What better way to celebrate a glorious Indian Summer Day than at our action-packed Horse Show with riders, family, friends, volunteers, staff, and our amazing horses? The Annual Horse Show, a highlight and the most heartwarming event of the year, was made extra special by the amazing weather and Family Fun Day activities!
The parking lot started filling up bright and early on October 1st and didn’t empty out until almost 5pm. A bountiful volunteer breakfast spread sponsored by The Davenport Family ensured that the volunteers started the day on the right foot, fueling their energy for the long day that lay ahead.
This year our teen volunteers rallied together to form the first-ever Family Fun Day Committee. Led by the industrious Tess Coffey, these young individuals held virtual meetings to curate an array of activities and games that would make the Family Fun Day a special experience for everyone.
Sticking with the Family Fun Day theme, this year’s horse show felt like a family affair and a bit like the old days, with lunch grilled up by Jen’s Dad, Tom Dermody, and Mike Murphy (Volunteer, Janie Murphy’s husband) with Jen’s niece, Juliet, helping with the concessions.
As the day progressed, anticipation filled the air for the Volunteer Class. Six volunteers, each with varying riding abilities, were granted the extraordinary opportunity to ride one of our special horses. Did every volunteer get to ride their personal favorite? The curiosity lingers, awaiting the knowledge and feedback from each volunteer. We encourage all volunteers to participate next year.
Once the dust had settled, the final tallies were calculated, revealing an amazing total of $12,600 raised. This remarkable achievement was made possible by the joint efforts of 41 riders, 6 dedicated volunteers, and the support of 16 generous sponsors. The riders bringing in the largest amounts for Mane Stream were Mary Glaser - Adult, Gemma Lawse - Youth, Michael Roberts - Campers, and Tess Coffey - Volunteer.
WINNERS CIRCLE
Abby Clay Rutgers Memorial Award (high-point independent rider) – David Santos
Gracie Memorial (High Point Youth Rider) - Myla Schultz
Champion AM Adult – Patrice Keiling
Reserve Champion AM Adult – Josh Ciccione
Champion AM Junior – Madeline Brenner
Reserve Champion AM Junior – Reagan Read
Champion PM Adult – David Santos
Reserve Champion PM Adult – Daisy Desimone
Champion PM Junior – Myla Schultz
Reserve Champion PM Junior – Joseph O’Leary
We extend a special thanks to Judge Jan Hamilton! Her unwavering commitment was evident as she spent the entire day with utmost diligence on the hill, attentively evaluating every rider, scrutinizing body positions, ring awareness, two-points, and diagonals. Without her expertise and dedication, the Horse Show would not have been the same.
Additional thanks go out to our announcer Justin Hendrickson and all our photographers: Katie Maddalena, who captured the day’s competitive events, and Jane Dominik and Mike (Wolfe) Nicolaides, and Zeynep Seyhan, who captured all the smiles and hugs throughout the day. Finally, the Horseflight Photo Booth was set up by Jeanne and Roger Rogalin so that participants, their horses, and families had an opportunity to have pictures taken together. (tons more pictures still to come)
As we bask in the afterglow of this successful event, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made it possible, reiterating the importance of the community and its unwavering support for Mane Stream.
Our sincere thanks to everyone who made the day such a success!
HORSE SHOW SPONSORS
Horse Show Sponsor
Pine Woods Farm
Awards Sponsor
Horseflight
Ribbon Sponsor
A Jersey Angel
Volunteer Breakfast Sponsor
The Davenport Family
Décor Sponsor
Mary & Alan Dickey
Champion/Reserve Adult (AM) Sponsor
Michael & Melissa Renfer
Champion/Reserve Child (AM) Sponsor
Jeanne Rogalin
Midtown Direct Properties | Keller Williams
Champion/Reserve Child (PM) Sponsor
Karen & Steve Kaufhold
Division Sponsors
Maggie Conroy, Kelly Gordon, The Lawse Family,
Liz McFadden, Tierney Sullivan,
Fred & Meredith Whaley
Class Sponsors
Lilly Timko, Chloe Timko
Horse Show Volunteers
Charli Auerbach, Bella Barata, Tess Coffey, Debi Delorenzo, Nancy Grossweiler, Karen Kaufhold, Elaine Milano, Sabrina Moccio, Janie Murphy, Mike (Wolfy) Nicholaides, Nancy Poandl, Zeynep Seyhan, McLaren van Rooyen, Mary Ellen Yen
Family Fun Day Committee
Charli Auerbach, Kathryn Blount, Tess Coffey, Madison Flanagan, Kass Guerard, Ashley Hartman, Bessie Huggins, Tara Lolacono, Zahara Sanchez, Anna Squindo
Food
Tom Dermody & Mike Murphy
Costco, Stop&Shop, Wegmans
