Five Cricket Hill horses and riders journeyed to Crosswinds Equestrian Center for a Jumper Schooling Show. Giulia Cohen, Tess Wagman, Allie Wise, Allegra Colman and Lilac Watt took Academy Schoolmasters Ray, Mickey, Beau, Bandit, and Simon under the watchful eyes of Lindsay and Stephanie. Simon won the Power and Speed Class with over 20 entries with Lindsay up! We were very proud of all the horses and riders. Congratulations!
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AWARD – Koriakin wins All-Breed Championship
SHOOTINGSTAR – Academy Program for Jumping
ShootingStar I has arrived! ShootingStar is Cricket Hill Academy’s program for jumping, a companion to GoldStar for riding and related horse care. Sign up with any Instructor. Completion of GoldStar III is a prerequisite for ShootingStar I. Click here for more information.
FROST – Fall’s First
The gardens were still going strong until the first frost hit October 29. This is about 6 weeks later than “the way it used to be”, and a tangible sign we deserve the upgrade from 5 to 6 of our Hardiness Zone, i.e. it’s warmer. Taking advantage of this, we are adding to the late season display in the Gardens at Cricket Hill Farm… might as well enjoy it! Visitors to the farm next year will see the results of this year’s transplants and addition to stock of fall bloomers.
NEDA YEAR-END AWARD to Wendy Luscombe
Congratulations to Wendy and her trusty Fjord Koriakin! The pair placed 6th in the Adult Amateur Training Level Division with a rousing average score of 67.2%!
The New England Dressage Association has an annual competition for riders at all levels, ribbons awarded on the basis of performance throughout the year. Great job, Wendy!
SADDLE CLUB – Mapping the Trails at Cricket Hill
This week, Saddle Club began their project to map the 200 acres of riding trails at Cricket Hill. Leader Stephanie took the group with pencils and papers to note all the landmarks such as the lake, cross-country jumps, woods, extra rocky paths, fields, etc. After the big map is made, members will name the trails. Hunting season and bad weather will put the project on hold, to be continued in the spring. Activity open to all members of Saddle Club.