Raynham Stables

Session Four: Feb 27th - April 28th

2012-03-02T15:50:00.002-05:00

Hello Raynham Riders! Just a reminder that session four began on Monday so if you have not yet submitted your lesson fees, please do so as soon as possible.

If you took session three off, we'd love to see you back in the saddle! Email Nikki to book classes.

Just a note on lesson packages, please remember that you are only entitled to the package rate if you pay for the full 8 or 16 lessons AND payment is received by the second class in the session. You cannot deduct a lesson from the package if you know you are going to be away. If you know in advance that you are going to miss a regular class during the session, just email Nikki. There are many options for make-up classes. If you do not wish to do a make-up lesson, then you must pay the per-lesson rate for your classes that session.

See you in the barn!

Spring Boot Camp!

2012-03-01T13:40:00.001-05:00

There are only 2 spaces left for our terrific boot camp program! Sign up now to avoid disappointment.

Spring Boot-Camp

Monday – Friday, March 12^th – 16^th

Winter will be over before we know it so it’s time to plan ahead forthe spring! This program will be hugely beneficial for those competing thisseason or in the future but would also be appropriate for anyone who is verycommitted to their riding. The dressagelessons will be ½ hour semi-private lessons to maximize individual focus (+ 15min. warm-up & cool down after). Jumping lessons will be group classes and will be 1hr. Unmounted training sessions will be afterlunch daily, 1 hr in length. The camp will conclude with a mini-competition onFriday at 2:00pm, parents/friends are welcome to come watch and cheer!

DETAILS

· Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm

· Age: 10+

· Rider Level: Minimum requirement is able to ride an Entry leveldressage test and canter a 2’4” course. If you are unsure if you meet the requirement, please ask yourinstructor.

· Max. Participants: 12– We can only accommodate 12 riders for this program so spaces areLIMITED. Register now!

· Cost: $425 + HST = $480.25

Day	AM	PM	Unmounted Training
MONDAY	Lunge Lesson w/ Video Analysis of Position	Dressage Lesson – Focus on Basics	Goal Setting: immediate, short & long term goals
TUESDAY	Dressage Lesson – Work on Test Movements	Jumping Lesson – Grid work w/ Video Analysis	Create training plan for next 6 months
WEDNESDAY	Dressage Lesson – Dressage test run-through (written comments)	Jumping Lesson – Connecting Fences	How to optimize your dressage score
THURSDAY	Dressage Lesson – Individualized focus on areas that need improvement	Jumping Lesson – Riding a Course	How to analyze and walk a show jumping course
FRIDAY	Dressage & Jumping: Run-through for mini-show – focus on how to warm-up effectively	SHOW Mini-competition with combined dressage & stadium course	Focus on show prep including braiding, grooming and tack-cleaning.

At the end of the session, riders will receive a

written analysis and take-home training plan.

That "Round" Feeling

2012-02-17T11:16:00.000-05:00

Here is a terrific article from Jane Savoie that I thought you may enjoy!

What Does It Look And Feel Like When Your Horse Is On The Bit?

Many Riders are confused about how to tell if their horses are honestly on the bit. Below is a description of what it looks and feels like when your horse is honestly connected.

What Does it Look Like?

Hindquarters: You want to see active hindquarters and your horse stepping well under himself.
Back: Just behind the saddle, the back should look round, not dipped and hollow.
Neck: If you’re sitting on your horse and looking at his neck, it should be widest at the base, just in front of the withers, and get progressively more narrow toward his ears. If you’re looking at your horse’s neck from the side and you see a dip 4 or 5 inches in front of the withers (or a narrow area when viewed from above), that’s a visual signal that he is not really ‘through’ and connected. If the neck is widest in middle, or widest up by the ears, then your horse is being pulled into a frame instead of being correctly connected from back to front. He should get ‘pumped up’ or ‘bloom’ at the base of the neck, meaning it’s the widest point.
Poll: Ideally, the poll is the highest point.
Nose: The nose should be 5 degrees in front of the vertical.

What Does It Feel Like?

Suppleness & Connection: You should feel an elastic connection with your horse’s mouth, His back should feel like it’s swinging underneath you; it shouldn’t feel rigid.
The Zone of All Possibilities: Your horse should feel ready to respond to any request within the next step. If you want to go from trot to canter or do a leg-yield and your horse is really connected, these movements are simple Savoie explains. If your horse is not connected, then those things become very complicated. But if your horse is really on the bit, you can switch to a new gait or a different exercise almost just by thinking it, rather than actually applying aids.
Horse and Rider Comfort: For people who have trouble sitting to the trot or canter, the horse will become more comfortable to sit on when he’s connected, compared to when his back is hollow. From the horse’s point of view, he’ll also be more comfortable when you’re not pounding on his back and making him sore.

Lessons Cancelled Today

2012-02-11T07:20:00.001-05:00

Good Morning Saturday Riders! Unfortunately, it is quite chilly out there again this morning, -13c but feels like -22c with the windchill. We've been very lucky with the mild winter this year but when it does get cold, it gets COLD! So, we realize that this is the second Saturday that we have had to cancel this session. If you are able to schedule a make-up lesson that would be greatly appreciated. Just email Nikki or give her a call this afternoon. If not, we can deduct this class off next session's fees.Stay warm today and see you soon!

Show Team Meeting Friday!

2012-02-06T10:41:00.000-05:00

Friday,February 10^th, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Nobleton CommunityCenter

Comeout and meet your fellow teammates, information session, show selection forms,Eventing Physics seminar by Heather Gamble, PHD and more!

Ifthis is your first season showing and you have no idea what “Show Boarding”,“Eventing vs. Combined Test” or “Omnibus” means, don’t panic, we’ll fill youin!

Didyou miss show team try-outs and are now desperately wanting to compete? Speak with Lindsay or Nikki (or send an email, info@raynhamstables.com) and we’ll see what we can sort out for you.

Weare going to run the meeting as a pot-luck this year to cut down on costs. If you are willing to bring something, there is a sign-up sheet in the tack-up area. The cost of the hall rental didgo up though, so we are asking that each team member contribute $5.00 to coverthe room fee. We think it’s a smallprice to pay so that we can all be warm and meet together.

Thereis also a map to the community center below. See you all there!

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Lesson Cancelled - Extreme Cold Weather

2012-01-14T07:37:00.000-05:00

Good Morning Saturday riders! It is a bone-chilling -15c out there right now, before the windchill, so we have decided to cancel classes today. Please email Nikki to reschedule your class.

Stay warm out there!

Tail Wags

2012-01-12T10:59:00.000-05:00

I think this is a terrific product so I thought I would share it with everyone!

Tail Wags Helmet Covers

2012 Summer Camp Dates!

2012-01-11T15:49:00.001-05:00

Mark your calendars, here are the dates for our 2012 Summer Camp Sessions! Themes to be announced shortly.

Session One: July 2-13

Two week day camp, Monday - Friday

Session Two: July 16 - 27

Two week day camp, Monday - Friday

Session Three: July 29th - August 3rd

One week residential camp, Sunday - Friday

Session Four: August 5th - August 10th

One week residential camp, Sunday - Friday

* Note, campers that attend both sessions of residential camp can stay the weekend between for free!

Session Five: August 13th-24th

Two week day camp, Monday - Friday

Online registration will be available on the website soon!

Lessons Cancelled Tonight

2012-01-03T13:48:00.001-05:00

Due to the extreme cold, we have decided to cancel lessons this evening. Our winter riding policy states that for the first cancellation in a session, riders are asked to schedule a make-up lesson. If we have to cancel lessons again on a Tuesday this session, we will deduct the cost of the lesson off the next session.

Please email Nikki to schedule your make-up lesson.

Upcoming Events

2012-01-02T14:51:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year!
We wish everyone a happy, healthy and safe new year! Thank-you to all of our wonderful clients; working with such terrific people makes the crazy hours all worthwhile. We are always working to improve our facilites and services to make Raynham the best place to ride and we're confident that this year is going to be the greatest yet!

Show Team Try-outs
Thank-you to everyone that braved the cold last Thursday to try-out for the 2012 Show Team. There was a ton of excellent riding and Jo Young, our dressage judge (and Lindsay & Nikki's coach) was impressed with overall improvement in skill from last year. We will be holding a make-up date for anyone that was out of town over the holidays. We will post the make-up date shortly, it will likely be a Sunday later this month. Results for try-outs will not be posted until after the make-up date.

Monday, January 1st
Session Three Begins
Winter riding can be warm and enjoyable as long as you dress correctly. You wouldn't go skiing dressed in leggings and a sweatshirt - so dress warmly for the barn as well! Wear winter riding boots, headband, winter gloves, hot packs for those really chilly days and dress in lots of layers. As soon as you get riding, you'll be shedding layers quickly! Our horses need care year-round so keep riding year round too.

Monday, March 12th - Friday, March 16th
Winter Boot Camp
Not going away for March Break? Want to whip your riding skills into shape? Come to our terrific Raynham Boot Camp! Two lessons/day, dressage in the morning and jumping in the afternoon plus classroom sessions over lunch. We'll also do a combined test on the Friday in the afternoon, complete with ribbons! A total of 9 lessons + judged show over the week plus each rider will work with Nikki to create individualized goals for the season and future.
Cost: $425 + HST = $480.25
Register soon - ONLY 12 SPACES AVAILABLE!

Show Team Try-outs Start Times

2011-12-28T12:16:00.001-05:00


Pre-Entry

Rider Name	Horse	Dressage	Stadium
Emily Garbig	Rumba	9.00	12.30
Paula Scarengella	Richelle	9.06	12.32
Lindsay Pike	Denver	9.12	12.34
Katie Vandeloo	Hercules	9.18	12.36
Mackenzie Hartloff	Jynx	9.24	12.38
Julia Meneghetti	Sunny	9.30	12.40

Entry

Rachel Kocaurek	Rosie	9.36	12.54
Alex Ledbury	Rumba	9.42	12.56
Laura Meneghetti	Breeze	9.48	12.58
Abigail Sims	General	9.54	1.00
Megan Byrne	Noah	10.00	1.02
Kyleigh Hutchison	Richelle	10.06	1.04
Jessie Sandoval	Romeo	10.12	1.06
Danielle Pelletier	Snoopy	10.18	1.08
Amy Kryschuk	Hercules	10.24	1.10
Bianca Iddiols	Jynx	10.30	1.12
Kristen Pelletier	General	10.36	1.14
Veronica Low	Magnum	10.42	1.16
Krista Gislason	Rumba	10.48	1.18
Jaime Pettitt	Dime	10.54	1.20


Pre-Training

Bianca Bohn	Denver	11.00	1.24
Courtney Macleod	Beau	11.06	1.26
Emily Colton	Noah	11.12	1.28
Katrina Lunardo	Jynx	11.18	1.30
Allison Collier	Denver	11.24	1.32
Marjorie Macdonald	General	11.30	1.34

Training

Hayley Cairns	Wheels	11.36	1.48
Alex Simone	Willow	11.42	1.50
Cassie Gourley	Beau	11.48	1.52

Grasshopper

Tori Warner	Snoopy	2:00pm	2:15pm
Laura Meneghetti	Joey	2.00pm	2:17pm

Smurf

Doug Warner	James	2.30pm	2:40pm

In-House Clinics!

2011-12-26T11:58:00.002-05:00

General Details:

Clinics will run from 9am - 4pm. Riders ideally should attend the entire day as it is very beneficial to watch the other groups. Dress warmly but the weather looks as though it will be mild!
Lunch as well as coffee, tea, hot chocolate and snacks will be available throughout the day and is included in your clinic fee.
Riders are allowed to bring one groom (someone who wants to watch) and their lunch is also included. All other auditors are $20.
Riders will receive a written report (dressage test with notes on tuesday and review of their jumping wednesday) for further review at home.

Feel free to email with any further questions!

Nikki

Tuesday, December 27^th- Dressage

* NOTE - Riders should learn the dressage test for the schooling show and try-outs Thursday. They are posted on the website - http://www.raynhamstables.com/schooling-shows.html

9:00am – 10:00am: GroupsOne & Two

Ring One

Amy – Hercules

Bianca – Jynx

Laura – Breeze

Rachel – Havana
Courtney – Beau

Ring Two

Danielle - Snoopy

Kristen - General

Kyliegh - Richelle

Megan - Noah

10:00am - 11:00am: Groups Three & Four

Ring One

Mackenzie – Jynx

Emily G. – Rumba

Emily F. – Richelle (or do you have another preference?)

Katie – Hercules

Ring Two

Allison – Denver

Lisa – Noah

Dawn – Beau

Veronica – Magnum

11:00 – 12:00pm:Lunch and classroom session on maximizing your dressage score

12:30pm: DressageTest Run Through

- Riders should mount up and warm-up in the small ringbefore riding their test (videos and scored) in the big ring.

Time	Rider	Time	Rider
12:30pm	Rachel	1:12pm	Megan
12:36pm	Amy	1:14pm	Mackenzie
12:42pm	Bianca	1:20pm	Emily G.
12:48pm	Laura	1:26pm	Emily F.
12:54pm	Danielle	1:32pm	Allison
1:00pm	Kristen	1:38pm	Lisa
1:06pm	Kyleigh	1:44pm	Veronica

2:00pm: Video Reviewand Analysis

Wednesday, December 28^th- Stadium

9:00am – LessonsStart

Riders are asked tomount 15 min early and warm-up in the small arena (will be with instruction)

9:00am

Amy – Hercules

Bianca – Jynx

Laura – Breeze

Emily F. – Richelle (or other choice?)

Rachel – Rosie

9:45am

Danielle - Snoopy

Kristen - General

Kyliegh - Richelle

Megan - Noah

Allison - Denver

10:30am

Veronica – Magnum

Dawn – Beau

Jaymee – Snoopy

Katie –Hercules

11:15am

Mackenzie – Jynx

Emily G. – Noah (or other choice?)

Lindsay – Denver

Chelsea – Sampson? (or Romeo?)

Courtney - Beau

12:00pm: Lunch and classroom session on walkingyour stadium course and finding the optimum line

1:00pm: StadiumRounds

- Riders should mount up and warm-up in the small ring 15min.before riding their rounds (videos and scored) in the big ring. Each rider will ride two rounds, withcomments for improvement between each round

Time	Rider	Time	Rider
1:00pm	Amy	1:40pm	Mackenzie
1:05pm	Bianca	1:45pm	Chelsea
1:10pm	Laura	1:50pm	Emily G.
1:15pm	Emily F.	1:55pm	Lindsay
1:20pm	Allison	2:00pm	Danielle
1:25pm	Veronica	2:05pm	Kristen
1:30pm	Dawn	2:10pm	Kyleigh
1:35pm	Jaymee	2:15pm 2:20pm	Megan Rachel

2:30pm: Video Reviewand Analysis

Upcoming Events

2011-12-03T11:24:00.001-05:00

Friday, December 16th - Saturday, December 17th
Jessica Phoenix Clinic

We are excited to announce that we are going to have a clinic with PanAm Games individual gold and team silver medalist Jessica Phoenix! Spaces in the clinic are limited and are going to be available to show team riders first. We encourage everyone to come audit (watch) the clinic, as you can gain a ton of knowledge from observing!

Auditing Fees (includes meals):

- $30 for Friday, $40 for Saturday or $60 for both days if paid for by Thursday, Dec 15^th

- $40 for Friday, $50 for Saturday if purchased at the door

Jess and Exploring at the 2007 PanAm Games

In House Clinic Series

Two years ago we introduced this format of in-house clinics and they have been very popular! The details are below and the sign-up sheet is in the riding school tack-up area. If you are interested, send an email to info@raynhamstables.com and we will reserve a space for you. Sign up early as spaces are limited! These also make a fabulous Christmas gift, certificates are available.

Dates

Show Jumping - Tuesday, Dec. 27th

Dressage - Wednesday, Dec. 28th

Clinic Format

- Group lesson, maximum of 4 riders. Lesson will be focused on the skills needed for your dressage test or course jumping techniques.

- Classroom Session before lunch. Dressage lecture will focus on the Training Pyramid and tips to improve your dressage test scores. Show Jumping lecture will include a how-to on walking your course, seeing your line & stride and more.

LUNCH (Included)

- Riders will all jump a stadium round (Tues) or ride their dressage test (Wed) while being videoed. After everyone has gone, we will review the footage with feedback so the riders can see where they are excelling and where needs improvement. Riders will receive a copy of the notes to take home to review.

Daily Rate:

· $80.00/day (school horse)

· $70.00/day (own horse)

Package Discount:

Ride bothdays and save $20!

· $140.00 (school horse)

· $120.00 (own horse)

* All prices are subject to 13% HST

2011 Banquet!

2011-12-03T10:58:00.001-05:00

First off, I'd like to say what a terrific evening we had last Friday at the banquet! The meal was great, the band rocked and there were many interesting items in the silent auction. Our neighbours were a little noisy, so I may request a different room for next year, but the staff at Le Jardin once again put on a fabulous evening! We ended up having a total of 100 guests (6 more than anticipated, whoops!) and we hope everyone had a terrific time.

Here are a list of our 2011 Award Recipients

Pre-Entry High-Point Awards
1st - Bianca Iddiols & Jynx
2ndT - Laura Meneghetti & Breeze
2ndT - Kyleigh Hutchison & Richelle
3rd T - Ellie Fraiser & Richelle
3rdT - Rachel Kocaurek & Cinder

Ellie, Rachel, Kyleigh, Laura & Bianca

Jr. Entry High-Point Awards

1st - Katrina Lunardo & Jynx

2nd - Reannon Tracey & Snickers

3rd - Amy Kryschuk & Hercules

Amy, Reannon & Katrina

Sr. Entry High-Point Awards

1st - Alexandra Nisker & Chanel / Rosie / Ernie

2nd - Allison Collier & Denver

3rd - Anna Bogucka & Beau

Anna, Allison & Alex N.

Pre-Training High-Point Awards

1st - Alexandra Simone & General

2nd - Emily Colton & Noah

3rdT - Bianca Bohn & Denver

3rdT- Sarah Spagnol & Aiden

Bianca, Sarah, Emily & Alex S.

Recognition Awards

Best Fall - Courtney Macleod

Inspiring Ride - Rachel Kocaurek

Most Improved Rider - Laura Meneghetti

Volunteer Award - Michelle Presotto

Team Spirit Award - Veronica Low

Horsemanship Award - Cassie Gourley

Show Team 2011

OUEA Show Sunday - NO LESSONS

2011-11-26T23:19:00.001-05:00

Just a reminder that all lessons are cancelled Sunday, November 27th for the Ontario University Equestrian Assosiation Show. This class was not included in this session so you do not have to book a make-up class.

See you next Sunday!

Banquet Today!

2011-11-25T09:39:00.001-05:00

Our 3rd Annual Raynham Holiday and Awards Banquet is tonight at Le Jardin! The reception begins at 6:00pm with dinner at 7:00pm and awards to follow.

There are no tickets this year, just a list at the door. If you have not yet paid, please pay at the door with cash or cheque.

Also, don't forget to bring cash or cheque for our fabulous silent auction, we have a ton of terrific items this year!

See you there!

Link to Google Map to Le Jardin:

http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=le+jardin+banquet+hall&hl=en&cid=2533319545400265039

No Lessons Tonight

2011-10-31T15:54:00.001-04:00

Attention all Monday riders! Classes are cancelled tonight for Halloween. As this is the first class of the session, you can either pay for 7 classes for this session or schedule a make-up. Have a fun and safe Halloween!

October 23rd Start Times

2011-10-21T18:33:00.000-04:00

GrasshopperDivision

#	Name	Horse	Flat Class	Stadium
1	Doug Warner	Cinder	9:30am	9:45am
2	Kylie McNab	Rosie	↓	9:47am

SmurfDivision

#	Name	Horse	Flat Class	Stadium
3	Isabel Bambrough	Breeze	10:00am	10:15am
4	Tori Warner	Rumba	↓	10:17am
5	Laura Cunsolo	Denver	↓	10:19am
6	Katie Ashdown	Hercules	↓	10:21am
7	Serena LoMonaco	Sunny	↓	10:23am

Pre-EntryDivision

#	Name	Horse	Dressage	Stadium
8	Katie Vandeloo	Hercules	10:30am	10:45am
9	Elicia Colin	Richelle	10:36am	10:51am
10	Kiana Colin	Rosie	10:42am	10:57am
11	Laura Raposo	Sunny	10:48am	11:03am
12	Heather MacLeod	Lucy	10:54am	11:09am
13	Emily Garbig	Noah	11:00am	11:15am

Pre-EntryDivision

#	Name	Horse	Dressage	Stadium
14	Jaime Pace	Breeze	11:06am	11:21am
15	Brianna Shrimpton	Tobey	11:12am	11:27am
16	Olivia Twinney	Hercules	11:18am	11:33am
17	Mackenzie Hartloff	Jynx	11:24am	11:39am
18	Beatriz Beyer	Richelle	11:30am	11:45am

LUNCH BREAK

FunDivisions

There was an error with the entry form initially that made it mandatoryto pick a fun class. The followingriders selected a fun class without commenting that it was unintentional. Please let the secretary know when you arriveif you ARE planning on participating. If you did not select a fun class butwould like to participate, again, let the secretary know!

	Name	Horse	Pole Bending	Command Class	Costume Class
	Laura Meneghetti	Breeze	12:45pm	12:30pm	12:00pm
	Rachel Kocaurek	Dundurn			↓
	Bianca Iddiols	Jynx			↓
	Megan Byrne	Noah			↓
	Jessie Sandoval	Sampson			↓
	Danielle Pelletier	Snoopy	--	--	↓
	Krista Gislason	Tobey			↓
	Kylie McNab	Rosie			↓
	Jaime Pace	Wizard (for costume class, if participating)			↓
	Beatriz Beyer	Richelle			↓
	Heather MacLeod	Lucy			↓
	Emily Garbig	Noah			↓
19	Natasha Bodanis	Bella	--	--	↓
20	Heather Gamble	Howie	--	--	↓
21	Alex Simone	Raven	--	--	↓
	Amy Kryschuk	Chanel			↓

EntryDivision

#	Name	Horse	Dressage	Stadium
22	Cleo Mitsoulis	Tobey	12:00pm	12:15pm
23	Emily Farrugia	Jynx	12:06pm	12:21pm
24	Veronica Low	Magnum	12:12pm	12:27pm
25	Samantha Karas	Beau	12:18pm	12:33pm
26	Leah Kryschuk	Charlie	12:24pm	12:39pm
27	Jessie Sandoval	Sampson	12:30pm	12:45pm
28	Alex Ledbury	Rumba	12:36pm	12:51pm

EntryDivision 2

#	Name	Horse	Dressage	Stadium
29	Kyleigh Hutchison	Richelle	12:42pm	12:57pm
30	Danielle Pelletier	Snoopy	12:48pm	1:03pm
31	Megan Byrne	Noah	12:54pm	1:09pm
32	Rachel Kocaurek	Dundurn	1:00pm	---
33	Krista Gislason	Tobey	1:06pm	1:21pm
34	Bianca Iddiols	Jynx	1:12pm	1:27pm
35	Laura Meneghetti	Breeze	1:18pm	1:33pm
36	Amy Kryschuk	Hercules	1:24pm	1:39pm

2011 Raynham Holiday & Awards Banquet

2011-10-05T11:10:00.000-04:00

We are having our 3rd Annual Awards Banquet at Le Jardin on Friday, November 25th! We are going to have a LIVE band, silent auction, door prizes, a terrific meal, dancing and of course our in-house and off-property high-point awards. We would like to emphasize that the banquet it open to all of our riders and their friends and families. It's great to see everyone out of their barn grubbies and have a fun evening out together!

Menu:

Butternut Squash Soup

Penne Rose

Veal Scalloppini & Grilled Chicken Breast

A select Veal Scalloppini served in a white wine and mushroom sauce accompanied by a tender Breast of Chicken grilled to perfection and infused in a Rosemary jus served with roast potatoes & seasonal vegetables

Romandicchio Salad

Mixed Field Greens along with Romaine and Radicchio Lettuce dressed in our homemade Balsamic-Honey Vinaigrette.

Dessert a Trois

A sweet trio consisting of Tiramisu, Mini Lemon Cheesecake and a Mini Chocolate Mousse

If you would like to purchase a ticket, please speak to Lindsay, Caryn or Nikki when at the barn for your lesson or send us a email!

If you or your company has an item to donate to the silent auction, please contact us; we have sponsorship packages available.

Halloween Schooling Show!

2011-10-05T10:21:00.002-04:00

Sunday, October 23rd

We've moved the show up a weekend with the hope that an earlier date will mean we can run outdoors!

Don't worry if you are unsure of what level to enter, Nikki will place you in the appropriate division. We will be offering the following divisions:

Hunter Classes
$50.00 per division

Grasshopper Division

Walk/Trot Flat Class
Trot Pole Equitation Course

Smurf Division

Walk/Trot/Canter Flat Class
Cross Rail Equitation Course

Fun Division

$10.00 per class or $25.00 for all three classes

Halloween Costume Class - Dress up yourself and a pony!
Command Class
Pole Bending

Combined Test
$70.00 per division (outside judge for Dressage)

Pre-Entry Division

Pre-Entry Dressage Test
2'4" Stadium Course

Entry Combined Division

Entry Dressage Test
2'8" Stadium Course

Pre-Training Division

Pre-Training Dressage Test
3' Stadium Course

If weather permits running outdoors, we will have optional XC fences for the show team riders!

Fall Volunteer Day

2011-10-03T15:53:00.001-04:00

Sunday, October 16th
9:00am – 4:00pm
(You don’t have to stay all day, any help is appreciated)
BBQ, Prizes and Challenges!

Calling all Raynham boarders, lesson students, show students & their families! We’re always working to improve the facilities here at Raynham Stables to make it a better place to ride. Here’s your chance to be a part of it!

Tasks:

- Repairing fencing for outdoor horses
- Moving water hydrant in drive shed
- Building door for driveshed
- Replacing metal post with wood posts in front paddocks
- Painting Jumps
- Property cleanup
- Gardening
- Boarder tack room beautification
- Taking down camp tents

Prizes will include horsey gifts, draw for free lessons and more!

Spread the word; we’d love to see everyone out!

Check out our new website!

2011-10-03T15:46:00.002-04:00

You asked for it, so here it is! We've totally redone the website, please check it out! If you find any broken links, downloads or typos, please let me know. Also, I would love to add some more photos to the gallery so if you have any photos of the facilities, events or lessons, please email them to info@raynhamstables.com.

Fall Lesson Schedule

2011-09-02T14:51:00.002-04:00

UPDATED SEPT 19th @ 2:00pm

Thank-you to everyone that submitted the online registration form. I believe that everyone is down for a time they indicated as available unless I contacted you directly. If you are scheduled for a time that you are not available, please let me know ASAP. If you are missing from the schedule or have not yet registered but are interested in booking classes, we will happily fit you in, just send me an email (info@raynhamstables.com).

NOTE: If you requested a GROUP lesson and not enough riders also requested that time to form a group, you may be scheduled for a small group, semi-private or private lesson. If you requested a SEMI-PRIVATE lesson and no one else at your level requested that time I will have scheduled you for a private lesson. If this is an issue, I can let you know what other classes are available at an appropriate level.

Payment is due at the first class of the session. We are also updating release waivers again this year so please come a few minutes early to your first class to get paperwork done.

Thanks!

Nikki

** To save time finding your time, press CTRL + F and type your first name!

Monday

Time	Ring One	Ring Two
4:30pm	Lucas S. -private	Alex Simo. - private
5:00pm	Jaime P - private 5:30pm Natasha B. - private
6:00pm	Sarah S. Reannon T. - semi-private
7:00pm	Christina F Amanda F. Sam S. Elicia C Kiana C.	Alex B. Margaret K. Ryley B. ____________
8:00pm	Heather G. - private 8:30pm Veronica - private	Emily C. Marjorie M. Katrina L. Bianca B.

Tuesday

Time	Ring One	Ring Two
Daytime	9:30am Anna -private 10:00am Cassie -private	10:30am Klara - private
5:00pm	Kathy C. - private 5:30pm Alyssa Y - private	Jessie S. Emily F. Katie V. -3p semi
6:00pm	Michaela D. Emily D. Ida M. Sophia L.	Kristen P. Krista G. Danielle P. Megan B. Kyleigh H.
7:00pm	Laura M. Natasha B. Julia S. Michaella M. Tori D.
8:00pm	Alex Sima. Erika I. Cassie H. Deniz H. New YorkU Rider

Wednesday

Time	Ring One	Ring Two
Daytime	10:00am Julia M. Paula S. Daniel M. New YorkU rider (or private)	2:00-4:00pm Homeschool Group
4:30pm	Lucas S. - private	Jessie B. - private
5:00pm	Izzy B Morgan S. Katie A. Bianca F. Sydney I.	Katie H - private 5:30pm Ellie F. - private
6:00pm	Mackenzie H. Chiara F. Emily G. Emily F. (until Oct 19) ___________________	Bianca B. Marjorie M. Sarah S. - 3p semi
7:00pm	Christina F. Amanda F. Sara Abi S. Kirstyn	Olivia T. Cemre U. Kate Jade P. Sam K.
8:00pm	Alex N. - private

Thursday

Time	Ring One	Ring Two
Daytime	9:30am Anna Cassie -2p semi	3:30 – 5:00pm Youth Assisting Youth
4:30pm	Alex S. - private
5:00pm	Emily C. - private 5:30pm Sara - private	Kate - private 5:30pm Alex N. - private
6:00pm	Bianca I. - private 6:30pm Reannon -private	Heather G. Leah K. - 2p semi
7:00pm	Rachel K. Courtney M. Laura M. Amy K.
8:00pm

Saturday

Time	Ring One	Ring Two
9:30am	Artur Jerry -2p semi	Kendall W. Kaityn W. - 2p semi
10:30am	Veronica L. Sue K. Heather M. Mia R. Deniz H.	Emily G. Beatriz B. Sophia M. Laura R. Emily F.
11:30am	Courtney Rachel - 2p semi	Ashley C. Laura C. Mackenzie H. Jaime P. Topaz
12:30pm	Erica K. Emily K. Amanda - 3p semi	Emma P. - private 1:00pm Rachel K. - private
1:30pm	Lucy - private 2:00pm Alex L. - private	Brianna F. Lindsay F. Jaymee G. Amanda B.
2:30pm	Megan B. Katrina L. Kyleigh H. Jaime P. Chelsea J.	Audrey B. Gabrielle G. - 2p semi private

Sunday

Time	Ring One	Ring Two
9:30am	10:00am Alex L. - private	10:00am Veronica -private
10:30am	Bianca I. Amy K. - 2p semi	Chloe P. Abigail J. Casey B. Cameron B. Serena
11:30am	Leah - private 12:00pm Abi S. - private	Danyelle C. Chloe C. Rachel A. Sara B. Kyleigh
12:30pm	1:00pm Minji -private	Ava A. - private 1:00pm Cleo M. - private
1:30pm	Afra F. -private 2:00pm Megan W. - private	York U Riders 1:30-2:30pm
2:30pm	Krista G. Danielle P. Kristen P. Ellie F. Jessie S.	Arianna Arinne - 2p semi

Fall Lesson Registration

2011-08-23T16:45:00.002-04:00

Thanks to everyone who has been submitting the online fall lesson registration form. I will be posting a list of received registrations on the blog so you can confirm the receipt of your form. I will put the schedule together next week when once (hopefully!)the majority of registrations have been received. The tentative fall schedule will be posted by Friday, September 2nd and changes can be made during the first two weeks of lessons.

As putting together the fall schedule is very tricky and time consuming, please check the blog for updates rather than emailing to find out your lesson time.

Thanks for your understanding!

Nikki

Fall Lesson Registration

2011-08-08T10:50:00.003-04:00

Hello Everyone! Sorry for the lack of updates, it's been a crazy busy summer. The fall lesson registration is posted on the website. Please register as soon as possible so I can start putting together the schedule. When registering, give AS MANY options for dates and times as possible. If you are requesting a group lesson and only give one option, there is nothing I can do if no one else at your level requests a lesson at that time.

Register online at http://www.raynhamstables.com/fall_registation.htm

See you soon!

Lessons Cancelled

2011-07-21T13:48:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone! Due to the extreme heat we have cancelled lessons for THURSDAY, JULY 21st. If you are scheduled to ride tonight, please email Nikki to book a make-up class.

Thanks!

Congratulations Raffle Winners!

2011-07-12T14:09:00.002-04:00

We had our first annual show team BBQ and pool party this Saturday. The weather was terrific and it was fun to celebrate Heather's birthday as a team! Thanks to everyone who came out.

We also drew the names for the Show Team Raffle with the team members presents. Congrats to the winners!

1st Place: J. Pelltier, (ticket #132)
2nd Place: Peter Byrne, (ticket #339)
3rd Place: Yvonne Karas, (ticket#417)
4th Place: Victor Hyslop, (ticket #248)
5th Place: Ashok Vadekar, (ticket#443)
6th Place: John Iddiols, (ticket#473)

We have minutes from the meeting for anyone who was unable to attend. They will be sent out to all team members via email blast.

Summer Lesson Schedule

2011-07-04T06:34:00.003-04:00

I apologize for the delay getting the summer lesson schedule posted. Between camp preparation last week and being away at a show all weekend, we've been a little swamped!

For riders that are planning on continuing during the summer and ride on Monday evenings, please come tonight at your regular time. For all other riders, please check the blog again tonight, I hope to have the rest of the week coordinated by then.

If you usually ride Mondays and cannot ride tonight, please send me an email.

Thanks!

Nikki

Summer Lessons & Camps!

2011-06-24T10:50:00.003-04:00

Just a reminder to send us an email info@raynhamstables.com if you are interested in summer lessons! We schedule on a weekly basis in the summer so we can fit you in when you are available. The fall lesson registration will be posted on the website August 1st.

Summer Camp Availability

July 4th - 15th
Raynham Eventing Championships
- One half-session (week two only) space available

July 18th - 29th
Raynham School of Wizardry
- FULL

July 31st - August 12th
Around the World in 13 Days
- Four residential spaces available, also accepting day campers

August 15th - 26th
Once Upon A Pony
- 12 day camp spaces available

Feel free to contact us for more details!

No Schooling Show Sunday

2011-06-24T10:33:00.002-04:00

Unfortunately we do not have enough interest at this time to run a schooling show Sunday. We schedule the May/June schooling show for an earlier date next year so that it does not conflict with end-of-school events and vacations.

I apologize to those who were keen to enter. It would have been a fun day!