Newsletter - May 2010

 

 “There are only two emotions that belong in the saddle; one is a sense of humor the other is patience.”

News

First of all, I would like to welcome a few newcomers to YFF!  Tracy Renyolds and her horse Bobby, Vickie Kahn-Sinclair and her mare Luttje, Sandra and her mare Gwen and Maddie Dillion and her horse Guinness, who has also joined our staff.  I would also like to welcome back Tom Amoroso and his horse Max.  I look forward to working with all of them!!!  They have been a great addition to YFF!

 

I would like to have all checks for the Tack Shack by June 12th.  Please take a peek at the white board in the lower aisle to check if you have a balance due.

We will be putting Stable Grid in the upper aisle.  It will remain stonedust but will stay level.

I am very happy to announce we are changing feed to Pennfields.  It is the best feed around and Newton Supply now carries it!  Please feel free to check out their site at www.pennfield.com for more information.
 Mary Jordan, Pennfields rep, visited YFF two weeks ago to perform a nutritional analysis.  It is based on breed, age and height so we can be sure your horse has a proper diet.  

 

Congratulations!

to Jordan Brewitt on her lease of Golden Bows and The Knowlton family on their lease of Cappachino.

YFF is still offering a few horses to lease for the season. 

“PR Pandora” large pony hunter
“Aly Baby“ super sweet TB mare
“Beau” modified hunter
“Candy” eq /jumper (third lease only)
“Unique” jumper (to the right person!!)
“Quattro” jumper
“Storm” jumper

We are also offering a few horses for sale.  Please see Merri for details on sales and leases. 

Remember...incentive program on any sale or lease!!!

I would also like to congratulate Barb Hill, Mandy Lowell and Peggy from County Saddlery on their vendor spot at NHHJA Summer Festival!!!  Please visit them at the show, and spread the word!!!

   

Show Season

So show season has begun in full swing!!  May 15th &  16th we went to NHHJA Spring Festival.  We had just a few horses and riders which was nice for the first show out!!  The weather was great and so were the horses!!!  Danielle Dodds is new to the YFF show team.  She learned a bunch and was a lot of help!  She will be competing in Long Stirrup this season on Roo.                                                                                         

   
Marissa & PR Pandora in the Special Child/Adult Hunters  Laine Rooney and Independence in the Modified Junior Hunters 
 

May 18th we left for Fieldstone.  It was pouring rain by the time we arrived, but horses needed to be warmed up and barn needed to be set up!!  Shauna and Danielle were, once again, a great help!  It couldn’t have been done without them!  For those of you who have not been on the road, it’s a lot of preparation to be sure you have EVERYTHING just in case!

 A few of the horses we brought were new to the whole thing...Décor, Unique and Martin.  This was their first show ever and they all were so well behaved leaving the horse show very confident.   We returned on the 22nd and had a fantastic show week!  We look forward to another successful season!  Below are results and photos from the last two shows.

 

Show Results

(these are both NHHJA Spring Festival and Fieldstone)

Meredith Stimson & Madison Avenue III

  • 2nd, 8th 1.15m jumpers

Shauna Moore & Independenc

  • 2nd, 2nd, 7th Amateur Adult hunter
  •  4th NH Adult Medal

Laine Rooney & Independence

  • 2nd Modified Junior eq
  • 3rd, 6th Modified Junior hunter           
  • 3rd NH Childrens Medal

Marissa Waugh & PR Pandora            

  • 3rd, 6th Special Child/Adult hunters

 Sydney Smith & Val

  • 1st 12-14 eq
  • 2nd NH Junior Medal            
  • 4th, 5th Childrens hunter

Meredith Stimson & Martin   *first show out!*

  • 8th .85m jumper

Meredith Stimson & Unique  *first show out!*

  • 6th .85m jumper

 Meredith Stimson & Décor            

  • 7th Special hunter

Meredith Stimson & Val             ~

  • 4th, 4th, 4th, 4th, 8th 3’3 Open hunter

Show Photos

   
Meredith & Décor Special hunters  
 
Meredith & Madison Avenue III 1.15m Jumpers  Meredith & Val 3’3 Open hunters  
   
Shauna Moore & Independence in Amateur Adult hunters 
 

 

 

Sydney Smith will be braiding for us for all of the shows.  Below is an informal picture of her work.  She charges $35.00/mane and $25.00/tail.

 

Upcoming Events

Jumping clinic with Schuyler Riley at Don Littles place in Hamilton May 29th & 30th.  Please let me know ASAP if you would like to join or watch.  Cost is $150.00.  Barb Hill & Roo, Tracy Renyolds & Bobby, Sydney Smith & Candy and myself with Avie will be participating.  

NHHJA June 12th Fieldstone last full week of June
NHHJA Summer Festival July 8-11
Vermont week V (July 29-Aug 2
More to come...