Awards Banquet

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2018

THE AQUA TURF CLUB

PLANTSVILLE, CONNECTICUT

Welcome to the 48th Annual

2017 Year End Awards Banquet

OFFICERS

PresidentCarla Sharp

First Vice PresidentLynn Taylor

Chairman Standards Committee

Second Vice PresidentHolly Rebello

Co Chairman Equitation Committee

Third Vice PresidentJane Miller

Chairman Scholarship Committee

TreasurerKaren Amedeo

SecretaryRebecca Goberman

Chairman Awards Committee

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Heather Chard

Armand Chenelle

Matt Couzens

Maria HoweCorresponding Secretary

Cynthia Jensen

Richard Luckhardt

Sherry LynchChairman Banquet Committee

Tara MathewsCo Chairman Equitation Committee

Jessica Roth Thomas

BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS

Jane Dow Burt

Beverly Gifford Vars

DJ & PHOTO BOOTHAfter Hours Entertainment

PHOTOGRAPHERWendy Kane Photography

Hosted by the CHJA Board of Directors

WWW.CHJA.NET

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President’s Award

Past Recipients

2001 Doug Snowberger2002 Emerson Burr2003 Beverly Gifford Vars2004 Karen Amedeo2005 Jane Dow Burt2006 Jane Miller2007 Armand Chenelle2008 Cynthia Jensen2009 Lynn Taylor2010 Sue Horn2011 Sherry Lynch2012 Carla Sharp2012 Holly Rebello2014 Maria Howe2015 Carla Nelson2016 Matthew Couzens

GLENN DUFFEE MEMORIAL TROPHY

Donated by The Glenn Duffee Family & The CHJA

This award is presented annually to recognize and honor someone whohas given unselfishly to our sport and to the CHJA, above and beyondpersonal interests. The recipient of this award is chosen by the CHJAPresident to be honored by the Membership at the Annual Banquet.

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A Message from the President

Another banner year was had by the CHJA in 2017! Our membershipcontinues to grow with lots of new members and an increase in theyounger members which bodes well for the future.

Our Medal Finals was greatly successful, and we were helped by many new committee members. It takes an army to keep these finalsrunning smoothly and we have one that worked tirelessly. My thanksand appreciation go out to all of those involved.

Our Scholarship Fund is in good order, also thanks to wonderful effortsof many people. It is a source of great pride that we can offer this helpto our members. We are constantly looking for people to help in ourfundraisers so please let us know if you are interested.

Every year I give my thanks to the wonderful board members who workhard to keep everything on an even keel and try to be responsive tomember’s wishes. We welcome any suggestions and spend time discussingthem at our meetings. Karen makes sure to keep us apprised on anynew items that may come up in between our meetings. Once again, Iask that anyone who has an idea that may benefit the membershipcome forward and email Karen who will forward it to the board or theappropriate person. Communication is very important.

I would like to say how proud I am to be your President. The CHJA is a wonderful organization that provides us with a great venue to enjoy our beloved sport.We are always looking for volunteers for our various committees. Please feel free to speak up and let us knowif you would like to join our greatgroup of people behind the scenes.

Please enjoy the evening of celebration of the accomplish-ments of our riders.

Carla Sharp, CHJA President

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Karen AmedeoNothing gives me greater pleasure than naming Karenfor this award, for no one works harder for the CHJAthan she! For nearly 20 years, Karen has officiallymanaged myriad duties for us, from Treasurer, toMedal Finals Secretary, to Standards and ScholarshipCommittee member. That’s a lot, but for those of uswho work closely with her, this doesn’t begin tocover it. Behind the scenes, every single day, Karen isworking on something important – sometimes alone,sometimes with other Board members and volunteers– all of which keeps the CHJA running smoothly.

Here’s a short list of what she might do in any givenday: Want to see your point standings? Karen justupdated it. Want to make sure your membership isup to date? Karen can help. Enjoying this lovely program and the Medal Finals keepsake program?Karen managed it. Need an update on the website?Karen will do it. Need to survey trainers about arule change? Karen will send it out. Wondering if you paid for that show application orsponsorship? Karen will follow up. Areyou entered in the Medal Finals? Karenknows. Amazed at the website upgradesthat make it easy to apply for shows?Karen spearheaded that. Looking forFacebook updates? Karen will post it.

And for us on the Board, Karen is aresource, a history keeper, a nudge, atireless supporter, a statistician, a ruleenforcer, a cheerleader…but most of all, afriend. We truly could not do it without you.

Sportsmanship Award

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.

Isabel Rudaz“Isabel is a role model to her peers. She willalways happily lend a hand whether it’s putting aschool pony away, helping a friend bathe theirhorse or pony, setting jumps and courses, takingon extra duties on the FCHC Junior RidingCommittee or riding extra horses.

For the past two years, Isabel has been organizinghorsemanship question and answer practice sessions for the Fairfield riders ahead of the horse-manship tests administered during the FairfieldJune Benefit Horse and CHJA Finals. Before horseshows she will even gather our riders for a tackcleaning session! And if that isn’t enough Isabelwill also help the little kids learn their courses,and will patiently teach them how to tack upponies, groom and basic horse care.

Although she has faced challenges and setbacks in her own riding career she maintains a positive attitude and is always willing to help anyone!”

The Officers, Board of Directors and the entire CHJA membership congratulate you on your selection for the 2017 Sportsmanship Award!

Past Recipients

1990 Jennifer Tomberg1991 Sachine Bell1992 Erin Shannon1993 Elizabeth Vars1994 Lisa de Koning1995 Susan Knapp1996 Sarah Kruel1998 Alison Hertel1999 Kelsey Amedeo2000 Briana King2001 Holly Rebello2002 Kristin Fedor2003 Alex Trueb2004 Meg Wilkison2005 Colleen Sullivan2006 Kayla Schneider2007 Dana Knoll2008 Hilary Andrysick2009 Gabrielle Cheney2010 Meg Johnson2011 Hannah Brown2012 Kaitlyn Boggio2013 Alexandra Barrere2014 Frances McGivern2015 Payton Beerbower2016 Skylah Miller

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Distinguished Service Award

This award is presented annually as anexpression of our appreciation for a memberwho has made extraordinary contributions to the association.

Desiree CormierDesiree is a very special person who has giventremendously and with great energy to the membersof the CHJA. She has worked so hard on so manyimportant things, but often quietly and behind thescenes. With this recognition, we hope she knowshow much her work is appreciated!

Since 2012 Desiree has worked at the Annual AwardsBanquet collecting items and helping to run theBanquet’s Scholarship Raffle. In 2014 she joined theEquitation Committee anxious to help whereverwe needed her. In 2015 she assumed full respon-sibility for the Medal Finals Scholarship SilentAuction which gets bigger and better every year.In 2016 she was appointed to the ScholarshipSelection Committee. She is solely responsible forsoliciting the items for both events and raising thefunds that allow us to award at least $5,000 everyyear to deserving CHJA Members. We couldn’t do it without her dedication. Her organizational skillscoupled with her sense of humor, enthusiasm,and her ability to ask for donations no matter where she goes is reflected in thebeautiful items she so proudly sets upand displays every year.

The Officers, Board of Directors, andthe entire CHJA Membership wish toexpress their sincere appreciation foryour time and commitment to the CHJA!Thank you, Desiree!

Past Recipients

1996 Ken Betuker1997 Beverly Gifford Vars1998 Jane Miller1999 Frank Cunningham

Steve McAllister2000 Amanda Klemyk2001 Karen Amedeo

Lynn Taylor2002 Armand Chenelle2003 Jane Dow Burt2004 Susan Horn2005 Cynthia Jensen2006 Sherry Lynch2007 Holly Rebello2008 Matthew Couzens2009 Carla Sharp

Donna Poeta2010 Kelsey Amedeo

Tara Lynch2011 Jessica Roth Thomas2012 Mary Drake2013 Pam Schreiber2014 John Rebello2015 Rebecca Goberman2016 Renee Scarpantonio

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Career Achievement Award

Card PartyJane Dow Burt, Westbrook Hunt Club

Originally purchased as a two and a half year old in Germany, “Dino” started making waves almostas soon as he reached our shores, earning secondplace as a three year old in a large Hunter Breedingclass at Devon. Having established his beauty, the next step was performance! And his resultsconfirmed his talents were more than skin deep.

Over his career, Dino won many year end awardsin multiple Hunter divisions, in both the CHJAand Zone 1 – Pre-Green, Green, Regular Working,and Junior! He also was frequently spotted in thewinner’s circle of many Hunter Derbies.

He was the mount for several inexperienced ridersas they debuted in the Junior Hunter division. Dinowas such an uncomplicated ride, that a champi-onship first time out was a common occurrence.

And not only was he good, he was incrediblyversatile; in 2016 at the CHJA Medal Finals,his three different riders won the AdultMedal Final, got third in the JuniorMedal Finals, and placed sixth in theModified Adult Finals!

Dino’s talents are probably best summedup by a professional who had thepleasure of showing him- “he was themost polite horse I’ve ever ridden.”

Thank you, Dino, for your years of success.You are truly an ultimate gentleman!

Past Recipients

2006 London Fog2007 Masquerade2008 Sunny Side Up2009 Charlotte’s Web2010 Velasques2011 Walk In The Park2012 The Falconier2013 Key Combination2014 Big White Lie2015 Heaven Sent2016 Grandios Zuckwolf

“BRAVE” AWARD

Given by Matt Couzens in Honor of “Sherwood Forest”, known as “Brave”.

Presented to a horse or pony who has excelled in competition overmany years and with many riders and who serves as an ambassadorof our sport by contributing to its growth through a kind and bravetemperament wrapped in exceptional talent.

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Heaven Bound Award

London FogHolly Rebello, Hidden Brook Stables

This year we lost one of our favorite competitors. As the very first recipient of our Career AchievementAward, it is only fitting that London Fog ended hiscareer as the recipient of the Heaven Bound Award.

“Austin” was known for his winning presence inthe Adult Hunter, Amateur Owner Hunter andAdult Equitation divisions. But competing in Finalswas his specialty. Austin took over twenty ridersinto the winner’s circle at the New England, Ariat,M&S and CHJA Finals. The “little grey horse thatcould” won many Equitation and Hunter Finalsmultiple times with different riders! He loved goinginto the ring and showing everyone how it’s done.He would always do his job but never waitedaround for the fan fair and pictures. His famoustrips into the winner’s circle were affectionatelycalled “driveby!”

London Fog won three Lifetime Achievementawards including the NEEC Nicolas Award,and both the CHJA and CHSA CareerAchievement Awards. He was still competing at the age of 27 and stillshowing us how it was done. LondonFog was truly a horse of a lifetime and tonight we honor him.

“You need look no farther than your heart to find me.”

– Unknown

Past Recipients

2006 Heaven Bound2007 Sparkle City2008 Sunny Side Up2009 Galen Tidings2010 Turbo2011 Special Dark2012 Prince Charming, III2013 Airloom2014 Hobgoblin2015 Keystone Kopper2016 Candy Land

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.

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$2,000CHJA Scholarship$3,000CHJA Scholarship

Past Champions

1991 Katherine Barna1992 Kirsten Grasshoff1993 Jennifer Fleury1994 Adria Parkinson1995 Jennifer Cardile1996 Erica Webber1997 Heidi Graf1998 Jessica Snowberger1999 Megan Wassall2000 Kelsey Amedeo2001 Penny Hoyt2002 Kristin Fedor2003 Deborah Kaufman2004 Kacie Hare2005 Kaitlyn Kasinskas2006 Kayla Schneider2007 Brittany Johnson2008 Olivia Hendricks2009 Elizabeth Benfield2010 Irene Peluso

Victoria Stevens2012 Jennifer Weisenberger2013 Clayton Parrotta2014 Savannah Giammarco2015 Connor Murphy2016 MaryKate Pestana

Past Reserve Champions

1991 Laura Gosselin1992 Melissa Peltron1993 Katherine Beveridge1994 Hillary Schreiber1995 Kristen DeLuca1996 Kimberly Klayer Hart1997 Katie Battison1998 Maria Triolo1999 Stephanie Kealey2000 Alissa Omartian2001 Kara Gallagher2002 Lauren Pierce2003 Meg Wilkison2004 Victoria Valenti2005 Devon Poeta2006 Logan Allison2007 Katie Philbrook2008 Emily Pope2009 Katie Drake2012 Paige Humphrey2013 Sara Dolan2014 Elizabeth Paige Drippé2015 Alexandra Barerre2016 Lindsay Schauder

In Memory of Katie Battison

RESERVE CHAMPION

Caroline OrzechCaroline is a senior at RHAM High School withan outstanding record of academic achievementin AP courses. Biomedical engineering is herstrong interest. She volunteers in a therapeuticriding program and competes with the IEA program. She is Vice President of the NationalHonor Society and a member of the WorldLanguage Honor Society. Counselors, teachers,and community members praise her versatility,maturity, and her infectious enthusiasm.

In Memory of Katie Battison

CHAMPION

Alexandra BarrereAlexandra is the first CHJA member to win theCHJA Scholarship for a second time! She is aDean’s List sophomore at Sacred Heart Universitywhere she is a Chemistry major with an interest inbecoming a veterinary pharmacist. While carrying a demanding curriculum “Alex” is a chemistry peer tutor with a large student following. She volunteers with her barn’s IEA team and runs theSummer Park and Rec program. Alex is describedby all as an exceptional student athlete who showsleadership and academic excellence while beingselfless, kind and reliable.

“Never take time with any horse for granted. Whether it be the rider’s own showhorse or an older lesson horse in the barn, every single horse that they come acrosshas something to teach them. Every horse comes into our lives for a significantreason; each one ready to teach us something about care, riding, or ourselves.”

“In my future, I hope that one day I can contribute my ideas that I have gainedthrough my studies in biology to developing technological advancements thatwould give disabled people the power to do simple things like saying ‘yes’.”

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GOLDThe Belcourt Family

SILVERBobby Lou Boylan

The Donovan FamilyThe Foohey FamilyThe Gillman FamilyThe Krasne Family

The Liutermoza FamilyThe Morris Family

BRONZEThe Andrews FamilyAnna Eligulashvili

The Ellsworth FamilyThe Ehrhard FamilyThe Farr FamilyThe Farwell and

Saltonstall FamiliesThe Gamelin FamilyThe Gesky FamilyThe Greene FamilyThe Hart Family

The Haymond FamilyToby Neubig

The Slonecker FamilyThe Woznica FamilyThe Zabetakis Family

PATRONSThe Curtin FamilyThe McAraw FamilyThe Miller FamilyThe Nilsen FamilyThe Phillips FamilyThe Schneider FamilyThe Snow FamilyThe Willcox FamilyThe Wooters Family

SCHOLARSHIPBANQUET RAFFLE

Allie LeonardThe Amedeo FamilyButtonwood FarmThe Chard Family

The CHJAEnd of Hunt

The Equestrian CentreEquine Art and Pet

PortraitsThe Goberman Family

Ivory EllaCynthia Jensen

The Lynch FamilyThe Mathews FamilyMy Impression CraftsThe Preppy PupMichael JordanSteakhouseJane Miller

Stepanik FarmJessica Roth Thomas

Triple CrownWindcrest Farm

MEDAL FINALSSILENT AUCTION Katie Jean CarsonCounty SaddleryDesiree CormierCruise PlannersMary Drake

The Equestrian CentreEquestrian NeightionEquine Production

CompanyFloral Accents by Bonnie

Fun BonnetsJudy Goldthwait

Horse Listeners OrchardThe Horses Glass

Ink Stables16.3 Stemware

KL SelectLKA Fine ArtLJ EnterprisesJane Miller

My Impression CraftsPlanet Pizza

Reflections PhotographySalty Dawg EquineSandy Point Stables

Shapley’sSmartPak

Sugarcube CentralSweet Briar College

TredstepTrinity Creative Crafting

Triple CrownTwin Maples QuiltingThe Wireless ZoneJeannie Zurulli

2017 Scholarship Fund Donors 2017 Year End Award Sponsors

A special thank you to the following donors for their generosity and continued support of the CHJA Scholarship Fund.

A special thank you to the following donors for their generosity and continued support of the CHJA Year End Awards.

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LEAD LINEThe Hajdasz Family

and Renee Scarpantonio & Hunters Run

WALK – TROTEQUITATIONCarla Sharp &

Buttonwood Farm

SHORT STIRRUPEQUITATION

Alison Patricelli & Folly Farm Show Stables

PRE CHILDREN’SEQUITATION

The Rebello Family & Hidden Brook Stables

CHILDREN’SEQUITATION

Matthew Couzens & Horse Listeners Orchard

JUNIOR EQUITATIONSamantha Borkowski & Terry Allen Farm

ADULT EQUITATIONMichele Goodrich & Well A Way Farm

CHJA HIGH POINTEQUITATION TRAINERSally Hinkle Russell &Mystic Valley Hunt Club

SHORT STIRRUPHUNTER

Kate Mancarella & North Meadow Farm

MODIFIEDCHILDREN’S HUNTERThe Giammarco Family

PRE CHILDREN’SHUNTER

Martha and ArmandChenelle &

Windcrest Farm

CHILDREN’S HUNTER PONYFairfield County

Hunt Club

CHILDREN’S HUNTER HORSE

Paul and Marie Foohey & The Pines

Equestrian Center

MODIFIED ADULT HUNTER

The Giammarco Family

ADULT HUNTER 35 & UNDER

Oak Meadow Farm

ADULT HUNTEROVER 35

The Schauder Family & Country Lane Farm

JUNIOR & AMATEUR OWNER

HUNTERThe CHJA

CHJA HIGH POINTHUNTER TRAINER

Louisa Fedora and Patricia Carlton & Movado Farm

SMALL PONYHUNTER

Abbi Seley Ferrigno & Rabbit Hill Farm

MEDIUM PONYHUNTER

Fairfield EquineAssociates

LARGE PONYHUNTER

Jill Kulmann & Epic Farm

CONNECTICUTWORKING HUNTER

Sarah Weaver & Chestnut Hill Show Stables

CONNECTICUTTRAINING HUNTERNaomi Gauruder & Blue Ribbon Ventures

HUNTER DERBYLynn Taylor & Taylor Farm

LOW TRAININGJUMPER

Sally Hinkle Russell & Mystic Valley Hunt Club

CHILDREN’S &ADULT JUMPER

The CHJA

Lead LineDivision Sponsored by The Hajdasz Family and Renee Scarpantonio & Hunters Run

Erin GluckAnna HamptonFiona MastroianniVeronica Palamatchuk

Ava PasquarielloJagger RichardSophie Spada

Lead Line Walk Trot

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Walk Trot EquitationDivision Sponsored by Carla Sharp & Buttonwood Farm

Alexandra BaileyChristiane DulosBella GagnonNoella GirardHailey GluckClara GroveCoral MartinsGrace Catherine Neumuth

Hanna PattenLeah PetronelliSarah PirieCassidy SanzoneSofina SnowMadison SoleckiCaroline Van Dalen

2016 Leadline

Pre Children’s Equitation

Division Sponsored by The Rebello Family & Hidden Brook Stables

Perpetual Trophy Donated by The Rebello Family & Hidden Brook Farm

CHAMPION

Anna Mae Saunders

RESERVE

Sophie Brown-Proctor

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THIRDParker Devine

FOURTHEmma Unsal

FIFTHGianna Plano

Short Stirrup Equitation

Division Sponsored by Alison Patricelli & Folly Farm Show Stables

Perpetual Trophy Donated by The William C. Ehalt Family

CHAMPION

Aiva Gamelin

RESERVE

Hanna Dolan

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THIRDSophia Pavur

FOURTHSamantha Stepanik

FIFTHSkye Bussiere

SIXTHSkyler Wahlberg

SEVENTHJuliet LeClair

EIGHTHLeila Osorio

NINTHAlyssa Hackley

TENTHEmma Motl

ELEVENTHElisabeth Shea

TWELFTHElizabeth Theriault

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Junior Equitation

CHAMPION

Jessica Oswald

RESERVE

Mary Mazzarella(not pictured)

Division Sponsored by Samantha Borkowski & Terry Allen Farm

Perpetual Trophy Donated by Daffodill Hill Farm

Children’s Equitation

Division Sponsored by Matthew Couzens & Horse Listeners Orchard

Perpetual Trophy Donated by Matthew Couzens

CHAMPION

Caroline Mancini

RESERVE

Isabel Rudaz

THIRDAlycia Petrauskas

FOURTHZoe Santilli

FIFTHRiley Babb

SIXTHErica Liston

SEVENTHHaley Radcliffe

EIGHTHLilly Wolff

NINTHAbigail Krudwig

TENTHLila Nelson

ELEVENTHShannon Gorsky

TWELFTHAbigail Janssen

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THIRDAnna Foster

FOURTHAnna Richardson

FIFTHOlivia Ferro

SIXTH (TIE)Jamie Besaw

SIXTH (TIE)Susanne McGrady

SEVENTHErin Phillips

EIGHTHMelissa Vogellus

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CHAMPION

Desiree Cormier

RESERVE

Alice Maggin

Adult Equitation

Division Sponsored by Michele Goodrich & Well-A-Way Farm

Perpetual Trophy Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Matt Perlstein

THIRDWhitney Chatterjee

FOURTHWhitney Viola

FIFTHKristen Peck

High Point Award

GIFFORD & VARS HIGH POINT JUNIOREQUITATION AWARD

Perpetual Trophy Donated by the C. Alanson Vars Jr. Family in Memory of Maxine Best

RECIPIENT

Caroline ManciniTrainer: Deborah Bakoledis, Mystic Valley Hunt Club

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Mark Your Calendars!

2018 CHJA Medal Finals Weekend

August 17 – 19, 2018

Fairfield County Hunt Club

Short Stirrup Hunter

CHAMPION

Movado’s Chantilly Lace O: Movado FarmsR: Hanna Dolan

RESERVE

Classy Bow TieO: Oak Meadow FarmR: Paige Dempsey-Weiner(not pictured)

THIRDCosmopolitanO/R: Aiva Gamelin

Division Sponsored by Kate Mancarella & North Meadow Farm

Perpetual Trophy Donated by The Samuolis Family inMemory of Smarty Pants

High Point Awards

SANDRA LAFLAMME HIGH POINT ADULTEQUITATION AWARD

Perpetual Trophy Donated by the Friends of Sandra LaFlamme in Her Memory

RECIPIENT

Desiree CormierTrainer: Holly Rebello, Hidden Brook Stables

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CHJA HIGH POINTEQUITATION TRAINER AWARD

Award Sponsored by Sally Hinkle Russell & Mystic Valley Hunt Club

RECIPIENT

Deb BakoledisMystic Valley Hunt Club

Trainer of Caroline Mancini2017 Gifford and Vars Junior High Point Equitation Award

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Pre Children’s Hunter

Division Sponsored by Martha and Armand Chenelle& Windcrest Farm

Boston Mac Perpetual Trophy Donated by Windcrest Farm in Memory of Maria Cicchiello

CHAMPION

OberonO: Oak Meadow FarmR: Sophie Brown-Proctor

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BoyhoodO: Well-A-Way FarmR: Sophia Pavur

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Modified Children’s Hunter

Division Sponsored by The Giammarco Family

The Airloom Memorial Trophy Donated in Memory of Airloom

CHAMPION

Nantucket BayO: Mystic Valley Hunt ClubR: Sydnie McCluskey

RESERVE

MontagueO: Ellie O’HeaneyR: Annika Sun(not pictured)

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THIRDHudsonO/R: Skye Bussiere

FOURTHClassy Bow TieO: Oak Meadow FarmR: Paige Dempsey-Weiner

FIFTHBack to the FutureO/R: Emily Fonte

SIXTHSunkistO: Daffodil HillR: Haley Neuroth

SEVENTHRoderrickO/R: Brooke Birbara

EIGHTHWinterfellO: Oak Meadow FarmR: Gabriella DaSilva

NINTHSomewhere In TimeO/R: Hailey Maria Ortiz

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

CHAMPIONJolie BlancO: Amanda WiseR: Isabella Cruz

RESERVEContadorO/R: Juliana Beal

THIRDCassbachO: Mystic Valley Hunt ClubR: Emma Stilphen

FOURTHRuby SlippersO/R: Mary Mazzarella

FIFTHRed RoyaltyO/R: Logan Ann Smith

SIXTHClear SkiesO: Mystic Valley Hunt ClubR: Emily Champney

SEVENTHKSB VignaleO/R: Kylie Hwalek

EIGHTHMischief ManagedO/R: Anna Foster

NINTHQuilano ZO/R: Melissa Exner

Children’s Hunter Pony

CHAMPIONChamplain CelebrationO: Lauren ReidR: Sophie Whidden

RESERVELast LaughO: Lindsay WardR: Eloise Foster

THIRDPaminaO: Kara HaglerR: Alexandra Lalli

FOURTHMy Oliver TwistO/R: Sienna Keane

FIFTHButterfly KissO: Stoney Hill StablesR: Emma Whidden

SIXTHRomeoO: Morgan WardR: Lucas Mejia Fanjul

SEVENTHKestfar Super PonyO: Cheryl Amaral McKeeR: Jamie Fortunato

EIGHTHElla EnchantedO/R: Rachel Chard

NINTHTop HatO: RHF EnterprisesR: Charlotte Jumper

TENTHWoodland’s Sno PatrolO: Ellie FerrignoR: Olivia Robertson

ELEVENTHWoodland’s Velvet TouchO: Emily FlynnR: Dana Cofsky

TWELFTHLots of DotsO/R: Kennedy Teasdale

Division Sponsored by Fairfield County Hunt Club

The Roy Ferguson Memorial Trophy

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Modified Adult Hunter

Division Sponsored by The Giammarco Family

Mokie Man Perpetual TrophyDonated by The Battison, Arms & Klemyk Families in Honor of Kokomoe

CHAMPIONPark PlaceO/R: Jacqueline Foohey(not pictured)

RESERVESpeak EasyO/R: Lauren Sekel

High Point Award

CHJA HIGH POINTJUNIOR HUNTER

Perpetual Trophy Donated by Linda Evans & Orion Farm in Memory of Custom Made

RECIPIENT

OberonO: Oak Meadow FarmR: Sophie Brown-Proctor

Trainer: Amy Kriwitsky, Oak Meadow Farm

Thank you for making this such a special evening!

Sherry Lynch, Banquet ChairmanRebecca Goberman, Awards Chairman

Desiree Cormier, Scholarship Raffle Chairmanand

Allie Leonard, Tara Matthews, Holly Rebello, John Rebello, Susanne Sasso, Stacia Stepanik,

Jessica Roth Thomas

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THIRDExtravaganzaO/R: Alexandra Barrere

FOURTHJunoO/R: Sara Taniwha

FIFTHWinterfellO: Oak Meadow FarmR: Molly Shannon

SIXTHBeyond BeliefO: Olivia MarlowR: Lynn Cinciva-Warner

SEVENTHNumero UnoO: Westbrook Hunt ClubR: Florence Chan

EIGHTHDeutschemarkO/R: Hannah Coon

NINTHDenaliO/R: Laura Bouchard

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Adult Hunter Over 35

Division Sponsored by The Schauder Family &Country Lane Farm

Perpetual Trophy Donated by Windcrest Farm

CHAMPION

QuitoO: Penelope AyersR: Brenda Tananbaum

RESERVE

MaximusO/R: Jennifer Perry

THIRDThe Artful DodgerO/R: Sherrill Woessnor

FOURTHSir PeterO/R: Cari Chaney

FIFTHStorm The CastleO/R: Alice Maggin

SIXTHGallifreyO/R: Sarah Barber

SEVENTHIn The LoopO/R: Tracy Hart

EIGHTHWynaightO/R: Jennifer Webb

NINTHSplashed In MagicO/R: Maryann Gile

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CHAMPION

Eloquent O: Orion FarmR: Julie Hogan

RESERVE

Berghoff CBFO/R: Katie Hoelzer

THIRDScotland YardO/R: Maddie Davis

FOURTHBoardwalkO/R: Paula Meunier

FIFTHThey SayO/R: Page Soper

SIXTHDonovanO/R: Taylor Bodson

SEVENTHBoudreauxO/R: Katherine Powers

EIGHTHVon MexicoO/R: Ally Cox

Division Sponsored by Oak Meadow Farm

Perpetual Trophy Donated by Folly Farm

NINTHGaneshaO/R: Catherine Ferri

TENTHKatonahO: Hidden Brook StablesR: Shelby Dumond

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High Point Awards

CHJA HIGH POINT ADULT HUNTER

Perpetual Trophy Donated bySally & Frank Kruel in Memory of Evening Edition

RECIPIENT

QuitoO: Penelope AyersR: Brenda Tananbaum

Trainer: Jenny Martin Rudaz,Fairfield County Hunt Club

CHJA HIGH POINTHUNTER TRAINER

Award Sponsored by Louisa Fedora and PatriciaCarlton & Movado Farm

RECIPIENT

Amy KriwitskyOak Meadow

Trainer of Oberon2017 CHJA Junior High Point HunterO: Oak Meadow FarmR: Sophie Brown-Proctor

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Junior & Amateur Owner Hunter

CHAMPION

BoardwalkO/R: Paula Meunier

RESERVE

AspenO/R: Jacqueline Strittmatter

Division Sponsored by The CHJA

Adult Perpetual Trophy Donated by Lori & Scott Palmer in Memory of Michele Arnhold

Junior Perpetual Trophy Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Fred Becher in Memory of Castle Harbor

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Medium Pony Hunter

CHAMPION

Clovermeade Dream On O: Ellie FerrignoR: Kyla Sullivan

RESERVE

Basically BunnyO: Ellie FerrignoR: Kyla Sullivan

THIRDClovermeade Bunny Side UpO: Rabbit Hill FarmR: Emily Clee

FOURTHClovercroft Honey BunnyO: Rabbit Hill FarmR: Olivia Robertson

Division Sponsored by Fairfield Equine Associates

Such A Touch Perpetual Trophy Donated by Laura Kirby

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Division Sponsored by Abbi Seley Ferrigno & Rabbit Hill Farm

Perpetual Trophy Donated by The Annello Children in Memory of Candy Bar

CHAMPION

Clovermeade Brilliantly BunnyO: Rabbit Hill FarmR: Emily Clee

RESERVE

Fairytales O: Fairytales, LLCR: Emilia Richard

THIRDClovermeade Blue FeathersO: Rabbit Hill FarmR: Emily Clee

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EMERSON BURR HIGH POINT PONY HUNTER

Perpetual Trophy Donated by Linda Evans & Orion Farm in Memory of Emerson Burr

RECIPIENT

Clovermeade CharmedO: Ellie FerrignoR: Kyla Sullivan

Trainer: Abbi Seley Ferrigno,Rabbit Hill Farm

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 2018 Show Year!

Large Pony Hunter

Division Sponsored by Jill Kulmann & Epic Farm

Perpetual Trophy Donated by Linda Evans & Orion Farm

CHAMPION

Clovermeade Charmed O: Ellie FerrignoR: Kyla Sullivan

RESERVE

Clovermeade HeroicO/R: Emily Clee

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Connecticut Training Hunter

Division Sponsored by Naomi Gauruder & Blue Ribbon Ventures

Perpetual Trophy Donated by the Henri Family In Memory of Hobgoblin

CHAMPION

CrypticO/R: Laurie Gundlach

RESERVE

Back To The FutureO/R: Emily Fonte(not pictured)

Connecticut Working Hunter

Division Sponsored by Sarah Weaver & Chestnut Hill Show Stables

Perpetual Trophy Donated by The Bouffard Family in Memory of Emery Bouffard

CHAMPION

John HarryO: Mystic Valley Hunt ClubR: Deborah Bakoledis(not pictured)

RESERVE

ValentinoO: Sarah WeaverR: Bruce Thalman

THIRDConcertoO/R: Amanda Larder

FOURTHFrench ConnectionO/R: Dianna Cummings

FIFTHLandfordO/R: Erica Liston

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THIRDUp All NightO/R: Laurie Gundlach

FOURTHCrown RoyalO/R: Rebecca Spearrin

FIFTHClovercroft GryffynO/R: Zoe Santilli

SIXTHGoldbugO: CL Sport HorsesR: Carolyn Carpenter

SEVENTHQuicksilver RosaliaO/R: Emilia Richard

EIGHTHAmadeusO/R: Alexis Devlin

NINTHMovado’s PrestigeO/R: Alexi Lucibello

TENTHRamiro SunO: Well-A-Way FarmR: Zoe Santilli

ELEVENTHSpotlessO/R: Grace and HarperGottleib

TWELFTHBlack Tie OptionalO: Cindy CrosbyR: Maddie Gesmondi

Low Training Jumper

CHAMPION

She’s Only A ZippoO: Mary FischerR: Carlie Poworoznek(not pictured)

RESERVE

One of a KindO/R: Caroline Mancini

Division Sponsored by Sally Hinkle Russell & Mystic Valley Hunt Club

Perpetual Trophy Donated by Susan Horn & River’s Edge Farm

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CHAMPION

KatonahO: Hidden Brook StablesR: Holly Rebello

RESERVE

Secret AdditionO: Hidden Brook StablesR: Isabelle Hudson

Division Sponsored by Lynn Taylor & Taylor Farm

“Quaker” Perpetual Trophy Donated by Lynn Taylor & Taylor Farm

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THIRDCarpe DeimO/R: Emily Besaw

FOURTHSomersettO: Hidden Brook StablesR: Shannon Gorsky

FIFTHAll Tuckr’d OutO: Hidden Brook StablesR: Kiarra Schmidt

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THIRDRockin BoogieO/R: Charline Engerran

FOURTHPort RoyalO/R: Marie Hollertz

FIFTHAtticusO/R Melissa Mason

SIXTHPuttin’ On The RitzO/R: Samantha Sidor

SEVENTHConcertoO/R: Amanda Larder

EIGHTHSonomaO/R: Sierrah Rich

Banquet Memories

Sydnie McClusky –I am proud of you for so many reasons…but mostly I admire youfor never giving up. A true Champion! Love, Mom

Sally Hinkle Russell –So thankful for you.Appreciating yourpatience, talent and perseverance. Alwaysencouraging, you are one big reason Sydnie never gave up!Darlynea

Thank you Sally for all the time you’veinvested to help mebecome a better rider.Love, Sydnie

Thank you to Sue Peterson my trainerand grandmother, we are truly blessed. Aiva and Cosmo

Congratulations Aiva Gamelin and your green pony projectCosmopolitan! What an accomplishment!We are so proud of you!Love, Mom, Dad and Grandma

Children’s & Adult Jumper

Division Sponsored by The CHJA

Adult Jumper Perpetual Trophy Donated by Manse Hill Silver

Children’s Jumper Christiana Ley Parker Memorial TrophyDonated in Loving Memory by her Cousins

CHAMPION

LJS IntrinsicO/R: Matthew Belcourt

RESERVE

GriffinO: Colleen PelusoR: Irene Peluso

THIRDThe Artful DodgerO/R: Sherrill Woessnor

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2017CHJA HunterClassics

1 – Li BondRebekah Chenelle

2 – They SayPage Soper

3 – QuitoBrenda Tananbaum

4 – DreamboyJulie Hogan

5 – Splashed In MagicMary Ann Gile

6 – BoardwalkPaula Meunier

7 – BordeauxKatherine Powers

8 – Pilgrim de Blue MeryCorinne Macaulay

9 – GaneshaCatherine Ferri

10 – The Artful DodgerSherrill Woessner

Adult Hunter ClassicClass Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. David Spizzerro

1 – Armand Chenelle & Rebekah ChenelleWindcrest Farm

2 – Heather Hays & Katherine PowersBuxton Farm

3 – Amy Kriwitsky & Corinne MacaulayOak Meadow Farm

4 – Allie Leonard & Haley RadcliffeHidden Brook Stables

5 – Holly Rebello & Shelby DumondHidden Brook Stables

Trainer’s Team Hunter ClassicClass Sponsored by Twin Lakes Farm

2017CHJA HunterClassics

1 – My Oliver TwistSienna Keane

2 – RomeoLucas Mejia Fanjul

3 – Hillcrest SongbirdMolly Zygmont

4 – Champlain CelebrationSophie Whidden

5 – Kestfar Super PonyJamie Fortunato

6 – Butterfly KissEmma Whidden

7 – Top HatCharlotte Jumper

8 – Woodland’s Velvet TouchDana Cofsky

9 – Last LaughEloise Foster

10 – Ella EnchantedRachel Chard

Children’s Hunter Pony ClassicClass Sponsored by Stepping Stone Farm

1 – UnquestionableNora Andrews

2 – VendomeJessica Oswald

3 – Jolie BlancIsabella Cruz

4 – Ruby SlippersMary Mazzarella

5 – ContadorJulianna Beal

6 – Lewis HamiltonCaroline Blake

7 – Clear SkiesEmily Champney

8 – Movado’s EverlastingKylie Katz

9 – Red RoyaltyLogan Ann Smith

Children’s Hunter Horse ClassicClass Sponsored by Windcrest Farm

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2017CHJAMedal Finals

Master’s MedalClass Sponsored byAgriventures Agway & Nutrena

1 – Sydney Smith2 – Alexandra Carlton3 – Megan Grabowski4 – Ally Archer5 – Grace Tice6 – Miranda Lekacos7 – Rebecca Morris8 – Christina Thompson9 – Sarah Kessler10 – Catherine Ferri11 – Sophia Gianoulis12 – Katrina Tiktinsky

Junior MedalClass Sponsored by Mystic Valley Hunt Club

1 – Juliana Beal2 – Frances McGivern3 – Tessa Queirolo4 – Skyler Lewis5 – Christopher Joyce6 – Jessica Oswald7 – Chloe Love8 – Madison Cordon9 – Elizabeth Asprinio10 – Jessie Goodwin11 – Regina Cullen12 – Lorelei Knadler

2017CHJAMedal Finals

Adult MedalClass Sponsored by Fairfield Equine Associates

1 – Hannah Brown2 – Amanda Groher3 – Jen Seidel4 – Ally Cox5 – Corinne Macaulay6 – Taylor Theis7 – Tracy Hart 8 – Kim Miner9 – Cali Ebersole10 – Caitlin Doocy11 – Ashley Murray12 – Katie Daoud

Modified Adult MedalClass Sponsored by The Giammarco Family

1 – Margaret Valenti2 – Carolyn Chapman3 – Karen Stryker4 – Kristen Gorman5 – Lindsay Mastroianni6 – Alexandra Barrere7 – Gina Gagliardi8 – Erin Brennan-Smith9 – Jennifer Schmidt10 – Sara Taniwha11 – Molly Shannon12 – Jaclyn Cortina

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Pony MedalClass Sponsored by Fairfield County Hunt Club

1 – Sophie Whidden2 – Molly Zygmont3 – Emilia Richard4 – Lucas Mejia Fanjul5 – Dana Cofsky6 – Charlotte Jumper7 – Peyton Jelinek8 – Caroline Saunders9 – Claire Shimanski10 – Sienna Keane

2017CHJAMedal Finals

Pre Children’s MedalClass Sponsored by Serenity Show Stable

1 – Riley Bazaar2 – Samantha Stepanik3 – Lauren Pinkerton4 – Brooke Birbara5 – Brooke McEntire6 – Carolyn Carpenter7 – Emma Whidden8 – Elisabeth Shea9 – Lily Lind10 – Skye Bussiere11 – Emily Bocklet12 – Anna Mae Saunders

Children’s MedalClass Sponsored by Westbrook Hunt Club

1 – Elisabeth Stuart2 – Isabel Massart3 – Isabel Rudaz4 – Sara Deluca5 – Kate Tifford6 – Remy Sasso7 – Lilly Wolff8 – Sophie Robinson9 – Elle McAraw10 – Haley Radcliffe11 – Megan Le12 – Alexa Greco (tie)12 – Madeline Brock (tie)

Thank You to the 2017 Medal Finals Equitation Committee

Co ChairmenTara Mathews and Holly Rebello

Katie Jean Carson, Heather Chard, Desiree Cormier, Shelby Dumond, Kim Foster, Rebecca Goberman, Maria Howe,

Sherry Lynch, Erin McNamara, Devon Poeta, Donna Poeta, John Rebello, Renee Scarpantonio, Carla Sharp, Pam Schreiber,

Stacia Stepanik, Gabby Wang

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2017CHJAMedal Finals

Horsemanship Challenge12 & UnderClass Sponsored by The Interscholastic Equestrian Association

1 – Alden Smith2 – Lila Nelson3 – Zoe Santilli4 – Brooke Birbara5 – Spencer Walsh6 – Sienna Keane7 – Rowan Greenberg8 – Skye Bussiere9 – Shea Fennelly10 – Clara D’Amico

Horsemanship Challenge13 & OverClass Sponsored by BHC Management LLC& Blue Ribbon Ventures

1 – Frances McGivern2 – Anna Foster 3 – Carolyn Chapman4 – Jamie Edwards5 – Jessie Goodwin6 – Jaclyn Cortina7 – Charlotte Subak8 – Ping Ryan9 – Alice Maggin10 – Tomiko McGovern

2017CHJAMedal Finals

High Score AwardAwarded to the Highest First Round Score in a Medal Class

Award Sponsored by Peter Mann & Mantec

2017 Recipient:Hannah Brown

Shown in photo with Judge Scott Hoffstetter.

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