We had a blustery time at our school show on April 9, but the challenge of keeping the jumps upright could not keep us down!!  The show went forward and was alot of fun.  Point results will be linked to this page.  Western High point riders Tied Champion – Savannah Banton and Montana May.  High Point Reserve Champion Western – Katelyn Williams.    Hunt Seat High Point Champion – Savannah Cheatham   Reserve High point Champion – Gabby Dolan  Honorable Mention to Katie Bonnes-Balch                                                                                     School Show Points-E 2015-2016

2015-2016 Western Points

So – What I want to know is how did it get to be the end of March….  Start of April so quickly?

We have a ton of Fun horse and rider activities planned for April and May and before you know it – it will be summer camp time.

Check out our calender page for April and May events, our horse show page for information on the April 9th show and our Summer camp page for Camp info.  I’ll be glad to send you the necessary information to sign up for any of the above or you can sign up in the lounge – waiting room at the barn.

4 and a half weeks till Spring and it can’t come soon enough for all us riders…..

We have no scheduled events for the rest of February – except the work get together at 5 forks to fix the bridges on Saturday Feb 20th.  Come help if you can – information was provided by Camille Deckert on our facebook page. – check it out.

March will begin with Hazelwild on March 5th – it is the last of the series, so it will be the seasons end Champion and Reserve presentation.  We wish our riders the best of luck!!  Many are high in the points and could bring home the award.  I’ll post the results as we know….

March ends with Easter weekend, we will be closed Saturday the 26 and Sunday the 27.  Monday starts spring break for many.  We will be on a regular schedule getting ready for Calais on April 2nd.  April 9th will be our first spring school show.  April 16th is Kelly’s Ford, April 30th is Kelly’s Ford. May 7th will be CA’s last of the 2015-2016 school show series show.  May 28th Kelly’s Ford.  May 30th – Memorial Day!!    Then it’s time for Summer Camp – YEAH!

No classes today at Cranberry Acres. Stay safe off the roads. Lessons will open as usual on Sunday Morning. We are on the main roads that get cleared and Mr Mike will plow our driveway. Just let us know if you’re snowed in and can’t make it. Thanks

These are the results from the season end points from all the shows at Kellys Ford Equestrian Center.  They will host an award dinner on Friday night December 11.  We will have competition on Saturday morning at the Hazelwild Center.  I think we should be prudent and miss the dinner this year and ask them to mail our awards……  I’m open to other suggestions, Mrs. Sue

Short Stirrup Equitation – Champion – PJ – Libby Hellman 61 points   3rd place – Savannah Cheatham  26 points

Short Stirrup Hunter – Champion – PJ – Libby Hellman 69 points   5th place – Savannah Cheatham Stormy Skies 22pts

Student Equitation – 4th place – Amber Adams

Maiden Hunter – Reserve Champion – On eagles wings – Cindy Charboneau – 89.5 pts  4th – Island Time – Grace Neiswander – 34pts

Low Hunter – Reserve Champion – On eagles wings – Cindy Charboneau – 64 pts

Children/Adult Amateur Hunter – 5th – Tennessee Stitch – Jessica Christian – 13pts

Puddle Jumpers – Champion – Rose – Kate Strohm – 92.5 pts  Reserve Champion – Twister – Eli Hankins – 44 pts 5th Island Time – Mckenzie Grunden – 31pts

Novice Rider Jumper – Reserve Champion – PJ – Megan Bergan – 80 pts

Novice Horse Jumper – 3rd – Island Time – Grace Neicewander – 76 pts  6th Cameo – Alanna Ballard – 12pts

OTTB – 5th – Con Artist – Parker Mills – 24pts   6th – Intriguing Mist – Heather Nackerman – 16pts

Low Jumper – Champion – Rose – Natalie Shires – 91pts  Reserve Champion – Con Artist – Parker Mills – 53 pts

Children/Adult Jumper – Reserve Champion – Tennessee Stitch – 83pts  4th – Storms Energy – 54pts  6th – Ariel – Ammie Adams -36

This is the list they sent me today – If you do not think your points are correct please let me know and we’ll figure it out.  I did keep track at each show and can compile a list.  They are still holding the banquet.  Anyone wishing to go will have to call them directly to register to go.  I feel bad to not attend, on the other hand we will not be well rested for our day of competition…..

  We have alot of fun scheduled for November and December..1st – On November 21 – the Level Green riding school in Powhatan will host an open event for all riders interested in Dressage, Stadium and Cross Country competition.  Riders can speak to Mrs Sue about renting a horse and competing.  Anyone interested in watching – visit the level green web site to get directions.

December 5th will be the Christmas Parade in Amelia.  All Students of the Cranberry Acres are invited to participate in both the preparation and the Parade itself.  The parade will be at 4:00 on Saturday afternoon.  Our Prep Meeting will Be Wednesday evening December 2nd at 6ish – Cranberry Acres will provide the PIZZA and Soda.

December 11th is the Scheduled Date for the Kellys Ford Banquet – more info as we get it.

December 12 – the FIRST Hazelwild Jumper competition – Saturday – cost and details will be posted both in the lounge and on a page on this site.

December 27 – SUNDAY HAZELWILD JUMPER COMPETITION – WE’LL HAVE A GET TOGETHER TO DISCUSS THIS AND OUR ATTENDENCE.

Check out the 2015-2016 School show program on this site.  Riders can select classes and then fill out the forms in the lounge prior to the day of the show.  Pre – entries are appreciated although riders can sign up on the day of the show.  We hope you’ll come and experience competition on horseback.

  16 Riders from the C.A. Equestrian Center competed well at the August 22 Kellys Ford Show in the Fredericksburg Area.  Many of our rider competed in the Jumper Ring, several in the Hunter/Equitation Ring.  Jumpers-   Grace Neicewander and McKenzie Grunden Shared “Island Time” for the day.  Grace pinned 2- 4ths,  McKenzie 2nd and 6th.  Megan Bergen and Libby Helman shared PJ.  Megan was Reserve Champion of Novice Rider Jumpers pinning 1st, 2nd and 4th in her classes.  Natalie Shires and Kate Strohm shared “Rose”  Natalie Pinned 2nd and 4th, Kate pinned a 4th.  Katie Bonnes and “Gidgette” and Ammie Adams and “Ariel” both rode the A/C Jumpers – Katie pinned 2nd,6th, 6th – Ammie pinned 2nd, 3rd, 3rd.  Eli Hankins and his “Twister” pinned Reserve Champion in Puddle Jumpers with a 1st and 6th.  Parker Mills Debut on her “Conner” went well with a Reserve Champion in the TB division pinning 2nd, 2nd, 2nd and 4th and 5th in the Puddle Jumpers.  Alanna Ballard and her “Cameo” pinned 5th, 5th and 5th in Novice Horse. 

Scoring in the Hunter Ring we had Libby Helman on PJ.  They were Champions in the Short Stirrup Equitation and Reserve Champions in the Short Stirrup Hunters pinning 1st, 1st and 2nd and then 2nd, 2nd and 3rd.  Savannah Cheatham and “Stormy” pinned 4th, 4th and 4th in short stirrup hunter. Amber Adams and “Stormy” pinned 3rd, 4th and 4th in Student Equitation.  Cindy Charboneau and “On Eagles Wings” won Reserve Champion in the Low Hunter division pinning 2nd, 3rd and 3rd.  Also, they pinned 6th and 4th in Maiden Hunter.  Jessica Christian and “Tenn Stitch” pinned 4th and 5th in C/A amateur Hunter.

Heather Nackerman helped me out and rode “Eagala” in the warm up introducing him to elements he had never seen before.  His experience was very successful, although we learned he was not trustful of going down an embankment – so trail riding is in his future!!

Point Standing:

Western:

Isabella Burke – 6pts   Marissa Gibbons – 4pts   Madison May – 61pts  Savannah Banton – 64pts  Montana May – 52pts  Whitney Helman – 4pts  Kathleen Acree – 45 pts  Grace Wilson – 24pts  Emily – 19pts Saylor Epperson – 10pts  Sean Acree – 34pts  Madeline R – 33 pts  Brandy S – 11 pts  Avery Hilliard – 2pts  Kady Arndt – 24pts  Haleigh – 3pts  Emily King – 7pts  Ayla Charboneau – 6pts  Tracy and Caps – 8pts  Brittni Owens – 11pts  Hailey Morris – 12 pts..

High Point Champion Ribbon for the July 11 show – Savannah Banton.   Reserve Champion – Sean Acree

Series High Point Champion – 2014-2015 – SAVANNAH BANTON     Reserve Champion – MADISON MAY

RIBBONS CAN BE PICKED UP FROM MRS. SUE – SERIES HIGH POINT RECEIVES A $40.00 GIFT CARD TO CHAMPION SADDLERY.

English:

Kelsy McDaniel – 75pts  Kelsy Bailey – 34pts  Katie Strohm – 57  Jessica Christian – 53  Devin Ballard – 36  Savannah Cheatham – 43pts  Christy Lemay – 31pts  Abigail Davis – 13pts  Libby Helman – 35pts  Clara Kinkead – 17pts  McKenzie Grunden – 17pts          Gabby Dolan – 33pts  Isabella Whiteside – 11pts  Eli Hankins – 27pts  Alanna Ballard – 33pts  Maria Maranzano – 4pts Isabella Superlano – 26pts  Grace Neiswander – 15pts  Madison May – 5pts  Berkley Atkins – 19pts  Cindy Charboneau – 42 pts  Hunter Purcell – 11pts  Olivia Stover – 6pts  Jodi Aucoin – 12pts  Emma Vaughn – 5pts  Halee Ratliff – 10pts  Darien Bernstein – 9pts  Corday Bernstein – 1pt  Megan Bergan – 30pts  Haley Barksdale – 29pts  Amber Adams – 14pts  Ammie Adams – 19pts  Caroline Cumbea – 14pts  William Ambrose 2pts

High point Champion Ribbon for the July 11 show – Kelsy McDaniel  Reserve Champion – Jessica Christian

Series High Point Champion – 2014 – 2015  – KELSY MCDANIEL    Reserve Champion  – KATIE STROHM

NO LONGER ABLE TO COMPETE IN MAIDEN FENCES – DEVIN BALLARD 1blue – LIBBY HELMAN – 1blue KELSY MCDANIEL – 2blues  GRACE NEISWANDER 1blue  – HUNTER PURCELL 1blue – MEGAN BERGAN 1blue  JESSICA CHRISTIAN 1blue  CAROLINE CUMBEA 1blue

Our field is too wet to Park everyone, riding ring is a swimming pool therefore we will postpone our school show to Saturday July 11, 2015.  Lets hope for a beautiful day……