NEECA News June 2025

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NEECA News

June, 2025

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT NEECA THIS MONTH?

NEECA Gymkhana - Sunday, June 8th

We had 40+ competitors for our May Gymkhana, and they all had a blast. Hope you can join us for our 2nd pointed competition of the season!

For more information, go to: https://www.neeca.org/gymkhana-information

NEECA Drivers - Monday, June 9th

Love driving? Love having a good time with some great people? This is the event for you!

For more information, go to:

www.neeca.org/neeca-drivers

Luke Reinbold Clinic - Sat/Sun

June 14th & 15th

This clinic is full but auditing spots available. $20/pp per day

Contact carolinemansfield01@gmail.com

Triathlon - Saturday, June 21st

Still have time to register a team for this fun and very unique competition!

For more information, go to:

https://www.neeca.org/blank-2

Heron's Crest -Sunday, June 22nd

We're hoping that the third time is the charm and the weather finally cooperates so that Heron's Crest can hold their wonderful schooling jumping show at NEECA. Contact Heron's Crest for more info, or to sign up!

Educational Dressage Schooling Show -Sunday, June 28th

Sign up in advance for level and test of your choice. Adult and Junior divisions. Western Dressage tests possible if enough interest. Schooling Attire allowed.

THERE HAVE BEEN SOME AMAZING GUEST INSTRUCTORS/CLINICIANS VISITING NEECA SO FAR THIS YEAR!

Kristen Whittaker, from Whit Acres Farm, came to NEECA to do a series of private and semi-private lessons in May, and will be returning again on June 18th. She is currently booking lessons for the June date if you are interested in riding with her. NEECA arena can be rented by instructors for lessons on open dates. Contact neeca1958@gmail.com for more information.

Jerry Schurink did a series of private, semi, and group lessons in the NEECA warm-up ring last month as well. Many thanks to NEECA member, Dawn Laughlin, for initiating and organizing this great event.

If you have something you'd like to see happen at NEECA, and are willing to help organize it, let us know!

Martha Nicoll graciously agreed to be our "judge" for the very successful Drive Review Drive event organized by Pam DeGregorio at the Althea Bramhall Driving Arena this past May.

Drivers performed their test, got feedback and instruction from Martha, and then had the opportunity to do their test again to practice what they had learned.

New to NEECA?

Have some questions about the do's and don't's when riding up there? Please follow this link for some answers to commonly asked questions. For ex: if the gate is closed when you get there, please close it when you leave; please don't throw rocks from rings onto the grass that needs to be mowed; use the on site dumpster to get rid of any trash, etc.

Sign Your 2025 Waiver Today

Waivers need to be signed every year so if you plan to ride at NEECA this year, whether participating in an event, using the Confidence Course, or just riding the trails, you MUST have a 2025 signed waiver on file with us. Please follow link to sign waiver, or print copy out which you can mail to us. Thank you for your cooperation regarding this.

ONLINE WAIVER

HOW CAN YOU HELP NEECA GROW?

If you would like to show your support of NEECA, we have added a donation button to the home page of our website, www.neeca.org, where you can make a one-time or recurring donation to NEECA in the amount of your choosing. As always, we are so very appreciative of all the support shown to NEECA from our very generous supporters!

NEECA is a 501(c)3 so your donations may be tax deductible.

SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT NEECA WHENEVER YOU CAN!

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES WHO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT NEECA BY LISTING THEIR BUSINESS/SERVICE IN NEECA'S 2025 ONLINE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

https://www.neeca.org/online-business-directory-listings or click on direct links below!

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B & D Mansfield - Field and Pasture Mowing

The Farm at Millstone Oaks - Lessons

Nikki's Nook - Horse Camping

Family Pet Veterinary Services - Small Animal

Mallet Roll Off Dumpster Service

Petersham Pump - Well and Pump Service

Saddlefit And Solutions - Saddle Fitting

Interested in listing your business? Sign up and payment can conveniently be done online at neeca.org, follow link from home page.

About NEECA Membership Benefits.......

The following businesses and professionals support NEECA by offering special discounts to our members (current NEECA membership card most be shown to receive discounts):

Community Horse Magazine (spring/summer and fall/winter online issues)

Hardwick Farmers Co-op (3% Off All Purchases)

Horseback & Body Massage ($10 off, 413-320-7690 )

Family Pet Vet Service ($15 off annual exam, 978-249-4626)

Déjà vu Women's Consignments (10 % off, Main Street, Athol)

Mending Fences Animal Wellness (Discount off Massage + MagnaWave Treatment for your horse. $180 value, only $155 for NEECA members, 508-864-9840 )

White Pickets Studio (10% off, Petersham, MA)

Plus NEECA members receive special rates on certain NEECA sponsored events throughout the year.

"The mission of NEECA is to preserve and protect land for equine interests while promoting good horsemanship and educating equestrians for the betterment of the horse now, and for the generations to follow."

WWW.NEECA.ORG

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