NEECA News -- JUNE 2022
PREVIEW NEECA'S 2022 CALENDAR OF EVENTS. CLICK ON EACH UNDERLINED EVENT FOR DETAILS.

A WONDERFUL Day was had by all!
Well, we couldn't be happier to report that the NEECA/Athol YMCA's first ever, VERY special Triathlon was a huge success! The common theme of the day was SMILES.
Runners.....Riders.....Bikers....everyone had a smile on their face. We were given the gift of beautiful weather, some very hardworking volunteers, and a fun group of competitors that took to heart our goal of making this an enjoyable day to get out with friends and family, get a little exercise, and have some fun.
Here were the placings:
Teams: 1st place - Dream Team,
2nd -Hideaway Hillbillies
3rd - Pine Oak Stables
Individual: Runner - Jack Palumbo
Cyclist - Shawn Fitzgibbons
Equestrian - Ann Degnan
A special Shout Out to Sue Ellen Mowcomber from NEECA, and Kelly Anne Knower from the Athol YMCA, for all the hard hours of work they put in to organize this wonderful event!
Plans are definitely in place to hold this wonderful event again next year, so start your training for it now and join us!
We have the link to over 300 pictures taken at this past Saturday's NEECA/Athol YMCA Triathlon. Wow, they are spectacular. We thought folks were having a good time, but now we know for sure they were!
A VERY special thanks to Dawn Laughlin from The Farm at Millstone Oaks in Phillipston, MA for these amazing pictures. Dawn has generously offered download of these pictures for free! What beautiful memories they will provide for our participants.
So, click on the link below, sit back and enjoy!
Biker to Runner Hand Off
All made possible by amazing NEECA & YMCA volunteers!
And they're off!!
We've got two fun events happening at NEECA in the next couple of weeks. Please plan to join us! More information available on our website at www.neeca.org/calendar
CASH GYMKHANA
Saturday, June 18th
MULE & DONKEY SHOW
Saturday, June 25th
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Represent NEECA in the Petersham 4th of July Parade
Everyone loves a parade, right? Especially Petersham! If you would be interested in riding in the the Petersham 4th of July Parade, please contact Margo Petracone at westwindfm@aol.com
What to know about riding at NEECA.....
  • The NEECA gates are usually closed in order to deter mischief, but they are NEVER LOCKED
  • Park is open from Dawn to Dusk every day
  • Members are welcome to ride at the park anytime
  • If you would like to use the Main Arena, cost is $5 per 90 minute session, and you need to contact terrylupien360@gmail.com to schedule a time
  • We ask that you sign a waiver before riding at the park. You can do so online: https://www.neeca.org/liability-release-form
  • Please close the gate when you leave, as long as there is no official event taking place that day
  • Clean up around your trailer before leaving. There is a dumpster on site for trash, and please pick up all manure left in parking areas
CALENDAR PHOTO CONTEST VOTING ENDS ON TODAY!
If you haven't voted for your favorite photo in NEECA's Photo Calendar Contest, you have a little time left to do it. Go to https://www.facebook.com/NewEnglandEquestrianCenterofAthol
Simply "LIKE" your favorite entry in order to vote for it. Winning photo will be featured in the 2023 NEECA Calendar
SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT NEECA WHENEVER YOU CAN!
Interested in listing your business? Sign up and payment can conveniently be done online at neeca.org, follow link from home page.
We now have NEARLY 30 businesses listed in our Online Directory! Looking for a service or horse related item? Go to https://www.neeca.org/online-business-directory-listings or click on direct links below!
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Wendy Bryant-Equine Dentist

A NEECA membership is only $25/year, and comes with all the great benefits listed below. But, more importantly, it is your introduction into a community of caring, dedicated horse owners who are committed to creating something very special and unique. Your membership fee goes towards the continued development of NEECA.
Want to join NEECA, or renew your membership?
Here's How!
Go to
About NEECA Membership Benefits.......

The following businesses and professionals support NEECA by offering special discounts to our members (current NEECA membership card most be shown to receive discounts):

MassHorse Magazine (free online subscription)
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Hardwick Farmers Co-op (3% Off All Purchases, add'l 7% off on special Members Sale Days)
 
Horseback & Body Massage ($10 off, 413-320-7690 )
 
Family Pet Vet Service ($15 off annual exam, 978-249-4626)
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Déjà vu Women's Consignments (10 % off, Main Street, Athol)
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Orange Tractor Supply (10% off all HORSE supplies)
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Mending Fences Animal Wellness (Discount off Massage + MagnaWave Treatment for your horse. $180 value, only $155 for NEECA members, 508-864-9840 )
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Premium Home Inspection LI LLC ($25 off inspection, 413-378-8202)

White Pickets Studio (10% off, Petersham, MA)

Plus NEECA members receive special rates on certain NEECA sponsored events throughout the year.
Support NEECA When You Shop!
AmazonSmile is a program that donates 0.5% of your eligible purchases on Amazon to a charity of your choice. All you need to do is start your shopping at smile.amazon.com. and choose New England Equestrian Center of Athol as your charity.
"The mission of NEECA is to preserve and protect land for equine interests while promoting good horsemanship and educating equestrians for the betterment of the horse now, and for the generations to follow."