Saturday, December 23, 2006

Normandy Initiatives for 2007

We are pleased with our progress and success in bringing the best facility and services to our riders.
In 2008 we would like to achieve the following initiatives in order to improve our facility.


2. Walls for East and West Wash racks redone(Spring)
3. Interior arena knee wall.(get estimate)
4. Improve/ maintain our contacts with regards to horse importing. Focus Holland, Germany and Russia.
5. Continue updates and focus on community development-Fox Haven to the East and Vintage Reserve to North, and Coal Mine Ave traffic study.
6. Improve upon uses in the facility focusing on our business objectives.
7. http://www.youtube.com/group/normandyfarmandstab

This list will be revised periodically to reflect changing priorities and best management
practices.

Monday, December 04, 2006

Normandy Riders USEF Circuit

Congratulations to Brooke Pettet and her pony "Face to Face". With only competing in a few short stirrup divisions Brooke and her pony walk away with a 4th place year end award fro the USEF Short Stirrup. With Reserve Champion at the Show for Champions, Brooke ended in 9th place in year end awards for USEF 11 and under. We are really looking forward to seeing Brooke and "Face to Face" being strong competitors in the Medium Ponies next year.

Congratulations also goes out to Kristen Jenkins on her purchase of "Partner in Crime". We look forward to seeing them compete in the Jumpers and Equitations next year.

All thanks goes to Randie and her terrific group of kids.

Update of CHJA standings for Normandy Riders

Normandy Riders under the direction of Randie Culbertson and Miranda Equestrains deserve congratulations on a very successful show year.

CHJA Short Stirrups in 4th place "Stud Muffin" owned and ridden by Brianna Bukes who also recieves 3rd place in both CHJA Beginner 11 and under and CHJA Junior 11 and under equitation. Congratualtions to Anna Alexander who ended in 11th place overall in the CHJA 11 and under Equitation!
CHJA Beginner Hunter in 6th place is "Tell My Story" ridden by Meridith Sabin. Meredith finished in 5th fro CHJA Beginner 15-17 Equitation. Meredith also competed in CHJA medal finals finishing 6th in the largest class of the weekend, the Columbine Junior Medal. Special thanks go to Kari Petter for allowing Meredith to show successfully her fabulous horse " Tell My Story".

Sarah Pistilli competed in CHJA Beginner 12-14 Equitaion and finished 9th in year end standings. Sarah had a great summer in equitation with numerous champions and reserves. Sarah competed along side Meredith Sabin in the Columbine Junior Medal where she finished in 11th place.

This year we looked forward to the return of Erica Strandberg's "Poquerville" who spent the last two years recovering from an injury. "Poquerville" and Erica competed in the Puddle and Schooling Jumpers where they ended in 8th place in CHJA year end standings. We were also joined in the jumper ranks by "Butt Naked" and his owner Marisa Laus. They had a late start in the show season but won their share of ribbons.