The Pines Farm

Classics @ Sept 11 Show, October show added to cooler series, Classic results

Thank you to all riders and trainers for coming out in the rain! Although we had 29 classic entrants, only 8 competed. We have decided to add the classics to our September show and run them the same way. The hunter classic runs on an open card all day and has two rounds separate from division fence classes. The equitation classic also runs on an open card and has one round. Both classes will be pinned at the end of the day. Open to all juniors and amateurs. Schedule Sept 11 Only See the classics tab for more info

Classic results:

Pines Hunter Classic
1- Fenway - Lauren Mantikas
2- Narragansett - Paula Foohey
3- Trick or Treat - Amanda Kean
4- Tiny Bubbles - Madison DiBella

Pines Equitation Classic
1- Paula Foohey
2- Taylor Senecal
3- Maddie Davis
4- Jessica Lipponen

Congratulations!

Photos will be up shortly at Baskwood Photos

We have added the October 2nd show to the trainer's award and cooler series. Trainer's award and cooler series competitors have 2 more shows left to garner points. Cooler series competitors must compete in a minimum of 3 shows to be eligible for awards.

 

 

Info for Sunday including Rain plans + NEHC Junior Medal

*Please enter online or fax to the farm @ 860.633.5694 as Leslie is on vacation this week and cannot receive entries**

Schedule August 14th only

Unfortunately, the CHJA & CHSA have denied our request to move the show to Saturday. The reason given was that it would be impossible to notify all members of the change. We understand their reasons for the decision and will run accordingly.

We will run the grass ring as planned, and will accomodate riders as best we can. We understand that riding on grass in the rain is not always ideal, but our hunt course is built on a sandy base and drains exceptionally, even with a great deal of rain. It drains even better than our sand ring. We can keep the fences low if needed. We have run in the rain before and all has gone well. We will still run our classics and our photographer is excited for presentation shots!

The sand ring can move inside if needed for the pleasures and short & long stirrup. If we need to run more classes inside, we will. We still plan to test pleasures for CHSA prep and to add diagonal jumps to the short and long stirrup hunters & short stirrup medal.

Don't forget, there are bonus points in the classics for the trainer's awards! First place in each receives a $100 cash prize! Entry fee only $40. High scores in the hunter classic can do their second round early

NEHC JUNIOR MEDAL RIDERS: We are looking to fill this class. We have 2 or 3 riders in it right now. If you are interested, please email me @ pinesfarm@hotmail.com

We hope to see you on Sunday!

Enter online to avoid a post entry fee! Send following to Pinesfarm@hotmail.com

Barn/Trainer Name:

Horse Name:

Rider 1 Name:

Rider 2 Name:

Rider 1 Class #s:

Rider 2 Class #s:

 

Classic Ribbons! & Please fax entries to The Pines

Leslie is on vacation for the 8/14 show, so please fax your entries to The Pines at 860.633.5694. You may also enter online by sending the following info to PInesfarm@Hotmail.com

Farm/Trainer Name:

Horse Name:

Rider 1 Name:

RIder 2 Name:

RIder 1 Classes:

RIder 2 Classes:

This is the Schedule for 8/14/11 ONLY. The Equitation Classic is class 200 and Hunter classic is class 201. Please see the CHSA + CHJA Prep for full details. Don't forget that the Children's Eq is running on the grass at this show.

Pleasure classes will feature testing as CHSA Prep & Short and Long Stirrup divisions will see verticals and diagonal jumps!

 

   

 
 

Classic Entry Fee Reduced + Extra Points for Trainer's Award

We have reduced the entry fee for each classic from $50 to $40. We will also offer bonus points toward the Trainer's Awards.

1st: 25 points, 2nd: 20, 3rd: 15, 4th: 12, 5th: 10, 6th: 8, 7th: 7, 8th: 6, 9th: 5, 10th: 4

Long classic ribbons 1st thru 10th have been ordered, along with medals 1st-3rd for the Eq classic! The winner of each classic will receive a $100 cash prize. Riders will be presented with their awards in the ring and will ride for ribbons. Riders may then move to the presentation area outside the ring following the victory gallop to meet our professional photographer.

Please see the Classics Page for full details.

Schedule for 8/14 Show with CHJA Prep Classics

Please check this schedule carefully. Because of pony finals, we do not expect to have any pony hunters. We have moved them to the sand ring to eliminate delay on the hunt course. Again, we do not expect this division to run. We expect to start with the pleasures as usual.

The hunt course will begin with the Children's Hunter Horses at 3'. You may jump your classic round with any division. You will see a "First Round Classic" option with each division. The entry fee is $40 and you are not required to show in any other classes.

The classics are designed to prepare horses and riders for the CHJA finals and will feature similar courses. See the class descriptions HERE

The Children's Equitation has moved to the hunt course to make it eligible for the classic.

SCHEDULE AUGUST 14

Please refer any questions to pinesfarm@hotmail.com

 

Free to a good home

UPDATE 7/16/11: We have found a home for Felix. Thank you Deb Krawitz of Bouncing Pony Farm!

 

Felix is a 10 year old 16.2hh dark brown OTTB gelding. He is big, attractive, willing and comfortable. He has been in training since November 2011 and can walk/trot/canter on the bit. His gaits are extremely comfortable and he has a super canter. We acquired him to be a 3' eq horse/hunter but a track injury prevents him from staying sound at that height. He is sound on the flat and can jump small jumps, x-rails are ok. Because of his gaits and presence, we think he could make a lovely lower-level dressage horse. He has fluid in his right front fetlock but has been sound until we began to jump 2'9 courses. Unfortunately we cannot keep him and would like to give him away to a good home. He is still green but quiet and benefits greatly from turnout, even if it's a small paddock.

Come see him at the Pines. Call Paula 860.338.1789 or email pinesfarm@hotmail.com

Trainer's Award Standings updated

• These standings are updated through May 14, 2011. They do not include the Evergreen Hunters or Modified Adult Eq. These divisions will be added in ASAP.

Hope to see you on the 18th

Send in your show photos from The Pines!

If you would like to be featured in our Pines Show Photos section, please email photos of you showing at The Pines to pinesfarm@hotmail.com. Please include horse and rider name, and division if known.

Professional photos from 5/14/11 are posted

Jamie Cinq-Mars of Mystical Photography took many great photos on Saturday. Photo prices are very reasonable and they are available for viewing at http://mysticalphotography.instaproofs.com/collection.php?event=380463 Photo CD's are also available including all of your photos from the show.

 

 

Stalls available at Rocking Horse Farm

Rocking Horse Farm @ The Pines has stalls available. Full board. Ship-ins for lessons also welcome. Please contact Cindy or Kristen for details.

Cindy Ferguson: 860.918.0226

Kristen Newton: 860.918.0269