CHSA- Connecticut Horse Shows Association

Welcome!

Welcome to the Connecticut Horse Shows Association ("CHSA") web site.  From here you and/or your horse can fill out a CHSA Membership Application, view the show calendar, view your show points, view horse show results, and submit a points issue.  Learn more about the 2009 CHSA Finals being held at the Westbrook Hunt Club Sunday, August 23 and Monday, August 24, 2009. Any questions or comments please email: chsa@chsaonline.com

Folly Farm June 20th Horse Show moves Indoors - New Schedule

Due to the prediction of very heavy rain tomorrow, The Folly Farm Horse Show has been moved indoors!

View the revised timetable

2009 CHSA Finals - Qualified Divisions

CHSA is pleased to announce that as of Saturday, June 13, 2009, the following CHSA Divisions have qualified for the 2009 CHSA Finals:

2009 Qualified Divisions

Short Stirrup Equitation Medal (11 Riders)
Short Stirrup Hunter (16 Horses)
Pre-Children's Equitation Medal (14 Riders)
Pre-Children's Hunter (17 Horses)
Children's Equitation Medal (12 Riders)
Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Equitation (19 Riders)
Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Pleasure (15 Horses)

2009 Eligible Divisions

Modified Adult Equitation Medal
Modified Adult Hunter
Long Stirrup Equitation
Low Training Jumper
Quarter Horse Hunter U/S
Hunter Pleasure
Adult English Pleasure
Children's Pleasure Pony
Junior Exhibitor English Pleasure
CHSA English Pleasure (12 Points Minimum)

Remember the rules for qualifying:

Equitation/Hunter/Pleasure - Top 20 horses who have 25 points or more will qualify except CHSA English Pleasure the Top 20 horses who 12 points or more will qualify.

CHSA Medal Classes - Top 30 riders who have 12 points or more. Once you reach 70 points you automatically qualify for the 2009 CHSA Finals for that Medal Class and you are exempt from showing in that Medal Class for the rest of the showing season.

For more details visit www.chsafinals.com

2009 CHSA Finals Class Sponsorship

For $250 you can sponsor a CHSA Finals Class and receive these benefits:

• Your name/barn/company listed in the program
• Present the awards and ribbons at the 2009 CHSA Finals for the class you choose to sponsor
• Receive a Blue Sponsorship Ribbon for you class to proudly display in your barn or office

Sign up now to choose your class - several have already been sold!
View 2009 CHSA Finals Sponsorship Form

2009 Scholarhip Application Now Available!

CHSA has established a Scholarship Program for members pursuing higher education.  Funding for the program comes from the proceeds of the Raffle items sold at the Annual Awards Banquet, donations given by members and surplus funds from the CHSA Finals.

Scholarship Applications for members wishing to pursue higher secondary education are now on line.
Deadline for submission of the Application is July 1, 2009.

Click here for 2009 CHSA Scholarship Application (PDF)

In addition to need, applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Grades
• CHSA Involvement
• Participation in equine related activities
• Community Service
• Extra Curricular Activities.

In 2008, CHSA awarded $ 6,000 in scholarships to three of our members, The scholarship recipients were Paula Foohey, Caitlin Lewis and Christen Scarpa.

Please contact Richard Freeman with any questions or comments.

The 2008 CHSA Scholarship Recipients were recognized at the Awards Banquet.

Pictured from left to right - Christen Scarpa, Paula Foohey and Caitlin Lewis.

CHSA has established a Scholarship Program for members pursuing higher education.  Funding for the program comes from the proceeds of the Raffle items sold at the Annual Awards Banquet, donations given by members and surplus funds from the CHSA Finals.

Scholarship Applications for members wishing to pursue higher secondary education are now on line.
Deadline for submission of the Application is July 1, 2009.

Click here for 2009 CHSA Scholarship Application (PDF)

In addition to need, applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Grades
• CHSA Involvement
• Participation in equine related activities
• Community Service
• Extra Curricular Activities.

In 2008, CHSA awarded $ 6,000 in scholarships to three of our members, The scholarship recipients were Paula Foohey, Caitlin Lewis and Christen Scarpa.

Please contact Richard Freeman with any questions or comments.

Your Name In The Pedlar!

Twitter

Back in May 2008 - we posted this post about twitter.  Since then twitter has taken off (Thanks Oprah) and if you have newly discovered twitter please follow CHSA and we'll keep you updated about points, horse show news and other news from the CHSA world.

Posted May 5, 2008:

Do you Twitter?  If so you can now follow CHSA on Twitter by typing in CHSA or http://twitter.com/chsa. Have no idea what Twitter is?  Go here to learn more: www.twitter.com or watch the video below. 

Jensen Thank You Note to CHSA Membership.....

For those who are unable to read the ancient script of cursive:

Dear Friends,

Overwhelmed is a mere understatement.  Stunned is more like it.  We were so surprised on Saturday night when Trudy took the stage and made her presentation.

It is incredible to believe that this wonderful award had been planned by so many people for such a long time - and we never got a single clue what was to come.

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.  The beautiful clock sits on our mantle and we are looking forward to our trip to NYC to see a show this spring.  This was a very thoughtful and meaningful gift and we do appreciate it immensely.

May we all continue to move forward in the spirit of good sportsmanship.

Thank you all again.

Cynthia and George Jensen

Unable To Attend the Awards Banquet And Want your Ribbon?

FOR CHSA MEMBERS WHO WERE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE BANQUET

If you wish your ribbon mailed to you, send a check for $5.00 made out to CHSA to:

Cynthia Jensen

195 Wildwood Drive
Cheshire, CT  06410

 

For the Champion and Reserve jackets, please call Cynthia at 2030-272-0142 to make arrangements.

2008 CHSA Awards Banquet - Survey

If you attended the 2008 CHSA Awards Banquet this past weekend, we would appreciate your response to a short survey, so that we can improve the banquet for next year.

Click Here to take survey

2008 CHSA Awards Banquet

The 2008 CHSA Awards Banquet was held Saturday, March 7 at the Hartford Marriott in Hartford, CT attended by over 500 CHSA Members, Friends and Family.  This was the 76th CHSA Year End Awards banquet!

The Awards Banquet started with the parade of Champions...

 

Then followed Trudy Wissel, End of Hunt Equestrian Center, presenting a very special surprise award for lifetime apprectiation to CHSA President Cynthia Jensen and Membership Chairman George Jensen.

Cynthia and George were greeted with a standing ovation from the over 500 members in the ballroom.

Next, Sixty Year End Awards were presented along with a Raffle that raised money for the CHSA Scholarship Fund. View photos from the Awards Banquet.

The 2008 CHSA Good Sportsmanship Award was presented to Brianna Couture by Kristen Guadagnino, Chairperson of the Sportsmanship Committee.  Sandy Giammarco wrote a very moving nomination letter for Brianna.

 

The 2008 CHSA Scholarship Recipients were recognized at the Awards Banquet.

Pictured from left to right - Christen Scarpa, Paula Foohey and Caitlin Lewis.

Did I mention the Dancing....

View More Photos Here!

View CHSA Awards Banquet Program (PDF)

 Special Thanks for all the volunteers who made the 2008 CHSA Awards Banquet a success, especially the Banquet Chairpersons: Elizabeth Rhoden and Deb Krawitz!

2008 CHSA Awards Banquet - Photos

Click here If you want to download or purchase photos.