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40 SIDELINES JUNE 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE H O R S E S H O W

Don’t Miss the Fieldstone Equestrian Summer Shows!

By Lauren Fisher

Riders have a great alternative to their traditional horse show schedule in 2011 with a premiere line-up of ‘AA’ hunter/four-star jumper competitions at the beautiful Fieldstone Equestrian and Show Facility in Halifax, MA. The 2011 Fieldstone schedule begins with the Fieldstone Spring Festival on May 18—22, followed by a brand new week of competition with the Plymouth Rock Hunter Jumper Classic on June 21-25, and concluding with the Fieldstone Summer Showcase on August 23-28. Conveniently located in southeastern Massachusetts, The Fieldstone Equestrian and Show Facility is easily accessible from anywhere in the northeast region. Renovated in 2009, the facility boasts nearly 100 acres, equipped with nine all-weather hybrid sand/felt/fber show rings, permanent and temporary stabling, ample parking, and a beautiful all-grass Grand Prix feld.

The Plymouth Rock Hunter Jumper Classic in June will feature top classes, including a $2,500 2’9” Hunter Derby, a $2,500 Pony Derby Classic, and $7,500 Welcome Stake. Two Junior A/O Jumper Classics totaling $7,500 in prize money and a $10,000 Open 3’3 Hunter Derby will be held, and the $25,000 Grand Prix will conclude the week. The Fieldstone Summer Showcase hosts the $10,000 Pony Hunter Derby Finals, $10,000 2’9” Hunter Derby Finals, and a $25,000 New England Hunter Derby Final. There is also a $5,000 Children’s Adult Jumper Classic, $7,500 Speed Stake, $25,000 Grand Prix, and the Massachusetts Hunter Jumper (MHJ) Finals featured on Sunday, August 28. The best horse show facility in New England, the Fieldstone Equestrian and Show Facility will play host to the fnest competitions in the region in 2011. With show schedules boasting over $100,000 in cash and prizes and great exhibitor parties and events, these horse shows are not to be missed!

A competitor in the hunter classic on the beautiful grass ring at Fieldstone

Charlie Jacobs competed in the grand prix at Fieldstone

Fun classes such the Sit-A-Buck class are offered for exhibitors at the Fieldstone shows.

All photos by Anne Gittins Photography