The Southlands Foundation ~ Spring 2005 Update

Happy Spring everyone! This update is long overdue, so get comfortable.

We have several upcoming events that I want to make sure you are all aware of.
 
~ April 30, Saturday, is our first Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show.
I am pleased to say we have a record number of our own students participating and have gotten several early entries from outside competitors. Please keep your fingers crossed that the rain holds off. The food booth for this show will benefit our 4H Club, the Gentle Giants. Come prepared to eat!

~ May 7, Saturday, we will be hosting a Community Day. There is a sign-up sheet for volunteers on the bulletin board outside the office. We will need help with pony rides, the Southlands information table, a drink concession table, and manning the barn. The hours are from 12:00 - 4:00.
The sign-up sheet is broken down by times, so no one has to do any one thing for four hours. Please tell your friends to come and see why Southlands is such a valuable community resource.

~ May 15, Sunday, is our first Schooling Dressage Show and Combined Test. Volunteers are needed that day for ring stewards, scribes, and runners.

~ June 4, Saturday, is a fundraiser luncheon in the VIP pavilion at HITS. This is going to be a wonderful event, so please mark your calendars and plan on attending. If you haven't been to the HITS show grounds yet, it is a must see. Tom Struzzieri and his team have built a world-class show grounds that will host the Rolex National Show Jumping Championship, among other wonderful events. We are fortunate to have Tom as a previous Board member and he is still with us in an advisory capacity. He is a strong supporter of Southlands and our mission and has graciously offered the VIP pavilion to us. Invitations will be sent out in the near future. There is also an antique show that weekend and item appraisals are available for a $5.00 donation, which will benefit the Family of Woodstock organization. If you are interested in attending, could you please let me know. Volunteers are also needed to help coordinate this event.

~ June 11, Saturday, is our Annual Meeting. All members are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be at 4:00 followed by a potluck dinner. A sign-up sheet will be posted closer to the date.
 

Away Horse Shows:
Leah has several dates posted on the bulletin board for shows.
Please let her know as soon as possible if there is a show you are interested in attending.

February 20 at Gardnertown:
Claire Guerreiro & Chips ~ Champion, Pre Short Stirrup
Emma Falanga & Georgia ~ Reserve Champion, Short Stirrup Equitation
Isabella Garland & Larry ~ Reserve Champion, 2'6"
Jessica Lolakas, Polly Rogers and Abby Lowin were all in the ribbons.

March 13 at Gardnertown:
Claire Guerreiro & Tiffany ~ Champion, Pre Short Stirrup
Eleanor Neil & Georgia ~ Reserve Champion, Pre Short Stirrup
Emma Falanga, Evie Aaron, Amy Malik and Flora Veitch were all in the ribbons.

March 20 at Fairfield County Hunt Club:
Ribbons won by Isabella Garland, Nikki Guerreiro, Amelia Bove and Judy Miller's Tom.

April 24 at Crosswinds:
Leah Epstein & El Dominicano (Dominic) ~ Champion, 2' Hunters
Leah Epstein & Raison D'Etre (Raisin) ~ Reserve Champion, 2'6" Hunters
Amelia Bove & Boyfriend ~ Reserve Champion, 3' Hunters
Claire Guerreiro & Tiffany ~ Reserve Champion, Pre Short Stirrup
Congratulations to Tasha Houghton, Isabella Garland and Nikki Guerreiro on good ribbons and to everyone else on a job well done!

Membership & Donations:
Thank you to everyone who has renewed your membership for this year and to those who are new members. We will send out renewal notices quarterly.
Sandra Barbara
 Zoe Hitzig
Nancy Strohsahl
Kim Barke & Chloe Monahan
 Stewart & Sherry Kahn
Debbie Wierum
Sharon Barnard
 Rebecca Kilberg
Kathryn Windley
Morgan Battenfeld
 Brenda Klaproth
Andrea Woodner
Debbie Beatrice
 Linda Leskody
Dominique Beeh
 Noelle Litra
Naomi & Peter Calabro
 Mary Lunt
Marissa Cascio
 Rose Mandel
Natalie Ciccone
 Amanda Miller
Reilly Cookingham
 Mona Payton
Peggy Cuccurullo
 Elise Quasebarth & Eleanor Neil
Betty Davis
Lorraine Rikert
Jill Durand
 Harry & Rebecca Rosen
JoAnn, Emma & Tessa Falanga
 Andy & Eileen Santandra
Kristine & Taylor Glass
 Gale & Paul Schaefer
Paige Gallo
 Sarah Schaefer
Katie Goetz
 Beth & Laura Sickler
Ada Harrison
 Adrienna & Christiana Sieverding
Haughey Family
Matthew & Priscilla Snyder
Eliot Hawkins
 Helen Sterople
Clare Hawkins
 Nancy Stringham
Claudia Helmes
 Sibby Tower

I am pleased to say we were the recipients of two wonderful stock donations totaling $25,000.
Please keep this option in mind when you are considering a gift to Southlands.
This is the time of year for replenishing our supplies. Items we always appreciate are fly spray, fly masks, shampoo, mane & tail brushes (these have a special way of disappearing) and tack sponges and cleaner.
We are also in need of some new outdoor benches and/or chairs.
Any contributions towards those items would be greatly appreciated.
 
Summer Programs:
We still have some space in our Summer Program sessions. Please notify the office if you need a registration form or speak to your instructor for more information.

Lessons:
Please remember if you have to cancel a lesson, there are many opportunities for make-ups!
Pam and the instructors would be more than happy to help you find an alternate time.

Watch the bulletin board and email for upcoming trail ride opportunities!

Thank you to Kris Glass for planting the beautiful pansies!