Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Kids working for their success

An invitation to a party and a fundraiser -- how great it is to see two 15 year old kids taking the initiative, going into town and getting donations for their silent auction, and planning the day of fun and fundraising. Do come join us on Sunday with Tina Konyot, Courtney King and  Young Rider Reserve National Champion Meagan Davis riding her freestyle.


On Sunday, July 12 at Sunnyfield Farm in Bedford (825 S. Bedford Rd, 10506) renowned international Dressage trainer Tina Konyot will be teaching a clinic all morning.

Starting at 12:30 there will be a luncheon (with a suggested donation) and participants may eat while watching the horses. There will be a performance by Tina on her Grand Prix horse. Olympian and two time world cup competitor Courtney King Dye will address the audience at about 1:30. Two young riders who are trying to raise funds so they may compete in the Youth Dressage Festival as well as their regional championships will ride with commentary by Lendon Gray, two time Olympic rider and trainer.

For the luncheon please RSVP to Heather Ward at heatherton2000@yahoo.com or call 914 234-6302.

In the afternoon during and after the performances there will be a silent auction to raise funds for Megan Heeder and Rachel Chowanec’s journey to equestrian success. These two girls are willing to work hard washing cars, baby sitting, trunk cleaning, whatever they can do to finance their dream this year.

There will be refreshments available all afternoon as well as face painting and other activities for kids.

The program and activities should be fun for all from the grandparents to the kids; for Dressage experts to those who simply love to watch horses. Come and bring the family and your neighbors.

Below is part of the list of auction items. Contact Lendon if you would like to place a bid before the auction
a private tour of the MET permanent collection for 4, followed by lunch in the Trustees' dining room overlooking Central Park - donated by Francine Walker
Custom Hand-Painted Portrait of your animal by Jeanne Pacchiana
2 Consulting Sessions with Tammy Vankrevlen. See website for more information: http://intuitiveadvancements.com
Afternoon of sailing lessons down the Hudson River for up to 6 people donated by the Jennings family
Fancy Belt and $250 Gift Card to L’Armoire, New Canaan
Cooking Class for 6 with Jackie Hijkoop
Chef for Dinner Party by Jackie Hijkoop
Colored Pencil Sketch done by Laura Satterfield; with horse and owner or from photo
Various styles of custom-made jewelry donated by Ingrid Taff
Activate Your Horse’s Core autographed by author, Hilary Clayton
Michigan State University Children’s Choir CD (featuring Megan)
Handheld CD Player donated by CVS
Night of Babysitting (M & R)
Thinline Saddle Pad donated by Thinline
2 Lessons on Rendezvous 3, Francine Walker’s Grand Prix mare, with Courtney King-Dye
Photography Session by Jayne
Lesson on Simba
Lesson on Mouse
Lesson on Sunny
Lesson on Loui
Lesson on Danny
Lesson on Ivan taught by owner Laura Satterfield
1 Free Clipping by Edgar
Copies of Lessons with Lendon
Copies of Mikhail the Dressage Mouse
Joules Jacket, light blue (Size Large) donated by The Horse Connection
2 Movie Tickets to Bedford Playhouse
MOSS Tack Soap
2 Lessons with Lendon Gray at HW Dressage to new students on their own horses
$25 Gift Certificate to Bedford Hardware
Trailer Cleaning (M & R)
Boot Polishing (M & R)
Tack Trunk Cleaning (M & R)
Tack Cleaning (M & R)
Car Washing (M & R)
2 US PRE polo shirts donated by Hampton Green Farm
Hat with Hampton Green Farm logo
Tote with Hampton Green Farm logo
Handmade Fleece Blanket- purple and black check with horse heads donated by Mrs. Heeder
Gift Certificate from Burts Ives Tackshop in Columbia, CT
Saddle Fitting (Done by Katie Gussenhofen of County Saddlery)
Stabling at CDI at Saugerties, normally $175 for the weekend
1 Week of Camp at Newberry Farm in Columbia, CT, age 2 – 16 donated by Chandra Chowanec
An extra day for your favorite HW Dressage groom (M & R)