The Right Spin
By Paula Parisi May 30, 2012“Putting the ‘fun’ back in fundraising” is how CPHA Foundation president George Chatigny described the 8th Annual California Professional Horesmen’s Assn. Bowling Benefit, which raised $4,000 over two rounds on Friday, May 25.
The event drew 100 bowlers and their friends to the Pickwick Bowl in Burbank on May 25, and coincided with the Langer Equestrian Group’s Memorial Day Classic Horse Show at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. “This was the best bowling benefit we’ve had to date.The excitement of the lanes and the friendly competitive atmosphere made for a beautiful evening,” Chatigny said.
The CPHA Foundation is a benevolent organization dedicated to aiding equine professionals (including trainers, riders, grooms and other support staff) in times of need. Assistance comes in the form of scholarships, grants and gifts. A recent beneficiary is the widow of Alain Vaillancourt, a top rider and trainer who succumbed to pancreatic cancer.
The CPHA Foundation’s mission statement also includes educating good principles of horsemanship and fostering amateur equestrian sports and sportsmanship.
The next CPHAF event is a fishing trip on Aug. 13, between the Blenheim Summer Classic I and II shows. The group will board the Clemente at Dana Point Sportsfishing. Although Chatigny, who has been angling since he was “a little squirt,” is a serious enthusiast of the sport, everyone is welcome and rental equipment is available. Tickets are $100 each and participation is limited to 30.
“There is nothing better than being out on the ocean for a day of sunshine and California offshore fishing. You don’t have to be a pro to enjoy that. The most fun we’ve had was with silly things like the girls outfishing the guys. The idea is to have a good time.”
Chatigny had previously organized similar events, but this is the first time it will be under the auspices of the CPHAF. Included in registration is a Mega Buck Raffle ticket, valued at $100, “which essentially makes the fishing trip free,” Chatigny said. Deadline for sign-up is Aug. 1, and interested parties can contact Chatigny by emailing george@la-equestriancenter.com or phoning (818) 254-5913.
Complete results from the Bowling Benefit follow the image gallery. All photos by Paula Parisi / The Equestrian News
The LEG Up Bowlers was the 2nd place team with 1389 pins toppled. (L to R) Rob Outwater, Walt Malkiewicz, Brian Seavers, Marnye Langer, Ian Elliott
LEGISequine.com Strikers took 10th place among the teams. (L to R) Kelley Gastelun, Gina Economu, captain Sarah Berry, Emily Devers, Matt Harris
B.C. Cameron, team captain of the 1st place Bowled Over.
Team McAllister (standing, L to R) Jenni Martin McAllister, Steve McAllister, Nick Rossi; (seated, L to R) Julia Begun, Andre Barbarossa and Ximena Rossi.
Jenni McAllister with Team McAllister sponsors Cherie and Amanda McQuady.
Winter Park Farms' Tim Beals with Steve McAllister of Martin McAllister Training
The Los Angeles Equestrian Center's Bowled Tendons, from left, Rafa Naranjo, Damien Naranjo, team captain George Chatigny, Tresa Chatigny and Paula Parisi
Tresa Chatigny of Bowled Tendons took Ladies High Series honors.
Gina Economou of Pepperwood Riding Center with Paula Parisi of The Equestrian News.
TES Honey Badgers (L to R) Rick Wycis, team sponsor Steve Weeks, Stephanie Kandt, Laura Baker, Abi Burguijoy and Bethany Goodfellow
Team McAllister bowler Nancy Beals and husband Tim Beals.
Bowled Over’s Derek Gray 'Tebowling'
The Allen Ring East team came in 6th. (L to R) Mark Farndale and Ali Leopold, team co-captains, with Kate Dear, Regis Ganee, Joe Farly, Jenny Decker and Laura Griffin
The CPHA Chaps placed 9th. (L to R) Charlotte Robson, Jack Robson, Ruthie Frazier, Chris Nobler, Alison Dyer and Travis Hertzberg
Erin Fry (far right) celebrates her 18th birthday as part of the Citrus Hill Farms team, which includes (from left) Sarah Jane Haskins, Dylan Brand, Catherine Malzahn and Demi Stiegler
From right, Mark Malzahn and Chuck Fry and Monica Ward, with friend from CWD.
ShowBiz Magazine's Kathy Hobstetter and The Equestrian News' Paula Parisi
The Shadowbrook Stables teams, The Bowling Stones and the Gutter Girls. Standing, L to R: Nicole Husky, Chris Giffin, Jeni Brown, Mike Keener, Mike Round, Bill Bacheller, Leslie Chin; seated, L to R: Emma Lindstrom, Kevan Husky, Stacey Bacheller
First placed team Bowled Over (from left) Teri Salazar, Katie Salazar, team captain BC Cameron, Dylan Jimenez and Derek Gray
LEGIS Strikers, from left, Sarah Murphy, Arielle Pearce, Mike Harris and Emily Devers
Team McAllister: Nancy Beal, Julia Begun and Andre Barbarossa.
TEAM RESULTS
Bowled Over 1st LAEC and CEA
LEG Up Bowlers 2nd Langer Equestrian Group
Del Rey Do Its 3rd Los Angeles Equestrian Center
T.E.S. Honey Badgers 4th Traditional Equitation School
Shadowbrook # 1 5th Shadowbrook
Allen Ring East 6th Ali Leopold & Mark Farndale
Team McAllister 7th Steve & Jenni McAllister
Elvenstar 8th Elvenstar
CPHA Chaps 9th CPHA
Bowled Tendons 10th CEA
LEGISequine.com Strikers LEGIS
The Big Cats Starlane Farms
The “A” Team Starlane Farms
The Big Dogs Starlane Farms
Valdo and his Friends Starlane Farms
Citrus Hill Farms Citrus Hill Farms
Shadowbrook # 2 Shadowbrook
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS – WOMEN’S HIGH GAME
Stephanie Kandt Champion T.E.S. Honey Badgers 171
Tresa Chatigny Reserve Bowled Tendons 166
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS – MEN’S HIGH GAME
Dylan Jimenez Champion Bowled Over 244
Brian Seavers Reserve LEG Up Bowlers 190
WOMEN’S HIGH SERIES
Tresa Chatigny Champion Bowled Tendons 317
Whitney Coleman Reserve Big Dog Bowlers 285
MEN’S HIGH SERIES
Dylan Jimenez Champion Bowled Over 453
Brian Seavers Reserve LEG Up Bowlers 362
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