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June 1, 2024

Rallies

EVENTING RALLY - ENTRIES OPEN!! Deadline June 3

Sunday, May 9, Apple Knoll Farm, Millis, MA

Eventing Rally will be held in conjunction with Apple Knoll Farm’s USEA Sanctioned Horse Trials. Divisions offered: Starter, Beginner Novice, Novice, and Training.

Rally participants must submit entries to both the Horse Trials and the Rally.

For AKF’s Horse Trials:

Click here to enter and to see AFK's USEA omnibus
Deadline is Monday, June 3 (AKF has waived late fees for Rally participants)
Overnight stabling is available – details are in the omnibus

For the Rally:

Click here to enter
Deadline is Monday, June 3

We need volunteers! Please contact Lauren at rs@cneponyclub.org to sign up. Most volunteering tasks are NOT all day! Please help our members have a wonderful rally!

SHOW JUMPING RALLY – ENTRIES OPEN!! Deadline June 10

Saturday, June 22 Ring Brook Farm, Plainfield, NH

This Rally is for EVERYONE! We will offer a wide range of competition levels, from ground poles through the upper levels as requested by competitors (up to Advanced Jumper: 3'11").

Overnight stabling ($10) and camping (FREE!) is available on site!

Click here for details and to enter.

Rally and USPC Championship Prep Sessions

RALLY PREP SESSIONS via ZOOM

Eventing Rally Prep: Wednesday, June 5, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Show Jumping Rally Prep: Wednesday, June 19, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

The goal of these sessions is to help participants, parents, and club/center leaders know what to expect at the rally and provide an opportunity to ask questions and calm any nerves that may be frazzled.

Look for notification in your email box or check our Calendar.

CHAMPIONSHIPS HM CLINICS

You Choose the Date and Location!

Are you going to championships? Schedule a horse management clinic with VRS Sue! She’ll help you organize your equipment, understand the HM rulebook, prepare for inspections, and practice the inquiry process.

Sue’s goal is to always see ZERO HM penalty points for all teams (it’s possible, trust us!). To schedule: Contact Sue at susan@cneponyclub.org.

Summer is Almost Here!

FITCH FARM SUMMER HORSEMANSHIP CAMP

June 24 – June 28, 9 am – 2 pm, Fitch Farm, Middleboro, MA
July 15 – July 19, 9 am – 2 pm, Fitch Farm, Middleboro, MA
August 12 – August 16, 9 am – 2 pm, Fitch Farm, Middleboro, MA

Fitch Farm’s day camp is for children ages 5 to 12. No riding experience necessary! Camp includes riding lessons each day (ride the farm's ponies or bring your own), crafts, games, and lots of farm animal babies to cuddle!

For more information, contact Kara Fitch at: fitchfamilyfarm@gmail.com.

RABT and CARLISLE ACADEMY JUNIOR EVENT CAMP

August 6 – August 8, 8 am – 5 pm, RABT/Carlisle Academy, Lyman, Me

Confident and more advanced participants bring their own horses and ride at Rest and Be Thankful Farm (RABT). Younger and/or less experienced participants ride at Carlisle Academy and either bring their own horses or ride Carlisle Academy horses. Camp includes mounted and unmounted activities.

Click here for more information.

NORFOLK HUNT PONY CLUB CAMP

August 12 – August 16, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm, Apple Knoll Farm, Millis, MA

NHPC’s camp is open to regional members (if space is available). This is a day camp for riders with stalls available for horses to spend the night. Mounted activities, including clinics, and unmounted activities are included.

Click here for more information.

2024 Rally Calendar

QUIZ: Sunday, April 7, Chickering School, Dover, MA
GAMES: Sunday, May 12, Green Acres Stables, Madbury, NH
DRESSAGE: Sunday, May 26, Apple Knoll Farm, Millis, MA
WMR TETRATHLON: Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2, Ring Brook Farm, Plainfield, NH
EVENTING: Sunday, June 9, Apple Knoll Farm, Millis, MA - ENTRIES OPEN, DEADLINE JUNE 3
SHOW JUMPING: Saturday, June 22, Ring Brook Farm, Plainfield, NH - ENTRIES OPEN - DEADLINE JUNE 10
D RALLY: Saturday, October 12, Hazel Grove Park, Groton, MA

The details and entry forms for our Rallies can be access on our website Calendar and under Forms -> Rally Entry Forms

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