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Awards Banquet SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2011 HARTFORD MARRIOTT, HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT Welcome to the 41st Annual
Awards Banquet
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2011
HARTFORD MARRIOTT, HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
Welcome to the 41st Annual
2010 Year End Awards Banquet
This completes my second year as President of the CHJA, and I continue to be amazed by the loyalty and dedication ourmembers exhibit. As an organization, we continue to weatherthe current economic conditions well, as demonstrated by one of our biggest CHJA Medal Finals this year. Again, I mustcommend all of our wonderful Committee Members, BoardMembers and other volunteers. Without them we would not be able to provide such a great organization. They are toonumerous to thank individually but most of you know who you are. My grateful thanks to each and every one of you!
Looking toward next year, I hope we can continue to provide a strong and friendly environment for our membership to participate in the sport we all love. The Board continues tostrive to improve and to keep abreast of the changes in ourindustry. As I said last year, we make an effort to provide youwith a quality state organization that you can be proud to be a member of! It is always important to us to hear from youand we encourage you to contact us with any thoughts or suggestions that you may have. As President I know I speak for the entire Board of Directors inwishing you a happy, safe andsuccessful 2011 Show Year!
Carla Sharp, CHJA President
OFFICERS
PresidentCarla Sharp
First Vice PresidentSusan Horn
Chairman Awards Committee
Second Vice PresidentLynn Taylor
Chairman Standards Committee
Third Vice PresidentHolly Rebello
Co Chairman Equitation Committee
TreasurerKaren Amedeo
Co Chairman Equitation Committee
SecretaryCynthia Jensen
PAST PRESIDENT
Beverly Gifford Vars
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Geoffrey M. Allison
Armand Chenelle
Matt Couzens
Jane Dow Burt
Maria HoweCorresponding Secretary
Sherry LynchChairman Banquet Committee
Jane MillerChairman Scholarship Committee
Jessica Roth Thomas
PHOTOGRAPHER
Bryan NigroBryan Nigro Show Photography
MUSIC
Aerin Burke
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A Message from the President
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Sportsmanship AwardPresident’s Award
GLENN DUFFEE MEMORIAL TROPHY
Donated by The Glenn Duffee Family & The CHJA
This award is presented annually to recognizeand honor someone who has given unselfishly toour sport and to the CHJA, above and beyondpersonal interests. The recipient of this award ischosen by the CHJA President to be honored bythe Membership at the Annual Banquet.
Sue HornSue Horn has been a member of the CHJA and anactive member of the Board of Directors for morethan 15 years. Currently serving as the First VicePresident, she has also serves on the EquitationCommittee, Nominating Committee, and the AwardsCommittee. Sue has chaired the Awards Committee for the last five years and tirelessly donates hours ofher time making sure our awards are not only goodquality but economically viable.
An accomplished rider and respected professional,Sue is a willing participant in many other CHJA
activities and often shares hervast experience in the
horse business. She isquick to volunteer
and does so with asmile. A devotedwife and mother,Sue runs River’sEdge Farm wheregood sportsman-
ship and horse-manship are always
a part of the lessonsshe teaches.
JULIA COTTER MEMORIAL TROPHY
Donated by Hugh Kerrigan & The Farmington Polo Club
This award is presented annually to anAmateur or Junior member whose characterbest exemplifies the qualities of decency, fair play, and graciousness in victory or defeat.
Meg JohnsonSportsmanship is defined as having the qualities ofdecency, fair play and graciousness in victory ordefeat. Tonight, the definition of sportsmanship isMeg Johnson! Meg’s smile says it all! No matter how a lesson or show goes for her, the smile is everpresent. At shows or at finals, she can be counted on to provide encouragement to everyone. In Meg’sworld the horse always comes first! But this year,Meg added strength and courage to her qualities ofsportsmanship when she publicly endured the lossof her horse at a major horse show. With grace anddignity Meg has continued riding and providingencouragement to everyone around her. Meg is a role model for both Junior and Adult riders, and...
the smile is still there!
PAST RECIPIENTS
1990Jennifer Tomberg
1991Sachine Bell
1992Erin Shannon
1993Elizabeth Vars
1994Lisa de Koning
1995Susan Knapp
1996Sarah Kruel
1998Alison Hertel
1999Kelsey Amedeo
2000Briana King
2001Holly Rebello
2002Kristin Fedor
2003Alex Trueb
2004Meg Wilkison
2005Colleen Sullivan
2006Kayla Schneider
2007Dana Knoll
2008Hilary Andrysick
2009Gabrielle Cheney
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PAST RECIPIENTS
2001Doug Snowberger
2002Emerson Burr
2003Beverly Gifford Vars
2004Karen Amedeo
2005Jane Dow Burt
2006Jane Miller
2007Armand Chenelle
2008Cynthia Jensen
2009Lynn Taylor
Tara graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2008 and is a teacher
in the Suffield school system. Riding and
showing for 20 years, Tara trainswith Martha and
Armand Chenelle,Among her many
blue ribbons, Tara was Reserve
Champion at IHSANationals in 2010.
Thank you Tara for your exceptional
efforts on behalf of the CHJA.
A 2005 graduate of Stonehill College,Kelsey is employed as the Controller at
Industronics in Windsor, CT. She has been riding and competing
for 17 years and under the direction of Martha
and Armand Chenellehas won both state
and national championships. In
1999 Kelsey wasawarded the CHJA
SportsmanshipAward and receiveda CHJA Scholarshipin 2000. Thank you
Kelsey for your effort,devotion and commit-
ment to the CHJA.
Distinguished Service Award
This award is presented annually as anexpression of our appreciation for a memberwho has made extraordinary contributions to the association.
Kelsey AmedeoKelsey Amedeo is being honored with theDistinguished Service Award tonight in recognitionof the many hours she has generously volunteered tothe CHJA. Initially a member of the Junior EquitationCommittee, Kelsey has served on the EquitationCommittee since 2003 where she assists with theMedal Finals pre show preparation, awards, programand event set up. She is a member of the BanquetAwards Committee, helps with the Scholarship Raffle and assists in the CHJA office with the pointaccounting and member renewals. With her easysmile, organizational skills and “can do” attitude sheis never too busy to volunteer her time.
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PAST RECIPIENTS
1996Ken Betuker
1997Beverly Gifford Vars
1998Jane Miller
1999Frank CunninghamSteve McAllister
2000Amanda Klemyk
2001Karen AmedeoLynn Taylor
2002Armand Chenelle
2003Jane Dow Burt
2004Susan Horn
2005Cynthia Jensen
2006Sherry Lynch
2007Holly Rebello
2008Matthew Couzens
2009Carla SharpDonna Poeta
Distinguished Service Award
This award is presented annually as anexpression of our appreciation for a memberwho has made extraordinary contributions to the association.
Tara LynchTara Lynch has volunteered her time to the CHJA forseveral years and tonight we are delighted to honorher with the Distinguished Service Award. Initially amember of the Junior Equitation Committee, shejoined the Equitation Committee in 2003. At MedalFinals, she helps in the hospitality tent, and isresponsible for the selection and purchase of the giftsfor the Juniors in their last year. She also works at the in gate! As CHJA Historian, Tara’s creativity isresponsible for the beautiful Banquet and MedalFinals scrapbooks which are on display at both events.Since 2004 Tara has Co Chaired the Annual AwardsBanquet, an overwhelming responsibility that shehandles with ease and graciousness. Tara has alsoassisted in the CHJA office whenever needed.
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PAST RECIPIENTS
1996Ken Betuker
1997Beverly Gifford Vars
1998Jane Miller
1999Frank CunninghamSteve McAllister
2000Amanda Klemyk
2001Karen AmedeoLynn Taylor
2002Armand Chenelle
2003Jane Dow Burt
2004Susan Horn
2005Cynthia Jensen
2006Sherry Lynch
2007Holly Rebello
2008Matthew Couzens
2009Carla SharpDonna Poeta
Career Achievement Award
“BRAVE” AWARD
Given by Matt Couzens in honor of “Sherwood Forest”, known as “Brave”.
Presented to a horse or pony who has excelledin competition over many years and with manyriders and who serves as an ambassador of our sport by contributing to its growth througha kind and brave temperament wrapped inexceptional talent.
Velasques“ Blitz”He was known as an equitation superstar. Fromtight rollbacks to a flawless counter canter, he couldeasily double as a hunter. Owned and ridden byBrittany Johnson, all eyes turned to any ring that theteam entered. From local shows to Big Eq Finals,Blitz and Brittany were unstoppable in equitationclasses as well as hunters. After moving into theadult ranks, Blitz and Brittany placed at every final.
When Brittany left for college, Blitz transformed intoa teacher. He used his winning ways to give confi-dence to other riders. He helped one junior qualify forequitation finals and competed at Maclay Regionals.
He showed another young rider just starting outin the equitation world how it was done
while letting her make the mistakes sheneeded to learn. Blitz’s patience and
compassion made him a favorite atIHSA shows with many riders ofvaried abilities. He always behavinglike a champion regardless ofwhat distance he was placed at!
Sadly, Blitz passed away this year,but is tonight’s recipient of the
“Brave Award” as he touched the livesof many young riders by giving them
the confidence they needed to succeedin the show ring!
PAST RECIPIENTS
2006London Fog
2007Masquerade
2008Sunny Side Up
2009Charlotte’s Web
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Heaven Bound Award
HEAVEN BOUND AWARD
Given by the Hyyppa Family in honor of“Heaven Bound”.
Awarded to a special “competitor” and “teacher”who touched and influenced many lives.
Turbo “ Brady”“Brady” was a very special horse who competed until the age of 24 after which he spent six years beingcatered to and loved as he enjoying a well deservedretirement. Sadly, Brady passed away this year. Ownedand ridden by Jessica Roth Thomas, he was a GrandPrix horse that was partnered with not only Jessica, butDavid Wilbur, Linda Langmeier, Abbi Seley Ferrigno,John Brennan and Michael Kirby to name a few.
“He was stuck in his ways, but if you loved him forthe way he was, he would give you his heart andwould do anything for you!”
“Once in a lifetime does an animal really touch yourheart and influence your every decision in life.”
PAST RECIPIENTS
2006Heaven Bound
2007Sparkle City
2008Sunny Side Up
2009Galen Tidings
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© DAVID MULLINIX
“There is a uniquebond between the rider and
the horse. Thehorse respectsthe rider andthe rider the
horse. There isnothing betterthan walkinginto the barn
and having yourhorse whinny at the sight of you or the
sound of your voice.”
$3,000 CHJA Scholarship$3,000 CHJA Scholarship
PAST CHAMPIONS
1991Katherine Barna
1992Kirsten Grasshoff
1993Jennifer Fleury
1994Adria Parkinson
1995Jennifer Cardile
1996Erica Webber
1997Heidi Graf
1998Jessica Snowberger
1999Megan Wassall
2000Kelsey Amedeo
2001Penny Hoyt
2002Kristin Fedor
2003Deborah Kaufman
2004Kacie Hare
2005Kaitlyn Kasinskas
2006Kayla Schneider
2007Brittany Johnson
2008Olivia Hendricks
2009Elizabeth Benfield
PAST RESERVECHAMPIONS
1991Laura Gosselin
1992Melissa Peltron
1993Katherine Beveridge
1994Hillary Schreiber
1995Kristen DeLuca
1996Kimberly Klayer Hart
1997Katie Battison
1998Maria Triolo
1999Stephanie Kealey
2000Alissa Omartian
2001Kara Gallagher
2002Lauren Pierce
2003Meg Wilkison
2004Victoria Valenti
2005Devon Poeta
2006Logan Allison
2007Katie Philbrook
2008Emily Pope
2009Katie Drake
In Memory of Katie Battison
CHAMPION
Victoria StevensVictoria is an honor and advanced placement studentwith nearly a straight A average at Robert E. FitchHigh School in Groton, CT. She manages to achievethis midst an extremely active riding career and volunteer work with the Rotary Interact CommunityOutreach program. She has also served as a warm up rider for Connecticut College IHSA shows, a jumpjudge at Mystic Valley Hunt Club eventing shows,IEA team member for Southeastern Connecticut, andshow groom. Her teachers and coaches speak veryhighly of her work ethic, dedication, and her deter-mination to succeed while helping others to do thesame. She impresses everyone with her maturity andremarkable ability to gain the trust and confidence ofothers. In the words of her trainer, “What sets Victoriaapart is her dedication to all aspects of the sport. Sheis a horseman.” Victoria began riding as a reward forworking hard in school, but the confidence she gainedas a result of this fulfilling experience “spilled over intomy schoolwork and helped me excel in academics.”
In Memory of Katie Battison
CHAMPION
Irene PelusoIrene has many passions: music, writing, pursuing acareer in medicine, and of course, horses. An honorsstudent at Farmington High School, she has challengedherself with a very intense and demanding AdvancedPlacement course load, while winning awards in CHJAOpen Equitation, USEF Zone 1 Children’s Jumpers,National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, MusicHonor Society, and the Fine Line Literary Magazine.She was junior committee co-chair of the Folly FarmClassic Benefit horse show, raising funds to supportThe Hole in the Wall Gang Camp program. To herteachers, Irene “exudes a poised, rational self-confi-dence that makes her a natural leader,” and she is “a student of high integrity who holds herself to thehighest standards of performance and quality.” Irenehas embraced a motto to live by: “Sometimes whenyou slow down, you go faster.” She writes, “There aremoments which I think back on and wish that I hadjust taken one extra deep breath, stopped talking forone minute to listen, thought about my plan for just
another second longer, orlistened to advice when
it was given to me.”
“The road tobecoming a
physician willbe a long and
sometimes tiring one, butthe lessons of
persistence, timemanagement and
focus that I utilizein my riding will
carry over into mycareer choice.”
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GOLD MEDAL
The Kasinskas FamilyCheshire, CT
The Katz Family West Hartford, CT
Peter B. MannDanielson, CT
Aimee MontanaroWestport, CT
The Soper FamilySouthport, CT
SILVER MEDAL
Bobby Lou BoylanPawcatuck, CT
The Franklin FamilyWest Simsbury, CT
The Torre FamilyBedford, NY
BRONZE MEDAL
The Brown FamilyDarien, CT
The Hupy FamilyRidgefield, CT
The Jack FamilyFairfield, CT
The Janesky FamilyMiddlebury, CT
The Laires FamilySomers, CT
The Martinelli FamilyOxford, CT
The Mooney FamilyPomfret Center, CT
The Pennington FamilySimsbury, CT
The Porter FamilySomers, CT
The Rosenwasser FamilyNew York, NY
Joseph Rowey North Smithfield, RI
Rebecca SariaTrumbull, CT
Melanie TurchynWilton, CT
The Upright FamilyGardiner, NY
Trudy Wissel Suffield, CT
PATRONS
The Bass FamilyNorwalk, CT
The Belcourt FamilyMount Carmel, CT
Linda Evans South Hadley, MA
The Forsyth FamilyStamford, CT
The Fydenkevez FamilyEast Longmeadow, MA
The Friedman FamilyRoxbury, CT
The Henry FamilyEllington, CT
The Luke FamilyEnfield, CT
The Resnick FamilySouth Hadley, MA
The Sullivan FamilyGroton, CT
The Wertheim FamilyFarmington, CT
2010 Scholarship Fund Donors
Since the inception of the fund in 1989, we have awarded over $60,000 to CHJA members based on their academic performance,
character references, teacher recommendations and participation in the CHJA. A special thank you to the following donors for their
generosity and continued support of the CHJA Scholarship Fund.
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Division Sponsored by Jessica Roth Thomas & Daffodil Hill
Timothy BelcourtShelby Bussolotti
Taylor CollarPaige ContentaCaitlyn Feeley
Alexandra FerriCaroline Ferri
Alex JefsonAbigail Lottridge
Susanne McGradyCaitlyn MogilkaCaroline Orzech
Kasi Ray
Haley ResnickKayla RodriguezCourtney RyanHarper Sanford
Jamie ScarpantonioOlivia Sica
Kyla SullivanOlivia TroianoMeredith WardCarly Webber
Cheyenne WheelerAlexis Woloshchuk
Isabella Yee
Division Sponsored by The Hajdasz Family andRenee Scarpantonio & Hunters Run
Jade Bettigole Sara Bolton
Sophia FrisbieCayleigh Goberman
Mira Goberman Madison Hart
Addison Keyworth Devon LeMoine
McKena PenningtonCourtney Ryan Haley Resnick
Julia Sica Layla StevensKyla Sullivan
Brendan ThomasJulianne Troiano
Walk – Trot Equitation
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Short Stirrup Equitation
Division Sponsored by Trudy Wissel & End of Hunt Farm
Perpetual Trophy Donated by The William C. Ehalt Family
CHAMPION
Mary Mazzarella
RESERVE
Savannah Giammarco
THIRDOlivia Ferro
FOURTHAlexis Teixeira
FIFTHJustine Fairbairn
SIXTHMorgan Kinkoph
SEVENTHSarah Hachadourian
EIGHTHSarah Held
NINTHRandi LaChance
TENTHRachel Markoya
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CHAMPION
Bryanne Serignese
RESERVE
Mary Kate Pestana
THIRDPhoebe Backman
FOURTHCatherine Ferri
FIFTHKaitlyn Fichtner
SIXTHAbhimanyu Natarajan
Division Sponsored by Sue Horn & Rivers Edge Farm
Perpetual Trophy Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Allison
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Open Equitation 12 — 14
Division Sponsored by The Ethel Walker School
Perpetual Trophy Donated byLaini Wimberly & Hat Shop Hill Farm in Honor of Brigadoon, Ramblin Man & Tickle Me Pink
CHAMPION
Abigail Wagner
RESERVE
John Porter
THIRDStephanie Moscove
FOURTHMeghan Keegan
FIFTHNina Tedesco
SIXTHCasey O’Dea
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CHAMPION
Irene Peluso
RESERVE
Cassandra Funk
THIRDCarolyn Kuzmin
FOURTHMaura Zaldonis
FIFTHSarah Bombara
SIXTHJenny Swanson
Division Sponsored by Robin Vinson & Hummingbird Hollow
Magic Carpet Perpetual Trophy Donated by John Theriault
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Pre Children’s Equitation
Division Sponsored by The Rebello Family & Hidden Brook Stables
Perpetual Trophy Donated by The Rebello Family & Hidden Brook Farm
CHAMPION
Hannah Coon
RESERVE
Jenna Venuti
THIRDKaylyn Motta
FOURTHCatherine Ferri
FIFTHMarina Coleman
SIXTHKatherine Winchester
SEVENTHChelsea Glissman
EIGHTHJessica Brighenti
NINTHMadeline Lewis
TENTHRandi LaChance
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Children’s Equitation
Division Sponsored by Matthew Couzens
Perpetual Trophy Donated by Matthew Couzens
CHAMPION
Hayley Wilkinson
RESERVE
Gabriella Tauro
THIRDJohn Porter
FOURTHLillian Wagner
FIFTHConnor Murphy
SIXTHJacqueline Tyson
SEVENTHOlivia Marlow
EIGHTHMargaret Baumgartner
NINTHPaige Drippe’
TENTHCarolina Crossfield
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Junior Equitation
CHAMPION
Sara Pancavage
RESERVE
Haley Dowty
THIRDShannon Lozier
FOURTHAbigail Wagner
FIFTHCassandra Funk
SIXTHVictoria Stevens
SEVENTHJessica Murray
EIGHTHNo Award
Division Sponsored by The Trueb Family & Tripp Meadow Farm
Perpetual Trophy Donated by Daffodill Hill Farm
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Modified Adult Equitation
Division Sponsored by The CHJA
Perpetual Trophy Donated by Cedar Brook Farm
CHAMPION
Shana O’Connor
RESERVE
Kayla Blanchette
THIRDChristie Kinsella
FOURTHRebecca Paholski
FIFTHIzabel Carver
SIXTHLynn Sanders
SEVENTHKim Miner
EIGHTHLaura Ray
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CHAMPION
Laurie Gundlach
RESERVE
Megan Coon
THIRDChristen Scarpa
FOURTHChelsea Rea
FIFTHPaula Foohey
SIXTHNo Award
SEVENTHTracy Hart
EIGHTHLaura Lohse
Division Sponsored by Michele Goodrich & Well-A-Way Farm
Perpetual Trophy Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Matt Perlstein
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High Point Equitation Awards
GIFFORD & VARS HIGH POINT JUNIOREQUITATION AWARD
Perpetual Trophy Donated by the C. Alanson Vars Jr. Family in Memory of Maxine Best
RECIPIENT
Hannah Coon
SANDRA LAFLAMME HIGH POINT ADULTEQUITATION AWARD
Perpetual Trophy Donated by the Friends of SandraLaFlamme in Her Memory
RECIPIENT
Laurie Gundlach
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Short Stirrup Hunter
CHAMPION
Class ActO: A. Brooke FerroR: Savannah Giammarco
RESERVE
Cinnamon ToastO/R: Mary Mazzarella
THIRDRowfantina MazeO: Linda EvansR: Olivia Ferro
FOURTHFalconiereO: Sue HornR: Natalie Lydon
FIFTHTeddy or NotO/R: Morgan Parrotta
SIXTHTeacher’s PetO/R: Ruthie Galazan
SEVENTHOreo CookieO/R: Justine Fairbairn
EIGHTHNo Horsing AroundO/R: Sarah Held
NINTHNo Award
TENTHCookies and CreamO: Casey SiemonR: Taylor Traisci
Division Sponsored by Bernadette Keyes & Cedar Brook Farm
Perpetual Trophy Donated by The Samuolis Family inMemory of Smarty Pants
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Pre Children’s Hunter
Division Sponsored by Martha and Armand Chenelle & Windcrest Farm
Boston Mac Perpetual TrophyDonated by Windcrest Farm inMemory of Maria Cicchiello
CHAMPION
CozumelO/R: Jenna Venuti
RESERVE
In The SpotlightO: Robin VinsonR: Hannah Coon
THIRDAugustus SlewO/R: Meghan Keegan
FOURTHOutfoxed O/R: Katherine Winchester
FIFTHNo Award
SIXTHBest Kept Secret O/R: Ashley Murray
SEVENTHGriezelig O/R: Marina Coleman
EIGHTHPoetry In Motion O/R: Shelby Roy
NINTHAberKrombie O/R: Karlan St. Germain
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CHAMPION
Rain Date O/R: Hayley Wilkinson
RESERVE
Party TimeO/R: Anastasia Wittmann Romeo
THIRDGot That RightO: Trudy WisselR: Abigail Wagner
FOURTHDreams Come True O/R: Anastasia Wittmann Romeo
FIFTHSkip Day O/R: Caitlyn Zaranek
SIXTHCuando O/R: Lauren Mantikas
SEVENTHSilver Lining O/R: Olivia Wertheim
EIGHTHNeverland O/R: Bryanne Serignese
NINTHWoodland’sSomething Blue O/R: Eleanor Henn
TENTHMake A Wish O: Mary BaribaultR: Rachel Roy
Division Sponsored by Martha and Armand Chenelle & Windcrest Farm
The Roy Ferguson Memorial Trophy
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Children’s Hunter Horse
Division Sponsored by Paul and Marie Foohey & The Pines Equestrian Center
Perpetual Trophy Donated by The Connelly Family inMemory of Carolyn Brais
CHAMPION
Savvy Girl O/R: Catie Pafumi
RESERVE
ScrumptiousO/R: Michelle Zackin
THIRDMovado’s PicoO/R: MacKenzie Kane
FOURTHOff Broadway O/R: Harpur Schwartz
FIFTHPersonal Time O: Martha & Armand ChenelleR: Sara Stadnicki
SIXTHFortune O/R: Page Soper
SEVENTHSoledo A O/R: Jourdan Sloan
EIGHTHMust Be Magic O/R: Melissa Dander
NINTHWork Of Art O/R: Payton Green
TENTH (TIE)KahluaO/R: Sara Pancavage
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CHAMPION
LaliqueO/R: Alexandra Carlton
RESERVE
MajorO/R: Zoe McGee
THIRDCadeauO/R: Alexandra Carlton
FOURTHNo Award
FIFTHUnexpectedO/R: Charlotte Keesler
SIXTHTime After TimeO/R: Sara Hunt Crispino
Division Sponsored by Folly Farm
Perpetual Trophy Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Fred Becher inMemory of Castle Harbor
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Modified Adult Hunter
Division Sponsored by Colleen and Charles Frey
Mokie Man Perpetual TrophyDonated by The Battison, Arms & Klemyk Families in Honor of Kokomoe
CHAMPION
By Design O: Laurie GundlachR: Kelly Glogowski
RESERVE
Prince Charming IIIO/R: Susan Parrotta
THIRDO’rion O: Mallory DiedrichR: David Bailey
FOURTHThe ProfessorO/R: Lynn Sanders
FIFTHLukasO/R: Jennifer Culhane
SIXTHNews AffairO: Karen von BachelleR: Frederick von Bachelle
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CHAMPION
The Cat’s MeowO/R: Gabby Wang
RESERVE
Funny FaceO: Bobby-Lou BoylanR: Melissa Groher
THIRDCibollaO/R: Alissa Normandeau
FOURTHMoroccoO/R: Christen Scarpa
FIFTHKommandant von RheingrafO/R: Ila Addanki
SIXTHLondon FogO: Holly RebelloR: Laura Lohse
SEVENTHNauticaO: Linda EvansR: Kelsey O’Brien
EIGHTHOn CallO/R: Sarah Papale
Division Sponsored by Emer Coyne & Avon ValleyShow Stables
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Division Sponsored by Sally Hinkle Russell & Mystic Valley Hunt Club
Perpetual Trophy Donated by Windcrest Farm
CHAMPION
ExhilarationO/R: Colleen Sullivan
RESERVE
Harry PotterO/R: Hanna Calcagni
THIRDPolidorO/R: Laurie Gundlach
FOURTHTake Another LookO/R: Rebecca Saria
FIFTHMaximusO/R: Jennifer Perry
SIXTHJacobO/R: Susan Payton
SEVENTHFridayO/R: Sheila Drenckhahn
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CHAMPION
MatarikiO/R: Frances Moppett
RESERVE
UnanimousO/R: Jacqueline Strittmatter
Division Sponsored by Carla Sharp & Buttonwood Farm
Perpetual Trophy Donated by Lori & Scott Palmer in Memory of Michele Arnhold
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THIRDHidden Creek’s RainmanO/R: Katie Philbrook
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High Point Hunter Awards
CHJA JUNIOR HIGH POINT HUNTER
Perpetual Trophy Donated by Linda Evans & Orion Farm in Memory of Custom Made
RECIPIENT
Rain DateO/R: Hayley Wilkinson
CHJA ADULT HIGH POINT HUNTER
Perpetual Trophy Donated by Sally & Frank Kruel in Memory of Evening Edition
RECIPIENT
ExhilarationO/R: Colleen Sullivan
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CHAMPION
Keep It CoolO/R: Alexandra Crown
RESERVE
Honor CodeO/R: Katherine Bundy
THIRDClovermeade My Boyfriend's BackO: Abbi Seley FerrignoR: Ellyn Fritz
FOURTHStetsonO/R: Autumn Janesky
FIFTHSilver LiningO/R: Jessica LaPera
Division Sponsored by Jane Dow Burt & Westbrook Hunt Club
Perpetual Trophy Donated by Ashley & Heather Burns in Memory of Pied Piper
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Small Pony Hunter
Division Sponsored by Abbi Seley Ferrigno & Rabbit Hill
Perpetual Trophy Donated by The Annello Children in Memory of Candy Bar
CHAMPION
Belong To MeO: Linda EvansR: Olivia Ferro
RESERVE
Clovermeade Somebunny FamousO: Abbi Seley FerrignoR: Ali Tritschler
THIRDClovermeade My Boyfriend’s BackO: Abbi Seley FerrignoR: Ellyn Fritz
FOURTHRollingwood’s Stick TightO: Linda EvansR: Haley Ianotti
FIFTHBunny Two ShoesO: Abbi Seley FerrignoR: Ali Tritschler
SIXTHTwizzlerO: Trudy WisselR: Lillian Wagner
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Medium Pony Hunter
CHAMPION
Night On The TownO/R: Lillian Wagner
RESERVE
Clovercroft Honey BunnyO: Abbi Seley FerrignoR: Ali Tritschler
THIRDImagine ThatO: Linda EvansR: Mackenzie Fischer
FOURTHClovermeade Bunny Side UpO: Abbi Seley FerrignoR: Ali Tritschler
FIFTHRocketteO/R: Vivian Yowan
Division Sponsored by The CHJA
Such A Touch Perpetual Trophy Donated by Laura Kirby
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Large Pony Hunter
Division Sponsored by Fairfield Equine Associates
Perpetual Trophy Donated byLinda Evans & Orion Farm
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CHAMPION
Oakwood’s Beyond GloryO/R: Hanaa Khan
RESERVE
DreamlandO: Linda EvansR: Hayley Iannotti
THIRDPatches of BlueO: Trudy WisselR: Abigail Wagner
FOURTHSt. LazareO/R: Sydney DeVoe
The Officers and Board of Directors
of the Connecticut Hunter & Jumper Association
Would Like to Thank All of the
Trainers & Parents for Their Continued Support
Best Wishes for a Healthy, Happy, Safe and Successful 2011 Show Year!
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High Point Pony Hunter Award
EMERSON BURR HIGH POINT PONY HUNTER
Perpetual Trophy Donated by Linda Evans & Orion Farm in Memory of Emerson Burr
RECIPIENT
Night on the TownO/R: Lillian Wagner
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Pre Green Hunter
Division Sponsored by Lynn Taylor & Taylor Farm
Lilihaven Perpetual TrophyDonated by Lynn Taylor & Taylor Farm in Honor of MacPhail’s Great Scot
CHAMPION
UnquestionableO: Nancy HamiltonR: Mark Rarick
RESERVE
Uptown GirlO/R: George Gerl
THIRDPomme de TerreO: Jane Dow BurtR: Libby McKinny
FOURTHLukasO: Jennifer CulhaneR: Diana King
FIFTHSeventh SonO/R: George Gerl
SIXTHArgentoO/R: Victoria Stevens
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Connecticut Working Hunter
Division Sponsored by Oak Meadow Farm
Perpetual Trophy Donated by The Bouffard Family in Memory of Emery Bouffard
CHAMPION
Hidden Creek’s RainmanO/R: Katie Philbrook
RESERVE
Following SeasO/R: Sally Hinkle Russell
THIRDPomme de TerreO: Jane Dow BurtR: Libby McKinney
FOURTHArgentoO/R: Victoria Stevens
FIFTHUnquestionableO: Nancy HamiltonR: Mark Rarick
SIXTHMeant To BeO/R: Susan Clatworthy
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CHAMPION
OMF MoncheriO: Nancy HamiltonR: Mark Rarick
RESERVE
UnanimousO/R: Jacqueline Strittmatter
Division Sponsored by Robin Vinson & Hummingbird Hollow
Perpetual Trophy Donated by Charles & Colleen Frye
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CHAMPION
Card PartyO: Jane Dow BurtR: Libby McKinney
Division Sponsored by The CHJA
The Sir Lancelot Challenge Trophy Donated by The Sakow Family
Connecticut Open Hunter
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CHAMPION
Card PartyO: Jane Dow BurtR: Libby McKinney
Division Sponsored by The CHJA
Perpetual Trophy Donated by Stacie Seidman in Memory of Just Humor Me
Regular Working Hunter
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Children’s Jumper
Division Sponsored by The Parker Family
Christiana Ley Parker Memorial Trophy Donated in Loving Memory by Her Cousins
CHAMPION
Miss DaisyO: Robert RichardR: Victoria Arruda
RESERVE
ConcertoO/R: Amanda Larder
THIRDAlezanO/R: Jordan Sitinas
FOURTHOdinO/R: Irene Peluso
FIFTHNo Award
SIXTHJasmine’s CloverO/R: Courtney Canizares
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Adult Jumper
CHAMPION
Miss DaisyO: Robert RichardR: Katie Arruda
RESERVE
DraegoO/R: Matthew Belcourt
THIRDGallerO/R: Tracey Clark
FOURTHDarco’s SymphonyO/R: Tracey Clark
Division Sponsored by Naomi Gauruder & BHC Management
Perpetual Trophy Donated by Manse Hill Silver
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Low Training Jumper
CHAMPION
PotentialO: Sally Hinkle RussellR: Katie Lynch
RESERVE
Heart MakerO: Sally Hinkle RussellR: Tracey Clark &
Morgan Mancini
THIRDMovado’s HylightsO/R: Mackenzie Kane
FOURTHZaireO/R: Jamie Franklin
Division Sponsored by Sally Hinkle Russell & Mystic Valley Hunt Club
Perpetual Trophy Donated by Susan Horn & River’s Edge Farm
2010 CHJA HunterClassics
1 – CuandoLauren Mantikas
2 – WonderlandCaroline Crossfield
3 – NeverlandBryanne Serignese
4 – Skip DayCaitlyn Zaranek
5 – FortunePage Soper
6 – Yes I AmFailenn Aselta
7 – I SpyKimberly O’Keefe
8 – Scary StoryElizabeth Ashman
9 – Woodland’s Something BlueEleanor Henn
10 – Movado’s PicoMackenzie Kane
Children’s Hunter ClassicClass Sponsored by Tripp Meadow Farm
1 – Northern LightsTina Furey
2 – The Cat’s MeowGabby Wang
3 – GreetingsKathleen Osgood
4 – Funny FaceAmanda Groher
5 – ZakernoKiva Iscol
6 – Early DecisionSue Knapp
7 – Harry PotterHanna Calcagni
8 – Kommandant Von RheingrafIla Addanki
9 – MoroccoChristen Scarpa
10 – Donna D’oroRandi Moore
Adult Hunter ClassicClass Sponsored by Folly Farm
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2010 CHJA Medal Finals
Pony MedalClass Sponsored by Fairfield County Hunt Club
1 – Alison Cooney2 – Ali Tritschler3 – Caitlyn Zaranek4 – Bryanne Serignese5 – Savanna Hajdasz6 – Elizabeth Ashman7 – Lena Rae Reeb8 – Failenn Aselta9 – Alexandra Crown10 – Katie Sargent
Children’s MedalClass Sponsored by The Westbrook Hunt Club
1 – Alexia Sisson2 – Gabriella Tauro3 – Paige Drippe’4 – John Porter5 – Annie Leonard6 – Kirsten Ostling7 – Olivia Marlow8 – Haley Cassidy9 – Mallory Edens10 – Elisabeth Scovotti
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2010 CHJA Medal Finals
Junior MedalClass Sponsored by The Ethel Walker School & Kelianda Farm
1 – Kaitlyn Breck2 – Catherine Regan3 – Rebekah Chenelle4 – Caroline Parsons5 – Samantha Savitch6 – McKayla Langmeier7 – Emelie Burgess8 – Christina Longo9 – Ari Abboud10 – Meg Johnson
Adult MedalClass Sponsored by Fairfield Equine Associates
1 – Miranda Lekacos2 – Brittany Johnson3 – Jenny Schwartz4 – Libby Tritschler5 – Emma Ryan6 – Linda Brill7 – Tina Furey8 – Christen Scarpa9 – Megan Coon10 – Natalie Williams
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2009 CHJA Medal Finals
Master’s MedalClass Sponsored byAgriventures Agway & Nutrena
1 – Samantha Smith2 – Emma Schauder3 – Alexandra Carlton4 – Kathleen Mahoney5 – Leah Chenelle6 – Mallory Taylor7 – Naomi Weirens8 – Zoe McGee9 – Jacqueline Shilen10 – Devon Poeta
Connecticut Hunter & Jumper Association
2011 Medal Finals Weekendat the
Fairfield County Hunt Club
174 Long Lots Road, Westport, CT
Friday, August 20th – Sunday, August 22nd
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Banquet Memories
Casey, we are so very proud of you!Congratulations on reaching yourgoals this year! Love, Mom, Dad,Ally & Caitlyn
Thank you Renee, Tiffany, Martha,Sue Horn, my parents, my sisters,and especially Cinnamon Toast foreverything! You are the best! Mary Mazzarella
Congratulations to all the River’sEdge Farm year end award winners. Sue…you are the best!You’ve created a dynamite teamwith Preston and Michelle.
Congratulations Michelle! We are so proud of you and allyour accomplishments. It’s been a bumpy road, but you’ve handledit with grace and determination.
Congratulations Ali! We are soproud of you! Love, Mom andSamantha
Congratulations to Trudy andeveryone at End of Hunt!
Thank you Mystic Valley Hunt Club –Sally, Richard, Bobbie Lou, Marissa,Claire and Erica for your time andsupport! Amanda & Cheryl
Congratulations Amanda and Kato! Children’s Jumper ReserveChampions! Mom, Dad and Diva
Savannah – Congratulations to youand Classy! You are a great teamand we are so proud of you! Lookingforward to the 2011 season! Love,Mom and Dad
Classy – Thank you for being thebest pony ever! You are a greatteacher and tonight couldn’t havehappened without you! I love you!Savannah
Brooke Ferro and everyone at ABF Equine – Thank you for helpingSavannah to reach her goals. Weappreciate all the love and support!Angelo, Sandy and Savannah
Joe, Wendy and Mary Mazzarella –Thanks for a great season! It was a lot of fun. Congratulations to youall! The Giammarco Family
Congratulations Paige and Tayloron your wonderful year together!We are so proud of you! Manythanks to Kristen and Sea HorseStables for everything!
Jordan, we are so proud of you and Alezan! Love, Mom, Dad and Nicholas
Thank you Brooke for impartingyour knowledge and pushing me to become a better rider. Thank you ABF Equine, Mom and Dan for your support! Jess
Banquet Memories
Thank you Peter for your generosityand for giving me the opportunity tolease Mac. He is truly a talentedand special horse! Jess
Irene – Congratulations on youraccomplishments this year! We’reso proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad,Austin and Evan
“CMF – Thanks again for your support! Love, Cas”
“X – Thank you for another great year! Cas”
Melissa – We are so very proud of you and Saratoga! We love you!!Love, Mom & Dad
Thank you Kim, Linda and Joe!Love, Michaela
Thank you Sue for a successful and fun 2010! Hanna and Potter
Thank you Trudy for all you havedone for me over the past ten years!You are the BEST! Love, Karly
Thank you to my Mom, my Dad,my brother and my friends formaking this the best year yet! Love, Anastasia
Thank you Auntie Nancy and Uncle David for making the bestfarm ever, OMF! Love, Anastasia
Thank you Mark for helping meaccomplish so much! You’re thebest! Love, Anastasia
Thank you Morgie, Kaitlyn,Hannah, Emery and John for hacking Party Time!
Stazi Pants Rocks!
Oak Meadow Farm = The best riders that just got better!
Thanks Kaylyn for the wonderfulyear with Always Chipper! It was apleasure to watch you both perform.Together you make an incredibleteam! From Sarah Simmons
Hanaa and “Ellie’ – What a Year!Your strength and determination isinspiring. You make us proud everyday! Love, Mom and Dad
A huge thank you to Jeryl andAlicia. We never could have done it without your support! Love,Kayla and Rebecca – We Rock!
Carolyn – Congratulations andBest of Luck in your last year as a Junior. Thank you to Folly Farm,Cara Chapel, David Wilbur andMaari for all of your support, dedication and the positive influ-ence you have shown our daughter.Good Luck to all the Folly riders in 2011! The Kuzmin Family
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LEAD LINEThe Hajdasz Family &
Renee Scarpantonio & Hunters Run
WALK – TROTEQUITATION
Jessica Roth Thomas &Daffodil Hill Farm
SHORT STIRRUPEQUITATIONTrudy Wissel &
End of Hunt Farm
OPEN EQUITATION11 & UNDER
Sue Horn & Rivers Edge Farm
OPEN EQUITATION12 – 14
The Ethel Walker School
OPEN EQUITATION15 – 17
Robin Vinson &Hummingbird Hollow
PRE CHILDREN’SEQUITATION
The Rebello Family & Hidden Brook Stables
CHILDREN’SEQUITATION
Matthew Couzens
JUNIOR EQUITATIONThe Trueb Family
& Tripp Meadow Farm
MODIFIED ADULTEQUITATION
The CHJA
ADULT EQUITATIONMichele Goodrich
& Well-A-Way Farm
SHORT STIRRUPHUNTER
Bernadette Keyes & Cedar Brook Farm
PRE CHILDREN’SHUNTER
Martha & Armand Chenelle & Windcrest Farm
CHILDREN’SHUNTER PONY
Martha & Armand Chenelle & Windcrest Farm
CHILDREN’SHUNTER HORSE
Paul and Marie Foohey & The Pines Equestrian Center
JUNIOR HUNTERFolly Farm
MODIFIED ADULTHUNTER
Colleen & Charles Frey
ADULT HUNTER 35 AND UNDER
Emer Coyne & Avon Valley Show Stables
ADULT HUNTEROVER 35
Sally Hinkle Russell & Mystic Valley Hunt Club
AMATEUR OWNERHUNTER
Carla Sharp &Buttonwood Farm
GREEN PONYHUNTER
Jane Dow Burt &Westbrook Hunt Club
SMALL PONYHUNTER
Abbi Seley Ferrigno & Rabbit Hill
MEDIUM PONYHUNTERThe CHJA
LARGE PONYHUNTER
Fairfield Equine Associates
PRE GREEN HUNTERLynn Taylor
& Taylor Farm
GREEN WORKINGHUNTER
Robin Vinson &Hummingbird Hollow
REGULAR WORKINGHUNTERThe CHJA
CT WORKINGHUNTER
Oak Meadow Farm
CT OPEN HUNTERThe CHJA
CHILDREN’S JUMPERThe Parker Family
ADULT JUMPERNaomi Gauruder & BHC Management
LOW TRAININGJUMPER
Sally Hinkle Russell & Mystic Valley Hunt Club
Thank you to all our 2010 Division Sponsors for their continued support!
