Upcoming events ...
The Next CEC Schooling Show will be held on Sunday June 29th. (Download the class list here). This show will be the third in a series of 3 FUN Schooling Shows designed to give entrants the opportunity to enter in a number of different classes. Champion and Reserve Champions for the series will be based on participation in 2 of the 3 shows, so you still have a chance, even if you missed the first one.
We welcome students from other facilities, and offer a friendly, supportive environment in which students of all levels and ages can establish or consolidate their showing skills and capabilities.
For more information, and for a Class List, contact Athene at athene@ctequestrian.com
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We are happy to announce that we will again be holding week-long Summer Horsemanship Programs. This year we are offering 3 different programs:
Dates and Details:
Lead-Line Summer Program July 7-11, 2008, daily 9am - noon : This is a program designed for students who are riding on the lead-line or just off the lead-line. Students will learn basic ground horsemanship, including: horse care and handling, equipment care and maintenance. There will be a daily riding lesson, an arts and craft session, and a mini horseshow on the final day.
Please contact Lisa Kruger with any questions: 860-933-1984, or e-mail her at elkruger4@sbcglobal.com
July 21 - 25 2008, daily 9:00am - 1:00pm : This session will be appropriate for beginner / intermediate riders , who can walk and trot off the lunge line. Activities will include daily riding, horse care, stable management, and horse-related arts and crafts activities. Riding sessions may be divided according to ability. The session will end with either a drill team performance or a practice horse show.
July 28 - August 1 2008, daily 9:00am - 1:00pm: This session will focus on the riding disciplines that make up the equestrian sport of Eventing ! Students will develop their own dressage tests, put together a stadium-jumping course, and have the opportunity to take cross-country riding lessons. Horse care and stable management will also be taught. Students must be capable of jumping 18”, as well as controlling their horse at a trot and canter outside an arena.
Space is limited in both sessions, so be sure to sign up early. Cost is $250.00 for Session 1. Session 2 is $280.00 for the week. To enroll, you must complete a registration form, and include a non-refundable deposit of $100.00 to reserve your spot.
Inquiries: Mary Jo Zanolli: 860-683-1677; phoebejane10@yahoo.com
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Upcoming Events in the area ...
Saturday, June 14th
Event: Tara Farm Open House
Location: Tara Farm Rescue, 670 Babcock Hill Road, Coventry, CT 06238.
Time: tbd
Saturday, June 21st
Event: Tara Farm Tack & Tag Sale
Location: Grange Hall in Sterling , CT
Time: tbd
Sunday, October 26th
Event: Tara Farm Fall Hunter Pace.
Location: trails around Tara Farm and Babcock Hill Equestrian Center, check in location TBD
Time: tbd
** See www.tarafarmrescue.org for more details and more information about these events
Past events ...
OPEN HOUSE
Our Open House was held on Sunday 13th April from 2:30 to 4:30pm. The rain held off and the attendees had the opportunity to tour the facility, met our wonderful school horses and ponies, and chatted with our instructors. Children had pony rides, and decorated paper ponies at the craft table.
Enquiries: athene@ctequestrian.com; Lisa - 860-933-1984; Mary Jo - 860-683-1677.
Winter Schooling Shows: 11/7/07, 12/9/07 & 2/10/08. Thanks to our judges Cindy Chotkowski and Amy Rader, and to all those who participated, watched or helped. Results are in the Results section.
OPEN DAY - SEPTEMBER 30th, 2007 2.30 - 4.30 pm
The second CEC Open House was held on Sunday September 30th, 2007, 2.30 - 4.30pm. Visitors had the opportunity to meet our fabulous school ponies and horses, and our friendly instructors, have pony rides, watch demonstrations, and have fun at the Craft Table. Thanks to all those visited and those who helped make the Open House a success.
2007 Schooling Show Series
Thanks to all who participated, attended and helped at our 3 Hunter/Jumper/Eq. Schooling Show Series. Results are now posted in the Results Section.
OPEN DAY - MARCH 25th, 2007 1 - 3 pm
We had a very successful Open Day on March 25th, 2007, with many visitors who came to see what we are all about, and to meet our instructors and our friendly school horses and ponies. Sweetie and Cedar were very popular and provided many pony rides. We were treated to a fantastic side-saddle demonstration by Kathy D'Auria and Kattin, and watched a jumping lesson with a range of riders from beginner jumpers to adults. Many thanks to visitors, participants and helpers.
Our first Training Show was held on Sunday 12/17/06, and was a great success. Results for this show are now posted in the Results section.
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Our first Open Day was held on November 12, 2006 , 2006 from 1 to 3pm. Events included a a dressage demonstration by Tim Malin, and a jumping lesson demonstration by Athene von Hirschberg and some of her students. Sweetie gave pony rides to a number of children; some beautiful paper horses were designed, and a good time was had by all.
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Kathy Connelly Dressage Clinics - June 27, July 25, August 22, 2006.
We were very fortunate to have Kathy Connelly at CEC on three days in 2006, giving advanced dressage instruction to a number of people, including other dressage instructors.
For more information, contact Sarah Geikie: Sarahcgeikie@aol.com, 860-208-1646, www.dressageclinic.com/bio_kathyconnelly.php.
For more information about any of the events listed above please or Athene at 860-742-1900, or on her cell phone at 860-942-3942 or email to find out more. Events are constantly being added so please check back often....