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TEAM 70: Cindy Ramirez-Smith Does It Again
Cindy Ramirez-Smith, professional dressage trainer from Templeton California, continues her winning tradition on HGF horses with her latest scores with her husband Eric's 4 year old Carina HGF (Sevillana x Camaron). Two weeks ago they scored 75.3 and 75.2 at Training Level 2 and 3 at Gavilan Chapter Summer show at Osierlea in San Juan Bautista, CA, winning both classes and Open High Score for the show. 6 Year old Decoroso HGF (Quintera x Decoroso) is also continuing to perform well. They have started 2nd level, with scores up to 67%. Considering his age, Cindy says she is "working on building a super strong foundation, rather than being in too much of a hurry. I am looking forward to our progress." So are we! Follow Cindy and her horses on Facebook at theHampton Green Forum .
Summer News at HGF
June is here and HGF Michigan is ready! Spring cleaning is wrapping up just in time for the arrival of our students for their summer program and the last shipment of horses from Florida. Friends from around the country-- and the world-- have planned their summer trips to Fruitport to attend the special events and see the young stock. Four of six 2012 foals are on the ground and Mare Manager Sandy Talbot says they are a strong and lively group. Joan is busy attending to the final plans for over 14 special events to be held at HGF, not least of which is the Lendon Youth Dressage Festival Midwest and the concurrent Emerging Dressage Athlete Clinic in July. Mark your calendars for these important summer dates: Dressage Shows: June 7-10 Fritzens Schindlhof June 22-24 Traverse City June 21-24 Rotterdam July 4-8 Aachen July 10-11 EDAP at HGF July 12 LYDF Midwest August 2-9 London Olympic Games Clinics at HGF*: June 22-23 Lendon Gray June 13-14 Lendon Gray July TBA Lendon Gray TBA Courtney King-Dye *Contact the office if you are interested in riding in any of these clincs. Dressage4Kids Dinner with Robert Dover and Lendon Gray (Open to Public): Wednesday, July 11--6.00 pm $20.00 per person (All proceeds benefit Dressage4Kids) RSVP--231-865-6000
We have filled the position of working student for the summer of 2009
We have filled the position of working student for the summer of 2009 for Michigan. However, qualified students are always encouraged to email their resumes showing their interest in become a working student in the future, for Michigan and for Florida. Position involves daily grooming duties and work with young horses. Housing, stipend, lessons with HGF riders Ana Gilmour and Maria Lithander, and clinic sessions with Lendon Gray included. For more information, contact Joan at 231-865-6000 or email us at hamptongreenfarm@aol.com. Must have experience and references. Note: New March Dates for Lendon Gray Clinic at HGF--March 16-18
Summer Events
A busy summer shaping up for HGF. Please take note of the following dates and events: June 18-21 Festival of Champions, Gladstone, NJ Courtney and Grandioso June 28-30 Tom Reed at HGF July 5-9 Lendon Gray Clinic Auditors Welcome July 27 - August 2 Dressage by the Bay, Traverse City, Michigan (?) Juan Matute at HGF August 2 Dressage by the Bay Breed Show, Traverse City, MI (?) Courtney King-Dye at HGF August 20-23 ERAHC Classic Breed and Dressage Show (USPRE)
Summer Training Package Available
HGF is offering board and training packages for two stalls this summer at Hampton Green Farm in Michigan. Enjoy the ideal Michigan climate and train with the HGF staff at our beautiful summer facilities, take advantage of the HGF clinic and show schedule, including training with Lendon Gray and competing at Dressage by the Bay in Traverse CIty. Head Trainer Maria Lithander will offer two full-training packages this summer for a horse only, or horse and rider. For more information, please contact Maria directly at 561-644-4661.
The End of Summer 2010
Summer is winding down--and in Michigan it seems to wind down faster than elsewhere. Right now the temps are in the 80s but the leaves have started to fall, and soon the glorious cool weather of autumn will be with us-- and all the wonderful fall activities of this area. The breeding farm is much quieter than a month ago--11 horses left the property last week for their new homes, with more scheduled to leave in the next few weeks. What a summer it has been for young horse sales! We've been encouraged and excited about the interest in our young horses, and we are committed to continuing to maintain our breeding program and standards. The Stallion Barn is still busy as Maria prepares the horses for upcoming Regional Championships, September 9-12, in Traverse City. We have three horses qualified and will also be involved in hosting the Freestyle and fundraiser for Dressage 4 Kids. Check back next week for full information about Regionals! A final thank you to our summer staff--many of whom are heading back to school this week. It was great having you all with us this summer! We appreciated your help tremendously and we hope you learned a lot from us as well!
October News:
The end of this month will bring our departure from our Michigan home and the trip south to Wellington. We plan to leave during the last week in October. In the meantime, we hope these beautiful Indian Summer days continue as we wrap up a summer full of activities and good times. So take a look at all the changes on our site and let us know what you think. We appreciate your feedback .