A message from Allison:

My goal is to continue to learn and teach the art of equestrian sciences. I have far reaching educational experience, including a Bachelor of Arts and certification as a Master Instructor. I have received national honors in hunt seat and Bronze and Silver medals from the USDF. I have high-level experience in Western disciplines and driving, as well.I helped to break-ground on and found a busy equestrian facility, where I’ve taught and trained horses–from w/t schooling level to FEI and hunter jumpers. 

I have been blessed to become a professional with expertise in a lifelong love.  

I look forward to working and growing with all the members of the Southlands Foundation.

Allison King

Debbie Beatrice
Board President

Presents a Two Day Clinic

With Olympian Eric D. Horgan

 Save the Date!!!

^{October 3rd & 4th}

Private, Semi Private, and Group Lessons Available
 
Private Lesson ( 1 Hour): $135

Semi-Private ( 1 hour-1.5 hours): $120

Group (1.5-2 hours): $90

Lessons are available to riders of all levels, from pony riders and novice adults, to professionals.

There is a sign up sheet in the barn or you can call or email with Inquiries.

The group on the road!

We kicked off the summer season in June at HITS Saugerties where everyone had a great time and brought home lots of ribbons!

-Marissa Cascio and Luna moved up to the Children’s Large Pony Hunter Division for the first time and did so with great success, also taking home ribbons from the M&S Pony Medal and Large Pony Equitation.

- Madeline Berg and Maggie competed in the Children’s Sm/Med Pony Hunter Division and the Small Pony Eq and had beautiful trips all weekend…along with receiving some great ribbons!

-Caroline Passarelli and Pearl competed in the Small Pony Hunter Division where they pinned in nearly every class..including a 2nd in the first round of the classic with a score of 82!

-McCready Kearney brought Rosita along and competed in his first ever rated horse show! McCready showed in the Advanced Beginner Division as well as the Short Stirrup. McCready received a 4th on the flat in the Short Stirrup out of nearly 20 riders and was champion in the Advanced Beginner division. Way to go!

-Tallulah Kassel and her new partner Friday competed in the Pre-Children’s Hunter Division and the Maiden Equitation. Tallulah had very consistent trips and pinned in nearly every class! What a great pair you two are!

In early August we made our way back to HITS as a last-minute prep for our week-long stay in Vermont at the Manchester Horse Show. The following riders came along to HITS:

-Jennifer Quigley and Cole

-Emily McGettrick and Sheba

-Marissa Cascio and Luna

- Caroline Passarelli and Pearl

-Eleanor Neil and Teddy

We spent August 11-15th at the Vermont Summer Festival in Manchester, VT. The following riders came along for the week and did a truly impressive job!

- Eleanor Neiland Teddy competed in the Large Children’s Pony Hunters and the Maiden Equitation. Eleanor and Teddy pinned in nearly every class, receiving a 2nd in the equitation o/f and a 4th o/f in the children’s pony division. We love watching you guys come along..you’re a great pair!

- Elizabeth Finkle and Jezze also competed in the Large Children’s Pony Hunters andMaiden Equitation…also doing an exceptional job! Elizabethgot a ribbon in almost every class..including a 3rd place in a very large hack! Elizabeth and Jezze have had a great summer season together and they continue to get better every day!

-Katie Brentmeyer and Mo came along and competed in the Children’s Small/Medium Pony Hunters and 11 & under eq. This was Katie’s first ever away horse show with us and to top it off…it was “AA” rated! However, Katie pulled it off like a seasoned competitor and put in consistent and solid trips..winning a 2nd place in the competitive children’s pony division! Along with her 2nd place, Katie pinned in nearly every class and had a great time at her first horse show with us! Welcome aboard, Katie!

-Jennifer Quigley and her horse Cole had one of their most successful and consistent shows to date! Jennifer and Cole competed in the 2′6 hunter and equitation divisions, where she won both a hack and an equitation u/s..along with a 2nd place in the modified children’s hunter hack! Way to go, Jennifer! You and Cole have come so far together!

- Marissa Cascio and Lunastarted off the week in the Pre-Green Pony Division, where she marched right in andjumped around without a problem..pinning 4th and 5th against some very fancy ponies! They ended the week in the maiden eq and the Children’s Large Pony Hunters…receiving some great ribbons and truly doing a great job showing this green pony the ropes! Great job!

-Caroline Passarelli and Pearl competed in the Small Pony Hunters and had one of their most successful shows to date…receiving their highest scores yet in the pony hunter classic and ultimately winning the classic! Way to go!

-Emily McGettrick brought Friday along, where she made the exciting move up to the 3 ft equitation division with great success! After a full year in the jumpers, watching Emily navigate the hunter and eq ring with Friday was truly a joy! Emily had some beautiful trips and received some well deserved ribbons in the modified children’s hunters earlier in the week out of a huge field of riders. Way to go Emily!

As always, TSF made the short trip over to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds where we brought along an always large group of riders, ponies and horses. Everyone did an amazing job and had an awesome time at this historical, local venue. Great Job everyone!

Leadliners

Isabella Ercolano & Tiffany, Maya Henkin & Mikey, Daisy Loeb & Jezze, Maple Loeb & Mo, Rowan VanWormer & Rosita

- Olivia Charles & Rosita- walk/trot reserve champion!

-Danielle DiLorenzo & Popcorn-great ribbons in their first 2′ horse show away!

-Elizabeth Finkle & Jezze- reserve champion in the puddle jumpers and ribbons in the pony hunters!

-Gabby Montanino & Mo- awesome ribbons in the 2′ pony hunters and eq!

-Ryann Terwilliger & Popcorn- Champion in the low eq!

-Amelia Coleman & Rosita- reserve champion in the short stirrup!

-Caroline Passarelli & Mikey- 1st place in the pony pleasure!

-Jacob Leach& Beamer- amazing ribbons all week in the 3′ hunters…including many wins and reserve champion and a 1st place in the Marshall and Sterling Children’s Hunter Classic!

-Madeline Berg & Maggie- winner of the pony hunter perpetual trophy!

-Sarah Rodriguez & Sandstone-winner of a pony class..as well as many wonderful ribbons!

-Laurie Cease & Bling- very successful return to showing in the adult eq! way to go!

-Nicole Wiley & Cookie- awesome job in the puddle jumpers after a long break from the show ring…Cookie has really come so far! Great job, Nicole!

-Cecilia Edwards & Bling- great job in the low hunters..these two really make a great pair!

-Emily McGettrick & Sheba- winner in the 3′ jumpers..and reserve champion!! Awesome job!

- Sarah Cotter & Stuart & Mo- great job with Stuart at his first show in the puddle jumpers and great ribbons in the pony hunters with Mo, including a 2nd place in a huge class!

-Emma Witherwax & Punky- a job well done in the puddle jumpers…way to go!

We will be accepting bids via email with a closing date of Saturday, September 4th.  

All proceeds benefit the Southlands Foundation    

 To place a bid, please email:  info@southlands.org  

* Indicate the item you are interested in and your bid amount.   

* We will notify winners via email at the end of the day on September 4th!  

* Winners may pick up items at the Southlands office or arrange for delivery.    

Thank you and happy bidding!  

#1 I LOVE THE DUTCHESS COUNTY FAIR!  BASKET OF GOODIES TO REMIND YOU OF THE FUN YOU HAVE AT THE FAIR ALL YEAR ‘ROUND.  INCLUDES DUTCHESS COUNTY FAIR MUG, TOTE BAG, CAP, T-SHIRT, KEY CHAIN AND STUFFED BEAR.  VALUE:  $30  (minimum bid: $15) CURRENT BID $40.00

 #2 DEL’S DAIRY CRÈME.  I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM!  ESPECIALLY FROM DEL’S DAIRY CRÈME IN RHINEBECK.  $10 GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR YOUR FAVORITE TREAT.  (minimum bid:  $5) CURRENT BID $15.00

 #3, #4, #5  GET FIT AT IXL!  THREE, ONE-MONTH TRIAL MEMBERSHIPS WITH 2 TRAINING SESSIONS AND UNLIMITED TANNING (EACH).  ONE GIFT CERTIFICATE PER PERSON.  EXPIRES:  12/31/10.  CALL AHEAD TO ARRANGE TRAINING SESSION.  VALUE:  $100 EACH (minimum bid each:  $50) CURRENT BID $50

 #6  BARN TOUR.  TOUR SOME FO THE RAREST, OLDEST DUTCH BARNS IN THE U-S, RIGHT HERE IN RHINEBECK AND CLINTON.  EIGHT PRIVATELY OWNED HISTORIC BUILDINGS ARE OPENED EXCLUSIVELY FOR WINNAKEE LAND TRUST GUESTS.  A MAPPED BROCHURE OUTLINES THE SELF-GUIDED ROUTE.  DOCENTS GUIDE YOU THROUGH EACH SITE, POINTING OUT HOW THE BUILDINGS WERE BUILT AND USED.  WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION AFTE RTHE TOUR.  WEEKEND IN OCTOBER TO BE DETERMINED.  GOOD FOR (2) GUESTS.  VALUE:  $80 (minimum bid: $40) CURRENT BID $125.00

 #7 MEET THE METS!  ….OR AT LEAST SEE THEM PLAY AT CITIFIELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH AT 7:10PM WHEN THEY TAKE ON THE PITTSBURGH PIRATES.  FIELD SEATS, SECTION 105, ROW 29.  SEATS 1, 2, 3, AND 4.  NO RAINCHECK.  VALUE:  $168 (minimum bid: $80)CURRENT BID $80.00

 #8  BOUQUET.  WATERCOLOR BY RHINEBECK ARTIST JOY GROSS.  VALUE:  $135 (minimum bid: $70) CURRENT BID: $165.00

#9 MOVIE NIGHT! FOUR PASSES TO THE LYCEUM CINEMA IN RED HOOK.  YOU CHOOSE: MATINEE OR EVENING.  GOOD FOR 3D, TOO!  INCLUDES YOUR OWN POPCORN BOX, MOVIE CANDY AND MICROWAVE POPCORN FOR A MOVIE AT HOME.  MUST USE PASSES BEFORE 12/31/10.  VALUE:  $40 (minimum bid $20)

April 18th Horse Show Results are Now Available!

Please Click Here to view!

Nicole Wiley, our devoted student, employee, and member of Southlands will be going to Marist College in the fall on a full scholarship! We couldn’t be prouder! Nicole received the following honors: the Hudson Valley Scholarship, the Academic Competitiveness Grant, the Pell Grant, the SEOG Grant, and the Tap Award.

Way to go, Nicole!

presents a clinic with

 Eric Horgan

April 9th, 10th,11th

Eric Horgan has over 20 years of world-class competitive training, including multiple European, World Championship and Olympic events. Eric also serves on the Instructors’ Certification Committee of the United Stated Eventing Association.

Group Lesson (1.5 hrs): $90

 Semi-Pvt Lesson(1 hr): $120

Private Lesson (1 hr): $135

welcomes

SAMANTHA WILLIAMS

Saturday, April 17th

Sam has been riding all her life, has been competing for 20 years, and has been teaching and training for 11 years. She has worked in the US and Germany for various FEI trainers, including long-term for Arlene Page and Chris Hickey. Sam has schooled through Grand Prix and has shown through 4th level. Before she began concentrating solely on dressage, she evemted through Preliminary Level on her self-made horse, Gretchen. Sam is an active USDF member.

Rates (Member/Non-Member)

Private ( 45 mins)- $95/$110

Semi-Private (1 hr)- $85/$100

Group Lesson (1 1/4 hr)- $75/$90

Please call the office at 876-4862 ext 100 for further questions and to reserve a space with Samantha!