2010 Frog Jumping Younger Division Champion – (From Left to Right) Randi – Frog Handler, Mario – Frog Catcher, and Paige – Frog Assistant

Frog Jumping Contest – Olders

Frog Jumping Contest – Youngers

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Please welcome Libby McKinney, who will be joining the Westbrook Hunt Club, August 1, 2010 as our new head trainer.

Libby McKinney’s early equestrian background began with her first pony at the age of three.  From there she went on to compete through her junior years in the hunters, jumpers, and equitation all over the east coast.  Culminating with the Zone 1 Junior Hunter Championship and also, the Zone 1 Equitation championship winner.   As an Amateur, Libby won the CHJA Adult Eq Medal finals and was second in the CHJA Adult Hunter finals with numerous top placing in Ariat Medals Finals, and NEHC Medal finals. Competing from Ocala, Florida to The National Horse Show in the ASPCA Finals.  Libby spent her junior years under the watchful eye of Kip Rosenthal, Scott Stewart, and her mother, Lucie McKinney, among others, before going to Lynchburg College to compete in the Open division on their IHSA team.

After college, Libby went to work for Michael Kirby at Bridge Brook Arms, then returned to her farm in Stamford, Connecticut, Sound View Stables where Libby trained the 25 private customers from beginner to advanced levels.  Taking students to competitions all over the US, Mexico, and Europe.  From Short stirrup to Grand Prix Jumpers, Libby has taught and competed in it all.

After 7 years of managing, teaching, and riding at Sound View Stables, she sold her business and went on the road with her Grand Prix Horse, Gun Du Desfi, and few sales horses.  Traveling all over Europe, and the United States competing at the Grand Prix level, Libby qualified to represent the United States in the Nations Cup in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  Under the guidance of George Morris, Libby and the US team earned the Gold Medal in November 2007.

As an instructor, Libby has worked with all levels of rider, from beginner to advanced.  Teaching basic dressage and English style.  She is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic coach, who specializes in training children the basics of riding, showmanship, and horsemanship.

Summer Shoreline I

Sunday – Tuesday, July 4-6, 2010

Summer Shoreline II

Thursday – Sunday, July 8 – 11, 2010

USEF “A” Rated, USEF Jumper Rating 2, CHSA, CHJA, NEHC, NAL, FWPHA

and Marshall & Sterling League rated.

$3,000 Shoreline Jumper Classic
$500 Pony Hunter Classic (Week I)
$1,500 Green Working Hunter
$1,500 Regular Working Hunter
$1,500 M&S and NAL Child/Adult Classics
Two $500 Pony Hunter Classics! (Week II)
$1,000 Junior/AO Classic

Judges – Paddy Downing-Nyegard, Scott Alder, Jim Zulia
USEF Steward – Jan Smith
Announcer – John Bahret
Manager – Jane Dow-Burt
Course Designers – Brian Flynn; Rick Rollins; Rick Herrera

The show will be held outdoors. Plenty of Parking.
Main Hunter Ring – 250 x 150
Hunter II – 235 x 165
Jumper I 250 x 350, all sand footing

FAX Pre-Entries Close 5pm Monday, June 28, 2010
FAX Entries to Mary Lynn Rahlson/Dee Dee Wilbur :
(860)399-7831 – Fax
(603) 491-0414 & (603) 496-9175 – Voice
Email: whc@westbrookhuntclub.com

Stall Reservations with Payment Close 5pm Monday, June 28, 2010
Mail Stall Reservations To:
Westbrook Hunt Club
319 Pond Meadow Road
Westbrook, CT 06498
**Payment must accompany stall reservation forms $150 per show or $230 for both shows***

Day of Show of Show and Information Phone Numbers:
(860) 399-6317 – Telephone
(860) 399-7831 – Fax

2010 Shoreline Summer Shows I & II Prize List

2010 Shoreline Summer Shows Time Schedule

2010 Shoreline Summer Show Entry Form I

2010 Shoreline Summer Show Entry Form II

2010 Shoreline Summer Show Stall Reseravation Forms

Map (Google Map) and Directions to The Westbrook Hunt Club

Westbrook Hunt Club
319 Pond Meadow Rd
Westbrook, CT 06498

Directions to The Westbrook Hunt Club:

From Conn. Tpke. (I95): Take Exit 65.Travel North on Route 153 to second left which is McVeagh Road.Follow McVeagh to end and turn left on Pond Meadow Road. Westbrook Hunt Club is a short distance on the right.

From Route 9: Take Route 9 to Exit 3. Cross Road.
Take Route 153 (right turn) and follow about 4 miles.
Turn right onto McVeagh Road and follow directions as above.

Remember – Deadline for entries is Monday, June 28, 2010!

2010 Polar Bear results

Due to Medical Reasons the Clinic is CANCELED

- It will be rescheduled For a future date.

The Westbrook Hunt Club is proud to announce a clinic with Gilbert Boeckmann on Jan. 8, 9 & 10, 2010.  Gilbert, the current leader of the 2009 Riders Tour ahead of such notables as Ludger Beerbaum and Marcus Ehning, is well respected in international circles.  He coached the 2008 Australian Olympic Show Jumping Team in Hong Kong to one of their best finishes ever.  Gilbert, whose family owns a breeding farm, has also had great success developing young jumpers.  He has several German Young Horse Championships to his credit.  The clinic will have six sessions per day, each with three riders. All levels of riders are welcome. The cost for all three days is $450 or $200 per day if room is available.  Stalls are available at $100 for all three days.

Auditors are welcome, the charge will be $25 per day.

Information available at www.westbrookhuntclub.com or contact Jane at (860) 399-6317

2010 GILBERT BOECKMANN Clinic Application (PDF)

Gilbert Bockmann (GER) & No Father’s Girl, 2nd place World Cup Qualifier, Verona, Italy 2009

Westbrook Hunt Club Horse Show

Saturday, May 23, 2009

USEF “B” Rated, CHSA, CHJA, NEHC, FWPHA and Marshall & Sterling League rated.

Judges – Joyce Przebowski and Christine Dwyer
USEF Steward – TBA
Manager & Course Designer – Jane Dow-Burt

The show will be held outdoors. Plenty of Parking.

Main Hunter Ring – 250 x 150
Hunter II – 235 x 165
Jumper I 250 x 350, all sand footing

Entries Close 5pm Thursday, May 21, 2009
Mail/FAX Entries to Naomi Gauruder until Closing Date:
BHC Management, LLC
146 Branca Court
Milford, CT 06461
(203) 882-8021 – Fax
(203) 650-3148 – Voice

ENTER ONLINE: www.bhcmanagement.com

Day of Show of Show and Information Phone Numbers;
(860) 399-6317 – Telephone
(860) 399-7831 – Fax

Prize List

Time Schedule

Entry Form

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Thom Pollard Clinic, Sunday May 23, 2009

Westbrook Hunt Club is hosting a clinic on Sunday, May 24, following our May 23 rated horse show.

Thom Pollard from North Carolina will teach a clinic after judging on The previous day. He is the head trainer at Wakefield farm in Wake Forest, NC.

Thom has won numerous classes at USEF “AA” shows such as Hits Ocala, Middleburg Classic Duke Classic to name a few, as well as training students who won first – thirds at such shows as Capital Challenge( Reserve Champion), Hits Ocala-, Biltmore Classic( Champions& Reserves) etc.

Thom is also a Registered (R) judge. Judging shows such as Wellington WEF, West Palm Beach, Gulfport, CSI World Cup shows in Canada as well as the Canadian National Equitation Finals.  For more details call (860) 399-6317.

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Map (Google Map) and Directions to The Westbrook Hunt Club

Westbrook Hunt Club
319 Pond Meadow Rd
Westbrook, CT 06498

Directions to The Westbrook Hunt Club:

From Conn. Tpke. (I95): Take Exit 65.Travel North on Route 153 to second left which is McVeagh Road.Follow McVeagh to end and turn left on Pond Meadow Road. Westbrook Hunt Club is a short distance on the right.

From Route 9: Take Route 9 to Exit 3. Cross Road.
Take Route 153 (right turn) and follow about 4 miles.
Turn right onto McVeagh Road and follow directions as above.

Remember – Deadline for entries is 5pm Thursday, May 29, 2008!

Camora is a 7 year old, 17 hand holsteiner.   Camora has qualified for all major equitation finals including the Maclay Finals and was the 2008 CHJA Masters Medal Final Champion.  Please email  Jane Dow (jane@westbrookhuntclub.com) or call (860-662-0550) for more information.

2008 CHJA Masters Medal FInals – Robert Lee Score 85.25, Horse – Camora

Card Party (Dino) at the 2008 Pennsylvania national horse show exhibiting in the 1st year green conformation Hunter division. Card Party placed 6th in the first class and 10th in the second class.  Card Party is owned by Jane Dow Burt and Holly Shepard was the rider.

Congratulations to Dino and Jane!