Spotted Pony Tack Shop Grand Opening!

The Spotted Pony Tack Shop, a consignment tack shop run by our own Ruth Lack, is having it's grand opening on June 19th, from 10:00 - 2:00. So if you have any tack needs, or have some equipment that's collecting dust that you'd like to sell, come on down! The Spotted Pony Tack Shop is located at 167 Lebanon Avenue (Route 16), Colchester, CT.

Amy Rader is Now a Certified Camp Instructor!

In preparation for the upcoming summer camp at White Birch Farm, Amy Rader has become a Certified Camp Instructor through the University of Connecticut. Congratulations Amy!

Connecticut Renegades Corral the Goodspeed Opera House!

In the spirit of lending an authentic flavor and feel to the opening of "Annie Get Your Gun" at the Goodspeed Opera House, the Connecticut Renegades put in an appearance. While all the Renegades looked the part and made it a special day, we feel that our own Bruce Tolhurst looked particularly fine. For pictures of the event, please go to the CT Renegades site, or click here for some additional photos.

Congratulations Bruce and Welcome Miss Kitty!

All here at White Birch Farm wish to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Bruce Tolhurst and warmest welcome to his new Cowboy Mounted Shooting partner Miss Kitty! We all look forward to seeing Bruce and Miss Kitty preparing together for the upcoming CMSA season. For a sneak preview of Miss Kitty in action, please click here.

2009 WBF CQHA Year End Award Winners

The 2009 CQHA Banquet of Champions was held on 1/30/10 at the Rocky Hill Marriott. WBF was well represented again and took home their fair share of hardware and ribbons. Are award winners are as follows:

	Emilie Hernandez	3rd YA Walk Trot Division
		3rd YA Walk Trot Pleasure
		3rd YA Walk Trot Equitation
		3rd YA Walk Trot Trail

	Lisa Sansoucy	CH Open Three Year Old Geldings
		CH Amateur Geldings 3 & Over
		4th Open Junior Under Saddle
		5th Open Green Hunter Under Saddle

	Lisa Stimson	RES Open Performance Halter Gelding

	Mallory Stimson	5th YA Hunter Under Saddle 14-18
		6th Novice YA Hunt Seat Equitation

	Vicki Tolhurst	CH Adult Walk Trot Equitation
		RES Open Aged Mares
		3rd Amateur Mares 3 & Over
		3rd Amateur Select Showmanship
		3rd Amateur Performance Halter Mares
		3rd Adult Walk Trot Trail
		4th Adult Walk Trot Division
		5th High Point Amateur
		5th High Point Amateur Select
		6th Adult Walk Trot Pleasure

Congratulations to all of those representing WBF and to a fun and successful upcoming season!

2009 WBF AHCC Schooling Series Year End Winners

The 2009 AHCC Schooling Show Series was another successful one for White Birch Farm participants. While a number of WBF riders participated in the series and earned points and placing in a variety of classes, our class champions are as follows:

	Youth Showmanship	Abigail D'Elia
	12 and Under Walk/Trot	Sierra Young
	18 and Over Walk/Trot	Tracey Danzinger
	Green Rider Walk/Trot	Abigail D'Elia
	Lead Line	Amber Cawthra
	Senior Horse	Ben Kaset

If you didn’t participate in 2009, think about doing so in 2010. These shows are family friendly, lots of fun and a great introduction to showing. For a full listing of the year end standings, please visit the AHCC site or click here.

White Birch Farm Has Been "Booked"!

White Birch Farm now has their own Facebook page! This is a great way to keep up on the latest goings on at WBF, its' friends and community. Additionally, changes to schedules due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances will be posted here. While you don't have to have a Facebook account to view information here, you will need an account to post comments, pictures and have full access to the sites offerings. Either way, to have a look, click here!

Bruce Tolhurst 2009 NorthEast Regional Champion!

Bruce and Pete are at it again! On 08/23 thirty four riders from the Northeast competed for bragging rights as to who's best in cowboy mounted shooting. Once again, Bruce and Pete topped the list, this even after some midsummer down time for the pair. For the full story on Bruce's accomplishment, and other news from the Connecticut Renegades (CT's CMSA chapter), please click here.

Amy Rader Earns National AQHA Recognition

Amy Rader, in the first quarter of 2009, has earned both the AQHA’s Show Managers Certificate and Specialized All Novice Judge credentials. These credentials are only obtained after a rigorous training, testing and interview process. This selective and difficult process is to ensure that those individuals who hold these certifications will be qualified to perform their duties at AQHA sanctioned events in a knowledgeable, fair, consistent and safe manner. This follows closely on Amy receiving regional recognition by being awarded the CQHA Connecticut Professional Horseman’s Award. Well done Amy!

Mallory Stimson Brings in the Awards for 2008

At the recent annual CQHA awards banquet, held on January 31’st in Rocky Hill, Mallory Stimson was honored with several awards recognizing a successful and ambitious 2008 campaign. Mallory’s awards included:

	Winner of the “Zip the News High Point Challenge Trophy” for Youth Showmanship
	Winner of the “Winning Occasion Youth Western Pleasure Trophy”
	Champion in Youth Showmanship 13 and Under
	Champion Youth Western Pleasure 13 and Under
	Reserve Champion in Youth Horsemanship 13 and Under
	Reserve Champion in Novice Youth Horsemanship
	Reserve Champion in Youth Performance Halter Geldings

Additionally, Mallory was the recipient of the Advisor’s Choice Award in recognition of a youth member who demonstrates outstanding qualities in club membership and participation. Congratulations to Mallory on a truly successful 2008 campaign and best wishes for 2009!

Bruce Tolhurst 2008 CMSA NorthEast Points Champion!

Congratulations to Bruce Tolhurst for earning the 2008 Cowboy Mounted Shooting Associations points championship for the NorthEast Region. Bruce, with a little help from "Pete", handily outscored his nearest competitor 759 to 631 points. For an article excerpt from the Rundown (CMSA's publication) recognizing Bruce's championship, please click here.