"Hollowday" Party Makes Dreams Come True
Monday, December 24, 2007

Kathryn Vitiello, 11, is now the proud owner of Ms. Hot Tamale, a barn favorite for her lovable demeanor and a previous competitor on the Florida show circuit.  Katie Paige Richards, 8, was given HVK Standing Ovation, a four-year old English pleasure gelding who was shown at the Morgan Grand Nationals in October 2007 by Steve DeBolt under the Kohler Stables banner and received reserve honors in the GN four-year-old Stallion and Gelding pleasure driving.

Over 100 people witnessed the joyous presentation as the two horses were given to the girls.  But they were not the only partygoers with smiles on their faces.  In addition to the horse presentation there was a DJ, dancing, food, and games—including a gift exchange, limbo competition, and karaoke. 

Awards were also given out to recognize students for their achievements and were presented by Lark R. Henry and last year’s Most Improved Horsewoman of the year recipient, Elise Merrill.  Kathryn Vitiello and Alexandria Klingsporn both received the Horsewoman of the year award honoring their dedication and yearly accomplishments.

Closing the evening with a final achievement award received by Ariana Varveris for her success as a young equestrian and as Henry put it “a trainer’s proud moment award from her UNANIMOUS victory in a field of 22 and a workout to boot, at this year’s Grand Nationals on board HVK Noble Flame.”

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