2010 CHSA Finals – Class Sponsorship (Updated July 20)

chsafinals — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:53:26 +0000

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. You will also 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! 2010 CHSA Finals Class Sponsorship Form

Short Stirrup Hunter – Farm Credit East
Short Stirrup Medal -
Pre-Children’s Hunter -
Pre-Children’s Medal – Hummingbird Hollow Farm
Children’s Equitation Medal – Avon Valley Show Stables
Modified Children’s Hunter -
Modified Adult Hunter – Chip Rankin
Modified Adult Equitation Medal – Mantec
Long Stirrup Equitation -
Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Equitation -
Walk-Trot Pleasure – Troiano Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Junior Exhibitor Pleasure -
CHSA English Pleasure – 5/A Baker Products
Hunter Pleasure - Pam Reale Memorial
Quarter Horse Hunter Under Saddle -
Children’s Pleasure Pony -
Adult English Pleasure – Farm Credit East
Beginner 11 & Over Equitation -
Beginner 11 & Over Pleasure -
Color Breed Pleasure
Lead Rein -

2010 Lead Rein Information

chsafinals — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:30:06 +0000

Once again we will be holding a demonstration Lead Rein class at the 2010 CHSA Finals. Many trainers and parents have asked us to continue to include Lead Rein in the CHSA Finals and the CHSA Finals Committee enthusiastically agreed to offer the class again this year.

The Details:

The Lead Rein class will be held on Sunday, August 29, 2010 between Noon and 3pm.
In order to participate in the demonstration class the rider must be a CHSA Member prior to August 1st, 2010.
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. Entry Forms will be available at www.chsaonline.com on or before Wednesday, August 11th.
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.

We hope all the CHSA Lead Rein members can join us at the 2010 CHSA Finals on Sunday, August 29, 2010.

2010 CHSA Finals – Show Officials

chsafinals — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 21:52:41 +0000

The following Officials have accepted the 2010 CHSA Finals Show Committee’s invitation to officiate the 2010 CHSA Finals:

Judges:
Carol Molony – Brewster, NY
Daniel FitzSimmons – Wallkill, NY

Course Designer: Tom Keogh
Show Secretary – Larry Schwartz
Announcer – Kevin Drew
Paddock Master – Jared Canny
Trophy Presentation Coordinator – Laura Lee
Scorer – Katie Philbrook
VIP Tent Hostess: Christen Scarpa

We recently learned one of our Judges Carol Molony was inducted to the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame -

The National Show Hunter Hall of Fame honors its 2010 horse and human inductees at a dinner near the Devon Horse Show grounds.

Excerpt from EquineSearch EquiWire News by Nancy Jaffer.

Haverford, Pa., June 3, 2010 — If ever there were a perfect place to honor the past, it’s the Merion Cricket Club, where dozens of the show world’s biggest names gathered this week at the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame induction dinner to pay homage to their own.

Set in one of the leafy suburbs along Philadelphia’s Main Line, just a few miles from the Devon Horse Show grounds, this venerable sporting and social establishment offered the right backdrop for the annual dinner. Green lawns and walls lined with oil paintings of past club presidents set the mood for remembrance and a tribute to the horses and riders who are the legends of the hunter world.

Carol Altman Molony, a founder of the Hall of Fame, was rightfully inducted for her many contributions to the sport. I watched her win both the Maclay and the Medal finals at Madison Square Garden in 1962 (they were held on consecutive days at that time). I was only a tot then, of course, but what would have made the performance even more outstanding, had I known it, was the fact that her mount was a borrowed horse that she had competed previously only in a hunter trials the previous weekend.

That tidbit was told to us by her friend Judy Richter, a Hall member who introduced her. Carol rode with Gordon Wright, who also was one of George Morris’ trainers. She earned numerous championships, including at the National Horse Show, and also gave advice to Mary Mairs (Chapot) on how to win the equitation finals on a borrowed horse. After a 1969 accident that ended her riding career, she turned to teaching, working at Bennett College, the Ox Ridge Hunt Club and other stables along the way until settling in at Stony Creek in North Salem, N.Y. All the while, she has been “a real doer…who quietly gets it done.” She has contributed to the industry by being a leader in the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF), the Professional Horsemen’s Association and the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association, as well as having involvement in the intercollegiate program and judging national equitation finals.

2010 CHSA Finals Qualified Divisions – Updated July 1, 2010

chsafinals — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 01:27:04 +0000

CHSA is pleased to announce that as of Thursday, July 1, 2010, the following CHSA Divisions have qualified for the 2010 CHSA Finals:

2010 Qualified Divisions

Short Stirrup Equitation Medal (13 Riders)
Short Stirrup Hunter (19 Horses)
Pre-Children’s Equitation Medal (17 Riders)
Pre-Children’s Hunter (20 Horses)
Children’s Equitation Medal (16 Riders)
Modified Adult Hunter (14 Horses)
Long Stirrup Equitation(10 Riders)
Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Equitation (20 Riders)
Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Pleasure (18 Horses)
Beginner 11 & Over Equitation (10 Riders)
Hunter Pleasure(20 Horses)
Children’s Pleasure Pony(14 Horses)
Junior Exhibitor English Pleasure(13 Horses)
Quarter Horse Hunter U/S (11 Horses)
Adult English Pleasure (12 Horses)

CHSA English Pleasure (12 Points Minimum)(10 Horses) New!!

2010 Eligible Divisions

Modified Adult Equitation Medal (6 Riders)
Low Training Jumper (6 Horses)
Color Breed Pleasure (9 Horses)
Beginner 11+ Pleasure Rider (8 Horses)

Remember the rules for qualifying:

Equitation/Hunter/Pleasure - Top 20 horses who have 25 points or more will qualify except CHSA English Pleasure the Top 20 horses who 12 points or more will qualify.

CHSA Medal Classes - Top 30 riders who have 12 points or more. Once you reach 70 points you automatically qualify for the 2010 CHSA Finals for that Medal Class and you are exempt from showing in that Medal Class for the rest of the showing season.

The 2009 qualifying period runs from December 1, 2009 until Sunday, August 8, 2010. The last show to qualify will be the Mystic Valley Hunt Club Premiere Show held on Sunday, August 8, 2009.

2010 CHSA Finals Class Sponsorship

For $250 you can sponsor a CHSA Finals Class and receive these benefits:

Your name/barn/company listed in the program
Present the awards and ribbons at the 2010 CHSA Finals for the class you choose to sponsor
Receive a Blue Sponsorship Ribbon for you class to proudly display in your barn or office

2010 CHSA Finals Class Sponsorship Form

Modified Children’s Hunter Added for 2010 CHSA Finals

chsafinals — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:17:55 +0000

For the 2010 CHSA Finals, the CHSA Finals Committee is adding a demonstration division for Children Equitation riders – Modified Children’s Hunter with a fence heigh of 2′6″.

The Modified Children’s Hunter Division will only be open to riders who qualify for the 2010 CHSA Finals Children’s Equitation Medal and who show in the CHSA Children’s Equitation Medal at the 2010 CHSA Finals. The Modified Children’s Hunter Division will run on Saturday, August 28th and the Children’s Equitation Medal will run on Sunday, August 29th. Questions? Please email chsa@chsaonline.com.

MODIFIED CHILDREN’S HUNTER DIVISION
Open to junior riders who have qualified for the 2010 CHSA Finals Children’s Equitation Medal. Riders may show horses or ponies. Fence height 2′6″. No Combinations permitted.

2010 CHSA Finals Qualified Divisions – Updated June 27, 2010

chsafinals — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:07:34 +0000

CHSA is pleased to announce that as of Monday, June 27, 2010, the following CHSA Divisions have qualified for the 2010 CHSA Finals:

2010 Qualified Divisions

Short Stirrup Equitation Medal (13 Riders)
Short Stirrup Hunter (18 Horses)
Pre-Children’s Equitation Medal (15 Riders) New!!
Pre-Children’s Hunter (18 Horses)
Children’s Equitation Medal (15 Riders)
Modified Adult Hunter (13 Horses) New!!
Long Stirrup Equitation(10 Riders) New!!
Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Equitation (20 Riders)
Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Pleasure (18 Horses)
Beginner 11 & Over Equitation (10 Riders) New!!
Hunter Pleasure(19 Horses)
Children’s Pleasure Pony(13 Horses)
Junior Exhibitor English Pleasure(13 Horses)
Quarter Horse Hunter U/S (10 Horses) New!!
Adult English Pleasure (11 Horses) New!!

2010 Eligible Divisions

Modified Adult Equitation Medal (5 Riders)
Low Training Jumper (5 Horses)
CHSA English Pleasure (12 Points Minimum)(8 Horses)
Color Breed Pleasure (9 Horses)
Beginner 11+ Pleasure Rider (8 Horses)

Remember the rules for qualifying:

Equitation/Hunter/Pleasure - Top 20 horses who have 25 points or more will qualify except CHSA English Pleasure the Top 20 horses who 12 points or more will qualify.

The 2009 qualifying period runs from December 1, 2009 until Sunday, August 8, 2010. The last show to qualify will be the Mystic Valley Hunt Club Premiere Show held on Sunday, August 8, 2009.

2010 CHSA Finals Class Sponsorship

For $250 you can sponsor a CHSA Finals Class and receive these benefits:

Your name/barn/company listed in the program
Present the awards and ribbons at the 2010 CHSA Finals for the class you choose to sponsor
Receive a Blue Sponsorship Ribbon for you class to proudly display in your barn or office

2010 CHSA Finals Class Sponsorship Form

2010 CHSA Finals Qualified Divisions – Updated June 7, 2010

chsafinals — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 03:52:15 +0000

CHSA is pleased to announce that as of Monday, June 7, 2010, the following CHSA Divisions have qualified for the 2010 CHSA Finals:

2010 Qualified Divisions

Short Stirrup Equitation Medal (12 Riders)
Short Stirrup Hunter (17 Horses)
Pre-Children’s Hunter (15 Horses)
Children’s Equitation Medal (11 Riders)
Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Equitation (16 Riders)
Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Pleasure (14 Horses)
Hunter Pleasure(16 Horses)
Children’s Pleasure Pony(12 Horses)
Junior Exhibitor English Pleasure(11 Horses)

2010 Eligible Divisions

Pre-Children’s Equitation Medal (9 Riders)
Modified Adult Equitation Medal (2 Riders)
Modified Adult Hunter (9 Horses)
Long Stirrup Equitation(7 Riders
Low Training Jumper (4 Horses)
Quarter Horse Hunter U/S (9 Horses)
Adult English Pleasure (9 Horses)
CHSA English Pleasure (12 Points Minimum)(6 Horses)
Color Breed Pleasure (7 Horses)
Long Stirrup Equitation (8 Riders)
Beginner 11 & Over Equitation (8 Riders)
Beginner 11+ Pleasure Rider (7 Horses)

Remember the rules for qualifying:

Equitation/Hunter/Pleasure - Top 20 horses who have 25 points or more will qualify except CHSA English Pleasure the Top 20 horses who 12 points or more will qualify.

2010 CHSA Finals Class Sponsorship

For $250 you can sponsor a CHSA Finals Class and receive these benefits:

Your name/barn/company listed in the program
Present the awards and ribbons at the 2010 CHSA Finals for the class you choose to sponsor
Receive a Blue Sponsorship Ribbon for you class to proudly display in your barn or office

2010 CHSA Finals Class Sponsorship Form

2010 CHSA Finals – Qualified Divisions

chsafinals — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:14:49 +0000

CHSA is pleased to announce that as of Monday, May 10, 2010, the following CHSA Divisions have qualified for the 2010 CHSA Finals:

2010 Qualified Divisions

Short Stirrup Hunter (16 Horses)
Pre-Children’s Hunter (14 Horses)
Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Equitation (13 Riders)
Hunter Pleasure(13 Horses)
Children’s Pleasure Pony(10 Horses)

2010 Eligible Divisions

Short Stirrup Equitation Medal (8 Riders)
Pre-Children’s Equitation Medal (4 Riders)
Children’s Equitation Medal (8 Riders)
Modified Adult Equitation Medal (0 Riders)
Modified Adult Hunter (6 Horses)
Long Stirrup Equitation(7 Riders
Low Training Jumper (4 Horses)
Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Pleasure (8 Horses)
Quarter Horse Hunter U/S (9 Horses)
Adult English Pleasure (6 Horses)
Junior Exhibitor English Pleasure(9 Horses)
CHSA English Pleasure (12 Points Minimum)(5 Horses)
Color Breed Pleasure (6 Horses)
Beginner 11 & Over Equitation (7 Riders)
Beginner 11+ Pleasure Rider (7 Horses)

Remember the rules for qualifying:

Equitation/Hunter/Pleasure - Top 20 horses who have 25 points or more will qualify except CHSA English Pleasure the Top 20 horses who 12 points or more will qualify.

2010 CHSA Finals Class Sponsorship

For $250 you can sponsor a CHSA Finals Class and receive these benefits:

Your name/barn/company listed in the program
Present the awards and ribbons at the 2010 CHSA Finals for the class you choose to sponsor
Receive a Blue Sponsorship Ribbon for you class to proudly display in your barn or office

2010 CHSA Finals Class Sponsorship Form

2010 CHSA Finals Show Committee

chsafinals — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 21:49:33 +0000

The Connecticut Horse Show Association (“CHSA”) Finals Show Committee is responsible for putting together the 2010 CHSA Finals and we always looking for more volunteers. Please email lfschwartz@chsaonline.com if your interested in volunteering.

2010 CHSA Finals Show Committee - Larry Schwartz – Chairperson

Sally Allison
Matt Belcourt
Cara Brown
Deb Krawitz
Peter Mann
Christen Scarpa
Renee Scarpantonio
Robin Vinson
CHSA Board of Directors - Cynthia Jensen – Ex-Officio Member

Program Ad Submission Guidelines

chsafinals — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:10:22 +0000

Please follow these guidelines when submitting an ad for the 2010 CHSA Finals Program:

AD DEADLINES
Aug. 10: Make ready ads due from advertisers
Aug. 13: Print ready ads due from advertisers

AD SIZES

B/W Half Page: 7.5 w x 4.5 h inches

B/W Full Page: 7.5 w x 9.5 h inches

Color Back Page: 8.5 w x 11 h inches trim size; bleeds 1/8 inch top, bottom, right; 4-color

Preferred formats: PDF (Acrobat), TIFF (.tif), PSD (Photoshop), EPS, AI (Illustrator) JPEG (saved Maximum), PUB (Publisher)

File Resolution: files should be saved at 300 ppi (pixels per inch) in grayscale for offset printing

Fonts: please include Windows version fonts only or else flatten font layers in Photoshop or save fonts as outline in Illustrator for Mac or PC.

Some helpful tips for do-it-your-selfers:

We can layout your ad if you do not have the services of a professional designer. If you are a business and have a logo, we would want to get that from you and any other design elements you might have available such as photos. We can create something from scratch for you as well.

Photo files should be of a print quality resolution: 300ppi (pixels per inch). Be sure you have the copyright permission to use photos and graphics that you did not create yourself. There are stock photo resources on the web such as istockphoto.com where you can purchase economical photos suitable for print advertisement. In general a photo grabbed directly off the web is only 72 ppi and so not suitable for print work.

If you have Microsoft Office, you probably have Publisher, Microsoft’s Page Layout program that you can use to create a simple ad. Half and Full Page Ad templates in Publisher (.pub) format are available for download from the CHSA Finals website at: www.chsafinals.com

We recommend using type cleanly and simply. Typically, use only one or two fonts in a design. Overuse of font faces and special type effects is a common error. Instead, use bold or caps sparingly for emphasis and don’t make type gigantic, particularly for the body of your ad. Add a sophisticated image for a smart looking ad.

Don’t forget your contact information including phone, web and email.

We reserve the right to modify ads to adhere to editorial and design standards.