The Courtney King Dye Benefit Show and Silent Auction raises over $4,000.00!
Monday June 07, 2010
On June 5th, 2010, The Courtney King Dye Benefit Horse Show and Silent Auction was held here at Letter Perfect Farm. Tornado warnings and threatening thunderstorms were no match for this determined group whose prayers, good energy and “Rain, Rain, Go Away” song brought out the sun for the day and helped raise over $4,000.00 dollars for Courtney. The competitors, spectators and
volunteers were not only blessed with a beautiful day, but also by great judging by Jane Sheehan”r”, who graciously donated her day. There was great excitement over the 31 wonderful items to bid on in the silent auction, the chance to win super Red Sox Tickets, the Pas De Duex and Quadrille demonstration by Meridian Equidance Company and as always the great food!
Although the atmosphere was one of fun and relaxation for all, there was some fierce competition all around in the show ring, and especially at the silent auction. With over 30 competitors and 51 rides overall, Tammy Paparella and her mount Ana Capri, came away with the high score of the day, earning a 68.947%. in First Level Test 4. Tammy also won the Training Level Championship on her mount Deliteful FHF, with an average score of 67.6%. Earning the USDF Level Championship was Carly D’Amato riding her borrowed mount Eeyore with the score of 63.00% . The First Level Championship was awarded to Jill DiGregorio and The Real McCoy with an average score of 64.084% and Second Level and Above Championship was awarded to Darlene Dwyer riding Santana with a score of 62.263 %. Not to be outdone on or off the horses, the competitors, spectators and volunteers duked it out over several auction items, especially The Patriots sports memorabilia including two autographed pictures and an authentic game jersey worn by retired Pat’s QB, Steve Grogan. Some serious bidding wars over some other hot items went on as well including the Mary Kay baskets, Vt. Maple Syrup baskets, a beautiful stained glass piece(pictured below), several horsey T’s, and 100.00 gift certificate to a local feed store. Along with the silent auction, the baked goods at the food tent, donated by Girls Scout Troup 30398, Edie Sanders, Sandra Ewing and Deb Gildea and family, got a lot of attention and helped raise over $200.00 alone. In order for all of the proceeds of the day to go to Courtney, the Masons and Letter Perfect Farm donated all of the expenses for the show, and Kelli is so thankful for all of the businesses and people who donated for the silent auction, the 35 people who volunteered for this event and riders and spectators who participated in the show. Everyone was a true blessing for this event and for Courtney. To keep the momentum going, the Masons would like to encourage everyone to keep praying for Courtney , her family and her friends who are helping her in her recovery. You can send emails to Courtney at comebackcourt@gmail.com.
Many thanks goes out to the sponsors of the silent auction and show: Andrea Palumbo, Central NY Dressage & CT, Colleen Walker, CrossFit South-Central Mass, Deb May Facial, DiGregorio Design, Designs by Noelle, Dover, Doug Scribner, Edie Sanders, Eileen Holleran, Liz Benney, Elizabeth Dufrense Photography, Equinature Products, Equine Therapy, Feeds N Needs, Jay and Deb Gildea, Jane Sheehan, Kathy Nelson, Kathy O’Leary, Kim Koran, Lendon Gray, Leonora Guguire, Leslie De Grandmaison, Mary Savage, Mrs. Flint, Nancy Russle, N.E.D.A.,The Pedlar, Platinum Performance, Rachel Grant, Reed Custum Soils, Sandra B Designs, Smart Pak Store, The Spangenberg Family, Susan J Stickle, The Mane Place, Tom Young, Uxbridge Woman’s Club, Uxbridge Church of the Nazarene
And a HUGE thank you to the volunteers without whom no event could succeed: Alex Jameson, Andera Palumbo, Beth Pitman, Brendan Downs, Carly D’Amato, Devin Rondeau, Edie Sanders, James Dunlap, Michael Dunlap, Jessica Watuku, Jill DiGregorio, Kathy O’Leary, Kelly Borg, Sharon Borg, Kim Spangenberg, Macy Spangenber, Kim O’Brian, Kiley O’Brian, Lauralynn Anderson, Lydia Mason, Meg Wright, Emma Wright, Theresa Wright, Mickaela Lussier, Noelle Fowler, Oksana Brown, Olivia Gildea, Amanda Gildea, Deb Gildea, Paula Adelson, Rachel Grant, Rob Mason, Samantha Drew, Sarah Walden, Lisa Walden and Sandra Ewing.
If you would like to read more about the event go to www.letterperfectfarm.com .To see or buy pictures go to Elizabeth Dufrense’s website www.bitsandbridlesphotography.com. She was the photographer of the day who has graciously donated all proceeds from the pictures to Courtney. If you would like to support Courtney you can participate in one of the upcoming benefits for her,: Sarah Geikie clinic at Letter Perfect Farm, June,
CRDA sponsored Jane Hannigan Clinic July 10,
Benefit show at Settlement Farm in Townsend, Ma. July 11
or you can contribute a donation made out to Courtney King Trust, and send it to;
Law Office of Elizabeth Clarke
Equine Business Institute
P.O. Box 286
South Deerfield, MA 01373
volunteers were not only blessed with a beautiful day, but also by great judging by Jane Sheehan”r”, who graciously donated her day. There was great excitement over the 31 wonderful items to bid on in the silent auction, the chance to win super Red Sox Tickets, the Pas De Duex and Quadrille demonstration by Meridian Equidance Company and as always the great food!
Although the atmosphere was one of fun and relaxation for all, there was some fierce competition all around in the show ring, and especially at the silent auction. With over 30 competitors and 51 rides overall, Tammy Paparella and her mount Ana Capri, came away with the high score of the day, earning a 68.947%. in First Level Test 4. Tammy also won the Training Level Championship on her mount Deliteful FHF, with an average score of 67.6%. Earning the USDF Level Championship was Carly D’Amato riding her borrowed mount Eeyore with the score of 63.00% . The First Level Championship was awarded to Jill DiGregorio and The Real McCoy with an average score of 64.084% and Second Level and Above Championship was awarded to Darlene Dwyer riding Santana with a score of 62.263 %. Not to be outdone on or off the horses, the competitors, spectators and volunteers duked it out over several auction items, especially The Patriots sports memorabilia including two autographed pictures and an authentic game jersey worn by retired Pat’s QB, Steve Grogan. Some serious bidding wars over some other hot items went on as well including the Mary Kay baskets, Vt. Maple Syrup baskets, a beautiful stained glass piece(pictured below), several horsey T’s, and 100.00 gift certificate to a local feed store. Along with the silent auction, the baked goods at the food tent, donated by Girls Scout Troup 30398, Edie Sanders, Sandra Ewing and Deb Gildea and family, got a lot of attention and helped raise over $200.00 alone. In order for all of the proceeds of the day to go to Courtney, the Masons and Letter Perfect Farm donated all of the expenses for the show, and Kelli is so thankful for all of the businesses and people who donated for the silent auction, the 35 people who volunteered for this event and riders and spectators who participated in the show. Everyone was a true blessing for this event and for Courtney. To keep the momentum going, the Masons would like to encourage everyone to keep praying for Courtney , her family and her friends who are helping her in her recovery. You can send emails to Courtney at comebackcourt@gmail.com.
Many thanks goes out to the sponsors of the silent auction and show: Andrea Palumbo, Central NY Dressage & CT, Colleen Walker, CrossFit South-Central Mass, Deb May Facial, DiGregorio Design, Designs by Noelle, Dover, Doug Scribner, Edie Sanders, Eileen Holleran, Liz Benney, Elizabeth Dufrense Photography, Equinature Products, Equine Therapy, Feeds N Needs, Jay and Deb Gildea, Jane Sheehan, Kathy Nelson, Kathy O’Leary, Kim Koran, Lendon Gray, Leonora Guguire, Leslie De Grandmaison, Mary Savage, Mrs. Flint, Nancy Russle, N.E.D.A.,The Pedlar, Platinum Performance, Rachel Grant, Reed Custum Soils, Sandra B Designs, Smart Pak Store, The Spangenberg Family, Susan J Stickle, The Mane Place, Tom Young, Uxbridge Woman’s Club, Uxbridge Church of the Nazarene
And a HUGE thank you to the volunteers without whom no event could succeed: Alex Jameson, Andera Palumbo, Beth Pitman, Brendan Downs, Carly D’Amato, Devin Rondeau, Edie Sanders, James Dunlap, Michael Dunlap, Jessica Watuku, Jill DiGregorio, Kathy O’Leary, Kelly Borg, Sharon Borg, Kim Spangenberg, Macy Spangenber, Kim O’Brian, Kiley O’Brian, Lauralynn Anderson, Lydia Mason, Meg Wright, Emma Wright, Theresa Wright, Mickaela Lussier, Noelle Fowler, Oksana Brown, Olivia Gildea, Amanda Gildea, Deb Gildea, Paula Adelson, Rachel Grant, Rob Mason, Samantha Drew, Sarah Walden, Lisa Walden and Sandra Ewing.
If you would like to read more about the event go to www.letterperfectfarm.com .To see or buy pictures go to Elizabeth Dufrense’s website www.bitsandbridlesphotography.com. She was the photographer of the day who has graciously donated all proceeds from the pictures to Courtney. If you would like to support Courtney you can participate in one of the upcoming benefits for her,: Sarah Geikie clinic at Letter Perfect Farm, June,
CRDA sponsored Jane Hannigan Clinic July 10,
Benefit show at Settlement Farm in Townsend, Ma. July 11
or you can contribute a donation made out to Courtney King Trust, and send it to;
Law Office of Elizabeth Clarke
Equine Business Institute
P.O. Box 286
South Deerfield, MA 01373