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June News

Sable Oak returned from Maine's first AQHA show of the season having survived the 70 mph wind and chilly temperatures.  Pat Johnson or Momma Pat as she is known showed "Jack's Sugar Lump" to several wins in Select Amateur Showmanship and Adult Walk-Trot.  "Sugar" also placed 2nd in Performance Halter Mares and picked up a 3rd and 4th place in Sr. Western Pleasure with Sherrye, being the first Maine resident horse being called out of the line up in a very competitive class.  She also placed 4th and 5th on the second day with Kendra aboard.

Heather Cote and her new 2 yr old "Ain't I Detailed" had a great first show not just due to winning the Open and Amateur 2 yr old Geldings class (being the only exhibitor :( but,  because "Jerry" did everything that was asked of him in Showmanship and while being ridden!  He was Reserve Champion Gelding as well.

Ona Lee Corrigan and "Lindy's Hot Chocolate" made their debut in the Select Western Pleasure placing 4th and 5th.  Ona also placed 2nd in the Select Showmanship.  Kendra and Sherrye alternating showing "Oscar" in the Sr. Western Pleasure placing 4th and 5th.

Lauren Jansen attended her first horse show and placed 4th out of 10 in the Small Fry Showmanship and was 2nd, 3rd and 4th in Walk-Trot with "Absolutely a Dude".  "Pippin" and Sherrye were also awarded Grand Champion Gelding on Sunday.

Chelsea Belanger and 23 yr old "Catari" improved their times from last year in the Novice Youth Barrels and Poles placing 2nd in both.  Sherrye and "Cat" ran in the Open Barrels and Poles sweeping the events on Saturday night and placing 2nd on Sunday.

It was a fun and relaxing first show and Sable Oak hopes to have more clients attend future shows.

Sherrye will be judging a few shows in June, Carp, Ontario 6/14 and 6/15 and Sorel, Quebec 6/21 and 6/22.  If you are traveling and want some real deals on airline tickets, hotels, cruises, sporting events, concerts, theater tickets and more, visit www.r6travel.com and help support New England Quarter Horse Youth.

Sherrye and Kendra continue to stay busy giving lessons to all levels and disciplines on some new lesson horses at Sable Oak.  Want to bring your own horse for a lesson and get a reduced rate?  Schedule now for your next appointment as the lesson slots are going fast!

We at Sable Oak hope many of you will join us in wishing a speedy recovery to our dear friend "Rugged Hour" after being diagnosed with EPM (Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis) and Lyme Disease.  Not only are these diseases rare but, the odds of getting them together are slim.  These diseases effect the central nervous system and muscles and are transmitted by opossums, raccoons and whitetail deer.  Be aware of wildlife around your stables and have your horses vaccinated against these diseases. 

Last but not least, good luck to "LeaguersLopesNDreams" and Abby Danzinger of CT.  "Zima" will be staying with Abby at "White Birch Farm" in CT and hope to make their Walk-Trot debut at the Oneco show at the end of June.  We will miss you Princess!!