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Greetings!
| 2008 FEI World Singles Driving Team Members Selected |
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Black Prong truly IS "Where Champions Train"!
Donna Crookston and Robin Groves - two of the
three team members chosen to represent the U.S.A.
in the 2008 FEI World Singles Driving
Championships - each spent time training right here
at Black Prong last winter! Now all of their hard work
has paid off, and we look forward to following the
team's progress during the competition, which will be
held in Jarantow, Poland from August 28-31, 2008.
All of us at Black Prong extend our heartiest
congratulations and best wishes to the
following group of people who were selected to
represent the U.S. as Team Members, Individuals and
Alternates:
Name / Age / Hometown / Horse / Sex / Age /
Breed / Owner:
TEAM:
Robin Groves / 62 / Brownsville, VT / Thors
Toy Truck / Gelding / 13 / Connemara-Thoroughbred /
Lana Wright
Donna Crookston / 59 / Saltsburg, PA / RG
Cowboys Black Cadillac / Gelding / 12 / Morgan /
Donna Crookston
William Peacock / 62 / Belleville, TX / Beau /
Gelding / 11 / Holsteiner Cross / Proud Meadow Farms
ALTERNATES (In ranked order):
Leslie Berndl / 45 / Newcastle, CA /
Koopman's Lightening Rod / Gelding / 12 / Hackney /
Ann McClure
Marjas Becker / 61 / Brooker, FL /
Capodimonte / Gelding / 10 / ½ Arabian-NSH / Marjas
Becker
INDIVIDUAL
Leslie Berndl / 45 / Newcastle, CA /
Koopman's Lightening Rod / Gelding / 12 / Hackney /
Ann McClure
ALTERNATE:
Marjas Becker / 61 / Brooker, FL /
Capodimonte /
Gelding / 10 / ½ Arabian-NSH / Marjas Becker
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| Announcing the Winning Debut of Black Prong Dream Catcher |
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Black Prong Dream Catcher, a three-year old
Black Morgan Mare shown by Michelle Aulson, was a
winner at her first two Morgan shows! We
congratulate the winning team on their outstanding
achievement:
RESULTS:
Granite State Morgan Horse Show - June 21,
2008:
Classic Pleasure Driving Junior Horse Grand
Champion
Maine Morgan Horse Show - July 6, 2008:
Classic Pleasure Driving Junior Horse Grand
Champion
Pictured: Michelle Aulson and Black Prong
Dream Catcher
Photo Credit: Shane Shiflet
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| Bridle Paths Summer Camp a Success! |
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Bridle Paths Summer Camp at Black Prong was once
again a huge success! Congratulations to Michelle
Pelez and her team for creating a memorable and
educational event for guest campers from around the
world.
In anticipation of next year's session, it's not too
soon to consider learning more about the program
and reserving your spot. Visit www.
BridlePathsSummerCamp.com or contact
Michelle at 352-317-6647.
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| Volunteers Needed for Black Prong Shows in 2009 |
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ALL great events require the dedication of volunteers
who pitch in with their hands and hearts to ensure that
fellow equestrian enthusiasts (competitors and
spectators) enjoy an exciting and safe show. As we
plan our 2009 Black Prong events, we invite you to
please consider lending your time and talent as a
volunteer.
The Nature Coast HDT is the weekend of January 17-
18 and the Black Prong HDT is the weekend of March
7-8. Volunteers enjoy the warm Black Prong
hospitality of meals and snacks, plus camaraderie
and extra perks from Black Prong, to honor their
service and commitment.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning
more or volunteering, please contact Maureen Aulson
at 978-609-1062 or e-mail
blackprongcenter@aol.com. THANK YOU in advance
from Maureen and Alan.
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| Horses For Sale |
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HORSES FOR SALE:
Pictured: The dynamic driving pair,
Nordby Shadow Rock and Nordby Shadow Sam
Spade, driven by Alan Aulson.
Black Prong Striptease is a 3-year old Black
Morgan Mare, Foaled June 18, 2005. Professionally
broken to drive and ride. Great temperament. Asking
$8,000.
In Glen's Priz Party is a 15-year old Black
Morgan Mare, Foaled April 19, 1993. Great
temperament, nice to work around. She drives as a
single or a pair, and rides. Great horse for someone
for Pleasure Driving or someone starting out in
Combined Driving at the Training Level. Asking
$4,000.
ALSO: Other horses of different levels are
available.
(See photo, and please call for details).
Serious inquiries welcome; Contact Maureen
Aulson at 978-609-1062 or e-mail
BlackProngCenter@aol.com.
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| Black Prong is for SALE |
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You can view a Virtual Tour of the property, and learn
more information by clicking on the link below!
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| Reminder About Forwarding This Letter |
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We encourage you to share this newsletter with
friends and family who are as passionate as you
about "all things equestrian"! Simply use
the "forward e-mail" link at the very bottom of
this newsletter. They can sign up to receive it free for
themselves by going to our home page www.BlackProng.
com and entering their e-mail address in
the "Receive our Free E-newsletter" signup box. They
will receive a welcome e-mail, asking them to reply
and CONFIRM that they want to receive it.
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Vacation at Black Prong! Off-Season Rates in effect through Nov 1. |
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For a truly memorable vacation, don't forget to book
your horse vacation at Black Prong! Enjoy miles of
trails, and experience what the July 2008 issue of
Horse Illustrated features in its TOP 9 "Ultimate
Vacation" picks! Off season rates are in effect from
now through November 1, 2008.
Call now to book your reservation:
Black Prong Office: 352-486-1234 or Maureen
Aulson's Cell phone: 978-609-1062. Click to view our
Rates
for your convenience in planning your visit.
Also, consider Black Prong for all your Special
Events - But CALL SOON, as dates are booking NOW
for Sept-Dec 2008.
JOIN THE BLACK PRONG CLUB
2008-2009 Season Begins Oct 1
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Save $100 when you
sign up
by September 15, 2008.
The BP CLUB is open to members with a
passion for the equestrian disciplines, a desire to
support Black Prong in a meaningful and substantive
way, and a respect for the facility and its guests (to
help eliminate heavy traffic and subsequent excessive
maintenance.)
BP CLUB Membership Dues: $1,600/Season
($1,500 if paid by Sept 15, 2008)
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