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2008 BTA/BOLT Dressage and Horse Show a sizzling success
Saturday, July 19th, was a hot steamy day with temperatures in the 90s but that didn't stop anyone from having a great time at this year's BTA/BOLT horse show.
With four rings operating simultaneously in the beautiful Lockwood-Moore field, 85 riders and their horses enthusiastically competed in dressage, jumping, pleasure, and trail classes. Just to make it more exciting, there were games too - hilarious yet serious competitions involving eggs, spoons, skinny pieces of paper and general shenanigans.
Very few horse shows offer the variety of classes that BTA/BOLT provides. Juggling all those kids, ponies, adults, horses, trailers, schedules and activities is no small feat, but thanks to an incredible group of volunteers and supporters> many of whom spent hours setting up on Friday and then arrived early to help out again on Saturday - the entire show ran smoothly and safely.
Congratulations to all 2008 BTA/BOLT competitors and their equine partners - you are all champions! And special kudos to our trophy and division winners!
BTA/BOLT Perpetual Trail Trophy
Highest score on the Trail Course - Paige Beliveau, West Newbury
James T. Walsh Memorial Trophy
Best combined score in Pleasure and Trail - Lisa White, Boxford
Lockwood Jumper Classic
Best score over fences up to 3'0" - Katie Travers, Haverhill
Windrush Farm Jumper Classic
Best score over fences up to 2'9" - Lisa White, Boxford
Stadium Jumper Classic
Best score over fences up to 2'6" - Tori Sherzi, Andover
BTA Lockwood Horsemanship/Sportsmanship Trophy
Rider under 18 who shows outstanding horsemanship and sportsmanship - Samantha Bowden, West Boxford
Dressage High Point Award
highest dressage score of the day, any test - Sarah Dimitri, North Andover
Division Champions
Best combined score in Equitation, Pleasure and either Trail or Jumping
Walk Trot/Jog (age 18 and under) Champion: Allysha Proulx-Walter, Boxford
Reserve: Sarah Flaherty, Andover
Lead Line (age 7 and under) Champion: Tess O'Connell, Wilmington
Reserve: Grace Thames, Wellesley
Short Stirrup (age 10 and under) Champion: Stephanie Fabri, Groveland
Reserve: Isabella Cruz-Nascimento, Beverly
Junior (age 11 to 14) Champion: Holly Sullivan, Georgetown
Reserve: Katie Travers, Haverhill
Senior (age 18 and up) Champion: Teagan Gaeta, Ipswich
Reserve: Rebecca Webb, Westford
Adult (age 15 to 18) Champion: Lisa White, Boxford
BTA/BOLT Horse Show Photographs from Georgetown Photo
Georgetown Photo was onsite at the horse show and took pictures of as many riders as possible. If you or someone you know rode in the show on the 19th, here's how to see and order your photos!
Visit http://georgetownphoto.net/
Click on "Events"
Enter Your Event Code: 719
If you have questions or problems, you can contact Georgetown Photo directly by e-mail at GtownPhoto@comcast.net or by phone at 978-352-8881.
ABC/BTA Benefit Horse Trials to be held September 14
This year's ABC/BTA three-phase event will be held in the Lockwood-Moore Field and the Lockwood Forest on Sunday, September 14. This unrated event has four divisions - pre-elementary, elementary, modified beginner novice, beginner novice. The show, which is organized by BTA members each year, benefits A Better Chance, a residential educational program serving academically motivated minority students at Masconomet Regional High School. Entry forms will be available on this site soon.
For more information contact
Belinda Barbas
978-887-7936
North Shore Riding Club
Why should the kids have all the fun? This easygoing, eclectic group of adults started their own "Pony Club" — first as a chapter of the national "Old People's Riding Club" and now as its own organization. Members of the club can choose to participate in weekly flat and jumping lessons as well as ongoing drill team exercises. The group hosts a wide variety of speakers, seminars and demonstrations — mostly in and around the Boxford area -- that are usually free of charge to members and open to the general public for a small fee. For more information please contact Pat Morris atPatmorris72@hotmail.com >