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June 30, 2012

Stony Hill Stables Foundation Benefit Cocktail Party

06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Stony Hill Stables, Amagansett,

Stony Hill Stables, owned and operated by the Hotchkiss family for more than five decades, announces the launch of the newly formed Stony Hill Stable Foundation, a not-for-profit organization with the express purpose of promoting equine sports through riding education and competitive opportunities for children and young adults in the local residential East End community.

In celebration of the launch of the Stony Hill Stable Foundation, a Benefit Cocktail Party will be held on the evening of Saturday, June 30th from 6 – 8 pm at Stony Hill Stables, located in Amagansett on the bucolic Town Lane. Attendees will enjoy a special Dressage Exhibition as well and an exciting Pony Drill Team Performance!
Wick Hotchkiss, USDF silver medalist, performing Dressage in competition
The mission of the new Stony Hill Stables Foundation is to promote equine sports, riding education, good sportsmanship and provide children and young adults with a healthy, life enhancing experience. Full scholarship will be awarded in Dressage and Hunter/Jumper Equitation Skills. As many as 8 scholarships are to be awarded in the following training levels; two scholarships at each level.
• Children’s Short Stirrup ages 6 – 10
• Youth Horse Program ages 10 -18
• Adult Hunter/Jumper ages 18 – 26
• Dressage Training ages 12 and up

Scholarship funding could include the lease of a pony/horse, boarding and training lessons over a seasonal semester. Scholarships will cover a 4-month season: June-September, October-January. Local residence of Montauk, Amagansett, East Hampton, Sag Harbor, Southampton and West Hampton are encouraged to apply. Scholarship applications are available at Stony Hill Stables, located at 268 Town Lane, Amagansett.
A Benefit Cocktail Party will kick-off the launch of the Stony Hill Stable Foundation. Performed on the picturesque grounds of Stony Hill Stables, a special exhibition of Dressage and performance by the talented young Pony Drill team will delight equestrian enthusiasts and animal lovers alike! Tickets for the Benefit are priced at $125 for a single ticket, $200 for a couple. Cash, credit cards and personal checks accepted. Contributions are gratefully welcome: Stony Hill Stables Foundation, P.O. Box 283, Amagansett, NY 11930. Stony Hill Stables is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are Tax Deductible.

For more information about Stony Hill Stables and the Stony Hill Stables Foundation, please visit: www.stonyhillstables.net or call 631.267.3203.

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