Congratulations!
WINNERS CIRCLE
Abby Clay Rutgers Memorial Award
(High Point Independent Rider)
Ben Burghart
Gracie Memorial Award
(High Point Youth Rider)
Michaela Hernandez
Adult Division
Champion – Brandon Shambo
Reserve Champion – Ben Burghart
Youth Division
Champion – Michaela Hernandez
Reserve Champion – Alex Verge
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HORSE SHOW VOLUNTEERS
Amy Barkman, Cynthia Barkman, Maggie Conroy, Anne Davenport and son, Will, Nancy Grossweiler, Ellie Hegeman, Karen Kaufhold, Laura Kinney, Jennifer Smith, Karen Vogt, Wendy Waters
On Sunday, October 18th the crisp Fall morning turned gloriously warm as the first of 18 riders entered the ring. This year’s contingent included some of the usual riders, a few campers, and some Phase 3 riders who only had a week or two back in the saddle before walking into the ring. It had been almost 7 months since some have ridden, but it didn’t take much to shake the dust off and shine thanks to the support of their instructors and volunteers.
Given the current circumstances, we were excited to have the perfect amount of riders and spectators this year. Pair that with the overwhelming generosity of our sponsors, donors and all the riders who got out there to fundraise, this event raised over $8,200 for the Mane Stream Adaptive Riding program. That’s almost the same amount as last year with 32 riders!
The Gracie Memorial Award Winner (High Point Youth Rider) Michaela Hernandez, shared this with us. “I live far away from Mane Stream but the reason I always come back is that Mane Stream feels like a family. Mane Stream helped me get out of my shell and everyone is so friendly that it is calming especially when I'm nervous. I will keep coming back to Mane Stream for as long as I can because it feels like a second family and because it's my safe place. I am so grateful that I came across Mane Stream because I love all the horses and everyone who works there.”
Now what about our amazing volunteers? This year 13 dedicated souls came to assist the riders making this event run like clockwork.
Maggie Conroy, dedicated Saturday Volunteer for 2.5 years stated enthusiastically, “I love the smiles of friends & family watching in wonder as their rider maneuvers an obstacle course on a 1,000 lb. horse, when everyday tasks may be a struggle for them.”
Special thanks to our three photographers of the day! Michele Geise, who handled all the shots in the ring during the competition (to come), Jessica Sanders Photography (to come) who captured everything outside the ring and some ribbon awards too. And Jeanne Rogalin (with husband Roger) who once again set up their “Pumpkin Patch” photo booth so riders could take home a picture of them and their trusty steed.
OUR SINCERE THANKS TO EVERYONE
WHO MADE THE DAY SUCH A SUCCESS!
HORSE SHOW SPONSORS
Clinton Honda
Cynthia Barkman & Ron Caruso
Fancy Foods, Inc
Flemington Car & Truck Country
Land Rover & Jaguar of Princeton
Anne & Steve Davenport
RIBBON SPONSOR
Mary & Alan Dickey
CHAMPION/RESERVE ADULT SPONSOR
Suzanne & John Higgins
CHAMPION/RESERVE CHILD SPONSOR
H4H 2.0 Riders
DIVISION SPONSORS
The Keiling Family
Karen & Steve Kaufhold
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
Julie Doyle - Judge Sandra Phillips - Prizes Greg Tucker - Corn Stalks
