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NEW OWNER for Dauntless CH

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DannyCongratulations to Cindi Dickerman of Sharon MA on her purchase of 6-year-old Dauntless CH! Danny was bred and born at Cricket Hill, by Dresdenn out of the Hanoverian mare Graphike, now one of our super Schoolmasters.

Cindi and Danny are a great match, and will continue their Dressage studies as a pair. Danny travelled like a champ to his new home at Tower Hill Farm, Mendon MA. Danny’s already wowing them there as the perfect warmblood for tiny 4’10” Cindi! Good luck to you both! We’re looking forward to your future successes!

PRESS REPORT – Mike Citrin featured in the Independent

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Mike Citrin“Not just for gentry – the ancient ritual of hunting on horseback is alive and well” was the feature story in the “Country Life” section of the Independent this week. This colored 2-page spread was liberally sprinkled with comments by Mike Citrin, Ancramdale. Mike has been a member of the Rombout Hunt for over 25 years. Mike keeps his hunt horse Oscar at Cricket Hill which sits in Rombout’s north country.

“It’s fox chasing, not fox hunting. The whole reason you’re out there is to experience nature and watch the sun come up” says Mike. Interested in more? Talk to Mike!

SHOW – Crosswinds Jumper Schooling Show

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Mickey & TessFive Cricket Hill horses and riders journeyed to Crosswinds Equestrian Center for a Jumper Schooling Show. Giulia Cohen, Tess Wagman, Allie Wise, Allegra Colman and Lilac Watt took Academy Schoolmasters Ray, Mickey, Beau, Bandit, and Simon under the watchful eyes of Lindsay and Stephanie.  Simon won the Power and Speed Class with over 20 entries with Lindsay up! We were very proud of all the horses and riders. Congratulations!

AWARD – Koriakin wins All-Breed Championship

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Koriakin & WendyWendy Luscombe’s Fjord Koriakin was named Champion in both Amateur and Open competition at Training Level by the United States Equestrian Federation.

Wendy was also 1st place in the Vintage Cup for riders over 50 years. “I couldn’t have done it without him,” quipped Wendy. Congratulations to both!

FROST – Fall’s First

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frosted dahliasThe gardens were still going strong until the first frost hit October 29. This is about 6 weeks later than “the way it used to be”, and a tangible sign we deserve the upgrade from 5 to 6 of our Hardiness Zone, i.e. it’s warmer. Taking advantage of this, we are adding to the late season display in the Gardens at Cricket Hill Farm… might as well enjoy it! Visitors to the farm next year will see the results of this year’s transplants and addition to stock of fall bloomers.