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GHF I: June 20-22, 2008

GHF I is usually the first of the eventing weekends at Groton House. Catering to Novice, Training, and Preliminary levels with preference for amateur riders, it is a popular event for the local New England equestrian community. This year, the event will take place on June 20-22, 2008

 

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We are also offering Dressage Schooling Divisions for all riders, whether or not you are competing in the horse trials. We will make every effort to schedule the schooling test before the eventing test. Indicate your preference on a horse trials entry.

GHF I is also welcoming Area I adult teams to compete. Members of the Area I Adult Rider Program are invited to form teams of 3-4 horse and rider combinations to compete in the Novice, Training and Preliminary level teams at GHF I.

As always, Groton House Farm Horse Trials has Free Admission. Parking is $7.00, the proceeds of which go to the Windrush Farm Therapeutic Riding Program. Parking is Free on Friday. Programs are $3 each. Press on one of the buttons above to learn more about GHF I.

2007 Division List
The following USEA Recognized divisions
will compete at GHF I in June, 2007:

Senior Open Novice / Junior Open Novice
Open Training
Open Preliminary

Perpetual Trophies

The Jim Stamets Award: In memory of Jim Stamets, a close friend of Groton House Farm. Awarded to the lowest scoring Senior Training Rider at GHF I. Donated by Mandy Hogan and Josselyn Shaughnessy. Our 2007 recipients of this most honorable award are Pam England riding Cracked Pepper in the Open Training D division, and Dayna Gant riding Alexis Titty 11 Z in the Open Training C division. Both competitors achieved a score of 30 penalty points, and share in this honor.

The Willowdale Trophy: New for 2007, the beautiful Willowdale Trophy is donated by Willowdale Farm and Dick and Elaine Robson. It will be awarded to the low scoring senior open novice rider. The inaugural winner of the Willowdale Trophy was Alison Eastman-Lawler and Just Do It, who won the Senior Open Novice A division with an awesome final score of 25 penalty points after a breathtaking dressage ride.

Windrush Farm Trophy I: In memory of Banjo. Donor: Windrush Farm. Awarded to the oldest horse to finish eighth or above at Groton House Farm Horse Trials I. 2007 Winner: the 23-year old Pilot Me Home, owned by Michelle Brochu and ridden by Linnea Ackerman,who placed 5th in the Senior Open Novice D division.

Muffin Cup: In memory of the beautiful and versatile little gray mare with the great big heart and personality plus. Donors: Gail Wong and Suzanne Mooney. Awarded to the lowest scoring Junior Training horse at GHF I. 2007 Winner: 15-year old Alice Joy riding Destination Unknown, who placed fifth in the Open Training B division with a score of 36.0 points. Congratulations!

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