Richard DeMayo
September 10, 1937 – December 9, 2015
In Memory Of Richard DeMayo
Hunter Pace on Black Friday
Join us for another Hunter Pace. We had so much fun in October that we are holding another Hunter Pace on November 27 (Black Friday). Come ride, don’t shop!
Friday, November 27, 2015
Noon Start
- Teams of 1 to 4 riders
- Hill Topper and Hunter divisions
- Placing 1st through 8th in each division
- Helmets must be worn by all mounted riders
Click link to print entry form: BLF-Hunter-Pace-Entry-Blank-2015
Contact us with any questions. Hope to see you. Happy Thanksgiving!
Hunter Pace and Costumes!
HUNTER PACE
Friday, October 30, 2015 3:30 Start
Sunday, November 1, 2015 Noon Start
- Teams of 1-4 riders
- Timed ride, with placings based on collective average time of all teams, not on speed.
- $30 Entry per horse/rider combination
- Higher and lower options will be available for some jumps. Riders will be able to go around fences if desired.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CLASS – FRIDAY 10/30 AT 5:30 PM
- Costume Class/Parade for anyone interested (speak to Lisa if you need to borrow a horse, donkey or goat). $10 per entry
- Prizes for Best Costume & Most Creative
Entry form for Hunter Paces and Costume Class: Hunter-Pace-Entry-Blank-2015
BLF at National PHA Show
We are so excited at BLF!!! We have four riders that have been invited to the National PHA Horse Show in New Jersey. Stay tuned for more information and pictures!
Congratulations to our riders and our coach and trainer Lisa DeMayo.
Summer Programs Filled
Summer on the Farm has been VERY busy.
Thank you for the incredible interest and participation in our summer youth programs. We have had to close the registrations to keep the size of the groups appropriate for the program and staff.
If you are interested in lessons, we may have some availability on a week day in the late afternoon. Please contact us via the contact page to arrange lessons.
**PLEASE NOTE:
Summer Program Registrations are CLOSED. No additional registrations will be accepted.
Thank You for Voting BLF “Best of the Berkshires”
Thank you to those that took time to vote for Bonnie Lea Farm as “Best of the Berkshires.” The link to the online version of the publication is here – http://www.berkshireeagle.com/bestoftheberkshires.
At Bonnie Lea Farm, we offer lessons, training, boarding and summer programs. We also offer guided trails and pony rides for younger beginners.
We have beautiful trails and indoor and outdoor riding rings and lots of turnout so horses can be horses. Come visit to learn more about the farm or take a virtual tour through pages on this website.
July 2 Drill Team Demonstration
POPCARES FUNDRAISER at BLF
Thursday, July 2, 2015
5:30 pm
Come watch drill teams from area barns perform to music. The demonstration will be about an hour in length.
Free to all, donations to PopCares are greatly appreciated.
PopCares supports local cancer patients and their families.
Visit POPCARES.ORG for more details.
All of PopCares funds are raised here and stay here to support those with cancer.
Bonnie Lea Farm is located at 511 North Street, Williamstown, MA 01267. Should it rain, riders will perform in the indoor ring. www.BonnieLea.com
Horse Show – June 28, 2015
Sunday June 28, 2015
NEHC C-Rated – MHC C-Rated – WNE-PHA Recognized
8:30am start
Judge: Cynsie Buffinton Broda,
“R” Hunters, “R” Hunter Seat Equitation, “r” Jumpers, S. Londonderry, VT
Steward: Katherine DeSantis “R”, Richmond, MA
Manager & Course Designer: Lisa DeMayo
Secretary: Carin DeMayo-Wall
Vet on Call: Upstate Equine Medical Center (518) 695-3744
Farriers on Call: John Fahey (802) 823-7967 & Tim Wall (802) 823-4674
Tim Wall, Farrier, will be onsite from 8AM to 10AM
EMT Provided through Village Ambulance Service
Food Truck Available
Prize List – Bonnie Lea Show June 28 2015
Entry Blank – Horse-Show-Entry-Blank-2015
Secretary and Stable (land line) Phone: (413) 458-3149
E-mail: BonnieLeaFarm@gmail.com Website: www.BonnieLea.com
Spectators are welcome, too!
Open House Sunday, May 3
Come join us Sunday, May 3 from 1-4 PM
At the Open House you can:
- Watch riding lessons and demonstrations,
- Learn how to groom, braid or bathe a horse,
- Join our Lesson Program,
- Register for Summer Horse and Farm Sessions,
- Get details about lessons, instructed trail rides, leasing, training boarding and pony rides.
- Learn about Williams and MCLA riding opportunities including the Williams College IHSA Program.
- Join the BLF Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Team, coached by Lisa DeMayo.
- Find out about our adult lesson schedule.
- Take advantage of our Special Lesson Package. (10 group lessons for $400)
- Meet our horses, cows, goats, chickens, ducks. Come see this year’s foals (due in April).
- Discover how you can buy grass fed Highland beef or purchase a pet bovine.
- Don’t forget to wear your boots!
Due to our many animals, please leave your dogs at home for the Open House, but don’t forget to join the Humane Race on Saturday, May 2.
What are your summer plans? Your kids’ plans?
Love horses? Love all animals?
Want to ride or get your hands dirty?
Want to sleep well at the end of a busy day on the farm?
At Bonnie Lea Farm, children and teens are compassionate, responsible, confident leaders who learn the farm work ethic. Our riders understand horsemanship and strong equitation go hand in hand, building a safe and strong foundation for whatever the future may hold.
We believe the true farm experience teaches important values and life skills while having fun. The summer experiences at Bonnie Lea Farm allow complete immersion in the care and nurturing of the horses and other animals that depend on us for survival. For over 40 years, kids have grown up at BLF and love to “come home” as often as possible to reconnect. We look forward to your family joining ours. See our Summer Program Page for more details and the summer program documents.
