NEECA News - October 2023

October, 2023

NEECA Newsletter

Fall Social Tickets Available Now

Order yours today! As usual, we have lots of fun stuff planned. In addition to the Live and Silent Auctions, recognizing our Volunteer of the Year, and enjoying a great "Fit for a King" buffet dinner, we will also be handing out end of year awards for NEECA's Gymkhana Series, and for the 7 event Heron's Crest show series that was held at NEECA this year. Click link below to order tickets:

https://www.neeca.org/fall-social-2023

Last "official" event of year at NEECA happening on Oct. 15th.

The NEECA Drivers have had a busy year, and they are ending it with a bang! Great event to participate in, or just come and watch. Really fun, welcoming group.

Click here for more information

FALL SOCIAL DONATIONS UPDATE

As usual, NEECA's supporters are being VERY generous in their support of our Fall Social Auctions. Following is a list of items/services that have already been donated to the auctions:

Ken Wildman- 2 trims or 1 front shoes/hind trim

Carol Boudreau - 4 nights/ 5 days at Nikki's Nook for 4 people

Sue Rogers - 1 driving lesson, your location

Jasmine Nelson - Portrait session

Brianna Kilgore/Emerald Sage - Full or Half Day NEECA Gymkhana Photo Pkg

Dawn Laughlin - Portrait session

Nicole Oquendo - Artwork

KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer

Rival Crock Pot

Pro Choice 4 pack fly leg covers

Stall Mesh Guard

Pony Breast Plate

Pink Saddle Pad and Matching Polo Wraps

Wine/NEECA Glasses Gift Basket

Whiskey Basket

Kaiser Mare and Foal Statue

We're off to a great start but can always use more. All the money raised from these auctions will be used towards the continued development and improvement of NEECA.

When an item or service is donated, we make a point of highlighting that donation on NEECA's FB page, which currently has 3000 horse loving followers. We mention the business/individual and provide a link to their website or FB page. It helps promote the auction AND provide a little advertising for the person making the donation. Great way to spread the word about your services! If you have something you'd like to donate, please email us at neeca1958@gmail.com

GYMKHANA END OF YEAR AWARDS

End of year awards for NEECA's Gymkhana Series will be handed out at this year's Social as usual. This was our biggest series to date and the competition was strong. Will be fun to see who takes home the buckle!!

Helpful Info When Riding At NEECA

The NEECA gates are usually closed in order to deter mischief, but they are NEVER LOCKED
Park is open from Dawn to Dusk every day
If you would like to use the Main Arena, cost is $5 per 90 minute session, and you need to contact 124cab@gmail.com to schedule a time
We ask that you sign a waiver before riding at the park. You can do so online: https://www.neeca.org/liability-release-form
Please close the gate when you leave, as long as there is no official event taking place that day
Clean up around your trailer before leaving. There is a dumpster on site for trash, and please pick up all manure left in parking areas
You do not have to be a NEECA member to walk/ride the trails, but membership is required if you would like to use any of the rings, Confidence Course, jumps, or round pen. Membership fees go towards the maintenance and improvement of these amenities.

NEECA's Going Digital!!

We are trying to collect as many waivers online as possible versus paper copies for all our members. It will just make keeping track of who has signed a waiver a WHOLE lot easier. So if you haven't signed an online waiver form yet, even if you've already signed a paper one, we'd appreciate you taking a minute to follow the link below to submit one. Thanks!

Online Waiver Form

Helmet Opt-Out Form

Handy Links For Your Convenience

NEECA has so much going on already, way too much to fit into this newsletter. So for your convenience we've provided links to some information we thought you might be interested in. Just click on green highlighted links.

2023 Event Calendar

NEECA Trail Map

NEECA Membership / Renewal

NEECA FaceBook Page

NEECA Online Business Directory

2023 Gymkhana Dates & Info

2023 NEECA Drivers Dates & Info

New England Equestrian Center of Athol

978-265-8349

Neeca1958@gmail.com

WWW.NEECA.ORG