NORTHEAST FJORD HORSE ASSOCATION

Well known and respected carriage driver and trainer, Pam Pruitt, was seriously injured in a carriage accident November 11th. She is currently a patient at Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC. In addition to our prayers for a speedy recovery, a fund is being set up for donations to help with medical and everyday expenses until Pam is back on her feet. Most of us know Pam as the petite woman with the big personality (and good humor!) who gives generously of her time and knowledge to help others with their horse problems or just give a hand at a show to anyone in need.

Donations in any amount are welcome and may be sent payable to
 Pam Pruitt, c/o Anne Albee, 28 Starr Road, Colchester, CT 06415."

Any other questions, please email Ann Albee

Agway Equine Awards Fundraiser.

Those of us that buy Agway brand bagged feeds have an ooportunity to help raise money for NFHA activities. Recently, we joined the program that will add $0.25 to $0.35 to a club account for every bag of feed purchased. All you have to do is cut out the “Proof of Purchase” label (on the back of the bag in the lower right corner) and send them to our treasurer or to me. We will submit them for credit to our club’s account. When we are ready to draw on the Equine Awards account to participate in an equine-related event, the Treasurer just needs to send a written request to Agway stating the purpose of the event and a check will be mailed to the club. This seems like a painless and easy way to raise money for our events, and we hope you will all join us in supporting this effort.

SUMMER HORSE GAMES

Julia Horton and Margaret Williams, riding BHF Maren and BHF Lasse, have had a great summer competing at several local open shows and at a three-part Gymkhana series held in nearby towns of Charlemont, Heath and Rowe. Once again, the “fuzzy yellow ponies” have acquitted themselves very well, often carrying their riders to division Champion and Reserve Champion finishes. Spectators were somewhat surprised to see the Fjords competing well against several hot young riders on well-trained Quarter Horses or other breeds. One of the classes in which the Fjords and riders did especially well was the pairs classes where riders are each holding a length of toilet paper and asked to walk, trot, canter, reverse direction, etc. without dropping or breaking the paper (See photo). Both young women are in the running for the summer high points award in their respective Gymkhana divisions

Kurn Hattin Homes

Kurn Hattin, located in Westminster (southern) Vermont, is a residential home and school for young boys and girls at risk or in need. As described on the school’s web site, Kurn Hattin was founded around 1894 by Charles Albert Dickinson, a clergyman of great stature and influence in Boston. A humanitarian who worked tirelessly to improve the lot of the less privileged, Reverend Dickinson came home to Westminster, the Vermont village where he had been born and raised, and, with the help of colleagues and townspeople founded Kurn Hattin Homes, a place where children could find a secure and supportive haven during a troubled period in their families' lives.

Julia and Alex Merriman have informed the NFHA that the Kurn Hattin School not only has a horse program, but that they have several Fjords. As a nonprofit, they depend on support from the public to maintain and enhance this program, and they are always open to receiving horse-related equipment in good condition to use for the program. The program contact person and head of development at the school is Kim Fine.  She will see that any donations, equipment, riding attire, or direct financial support will go to the horse program if labeled as such. Kim will also insure that donors receive appropriate acknowledgment for tax purposes. To find out what items are on the horse program’s “wish list”, please contact Kim at 802-722-3336.

Kurn Hattin Homes
PO Box 127, 64 Mathey Road
Westminster, VT 05158