During the Area 1 Annual Meeting, we will hold our annual silent auction. All funds raised go directly into funding Area opportunities for the membership. The donations are still coming in! If you would like to contribute an item please contact Area 1 Chairman Judy Rossi at rossijr@gmail.com or Laurie Hudson at laurie@hitchingpost.com. Below is a current list of items that will be available for bid. You MUST attend in-person to be able to bid.
Recognized Competition Entries
| WHAT | WHEN | WHERE | NOTES |
| Entry Fee | Sep 19-20, 2026 | UNH Fall H.T. || Durham, NH | Sanctioned or Schooling levels |
| Entry Fee | May 2-3, 2026 | Riga Meadow || Millbrook, NY | |
| Entry Fee | May 9-10, 2026 | Hitching Post Farm || S. Royalton, VT | |
| Entry Fee | Oct 24-25, 2026 | Hitching Post Farm || S. Royalton, VT | |
| Entry Fee | May 30-31, 2026 | GVRDC Spring H.T. || Geneseo, NY | |
| Entry Fee | Aug 15-16, 2026 | GVRDC Fall H.T. || Geneseo, NY | |
| Entry Fee | Jun 20-21, 2026 | Valinor Farm H.T. || Plymouth, MA | |
| Entry Fee | Jun 27-28, 2026 | Larkin Hill H.T. || Nassau, NY | |
| Entry Fee | Jul 11-12, 2026 | Huntington Farm H.T. || S. Strafford, VT | |
| Entry Fee | Aug 22-23, 2026 | Huntington Farm H.T. || S. Strafford, VT | |
| Entry Fee | Jul 11-12, 2026 | Genesee Valley Hunt H.T. || Geneseo, NY | |
| Entry Fee | May 16-17, 2026 | Course Brook Farm H.T. || Sherbron, MA | |
| Entry Fee | Sep 26-27, 2026 | Course Brook Farm H.T. || Sherborn, MA | |
| Entry Fee | Jul 25-26, 2026 | Millbrook H.T. || Millbrook, NY | |
| Entry Fee | Sep 12-13, 2026 | GMHA September H.T. || S. Woodstock, VT |
Schooling Entries:
| WHAT | WHEN | WHERE | NOTES |
| Entry Fee | TBD | Huntington Farm Schooling H.T. || S. Strafford, VT | Grasshopper – Training |
| Entry Fee | TBD | Apple Tree / Scarlet Schooling H.T. || Groton, MA | |
| Entry Fee | TBD | Apple Tree / Hazel Grove Schooling || Groton, MA | |
| Entry Fee | TBD | Apple Tree South 3-Phase or 2-Phase || Aiken, SC |
XC Schooling, Lessons, Etc…:
| WHAT | WHEN | LOCATION & DESCRIPTION |
| Overnight Adventure Package | TBD | Apple Knoll Farm || Millis, MA
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| XC Schooling Pass | TBD | Outlook Farm || Norwich, VT
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| Booli Selmayr XC Course Walk | TBD | Choose one of two options:
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| XC Schooling Session for 3 riders | TBD | Dara Knot Farm || Aiken, SC |
| XC Schooling Session for 3 riders | TBD | Dara Knot Farm || Aiken, SC |
| XC Lesson w/ Ashley MacVaugh | TBD | |
| SJ Lesson w/ Ashley MacVaugh | TBD | |
| Private Lesson w/ Stephie Baer | TBD | Course Brook Farm || Sherborn, MA |
| Private Lesson w/ Stephie Baer | TBD | Course Brook Farm || Sherborn, MA |
| Group XC Lesson w/ Stephie Baer | TBD | Course Brook Farm || Sherborn MA
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| Group XC Lesson w/ Stephie Baer | TBD | Course Brook Farm || Sherborn, MA
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| Custom 2 lesson package w/ Suzi Gornall | TBD | Aiken SC or New England |
| XC Lesson w/ Suzi Gornall | TBD | GMHA || S. Woodstock, VT
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| StressLess Riding Coaching Session w/ Andrea Waldo | TBD | |
| Coaching Session w/ Meredith Brisson, LICSW | TBD |
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| Lesson w/ Marcia Kulak | TBD | |
| XC and SJ course walk w/ Marcia Kulak | TBD | |
| 2 lesson package w/ Anna Loschiavo | TBD | |
| 3 lesson package w/ Kimmy Cecere | ‘25/’26 Winter Season | Ocala, FL |
| Private lesson w/ Bevin O’Reilly Dugan | TBD | Vernon, VT or Aiken, SC
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| Coursewalk w/ Bevin O’Reilly Dugan | TBD | Aiken, SC or Area 1 |
Auditing Passes:
| WHAT | WHEN | LOCATION & DESCRIPTION |
| 2 auditing spots for Tik Maynard Clinic for both days | Nov 21-23, 2026 | Chelsea Canedy, Unexpected Farm || Wales, ME |
| 2 auditing spots for Tamie Smith Clinic for both days | Dec 6-7, 2026 | Chelsea Canedy, Unexpected Farm || Wales, ME |
| 2 tickets to Liberty Performance Night | Nov 22, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m. | Chelsea Canedy, Unexpected Farm || Wales, ME |
Miscellaneous, Gifts, Items, Etc…:
| WHAT | DESCRIPTION |
| Book: Finding Purpose | New Book November 4th one signed copy |
| Sunrise Beach Ride | Penfield Beach || Fairfield, CT
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| Team Entry – Millbrook Pony Club Annual Hunter Pace | Wethersfield || Millbrook, NY
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| Good Luck Cookies – Large | Courtesy of Carol Kozlowksi |
| Good Luck Cookies – Small | Courtesy of Carol Kozlowski |
| 2 Stock Ties | Courtesy of Gold Pony Designs |
| Wine Gift Basket | Courtesy of Judy Rossi |
| XC Decorating Book | Courtesy of Janine McClain |
| Gift Basket | Courtesy of Suzanne Adams |
| Sweetheart Horse Treats – .5 lbs | Courtesy of Chelsea Sprague |
| Sweetheart Horse Treats – 1 lbs | Courtesy of Chelsea Sprague |
| Sweetheart Horse Treats – 2 lbs | Courtesy of Chelsea Sprague |
| Bodywork session w/ Laurian Pope | 1 hour bodywork session for either horse or rider |
| Softshell Cooler | Courtesy of Greenhawk Equestrian |
| Dressage Saddle Pad & Buckeye Apple Snapes Bag – 4 lbs | Courtesy of Greenhawk Equestrian |
| Brunch for 2 at Inn on Boltwood | Inn on Boltwood || Amherst, MA |
| 11×14 Photo Montage | Courtesy of Flatlandsfoto |
| 1 Saddle Fitting | Courtesy of Jaime Kinnear Performance Equine Saddle Fit |
| Adult Rider Program Basket | Courtesy of Amy Winnen |
| Brand New Tuff Rider Paddock Boots | Courtesy of Joan Fleser
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| Hot Butter Rum Kit | Courtesy of Joan Fleser |
| Saddle Mattress | Courtesy of Saddle Mattress |
| Romper Stomper Turnout Sheet | Courtesy of Jennifer Bagley
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| Elastic Training Reins | Courtesy of Jennifer Bagley |
| Non-slip pad | Courtesy of Jennifer Bagley |
| Vet Supplies Bucket | Courtesy of Kate Echeverria of KEquine |
| Book: World Class Grooming | Courtesy of Emma Ford |
| Book: The Kid’s Guide to Horsemanship and Grooming | Courtesy of Emma Ford |
| Book: World Class Braiding | Courtesy of Emma Ford |




