Windy Hollow Hunt
Hunting
Activities
WHH Silent Auction 2008
Item List - Page 1
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Proceeds go to the Windy Hollow Hunt hound fund, territory improvement, land preservation & a host of other worthy ends.
We would greatly appreciate your “irrational exuberance” in bidding for these wonderful items.
Cash and checks preferred. Please – minimum five-dollar increments.
e-1 Liquor Decanter
100 yr old antique, glass, Norwegian Liquor Decanter, with hand-etched
avian design.
Donated by: Anne MacCarthy
Opening Bid: $40
e-2
SPEND A DAY WITH A VET Spend a fun filled day in the country with
veterinary services equine vet, Dr. Herb Burns of Pine Bush Equine. Enjoy and
observe the passion, skill, and humor of this veterinarian as he follows a busy
schedule of appointments.
Donated by: Dr. Herb Burns, VMD
Opening Bid: $65
e-3 ESCAPE TO BELIZE
Seven days and six fantasy nights for two, at the Inn at Roberts Grove in
Belize. Good from May 1st to November 1st, 2008. "Roberts Grove adheres to
breathtakingly high standards, with personal attention and terrific food. These
haciendas on 15 lush acres between the Caribbean and Placencia Lagoon will not
remain a secret for very long" says Fodor's Choice. Hike through the jaguar
preserve, explore and swim more caves than anywhere else in the world, day trip
to the Monkey River to see the wild life w/out Disney, visit the Mayans (alive
and in the ruins), snorkel, scuba dive, kayak, great food, hot tubs on the roof
to watch the sunsets, and massages on the beach! Truly a spectacular and
unforgettable escape!! Does not include meals or tours.
Donated by: The Inn at Roberts Grove
Opening Bid: $750
e-4
Lunch and Trail Ride for 2 in Westchester County Explore historic
upstate NY via horseback with experienced horseman, Ian McCartney. Finish off
the day with lunch at the quaint Stone Barn Café.
Donated by: Ian McCartney
Opening Bid: $100
e-5
TWO GIANTS TICKETS, 2009 season
"GO BIG BLUE!"
Two tickets to a 2009 season home game at the Meadowlands Arena. Date to be
arranged.
Donated by: T. Marshall Swartwood
Opening Bid: $200
e-6 THE FALLEN FEW, WHH'S
SLIPPERY SADDLE WINES A fine
collection of assorted wines, made possible by those members who occasionally
found an opportunity to check out the ground conditions during the 2007 -
2008WHH season!
Donated by: The Fallen Few
Opening Bid: $80
e-7
Fox Hunting in Virginia, with the Reedy
Creek Hounds A Fabulous
Day's Fox Hunting in VA for two capable riders, horses and lodging
accommodations provided! Donated by: Jim Culleton, MFH
Opening Bid: $400
e-8
One Hour Jumping Lesson with Ian
McCartney Ian is an
experienced professional who worked for Tatra Farms after graduating from Alfred
University. He then held position of road manager with Grand Prix rider, Peter
Wylde. After a year at Riverstone as a riding instructor, he opened his
own business at Hunt Farm. In 2001, he moved to his current location at Chicory
Meadow.
Donated by: Ian McCartney
Opening Bid: $40
e-9 Brand New 13" TV
Donated by: Caroline Curran
Opening Bid: $75
e-10 GET OUT OF WORK PERMIT #1, 2008 WHH SEASON (yes, others may be
available!) Consider the advantages … no early morning, rainy day,
back stretching territory work. Simply write the check, and one member can avoid
either the work party or fundraiser assignments for the 2008 Hunt season! (Does
not include Hunt Breakfasts) Know somebody else who is interested? There are
limited additional "certificates" available!
Donated by: WHH Masters
Opening Bid: $1,000
e-11 TWO NY RANGER TICKETS!!
Come to Madison Square Garden to see the
Rangers play hockey!
Donated by: Niki & Tom LaSala
Opening Bid: $75
e-12
Two Tickets to "The View"
Come see the 2003 Daytime Emmy Award winning
Talk Show with such celebrities as Barbara Walters and Whoopi Goldberg. Located
at 320 West 66th Street, NYC.
Donated by: Niki & Tom LaSala
Opening
Bid: $50
e-13
Dinner for 2 Bar Louis in the Hotel
Fauchere, Milford PA
Bar Louis is the sleek, stylish bistro in the beautifully renovated Hotel
Fauchère in Milford. Under the supervision of Executive Chef Michael Glatz,
this gem features innovative bistro fare using only the freshest ingredients in
signature style.
Donated by: Pike County Dispatch
Opening Bid: $40
e-14 Dinner for 2 at River Rock Inn, Rt
6/209, Milford, PA
Another top ten of 2006 restaurants per critic Bill Guilfoyle who wrote: "Except
for the large sign by the road, there are few hints that this is a restaurant,
or, as it calls itself, 'An American Bistro'. One look at the menu here and you
realize that the label is on target. The selections here are a collection of
innovative and interesting dishes with numerous global influences and
components."
Donated by: Pike County Dispatch
Opening Bid: $50
e-15 Five Box Seat Tickets to one
weekend of Grand Circuit Racing in Goshen, NY Weekend racing from June
1-July 4, 2008. Come
enjoy an Historic Equine Weekend! Enjoy Standardbred Racing at the Goshen
Historic Track. Take a private tour of the Standardbred Hall of Fame and Museum.
Enjoy a discounted dinner at the Former Clubhouse of the Orange County Hounds,
now LeBaron's restaurant.
Donated by: Bernie & Heidi White
Opening Bid: $125
e-16 Horse evaluation by Dr. Marla
Blauschild Get
an evaluation of your equine partner to find out why he isn't going just right.
Donated by: Emily Wiley
Opening Bid: $75
e-17 Private 1 Hour Jumping Lesson
One
hour private lesson with Linda Mancini, talented rider and coach, at Winner's
Circle Farm, Warwick, NY.
Donated by: Linda Mancini
Opening Bid: $35
e-18 Semi-private jumping lesson for 2
riders
One
hour semi-private lesson at Winner's Circle Farm's outdoor jump course, taught
by Linda Mancini.
Donated by: Linda Mancini
Opening Bid: $55
e-19 Equestrian Themed Coat Rack
Exquisite equestrian coat rack that is appropriate for any horse enthusiasts'
home.
Donated by: Faye Lazaroff
Opening Bid: $125
e-20 Stone Horse Head
Statuesque stone horse head to compliment any horse lovers estate. Dimensions
are 13x10x6.
Donated by: Frank Kemble
Opening Bid: $45
e-22 Apartment for the weekend in NYC
Come
wake up in the city that never sleeps - NYC! Spend an action-packed weekend in
Manhattan in Marc Suffern's apartment.
Donated by: Marc Suffern II, Esq.
Opening Bid: $250
e-23 Hunting Silhouette Handcrafted
by noted artist, Shayne Haysom - this will be a large wall-sized piece of art -
similar to that in the Wiley homestead! Here's your chance to make a real
statement about your passion!
Donated by: Shayne Haysom
Opening Bid: $250
e-24 NETHERWOOD ACRES TRAIL RIDE for
Two This
Sunday morning 2 hour trail ride, horse included, is hosted by Bob Smith through
the lovely Hyde Park, Dutchess County countryside - with jumping available. Bring
a friend or buy both rides for yourself!
Donated by: Bob Smith
Opening Bid: $125
e-25 A Weekend in Virginia
The
home and stable of Milly & Matt Baker in Boyce, Va
will be your home base to enjoy for fox hunting or trail riding in the Blue
Ridge Hunt countryside. For two visitors and two horses. Dates by arrangement.
Donated by: Milly & Matt Baker
Opening Bid: $125
e-26 Last Will & Testament
Foxhunting is a dangerous sport ! Marc Suffern, Esq. will help you manage risk and
support your loved ones by drafting your will.
Donated by: Marc Suffern, Esq.
Opening Bid: $125
e-27 Foxy Boot Scraper
An
enchanting resin sculpted fox with a large stiff bristle to leave the mud
outside!
Donated by: Lindie Scorsone
Opening Bid: $65
e-28 ORGANIZE YOUR OFFICE or MESSY ROOM
Emily Wiley creates order out of chaos. No job is too daunting - papers
everywhere, shoes strewn around the room, missing gloves - she'll take it on!
References available upon request.
Donated by: Emily Wiley
Opening Bid: $50
e-29 Beautiful Brand New Stable Sheet
from the Horse and Rider tack Shop
Dress up your horse in this lovely stable sheet. Can be returned for another
size and color.
Donated by: Kristina Baumann
Opening Bid: $50
e-30 Unique artwork from esteemed
artist, Cricket Cavin
Beautiful work from WHH's own Cricket Cavin.
Donated by: Cricket Cavin
Opening Bid: $200