MORRISTOWN, NJ - June 24, 2007 - On June 10th, Seaton Hackney Stables in Morristown, NJ hosted their first Equine Schooling Show since reopening in September 2006. Riders from age 4 and up participated a variety of activities such as the Petite Equestrian Program Riders for 4-6 year olds to Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Riders.
A special Jumping Class Competition had Chris Hooper and Max Feldman of Morris Township testing their agility and equine skills in manuevering their horses over jumps that were increased after each successful round. The Schooling Show also had special equine games during the lunch hour including Musical Chairs and Ride a Buck for the volunteers and riders.
Other winners of the show for each division include:
P.E.P. Division (Petite Equestrian Program: 6 years & younger)
Champion: Philip Dattolo
Reserve Champion: Victoria Maceira
Junior Novice Division (10 years & younger)
Champion: Danielle Ahoroni
Reserve Champion: Casey Richardson
Junior Beginner Division (10 years & younger)
Champion: Amanda DaPalma
Reserve Champion: Caitlyn Hendrickson
Senior Novice Division (11 years & older)
Champion: Elizabeth Vacchiano
Reserve Champion: Claire Hev
Senior Beginner Division (11 years & older)
Champion: Caitlyn O'Donnell
Reserve Champion: Carolyn Hofmann
Barn Cats (SHS Volunteers, 11 year & older)
Champion: Lindsay Hoffman
Reserve Champion: Max Feldman
Junior Intermediate Division (17 years & younger)
Champion: Katie Istok
Reserve hampion: Michelle Sandberg
Open Advanced Division (Any age)
Champion: Julie Emma
Reserve Champion: Olivia Mathas
Open Jumpers Division
Champion: Max Feldman
Reserve Champion: Christopher Hooper
Seaton Hackney Stables will host another School Show in September. For more information, contact 973.644.3355 or visit their website at http://www.seatonhackney.com
Seaton Hackney Stables, a facility of the Morris County Park Commission, is operated by Equishare, USA LLC, a Tewksbury based, multi-state equestrian educational venture. Conveniently located at 440 South Street in Morristown, Seaton Hackney Stables offers a wide variety of activities include summer camps, birthday parties, pony rides, casual trail rides, and private and group riding lessons year-round.