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Chrislar Highlights


We've had so many fantastic experiences and events over the years! Here are some of our highlights. You can also see our latest news on Facebook.



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NEMHA Hall of Fame Award

We were honored to be awarded by NEHMA with the Hall of Fame Award, and so thankful to our Chrislar family who surprised us with by placing this ad.



Shelly’s first foal & he’s a good one!!!

Chrislar Farm is excited to welcome it’s newest arrival …. It’s a BOY!!! This adorable colt was born on June 15, 2021 at 3:00 am (Canon x CBMF Solo Act).

Shelly's with her new foal
Shelly's foal having a napl

Congratulations to Ella Willis & her Family on the purchase of “D. R. LUCKY DOUGLAS”!!

This is Ella’s first horse and she picked a good one!!! “Douglas” is a Registered Morgan gelding; they will continue their lessons/training/showing under the direction of Chrislar Farm!!

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Douglas and Ella Awards Presentation at OKC Championship horse show Ella and her family with their new Morgan gelding Douglas

Congratulations to Joelle Freenstra on her purchase of “MCS DONNA LORAINE”!

You picked a good one!! “Bridgett” will continue her training and showing under the direction of Tristy Redmond, Ridgeback Stables in MI. We wish you lots of great fun with this wonderful mare!!

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MCS DONNA LORAINE - victory parade at OKC Championship horse show Congratulations to Joelle Freenstra on her purchase of MCS DONNA LORAINE

TEAM CHRISLAR attended the Rowley Riding & Driving Club (RRDC) Spring Show

TEAM CHRISLAR attended the Rowley Riding & Driving Club (RRDC) Open Horse Show on Sunday, May 5, 2019. A huge THANK YOU to the entire Chrislar Staff for all the preparation leading up to the day of the show and to Sarah Keyes & Carly Cibelli for coaching our exhibitors and getting them in/out of the ring promptly!! Many thanks to all our “Extended Farm Family” who come to the show to assist and cheer everyone on!!! Congratulations to all our riders!!!! CHRISLAR PROUD!!! Many more photos on Facebook!! Stay tuned for upcoming one-day shows for our Students/Clients.

Chrislar Group at  Rowley Riding & Driving Club (RRDC) Spring Show
Ressler Family at  Rowley Riding & Driving Club (RRDC) Spring Show
Carly and Sarah at  Rowley Riding & Driving Club (RRDC) Spring Show

CHRISLAR FARM attended UPHA-14 Spring Premiere Horse Show

CHRISLAR FARM attended UPHA-14 Spring Premiere Horse Show April 17-20, 2019. Our Exhibitors enjoyed a great show!! Very proud of our Riders and new Horse/Rider Combinations!!!! Congratulations to Mia Mercurio & “Cedar Creek Dubonnet” who “aced” patterns in AMHA SS Medal and SS Equitation Championship!!! Nice rides by Sis Bergeron-Allen with “Whispering In The Wind” in the Western Pleasure Division and the new combination of Sis & “GLB Man Of The Hour GCH” in their debut performances in the English Pleasure Division!!! The “RISING STARS YOUTH GROUP” participated in their first YOUTH CONTEST !!! CHRISLAR PROUD!!!!

Mia and Nicky at UPHA-14 2019 Spring Show
Ozzie at UPHA-14 2019 Spring Show
Sis on Onyx at UPHA-14 2019 Spring Show

Mass Morgan Awards Banquet

CHRISLAR is proud of their 2018 Year End Awards Winners for Mass Morgan Horse Association!!! Congratulations to: Emily Lloyd, Open Western Pleasure with “MSV Sein’ Double”; Mia Mercurio, AM/Jr. Exhibitor English Pleasure with “Cedar Creek Dubonnet”; and Sis Bergeron Allen, Specialty In Hand with “Whispering In The Wind”!!! Well done and looking forward to 2019 Show Season!!!

Chrislar group at Mass Morgan Awards Banquet
Mass Morgan Awards Banquet - table setting

“RISING STARS AMHA YOUTH GROUP”

If you are a student at Chrislar and are interested in the Youth Group, Please speak with Your Instructor!! Lots of upcoming meetings and activities!!!

Congratulations to Sis Bergeron Allen on her purchase of “GLB MAN OF THE HOUR GCH”

Watch for this “Team” in the Amateur & Masters Division at a show near you!!!!

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Chrislar Farm sold RPS The Educator to Meisha Mavatt

2018 RRDC Annual Awards Banquet on January 2019

Team Chrislar is very proud of all their RRDC Annual Award Winners. Students compete at the RRDC One-Day Open Shows to accumulate points towards high end awards. A great Awards Banquet and well-deserved Riders!!! Congratulations!!! (RRDC Shows Spring/May 5, 2019 & Fall/September 8, 2019).

Chrislar group at the 2018 RRDC Annual Awards Banquet on January 2019

"The Adventures of MIss KItty - Finding a New Home" Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

This is the true story of Miss Kitty... a small young kitten who stowed away in Chris and Larry's horse trailer while on their way from their horse farm in Massachusetts to the Morgan Horse Grand National and World Champion Horse Show in Oklahoma City, an 1800-mile trip. Her daring attitude, self-confidence and trusting spirit leads her to a new life full of fun, love and happiness. The book is 26 pages including title pages, and includes 20 children friendly color illustrations of Miss Kitty's adventure after stowing away on the horse trailer. There are 1 to 3 sentences on each page related to the illustration. There are 2 photos of Miss Kitty: 1 at the end of the story and 1 on the back cover. We hope you enjoy reading Miss Kitty's story, and will share it with your friends and family. We anticipate that this is the first book in a series as we follow Miss Kitty's adventures. The second book is already in process – you'll have to wait to see what she's up to in her new home at Chrislar Horse Farm - what an adventure!

"The Adventures of MIss KItty - Finding a New Home" is available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

The Adventures of MIss KItty - Finding a New Home - book cover Child and adult enjoying reading The Adventures of MIss KItty - Finding a New Home book
Child with her The Adventures of MIss KItty - Finding a New Home book
The Adventures of MIss KItty - Finding a New Home book - book poster

Seacoast Morgan/Open Horse Show at Deerfield July 2018

TEAM CHRISLAR just returned from the Seacoast Morgan/Open Horse Show held at Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NH. Our Exhibitors did a great job and we all enjoyed visiting with old friends and making new ones!!!!

Nicky wins medal - with her family at Seacoast Morgan/Open Horse Show in Deerfield
Clay wins Championship at Seacoast Morgan/Open Horse Show in Deerfield Nicky wins Junior Ex. Pleasure Championship at Seacoast Morgan/Open Horse Show in Deerfield

Onxy with Murphy girls at Seacoast Morgan/Open Horse Show in Deerfield

Greater Boston Charity Horse Show May 2018

Team Chrislar enjoyed good competition at the Greater Boston Charity Horse Show held at Topsfield Fairgrounds, May 14-27, 2018

Greater Boston Charity Horse Show May 2018 - Felix getting the Blue Ribbon
Greater Boston Charity Horse Show May 2018 - Bouke and Kate
Greater Boston Charity Horse Show May 2018 - Nicky and Mia

April Vacation CAMP CHRISLAR

Two days during school vacation week!! Lots of FUN!!! Thank you Ann Walker & Carly Cibelli for heading this up for the kids ... Thanks too for the other Staff members who filled in as needed!!!

Group at April Camp Chrislar
Group 2 at April Camp Chrislar

CHRISLAR FARM congratulates their Mass Morgan Horse Association Champions!!!

Mia Mercurio & "Cedar Creek Dubonnet" Champion Walk-Trot English Pleasure. Sis Bergeron Allen & "Whispering In The Wind" Champion Specialty In Hand. CHRISLAR PROUD and looking forward to upcoming 2018 Show Season!!!

Mia getting Mass Morgan Horse show association award Sis getting Mass Morgan Horse show Association Championship award
Mia competing at horse show
Sis with her horse - Champion Specialty in hand

Chris Cassanti honored with United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA-14) Hall of Fame Award

Chris says ”What an honor it was for me to be presented with United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA-14) Hall of Fame Award at the NEMHA/UPHA Weekend Getaway and Awards Banquets!! Thank you so very much!!

OMG....I sat on the NEMHA Board of Directors back in the 1980/1990's and served three terms as NEMHA President. We were all talking about the HISTORY section we will put together at this year's Horse Show!! Great NEMHA History with Chris & Susan Colleton!!!!

Enjoyed attending the UPHA-14 Breakfast and meeting today in Portsmouth, NH as well. Well done everyone...keep up the good work!!!!!

NEMHA Past and Current President: Bob Harb, Chris Cassenti, Joan Travers, Judy Travers, Dick Pitman

New England Morgan Horse Association’s (NEMHA) Past & Current President
Bob Harb, Chris Cassenti, Joan Travers, Judy Travers & Dick Pitman.

Chris presented with UPHA Hall of Fame award
UPHA Hall of Fame award ribbon

Great Fun at "Camp Chrislar" February School Vacation Week

Thank you, Ann Walker for providing a Great day for the kids to enjoy a day of learning and FUN!!! Kids enjoyed barn work, grooming, blacksmith/farrier demo, lunch, crafts (great horse-shoe decorating picture frame), fun quiz, and enjoying the Chrislar Experience!


Chrislar Farm Horse Owners enjoy many “Activities” throughout the year!!!

So... the “CHRISLAR FARM LADIES” (well and Kevin), enjoy going out on group trail rides when the weather is cooperating!!! We ride in the abutting Georgetown-Rowley State Forest Trails!! We also go on Beach Rides (weather permitting) to Salisbury & Hampton Beach!!

CHRISLAR FARM is preparing the 2018 Horse Show Schedule for our local and national (Morgan) competitors!!! Be part of TEAM CHRISLAR!!! If you are interested in purchasing a horse of your own...please let our Staff assist you!!!

Chrislar group riding at Salisbury beach
Tony and Chris riding at Salisbury beach
Tony and Tigger gallop at Salisbury beach
Chrislar group trail riding
Chrislar group trail riders line up for photo
Sis trail riding
trail photo from the back of the horse

Sad passing of Our Beloved "BAILEY"

Everyone at Chrislar Farm is grieving the loss of our beloved "BAILEY"!! She was owned by Chris Martin since "Bailey" was just a two year old!! Erin Martin enjoyed having "Bailey" in her life well...for most of her life!!! Erin and Chris both enjoyed the show ring with "Bailey" and Chrislar Farm was her HOME!! RIP "Bailey"!!

Chris and Erin Marin’s Bailey

Year End Awards at the Rowley Riding & Driving Club Annual Banquet 2018

Chrislar was proud of all their clients who won Year End Awards at the Rowley Riding & Driving Club Annual Banquet on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Angelica’s Banquet Facility in Middleton!!! Visit our Facebook page for more photos!!!

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Chrislar group at Rowley Riding & Driving Club Annual Banquet on Saturday, January 6, 2018

Chrislar Group


Chrislar staff at Rowley Riding & Driving Club Annual Banquet on Saturday, January 6, 2018

Chrislar Staff - Ann Walker was not available at the time of the photo

MSPCA/NEVINS FARM Annual “Horses Helping Horses” Beach Ride

The MSPCA/NEVINS FARM Annual “Horses Helping Horses” Beach Ride was held October 2017 at Cranes Beach, Ipswich, MA. A great attendance and great fundraiser!! Chrislar enjoyed a great day…weather was 70 degrees!!!!!

Carly and Bouke riding at Crane beach
Rose and Mario enjoying riding through water at Crane beach
Chrislar group at trailer after beach ride
Sis and friends at Crane beach

TEAM CHRISLAR enjoyed yet another Group Getaway!!!

Four days of trail riding, bicycle riding, hiking, touring and more at ACADIA NATIONAL PARK!! Be part of the TEAM and activities with your own horse!!! The Draft mare Chris is riding is available to purchase!!!!

Chrislar group at Acadia National Park
Peppy and Kalina (belgian mare for sale) at Acadia National Park
Rick and girls at Acadia National Park
Tiger driving at Acadia National Park


TEAM CHRISLAR is happy to announce CARLY CIBELLI has joined our Staff!!!

Carly is a MA Licensed Instructor and happy to schedule private and group lessons with YOU!!!! Check out the Chrislar riding lesson SPECIAL for new students!!!!

Riding instructor with horse Carly Cibelli Carly Cibelli riding a horse

CHRISLAR FARM'S Miniature Sicilian Donkey "Barney" has a gig tonight Friday April 14th, 2017

CHRISLAR FARM'S Miniature Sicilian Donkey "Barney" has a public appearance/"gig" on Friday evening at Asbury Grove, Hamilton, MA. Many churches in the area participate in this Easter Celebration. "Barney" will accompany Jesus in a scene at this event that starts at 7:30PM. As vehicles drive through the park, they will view many different Biblical Scenes for Easter!!! Will keep you posted! Love that he is earning his keep!!!

Barney the donkey that will be at the event

Chrislar's Afghan Hounds on Animal Planet!!!!

Chrislar's Afghan Hounds CURRENTLY APPEARING on Animal Planet's TV Show "Dogs 101"!!! Each hour long TV segment of this series previews five different breeds ... watch for the segment with the AFGHAN HOUND!!! The shows will rotate throughout the year with re-runs later in the season as well.

Tasha having Doggie Cam installed
"Tasha" having the Doggie Cam installed

Chrislar's Morgan horses in a Ralph Lauren Advertisement

Chrislar's Morgan horses were models in a Ralph Lauren advertisement for the Fall Collection. at the Crane Estate in Ipswich.

See photos and read more about it.

Chrislarwear - great gift idea!

Gift Certificates and Chrislarwear (Windbreakers, Winter Jackets, Winter Vests, and other apparel t-shirts, sweatshirts, golf shirts) make great gifts for Birthdays, Anniversaries and other occasions!!!!



Openings for Private and Group lessons!

Openings have become available for PRIVATE LESSONS due to students graduating into Group Lessons. Group Lessons have openings for riders with some experience!! Great exercise, stress relief, and FUN ACTIVITIES!!!!

Our Staff

Manager: Larry Cassenti. Trainers: Chris Cassenti and Lynne Pomerleau.

Instructor/Assistant Trainer/Caretaker:

Cathy Caruccio, Jackie Medico, Ann Walker, Sarah Keyes, Nicole Grainger.

Farrier: Butch Saunders.

Veterinarian: SRH Veterinary Services.

Dentist: Gary Saccocia.

(Staff biographies)

NEED ADVICE? HAVE QUESTIONS? PLEASE KNOW THAT CHRIS, LARRY & THE ENTIRE STAFF ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU!


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944 Haverhill Street
Rowley Massachusetts 01969

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