Important Reminder:

Chase Farms will be closed Tuesday December 24- Wednesday, December 25th and Wednesday, January 1st. We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe holiday! 2013

Holiday Season update

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Chase Chargers are Charging for a Change

Chase Farms is very proud of the Chargers!

On November 9th, the Chase Chargers set out to Walmart on 101A in Nashua to raise money for the New Hampshire Food Bank. This food bank supplies and aids numerous shelters and pantries throughout the state. These tough girls braved the seasonably cold temperatures to help people in need. They did an

exceptional job. They raised $1,157 to give to the food bank. On November 27th, they were able to deliver their money to the food bank, they even got themselves a cameo on News 9! Great job girls, we are so proud of you!

Also, a big thanks goes to Tricia Harding for organizing this event and all the parents that helped out!

Horse in the

Spotlight

Kalaramas Mae Mercer“Maisy”

Maisy joined Chase Farms as a yearling from Kalarama Farm. Maisy’s by French Legionarre x Kalarama’s Singing The Blues. She was purchased by the Capodilupo family in 2010. Maisy’s first show experience was Syracuse International Horse Show in 2012. She tagged along with the Chase Farms gang to get some horse show experience. Her first actual show was Octoberfest in 2012, where Colleen showed Maisy in a 3 year old class. She did a great job her first time in a show ring. Maisy is 4 years old and loves mints and apples. She equally loves attention and has a sneezing habit when she gets nervous. Owner Madeline says her favorite color is purple and red and her favorite quote is “Go Big or Go Home “. Maisy is located in the main barn, two stalls from the show tack room.

Rider in the Spotlight: Hannah Dekarski Hanna started riding when she was about 8 years old. She started off riding once a week, then quickly picked up an additional lesson to focus on her skills. Hannah jumped right into showing in the Academy WT leadline division. She has shown seven shows, on two different horses: Jewel and Vinny. Amazingly, in those seven shows, she has won four blue ribbons and 2 red ribbons. Her favorite memory is riding Vinny at Octoberest this past October, and cantering is her favorite to work on at home. Winter is this rider’s favorite season because of her other hobby, skiing! Hannah is a true animal lover, she shares her love for Vinny (her favorite horse) with her two Golden Retrievers, Chloe & Molly. Hannah competed for the first time off leadline December 8 to two red ribbons! We are very proud of you hannah Hannah dream horse to ride is Emmet because he is fast and huge! Her advice to new riders: If you work hard and try your best you can accomplish many things.

Upcoming Events: Mark your CalendarsSaturday  December  14th  5:30-­‐7:00pm:  Chase  Chargers  Meeting.  This  meeting  we  will  be  working  on  a  mission  statement  and  doing  arts  and  crafts  projects.  Come  hungry  because  pizza  will  be  provided!  

Sunday  December  15th  4:00-­‐6:00pm:  Chase  Farms  Holiday  Party.  Everyone  is  welcome  to  join  us  as  we  close  out  the  2013  show  season  and  welcome  in  the  2014  season.  Food  sign  up  is  in  the  barn.  

Monday  December  23rd  &  Saturday  December  28th  10-­‐3pm:  Chase  Chargers  Camp.  Campers  will  participate  in  horsemanship,  informative  lessons  and  arts  &  crafts.  Cost  is  $65.00  per  day  or  $120.00  for  both  days.  Campers  can  bring  a  friend  for  free!  

Everyones favorite hound

Chase Chargers events:

Chargers Coat DriveIn the lounge you will see the collection bins. The chargers have already filled this bin a few times! Keep bringing in those old coats. Don’t forget to let your instructor know so you get your volunteer point. Donations will be collected until December 20th

Chargers Food Drivein the lounge you will see the food drive collection bin. Every 3 cans equals one volunteer point. Thanks to all the chargers and parents who have already donated those cans. Keep up the great work. Collection will end December 20th

Adopt a FamilyAdopt A FamilyThere will be a Christmas tree set up in the lounge started Tuesday, December 9th. If you would like to participate in helping out a family in need, please take one of the gift tags that is hanging on the tree. Please purchase the stated gift and return under the tree, unwrapped, by December 18th. Guessing GameBe on the lookout for the next guessing game in the lounge. Each guess is $1 and proceeds will go directly to sponsoring New England Horse Shows. Morgan Hudon was the last winner. Get those guesses in!

Happy Birthday to the following December Birthdays

Morgan Hudon- December 3rdSofia Daigle- December 8th Bella Jette- December 10thLinda Evans - December 15thArden Cavallo- December 29thSabrina Daigle- December 29thErin Welch- December 30th

Chase Farms welcomes:Kalaramas Tanzanite

“Rex”

Callaways My Pleasure- “Eddie” is an absolute doll. He loves peppermints and attention. Be sure to say hi to this handsome gaited gelding with the white face.

The first two are training horses located in the arena stalls. Both are sweet. Stop by

there stalls to say hi!

Equi-lesson UpdateThe online scheduling program

EQUILESSON © is entering the final stages of setup. Jess will be contacting a few people each week to help them make the transition. We are hoping to have the entire lesson program transitioned by mid-January. Monthly statements will be emailed from now on, if you would prefer a paper copy, please see Jess. Thank you to everyone who has helped test this system and our great staff for accommodating such a big change!

Holiday Gift Certificates:Ask your instructor about Holiday gift

certificates. They make awesome stocking stuffers!

Refer A Friend program:For every lesson referral you will receive

one free private lesson to be used in addition to your weekly lesson! There is no limit to the amount of referrals you may send to us. Please make sure to have your referral say your name so we can get you your free lesson!

Sibling Discount:Siblings of Chase Farms riders will

receive a 50% discount for the first three months of riding. Ask your instructor for more information.

Chase Farms Holiday Promotion*

Buy 1 private, get 1 private free. Purchase up to 3 packages. Save up to $150!

Please see Jess or Joy if you have any questions!

**Available for riders not currently riding in weekly lessons; riders currently riding in a weekly lesson can use this voucher in addition to their current regular lesson(s); Three valid per rider.

**Must be redeemed between 1/1-3/31

Tournament Information

Our winter tournament season is already underway. These local, day shows offer a great introduction to show or, for more experienced riders, a chance to gain further showing experience and confidence for the 2014 show season. There are a range of classes from “leadline walk” to “adult w/t/c” Riders are required to wear riding boots, gloves, Kentucky jodhpurs, a helmet, and an academy shirt/vest is preferred. New riders that may not have an academy outfit can wear a fitted, solid colored vest and a long sleeve shirt.Riders must participate in two tournaments in order to qualify for the Tournament finals which are held in April in West Springfield, MA at the UPHA Spring Premiere Horse Show. December Tournament: Chrislar Farm

We had quite a succesful kick of tournament of the season. Abbie Palker showed the young Kalarama’s Ultimate Student to a top 3 place in the Open Park Class. Emily Vanduren took home the blue in the Advanced 17 & under equitation class, and well as the Reserve in the showmanshp. Allegra Dotti showed the 2 year old Kalarama’s Big Easy “Biggie” in his first show to a nice ribbon. This young horse was a superstar. Meghan Scott took on cantering for the first time with our beloved Vinny in the Intermediate 17 & under division. She placed fourth out of seven in showmanship, and fifth out of seven in equitation. Way to go Meghan! Olivia Whitten placed third in equitation in the Intermediate 17 & under. This concluded our morning session. LIsa Palker kicked off the afternoon with a Blue in the Advanced Adult equitation with Itchy! In showmanship she took home the yellow ribbon. Emily Vanduren came back to win the Intermediate pattern class out of 6 riders! Our leadliners made us very proud. Phoebe Constanteneau, in her first tournament ever, took home the blue in showmanship out of 5 kids! Way to go Phoebe. She took home the yellow in equitation. Arden Cavallo and Ava Mansperger, both in there debut tournaments, did a great job. Arden was third in both of her classes, and Ava was fourth, and fifth. We look forward to what these young riders will do in the future. Jordan Tedesco, in her first tournament ever, took on the walk-trot division. She had a nice ride, placing fourth in both her classes. We are very proud of this rider for her determination. Hannah Dekarski finished off the day, pinning second in both of her classes with five riders. This was her first time off leadline. All Chase Farm riders made us very proud this past weekend. Thanks to the parents for getting the kids there, and as always our wonderful staff!

This years essay question is as follows:

Who is your greatest equestrian mentor and what are some lessons you have learned from him/her?

There is three: $500 scholorships, and one grand prize. The money may be used for anything horse approved by the committee such as lessons, shows, tack or any equine purpose. There is three age groups. We encourage all our tournament riders to participate!

This Month We

Remember

As our show season has ended Chase Farms wishes our veteran riders a nice winter, as well as wishing our new riders good luck in the tournaments!

Emily vanduren showing CH Rastafarian october 2009 in the walk/trot division!

Madeline Capodilupo showing WC Aristocratacalle in August 2008 in the 8&under

walk/trot division

Abbie Palker showining My Gisele in the 3-gaited pony division in 2010!

Bella Jette at her first winter tournament as a 3 year old in January 2010!

Meghan Scott showing Academy June 2009!

Chase Farms News...High Point Awards:

Chase Farms congratulates the following riders on their accomplishments:

North Shore High Point WinnersMeghan Scott, Bella Jette, Jessica Ryan,

and Lacey Jette!

SNESA High point winners!

Donna Boulanger, Jessica Barry, I Want To Tango Too (Cheryl

Fitzpatrick), High Class Action (Kayla Ferrandino), Madeline

Capodilupo, Bella Jette, Linda Evans, Olivia Whitten, Lacey Jette,

Chase Fitzpatrick, Morgan Hudon, and Jessica Ryan!

Working Student Program:

Thanks to all who have volunteered for the working student program. We have had great success this past month. Ask your instructor if you have any questions, or would like to sign up for this fantastic opportunity.

Congratulations to Jennifer McGarvey

on the purchase of Kalarama’s Semair

A Friendly Reminder from Your Instructors!

Proper riding attire is required during your lessons at Chase Farms. Kentucky jodhpurs and riding boots are preferred, although long pants and a boot with a heel are allowed. Having the proper riding attire can help a rider grow their skills. We ask that if your rider has been taking lessons continuously for more than three months that you look into purchasing your rider their own helmet, a pair of jodhpurs and riding boots. With the holidays coming up, it would make the perfect gift! If you have any questions, please ask your instructor!

Horses out to Play

At the end of the show

season, Chase Farm

show horses enjoy

being turned out and

playing. Pictured is

Deliverance enjoying

play time. These horses work hard all year for their

riders, and love getting to play with friends outside.

Chase Chargers November meeting

The Chase Chargers November meeting was a huge success. Our

young chargers met for a night filled

with fun, horses and binder

decorating!

Thanks to the Mansperger girls for

providing our snack at this meeting.

CHASE FARMS 2013

Chase Farms146 Federal Hill Road

Hollis NH 03049

Colleen Fitzpatrick Owner/Trainer Joy RumaAsst. Trainer/Lesson Instructor Jessica Barry Lesson InstructorMorgan McKenneyLesson Instructor Gina PucilloLesson Instructor

Any questions regarding lessons or lesson billing may be directed to Joy or Jess!Joy@chasefarmsnh.comJessica@chasefarmsnh.com