Stony Hill Stables, owned and operated by the Hotchkiss family for more than five decades, hosted their annual Benefit for the Stony Hill Stables Foundation on the evening of Saturday, June 20 on the pastoral grounds of Stony Hill Stables, located in Amagansett on bucolic Town Lane. Attendees will enjoyed a special Dressage Exhibition performed by Gold medalist Wick Hotchkiss, two delightful Pony Drill Team performances by the impressive young riders of Stony Hill Stables, and a hi-octane Barrel Racing finale. A little rain could not damper the enthusiasm of these equestrian fans!

The foundation’s goal is to create essential opportunities for children and adults to connect with the community, grow physically and emotionally, while benefiting from a life enhancing experience.

Launched in the summer of 2012, Stony Hill Stables is still the only stable in Long Island to offer this unique scholarship program. Scholarship applications for the 2015 season are currently being accepted. Five scholarships will be awarded annually. Local residents of Montauk, Amagansett, East Hampton, Sag Harbor, Southampton and West Hampton are encouraged to apply. Scholarship applications are available on-line at www.stonyhillstablesfoundation.com

Brazilian equestrian John Paul Jimenez, a professional trainer and rider for over 20 years, has recently joined the Stony Hill Stables family as their new Director of the Hunter/Jumper Program performed a Jumping Exhibition.

Stony Hill Stables is the only stable in Long Island to offer this unique scholarship program. The success of the Stony Hill Stables Foundation is evident by the mounting ribbons gifted scholarship recipients have already earned ribbons in very prestigious horse shows, including the Sagaponack Horse Show, The Hampton Classic and the famed Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), held annually in Wellington, FL.

Contributions are gratefully welcome: Stony Hill Stables Foundation, P.O. Box 283, Amagansett, NY 11930 or www.stonyhillstablesfoundation.com. For more information about Stony Hill Stables and the Stony Hill Stables Foundation, please call: 631.267.3203.