Saturday, January 29, 2011

2011 Summer Camp Dates Are On The Site!

Firefly  is  offering  their  summer  riding  camps  again  this  year!  

June 20-24, 2011 July 11-15, 2011 August 15-19, 2011 (Advanced Riders Only)

Firefly  summer  camps  are  geared  to  riders  who  enjoy  enhancing  their  riding  skills  as  well  as  learning  about  the   care  of  horses.      All  lessons  are  taught  by  Nancy  Ligon  who  has  been  riding  since  the  age  of  5.  She  has   experience  in  equitation,  hunters,  jumpers,  dressage,  fox  hunting,  and  eventing.  She  is  certified  by  the   American  Riding  Instructors  Association.    Nancy  and  Firefly  are  very  active  in  the  Pickering  Hunt  Pony  Club.  
The  camps  are  kept  small,  only  8  campers  per  week,  to  ensure  quality  instruction  and  more  in  depth  learning   opportunities.    Daily  one  hour  lessons  will  be  conducted  by  Nancy.    In  addition,  many  other  activities  will  be   included,  based  on  the  weather  and  each  ␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣Firefly  has  an  indoor  area,  an  outdoor  ring,  an   outside  cross  country  course  and  many  trails.  Activities  may  include:  

Trail  Rides   Pony  Painting   Horse  Conformation  Crafts  
First  Aid  for  Horses   Horse  Care     (bathing,  feeding)  
  
Pony  Club  Games   Pony  Braiding   Tack  Care  
Demonstrations     Veterinarian,  Farrier,  Dentist,  Chiropractor   (dressage,  jumping,  games,  eventing,  hunters) 

Fees  and  Schedule  For  The  Day  
Horse  Sport  Introduction    
Camps  will  be  from  9am-­‐3pm.      Campers  should  bring  a  lunch,  including  a  drink,  clothes  to  wear   when  not  riding,  riding  clothes,  including  proper  footwear  and  a  helmet.    
Fee  will  be  $350  per  camper.    In  order  to  reserve  a  spot  in  the  camp,  a  $50  deposit  is  REQUIRED  and   the  form  below  needs  to  be  returned  prior  to  the  camp.      
For  additional  information  contact:    Nancy  Ligon    at:  Nancy@FireflyFarm.net    or  at  610-469-6163

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Congratulations to Nina, Julianna & Madison


On Sunday I had the good fortune to attend the CCHSA banquet to watch Nina, Julianna and Madison get their year end awards. I am so proud of these girls and their ponies and know how hard they worked to earn their spot in the top ribbons in Chester County. Nina and Iceman were 6th in 13 & Under Equitation! Julianna was Reserve Champion in Short Stirrup Equitation, Champion in Short Stirrup Hunter with Lady and 3rd with Lacey, and Reserve Champion in Pleasure Pony with Lady! Madison and Declan achieved Reserve Champion in Shortest Stirrup Equitation and 5th in Short Stirrup Hunter! Congratulations girls and remember to thank your families for all of their help and support. Your ponies could use a special treat as well!

Friday, January 21, 2011

Nancy's first Blog

Thanks so much to Lisa from Mid-Atlantic Equestrian Services for doing such a amazing job with our website and for having the patience to keep me on task and helping me figure out how to do this blog...I will try hard to keep it updated. Although it is incredibly cold, windy and snowy here...Firefly is busy with lots of riding, having fun with friends, pony club, horse shows, and quiz practices. This Sunday, Nina, Julianna & Madison are attending the CCHSA banquet to receive their awards from their incredible show season in 2010. I feel very fortunate to have so many incredible clinicians come to Firefly Farm and invite you to take a look at our website and read all about them. Hope to see you soon! Have fun and ride safely!

Winter Show & Clinic Schedule

Hello Everyone! We wanted to bring you up to date on some exciting winter events & clinics that we are going to be attending or hosting over the next few months.

Info & registration forms are on the website. This will also be posted on the website!

1/16/11 OVCTA, jumping clinic with Pam Weideman at Firefly Farm
1/23/11 CCHSA Banquet, Desmond Hotel
1/29/11 Wyndsor Farm Horse Show
2/13/11 Wyndsor Farm Horse Show
2/18 & 19 Sports Psychology Clinic with Daniel Stewart at Firefly Farm
2/24-27 PA Horse Expo. Harrisburg, PA
2/11-21, Beval Sale, Gladstone, NJ
3/5&6, OVCTA dressage & jumping clinic with Jean Moyer

Please feel free to contact Nancy with questions at 610-585-7907 or nancy@fireflyfarm.net