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For many years Caroline Canavan's mother, Pamela "Nan" Warmington, was a central figure at both Ashford and New Meadow farms. When Nan died suddenly in 2006, many who knew her wanted to create a lasting tribute to her. Of all the possibilities, one stood out — a scholarship that would allow a young girl to attend summer riding camp at the farm Nan loved. Wife of a steeplechase jockey. Mother to riding professionals. Grandmother to riding instructors and competitors. Nan also served as matriarch, nurse, counselor and cook for the hundreds of girls who have spent magical summers at New Meadow's overnight riding camp since it opened in 1992. To honor her role there, The Nan Scholarship is awarded to a girl who has demonstrated a love of horses and riding, but who would need financial help in order to attend overnight camp. If you knew Nan when she sat behind the desk at Ashford Farm and booked your next lesson. Or you spent fall weekends riding in Virginia and chatting with Nan over a homemade dinner. Or you heard about her from your daughter, who was a New Meadow camper. Or you were a camper yourself. You know that this is a fitting memorial to her. Because of the generous response to the fund's first email solicitations, campers were sponsored for three weeks of both the 2008 and 2009 sessions. Proceeds from Ashford's fall horse show, bake sale and the sale of horse show photos provided seed money for the 2010 and 2011 scholarships. As we look toward next summer, we would, as always appreciate the contributions of both current and former friends of New Meadow and Ashford. Please help to sponsor a camper for the 2012 season by following the link on this page to a donation card.
Find out more about the overnight riding camp at New Meadow Farm Make a contribution using the fund's downloadable contribution card |
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