My name is Brittany Rostron and I am the 18-year-old president of Project Sage Horse Rescue on Long Island NY. I rescue horses from feed lots that would otherwise be shipped to Canada and slaughtered for human consumption in other countries. I have saved 16 horses in the month of July. Some have been rehabilitated and adopted by loving homes and some are still in the process of waiting for a forever home.
I run fundraiser's to help support my cause and enable other horses to be saved from imminent death. At this time I am asking if you would help me help the horses. I am having a fundraiser at the large grounds of Hillcrest Stables in Riverhead, NY on September 14th at 1:00 pm. This will be a large event including demonstrations of different riding disciplines, vendors, and food. The Project Sage Event to Save the Horses will be an event attended by many people across New York, New Jersey and the surrounding areas.
Please come and donate your time and expertise for a demonstration for viewers at our event. We do not want to limit our event to certain disciplines , but open all people to different worlds where they can learn about and enjoy horses. This accomplishment will allow me to rescue more horses in the future.
I look forward to hearing from you regarding this matter,
I'm sending you a flyer for our only fundraising event this year and the 1st ever pace in the Muttontown Preserve in memory of a real sweetie most of you knew, Ed Wrigley.(Ed had been working w/ MHA towards the objective of holding a pace but there were many safety objections raised by the county and it took a few years to finally make this a reality )
We are hoping this event is a super success for a number of reasons ----but want to show the county that a pace is a fun and safe event that many equestrians enjoy & support!
MHA also needs funds --as we have been forced to do more and more maintenance over the years and just financially supported an eagle scout project that redid the fencing of the small ring there and are planning to do the same w/ a scout for the large ring.
Sooo...... please share the flyer w/ your friends ----please consider doing the pace -----if you don't pace , come and have lunch and watch or better yet, help us out that day and volunteer as a street crosser /lunch server/ timer etc.
And ---do your prayers that we have good weather!!
best regards,
Kathleen
08/22/2008 08:49:09 PM
[ ~Rose ]
Mon May 12
May is National Carriage and Driving Month
Celebrate in Stony Brook.
Saturday, May 17 2-5 p.m.
Long Island Museum of
American Art, History & Carriages
Mark the first National Carriage and Driving Month with an afternoon featuring talks on horses, stables and the carriage era by Monica Randall and Ward Regan. Special tours and activities in the Carriage Museum and Blacksmith Shop. Stony Brook University musicians will perform period songs. Refreshments included. Free with regular museum admission
Despite the unfortunate postponement of the ride last week [I’ll never listen to the weathermen again] most everyone showed up today and many more who did not preregister. The weather today was perfect for a day in the country, riders, drivers, and hikers all enjoyed the day tremendously. I don’t know the exact amount collected today but with over 100 players and many taking advantage of a yard of raffle tickets for $ 20 I’m sure we did well. Many repeat riders, who come for the food and fun, were joined by new friends of Connetquot.
Many good friends help make this day happen. Gil Bergen, Brian, Pat, Linda, Pam, Gary and the rest of the capable staff at the park. Friends board members Bob Labuski, Richard Remmer, Dottie Andersen, Edith and Bob Wilson, Bob Hoover and our new treasurer Marianne Kinane and family. Volunteers, Ken and Annette Leitch, Doug and Jean Kruger, Charles Arciello, Donna Quent and her daughter Donna , Maryann and Gil Kelly, Sofie Lowe, Ed Handibode, John Linitz and my best friend Rita who does so much.
All the delicious food was prepared by generous friends of the preserve. Long Island’s best seafood bisque by The Snapper Inn, the great heroes and salads and coffee and hot drinks from Terrace Garden Deli, breakfast bagels and cream cheese from Bagels on the Terrace, super party bagels and salads from East Islip Bagels, sammies from Quiznos in East Islip, sumptuous antipasti from A-S Italian specialties in East Islip, Greek salad from C and L Café in Islip Terrace, fancy cookies from Stanley’s of East Islip and Audrey’s of Oakdale, Rita Trapani made all the chili spiced with help from Andrew Goetz & sons from Ronkonkoma, and she also baked 10 cakes for your pleasure.
We would like to thank all our generous donors who helped make this year’s edition a success. Our generous sponsors who help underwrite the expenses, include The Smithtown Hunt, Jacquie and Doug Harned, The Nassau-Suffolk Horseman’s Association, The Islip Horseman’s Association, The Paumanok Driving Club, Dawn Electric, Farm Family Insurance Vincent Daley broker, Landscaping by Chris Pratt, Ted and Margot Hubbard, Chris Simonetti real estate, Green Rose Farm, The Old Westbury Polo Club and LI Equine Medical Center Dr. Greg Beroza.
This year we have 49 generous friends who donated the many raffles, some donated more than one. Super baskets from Neptune feed and Port Jefferson Agway. Gift packs from The Riding Shop, Rider’s Choice, Hobby Horse Saddlery, Go West, Janine Ewald, Wendy Hodor and Triple F Farm, Donna Quint Gifts, Great River Supply, Wendy Burling, Rita and Jerry Trapani, West Hills Saddlery and Mineri’s High T’s Tack. Lessons from Sonny Garguilo.com, Lakewood Stables, Bethpage Park Stables, Jamaica Bay, Knoll Farm, Country Farms, Good Shepard Farm, Outlaw Acres, Indian Head Ranch, and Sweet Hills and Parkview Riding School. Gift certificates from Pet Bowl, The Hay Loft, Shirley Feed, Happy Tails Dog Grooming, Dawn Aquaviva Roth equine massage, Eldorado BBQ restaurant and Spur of the Moment Photography. Gifts from Cross Country Trailer Sales, Pamela Stokes, Farm Family, Maryann and Gil Kelly, Chris and Gigi Simonetti, Tony and Alison Simonetti. Long Island Natural Equestrians.com, Linda Hopkins. The 11th annual pitchfork from Andrew Goetz & sons. Jewelry form Diamante Jewelers, etched glasses from Pete and Lissa Colombo, bells from Smuckers Harness. Horse health products from Mida Enterprises and Farrier’s Formula. Carrie Anderson and Cindy Hilary and Dottie Andersen thanks for the last minute prizes. And a special thanks to www.liequine.com, Long Island Natural Equestrians and LI Horse Directory for helping to publicize the event and the unfortunate postponement.
The Friends of Connetquot have done so much for the Preserve since we founded, and we will continue to enhance your enjoyment of the park. Please come and support us on the first Sunday of October for our 11th annual Gala with food, auction, entertainment and the good feeling of being part of a very good thing. We are blessed to have this jewel of a park in our backyards and hope to keep it forever "LI the way it used to be" Please visit our website www.friendsofconnetquot.org for more info on events. Thank you all, Jerry and Rita Trapani, event chairs
05/10/2008 10:31:26 PM
[ ~Rose ]
Wed Apr 23
Old Field Farm, Nassau Suffolk Horseman's Association, East End Livestock
Host
Spring Vineyard Ride
05/31/2008
Martha Clara Vineyard, Sound Avenue, Jamesport
10:00am-3:00pm
Spring Vineyard Ride 2008 Saturday May 31, 2008 Rain date June 1, 2008 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY REACH 0VER 100 HORSE OWNERS, RIDERS AND SPECTATORS
The fifth Annual Spring Vineyard to Vineyard wine tasting tour on Horseback will be held May 31st on Long Island’s scenic North Fork at 10am. This event benefits the restoration of the Old Field Farm, and the Nassau Suffolk Horseman’s Association. The East End Livestock and Horseman’s Association has volunteered to assist with the ride. All three organizations are native to Long Island and are recognized as charitable organizations under IRS law.
This is a day when three regional horsemen’s groups unite to celebrate “the horse” and underscore the importance of preserving the beautiful open spaces and vistas of Long Island that we will travel through on this special day. It is a day to gather equestrians from divergent equestrian disciplines, without the structure of a formal competition or public performance; and be a day to simply enjoy, appreciate outdoor life and respect these beautiful vistas that must be carefully preserved for generations to come.
One hundred riders as well as spectators and “hilltoppers” will assemble at Martha Clara Vineyard for light continental breakfast and a champagne toast send off. Groups of riders will walk, trot and canter to Paumanok and Jamesport Vineyards for a suite of tastings lead by each hosting Vineyard’s experts. The tour will conclude with a gourmet luncheon and wines at Martha Clara Vineyard.
This equestrian lifestyle event is perfect for reaching the target audience for your business. Horse owners, riders, friends and relatives as well as those visiting the vineyards for the day (well over 100 participants) will be present. This event presents a unique opportunity to reach the Long Island equestrian community in one place. Sponsorships are available at various levels.
SPONSORSHIP CONTACT: ANGELA CHEWNING 516-818-0449 MEDIA CONTACT: SALLY LYNCH 212-916-8417
Thank you LIequine for supplying us with a place to talk to our fellow horse people , share ideas, and find out what is happening. Thanks to Rose and all the ladies in the office doing a great job behind the scene. Thanks for having a great way for us to advertise our Ranch Rides and Horses and share info with folks . It has been a great help this year as always.
Rita and the gang at Outlaw Acres
PS Verily Six Bugs is back out an won this first rodeo last Saturday we are on a roll now.
check out all his foals they are just too cute
Happy Holidays
12/12/2008 12:25:16 PM
[ Rita ]
Tue Nov 18
Sleigh Bells Ringing Ranch Ride
Giddy up Gang’s Sleigh Bells Ringing Ranch Ride
December 5-7, 2008
WOW, roaring with fun and camaraderie!! The sounds of clip clop and jingle bells. Beautifully nestled on hundreds of acres, lush meadows, scenic rolling hills, serene forests and breathtaking views in Jamesville, New York. The only real western guest ranch in the Northeast, named The Hilltop Ranch. Stay at an authentic ranch, stay overnight, ride half or all day long building confidence and friendships. Take moonlight rides with the cow folk; enjoy wonderful accommodations, great food, and gentle sure-footed horses. Recap in the evening at happy hour with stories and song of the day, with the instruction of your host Katherine Barbarite of Whispering Hooves, LLC. Feel like you are out west but with the convenience of only a drive away. Karaoke and camp fires just add color. For further information please contact Kathy at #631-764-7515 or email kathy@whisperinghooves.com. Hurry An opportunity not to be missed!!!Please feel free to share this with friends and colleagues.
Package Details: 3 days 2 nights (sample: Friday thru Sun)
6 meals, use of facility, horses and equipment, accommodations, hot tub, BYOB
Pricing: $480 per person (gratuities not included)
(If traveling by train, let us know and we will pick you up at the Syracuse station)
Note: Other ride and stay packages available inquire within, not to be missed!!! We plan according to your wants and interests.
Back by Popular Demand Giddy Up Gang's ROOTIN'-TOOTIN' Ranch Ride
At your WITS” END? Then come join us for the
Giddy up Gang’s ROOTIN’-TOOTIN’ Ranch Ride
November 7-9, 2008
WOW, roaring with fun and camaraderie!! Beautifully nestled on hundreds of acres, lush meadows, scenic rolling hills, serene forests and breathtaking views in Jamesville, New York. The only real western guest ranch in the Northeast, named The Hilltop Ranch. Stay at an authentic ranch, stay overnight, ride half or all day long building confidence and friendships. Take moonlight rides with the cow folk; enjoy wonderful accommodations, great food, and gentle sure-footed horses. Recap in the evening at happy hour with stories and song of the day, with the instruction of your host Katherine Barbarite of Whispering Hooves, LLC. Feel like you are out west but with the convenience of only a drive away. Karaoke and camp fires just add color. For further information please contact Kathy at #631-764-7515 or email kathy@whisperinghooves.com. An opportunity not to be missed!!!Please feel free to share this with friends and colleagues.Space is limited so hurry and reserve now!!!!
Package Details: 3 days 2 nights (sample: Friday thru Sun)
6 meals, use of facility, horses and equipment, accommodations, hot tub, BYOB
Pricing: $480 per person (gratuities not included, and are appreciated)
(If traveling by train, let us know and we will pick you up at Syracuse station) Note: Other ride and stay packages available inquire within, not to be missed!!! We plan according to your wants and interests.
Roaring with fun and camaraderie, exclusively for Adults!! Located a few hours from NYC nestled on 1200 acres of lush meadows, scenic rolling hill trail property, upstate New York. The only real western guest ranch in the Northeast, named Hilltop Ranch. Stay at an authentic ranch, ride all day long or moonlight rides with the cow folk, enjoy wonderful accommodations, great food, and gentle sure-footed horses. Recap in the evening at happy hour with stories and song of the day, with the instruction of your host Katherine Barbarite of Whispering Hooves, LLC. Feel like you are out west but with the convenience of only a drive or train away. Karaoke and camp fires just add color. For further information please contact Kathy at #631-764-7515 or email kathy@whisperinghooves.com.An opportunity not to be missed!!!Please feel free to share this with friends and colleagues.
Details: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
6 meals, use of facility, horses and equipment, accommodations, BYOB
Pricing: $480 per person (gratuities are not included)
(If traveling by train let us know when you arrive in Syracuse, we will pick you up)
Well to bring you up to speed on the Hillcrest news. We had a good showing at the Garden State Horse Show. Congratulations to Austin Hulse on One Small Miracle bring home some nice ribbons in the childrens small med pony division as well as the pre schooling hunter division. Also great job Avery Marks on Santas Rocket. This new pair got ribbons in the childrens jumpers and qualified for the Jack Fritz class in the Grand Prix ring. They also did there first Marshal Sterling class in the Grand Prix ring. You guys make a great team and are going to go far!! Congrats also go out to Krista showing my horse Shades of Rio. They won a Garden State jumper class and brought home the Res Champion in that division. Later on in the weekend they showed their talent in the Mini Eq division getting called back to test and placing 3rd out of 50 kids. They also pinned in a few other classes as well. Also showing in the Mini division was Devan Farrell on Windsorio. They brought home a few top ribbons also getting called back to test twice and getting a 2nd in one class out of 50 riders. They also did some jumper classes earlier in the week and were 8th out of 70 in one class. This pair has come so far in the last year and will continue to grow as a wonderful team. Also showing were Sara Lohneiss on her beautiful grey mare Gretal Girl. This was there first big show in over a year and they performed wonderfully. Bringing home ribbons in almost all their classes ranging from schooling hunters to the maiden division. Good job Sara!! Also congrats to Dona Dixin on Never Say Never. They had some super nice rounds in the jumper rings. Also thank you to Dona for all you hard work with all the horses!!
We also attended the PHA show on the 17th. Congratulation to Alex Pastor on Arco Z winning a LIHSA jumper class. Also showing were Devan Farrell on Windsorio bringing home some ribbons also in the LIHSA jumpers. Hey Dev its jumpers not eq you have to go faster!! LOL Avery Marks and Santas Rocket showed in the Childrens Jumpers pinning 3rd, 4th and 5th. Great job girls!
The next day the 18th Hillcrest hosted the first show of the year and it was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who came out to show. Also thanks to all my crew Sara & Charlie, Emilee, Buttleman and Pastor as always couldnt do it with out you guys!! Thanks to Dawn Fieschel for keeping that ring moving with all the A and B sections you had. Also thanks to Connie Herrick for doing a great job in the hunter ring, we beat the rain!!
Next trip will be HITS on May 27. Wish us luck!!
05/18/2008 10:30:46 PM
[ hillcrst ]
Wed Apr 30
Outlaw Acres on the road Whoo Hoo
Outlaw Acres has been on the road showing new KY bred Mare Rita Time. She put on in three shows 7 1/2 points. That relates on the bottom side to $20,782 and top side $26, 475. Not bad for under a month of showing. (If you have 17 in a class and get 2nd its 2 points to give you an idea) Last show out she pulled a 2nd in open Barrels and a 2nd in Open Poles. Of course not all the top guns were out at these shows but a good 8 out of 17 were (Congres, World and top 10 placers show in NJ) and we beat them a few times, so she is on a roll keeping up in times with the big guns . Actually she had the time to beat all day at NJ show in Open to All breed, shame it was not in the open QH run. She gets better each run, a young mare with training just started late winter, so she is on course now. She also won IBRA series buckle 1D her first Belt Buckle in PA with Laura Lee Thomas.
Congrats to Ken and Clarrise as they have a new 4 year old ready to go show QH that is KYQH BIF. They came to one show saw what we won and all their other KYBIF breds being under 3 they went off and bought another they can run now. The talk all over QH is about KY breds. The top breeders ones that are in the know, doing this for years, saying what a great move we made sending our stud to KY as they can't get a thing sold unless it's KY Bred. They are also moving some stock next year to KY. They love Tanner and even found a running mare to breed to him. Now over 500 QH stallions in KY and in tow 1,000's of mares with them. The more QH's we bring in to KY, the bigger % of the total pot we get. The money is up because it works on tax on stallion fees and that is also up and off the wall. Yes, and lots more showing but the stock in KY in previous years not the best stock in wp,hus, barrels and halter so it will take a few years to exhaust it and by that time the money will be up again. Lots of people breed, but don't get the horse broke right, or something happens to the horse, or they never bred good enough to win so that money will be floating for a few years until the top guns get going in KY.
Gerard Smith with his two geldings in Amateur has made 9 1/2 points relating to $26,381 low end $33,535 high end in three weeks. You get paid in Amateur also, so a person who can place in Amateur and open is going to cash in for sure. He has only had them three weeks and this show with a little work from Laura Lee on the young one and Gerard working with the older one it paid off.
Yes, they are selling lots of horses cheap in KY because they can. It's a sellers dream. Some farms I talked to selling good mares to buy Great mares. They don't have the best studs so buying better mares is their answer for now until they find or breed a better stud. Or make the money to buy a better stud. Makes sense, and hold on to your first good colt out of that mare to put up for stud. Some selling because they can, and they think it will end and using opportunity to sell. You have to watch what you buy but I have got good deals for sure. Especially broodmares and lots of venues to sell mares in foal for a good price setting up all over KY. If you set up in KY with a place to send a broodmare it's money in your pocket, if you did your homework and bred right. You have to get points to make money, so breeding is being done selectivly now.
Will it end I don't think so, not in the next 10 years and even $1,000 a point in later years, with a horse like we have that can put on 50 to 100 points a year is $50,000 to $100,000 I will take that in ten years. It never ended for the race horses, standard breds and TB's in KY. It only got bigger for them now. You have to breed for a champion and that's what we have been doing for years, now it's Rita's Time to make the money back on her broodmares she has been hoarding for years. Whoo Hoo !!!!!
Halter and Barrels right now are the two biggest entry classes with QH in WV, KY and NJ. The PA show last year had a lot of entries in pleasure so with our coming pleasure prospects we will hit those shows with the pleasure and Hunter prospects. You have to do your homework and watch your travel to get the best out of your fuel dollar. You can check the results of last year and see what states show what . KYQH has made it possible to still travel and be able to pay the fuel and toll bill. Best thing to happen to QH in years.
On a at home note Outlaws Vixen at English shows cleaning up 3 Grand Champion and 1Reserve Champion with Emma in beginner divisions and Nicole in the bigger divisions. Kathy's new horse , Denalie moved up to 2nds with Kerrie and all had a good time at Hidden Pond shows . Potential Judge "Lilly" the horse we showed last year in Baby Green to 8th end of year with USEF won all her divisions at a NJ show and was SOLD on the spot. Coolest Brite Star our Congress Halter guy, off doing 2 foot 6 over scary jumps, and loving it. We took Debbies advice, got him out all last summer over scay fences, and it paid off he is winning in NJ as well.
Looking forward to IHA and LIHS English , Western and Gymhana shows and NBHA shows. We do have a few ready for rated shows and will try some on LI and NJ with our Trainer Jim Smith. The shows held in NJ have huge indoors they showed all winter, that helped the Lilly Sale for sure. We will try that next winter. We are bringing home our short stirrup prospect and she is just gorgeous. Her name is Just A Beau Kaye and we call her Petunia. She already won a Reserve in short stirup. A very small petite QH light chestnut almost dun with a dish face and a personality to match her looks. Look for her on LIequine for sale in a few days. We need to take some pictures and a video first. She will turn heads for sure.
We are especially excited to do the HUS classes offered at the IHA show this summer, just like we show at QH and it should be fun.
Happy Spring and Good Luck to all the LI riders this season
04/30/2008 09:12:00 AM
[ Rita ]
Sat Apr 19
Olde Towne Equestrian Center
Well, spring has sprung here at Olde Towne. Congrats to Andre and abigail Bongiorno on their leases of Little Egypt and Priceless. To Sandra Happes on her lease of "wild card", Alexa Basille on her lease of "Houston", Cory Helfrich who is leasing "Jalaab" for this show season. Congrats also to Jaclyn Citrangola on her new equitation horse "Pacino", and welcome to Myrna's stallion Bartano Z who just got here from Holland and is doing well. Congratulations also to LIsa Anatra on her purchase of "Kensington" a beautiful 5 year old who we look forward to seeing at the shows this year.
Congratulations to the Stony Brook Equestrian team who ride at Olde Towne for their 3rd place overall finish in region 4 zone 2. Stony Brook Qualified eight riders for the regional finals in which 4 went on to qualify for zone finals. Congrats to Rachel Creswell who was the Open Flat champion, Amanda Urbanski who was the intermediate fences champion and went on to a 5th place finish at zones, Ali Schauble who qualified in novice fences and went on to an eighth place finish at zones, and to Melissa Heide who qualified in novice flat.
Special thanks to Charles Owens and Perris for their sponsorships of the IHSA this year and the great awards given to the regional and zone winners!
04/19/2008 06:56:10 PM
[ oldetownee ]
Fri Apr 18
News from East End Equestrian Arts
Congratulations to Mackenzie Robertson and Kim Smith on the purchase of their new horses. Andy (Full of Fortune) and Orion arrived last week ready to get to work. Just in time for spring. Mack and Kim are enjoying getting to know their new mounts and are looking forward to a summer full of riding.
Dr. Sherry Ackerman arrives in a little over a week for her clinic, sponsored by EEEA, that will be held at Nor West Farm in Aquebogue. Barn rats, Mack, Paige and Jen are busy getting EEEA spruced up for her arrival.
Looking forward to an exciting spring and summer season.
Mary Mulcahy
04/18/2008 09:01:59 PM
[ mmulcahy@optonline.net ]
Sun Apr 13
Hillcrest Show News
OK well I'll get this section started with some news!! Hillcrest was at the Island Hills show today. It was a beautiful day and the rain held out. I have not been there in years and was very pleased. The rings were very nice and the show ran well. Congratulations to Krista Marcovecchio who is leasing my jumper horse Rio. This was there first show together and they showed in the Minis. They came home with a 2nd in the PHA and a 3rd in the Maclay. Krista you and Rio make a great pair and I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with you. Avery Marks on her new horse Rocky showed for the 2nd time in the Children Jumpers and were awesome. They brought home a 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Great job Av and you and Rocky are going to have an awesome summer!! Good luck! Also congratulations to Sara Lohneiss on her beautiful mare Gigi. It was there first show in a while and they were as steady as ever. They brought home 2 3rds and a 4th in Pre child hunter. Austin Hulse showed his pony to Res Champion in the Pre child hunter pony division. Great job Austin you have done a good job with Tornado. All these riders, and a few more are looking forward to Garden State horse show in May. Great job Hillcrest riders and I am looking forward to a super year!!
Darlene Wilcox
04/13/2008 06:51:51 PM
[ hillcrst ]
Thu Apr 10
Barn News Works Now !!!
This is a test ! I hope this new part of the site works. This is for trainers, and riders to give us barn news! Like how your students did at the shows, who got a new horse etc.
