts 1 & 2 on Classical Dressage theory (French) was
great! Was well attended - a viewing and analysis of part 3 & 4 is planned
(will keep you posted!)
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Linda
Bushnell asked if Lakeville Pony Club would like to sponsor a child or
family for the holiday. This is a program that Bill and Linda participated
in last year, organized by Louise Merryman. They went out shopping and
purchased gifts for a needy family. If this is something that our children
and you would liked to see happen, please let me know - along with a dollar
amount that you would feel appropriate for the club to spend. Louise will
be sending information/details along shortly that I can pass on to you.
Ideally, feedback from our membership should be in hand for the board
meeting on 12/5/09.
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Saturday,
December 5th
- Patty Merli has offered to do a saddle fitting clinic to include a
demonstration on the effect on the horses movement and rider's position.
Time and scheduleTBD - please let me know if you are willing and able to be
a demo rider... adults included!
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Saturday,
January
16th - Sleepover Quiz & Unmounted Prep (H-B/H/H-M/H-A) Fields Memorial
School, Bozrah CT. Mark your calendars - Admission fee: $15 per member, no
charge for chaperones or for C's that bring or run an activity, and a snack
to share per member attending.
Each club
must bring one or more activities. Cost covers Pizza dinner,
bagel type breakfast, Lemonade etc.. Not to be missed! I'll send on the
details as soon as they are available on line. (to much to type in!)
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February 27 -
Ridge Rider's Barn Fair
- excellent Quiz and H-B prep
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March
- Millbrook Hunt Kennels - weekly puppy walking to resume with Millbrook
Pony Club in preparation for Foxhound Puppy show! - Monday's in
the afternoon.
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March 6 -
Mystic Pony Club Quiz Rally
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March 13 -
Running Fox Pony Club Quiz Rally
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April 11 -
NYUC Regional Qualifying Quiz Rally
- If you would like to go to champs - this is a where to start! Please
contact Mrs. Lehn if you would like to try for the team going to Virginia
this year! - Even if you are not able to compete on 4/11 - there is the
option of going to the Metro Region Quiz at Joel Barlow H.S. to Qualify -
forms for National Intent must be completed prior to qualifying competition.
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May 22 - Riga
Meadow's Combined Test
BN - P !!!!! Participation/Volunteering is required
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May 22 & 23 -
Running Fox Pony Club Horse Management Weekend
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June 6 - NYUC
Regional Qualifying Show Jumping Rally -
D-2 and up
for Stable Manager, D-3 and up mounted, C-1 and up for regional team
qualifying rounds.
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NYUC Regional
Qualifying Dressage Rally
- Missing the
date (was it determined...a lot of debate on when to hold it). This is our
regional assignment this year - Secretary job, program printing, arena(s)
set up, take down, parking, announcing, sound system, (yes - the Kur's are
great!). Officials, sanitary facilities, food concession, order of
go, ambulance, all done by the region.
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June 26 & 27
NYUC Regional Qualifying Eventing Rally - to
be followed by UL and Champs qualifier prep camp. Overnight
for Eventing Rally to be a South Kent School dorms, Layover and Camp at Club
Getaway in South Kent.
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July 18th
Riga Meadow HT
- All LPC - participation/volunteering is required
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July 29th -
August 1st
East Coast Championships - Virginia Horse Center, Lexington VA - All
qualifying competitors and volunteers.
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August 3rd -
8th
Midwest
Championships - Kansas City, KS
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August 8th -
15th
West Coast
Championships - Woodside, CA
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August 15th
- Kent School
Horse Trials - All clubs must provide fence judges - if we have extra to
spare, we can earn some $$$ from clubs that do not!
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Sunday,
September 19th
53rd
Annual Lakeville Open Horse Show!
To benefit
our club!
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October:
Fence Judging duty - Kent HT, Columbus Weekend Camp
LPC - have a
safe, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving celebration!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lehn
Hello LPC,
4:00
this Saturday's meeting (9/26) topic will be:
What is in that Rally Kit? (required equipment)
and:
Loading up, getting ready to go!
Recommended for all - especially all camp over kids. - must know the location
of all required equipment at camp!
Parents, (all club members) please print out from the USPC website, forms tab,
Rulebooks, Horse Management Addendum "A" - Equipment list for overnight
rallies.
http://www.ponyclub.org/pdfs/rulebooks/HMaddendumA.pdf
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Parents of
new pony club members - please purchase the USPC "D" Manual - Basics for
beginners - not required for this meeting with will be a hands on
exploration of what is required equipment and why - "what is that, what is
it used for?"
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D2's please
read D Manual pages 222 - 225
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D-3 prep,
test sheet page 4 - proper procedure for loading and unloading
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D3 and please
read D Manual pages 222 - 227. Please purchase USPC C manual
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C's please
review D Manual chapter 10 and C Manual chapter 9,
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C-2 prep,
test sheet page 4. Travel safety - Loading and unloading.
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C2 in
addition to review of the above above - HB prep test sheet page 3 - Travel
Safety please read Chapter 15 USPC B, HA, A manual . If time allows,
please be prepared to check a tail bandage for proper application.
End
of meeting - Caroline will be trailering out to Rally at Connecticut Valley Pony
Cub/Lord Creek Farm in Lyme CT. She is on a scramble team with our friends from
Mad River Pony Club. Melissa will be a C advisor for this rally.
See
you at the barn!
Mrs
Lehn
News: September 2009:
See our new D-2s! Click
HERE!
Thursday, July 23, 2009 3:30
am.
NATIONALS!!
LPC is back at
Champs! Caroline made the
New York
Upper Connecticut Region Sr. D Quiz Rally team so off we go!
Excited? Yes. We've not been to champs yet, so a little nervous about the
schedule, and.... what job the National Office has in store for this
volunteer.....
We were packed
and on the road 3:30am heading to I84 West destination Virginia. Why
3:30am? Well, the drive.. time for breaks, food, hotel check in, and freshen
up to be at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington in time to meet with the
team, pick up competitor packets, get the pinnies on (Medical Arm Bands and
Pinnies must be worn by competitors at all times while at the horse center), and
be at the Quiz Briefing at 2:00 PM. Was good timing, the route we chose from
Lakeville:
22 South to I-84
West, in PA picked up I-81 taking it straight down to Lexington VA. Not a bad
drive at all. - Saw quite a few cars, trucks, trailers with "VA or Bust", "Quiz
Queens Rule", or something of a similar nature written on the windows of a
vehicles piloted by a dedicated parent all headed in the same direction as we
were. At the Horse Park we picked up Caroline's regional champs shirt,
purchased more regional pins, dropped off the region banner, and collected our
Quiz Champs Pin. Volunteer briefing was the same time as competitor briefing
so Caroline was in the most capable hands of Quiz Rally experienced Chaperones -
Nora's mom and Bridget's parents. Bridget's parents, being seasoned Quiz
Rally participants chose the Hotel with a nice pool, and had a suite for the
girls to study in...naturally,
while.... I met organizers for Quiz Rally (Dick Adams) and got to
know Stacey Douglas Quiz Secretary and Head Scorer. Yes, right off the bat the
laptops were open and put to work debugging the scoring program. Caroline went
shopping, to dinner, studied (a little) and went swimming, and started trading NYUC
Pins with all the other Pony Clubbers there! What a great way to meet and make
new friends from all over the Country. At 7:00pm opening ceremonies began with
a parade of all teams from all disciplines. Sponsors were introduced - Dover,
Smart Pack, Farnham, Specialty Insurors, Henri De Rivel, Perri's, Intervet/Schering-Plough.
We learned then that there would be a random drawing to award a saddle to some
lucky person from each discipline! -
Yes Even
Quiz!
For the next
three days - Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Caroline and her team competed in
the different phases - Mega Room, Class Room, Barn, Stations, and a Written
Test. Points were deducted for inappropriate footwear, or missing pin (not our
kids) I am proud to say, that NYUC Region are the masters of the Inquiry
Process. Respectful inquiries kept the TD quite busy. There were very few
denied to our team! Chaperones had to be with teams at all times and the girls
made good use of the many opportunities to go across the street to Dover
Saddlery, check out Games (cute ponies, wild outfits), Eventing, Show Jumping,
Dressage, Tetrathlon, and Polocrosse. What an experience!
Details: Jr. D -
24 teams (94 competitors), Sr. D - 18 teams (71 competitors), Jr. C and up - 4
teams (14 competitors), Sr. C and up 3 teams (10 competitors). Top Score for
Sr. D team: 747 points, low score 598, Our Region's Sr D Team = 709! = 9th
place! Imagine that, only 38 points between 1st and 9th place. This was great
competition, Nice work girls! After closing ceremonies we went back to the
hotel and had a chance to relax and watch Caroline with the great pony clubber
from Alaska play in the pool.
Can't wait to
go back next year!!
(You can check out the photo gallery for 2009 rallies to
see some from Nationals!)
See you at the
Barn!
Mrs. Lehn
News: July 14, 2009:
The week before:
Lakeville PC - Thank you for the assistance with Xcty Prep! Caroline, Emily O.,
Emily S., Maggie, Mrs. Lehn - all got out there and trimmed around the fences,
Sabrina - your help made a huge difference! We made minor repairs between rain
storms, sprayed for bees, cut back overgrowth. Thank you Rory O'Connor for
hauling hay bales up to the hill from Riga for stuffing the jumps. Linda and
Riga Meadow - thank you for the "mulch" hay.
Thank you to
additional volunteers that made it to the hill on Sunday - Sarah & Emily O did a
great job as jump crew and runners, Mrs. Lafer experienced Horse Management
Officiating first hand, Andi and Molly O'Connor filled in where ever needed.
Thank you so much!
Cody and
Smudge spend the night in the temporary stalls at Kent School, Lilly S. and Cody
having done Dressage Rally the day before and Smudge being dropped off in
exchange for Jerry. Lilly S. arranges for Cindy (Eventing Stable Manager) to
bunk at her home, saving much time and driving.
Caroline has
been coordinating with team mates from Ridge Riders - Chelsea Efantes (HB) and
Amy Cristallo (HB). All four competitors have at least a weeks worth
of equipment, Amy and Lilly having participated in Dressage Rally and in
addition all the riding members are registered for the two days of Upper Level
Prep Camp that follows Eventing. It is a tight squeeze in that tack room, and
two of the team horses are stabled in the other barn, but the team did great
they made it work. See the photos - it is truly amazing- hats off to Cindy!
Sunday
June 28th, Monday June 29th - 2009 NYUC Region Qualifying Eventing Rally,
Team #3 Novice
Division Lakeville/Ridge Riders
LPC Lilly Simons,
C2 Competitor # 11 on her horse Cody Oats
LPC Caroline
Sullivan, C1 Competitor #12 on Caitlin Heller's Starry Night AKA "Smudge"
RRPC Chelsea
Efantes, HB Competitor #13 on her horse Tucker
RRPC Amy
Cristallo, HB Competitor # 14 on her horse Mother's Day Angel
LPC Cindy
Brothers, D3 Competitor # 15 Stable Manager
-Very
photogenic team - all grey horses! There may be a few photos of them in the
early AM fog. Our girls did well with jog outs and formal inspections. Amazing
because once again these were all grey horses that spent the night in temporary
stalls...nothing is hidden..
The
Competitors pulled out some great dressage tests! Lilly and Cody a fabulous
30.5 penalty points, Caroline and Smudge 33.7 penalty points (Down an amazing 11
from her last Novice B test - good work!), Chelsea and Tucker 41.1 penalty
points, and Amy and Angel 37.7 penalty points. Worst score dropped, leaving the
team with 101.9 penalty points, almost 6 points ahead. Stadium rounds went very
well, with worst score dropped the team incurred no more penalty points boosting
their lead, now ahead by 18 points. Horse Management - we were caught by team
daily's, incurring 7 penalty points. Was a great day, horses were tucked in for
the night and all headed to the South Kent School Dorms to clean up and have
dinner.
Dorms at
South Kent School - Very Nice! Lovely common area, air conditioned
comfort, clean and safe. Plenty of hot water for all the showers. Good food in
the dining hall - fresh fruit, salad bar, chicken, pasta, veggies, fresh
spinach, and ice cream! Written test followed dinner and once again, Ev Brown
outdid herself. Congratulations to our Lilly! She tied for second best score
for her rating out of 7, Caroline and Cindy also brought their scores up
significantly as well. Written test scores pulled the team ahead by 3 points.
Corrections and Inquiries followed test, then all passed out - with good
reason.. Breakfast was at 6:00, stables opened at 6:30. With all those grey
horses, they needed to get there as soon as the doors were open!
The girls
were packed, bags loaded into the Suburban, and seated for breakfast at 6:00.
Sarah Adams was impressed. Even more impressed when she walked into the barn at
6:30 with the team already in action! All were on time for briefing and learned
how the vet box, equipment, and cool out were handled. This was the first
Eventing rally for all members on this team, and they did so well! - please
check with Lilly, Caroline, or Cindy on how it was done. All were on time and
smiling for the soundness Jog.
Lilly was the
first to go in the Novice division. She and Cody had no time penalties with one
jumping fault on the Xcty. Novice proved no problem for these two!! Third to
go was Caroline on Smudge - but... Smudge had other ideas.. breakfast with his
new pals perhaps? Was a frustrating but very valuable learning experience for
Caroline - they finished the course just barely making it under the time limit
and with two stops, the first at fence one and the second at the bank. Chelsea
Efantes and Tucker had a perfect Xcty round and Amy incurred only minor time
penalties. Lakeville/Ridge Riders take home the Blue for Novice Eventing Team
and Red for Horse Management .Team did much better with the Daily's on this day
with only 3 penalties incurred. Horse management total 15, second to team 4
with a score of 14 - just one point difference.
Congratulations to Novice Team #3 147.39
points!
Winners of
Founders Trophy : Presented to the
winning Novice Level Team
Perpetual trophy
donated by the Litchfield Pony Club
After the
parade and awards ceremony the horses were tucked in for the night.
Participants for the Upper Level Prep Camp convened at Club Getaway for the
briefing, went for a swim, took showers, ate pizza brought by the moms and passed
out cold.
Next installment
of news: UL Prep Camp & Club Getaway!
See you at the
Barn
Mrs. Lehn
June 30 - July 1:
This year our
region re-instituted the NYUC Upper Level Prep Camp, open to members rated C1 or
higher and our Lilly S. and Caroline participated. Competitors for Eventing
Rally had the option of layover at Kent and spending the night in a cabin at
Club Getaway(
www.clubgetaway.com ) The cabins had
a mix of bunks and single beds, air conditioning, and bathroom with a shower.
Breakfast was ready and waiting bright and early for our campers allowing all to
get to Kent School to take care of the horses. Club Getaway provided Bag
lunches, and beverages as well as dinner. A bit about Club Getaway - they have
climbing walls - several in fact, they even had one in the lake, a
trapeze..... basketball and volley ball courts, ping pong tables, badminton,
tent with yoga mats, and... a disco....
There was a great
line up of clinicians available for all to utilize for their ratings and tune up
for Champs in VA - Nancy Grout, Sarah Adams, Maureen Pach, Abby Bloxsom, Vicki
Hammers-O'Neil, Michael Page, and our Ev Brown were all on hand. Tuesday
evening evening was game show night. After dinner many of our campers,
clinicians, and yours truly went down the hill to the disco to check out the
fun, and fun it was! We cheered on the Club contingent as they Hula Hooped,
danced, ate apples to get the most seeds and yes, the adults did the
pudding eating contest - Brumbies won, hands down... or should I say face and
stomach down, hands behind the back, face in a plate of chocolate pudding...
From UL camp we were invited to Millbrook's UL Camp with Sarah Adams. Thank you
Barbara!
See you at the
Barn,
Mrs. Lehn
News: July 13, 2009
What a marathon
we had for the month of June! One thing at a time and first things first -
We left off on
Sunday May 24th with the rating up of 5 LPC members, ready to ride the Region
Qualifying Rallies in Kent. In just two weeks we had ready a full team for Show
Jumping Rally on Sunday June 7th, 2009.
Lakeville team
#1:
Captain Brianna
Belter,C2 rider #1 on Lilly Ford's horse This End Up, AKA "Minnie"
Lilly Simons, C2
rider #2 on her horse "Cody Oats"
Caroline
Sullivan, C1 rider #3 on MBPC Caitlin Heller's horse Starry Night, AKA "Smudge"
Melissa Hosier,
C1 rider #4 on Emma Herman's horse "Silver"
Cindy Brothers,
D3 #5 Stable Manager
Coach: Amanda Timolat
All four
riders rode the new "QD" Qualifying division - Developing Horse/Rider, fences
set for 3 rounds 2'9" - 3', jump off set at 3'. Rounds were judged as
normal knockdown competition, with the first round also scored
for equitation, Competitors clear in the third round had the option to ride the
jump off for bonus points. There were a few mishaps in round 1, two of
the riders with time penalties and one with jump faults, one elimination, one
going clean and clear. Equitation over fences was scored, Brianna and Caroline
leading the division. Round two in the grass went better with no eliminations,
two riders having jump faults and time penalties, one with only time penalties
and one clean and clear. Round 3 with the jump off went well with Captain
Brianna Belter and Caroline Sullivan clean and clear, earning .09 and 1.0 bonus
points on the jump off. For all rounds, low score was dropped and of 10 teams,
Lakeville placed 6th.
The team did
very well with horse management - total penalties were 3 on an individual,
easily understandable circumstances that could have been rectified upon inquiry
as not horse management but horse health issue, 2 team equipment penalties, one
of which that would have been rectified upon inquiry. Lakeville team placed 4th
in horse management, but would have been first were the inquiry process
followed!
Ev Brown
provided the pony clubbers with a challenging written test - based on the Rally
Information Sheet, Horse Management Rule Book, and Show Jumping Rally Rule
Book. There were no perfect written test scores, however for the C2 test
our Brianna Belter had the highest written test score - a 16 out of 20, and for
the C1 test our Caroline Sullivan tied for first with RFPC Cassy Worthington
with 12 correct answers.
High Score
Competitor belonged to Caroline Sullivan at 1.63, the next closest score being
1.45 and the perpetual trophy within reach until HM scores were factored in,
being bested by only 0.07 points. Valuable lessons learned - respectfully
inquire with any matters within reason, and .. read the Rally Info Sheets and
discipline rule books! Last but not least,
A HUGE thank you
to LPC alum - Amanda for her coaching and use of trailer for transporting our
team, and thank you to all that leased or lent horses! Could not have done it
without you.
See you at the
barn!
Mrs. Lehn
* helpful hint
for rally kits - dollar type stores carry triple antibiotic ointment, 2" in
roll gauze, 4" sterile wound dressing, Epsom salts, latex or vinyl gloves, and
1"adhesive tape!
.....Where we
left off.. 2009 NYUC Region Qualifying Show Jumping Rally on Sunday June 7th,
2009 - unloading, unpacking, cleaning trailers, end of year exams, end of year
field trips, graduations. Speaking of graduations - Our own Brianna Belter
(C2)is on her way to College in August. Congratulations Brianna! We will miss
you. We may have a rally team in your honor - was spied over LPC camp this past
week, the Sr. D's all decked out in pink - Lena, Cindy, and Camellia.
Saturday June
27th - 2009 NYUC Region Qualifying Dressage Rally:
Team #8
Lakeville/Connecticut Valley
Riding Captain :
LPC Lilly Simons, C2 Competitor # 36 on her horse Cody Oats
LPC Cindy
Brothers, D3 Competitor #37 on LPC Horse US Blues AKA "Jerry"
LPC Grace
Jennings, D3 Competitor #38 on Lendon Gray's Aastrakahn
CVPC Emma Lengle,
D3 Competitor #39 on her horse Bella Luna
Captain: LPC
Caroline Sullivan, C1 Competitor #40 Stable Manager
Team had
excellent scores for their rides - please see forms for copies of the score
sheets! The team placed 3rd over all, and 4th for horse management. All
inquiries were made and over 10 points saved with the process. Ahem - as Geoff
said - - Philadelphia Lawyers in training? There was even one additional point
saved by a last min inquiry - rider late because care of mount comes first! Once
again Ev outdid herself - our girls held their own! LPC - our Jerry was such a
good boy - check out the pictures of Cindy and Jerry - so cute! And
a special honor:
Congratulations Grace!!
Grace Jennings T2
score 73.57, F4 score 70.53, written test, HM factored in winning
Perpetual Trophy
for High Point Rider !!
Total Score of
136.10
Way to Go!!
Dressage
Rally ended on a great note, and for a change.....Dry. Dave and Melissa dropped
off Smudge for Eventing Rally and Jerry went home to Riga. (Thank you Mr.
Caligari for use of your trailer) Grace and Aastrakahn went on their way with
two more qualifying dressage scores from Louisa Cox(L), to compete at Weatogue
the next day. Next stop Devon and D4K.
Next Day - Sunday
June 28th - 2009 Region Qualifying Eventing Rally, Stadium and Dressage Rounds!
See you at the
Barn!
Mrs. Lehn
(NOTE: scoresheets for the regional rallies are available on the
forms page)
News: May 25, 2009
Hello All!
May
24
-
WE HAVE SOME
New C'S and D-3 Rated Members! Thank you NE Maureen Pach, LPC
Lilly & Taylor for assisting, and Millbrook B candidate & USPC National Youth
Congress rep. Mark Greene for the unmounted portions. We enjoyed a perfect day
and naturally the candidates were amazing.
Congratulations
to:
Melissa Hosier, C-1
Caroline Sullivan, C-1
Cindy Brothers, D-3
Camellia Ford, D-3
Lillian Ford, D-3
Well Done!!
May 23
- Riga Meadow Combined Test - Thank you Nannie for organizing and manning the
bake sale, it was wonderful. Thank you Karen for being on hand and helping where
ever needed. LPC Moms can BAKE! Rory made a wonderful announcer, our riders
did a great job, and there were plenty of club members running the tests to
scoring. Thank you Jackie, Linda, and Haylee for putting together such a
wonderful USEA recognized event. Rumor has it that NASA is examining a fuel
efficient, and far less costly than the space shuttle - means of launching items
into orbit. This having been tested by one of our own members for not one, but
two Saturdays in a row... apparently without harm! This propulsion system is
organic and runs on ordinary hay and grain....
May 16
- Congratulations to all on their success (many, many ribbons!) at the Millbrook
Hunt Puppy Show at the Millbrook Hunt Kennels. Daisy's mom has prepared a
wonderful write up, to be posted soon.
If our
members could please email Karen or I the hound puppy names, that would be
great! Word is that many of our group had an absolutely
fabulous time at Juniper's Jamboree - held at the Goshen Fairgrounds and
organized by the Housatonic Regional Valley H.S. FFA. Games! Games! and more
Games! Thank you Linda for escorting that group, what a great outing!
See you at the
barn!
Mrs. Lehn
News: May 19, 2009:
~ Activities
Recap ~
Dressage 4-Kids
Weekend Education Program
(1/31) Nonnewaug High School - amazing as ever! Lilly and Lauren can attest
that there was something for everyone - From trainer to arts and crafts for
tots. My personal favorites were the massage for your horse, and the balanced
seat presentation.
Mystic Fun Quiz
Rally (2/7),
Ledyard High School VoAg- A wonderful experience for all ages - they had a barn
phase! We even made it home in time to feed at the barn and make out own
dinner!
Trailer Safety
Clinic
(2/22) Thank you Dave, Haylee, and Riga for use of the indoor. You would think
that most of us would stay home in a snow storm... BUT NOT LPC!! (were we tired
of skiing?) Haylee brought her truck and trailer into the indoor, showed all how
to do the items on the trailer safety check list, demonstrated how to hook and
unhook her gooseneck properly... Dave did the honors of showing all what and
where to check under the truck hood. We did tire pressure, safe loading and
unloading of our equine friends. We are looking forward to trailer safety part
II. (please check out the scan of the card for Haylee and Dave!)
Ridge Riders Barn
Fair
(2/28) Wonderful
presentations - great ideas for unmounted meetings and activities for our
group! Thank you Ridge Riders - looking forward to doing this again next year!
Liz Doering
Clinic
(3/1) canceled
Qualifying Quiz
Rally at Metro Region
(3/7) Joel Barlow High School, Redding CT. Next year all should go - this was a
wonderful quiz complete with galloping pony clubbers in the halls! Fun and
Friendly! We have a competitor qualified for National Champs at Quiz -
Congratulations Caroline!!
Puppy Walking
(9) Millbrook Hunt Kennels - Puppy walking begins - every Monday afternoon @
4:00 - Participants included: Melissa, Caroline, Cindy, Maggie, Emily S., Emily
O. Daisy, Sarah V., Eva, Phoebe, Haylee M., and Sabrina.
Running Fox Pony
Club Quiz Rally
(3/14) South Kent School - What a day! Caroline, Cindy, Camellia, Emily S.,
Emily O., Daisy, Sarah M. did a great job! Nannie, thank you for chaperoning!
The stations segment was truly amazing - what a great set up Mrs. Whitelock had
with her Breyers! There were examples all in Breyer for: Riding out Safely,
Barn Safety, Dressage arena, Xcty fences, and more all in amazing detail. Three
classrooms full!!
Disease
Prevention and Parasites
(3/20) Post University - Presentation by Claudia Sandoval, DVM - Fairfield
Equine. Excellent information for any horse owner or future owner! Covered:
Vaccination schedules for preventable diseases and Intestinal Parasite control
through pasture management and medications. Did you know that there is
resistance/immunity to some of our commercial wormers and that fecal egg counts
should be included as part of your parasite control program? Was a great
presentation for C level and up.
Instructors
Clinic
(3/21) Post
University - Mandatory prep for all upper level candidates in our region,
recommended for instructors, club officers. Volunteers from LPC were used for
the unmounted teaching plan evaluations. Yes!! We have a candidate actively in
pursuit of UL ratings! Yes! Please offer your support and encouragement to
Lilly S. - working for her H-B, C-3 Traditional, and possibly her C-3 Dressage
specialty!
C-3 Prep w/Liz
Doering
(3/29) Riga Meadow, We were able to audit and learn while Liz Doering worked
with our Lilly S and Brianna along with a host of other C-2s from our area. We
were able to examine properly applied Stable and Shipping Bandages. Listened as
riders gave feed back on their warm up routines - for horse and rider, Watched
as riders worked their way through the training scale with their warm-up to
develop connection, impulsion, straightness, and collection. The candidates
also worked without stirrups on the flat and over the C-3 grid as well as do
some great switch rides. If you would like a copy of the "Glossary of Riding,
Training, and Testing Terms - national Examiners Seminar '08, please contact me.
Regional
Qualifying Quiz Rally
(4/5)
After all that we
needed a vacation - gone 4/2 - 4/12 did we miss anything?
Games Day &
Rating Review (5/2)
Riga - Thank you Diana, Paul, and Geoff! Club members young and old, stall and
small had a wonderful time. Rating Review: Unmounted portions of the D2 rating
test with Caroline, Cindy, & Camellia (excellent Demo btw for the different
types of Snaffles & bits) D2's review of D3 test with Mrs. Lehn.
Liz Doering
Rating Prep
(5/3) Riga - Lakeville Pony Club Members rated D2 and Up were given the
opportunity to prep with Liz. D-2 members Cindy, Camellia, Lena, Lilly F.,
and Faith, C-1 candidates Melissa, Grace, and Caroline; our C-3 Candidate Lilly
S. all had a workout! Thank you Liz and Riga!
Hound (Puppy)
Show
(5/16) Millbrook Hunt Kennels - Great day, excellent food, wonderful people, and
exceptional Hounds made for a perfect wrap up of our puppy activity. Daisy,
Emily O., Emily S., Eva, Caroline, Maggie, Sabrina, Great Job! Thank you to our
Chaperones, Rory, Nannie, Karen, and helpers Phoebe and Molly for making it
possible. Special recognition for: Eva!! Wow! Jr. Handler out of a field of
approx. 20 with Millbrook "Method" !! - We have an invitation to "Walk Out" with
the hounds this summer, and have been asked to call Huntsman Betsy Park,
Sandanona Hare Hounds (a beautiful Bassett pack). We were also reminded of the
invitation of OCPC to join in for any dates on their fixture card, as well as
Millbrook's UL camp and D camp!
Have a wonderful
day,
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lehn
News: February 9, 2009:
Hello LPC
Members, Sponsors, & Parents
This
past Saturday I drove down to Ledyard for Mystic PC Quiz Rally - It was great!
Mad River, Shetucket, Mystic, CVPC, Oakendale, Glastonbury, Granby all say Hi!
Running Fox PC would like you all to know that their Quiz Rally is right around
the corner - on 3/14 at South Kent School. All LPC should go! Quick reminder -
no cell phones during quiz and you must wear your pony club pin! Can't find
it? Go online to the USPC book store an purchase a few to have on hand for
Rallies, Outings, and.... Your Next Rating!!
A Note from
Nationals Regarding new Requirement for Regional and National Rallies:
Medical Armbands At Rallies
–
Starting
with Championships 2008, Arm Bands which include a current copy of the
individual’s medical release form, must be worn at all times while on the
competition grounds. Starting in 2009, this procedure will be enforced for all
regional rallies as well. Quiz will carry their medical releases in their Name
Tag holders or in an armband. Tet will not be required to wear them while
actually shooting or swimming, but must have them visible and next to them for
these activities and must be wearing them at all other times. The armbands must
be worn on the upper arm. If the competitor has small arms, they may need to
safety-pin the armband to their sleeve in the area of the upper arm. Armbands
are available for purchase from the USPC Bookstore. All officials are encouraged
to work with the competitors to remind them of this requirement. Competitors
repeatedly found not wearing their armbands could result in a penalty at the
discretion of the GJ.
LPC's
Regional Obligation this year is
: Scoring -
Eventing Rally. I will need 4 volunteers to assist in the tower this
year, to work 6/28 or 6/29. Specifically we need a person to read the scores
off of the sheets and one person to run the adding machine. As each sheet is
processed they are filed by competitor number. This year extra bodies will also
be needed to fence judge at the Eventing Rally as Berkshire Pony Club has
officially folded - if you have any time on 6/28 or 29 please pencil in Kent.
LPC - Fence
Judging for Kent School Horse Trials.
Each year Kent School lets our region have use of their entire facility as well
as assist with set up for the qualifying mounted Rallies, In exchange each club
is to provide 4 fence judges for their horse trials on one of two dates. Sunday
August 16th or Sunday October 5th. The past two years we have been paid
$50 per fence judge to cover for other clubs. - Lunch and water is provided.
This year we have been contacted by no fewer than 3 clubs asking if we can cover
their fences. Please sign up for one of the two days ASAP!
Rally Dates:
Metro Region
Qualifying Quiz Rally at Joel Barlow HS Redding CT: Saturday 3/7/09
Running Fox
PC Quiz Rally at South Kent School : Sunday 3/14/09
New York
Upper CT Region Qualifying
Quiz Rally,
Post University: Sunday 4/5/09
New York
Upper CT Region Qualifying
Show Jumping
Rally : Sunday 6/7/09
New York
Upper CT Region Qualifying
Dressage
Rally: Saturday 6/27/09
New York
Upper CT Region Qualifying
Eventing
Rally: 6/28 & 6/29
Upper level
prep Camp, Kent School/club getaway 6/30 - 7/3
Running Fox
PC D Rally, Sunday 8/23
Those wishing to
qualify for champs in VA this year please submit the following form:
http://nyuc.ponyclub.org/2009files/intent2002.pdf
Other
Items:
HB - Instructors'
Clinic, Post U.: 3/21/09 with
Maureen Pach - For Trainers and C2's. Mandatory for HB candidates, excellent
for parents, PC officers, and Instructors. Classroom volunteers needed - no min
age or rating, I hear that they will have cookies, cake, and candy this
year....
HB Rating:
April 18th
C3 Traditional
Rating:
August 15th
5/23/09
Riga Meadow Combined Test
7/19/09
Riga Meadow Horse Trials
Happy Valentine's
Day!
Mrs. Lehn
News, January 24:
Hello LPC!
1/18
Well, now that we are recovered from the Shetucket Sleepover Quiz/HB prep we are
moving right along, but not before sharing my favorite sleepover memory: Waking
up at
4:00am to do a quick bed check and found that our youngest members
where they should have been!! Rising up ready to search I turn my head to the
left where Emily O, Emily S were to see... A Pile Of Pony Club Members, and some
of them NOT LPC!! They were snuggled up just like a pile of puppies all
snuggled in keeping warm.
AWWWWWwww!
Julie made her
maiden voyage with our Sr. D's in her car. Without her assistance all that
wanted to go, would not have been able. Thank you so much for the treat at
Dunkin Donuts and all the help!
1/24
Had a
very productive joint unmounted meeting with Abby Bloxsom DC MRPC at her Farrier
Supply Shop in Winsted. Most certainly was the best way to gain exposure to
tools of the trade, shoes, pads, medications,studs and.... be warm! The whole
session lasted over 2 hours, and there is still more to learn. Anyone
comfortable with what was presented yesterday will be able to pass the shoe,
tool, pad component of the HB. Separate prep to be scheduled for use of tools
etc.
Thank You MRPC for your hospitality, Abby for your wealth of knowledge, and Mr.
William H. Clark of Northeast Farrier Supply for allowing our pony access to
every item in the shop. The hands on experience was invaluable.
Thank You!
1/31 & 2/1
Lendon's D4K WEP
- some have made their own arrangements, I have made mine and will attempt to
make the Regional Meeting in Woodbridge Saturday morning and will not be able to
chaperone youngsters that day. If your child needs adult supervision, please
send along a sitter.
2/7
We have
one pony club member interested in participating in Mystic's quiz. If there is
one more that would like to go, I would be willing to make the drive to
Ledyard. I must know
by
this Wednesday 1/28 to make the closing date for paperwork.
Link to Region
Fixture card:
http://nyuc.ponyclub.org/2009files/NYUC2009.html
Stay Warm Folks!
Sincerely,
Theresa Lehn DC LPC
News -- January 2:
Hello LPC
Happy New Year!
I would like to
introduce to you our club officers for 2009
Theresa Lehn, DC
Linda Bushnell,
Jt DC
Diana Lafer, Jt
DC
Haylee Fisher,
Secretary
Julie Ford,
Treasurer
This
Saturday 1/3:
Running Fox Pony Club has invited us to visit Margaret Beeman for the first of
three natural horsemanship sessions. Cost is $5 and a snack to share. This
session is the unmounted introduction & demonstration from 1:00 - 3:00. Sign up
for the mounted sessions to follow. Margaret's farm is in Millerton - I plan on
leaving the barn at 12 and will return at 4:00. contact me if you would like to
car pool by tonight so I can plan on which vehicle to take...
This Sunday 1/4:
Schooling Dressage with Katie Rocco at Riga - Please get your entry forms to
Haylee today! This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone, walk trot to FEI
levels courtesy of Riga Meadow, organized by Haylee Fisher.
Sleepover Quiz
Rally Prep! 1/16 -17: Email me or call 435-1475 before Tuesday 1/6 if you
would like to go!
Riga
Meadow's Holiday Party,
1/23
(and our silent auction) has been rescheduled for Friday, January 23rd. Items
for auction are needed. We have an over abundance of "tag sale" type goods, and
are lacking in large ticket items such as vacations, wine, dinners, show
tickets, and services our club members can provide. - Parents, we need your
help!
1/31 & 2/1
there will be a field trip to Nonnewaug High School for Lendon Grey's Dressage
for Kids Weekend Educational Program. (Info Below)
Car Pool anyone?
I am driving and will plan on a stop at Woodbury Ski and Racket for snow tubing
afterwards on one of the days.
See
you at the Barn!
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Dear ,
Announcing: Seventh Weekend Educational Program for Riders
of all Ages and Levels, Instructors, and Parents.
Dressage4kids, Inc is pleased to invite everyone interested
in horses and riding to their Seventh Annual Weekend
Educational Program. The program will take place Saturday
and Sunday, January 31/February 1 at the Nonnewaug Regional
School in Woodbury, CT.
(Printable
Version)
There will be lectures on subjects of interest to everyone
involved in horses such as
Skeleton
and Aging by Teeth, Evaluating Hay and Feed, How We Learn,
Going to the Olympics as a Groom, Improving your Competition
Scores, Marketing Your Business, etc. There
will be peer roundtable discussions for Parents and one for
professionals.
There are also four unique multi sessions:
How to
teach (not what to teach) for instructors; Preparing for FEI
Level competition for advanced youth riders; Supporting (not
smothering) your athlete for parents and
trainer/instructors; and Judging conformation for anyone.
The series of six lectures that will cover "How
to Teach" -- teaching theory, how students learn, learning
styles", etc. are a must for teachers of any
discipline. Most people became riding instructors because
they were successful riders. Where in all their years of
preparing to be instructors did they learn HOW to teach?
Most knowledge of how to teach has come from trial and
error. This program will take place on Sunday. Equestrians
who are trained in teaching philosophy and theory will
conduct the sessions.
On Saturday there will be a daylong session for youth who
are planning to enter the high performance arena by
competing in the FEI Pony, FEI Junior, and FEI Young Riders
classes. These will be especially important sessions for
riders planning to try out for the North American
Junior/Young Rider Championships. This will include a
meeting for the Region 8 potential team members for planning
fundraising, coaching, and transportation to NAJYRC. These
sessions are sponsored by the Connecticut Dressage
Association Vista Vintage Award Program.
Also on Saturday there will be a three-session program of
special interest to instructors and parents,
How to
support (not smother) your competitor: What your
child/competitor would like you to know about helping them
to succeed. The lecturers will be
Psychologist Leslie Weiss, mother of a youth rider and USDF
Certified Instructor Faculty member Vicki O'Neil, and USEF S
judge Margaret Freeman.
On Sunday there will be a double session on Judging
Conformation. The instructor will be Liz Webb whose
conformation judging team is number 1 in the state, number 1
in the region, and 15th in the nation. She will speak about
how to determine if a horse is balanced, structural
correctness, definition and volume of muscling, breed/type
character, form and function, and evaluating way of going.
She will use power points and videos and involve the
audience in the judging process.
Dr. Brendan Furlong, one of the most highly respected vets
in the US will speak on Saturday morning on "Keeping
the Dressage Horse Sound". Dr. Furlong's
special interest is Sport Horse performance. He has been the
official team vet for the Jumping, Eventing, and Driving
teams at Olympic and other international competitions since
1996. Wendy Drumm and Advanced Equine Research LLC are
sponsoring his appearance.
On Sunday Dr. Michael Stewart will speak on "Laminitis:
New Ideas, Approaches and Hope" as well as "A
physical and mental approach to preventing burnout and the
ability to move forward in an intensive training program."
To see a list of the other speakers, a complete schedule of
events, and application form go to
www.dressage4kids.com or call Lendon Gray at 914
234-4158.
Thanks to very generous sponsorship from The Kuehner
Foundation, the fee for each day will be $20 for adults and
$10 for youth (if application is received by January 23).
The day fee includes lunch. The program takes place at the
Nonnewaug Regional School in Woodbury, CT. There are
hotels nearby in
Woodbury, Southbury, and Waterbury, CT.
This will also be a lovely opportunity to meet and network
with riders, parents, and instructors from other disciplines
as well as different areas of the country.
C U
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Lendon |
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News -- November 19:
Hello LPC!
Our
annual meeting was conducted on Saturday November 1st 2008, our officers for
2009 are
Theresa Lehn, DC
Linda Bushnell,
Jt DC
Diana Lafer, Jt
DC
Haylee Fisher,
Secretary
Julie Jones Ford,
Treasurer
No
budget was presented for approval at that time as the current financial
environment necessitates extensive planning and scrutiny. For copies of the
Annual Meeting Handouts please contact Mrs. Lehn.
This
past weekend (11/15) a few of our more senior club members had an outing to
Crosswinds Farm in Lagrangeville NY to watch an IHSA show, then side made a trip
to Lightning G and Horse Leap Tack for a review of bitting - their fit,
action, application, and correct usage. At the 11/15 meeting Lakeville Pony
Club members compiled quite a list of activities for 2009 to assist with the
budget process. First and foremost: The Club Members have begun a food drive
for Owl's Kitchen, there will be collection boxes at the barn. Pony Club
members agree that if they each bring a canned good, or dry goods on each visit,
it will add up quickly! Another idea was to issue a challenge - throw down the
gauntlet if you will to other barns in our area, perhaps offer a trophy for the
barn with the most items collected.... More to come on that!
Topic for the
November 22nd meeting: Feeding and Nutrition
D1-D2: D Manual
Chapter 7 p.183-195
D3-C2: Review D
Manual Chapter 7, Read C Manual Chapter 5 p.185-203
C2: B HA A Manual
Chapter 11 p. 303-328
To share with the
group: Please bring in small samples of feed in a labeled paper lunch bag, and
clip the label showing the nutritional content and ingredients. Different
samples of roughages are needed too.
See you at the
barn!
Mrs. Lehn
News, September 17:
Hello LPC,
News:
By now you all have heard that Amy Wilson and Quinn
placed 3rd in their division at the American Eventing Championships -
Congratulations! Amy is a most excellent sponsor and role model. Her advise on
training and conditioning for Horse Trials has been invaluable to
our membership. We will be looking forward to hearing all about the AEC.
We are almost finished with preparations for the
Lakeville Open - Sunday, September 21. If your child would like to ride,
please see Linda for a horse assignment.
We need to borrow your fall theme items -
Mums, pumpkins, squash, baskets, wooden crates, hydrangea blooms - anything that
says "harvest". Please bring your decorations barn Friday, if you can't get
them there until Saturday, please contact Lori Belter or Julie Ford so that
they will know what will be arriving and can be put to good use!
Tomorrow Haylee and I will be going to Millerton to
cut Corn Stalks, then do lunch. If you are able, please join us and lend a
hand!
- Friday and Saturday Haylee and I will be making a trip to the Salisbury
Garden center to borrow their nursery stock. - help loading the trailer is
needed. (Pony Club members can do this too!)
Please note - all items from the Garden Center are for
sale! I will ask Eric if the Garden Center would like to set up a stand
under the tent at the show.
- Next Year's Poster and Signs
! I have asked Hugh Vaughn, the
creator of our signage featuring Marine, our prize list and advertising for
the show if he would photograph our young riders for next year's Poster.
Bernie Sims will be doing the same the day of the show. We will collect
photos through next spring for a vote in July 09.
- Possible Rating Date: Sunday October 19th
(must confirm) Please
email
sullimom@ntplx.net
or fax (860) 435-1478 your flow charts for review. Record Books & Bandaging
for D3 and up 4:00 Saturday, 9/27/08. Contact me if participating
If you can think of any artists/vendors to contact that would like to
sell items at the show, please feel free to ask them if they would like a
space under the tent.
Volunteers for the show: There are a few parents I have not heard from,
or more likely can not remember what you have told me!
Thank you to our Volunteers signed up to date:
Andie
O'Connor Katherine Jennings & Family
Rory O'Connor Nannie Clough & Family
Geoff Brown
John Sullivan
Haylee Fisher Paul Szeto
Jackie Merwin
Linda Bushnell
Lori
Belter Lauren Simons
Julie J.
Ford Robin Ziegler
Lynn
Flanagan Donna Urie
Amy
Wilson Nancy Bayersdorfer
Diana Lafer
Pascale Delfosse
Peggy Jenks
See you soon!
Theresa Lehn, DC
News, September 4:
Hello All,
**notice** Jr. D
pony club lessons to resume, Tuesday September 9.
Becky has offered to continue the
weekly
Tuesday 4:00 D1/D2 pony club riding lessons providing volunteers
assist her with the barn chores, freeing her up to teach the lesson. This is
the only way the the
free
lessons can continue with Marine back at school. Parents of Jr. PC - learn to
do the simple tasks of feeding and filling water buckets - It's worth the one
hour lesson!! Our Sr. PC can show you what needs to be done. Contact me if you
would like your child to continue the weekly D1 & D2 lesson.
We had a lot of
birthdays come an go over the summer. Happy Birthday to: Danielle, Zachary,
Laura, Nathaniel, Jenny, Camellia, Anya, and Eva. This month we have Martina,
Sarah, Taylor, Faith, and Daisy! Happy Birthday!
Other news:
LPC
has a group on facebook. Check it out! Help us by joining,
then invite every horse person you know to the Lakeville Open - our primary
fundraiser on Sunday September 21st.
Up and Coming:
-
September 5th
- We will be
thinking of you Brianna!
-
September 6th
- Regional Meeting - 9:00 at Marinellis Supper Club, 175 Monce
Rd, Burlington, CT
-
Saturday
September 13
- Lord Creek
Farm Hunter Pace - see the NYUC fixture card for details
-
Sunday
September 14
- Millbrook Pony Club's Hunter Pace - This is not a "Pony Club Activity"
but a fundraiser for MPC so fees are not paid for out of LPC funds. The
entry form and release can be downloaded at
http://nyuc.ponyclub.org/NYUC_FixtureCard2008.html#SEPTEMBER - our
region's fixture card. - Groups forming Now!! - Sign up sheet posted at the
barn
-
Sunday
September 21 ! Lakeville Open
!
Prize list and posters almost ready ! Please, we will need to do our
mailing the day they are ready, many hands large and small to put on the
stamps and address labels.
-
Sunday
September 28 - Shetucket Pony Club's Rally
is on the region's fixture card http://nyuc.ponyclub.org/NYUC_FixtureCard2008.html#SEPTEMBER
Last year Brianna Belter, Julia McElroy, Caroline Sullivan, Martina Sprague,
and Lilly Simons were an ACE team! Melissa and I were on hand. We had a
blast with Ev Brown's "Jump Jump Jump" format and the consensus was " Can't
Wait To Do It Again!!" - This year's format is yet to be determined. Sign
up sheet posted at the barn
We must discuss
logistics - Franklin CT is a long haul when bringing horses. To manage the trip
it would be best to trailer on Saturday the 27th and spend the night. Last year
Ev said she could find us host homes.
Warning.. this is
not a slumber party. Participants must clearly understand that they must sleep
to be at their best for safety's sake. Excited young Rally participants should
be driven in the AM and not spend the night.
Sign up sheet is
going up in the barn today!
-
Kent School
HT - October 5
- Get those
horses into condition! looks like we will have a strong showing this year at
Kent! Closing date is September 16th - get your entries in today if you
have not already. http://www.useventing.com/competitions.php?section=calendar&event=13884 Haylee
has offered to trailer from Riga. (love that rig) We will need a coach
and stable manager (at least 1 adult with our competitors) - ALL Parents
please be prepared to fence judge - so far we have 2 clubs offering to pay
us to cover their fences.
-
Keep checking
for Rating, and Rating prep notices!
Mrs. Lehn
News, August 21:
Hello LPC!
What
a summer - thank you to all of our members and dedicated volunteers for making
all of this possible!!
Recap of Summer
Activities:
August 16th
- Millbrook D Rally - fielded two teams with Millbrook
Team A captained
by Martina - Emily S., Sarah M., Maria (MPC), and Grace as Stable Manager. Team
placed 3rd, 8th in HM, Emily - 3rd over all in dressage on Shadow and 5th over
all.
Team B captained
by Melissa - Lena, Cindy, Marin (MPC), and Caroline as Stable Manager. Team
Placed 4th, 1st for HM, Caroline - perfect written test score, Cindy - recipient
of the perpetual trophy for best D1 rider
Great Job Girls -
Way to pack & load in a hurry. Thankfully a short although loud storm, xcty
resumed after short break. Thank you to our parent volunteers - Katherine,
Robin, Paul, Helen, and Diana. We Love You!
August 10 - 15
- Millbrook D Camp at Finality Farm. Wonderful camp experience, horses stayed
at the farm for the week. Instruction given by Martha Varney, stable management
by Caitlin & Raimie. Flat, jumping, Xcty, swim in the pond, independently
caring for their horses all day long. Great job and lots of fun! Homer - we
love you as much as you love ham sandwiches. Daily there were momentary
adjustments for weather, thankfully only minor surprises. The one afternoon that
outside activities were not possible were spent in the barn with a friendly
competition of "Identify that horse anatomy". This group is now "pro" at taking
cover in short order! Participants: Melissa, Martina, Caroline, Cindy, Maggie,
Emily, Sarah, Shadow, Jerry, Tango, & Togo. Maria - thank you for the wonderful
party in celebration of your 6th birthday. The cake was WONDERFUL!
August 7 - 9
-
National Rating - C3 Traditional and C3 Dressage at Riga Meadow - Once again
thank you to all for the help that made this possible. Now we know how to set
up that dressage arena!
August 6
-
Maureen Pach - an afternoon of B Prep for Marine!
August 2
-
National Rating - HB at Riga Meadow - Club members very actively involved by
volunteering the use of their horses, horse holding for the conformation
evaluation & snaffle bridle fit, and unmounted instruction students. Thank you
to all of you who helped with the preparations including cleaning up the party
barn. We will be in great shape for this rating when our time comes!
July 20
- Riga Horse Trials - USEA Recognized three phase event. Pony club parents -
thank you for volunteering. Excellent Job done by our first time Eventing
Competitors and congratulations to:
Marine deMarcken
& Amy Wilson's Quinn The Eskimo, Novice C - 1st (First Place Over All)
Caroline Sullivan
& Eric Mendelsohn's Corporate Ladder, Beginner Novice A 4th
July 13 - 19
- Pony Club assisted with preparations for Riga's Horse Trials - Flagging,
Painting, Planting, Stuffing, Numbering, Cleaning - Thank you, all who helped.
July 13
- Outing with Linda to Weatogue Stable's Schooling Hunter Jumper Show - Martina,
Lena, Sarah, Leah, Cindy, Lilly S., Caroline, Lilly F., Camellia - Great Job!
July 7-12
Pony
Club Camp at Riga Meadow! All members enjoyed daily mounted instruction
provided by Linda Bushnell. Unmounted instruction included a Stall card activity
reviewing breed, conformation, markings, colors, vices, and TPR. Two days were
spent at Oakendale, our Region's Pony Club Riding Center. We had a wonderful
time. Alison Kost's instruction, the wonderful ponies and friendly atmosphere
made for a most enjoyable as well as educational experience. Napoleon, George,
Chica, Whinny, Claudia, all the cats, dogs, goats and the piece de
la resistance - AN ICE CREAM TRUCK!! Thank you, we had a blast!
July
-
August weekly pony club lessons - Thank you Marine deMarcken for
the wonderful instruction every Tuesday afternoon given to our unrated, D1 & D2
club members. We will be in great shape for our fall rating!
June 29th & 30th
- Regional Qualifying Eventing Rally at Kent School - This year we did not have
competitors, but expect a strong showing with a new crop of C's by next spring!
Thank you volunteer fence judges!
June 28th
- Regional Qualifying Dressage Rally at Kent School - This year we did not have
competitors but showed our support by volunteering for Scoring & breakdown.
Thank You!
The summer has
flown by! Can't wait for next year
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lehn
News, June 18
Hello! Weekly Junior Pony Club summer lessons begin
next Tuesday Evening June 24th at 4:00. Marine deMarcken will be
instructing the juniors with the assistance of our Sr. club members this year.
Registration/Sign up is required. We are getting
ready to Rally at Millbrook on August 16th. Team info must be submitted on or
before July 1. Riders wanting and able to rally on August 16th must commit on
or before June 27, and Paperwork Carefully Completed.
Incomplete entries will not be accepted. Completed paperwork is to be handed or
mailed to Mrs. Lehn, 21 Lakeview Avenue, Lakeville CT 06039 **for your child to
participate in this activity, they must be accompanied by at least one adult
volunteer** Many hands are needed for the children to be able to compete
safely.
Rally information
http://nyuc.ponyclub.org/2008files/MillbrookPonyClubDRally2008.pdf
Necessary forms :
- Medical Release Form 2008
http://www.ponyclub.org/forms.php#M
Activity & Rally Release 2008 http://www.ponyclub.org/forms.php#A
Signed Entry Form
http://nyuc.ponyclub.org/2008files/MillbrookPonyClubDRally2008.pdf
Sincerely,
Mrs.Lehn
News, June 15
Craig Thompson
Clinic at Riga Meadow Equestrian Center
Sat June 14th and
Sun June 15th
We
enjoyed two fantastic days working with Craig Thompson
http://www.craigthompsoneventing.com/
The "Rideablily"
exercises on Saturday morning produced calm, steady, confident and extremely
happy horse and rider combinations, eager for the stadium jumping phase. It was
wonderful to hear the solutions for individual riders/horses. Focus was on your
horse's ability to learn "I can do this!", not to interfere, stay in balance,
communicate by using body position/head/eyes and when to help with support by
indirect rein. Tools given in the morning "how many fingers?" were put to use
in stadium rounds in the afternoon to master strides between elements,
lengthening, shortening, balance, mastering the art of the rollback and tight
turns. Sunday AM the prior two exercises were used out on the Xcty where more
complicated questions were presented to the horses and riders.
Thank you Jackie
for your hospitality.
Thank you Riga
Meadow for use of your wonderful facility.
Dean - thank you
for the FENCES!!
Thank
you Participants! Having a "fun" bunch makes all the difference in the world!
Thank you Donna,
Melissa, Cindy, and Caroline for all of your help with set up and break down.
Thank you Sarah for all of your help and use of your truck for moving the poles
and standards
Thank you Lauren
and Lilly for finding this amazing clinician.
And
Thank you Craig
and Sarah for everything! It was truly a wonderful weekend.
Amazingly.. even
the weather held out!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lehn
News, June
8,
Not only was
Lakeville Pony Club the lead organizers for the NYUC Regional Qualifying Show
Jumping Rally this year, but we also managed to send 5 riders and 1 stable
manager to the competition. We are most grateful to Millbrook, Granby, and
Connecticut Valley Pony Clubs for combining with us to make two complete teams.
With their assistance our new to Pony Club Rally D3's Caroline, Martina, and
Melissa had a safe and fun day. Thanks to veterans Caitlin, Raimie, Brianna,
Marine, Sarah S., and Taylor Cannon and Horse Management all was well through
the heat and stormy weather! Thank you to our generous supporters for the use
of their wonderful horses and Linda for being our coach. I can not even begin
to express how important it was to have Linda their for our teams.
Results :
Caroline E. (CVPC)
on team 6 - (Lakeville, Granby, Connecticut Valley) was in the 3 way tie for
high written test score. Great job Caroline!
Brianna Belter
tied for 2nd in Equitation on "Minnie" both looking beautiful in pink.
Once again Raimie
and team 5 Millbrook/Lakeville took home the Theodore Pratt Memorial Cup for
Horse Management.
Trophies to keep
our eyes on for next year:
The Pegasus
Cub - Show Jumping Rally 1st Place Overall (Running Fox Blue)
Running Fox
Pony Club Cup - Individual High Score (Cassie W. RFPC)
Regional Show
Jumping Rally Secretary's Award - For Excellence and Outstanding Attention to
Rally Entry Details (Old Chatham PC)
Individual Awards
-
Best Written
Test - Perfect Score (none for 08)
Top
Equitation Score - (Anna V. RFPC)
Thank you to
Bernie Sims - focus-on-equine.com
www.digiproofs.com/merniesims Password nyuc for the wonderful photos.
Great Job girls!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lehn
News -- June 2
WOW!!
I am so proud of
all
of you! As our club is growing by leaps and bounds we are able
to go forward (forward is our best friend) and enjoy success largely due to the
involvement of our senior club members, parents, supporters, and
sponsors. We have made tremendous gains over the past few months! please look
to our
National Pony Club website :
http://foxhunting.ponyclub.org/Articles.htm yes, all of you are famous.
Thank you to Linda Bushnell for training us so well, and thank you to Emily Kil,
our examiner for the day. - Rating 7 to D1 and 3 to D2, now that is something!
Barbara & Geoff - thank you, thank you, thank you. Diana, what can I say. We
Rock!!!
Without you - our
pony club members, there would be no club and this would not be possible. You
are our future. Outstanding job, keep up that chin - you have earned it!!
Congratulations to:
Cindy Brothers, D1
Lakeville Pony
Club
Eva Clough, D1
Lakeville Pony
Club
Camellia Ford, D2
Lakeville Pony
Club
Lilly Ford, D2
Lakeville Pony
Club
Faith Jennings, D2
Lakeville Pony
Club
Sarah Mendelsohn, D1
Lakeville Pony
Club
Emily A. O'Connor, D1
Lakeville Pony
Club
Emily J. Sullivan, D1
Lakeville Pony
Club
Margaret J. Sullivan,
D1
Lakeville Pony
Club
Daisy Torres, D1
Lakeville Pony
Club
Well Done!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lehn
Congratulations to our new
D-1's: Emily O, Emily S., Maggie, Eva, Cindy, Sarah and Daisy and our new D-2's:
Lilly F., Camelia and Faith (who passed both her D-1 and D2 yesterday).
It was a wonderful day and we
could not have done it without the help and support of many parents as well as
our more experienced PC members that assisted the D-1's.
Thank you to the sponsors and
supporters for their help and also for allowing us the use of their horses for
turnout inspection.
An extra-big thank you to
Theresa for organizing the weekend- everything went so well, and of course,
thank you to Linda and Jackie for allowing us to hold our rating at Riga Meadow.
Diana
News -- May 28
Hello All!
Please welcome new LPC member Faith Jennings (Grace's sister)
and back from
Cornell our C3 Marine deMarcken!
5/24/08
Thank you to our parents and sponsors who helped make our first food
concession at the Riga Meadow Equestrian Center run like clockwork. The credit
largely goes to Lauren Simons for sharing her time and expertise; Rory O'Connor,
John Sullivan, and Bob Sprague our Grill Masters; Robin Ziegler our
extraordinary cashier; Donna Urie, Diana Lafer, Katherine Jennings our hostesses
with the most, Saint Mary's Church for use of their grill, Lakeville Hose Co.
for the wonderful tent, Mike Brenner, Mike Fitting, Dave and our DEAN for
helping to get it all together for us. All of you are truly amazing, we could
not have done it without you! Katherine - you were the lifesaver of the day
with your coffee urn! Thank you to all who ran for change, Ice, and kept an eye
on our bake sale crew.
Our club members
continue to make a strong showing. Thank you for coaching - Linda Bushnell and
Brianna Belter. Representing Lakeville Pony Club in Riga's Combined Test this
past Saturday were: Taylor Cannon, Marine deMarcken, Melissa Hosier, Lillian
Simons, Martina Sprague, and Caroline Sullivan. Beautifully done girls!
Photo's are up, if you would like to see them go to:
http://www.litchfieldhillsphotography.com/ Click on: View Your Photos,
Events, Riga Meadows May 8, then select Riga Riders A to K or Riga Riders L to Z
Have a wonderful
day!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lehn
News -- May 8
Hello All,
Wow, What a week
we've had now finally the chance to catch up on the news!
Sunday May 4th
- D3, C1, & C2 Rating - Congratulations Candidates!! Our day with Maureen Pach
was a combination of testing and clinic. The only way it could have been better
is if 1) there were no AM showers, (we did use the indoor) 2) there were no
gnats when it cleared. (we were still able to use the outdoor for Stadium
Rounds, then hit the XCTY!) With Pony Club Ratings going directly from club to
National level testing with no Regional Rating between, having Maureen was a
wise choice. As DC the knowledge gained was immeasurable, the parents and
visiting DC's can attest to this! Going forward, this is definitely the route to
take. With that said, we have some new unmounted lesson plans on the horizon!
Congratulations to:
Molly Crossman (C2)
Honey Hollow Pony
Club
Metropolitan
Madison Lipman (C2)
Glastonbury Pony
Club
New York Upper
Connecticut
Lillian Simons (C2)
Lakeville Pony
Club
New York Upper
Connecticut
Tara Adams (C1)
Millbrook Pony
Club
New York Upper
Connecticut
Melissa Hosier (D3)
Lakeville Pony
Club
New York Upper
Connecticut
Grace Jennings (D3)
Lakeville Pony
Club
New York Upper
Connecticut
Martina Sprague (D3)
Lakeville Pony
Club
New York Upper
Connecticut
Caroline Sullivan (D3)
Lakeville Pony
Club
New York Upper
Connecticut
Saturday May 3rd
- The Adjacent Hunts Puppy Show at Old Chatham made for a great day of fun. We
went right by the turn for Rt 13 (our eagle eye spotters even missed it - the
sign was behind a tree!!) we still managed to be on time with enough to
spare and set up the tent. You know how those Ez-Up tents are.....it came in
handy. Barbara Meyer our mentor was on hand to cheer us on, Caitlin and Boolie
there to lead the way, Huntsman Donald our most excellent coach, Tim with never
ending support & humor, Nannie and Diana thank you for being on hand to
chaperone LPC into the world of Hounds. Congratulations to all, your hard work
paid off, check out the photo page!
April 12th & 13th
- To say the least I am still tongue tied - still in awe from our most
recent clinic with DON SACHEY! Our weekend was productive on so many
levels. The wisdom that imparted was absorbed by the participants from our club
and the results are showing! Our Pony Club members are making us proud. Over
the past few weeks I am seeing new levels of maturity, greater finesse, and
increased confidence in every aspect of their being. We must have Don come
back soon! Thank you Claudia from O.C. for the Bonus Instruction - the impromptu
trailer safety lecture - your sharing of Sr. Pony Club knowledge is greatly
appreciated!
Everyone - Have a
Happy Mothers Day!
Cheers!
Mrs. Lehn
NEWS -- April 29
Hello All,
Thank
you Becky and Tinna for the fantastic review on tacking up and leading on April
19th. Our pack of unrated pony club members are well on their way to their
D1 Rating Test at the end of May!
Another
thank you goes out to Dr. Carolyn Cannon, Millerton Veterinary Practice for the
wonderful presentation on Colic at our April 26th meeting. (loved the gummy strongyles!) The
TPR review was great - finding a pulse on Shadow
takes
practice. We are especially grateful for the update on our globe
trotting LPC C2, Taylor.
Yesterday, 4/28
we had our final hound handling practice (yes, in the rain!!) Many thanks once
again Mr. Philhower, Mrs. Meyer, Mrs. Heller, Tim, Caitlin, Boolie, and the
Millbrook Hunt for making this activity a reality. For the Hound Show on
Saturday - we are to meet at Old Chatham promptly at
9:00 am.
If you would like to car pool, please contact me ASAP to save a seat in the
newly clean Suburban! ( thank you Mr. Sullivan!! we LOVE YOU) Club members
please: polished paddock shoes/ paddock boots, khaki pants or Jods, Lakeville
Pony Club Shirt, Helmet, Pony Club Pin, Gloves if you wish, and extra layers for
warmth. Parents - bring cameras!! Location:
The Old Chatham Hunt
236 Shaker Museum Road
Old Chatham, NY 12136.
The show is at
the Red Barn about 1/2 mile down the road from the Shaker Museum. I was told
that the food is nothing short of amazing, but knowing how hungry our group gets
packing extra snacks is a good idea!
**Sunday!! Rating
for D3, C1, and C2 levels with Maureen Pach!!**
Parents
& Friends
No unauthorized assistance allowed. Maureen is a
National Level Examiner and an excellent teacher. It is advisable to observe
and learn all you can about what will be expected of you when it is your turn at
these ratings. Take advantage of the fact that one of the best in the Nation
will be at Riga for our Club this Sunday!!
Next
Week: Registration for Show Jumping Rally at Kent. Forms will be sent to all
eligible club members.
Have
a great week and get plenty of sleep!
Sincerely
Mrs. Lehn
NEWS -- April 17
Hello Hound Show Competitors!
The big show date is on the
Horizon!, I hope all of the parents can come and watch the LPC Hound Group in
action!
**Important**
Required Attire for the
5/3/08 Hound Show: Neat and workman-like
- Helmet
- Lakeville Pony Club Shirt
- buttoned up - see me if you need one ASAP
- Pony Club Pin, and as with
riding no inappropriate jewelry
- Jods or Britches in a
conservative color- Garters would be a nice touch
- Paddock Shoes or Tall
Boots in show condition
- Hair - Neat & tidy (think
horse show perfect)
- Belt
- Riding Gloves
- Best Manners
Have a wonderful weekend and
I will see all of you at the Kennels on Monday!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lehn
News -- April 6th:
What a day we had
Sunday! It not rain or snow and Liz Doering worked with a wonderful bunch of
kids from all over. The footing was tested more than a few times and found to be
excellent by our own club members, perseverance is the word that comes to mind.
Bravo!! Special thanks to Millbrook for sending Caitlin over to amaze us all.
She provided us with a perfect example of B level horsemanship! To be able to
listen to Caitlin evaluate her rounds in stadium, then provide ways to improve
on the next go was an invaluable experience - the C's in attendance and the D's
that were not frozen in their chairs took it all in and learned a tremendous
amount. Jo & Maddy - Thank you for your help as well and come to visit us any
time, we love company calling.
Thank you Liz,
thank you Millbrook, and special thanks to Riga Meadow for the wonderful venue
and getting the jumps out for us under the threat of snow flurries. Jeff at
Cheffrey's - Thank you for putting up the special order for soup and as usual
the sandwiches were lovely.
News
-- April
7th
Puppy walking
today - we were a little late - again my apologies to everyone. The day was
beautiful for a change so we did not have to wear Wellies and winter coats
*bonus* a new litter of puppies were whelped. Just a reminder for tomorrow-
Spring Cleaning continues at Riga - grooming stalls and soaking brushes. We
will leave from barn for Millbrook at 12:00 to meet at the Kennels by 1:00.
Please bring a bag a lunch! Hound group parents - please take a turn bringing a
snack to share. The children work up quite an appetite in the fresh air!
Yes,
spring is here
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lehn, D.C.
News for 4/1
** Important
Notice**
The Don Sachey
Clinic is filling up nicely for next weekend!
Hospitality
volunteers - please contact Lauren. This is a major
fundraiser for our pony club - support your children's interests!
Puppy Walking
3/31
Our Club members
that have committed to the Hound Show
May 3rd
at
Old Chatham are:
Melissa H.,
Caroline S., Cindy B., Jenny N., Maggie S., Emily S., Emily O., Eva C., and
Sarah M.. Please save the date, watch the action, support our club members, and
come to meet the people responsible for making this wonderful activity
possible. If you are able and have interest, please join us next week 4/7 at
4:00, and 4/8 at 1:00 at the Millbrook Hunt Kennels.
** ahem..Hound
group - please get together and plan a day to take care of the "car pool
vehicles"
Sunday 3/30
Outing
Martina, Brianna,
and Caroline had a wonderful outing to the Overmeade horse show. The trailer
ride was short, the facility was great, the people were friendly, we brought
home blues and a reserve champ ribbon, and if we had known that food was being
sold by the girl scouts, I would not have packed a 30lb cooler. And last but
not least we were home by 3:00! Was a wonderful experience for all, and quite
the motivator for our Horse Show Chairs - Ms. Robin Ziegler and Brianna Belter!
Well done all!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lehn, D.C.
In the News 3/25
Grace is now on
the region's Jr. D - "B" team for Quiz Champs! Way to go Grace!!
Yesterday was a
beautiful day to walk the hounds. Emily O' - we hope you feel better, and your
puppy sends wishes for your speedy recovery!
The Hounds : The
week of 4/6 is when the real work/practice for the show starts. (also region
one break) On Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th Huntsman Donald
Philhower would like the Pony Club Members at the Kennels at
1:00. All club members with interest and that are ready to
register/commit to doing the hound show on 5/3 at Old Chatham are to sign up
with Mrs. Heller or Mr. Philhower, and choose your hound(s). Please contact me
if you need transportation, bring a snack to share with the group, and if
you have not done so please bring your completed
activity release.
Cheers!
Mrs. Lehn, D.C.
The club members
at the invitation of Millbrook Pony Club have started walking the puppies at the
Millbrook Hunt Kennels - and will be showing their hounds on May 3 at Old
Chatham!! The members have been walking around the circle outside the kennels
while the adults chat and enjoy Barbara Meyer's home baked cookies. See
the "Download forms" page for an activity
release form for the for our puppy walkers and Hound Show participants to
complete.
Congratulations
Martina, Melissa, and Grace! They all did a wonderful job at the Regional Quiz
Rally!
Special mention:
Martina and Grace,
not only were
first time Quiz participants, but also first time
Team Captains!
Grace (Jr. D) did an absolutely amazing job and overcame many obstacles qualify
as an alternate to represent our Region in the USPC national competition.
Sr. D - Martina, Melissa, and their team mates from CVPC did an ab fab job and
secured second place.
Well
Done!
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