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Lula Langdon Becomes Student Assistant!

February 10, 2015 by Admin

Congratulations to Lula, our newest Student Assistant! A three-time member of Cricket Hill’s Youth Dressage Team, Lula has been riding for 6 years and now has her own sport horse Maddie. Lula is a very creative gal, whether for a costume class or Saddle Club project. This summer, Lula has volunteered to be the primary assistant for beginner rider camps. Thanks Lula!

The Student Assistant Program, a volunteer activity for students who want to take on more responsibility in caring for horses and helping younger riders, recognizes the progress our young riders make in developing horse handling skills and safe practices. It is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the Academy. Interested students should contact Jami or Kira.

Jami Wallace presents at Dressage4Kids Education Weekend

February 1, 2015 by Admin

Jami was a featured presenter at the D4K education weekend for the 7th year in a row! In addition to her regular sessions introducing the kids to Centered Riding concepts, Jami gave a workshop – as much for parents as for the kids – on how to prepare for the Youth Dressage Festival.

Cricket Hill sent our regular contingent of Youth Dressage Team members: Lula Langdon, Lulu and Paris Levy, Erin Feiner, Sophia and Mia Emy. Everybody’s eager and off to a good start!

Lyla Andrick is named Student Assistant at Cricket Hill

January 25, 2014 by Admin

Congratulations to Lyla Andrick, Staatsburg, who has achieved the designation of Student Assistant! Lyla, now 11, started riding hunters at 6, but decided last year that she wanted to pursue dressage, and so joined Cricket Hill. Lyla enjoys her lessons and Saddle Club. She audited one day of the Shelly Francis Clinic last November. We’re looking forward to Lyla’s making her first trip to the Youth Dressage Festival next July!

The Student Assistant Program at Cricket Hill recognizes the progress our young riders make as they develop their horse handling skills and safe practices. This is an elective program for students who volunteer to take on more responsibility in caring for horses and helping younger riders. Applicants are checked out on a series of skill and knowledge areas by Kira, our Head Trainer, and are tested on their understanding of the Cricket Hill Safety Workbook. When they pass, they sign an agreement along with their parents and Kira.

Erin completes GoldStar II

March 13, 2013 by Admin

With Sunshine’s invaluable help, Erin finished GoldStar II shortly after Kira’s arrival! Erin enjoys all the horse activities and is an active member of Saddle Club. Erin is looking forward to the summer, camp, and more time at the farm. Erin is the first to ride in her family and parents Cathy and Seth are learning about it all right along with her!