Current News

Fun & Success at the Maine International Morgan Horse Show

Chrislar just returned home from a VERY SUCCESSFUL Maine International Morgan Horse Show held at Deerfield Fairgrounds, NH where we also enjoyed some of the best weather ever!!! Congrats to Emily Lloyd who took home the "blue" in the UPHA Challenge Cup!!! The show ran smoothly and, in addition to our successful performances, Chrislar enjoyed other awards as well.

Granite State Morgan Horse Show

Gaetana, Emily & Ellen pose after their Championship Wins! (left)
Emily Lloyd riding back to the barn on "Picasso" with her BLUE! (right)

Chrislar Farm enjoyed a busy and successful Granite State Morgan Horse Show at Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NH. The weather was warm, but there was a breeze and NO RAIN! Chrislar's 4 yr old gelding "UVM Opportunity" won the Open Western Pleasure Class with Curtis Childers in the saddle. Gaetana D'Alesio-Spina aboard "HVK Hot Ember" won the AMHA Saddleseat Medal and UPHA Challenge Cup. Emily Lloyd riding her "KGA Picasso" won the Youth English Pleasure and was Champion Jr. Ex. English Pleasure. Victoria Brown riding Chrislar's "Deer Creek Bahama Mamma" was Res. Champion in the Hunt Seat Equitation Division with a great pattern to prove it!! Norma Gibney riding Ann Smith's "Seaway St. Lawrence" was victorious in the Hunter Pleasure Masters Division.

Brianna really wanted to take this little girl puppy home...only one left at Northgate!!!! (left)
Lauren Maggioli & Brianna Conary preparing for classes. (right)

Horse Show Moms, Debbie Lloyd & Liz Maggioli (at work?) (left)
Lauren Maggioli & Sarah Carpenter relaxing between classes. (right)

Howie & Wanda, (Brianna's Grandparents) came to cheer us on! (left)
The Atkinson Family came to cheer us on too (Ellen's Family) (right)

Openings for Private and Group lessons!

Openings have become available for PRIVATE LESSONS due to students graduating into Group Lessons. Group Lessons have openings for riders with some experience!! Great exercise, stress relief, and FUN ACTIVITIES!!!!

SIGN UP FOR CAMP NOW!!!!

Camp is available to current Chrislar Farm Students. July 28, 29, 30, 2010 from noon to 5:00 PM. Includes Riding every day, learning about all aspects of caring for your horse, plus "fun and games"!!! Children should have lunch prior to attending camp and bring with them snacks and plenty of fluids. Cost for Camp: $395 .... Deposit due NOW $100 to hold your spot (non-refundable); with balance paid in full on or before July 18th.

Summer Leases and Half-Leases available

Summer Leases and Half-Leases available to Chrislar Students of lesson horses. Enjoy the "experience" of coming to ride and care for a horse of your own!!! Great learning experience and lots of FUN!!!!

Congratulations to Chris - 2010 The Women In our Industry HONOR ROLL

The award is 2010 The Women In our Industry HONOR ROLL. Recognition by Morgan Horse Magazine!!! The tribute to Chris was written by long time friend and Editorial Editor of TMH, Stephen Kinney. Check out The Morgan Magazine, May 2010 issue for a tribute to Chris by her clients on the back cover and the "Ladys Enticement" Story in this issue as well.

A Great Time at the Greater Boston Horse Show

The Chrislar Banner was adorned with many color ribbons including Blue and tri-color Championship and Reserve Championships. Everyone had a great time with many students, their family members and friends who attended the show held only eight minutes away at the Topsfield Fairgrounds. It isn’t often that a horse show of this caliber is held there, making this one a great take-in for spectators and the whole family. We are PROUD of our horses and exhibitors who put on a great show!! Professional photographer photos of the entire horse show can be seen on Terry Young Photography Web site. If you competed it’s likely you’ve got a great PHOTO….order NOW!!!! If you have ordered show photos please provide one to Chrislar to put on the Web Site so we can BRAG about YOU!!! Our next show is GRANITE STATE MORGAN SHOW at the Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NH…come cheer us on!!!

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Chrislar Trail Riders at Bradley Palmer

The Chrislar Trail Riders were out in force on a trail ride through Bradley Palmer State Forest on Sunday, May 16, 2010. What a beautiful day for a ride. The riders all enjoyed a great "feast" upon their return home to the barn all put together by our Cathy Caruccio!!! Thanks Cathy!!!

Prom Nights

Emily Lloyd (left above) attended her Junior Prom in Lexington, MA with her date Matt. Brianna Conary (right above) and her date Nick attended her Junior Prom. Bri enjoyed her "signature pink" dress. The couples enjoyed a nice evening out. Lauren Maggioli (left below) is photographed at her Senior Prom along the lake waiting the arrival of her date. Victoria Brown (right below) attended her Senior Prom with Stephen in Lincoln, VT. It's nice to see our equestrians all dressed up!!!

Gaetana D'Alesio-Spina (left above)and her date Dave, Mendon, MA; Ellen Atkinson (right above) and Mike, Lynnfield, MA

Sad to have lost "Tasha"

We are very sad to report that "Tasha" passed away this afternoon at the ripe old age of 16 yrs. She was a grand old girl and we will all miss her. She was a TV star, still airing on Animal Planet's "Dogs 101" Afghan Hound programming. Click on the link in the news section below to watch this segment.

CHRISLAR’S "Affies" starred on Animal Planet - View it online

Chrislar's Afghan Hounds CURRENTLY APPEARING on Animal Planet's TV Show "Dogs 101"!!! Each hour long TV segment of this series previews five different breeds ... watch for the segment with the AFGHAN HOUND!!! The shows will rotate throughout the year with re-runs later in the season as well.

Click here to view the show online

Chris & Pat with "Blue" "Tasha" and Cameraman, Mike.

"Tasha" having the Doggie Cam installed

A great day at the RRDC Show

The Rowley Riding & Driving Club Horse Show was held on Sunday, May 2, 2010. The judging assignment was performed by Mr. Camille Pepin who brought along some great weather for the entire day!!! The Chrislar "gang" enjoyed the day getting rider, after rider, horse, after horse ready and into the show ring for some WINNING performances. The day was enjoyed by everyone who attended!!! Congratulations to all our Chrislar Riders!!!! (VISIT US AT OUR NEXT SHOW: GREATER BOSTON CHARITY HORSE SHOW, Topsfield Fairgrounds, May 28-30, 2010.)

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UPHA-14 Spring Premiere Horse Show

The Chrislar Banner was filled with BLUE & TRI-COLOR ribbons at the recent UPHA-14 Spring Premiere Horse Show!!! What a "winning week" and with great weather too!!! The show string consisted of UVM Hightide with Norma Gibney; Hasty's Honor with Lauren Maggioli; KGA Picasso with Emily Lloyd; HDP Aurora with Brianna Conary; B Ruffles & Flourishes with Lizzie Ruffner; UVM Opportunity with Curtis Childers; Friesian, Bouke with Norma Gibney & Amanda Bagley. Amanda made her debut in the Academy Finals winning a Championship and a Reserve Championship...way to go Amanda!!!

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Loss of a Legend "Ladys Enticement" AKA: Hersey

The Chrislar Farmily is very sad to lose a Morgan Legend in the Park Saddle Division on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at age 31.."Ladys Enticement." "Lady" (also known as "Hersey" since she was born in Hersey, PA) was a World Champion and a legend at the prestigious New England Regional Show winning more Park Saddle Championships than any other single horse!!! She had many fans and competed successfully as a teenager against much younger horses. "Lady" was purchased as a Jr. Exhibitor Park Saddle Horse for her owner, Katie Moynihan who has owned her since "Lady" was 15 yrs old. We were honored to have this great horse as part of our family for so many years. We will miss her very much, but have wonderful memories and "stories" to share!!!!

Annual "Cavalcade of Stars" musical event

The Annual "Cavalcade of Stars" musical event was held Friday evening, March 26, 2010. We had a huge crowd who made a donation at the door to benefit MSPCA Nevins Farm...there was standing room only after we parked cars and seated everyone for the performances. This year's THEME was "back to the 80's" with great costumes and music. Everyone was comfy in the heated indoor arena and snacks were provided at intermission. The event was managed by Katelyn Jenkins and Vicky McKillop (who both have theatre/costumes/music in their backgrounds). Mike Montgomery handled special effects lighting and acted as MC for the evening while Jan Jenkins and Fred Blank handled the snacks. Joe Puddister and Erin Burns were also very helpful putting the evening together. The PLAYBILL for the evenings performances was....well....AMAZING ... very professionally done!!! The artwork on the cover was done by our own Ellen Atkinson, the inside contents provided a photo of each performer, with their backgrounds, including scholastic achievements and other interests, (also AMAZING). This is such a FUN event for all the students, families and horses too...they are all STARS and Chrislar is very PROUD of each and everyone of them!!! (Believe us when we say there were many more "workers" who helped to prepare horses, riders and facility for this special event...thanks to everyone!!!)

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Horses for Sale

Many horses arriving for sale all the time!!! We have wonderful "entry level" horses that the whole family can enjoy at home or in the show ring and some terrific "prospects" for the show ring as well!! Give us a call to schedule a convenient time to come for a visit to try them out with our experienced staff!!!

Horse Brokerage

We continue to find the right match and are selling many horse - even in this tough economy! If you have a horse that you would like to sell, we have a very successful Brokerage Service.
Give Chris a call at 978-948-7674.

Congratulations on Your New Horses! 

CONGRATULATIONS to Martha & Steve Stock, Chichester, NH on their purchase of "Old Oak So Elegant" (Caryle Command x JL's Leading Rheda) for their daughter Elizabeth. Watch for them at a show near you in the Walk-Trot Division!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO Oak Meadow Farm, E. Windsor, CT on the purchase of this big and kind dapple grey Percheron gelding. They will enjoy "Ghostbuster" in their lesson program in CT.

CONGRATULATIONS TO Tracy Cole, Rowley, MA who recently received this adorable, miniature, pinto donkey as a "surprise" birthday gift from Sean Blair...you are going to love this little guy!!!

CONGRATULATIONS to Joanne & Frank Galvin, Deer Run Farm, Pittsfield, NH on their purchase of "Futurity Mark's Candykiss." They are happy to have her as a show horse and broodmare.

CONGRATULATIONS to George Phinney, VT on his purchase of the typey, black stallion, "Whispering In The Wind." This well-bred and fancy three year old will be in training with Curtis Childers, Milton, VT in preparation for the western pleasure division. This young stallion will also stand at stud at Childers Show Horses.

CONGRATULATIONS to Sue Solomon, No. Easton, MA on her purchase of "Homeport Charleston" as her dressage and trail horse. She will be stabling at Bill and Alice Nazzaro's Farm and is thrilled to have found the "perfect" horse!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO Patricia Mosele, Hamilton, MA on her purchase of one of the adorable miniature Sicilian donkeys!!! This little donk will join others already at the Farm.

CONGRATULATIONS to Ashley Aubin, Aubin Farm, Milton, VT on her purchase of two ADORABLE miniature, pinto donkeys!!! She is adding these friendly little guys to her little petting area she provides for her pre-schoolers.

CONGRATULATIONS to Liz & Mike Murphy who now have Medomack French Impression as part of their show string. We’ll all be cheering you and your clients on!!

CONGRATULATIONS to MaryPat Hutchings, NY who purchased "NJR Forever After" (Suite After x Charlestown Hello Dolly). This pretty and talented mare will will continue under the direction of Michaele Gantz, NY.

CONGRATULATIONS to Theron Simons, CT on his purchase of "Birch Valley Carlington." "Carl" will be part of their family, lesson program and therapeutic program.

CONGRATULATIONS to Pat Ingersoll, ME on her purchase of "Double Jeapody" a gorgeous Spotted Draft gelding. Pat will enjoy riding "DJ" at her new facility!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO the Lewin Family, Orange, CT on their purchase of "Iron Forge Varsity Blues" for their daughter. "Buster" will continue his training and showing under the direction of Lance & Martha Wetmore, Bethany, CT. Watch for him in the Jr. Ex. Hunter Pleasure Division at a show near you!!!