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The Hal A. Vita Sr. Humanitarian Award
(L-R) Matt Belcourt; Tim Belcourt; and Marissa Henry.
Submitted by GeorGe JenSen
This annual award was given by his family to honor the memory of Hal A. Vita Sr., founder of Shallowbrook Equestrian Center. Hal was a notable horseman, who, for many decades, encouraged dedicated students, regardless of his or her ability to pay for services. The award is open to all CHSA members (or someone in their immediate family) who do selfless acts of kindness, such as volunteering, to
benefit the horse community, without the expectation of acknowledgement or praise. Harpur Schwartz was the winner of last year’s award for her work with the High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center in Old Lyme, CT. This year’s award will be presented at the Annual Awards Banquet on March 2, 2013.
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good grades, and volunteer in the CHSA community—such as at the CHSA Finals or Annual Banquet. Our scholarship recipients from the last several years have received over $10,000 in awards. Our theme for this year’s Gala is “Diamonds & Pearls,” in celebration of CHSA’s 80th Year. If you have any questions regarding basket entries, please call Deb Krawitz at 203-927-6189, or Kristen Guadagnino at 860-798-7249.
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