On Saturday, September 10th Stonegate Stables in Temple, NH once again hosted the Monadnock Music Equestrian Festival, In the Shadow of Monadnock.
Susanne Winslade, founder and director of Meridian Equidance Company choreographed the program with the Company and special guests, the Renaissance Vaulting Team of Wilton NH and Joy Congdon of Shelburn Vt. as the centerpiece of the event in a presentation of freestyle dressage to music by Beethoven performed by musicians from Monadnock Music. There was also be a presentation of carriage dressage, an exhibit by New England Falconry, a “Sporting Art” show, an Antique cars exhibition, and a Food and Wine tasting. The festivity’s ran from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. All money’s go to support Monadnock Music Festival and Lend an Ear, their in-school music program.
This year's evening was filled with creative interpetations of popular and classic movies such as the "King and I", "The Wizard of Oz", "Narnia","Ben Hur" and many more.
The Meridian Equidance Company is a group of dedicated amateur riders, all students of Susanne Winslade, who see their passion more as an art form than a sport. We hope you enjoyed the show!
It is our belief that we have a responsibility to share our "harvest" with the less fortunate. Therefore the proceeds of this event were donated to the non profit City to Saddle, whose purpose is to provide horsemanship opportunities to children without the means to afford them.
