6/7/10- The Courtney King Dye Benefit Show and  Silent Auction raises over  $4,000.00!

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

5/17/2010- Silent Auction Update for Benefit Show

LPF is excited to tell you that your prayers and good energy have paid off!  Thanks to so many generous donations our silent auction is shaping up nicely.  We have received items from all over New England that you are not going to want to miss bidding on!

• For all you Patriot Fans, we have a autographed picture of Vince Wilfork, and a authentic autographed GAME jersey from Steve Grogan(Pats QB 1975-90) and a signed picture too, and a little birdie has told me that some tickets may also be in the works as well for the Red Soxs! 
• Along with these awesome items we have several baskets of goodies donated,  two Mary Kay baskets, a Vt. Mapel Syrup and Pancake basket, and a basket of horsey things from the Mane Place.
• We also have some great local artists who have donated great things, such as, painted furniture, a horse painting(of your choice), beautiful jewelry from Noelle K, a room design from decorator Jill DiGregorio and a beautiful stained glass piece(pic. far right).
• For all of you horse lovers, we have a Chiro session donated by Dr. Liz Maloney, 2 saddle consultations by Kim Koran, a lesson by Leslie De Grandmaison and Lendon Gray, Equinature Products, Platinum Performance Bucket, a designer shirt by Colleen Walker, and product from Sandra B Designs and Products from Dover Saddlery.

More donations will be coming in  and  we are working on two baskets to raffle off for the day as well, one horsey and one not!  If you bid on an item in the silent auction, you will get a special deal on the tickets for the raffle!!! We hope that many people will come and enjoy a great show, great food, and bring their friends to bid on these great items and help us make this a great fund raiser for Courtney!!

4/10/10-On June 5th, 2010 LPF Will Host Benefit Show & Silent Auction

               For Courtney King Dye

As you may know,  our US Olympian Dressage rider Courtney King Dye was injured in early March and sustained a head injury. She was in a coma for about three weeks and is now in a rehabilitation hospital.  As  you can imagine, she has a long road to recovery ahead of her and has major medical expenses that her insurance will not cover.  Courtney has been an inspiration to us in so many ways, please help us now raise funds to support her recovery.  

How can you help?

1.Pray for Courtney, for her healing, and for her family.

2.Donate items for the silent auction that will be held at the show.

3.Sponsor a class at the show.

4.Sign up for the show. We would love to have a full spectrum of Musical Freestyles to attract many visitors to help raise more funds.

5.Post any and all material regarding fund raiser at your barn, local tack shop, or local feed store.

6.Donate your time.  We have many needs to be met to make this event the most successful for Courtney.

7.Send her a Get Well email, at comebackcourt@gmail.com  

For donation forms, benefit flyers, or to donate an item for the silent auction please contact Kelli, Kelli@letterperfectfarm.com or call her at 508-735-8445  

10/16/09 - Times For Show By Rider: Remember Costumes Welcome!

Kate Champa-9:50 3rd-1

Karen Grande- 10:00 1st-2   10:40 1st -4

Emily Grande- 10:10  1st-2   10:30  1st-4

Jill Digregorio 10:20  1st-2    11:00 1st-4

Susan Aquino  11:20 1st-4      12:00 1st-2

Rebecca Kustan  11:30  1st -1 (Palmer) 

Rebecca Kustan  2:30 USDF A    3:18 USDF B(JET) 

Tracie Richardson 12:10 Tr.-1      1:58 Tr.2

Elizabeth Morris 12:18 Tr.-1         2:06 Tr.2

Nylani Halpern Wight  12:26 Tr.-1    2:14 Tr.2

Jen Sokol 2:22 USDF A   3:00 USDF B

Emily Garland 2:38 USDF A  3:26 USDF B

Macy Spangenberg  12:50  Leadline

Amanda Gildea  12:42 Tr. 4   1:50 Tr.2

Lydia Mason 2:46 USDF A   3:50 USDF B

Alex Jameson 2:54 USDF A  3:42 USDF B

Carly D'Amato 3:02 USDF A  3:334 USDF B   4:00 Tr. 3

A BIG THANK YOU TO FEED N NEEDS FOR SPONSORING SHOW

10/12/09-  "FEED N NEEDS " of Mendon Ma. to sponsor Championships!!

Letter Perfect Farm is very excited to announce that Feeds N Needs will be sponsoring our schooling show championship winners with buckets of goodies and  gift certificates!!   Entries will be open until Wed. afternoon, and don't forget that your test that qualifies you for the Championships can be from any schoooling show in NE!  Times  will be posted thurs. night.   There will be great prizes for the Team compeititon as well, and remember that you can also just enter the schooling show classes too.  

Call or email Kelli ASAP  if you want to enter! Our judge for the day is Karen Roberts!

10/07/09-Michael Hurwitz  of Prestige Sportshots,  will once again be the photographer of the day. 

LPF is happy to have Michael photographing our riders for the whole day. Michael will be donating a picture from the show of the rider with the highest score of the day. Photographs of all competitors will be posted on Michaels website

www.prestigesportshots.com.   His pictures are super so I am sure you won't want to miss a chance to have one of your own!

9/30/09-LPF Schooling Show,  Team Competition & Schooling Show Championships Oct. 17

Wow-  what a headline! It is our 3 in 1 show.  Competitors can just participate in the schooling show and/or be on a team and sign up for the Championships!  We have super prizes for this show ,  including Over High Score of the Day, High Score Team of the Day,  and the level winners of the Championships will receive neck ribbons and  saddle pads!!   All in all competitors get a ton of prizes!  

The requirements for the team competition are :

There will be different team divisions to enter. A team can consist of 2-4 riders. Levels will include USDF Introductory- FEI. Each team member will ride two tests from his/her level. The top four scores will be averaged to determine placing. So come join the fun. For more information, or a prize list, call Kelli Mason at 508-278-9905 or email at kelli@letterperfectfarm.com
To enter, just fill out an entry form and send it in with your team members. Individuals may enter as well, and will either be put with other individuals, or onto another team to make up a mixed team. All teams must supply a volunteer for the day. It does not have to be the same person. Please list volunteers and give phone numbers.
LEVELS -- Levels will be from USDF Introductory—FEI.
SCORES -- The top four scores of a team will be totaled and averaged to determine placings.
AWARDS -- Ribbons will be given to 7h place for each test. Each division will be placed Champion – Reserve through 6th place. High score awards for each level- sponsored by Letter Perfect Farm and The Mane Place!
TESTS To Be Ridden -- USDF 1&2, Training Level test 2&4, First Level tests 2&4, Second level tests 2&3, Third level tests 1&2, Fourth Level tests 1&2, FEI- TOC.
Team Names -- Team names will be displayed, and voted on by judge . Be creative, the team with the winning name will be awarded a special gift.
Prize List and Entry form online at http://www.letterperfectfarm.com
Divisions
A-USDF Introductory tests
AA- USDF Introductory and Training Level( team must have one team member at Intro and one team member at Training Level)
B- Training Level( all team members ride training level tests)
BB- Training and First Level( team must have one member at training level and one member at first level.
C.-First Level( all team members ride first level tests.)
CC- First and Second Level( team must have one member at first level and one member at second level)
D-Second Level( all team members ride second level tests)
DD- Second and Third Level( team must have one member at second level, and one member at third)
E- Third Level( all team members ride third level tests)
EE- Third and Fourth Level( team must have one member at third level and one member at Fourth)
F- Fourth Level( all team members will ride fourth level tests)
FF- Fourth Level and FEI- team must have one member at fourth level and one member at FEI)
G- FEI- all members will ride an FEI test)
GG- Test of Choice Team( team members may be of any level, must specify which level each member is on entry)
H- Non-Warmblood Test of Choice-( all team members must ride a non-warmblood breed of horse, must specify which level each team member is going to ride.  

The requirements of the Championships Classes are:
You are required to submit one test with a score of 55% or higher that was ridden at the level that you are competing or the level higher. For example, if you are competing at training level, to enter the championship you must submit any test that  you have ridden at training level or first level, with a score of 55% or higher.
Pay $15.00 fee to enter Championships in addition to your class fees. Ride championship tests at our competition on Oct. 17. Tests are: USDF A & B, Training Level & First Level tests 2 and 4, Second Level tests 2 & 3, Third and Fourth Level Test 1 & 2, FEI Test of Choice. These are the same as in the team competition so if you are riding in the team competition you do not have to ride each test twice, your scores will just count for both. IT’S LIKE A TWO FOR ONE!!!
Have fun, and enjoy the show and great prizes you could win, but you have to ENTER!!!

9/27/09-  LPF Schooling Show Sept. 26, 09

Thank You to all that attended our schooling show (especially the person who brought homemade chocolate chip cookies)!  The results are up on the show page. Congrtulations to everyone, it was great to spend such a beautiful day with you and all of us at LPF hope that you had as much fun as we d. We hope to see you at our next show Oct. 17.

9/23/09 LPF Schooling Show Times

Times for LPF's Sept. 26 Schooling Show are available now. Click here.   Call or email Kelli if you have any questions or if you would like to see if Kelli can fit late entries into the show.   Thanks and see you Sat.

6/27/09 Letter Perfect Farm Dressage Schooling Show

On Saturday, June 27, the sun came out just in time for Letter Perfect Farm to hold the first of their three dressage schooling shows of this year. The conditions were perfect for the  show,  and all of the riders enjoyed the sun, the  well run and low key atmosphere of the show, and the helpful and positive comments given by Karen Roberts “L”,  who was the judge for the day.  There were rides from Leadline to Third Level,  and two musical freestyles performed, one  at 1st level and  one at 2nd level,  which were not only exciting, but also fun to watch. Even the local deer came out of the woods to watch!!  There was a great mix of competitors and horses,  including several horses that were being showed for the first time. The High Score of the day went to Kelli Mason riding Rumours with a score of 78.750 in their First Level Musical Freestyle.   The success of each horse and rider combo,  was caught on film by Michael Hurwitz  of Prestige Sportshots,  who was the photographer of the day.    Of course no show could be a success without  the help of the many volunteers that spend the day lending a hand.  LPF is very thankful for those who took the time to volunteer at their show including: Edie Sanders and Sandra Ewing(food, runners, awards), Amy Rafferty(secretary), Alex Borden and Ali Carter(parking and ring stewards), Noelle Fowler(scribe), Alex Jameson, Mandi Gildea, Carly Dimatto,(made sure horses were happy at barn all day long!). 

    Letter Perfect Farm will host two more schooling shows this year, September 26 and October 17. The October show will be their Team Competition as well as their Schooling Show Championship show.  For more information and scores from this show, go to the show page . Hope to see all of you at the next show.

6/01/09 LPF Welcomes A New Pony!!

Letter Perfect Farm welcomes Pip to their barn.  Pip is a 4yr. old TB gelding, adoptable through C.A.N.T.E.R. Currently Pip stands at 15"3 and is learning a new job to be a riding horse for some lucky person.  Pip is a very sweet guy who follows you like a puppy and loves attention.  His new owner will need to know how to bring a young horse along, as Pip is still young and learning how to balance himself under saddle.(Pic coming soon)

4/6/09 LPF 2009 SHOW DATES

4/1/09-  Happy Spring Everyone!   We hope all of you have had a very productive winter.  I know I am glad that there is no more ice and snow.   We have been busy cleaning up from the winter and getting ready for a busy summer.  Our first clinic of this spring will be with Jeanne MacDonald on May 11.  Jeanne is a fabulous instructor to ride with as well as a great clinician to audit. You can see her bio on our clinics page.  LPF loves hosting clinics with Jeanne and loves to be able to share her with all of New England so we hope all of you will join us!!

8/23/08 Show times online

Show times for our 8/25 Team Competition are online now.

LPF Gets Sponsor for Team Competition

The 2008 LPF Team Competition will be sponsored once again by The Mane Place.  The High Score winning team will receive a gift basket for each member of it's team and each Division Team will also receive an award sponsored by The Mane Place and the Mason Family.  These awards are in addition to class winner awards and ribbons.    The Mane Place is having it's Big Anniversary sale Oct. 4 & 5,  starting at 9 am.  so go check out all they have to offer and thank them for sponsoring our show!  

2008 Team Competition & Schooling Show Championships

Our team competition is coming up, click here for more information. Rita Brown will be our judge for the day.  Remember that costumes are welcome, and that Team names will be judged so be creative.   The team with the best name will win a special prize!

Show Results

We had a great show today and great weather. The show results are online. Click here.

Special congratulations to our High Score of the day winner, Hilary Millet on Paddington, with a 74.000% !

Many thanks again to all our special volunteers and helpers. Some of which came all the way from Germany to help us!

LPF SHOW - July 12th- Judge (L) Karen Roberts

Letter Perfect Farm  will host its second schooling show of the year on July 12th, 2008.  Times have been posted on the website, Visitors are always welcome and the show will start at 9am.  As always, parking is in the fields by the indoor arena.  We are looking forward to a great show.

Show times now available

Jennifer Baumert Clinic Times:

Amanda Gildea-7:30 am

Kelli Mason-8:15 am

Kathy O'Leary 9:00 am

Rachel Grant 9:45 am

Rebecca Kustan 10:15

Heather Stone 11:00

June 7 Show results

The June 7, 2008 Show results are here.

LPF SHOW-June 7- Judge (L) Yvonne Coleman Larsen

Letter Perfect Farm  will host its first schooling show of the year on June 7th, 2008.  Times have been posted on the website. Visitors are always welcome and the show will start at 9am.  As always, parking is in the fields by the indoor arena.  We are looking forward to a great show.

Show times now available

LPF will host clinic with Sue Winslade on June 10 and 11

LPF will welcome clinician Sue Winslade back again on June 10 and 11. If you would like to ride call Kelli at 508-278-9905.  All auditors are welcome.

The ride times are:  Tuesday June 10
12:30 Cathy Nelson
1:30 Leonora G
3:00 Kathy O’Leary
4:00 Jill D
5:00 Lisa G
6:00 Gina M

Wednesday June 11
10:00 Kelli M
11:00 Kathy O’Leary
12:00 Theresa W
1:00 Andrea P
2:00 Cori O
3:00 Jill D
4:00 OPEN

Jennifer Baumert Clinic June 19-22

LPF will be hosting a clinic with Jennifer Baumet .   If you would like to ride with Jen,  please contact Kelli at 508-278-9905,  or kelli@letterperfectfarm.com.  

Kelli and Monty-CRDA OverAll Open High Score Champions!

Kelli and her students earned many awards at The Charles River Dressage Association annual awards banquet held on Feb. 9th 2008. Kelli was First Level Open Champion on Liberty(owned by Kathy O'Leary) and was third on her own horse Legend. Kelli also won the Open Overall High Score Championship with Monty Python, (owned by Sharon Anderson).  This was Monty's very first show season,  so everyone was very excited, especially Monty's owner Sharon who earned her own share of awards, including being the Champion at AA Tr.Level 1&2 and the winner of the Vintage Award.  Also taking home an award was Kelli's student Jill DiGregorio who won the AA Tr. Level 3&4 Championship on her gelding The Real McCoy.   Kelli would like to congratualte all of her students on their successes and she is looking forward to this years show season too. 

December-07  Letter Perfect Farm Has 2 New Additions

LPF welcomes two new people to the barn, Kim OBrian, and Andrea Palumbo.  Both Kim and Andrea have horses of their own, and have many years experience caring for them. Andrea's horse Lutzen is now stabled at our barn.  LPF is thankful to have them here and grateful for the excellent help they provide daily for the horses living here.  We hope they will be part of our "barn family" for a very long time. 

October 13th Show Results

Class results are online click here.

Here are the level awards:

And the team placings:

Congratulations to all!

July 14 Show Results

Our show today was great and we had great weather again. For class results: Click here

The level awards were as follows:

The show results from our June 2nd, 2007 show are available. Click here.

Jennifer Baumert Clinic-April 26 & 27

Jennifer Baumert will once again bring her talent to Letter Perfect Farm on thurs. April 26 and friday, April 27.  As always, we feel very fortunate having Jennifer come to LPF to share her exstensive knowledge of dressage training. Jennifer is coming home from the florida show circuit and is sure to help all of us with good tips on riding the new tests.  Contact Kelli at kelli@letterperfectfarm.com  for information about participating, or call 508-278-9905

LPF Updates It's Footing

Letter Perfect Farm has recently upgraded it's footing in their indoor arena. After seven years, we felt that although our footing was good,  it could be better.   After an extensive look at the different footings on the market,  we decided to go with a relatively new product called Hoof Cushion.  Hoof Cushion is a sand, rubber and fiber mixture created by Custom Equstrian Footing. They have developed  it to actively recover from the impact of the horse’s movement. Their  footing blend is used to eliminate the problem of ruts and instability in the footing. The fibers act as a “root-system”, stabilizing the footing and wicking moisture down from the surface. The rubber-sand blend is a springy base material that is natural to the horse and adds cushion but not rebound. The horses LOVE IT!  LPF will also be updating their outdoor as well.  It is sure to be ready by their first show, June 2. We hope you will come check out our new footing at our clinics and shows. 

LPF 2007 DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOW DATES

Letter Perfect Farm will host 3 schooling  dressage shows again this year, offering classes from Leadline to GP and musical freestyle.  Our dates are:   June 2, July 14 and Oct.13.  Judges will be announced.   All shows will be held on Saturdays,  and the closing date for each show will be the Saturday before the show.   Show times will be emailed to competitors and posted on our website the Thur. before the show.   We hope to see all of you there. 

HI Everyone,   Show Moved INDOORS Due To Weather!

For ride times go to Home Page and click times!  

LPF TO HOST THE USDF ADULT TEAM COMPETITION ONCE AGAIN!

On Saturday, October 28,  LPF will once again host the USDF Team Competition.  All information can be found on our website. Jean MacDonald "S" will be the judge for the event.  Please contact us if you have any questions about the show.  Hope to see you then.

FAMILY FUN DAY A GREAT SUCCESS!

Over 100 people turned out  on this beautiful day to help raise funds for the Uxbridge Church of the Nazarene.   The musical rides were a great hit, as well as all of the delicious baked goods, pony rides and the teens JAIL!  All the activities, and the Silent Auction helped raise over 1000.00$ for the childrens ministry, teens ministry, and building fund at the church. LPF would like to thanks all of our great sponsors: Lynne Randolph, Theresa Wright, Edythe Sanders, Dan Merwin, Deb Gildea, Leonora Giguere, Subway of Uxbridge, Mendon Greenhouse, Fiske's General Store, Eugene & June Richer of Praise B! Crafts,  and Maureen Groth.  We would also like to thank the many volunteers who helped out that day, and especially Pastor Noelle who helped organize some of the events of the day.God Bless everyone and THANKS!

LPF WILL HOST "FAMILY FUN DAY" September 30,  1-4pm

 Family Fun Day will be a day filled with fun activities and entertainment.  The funds raised fromt the day will be donated to the Uxbridge Church of the Nazarene.   The day will start with pony rides at 1pm( a 1$ donation),  and at 2:30 and 3:30 there will be Musical Rides performed by the students at LPF.  There will be fun games for the kids, and a silent auction and bake sale.  ALL are welcome!!!   HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

LPF remembers Kelli's sister, Meghan

A loving heart, a beautiful spirit, these are the things that last forever. God Bless the beautiful spirit of Meghan Sue Sanders, who passed away on June 29, 2006. 

LPF Children's Camp a Big Success

LPF hosted its second summer kids camp June 22-28.  Campers enjoyed , scavenger hunts, fun mounted games including the T.P. stretch, whip spin relay, and musical cones.  Pool time was a blast and a great way to cool off in the hot weather.  We also added a soccer camp session this year, and the kids had an awesome time.  We loved having all of the kids at the farm and are looking forward to next year!  Thanks to all who helped make the camp so successful!

6/30/06 Breaking news

Our July 8 show this year is cancelled. We will call anyone who sent in entries. Please do not submit new entries for this show. We apologize for any inconvenience.

LPF First Schooling Show of this year- June 3, 2006

The times for the show are now up on the show page.   Hit your refresh button if the times do not come up as this years show.   See

LPF Thanks Jennifer Baumert

LPF would like to extend a huge thanks to Jennifer and all of the participants in the clinic with her.  It was great fun,  and a super learning experience for all.  

Clinic News at LPF

In  May 2006,   LPF is hosting two excellent clinics to get everyone geared up for the show season.   On May 10 and 11, "S" judge Sarah Geikie will be here to give a clinic. Sarah is not only a super judge,  but a super rider and instructor as well.   Rides are 125.00/session and auditors are welcome for a 10.00 fee.   We have a few spots left open. 

Also coming  in May,  is Jennifer Buamert.  Jennifer is a frequent clinician here whom everyone loves.  She will be here May 25 and 26. Rides are 105.00/session and auditing is 10.00.   Because everyone loves to ride with Jennifer, the riding slots will fill quickly,  so reserver your spot early.  You can either call or email me. To learn more about Jennifer,  go to our clinics page.

Schooling Show Dates for LPF

Hi everyone,  sorry these dates are getting up so late.  I thought I had already posted them.  All of our schooling shows are held on Saturdays.  Our dates are June 3,   July 8(Heather Mason "S" officiating), and the USDF ADULT TEAM COMPETITION on October 28(Jeanne McDonald "S" officiating).  If you have any questions,  feel free to email me.   Thanks and hope to see you at the shows. 

Winter 2006 Update-Kelli wins a ride with Steffen Peters.

For the second year in a row,  the Charlse River Dressage Association held a lottery to ride with the clinician they brought in for thier Year End Banquet.  This year their clinician was Steffen Peters.   After sending in her entry form at the last minute,  Kelli got a call from the clubs president,  Pam Murray,  telling her that she had won one of the lottery spots.  Kelli was thrilled and had a terrific ride with Steffen.   Click here to read about her lesson.

10/25/05 Show this weekend

Lets hope things dry out after about 3 weeks of rain! The schedule is posted and good luck to those competing.

10/1/05 Congratulations to all competitors at the USDF Team Competition and LPF Schooling Show.   What a gorgeous day we had for a show! Eight teams battled it out over the day, in 4 different divisions, with each team member riding two tests at their level.   At the end of the day,  with all rides scored,  the Overall High Score Team, was the Training Level Division Team Champions,  the Heidi-Hills. Team members Heidi Hutchenson and Hilary Robinson rode thier two mounts, I'm Alive(Max) and Rowenbruc to victory with an averaged combined score of 70.577%!! Our High Score Team Sponsor of the show "THE CHARMING HORSE" awarded them two beautiful pins and Christmas Ornaments.   A BIG thank you to Paula Hogan, owner of the Charming Horse,  for donating such lovely prizes.   The winning didn't stop there though.   The Training Level Division Team-The Four Di-Dancers,  from ENDYCTA came in a close second with 70.385% combined averaged scores.  Their team member Sandra Hamstreet, riding Galadriel  was the Individual Champion of the Training Level Division, with her scores averaging 71.154%.  Our USDF Division Champions we the team "The Manestone Mares". Riders Lainey Johnson and Chris Dunham,  rode thier young horses to the winner circle with a combined average score of 66.500%.   These gals weren't the only ones collecting all of the ribbons.  The Foxy Filly's, with a combined averagd score of 63.354% edged out The Nervous Nellies whose combined averaged score was 63.210%. The Nervous Nellies weren't too disappointed though,  because their team member Jana Rychlik, and her mount Menomin Maine Yankee riding in first level,  won the Individual Championship of their division with her averaged scores of 63.276%.   Also taking home the BLUES,  were the team from Apple Knoll Farm,   "The Apple Corps" whose combined average score of 66.585 put them on top of thier Non-Warmblood Division.  All in all over 65 rides were riden, and at the end of the day,  the Overall High Score of the day, a 73.611% went to Jaralyn Gibson riding her horse Brio. A big THANK YOU goes out to our judge of the day,  Pam Wooding, NJ "R",  whose positive and constuctive comments gave all riders something to smile about.   And from the competition managers point of view- THANK YOU to ALL VOLUNTEERS for making my life and the whole show go so smoothly! Especilly my mom"Grandma Edie" and Sandy Ewing who came all the way from Pittsburgh, PA to help out today....You guys are the BEST!!!... I hope to see all,  competitors, spectators, and volunteers back here at LPF for thier last show of the season,  October 29, 2005.  Don't forget your costumes!!!

USDF TEAM COMPETITION-Oct. 1,  2005- On Sat. October 1, 2005,  LPF will host the fifth USDF Team Competition. We have an excellent judge , Pam Wooding,  coming from NJ.  This s.  how will be combined with a regular schooling show.   You can download prize list and entry from our show page on our website.  If you are having trouble,  just email me for a  copy at Kelli@letterperfectfarm.com.   All teams welcome.  We will have a special prize for the team with the most original name,  and as always great class prizes, and neck medals and ribbons, for the winnning teams, sponsored by the USDF.  Please contact mGJ e withh any questions.  If you would like to volunteer, please get in touch with me,  any help would be welcome.

Jennifer Baumert Clinic Times-September 20 &21 2005

Tues.-                    Wed.              

2:00 pm Kathy O"Leary         8:00am  Kathy O'Leary

2:45 Jana Ryclik                     8:45 Lucy Hunter

3:30 Karin LaGrange             9:30 Jill DiGregorio

4:15 Lucy Hunter                   10:15  Kelli Mason   

5:00 Amanda Gildea              11:00  Karin LaGrange

5:45-dinner break                   11:45-Lunch Break

6:15 Jill DiGregoria               12:15 Hillary Robinson

7:00 Kelli Mason                   1:00  Kelli Mason

7:45 Hillary Robinson           1:45  Kate Champa

8:30 Kelli Mason                   2:30 Jane

8/22-26 LPF holds it's first Kids Camp.

Thirteen kids, ages 6-15, spent the week at LetterPerfect Farm having fun playing "horsey"games,  teaming up for "Silly Horse"competitions,  teaching their horses new tricks, land games,  and swimming in the pool.  Friday was the awards ceremony.  During the week,  we took a trip to the "Dairy Barn" for ice cream,  and we learned that we had a real live "cow whisperer" in our group !! It was a week full of horses, fun and games.

6/4/05 Show Season Begins At LPF

The first LPF show of 2005 was held on Sat. June 4th.  A beautiul sunny day helped the day go by smoothly for the first show of the year.   Jane Sheehan officiated the 60 plus rides of the day.  Our High Score Winners were:  USDF- Champion- Amanda Gildea, riding Orchid. USDF Reserve Champion-Dara Lambert,riding Quebequus Chef.  Training Level Senior Champion-Christine Taylor riding Bugzy,  and Reserve Champion was Roberta Haney, riding Meteical.  Training Level Junior Champion-Amanda Gildea, riding Orchid and Reserve Champion was Arrianna Rossetti riding Cinnamon Spice.  Our First Level Champion-Jana Rychlik riding Menomin Maine Yankee, and Reserve Champion was Carolyn Wolfe, riding Wyle E. Coyote. Last but not least, our Second Level and Above Champion was Carol Johnson, riding Red October.  Congratulations to all.   Click here to check out the scored of the day-> Saturday June 4.

Below is Amanda Gildea with her Champion Ribbons,  and her horses,  Orchid and Dreamer.

5/3/05 Finally Some news!

LPF show dates are finalized!!    We will hold our first dressage schooling show Saturday,June 4th.   The judge will be Jane Sheehan "r".  We are offering a new division this year,  which is a Green as Grass dressage test.  Basically this is for children that are ready to do a little more than lead-line,  but not a whole USDF Walk-Trot test.   If you would like a copy of the test,  just email me at Kelli@letterperfectfarm.com.    Another thing we are offering new this year,  is schooling time at our farm the day before the show.  For $25.00,   you can come school your horse in our rings and around the property.  For $50.00,  you can do a ride~critique~ride,  with Kelli Mason"L".   You must sign up in advance for either of these opportunities.  Just fill out the Friday Session part on your enty form and send them to me.  For just schooling around property,  you will get a general time to come,  for ride~critique~rides,  you will get an actual ring time.  If you have a time preference,  you need to let me know. 

Kelli Had Knee Surgery!

On April 7th, Kelli underwent knee surgery.  She had torn her ACL ligament in her knee and her meniscus at some point last summer,  but it wasn't a horse related injury.  Kelli's recovery is going well,  but it will still be at least another  month until she can ride. Right now she has to wear a brace that starts at her thigh and goes all the way down to her ankle.  She is however able to give lessons,  and do some barn chores.  Kelli will be teaching a Freestyle Clinic in RI in May,  and a clinic out in NY in June.  Her whole barn staff has been very supportive and very helpful,  which will only  make her recovery easier. 

LPF holds clinics with Jennifer Baumert and Jeanne McDonald.

In March of 2005,  CRDA had a clinic with Jeanne McDonald,  which was hosted by LPF.  Although a major snow storm kept more people from participating and auditing,   seven people enjoyed Jeannes wonderful and ensightful lessons for two days.   Jeanne brings with her the experience of training 3 horses to Grand Prix as well as training young horses,  the knowledge of being a USEF "S" judge,  and her training wisdom of working with some dressage greats like Carl Mikoka,  and more recently Sue Blinks and Debbie MacDonald.  She is a walking and talking information goddess that has a story and experience for everything.  Jeanne not only makes the complicated understandable,  but her positive attitude, keen eye for details, and vivacious personality helped every rider use thier seats and aids in a better way to communicate with their horses.  We are looking forward to having her back as a clinician soon,  and Jeanne will be judging our last schooling show on Oct. 29, 2005. 

In April of 2005,  LPF hosted another clinic with Jennifer Baumert.  While Kelli was off in florida,  resting her leg after surgery,  Kathy O'Leary organized the clinic with Jennifer.  Riders in the clinic gained valuable knowledge while riding with Jennifer,  who spent the winter in Florida training with Conrad Schumacher. Jennifer was very impressed with all of the riders who attended the clinic and will be coming back  to LPF soon, especially if Kathy is cooking!!   LPF gives a big thanks to Kathy and Jennifer for going ahead with the clinic while Kelli was away.  

	Class Scores and Placings
	Best Team Name: The Flying Changes
	Best Food: Deb and Barbara

	Class Scores and Placings
	High Score of the Day: Katie Heller on Batman with a 75.278%
	Level awards

	•Karin Lagrange - Champion 1st Level AA
	•Kathy O’Leary - Champion AA 1st level MFS - Reserve Champion 1st Level AA- 3rd place Vintage Rider
	•Christine Taylor - Over-All High Score Champion - Adult Amateur - USEA Adult Amateur Champion
	•Carolyn Wolfe - 3rd place Training Level A - Adult Amateur
	•Michelle Zeimba - 6th place Training Level A - Adult Amateur