Congratulations Souhegan Riders!

Coach Jess and Coach Theresa would like extend their congratulations to the summer Souhegan Riders Show team:

Jess Stepanack
Katie Brunelle
Lauren Weinstock
Emily Stone
Ally Martin
Erin Johnson
Hannah Gagnon
Erin Shields
Katie O'Connell
Amanda Geisinger

Girls, we look forward to a fantastic season and can't wait to get started working with you all! Remember...our first practice session is on Thursday July 10 at 4:30. We ask that you please show up about 15 minutes early for this practice. Congratulations girls!

Oak Rise Provides a Rainbow of Colors for the Souhegan Riders

The Souhegan Riders had tremendous success today at the Oak Rise Equestrian Show in Goffstown, New Hampshire. Every member of the team gave 110% percent for a terrific team showing.  Individually, most of the ribbons earned were in First, Second or Third place.  All of the practice and primping of the horses paid off!

While we are proud of everyone who competed today, we are especially pleased that many of our riders won Champion or Reserve Champion for their overall performance.  

• Champion Becky Weldon riding Fancy Shmancy ("Princess")
  
• Champion Emily Stone riding Jet Bars Champagne ("Champagne")
• Champion Susan O'Connell riding  Ima French Chocolate ("Toby")
• Champion Katie O'Connell riding Chex Away ("Chexy") and
• Reserve Champion Allie Withee riding Jet Bars Champagne ("Champagne")(not pictured)

Congratulations to Head Coach Mercy Zaveri (second from left") and Assistant Coach Molly Startop (not pictured) for their great success.  

Pictures of all of the riders can be found here.

Souhegan Riders Equestrians Compete at Oakrise Show

Come cheer on the 13 member Souhegan Riders as they compete on Sunday June 15, 2008 at the Oakrise Equestrian Series in Goffstown. Classes begin at 8:00 am and will proceed all day. You Go Girls.....

Summer Riding Team

Calling all competitive riders.  The Souhegan Riders summer term is approaching.  This session will be coached by instructor-- and new mom-- Jess Ellia.  Both Hunt Seat and Western Pleasure Riders will be accepted on the team.The program will run for 8 weeks from July 10 to August 28, 2008.  Team practices will be on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30.  The team is open to riders between the ages of 11 to 17.  All riders, including those in the Spring Session, will need to try out for Coach Jess.  

The cost for this term will be $400.  This includes all of the practice/training sessions with Coach Jess as well as the trailering and use of a Mack Hill horse at two shows at which the team will compete.  Riders are responsible for the cost of their own registration and class fees for each show (generally around $60 per show).

Discount shopping at Stone Pony Tack Shop

A special opportunity for Mack Hillers to to their pre-season shopping with at least a 15% discount.  Linda, the owner, has offered the discount to us when we come and shop on Monday, May 12th. They close at 5pm.  If we get a good size crowd, the discount could be even greater!

Mercy will be on hand to help guide you in making the correct purchases for either practice or the show ring.

Even if it is not in your budget to do a bunch of shopping, at least come by to price out your future purchases and make wish lists!

You can contact Mercy with questions by emailing her at mercycarr@hotmail.com.

Congratulations to Allie Martin of Merrimack!

Who has just joined our competitive riding team. Welcome aboard!!

Details about the Souhegan Riders Equestrian Team can be found here.

Riders Ready...

Here are some pictures from the first team practice.  Click here to see Scott's pictures. Click here to see Mercy's pictures.

I am pumped!

Today will be the first practice for the Souhegan Riders Competetive Riding Team. I have been very busy getting things ready. Mollie and I have a game plan in place and we can't wait to give it a go. Thanks to Jess for having had this vision while we were at Fox Brook. With Scott and Sue's support and encouragement, we are making it happen! I will return to the blog to let everyone know how it went. Fingers crossed!

Congratulations to the New Souhegan Riders

Mack Hill is pleased to announce that the following riders have made the Souhegan Riders equestrian team for the Spring 2008 term:

Anna Foster, Amherst; Anna Garrison, Bedford; Mae Johnson, Amherst; Katie O'Connell, Amherst; Kelli Perryman, Merrimack; Emily Stone, Hollis; Jessica Sullivan, Milford; Alicia Weisman, Bedford; Becky Weldon, Amherst; Allie Withee, Bedford;Erin Johnson, Hollis; Julia Kenney, Amherst; Allie Martin, Merrimack; Coach Mercy Zaveri

We look forward to your first competition! Good luck.

Details about the team can be found here