Over 170 Finalist participated in this years CHSA Finals showing in 24 classes including the Lead Rein Demonstration.  You can view the list of results here and soon we'll have photos to accompany the results highlighting the 2008 Champions.

View 2008 CHSA Finals Results (Updated with Long Stirrup Equitation)

Flying Horse Photography will have photos online in 2 weeks, they took over 1,500 photos!  The photos will be viewable at:
www.flyinghorsephotography.net

Your Opinion counts!  Please fill out the on-line 2008 CHSA Finals
survey to help us plan for the 2009 CHSA Finals.  We need to learn what worked and what we need to do better
next year.  All comments, suggestions and criticisms are welcome.

Click Here to take 2008 CHSA Finals on-line survey

Did you take any video of the 2008 CHSA Finals and would like to share it with your CHSA members?  Please send video files or links to chsa@chsaonline.com.  We especially would love to see video of the Victory Gallops….

Special thanks to our Lead Sponsors - Nutrena and the Mystic Valley Summer Festival!

Your Opinion counts!  Please fill out the on-line 2008 CHSA Finals
survey to help us plan for the 2009 CHSA Finals.  We need to learn what worked and what we need to do better
next year.  All comments, suggestions and criticisms are welcome.

Click Here to take 2008 CHSA Finals on-line survey

168 Entries for the 2008 CHSA Finals!! 

We are looking forward to seeing all of the 2008 CHSA Finalists on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at the Mystic Summer Festival.  Ring 1 will start at 7:00 am with Class #101 – Schooling Class – 18".  RIng 2 will start at 2:00 pm with Class #20 – Lead Rein Hunt Seat Demonstration.

You can pick up your numbers and a special gift on Saturday from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at the CHSA Secretary Office at the Mystic Valley Summer Festival.  The Secretary Office will reopen at 6:45 am on Sunday, September 7, 2008.

View the 2008 CHSA Finals Order of Go (PDF) Updated 9/04/08

View 2008 CHSA Finals Entries by Number (PDF)

View 2008 CHSA Finals Class List (PDF)

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. 

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. 

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:

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

1. Short Stirrup Hunter – Laurelle Equestrian Website Design/The Woznica Family
2. Short Stirrup Medal – End of Hunt Farm
3. Pre-Children’s Hunter – Convanta Energy of Southeastern CT
4. Pre-Children’s Medal – The Pines Farm
5. Children’s Equitation Medal – Dr and Mrs Gary Russolillo
6. Modified Adult Hunter – Movado Farm
7. Modified Adult Equitation Medal -
8. Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Equitation – Bouncing Pony Farm
9. Walk-Trot Pleasure – Laurelle Equestrian Website Design/The Woznica Family
10. Junior Exhibitor Pleasure – Logan Allison and The Original
    
11. CHSA English Pleasure – Logan Allison and The Original
    
12. Hunter Pleasure – Pam Reale Memorial
13. Children’s Pleasure Pony -
14. Adult English Pleasure -

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

1. Short Stirrup Hunter – Laurelle Equestrian Website Design/The Woznica Family
2. Short Stirrup Medal – End of Hunt Farm
3. Pre-Children’s Hunter -Dr and Mrs Gary Russolillo
4. Pre-Children’s Medal -
5. Children’s Equitation Medal -
6. Modified Adult Hunter
7. Modified Adult Equitation Medal -
8. Low Training Jumper -
9. Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Equitation -
10. Walk-Trot Pleasure – Laurelle Equestrian Website Design/The Woznica Family
11. Junior Exhibitor Pleasure – Logan Allison and The Original
    
12. CHSA English Pleasure – Logan Allison and The Original
    
13. Hunter Pleasure – Pam Real Memorial
14. Quarter Horse Hunter Under Saddle -
15. Children’s Pleasure Pony -
16. Adult English Pleasure -