Special CHSA Final Rates for Hotels

May 12, 2008

We have arranged for special hotel rates for CHSA members, friends and family for the weekend of the Mystic Summer Festival and the 2008 CHSA Finals. The number of rooms are limited at these prices and you must make your reservation before the deadline.

Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
625 North Road, Route 117
Groton, CT 06340
1-866-449-7390
Call the toll free number to make reservations using the Group Name.
Group Name: HSAHSAA
Group Rate: $159
Available for arrival Friday, Sept 5 and/or Saturday Sept 6, 2008
Guest must reserve their rooms no later than August 7, 2008.

Hilton Garden Inn
224 Gold Star HWY
Groton, CT 06340
1-877-STAY-HGI
Call the toll free number to make reservations using the Group Name.
Group Name: Connecticut Horse Show Association (CHS)
Group Rate: $159
Available for arrival Friday, Sept 5 and/or Saturday Sept 6, 2008
Guest must reserve their rooms no later than August 6, 2008.

Marriott’s SpringHill Suites
401 North Frontage Road
Waterford, CT 06385
860-439-0151 – Phone
1-800-Marriott
Call the hotel directly to make reservations using the Group Name.
Group Name: CHSA – Connecticut Horse Show Association
Group Rate: $109.00
Available for arrival Friday, Sept 5 and/or Saturday Sept 6, 2008
Guest must reserve their rooms no later than August 7, 2008.

Comfort Inn
48 Whitehall Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355
860-572-8531 – Phone
Call the hotel directly to make reservations using the 3 letter group code.
Group Name: CHSA
Group Rate: $135.00
Available for arrival Friday, Sept 5 and/or Saturday Sept 6, 2008
Guest must reserve their rooms no later than August 5, 2008.

2008 CHSA Finals – Qualified Divisions

May 12, 2008

We are pleased to announce that as of Monday, May 12, 2008, the
following CHSA Divisions have qualified for the 2008 CHSA Finals with
having 10 riders/horses having more than 25 points:

1. Short Stirrup Hunter (19 riders)
2. Pre-Children’s Hunter (17 riders)
3. Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Equitation (16 riders)
4. Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Pleasure (13 riders)

Remember the Top 20 riders/horses who have 25 points or more will qualify and be invited to the 2008 CHSA Finals, except for the CHSA Medal riders – we take the top 30.

Class Sponsorships – For $250 you can
sponsor a CHSA Finals Class and be listed in the program and present
the awards and ribbons to your class winners. Sign up now to choose
your class – several have already been sold! View 2008 CHSA Finals Sponsorship Form 

2008 CHSA Finals Show Officials

May 1, 2008

The following Officials have accepted the 2008 CHSA Finals Show
Committee’s invitation to judge the 2008 CHSA Finals:

Judges for Hunter Ring I:

Amy Eidson – Wakefield, RI
Sue Kantz – Corning, NY

Judges for Jumper/Pleasure Ring 2:
Jim Zulia – Eustis, FL
Joyce Przebowski – Medford, NY

Course Designer: John Manning, Shelburne, MA