REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! GO TO https://www.neeca.org/hunter-pace-registration

HAPPENING AT NEECA THIS MONTH!!

HERON'S CREST SHOW

AUGUST 11th

NEECA DRIVERS

AUGUST 12th

GYMKHANA #3

AUGUST 18th

FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE NEARLY 40 EVENTS BEING HELD AT NEECA THIS YEAR, GO TO https://www.neeca.org/calendar

ANOTHER GOAL ACCOMPLISHED!!

If you're riding or driving up to the Confidence Course or Althea Bramhall Driving Arena in the coming weeks, you may notice an exciting new improvement to the dirt road leading to those two venues. NEECA recently hired Divoll Excavating to install a few cut outs in that road, in addition to adding processed gravel to a portion of the road that was getting kind of rough. These improvements were done with the goal of making it possible for two trailers, going in opposing directions, to be able to pass each other on that road more safely.

This improvement is just one of many that NEECA has been able to accomplish in the past few years thanks the the support of our membership. In addition to this recent achievement, we have also been able to: redo the footing in the warm-up arena, install a well, add speakers to the trailer parking area, enlarge the driving area, add a few new obstacles to the Confidence Course, redo the NEECA trail map, add a Nature Trail with signage for all to enjoy. And the NEECA Nibblers Food Booth has turned out to be a wonderful addition to the park. Attendees and spectators at our larger events love the convenience of being able to purchase a cold drink, burgers/hot dogs, and even ICE CREAM during events.

We are always "heads up" at NEECA, looking ahead to how we can improve the park itself, and add to the variety of events we host every year.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALTHEA!!

This past month NEECA played host to a very special celebration for a very special lady. Longtime Board member, Althea Bramhall, was celebrating a milestone birthday and wanted to share it with her friends and family at one of her favorite places......NEECA of course! Her family put together an absolutely beautiful event up at the park so that everyone could share Althea's special day with her, and special it was.

The weather was beautiful, the food was yummy, and we all enjoyed the various speakers who stood up to reminisce a little bit about Al. This lady has touched so many lives in so many different ways over the course of her own. There were former students there from when Althea was teacher, real estate colleagues, family members and, of course, NEECA members.

We weren't surprised to learn that, being the passionate NEECA supporter that she is, Althea found a way to turn her birthday party into a fundraiser for NEECA! Instead of gifts, she asked that donations be made to NEECA. Thanks to her generosity over $650 was raised! It was so fun to see all the different aspects of Althea's life and interests over the years come together in such an enjoyable, positive day. Althea has been involved with NEECA before there WAS a NEECA so it seemed very fitting that her celebration was held there, and those of us in attendance were so pleased to be able to acknowledge all the wonderful things Althea has brought to so many over the years.

REGISTRATION PAGE FOR DRIVING TRIAL WILL BE POSTED ON NEECA.ORG THIS WEEK!

Contact Pam at Pamdeg2002@yahoo.com with any questions

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE: Most NEECA memberships expired on 12/31/2023, unless you joined after October 1st of 2023. In order to receive your new 2024 membership card, and all the great perks that come along with it, please go to https://www.neeca.org/membership to renew today. And remember that all membership dues go towards the ongoing maintenance and expansion of NEECA!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES WHO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT NEECA BY LISTING THEIR BUSINESS IN NEECA'S ONLINE BUSINESS DIRECTORY https://www.neeca.org/online-business-directory-listings or click on direct links below!

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B & D Mansfield -Field and Pasture Mowing

Bridle Path Tack - Tack/Equipment-

Deja Vu - Women's Clothing Consignments

Excalibur Farm - Hay

The Farm at Millstone Oaks - Lessons

Hess McWilliams Veterinary Services

Mallet Roll Off Dumpster Service

Nikki's Nook - Horse Camping

Petersham Pump - Wells, Filter Systems

Triple Crown Tack Shop

Ken Wildman - Farrier

Interested in listing your business? Sign up and payment can conveniently be done online at neeca.org, follow link from home page.

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):

Community Horse Magazine (spring/summer and fall/winter online issues)

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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 )

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

Plus NEECA members receive special rates on certain NEECA sponsored events throughout the year.

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