August 25, 2008
The results are Final and below are the 2008 CHSA Finals Class
Standings. Invitations have been mailed to all qualified finalists.
If you are an alternate – please check this list daily, as we will
update your alternate status as we confirm riders have "moved up" or
scratched. As Entry Forms and checks are received they will be in the
comment section of the Finals Class Standing List below.
View the 2008 CHSA Finals Class Standings (Updated Tuesday, Sept 2)
View the 2008 CHSA Finals Class Standings (PDF)
Invitation:
If you can't wait for your invitation in the mail, you can view the invitation package online(PDF)[Updated
with Long Stirrup changes]. You can print out the online forms and
follow the directions to send in your entry forms.
Dates to remember:
Entry Forms due with prepaid check by Friday, August 29, 2008
Order of Go posted online Thursday, September 4, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 7:00 AM – CHSA Finals
Forms:
2008 CHSA Finals Prize List
2008 CHSA Finals Entry Form
2008 CHSA Finals Time Schedule
2008 CHSA Finals Food Form
2008 CHSA Finals Tent Table Reservation
Lead Rein
As part of our continued attempt to improve the CHSA Finals we
will be holding a demonstration Lead Rein class at this year's CHSA
Finals. Many trainers and parents have asked us to include Lead Rein in
the CHSA Finals and the demonstration Lead Rein class will assist the
CHSA Finals Committee to gauge interest and reaction.
The Details:
- The Lead Rein class will be held in the Pleasure Ring at 2pm on Sunday, September 7, 2008.
- In
order to participate in the demonstration class the rider must be a
CHSA Member prior to August 22nd, 2008 and the Entry Form is due with a
prepaid check by Friday, August 29, 2008.
- Open to children under 7 who have not competed in any riding or driving classes other
than Lead Rein.
- We will take the first 20 Lead Rein entries.
- The Fee for the class will be $50, no other fees will be charged including no office fee.
- Handlers will need to be in proper show clothes or dress clothes, please no jeans.
- Specifications
- Entries will be asked to trot individually. The entries will be
judged on the basis of elementary fundamentals of equitation excluding
diagonals.
View and print out CHSA Lead Rein Entry Form (PDF)
We hope all the CHSA Lead Rein members can join us at the 2008 CHSA Finals on Sunday, September 7, 2008.
August 17, 2008
The CHSA Point Standings have been updated with results posted for the:
July 27 – 2nd Governor's Horse Show
July 31 – Avon Valley Farm
August 1 – Windcrest Farm
August 3 – End of Hunt show
August 7 – Shallowbrook
August 9 – Folly Farm
August 10 – 12 – Mystic Valley Hunt Club
August 16 – River's Edge Farm
We are waiting for results from the following shows: (Remember shows have 10 days to send CHSA results)
Windcrest Farm – August 1, 2008 (Processing now)
End of Hunt – August 3, 2008 (Processing now)
Shallowbrook Equestrian Center – August 7, 2008 (Processing now)
Folly Farm – August 9, 2008 (Processing now)
Mystic Valley Hunt Club – August 10 – 12, 2008
Upcoming shows:
River's Edge Farm – Saturday, August 16, 2008
Pines Farm – Sunday, August 17, 2008 – LAST DAY TO QUALIFY FOR CHSA FINALS!
Qualified CHSA Finals Divisions:
We are pleased to announce that as of Sunday, August 17, 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 (20 riders) – Class Sponsor – The Woznica Family
2. Pre-Children's Hunter (20 riders) – Convanta Energy
3. Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Equitation (20 riders) – Bouncing Pony Farm
4. Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Pleasure (19 riders) – The Woznica Family
5. Hunter Pleasure (20 horses) - Pam Reale Memorial
6. Junior Exhibitor English Pleasure (18 horses) – Logan Allison and The Original
7. Modified Adult Amateur Hunter (18 horses) – Movado Farm
8. Adult English Pleasure (17 horses) – Fortunate Farm
9. Short Stirrup Equitation Medal (30 riders) – End of Hunt Farm
10. Pre-Children's Equitation Medal (30 riders) – The Pines Farm
11. Children's Equitation Medal (30 riders) – Dr. and Mrs. Gary Russolillo
12. Modified Adult Amateur Equitation Medal (21 riders) – Horse Whisperers Orchard
13.Children's Pleasure Pony (15 pony) – In Memory of Ginger
14. Quarter Horse Hunter Under Saddle (12 horses) – We need a sponsor!
15. CHSA English Pleasure (12 horses) – Logan Allison and The Original
16. Long Stirrup Equitation (11 riders) – Avon Valley Show Stables
And oh so close……
Long Stirrup Equitation (8) and Low
Training (9) are very close to qualifying!
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 – the top 30 will qualify with no minimum number of points. Sunday, August 17, 2008 is the last day to qualify.
August 7, 2008
Qualified CHSA Finals Divisions:
We are pleased to announce that as of Wednesday, August 6, 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 (20 riders)
2. Pre-Children's Hunter (20 riders)
3. Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Equitation (20 riders)
4. Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Pleasure (19 riders)
5. Hunter Pleasure (20 horses)
6. Junior Exhibitor English Pleasure (17 horses)
7. Modified Adult Amateur Hunter (18 horses)
8. Adult English Pleasure (16 horses)
9. Short Stirrup Equitation Medal (30 riders)
10. Pre-Children's Equitation Medal (30 riders)
11. Children's Equitation Medal (30 riders)
12. Modified Adult Amateur Equitation Medal (19 riders)
13. Children's Pleasure Pony (12 pony) [NEW!]
And oh so close……
Low Training (9), Long Stirrup Equitation (8), Quarter Horse Hunter Under Saddle (9) and CHSA English Pleasure (8) are very close to qualifying!
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 – the top 30 will qualify with no minimum number of points. Sunday, August 17, 2008 is the last day to qualify.
Below are the remaining shows you can attend to qualify or see the CHSA Calendar for more details:
Sun, Aug 10 – Tue, Aug 12, 2008
August 5, 2008
Thank you to our new Class Sponsors! Who will be next?
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. New this year – you will receive your very own Blue Ribbon to display in your company or barn! Sign up now to choose
your class – several have already been sold! View 2008 CHSA Finals Sponsorship Form
- Short Stirrup Hunter – Laurelle Equestrian Website Design/The Woznica Family
- Short Stirrup Medal – End of Hunt Farm
- Pre-Children’s Hunter – Convanta Energy of Southeastern CT
- Pre-Children’s Medal – The Pines Farm
- Children’s Equitation Medal – Dr and Mrs Gary Russolillo
- Modified Adult Hunter – Movado Farm
- Modified Adult Equitation Medal -
- Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Equitation – Bouncing Pony Farm
- Walk-Trot Pleasure – Laurelle Equestrian Website Design/The Woznica Family
- Junior Exhibitor Pleasure – Logan Allison and The Original
- CHSA English Pleasure – Logan Allison and The Original
- Hunter Pleasure – Pam Reale Memorial
- Children’s Pleasure Pony -
- Adult English Pleasure -