Parents ask themselves: where will my child be in 2 years? in 5? or 10? Caring for a horse builds character, teaches responsibility, and promotes physical fitness. Learning to ride means learning the rewards of hard work, and understanding how fun and pure joy can be won with dedication and effort. Caring for a horse is to join in an ancient art, and learn timeless values of cooperation, consideration, observation, and self-discipline.

 Where will they be? Succeeding at life, because they learned to ride.

Lucky C is home to the local 4-H equestrian club, Equestrians Unlimited. We meet once a month for a few hours of learning and fun.  We also have the opportunity to go on a few field trips throughout the year.  Through 4-H kids have an opportunity to compete in various 4-H recognized events which develop the learning of each individual.  These events include: 

-State Fair Horse Show: Primarily because Lucky C is a riding and show facility, we are extremely involved with this area of the 4-H program.  Each year our club members compete at the Ulster County Fair horse show where about 6-8 riders qualify for the New York State Fair Horse Show held in Syracuse, NY.  This horse show is a very prestigious horse show in the eyes of many youngsters within the barn.  Over the years Lucky C has come home with numerous state championships. 

- Horse Bowl: This is basically trivia, Jeopardy for horses! There are certain levels (Novice, Junior & Senior) which each member is placed according to experience and/or age.  As a county, the team practices by studying horse knowledge then brings it all together to compete against other counties.  There are opportunities as a team and individual to qualify for state and national levels!

Secretary: Sofia Kaufman
Treasurer: Katlyn McCullough
Food: Abby H.
Scrapbook: Marki Lynn-Sullivan

2010 Equestrians Unlimited State Fair Team

 

Lucky C Stables is home to the SUNY New Paltz Equestrian Team.

 Just 10 years ago, Susan and Gary Clark started the SUNY New Paltz Equestrian Team.  They began with just 2 riders and they've now grown to 25.  SUNY NP competes with Intercollegiate Horse Show Association recognized schools with several other colleges in the New York/ New Jersey area.  Lucky C is conveniently located about 7 miles from campus.  For more information about becoming part of an amazing team, contact Susan at (845)255-3220 or at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . GO HAWKS!

 The 2009 - 2010 SUNY NEW PALTZ EQUESTRIAN TEAM

RECENT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

2009 - 2010:

- Tournament of Champions debut finishing in the top 12 out of 25 + teams

- Reserve Champion High Point Team for Zone 2, Region 1

- 9 Riders Qualified for the Regional Finals: Amanda Bender, Carolyn Smith, Lauren Ciuzio, Emilee Raynor, Kathryn Colavito, Sam Marsh, Deirdre Manzi, Lacey Lohr & Kate Taub

- 3 Riders Qualified for the Zone Finals: Lauren Ciuzio, Kathryn Colavito & Lacey Lohr 

- Lacey Lohr Qualified for Nationals in Walk Trot held in Lexington, KY

2008 -2009:

- Reserve Champion High Point Team for Zone 2, Region 1

- 5  Qualified for the Regional Finals: Carolyn Smith, Amanda Bender, Lindsay Giglio, Rebecca Santoro & Brooke Bologna

- 2 Riders Qualified for the Zone Finals: Carolyn Smith & Amanda Bender

- Amanda Bender qualified for the 2009 IHSA Nationals in Nashville, TN

- Amanda Bender finished 4th in Intermediate Fences at the 2009 IHSA Nationals!!

    Amanda Bender: 4th Intermediate Fences at 2009 IHSA Nationals with coaches Gary & Susan and IHSA Founder Bob Cacchione

How much do lessons cost?                                                        
$35 for an hour group or half hour private lesson

Do I need previous riding or experience?
No. We will teach you about grooming and tacking, and you can take a riding lesson at any level. Once you are comfortable with riding and our coach thinks you are ready, you can also show (compete) with us at any level.

Do I need my own horse?
No. For lessons, we ride the school horses at Lucky C. At the shows, we ride the horses where the show is being held.

What kind of attire dow I need?
For lessons, if you don;t have riding britches, you can wear jeans or leggings. You must have a boot/show with a definite heal. The barn can provide you with a hunt cap (helmet) if you don't own your own. For shows, you do need the full show attire, although some things like gloves, can be shared.

What is the IHSA?
The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association is the organization that sponsors our shows. It is made up of colleges around the country divided into various zones and regions depending on location.

How much do shows cost?
There is a $25 fee per class to compete in the IHSA. However, you can only participate in a maximum of two classes per show, so the most you would have to pay is $50 per show.

How many shows are there in a year?
As a team, we compete in about 10 shows a year.

What if I don't want to compete?
You can still take lessons and participate in other activities with the club. However, we do encourage you to show your support and attend a few shows.

How To Contact Us

Team Email:
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Team Website:
http://www.wix.com/npequestrian/npet

President: Ashley Zeruto

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Captain: Amanda Bender

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At 2010 IHSA Nationals in Lexington, KY

Emilee Raynor riding at an IHSA Show hosted by Marist College