2009 Extreme English Cowboy Carnival Extravaganza- A Success!

 

On Friday before the Sunday event, the weather couldn't have been better- a sunny and crisp day as we set up the tent, tables, chairs, and set the locations for the various stands. On Saturday, the day dramatically changed, now a dark, cold, dreary, and angry day with rainfall increasing as the day progressed, throughout the day, and into the night.  By Sunday there was only a slight improvement from the day previous as there wasn't the rain fall, just the occasional misting from the continuous dark, cloud cover. Despite this dreary day-now not just a forecast, but an actuality, our event- The Extreme English Cowboy Carnival Extravaganza at Cedarhill Farm -the benefit for St.Jude Children's Hospital anticipated and planned for by countless volunteers and participants for upwards of ten months was an overwhelming success. 

 

It was thanks to all who had put an enormous effort into the day, some

starting last February, others starting the day of the event. Regardless, it

was apparent that all who helped made this event the success that it was. We are still counting the pledges, and sponsorships which are still coming in, we have tallied up some of the other revenue; the carnival revenue, the food revenue, T-shirts, pie throwing, etc. We are at. get this. OVER twenty thousand dollars!  

  

The Obstacle course was not without some difficult elements which to some ponies and riders was too overwhelming; they chose to "check out" bucking their way across the field, scared of hula hoops, and picking up buckets of water. The poker trail ride was also equally tough for some; with the water level up from all the rain the night before; despite the help of Brian, Max, and Josef, the creek crossing was exciting! With lots of exciting tales to tell for the year to come we nonetheless feel that our riders, participants and volunteers really enjoyed themselves and should feel proud to have been a part of something larger themselves; contributing to a great cause.

  

Lisa O'Connell our official registrar has been left with the tedious, but

very important job of tallying the pledges and all revenue coming in. For

all of our pledge earners, she is ordering the additional prizes awarded by

St. Jude Children's Hospital. We will send out an email to let everyone know when they arrive.

 

Our Winners of the Day:

 

Winner of the Most Money brought in

Ryland Grace Schenck - winner of the custom Tack trunk

 

Winner of the Novice Obstacle Course-

Kinsey Peppler & Simba - winner of the Engraved Platter

 

Winner of the Advanced Obstacle Course-

Jessie Hayes & Kenya - winner of the Engraved Platter

 

Winner of the Most Pledges brought in

Maddy Parker & Bantam-winner of the Engraved Platter

 

Winner of the Poker Trail Ride-

Jessie Hayes & Kenya- winner of the Engraved Frame

 

Basket Raffle Winners:

 

(And please note that ALL these baskets/services were donated by the

Businesses, Farms, and Professionals that are listed)

 

Ipod Cedarhill Farm Basket - Katie Laudun

Service from Dr. Zimmerman - Lisa Schenfeldt

Service from Dr. Whaley - Lisa Schenfeldt

Chick-fil-A Basket - Robert Hallman

Saddle - Anne Gilland

Carolina Country Acres Basket - Kim Snapper

Service from David Couick (Farrier) - John Weber

Running Wind Farm Basket - Alexa Brown

Mile South Farm - Ben Nason

Golf Basket from Cedarhill Farm - John Weber

Reindeer Rocker - Robert Hallman

Cedarhill Farm Basket - Hannah Knight

Simply Skin - Lisa Kesterson

Salon Cielo and Spas Basket - Hannah Knight

Certificate for Painting from Shelley Keffer - Tammy Weber

Service from Dr. Thames - Kitt Kirchner

Gift Certificate from Carolina Country Store - Steve Sulser

Basket from Providence Equestrian Center - Melode Burton

Basket from Southeastern Gymnastics - James Parker

Basket from Fox Farms - Kristen Lewis

Basket from Starbucks Coffee - Lori Wolno

Stuffed Horse - Suzie Amick

Gift Certificate from The Tack Room - Lisa Scheanfeldt

Gift Certificate from The Tack Room - Hannah Goodman

Teeth Whitening Bag - Brenley Allyn

Teeth Whitening Bag - Allison Neff

Wine Basket - Denise Cox

Basket from Belfair Farms - Melode Burton

 

A giant Thank You to our Sponsors:

 

The Tier One Company

Sport Horse Versatility

The Extreme Ice Center

The Waxhaw Tack Exchange

The Camden Tack Room

 

 All of our families that helped sponsor the Carnival

 

The Wilder Family

The Burton Family

The Gusmer/Palasti Family

The Verdone/Chamblee Family

The Saussy Family

The Thomas/Carolina BG Family

The Erlenbach Family

The Hattaway Family

 

 Our Families that Donated Products for the Event:

 

The Sisk Family (all the hamburgers, chicken, hot dogs etc.)

The George Family (all the Coke products)

 

Our Contributors to the Awesome Baskets:

 

Cedarhill Families for the 3 baskets (ipod, golf, other)

Dr. David Zimmerman

Dr. Robbie Whaley

Chick-fil-A (Stonecrest)

Saddle from Russell Aldred

Carolina Country Acres

David Couick

Running Wind Farm (Basket and reindeer rocker)

Mile South Farm

Simply Skin (Susan Hand)

Salon Cielo and Spas (Vicki Hendrick)

Painting from Shelly Keefer

Dr. C. Kent Thames

Carolina Country Store (gift certificate)

Providence Equestrian Center

Southeastern Gymnastics

Fox Farms (Ann Richardson)

Starbucks Coffee (Blakney)

Dunrovin' Farm (stuffed horse)

The Tack Room (2 $50.00 gift certificates)

Landmark Dentistry (2 teeth whitening bags)

Dinome and George families (wine basket)

Belfair Farms

Waxhaw Tack Exchange (donated prizes for barn team)

 

Our MainVolunteers:

 

Lisa O'Connell- Registrar and Volunteer Coordinator

Jane Simon - Obstacle Course Co-Chair (and food collecting)

Colleen Huber - Obstacle Course Co-Chair (and pony ride decorator)

Katie Hand - Publicity coordinator

Glenna White - Pony Ride Decorator

Kitt Kirchener- Pony Ride Chair

Cannon Thomas- Carnival Co-Chair

Kathleen Hammer- Carnival Co-Chair

Ray Williams - Poker Trail Ride And general "Go Getter"

Schelley Keefer - Poker Trail Ride Chair

Caroline Foto - Trail Ride Coordinator

Brenley Allyn - Obstacle Course Rider Coordinator

Alicia McConnell -  Basket Raffle Co-Chair

Ginny Knight - Basket Raffle Co- Chair

Tammy Weber - Basket Raffle Co- Chair

Jennifer & Brian Peppler - Food Prep, Cook, & Securing the Band

 

A big thank you to the volunteers that worked the day of the event:

 

Cedarhill Farm Families

Marvin Ridge Beta Club

Charlotte Junior Checker Hockey

CIEE Student Exchange Program

Village of Marvin

Friends of Cedarhill Farm

Charlotte Law Cares

 

A Big Thank you to the Scoot Pittman Trio - a terrific band that we

unfortunately didn't get to appreciate in the damp weather to the extent

that we should have. Nonetheless were great- both as musicians and

sports!