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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, 2013
The Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program CHETWOOD PARK
Watercolor by: Barbara Brown
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John Marshall Bank is proud to support the Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program.
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The Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program NVTRP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization United Way #8400 Combined Federal Campaign #60139 3
Welcome! September 21, 2013 On behalf of the Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program (NVTRP) and the 2013 Ride to Thrive Polo Classic committee and volunteers, we would like to welcome you to the 7th Ride to Thrive Polo Classic. This event is such a fun tie-in to what NVTRP’s all about! Through riding and working with horses, clients at NVTRP gain strength, balance, confidence, and so much more. NVTRP serves children and adults with disabilities, youth-at-risk, and recovering military service personnel. The Ride to Thrive Polo Classic is the largest fundraiser of the year for NVTRP, a nonprofit 501(c)(3). We are incredibly grateful to the Seager and Nash families for their generosity and for helping us bring the Ride to Thrive Polo Classic geographically closer to NVTRP and for helping to make it such a successful event. I have been involved with NVTRP for 12 years and the impact of the program on the lives of our riders, their families, and our volunteers continues to fill my heart with joy. Some of the highlights this year from the riders I teach include an adult rider with vision impairment learning to jump, a young boy with autism learning to ride independently, and one of our riders who uses a wheelchair getting to compete in his first horseshow. So many people come together to make our riders’ lives better through the power of the horse. Thank you for being a part of making it all possible! Kelsey Gallagher Community Involvement Coordinator Chair, Ride to Thrive Polo Classic 2013 4
SCHEDULE 1:00 pm
1:45 pm 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:40 pm 3:00 pm 3:30 pm 4:15 pm 4:45 pm 5:00 pm 5:15 pm 6:30 pm
Gates Open and Welcome Acoustic music in the tent GMU Equestrian Club Photo Booth open Ride to Thrive Vendors open for shopping Silent Auction bidding begins & 50/50 raffle Full Food Service Begins Carriage Demonstration by Piedmont Driving Club Opening Remarks Color Guard presentation by “Scots for Tots” Singing of the National Anthem— Ms. Lauren Craig Feature Polo Match: Team Los Tigres vs. Team Army; Colonel Folsom will throw in the game ball. Half Time: NVTRP Riding Demonstration— Live Auction Feature Intermission— Silent Auction Closes Traditional Divot Stomp, Join us on the field Live Music after the match Silent Auction Check-out open Awards presentation and thanks; 50/50 raffle winner selected. (Winner must be present to win.) The band finishes playing and we say goodnight.
Announcers General Announcer: Mike Hughes Polo Game Announcers: Neil Agate and Dr. Stephen Seager
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ABOUT CHETWOOD PARK
Chetwood Park in The Plains, Virginia evokes the feeling of a fine country estate in Ireland or England, a perfect home for the Seager family who are natives of Ireland. The stone house above the polo field at Chetwood Park was built in the 1740s by Captain John O’Bannon, a Revolutionary War soldier from County Tipperary, Ireland. The captian’s grandson Rear Admiral Presely O’Bannon led the U.S. Marine charge at Tripoli and planted the first U.S. flag on foreign soil. The main house at Chetwood Park was expanded and renovated several years ago, blending historic beginnings with modern features. The farm also includes the original stone farm house that has undergone a beautiful restoration and enlargement, a manager’s house, tennis court, swimming pool, stables, barns, and outbuildings. The land is actively farmed and supports a herd of cattle, mostly Black Angus, and polo ponies that are raised and trained. This exquisite, secluded property is surrounded by endless fieldstone walls dating back to Civil War times and the rolling hills of the Orange County Hunt— the oldest and one of the best fox-hunting territories in the United States.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NVTRP Would Like to Thank the Following Individuals and Businesses for Their Support. Dr. Stephen and Doris Seager Alan and Debbie Nash Neil Agate- Game Announcer Barbara Brown- Painting on Program Cover Lauren Craig- Vocalist Capital Cuisine Caterers Emma- Photographer George Mason Equestrian Club Horse Country Cakes- Cupcakes Mike Hughes- Announcer Christ Hunt and Rachel Fitzpatrick- Music The Knott Family The Patterson Family Rebecca Lindrew- Auctioneer Matthews, Carter, and Boyce McMahon’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Piedmont Driving Club- Carriage Demo Reddy Ice Rehabilitation Equipment Professionals Sandy Vannoy- Photographer Scots for Tots Virginia Tent Rental Wheat’s Landscape- Potted plants around tent Wollam Gardens- Centerpieces
To view photos from today’s event, visit www.NVTRP.org and stay in touch by joining our e-newsletter list and follow us on: www.facebook.com/NVTRP www.twitter.com/NVTRP #RTTpolo
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ABOUT NVTRP
The Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program (NVTRP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with disabilities, youth-at-risk, and military service personnel through the challenging, physically-active sport of horseback riding. There is an opportunity for everyone at NVTRP, whether it is a child diagnosed with autism, cerebral palsy or Down syndrome; a young teen coping with the effects of abuse; an elderly adult who now uses a wheelchair and lives with the vestiges of polio; or a veteran regaining life’s balance while recovering from an amputation, brain injury or post traumatic stress disorder. NVTRP helps to build and focus on students’ abilities, rather than disabilities by providing highquality therapeutic riding and hippotherapy. For over thirty years NVTRP has helped riders to recognize the unexpected potential in their lives. Students improve their fitness level and mobility through our programs by gaining core strength, muscle control and balance. Working closely with horses and volunteers inspires students to build self-esteem and further socialization, and also helps to provide both students and their families with a sense of community and belonging.
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CONTINUED NVTRP is accredited and nationally recognized by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Int’l). Lessons are taught by PATH Intl. Certified Riding Instructors who are assisted by up to three volunteers per rider. This type of structure and supervision enables riders to participate in a challenging, physically active sport that gives them confidence and a sense of accomplishment. Lessons at NVTRP are diverse and include instruction in riding skills, exercises, trail rides, and games, while also focusing on grooming and horse care. This unique riding opportunity helps students to achieve an enriched quality of life while overcoming physical, mental, and emotional obstacles.
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SPONSORS Red Ribbon “Goal” Sponsor John Marshall Bank
White Ribbon “Divot ” Sponsor Wounded Warriors Family Support & Woodlawn, LLC
Pink Ribbon “Field” Sponsor MEBS Global Reach, LLC The Jackson Clinics AmerisourceBergen Ted Britt Ford Lincoln Fisker The Strategic Peacock C.T. Hellmuth & Associates, Inc. Leah Coxsey Pete
Green Ribbon “Polo Pony” Sponsor Sun Design Remodelling Specialists Mary Beth and James Carroll MSI Worldwide Mail Pendleton Family O’Shaughnessy Hurst Memorial Foundation
Purple Ribbon “Mallet ” Sponsor Prospect 33 Melissa Vaughan
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SILENT AUCTION ITEMS Get-Aways Art
Delicious Delights
Wine
Golf
Bryce Resort, Three day stay ‘Raise the Barn’ watercolor by Barbara Brown Hand-painted box with Peaches the therapy horse’s image Personalized oil painting by Louise Gallagher – bidder supplies photo from which artist will create a one-of-a-kind oil painting. Oil painting of Cinder & Happy by Tracy Flynn Oil painting of NVTRP horse Percy by Tracy Flynn Horse Racing Oil Painting by Leslie Anthony Gypsy Vanner horse pastel by Kay Witt Workhorse framed print ‘Beautiful Ireland’ pastel by Sherry Long ‘See No Evil’ clay horse figures by Catherine Neff Canvases by the NVTRP Art Therapy Camp Campers Rosemary’s Thyme Bistro Gift Certificate Great American Restaurants Gift Certificate Bazin’s on Church Restaurant Gift Certificate Alegria Restaurant Gift Certificate McMahon’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Gift Certificate Congressional Seafood Smoked Fish Platter Goode Company BBQ Sauce and Spice Set Homemade Pecan Pie Case of wine from Calvert Woodley Wine Store Barrel Oak Winery Deluxe Tasting for eight Paradise Springs Wine Tasting Sunset Hill Vineyard Wine Tasting Case of white wine donated by Edward Sands Private golf lesson by Barry McMahon River Creek Country Club 3some with NVTRP Board Member, Gary Cubbage
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CONTINUED Equestrian
Entertainment For the Home
One of a Kind Baskets
Polo Lesson at Virginia International Polo Club Equine Massage by Mary Marchetti Dover Saddlery Goody Bucket Saddle Stand from The Tack Box Tri-County Feeds $100 Gift Certificate SSGT Reckless Breyer Horse Fox Meadow Farm set of 4 lessons Kid’s Show Day Basket National Symphony Orchestra Tickets Gold Cup Races Tickets Cocktail Party for 20 at the Carroll Family Home The Potomack Company Private Appraisal Navajo Hand-Woven Rugs Nest Egg Basket of Goodies Hand-painted vintage accent table by Mr. P’s Emporium Merry Maids House Cleaning Interior Decoration Consultation Empty Nest furniture refinishing class Set of locally made pottery plates Potted plants in pottery painted by the NVTRP Riders Hand-made Jewelry by Just Plain Jewelry Jeff Shaara signed trilogy of books Tanzanian Basket Teeth Whitening by Dr. Tom Kolosky Baskets from the NVTRP riders and volunteers with the following themes: Horse, Dog, Halloween, Rainy Day, Relaxation, Breakfast Time, Game Night, and Chocolate Lovers.
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LIVE AUCTION ITEMS Wine
Get-Aways Art
Rare and carefully collected vintages from private cellars of Peter Skalaban, Scott Greenberg, and Joseph Appelbaum. Personal Sommelier Service for a dinner at your home. Bryan Smith will pair his wines with your dinner in the ultimate home dining experience. Stay at a cottage in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. You are invited for tea to help plan your trip with the cottage owners, Dr. and Mrs. Seager. Oil Painting of star NVTRP horses, Cinder and Happy, by NVTRP Volunteer Tracy Flynn
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chris Blelloch Mary Beth Carroll Blythe Champion Ginny Craig Jeff Egerstrom Margaret Emery Heidi Fincken Hilary Gerhardt Lana McMahon Julie Midgley Debbie Nash Elizabeth Pearson Katrine Pendleton Peter Skalaban
Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers for their hard work, dedication, and big hearts!
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The Carroll Family is very proud of their NVTRP Rider and wishes good luck to the polo players.
NVTRP is incredibly grateful for the longstanding support of the
O’Shaunessy Hurst Memorial Foundation
NVTRP BOARD & STAFF Board of Governors Rhonda VanLowe, Chair Louise Foreman, Vice-Chair Christinia Knott, Secretary Petre Snegireff, Treasurer Gary Cubbage, Strategic Planning Cathy Coleman Ginny Craig Ann Marlow Stephanie Soza Marsh Mitch Martin Nancy Patoboy Brenda Rian
Staff Breeana Bornhorst, Executive Director Linda Aikey, Director of Volunteer Services Maryrose Bornhorst, Program Director Olivia Taylor, Operations Manager Jennifer Green, Office Manager Kelsey Gallagher, Instructor and Community Involvement Coordinator Cathy Coleman, M.S. CCC-SLP, Speech Therapist Mary Marchetti, Occupational Therapist Patti Towsley, Physical Therapist Elizabeth Schneck, Instructor Christy Galletta, Instructor
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POLO EQUIPMENT
BASIC POLO TERMS Chukker (period): There are traditionally six chukkers in a polo game, each lasting seven minutes plus up to 30 seconds in overtime. If, during the 30 seconds the ball hits the sideboards or goes out of bounds, or if the umpire blows his whistle, the chukker is over. There is no overtime at the end of the sixth chukker unless the score is tied, at which time a seventh period will be played. A player returns to each chukker on a different horse, although he may rest one for a chukker or two, and play him again. Goal: Any time a ball crosses the line between the goal posts, it is considered a goal regardless of whether a horse or a mallet cause the ball to go through. In order to equalize wind and turf conditions, the teams change sides after each goal scored. Hook: A player may spoil another’s shot by putting his mallet in the way of the striking player. A cross hook occurs when the player reaches over his opponent’s mount in an attempt to hook; this is considered a foul. Knock-In: Should a team in an offensive drive hit the ball across the opponent’s backline, the defending team resumes the game with a free hit from its backline. no timeout is allowed for knock-ins. Penalty: A free hit toward the goal from a set distance. The severity of the foul committed determines what penalty will be awarded. The range is as follows: 1. An automatic goal 2. A free hit from 30 yards to an undefended goal. 3. A free hit from 40 yards to an undefended goal. 4. A free hit from 60 yards to an undefended goal. 5. A free hit from the point of infraction or from midfield. 6. Safety: When a defending player hits the ball across his own backline; the other team is awarded a free hit 60 yards from the backline with the ball placed at the same distance from the sideline as when it went out. Polo Ponies: There is no height limit for the horses although most are between 15 and 15.3 hands. The horses are usually five to twenty years old, with the best polo ponies of the thoroughbred blood. Each player uses an average of six horses per match and rides a different one in each chukker.
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TEAM ARMY PHILIP STAPLES: of Woodlawn, LLC is a veteran polo player who has played around the globe with some of the sport’s top players, primarily in South Carolina, Florida, and Virginia. CRAIG PIRTLE: Craig Pirtle is president of Silver Leaf Partners Funds Distributor based in NYC. He served in the United States Army, is a board member of Wounded Warriors Family Support, and a member of Great Meadow Polo Club. JOHN GOBIN: John Gobin is the Captain of the US Polo Team and runs the Great Meadow Polo School, serving the DC-Metro area. He was a member of the World Cup winning Budweiser team and the U.S.A. Team in Chile. He was also a member of the 1992 team that defeated England in the Westchester Cup. JUAN SALINAS-BENTLEY: is from Eagle Pass, Texas and has traveled all over the world playing polo professionally.
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TEAM LOS TIGRES ALAN NASH: Alan is a resident of Warrenton, VA and the Captain of Los Tigres Polo Team. He has been a polo player in the USPA Eastern Circuit for 30 years and breeds, trains, and raises polo ponies. He won the USPA open Arena Championship in 2006. He was educated as a lawyer and admitted to the Virginia Bar Association in 1973 and currently manages, develops, and finances commercial real estate in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and Northern Virginia. He is a former motorcycle racer and a collector of Nash automobiles. DEBBIE NASH: Debbie was born in Stratford upon Avon, England and studied Business, Commerce, and Marketing in Warwickshire, England. She began riding at the age of six and started playing polo in 1994, after which she spent four months in Zambia, playing in the first all women polo match in Mazabuka. Her professional career brought her to Washington, D.C. Following her love of traveling she has since played polo around the world. In addition she is a Member of Great Meadow Polo Club, a board member of The Warrenton Hunt Club, also a member of the Social Committee of the British American Business Association. She met her husband, Alan Nash, while playing at Potomac Polo Club, MD. They have now built their own polo field on their farm in VA and play as the Los Tigres Polo, as well as at other local clubs in the area. Her goal in polo is to introduce more women to the sport. ADAIR SEAGER: Adair, MD Georgetown University College of Medicine, won three USPA Inter-Collegiate Championships at Texas A&M University, the USPA Arena Open Championship, and played for Ireland in the FIP European Championship. He and his wife Caitlin have recently moved back to The Plains with their daughter, Elle, who will start riding soon. GONZALO NOVILLO: Gonzalo has a two goal handicap, is an accountant from Cordoba, Argentina, and has played polo all over the world.
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NVTRP has a vision for the future. The program now has a permanent home, a 17 acre farm in Clifton, Virginia known as Little Full Cry Farm. The next step in that vision is to build a hub where students and their families can receive a multitude of therapeutic services all in one place. To learn more about NVTRP’s “Raise the Barn” campaign, visit www.nvtrp.org
The Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program Clifton, Virginia www.NVTRP.org | facebook.com/NVTRP 703.764.0269
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