5 – The Hoopdance Hollow Charity Horse Show will be held Saturday, May 5, in Bantam. Call 860-305-5070 for further information.

5 – H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut will hold an Open House on Saturday, May 5, from 10 am to 3 pm, at its facility on 43 Wilbur Road in Washington. Luke, the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdale, will be on hand along with Frank Marlin & The Country Callers Band and The Mad Hatters. Pony rides for small children will be held from 1 to 3 pm. Call 860-868-1960 for further information.

6 – The Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard will hold its annual Spring Judged Pleasure Ride on Sunday, May 6, 9 am to 12 pm, on its grounds at Fairfield Hills. For start times or questions call Sgt. Jackie Sundblade at 203-729-5646 or Sgt. Karen deFriesse at 203-775-9781. Donations are $40 through April 20 and $45 on the day of the event. Riders are requested to wear safety helmets and riders under 18 must have their registration form signed by parent or guardian. All participants MUST have both negative Coggins and rabies certificate for each horse ... NO EXCEPTIONS. Visit www.thehorseguard.com for more information and registration forms.

6 – Brushy Hill Farm in Southbury will hold a Schooling Show on Sunday, May 6. Divisions will include Micro, Walk/Trot, Short Stirrup, Green Hunter, Low Hunter, Suitable Hunter, Equitation, Adult and Pleasure. For further information and prize list, call Ev at 203-262-6466. Advanced entries are appreciated and encouraged. For more info on other Brushy Hill Farm events, visit www.brushyhillfarm.com.

11 – The Penn-Marydel Hound Show will be held Friday, May 11. Contact Nancy Dougherty at 610-255-4366.

12 – An indoor Tack & Tag Sale to benefit Greener Pastures Rescue will be held Saturday, May 12, 10 am to 4 pm, at Spring Valley Farm in Westbrook. Call 860-399-4105.

13 – The Adjacent Hunts Puppy Show will be held Sunday, May 13, at the Rombout Hunt Kennels at 45 Schultzville Road in Straatsburg, New York. Contact Suzie Cannavino at 845-266-5102 or email gafarminc@aol.com for further information.

13 – The Windy Hollow Hunter Pace will be held Sunday, May 13, at Spanktown Road in Florida, New York. Call Shayne Haysom at 845-986-3073 or visit www.windyhollowhunt.org for further information.

14 – A Mother’s Day Ride will be held Monday, May 14, at Locket’s Meadow Riding Center in Bethany. Call 203-393-1853.

17 – The Newtown Bridle Lands Association will hold its membership dinner on Tuesday, April 17, at 7 pm, at the Newtown Meeting House. The NBLA wishes to thank all members for their support and welcome newcomers with free dinner (BYOB).For information, call Stephanie Lennon at 426-6104.

20 – The Old Chatham Hunt Jumping Clinic will be held Sunday, May 20, at Three Winds Farm in Averil Park, New York. Contact Betsy Worthington at 518-281-2834 or 518-477-6161 or email jumphigh83@aol.com for further information.

20 – The 4-H Spring Benefit Horse Show will be held Sunday, May 20, at the Cooperative Extension System grounds on Stony Hill Road in Bethel. The open schooling show will host divisions English Equitation, Hunt Seat, Western, and Trail. New this year is the Super Horse Division in the Western Ring and on the Hunt Course. Most classes will be pinned through sixth place with the first place winner also receiving a trophy. Divisions are awarded champion and reserve ribbons. Bit of Tack will also be awarding a special prize to all Division winners. The high point horse and rider combination from both the Spring Benefit and Fall Nutmeg shows will receive year end awards in several divisions.       Proof of a current rabies vaccination (within one year) will be checked at the gate for each animal.      Refreshments will be available on the grounds. For a prize list, stop by the Cooperative Extension System, 67 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, or call 203-207-8440.

20 – The Woodbury Litchfield Hill Foxhounds Spring Trail ride will be held Sunday, May 20, at Anderson Farm, 25 Anderson Road, Morris. The ride features panoramic views, rolling farmlands, woodlands, meadows and streams with fences of post and rails, coops, stonewalls, gates and logs approximately 2’6’’ with a go-around at every fence. Registration fee includes trail ride and lunch. For information and pre-registration, call Joel Serota, MFH, at 203-263-2113 (before 9 pm).

27 – Red Horse Stables in Southbury will hold a Dressage Schooling Show on Sunday, May 27. Call 203-313-5305.

28 – The Bedford Riding Lanes Association will hold its Memorial Day Country Pace & Luncheon on Monday, May 28, at the John Jay Homestead State Historic Site on Route 22 in Katonah, New York. There will be go-arounds at all fences. Negative Coggins tests and safety helmets are required. First team will be out at 7:30 am and last team will be out at 11:30 am. The Steak & Chicken Luncheon and BBQ will be from 12 noon to 2 pm with a raffle drawing at 1:30 pm. There will be ribbons for top 10 places in all divisions. Fee for pace and luncheon is $70 for BRLA members and $80 for non-members ($50 and $60, respectively, for junior members). Non-riders are welcome for lunch: $30 for adults and $20 for juniors. Contact Caroll Bancel at cjbancel@msn.com for further information.

28 – A Dr Max Gayhwyler Clinic will be held Monday, May 28, at Locket’s Meadow Riding Center in Bethany. Call 203-393-1853.

JUNE

 

3 – Brushy Hill Farm in Southbury will hold a Schooling Show on Sunday, June 3. Divisions will include Micro, Walk/Trot, Short Stirrup, Green Hunter, Low Hunter, Suitable Hunter, Equitation, Adult and Pleasure. For further information and prize list, call Ev at 203-262-6466. Advanced entries are appreciated and encouraged. For more info on other Brushy Hill Farm events, visit www.brushyhillfarm.com.

3 – The Golden’s Bridge Hounds Pace will be held Sunday, June 3, at The Race Track on Baxter Road in North Salem, New York. Contact Cindy Selian at 845-279-4191 or email horselover56@msn.com for further information.

10 – The Old Chatham Hunt Trail Ride will be held Saturday, June 9, at Good Hope Farm on County Route 66 in Malden Bridge, New York. Contact Rick Wilson at 518-781-0609 or 518-774-9289 or email wilson.rick@prodigy.net for further information.

17 – The Rombout Hunt Combined Test will be held Sunday, June 17, at Goneaway Farm in Hyde Park, New York. Contact Gaile Novak at 845-266-3747 or email ravenbrookfarm@optonline.net for further information.

 

JULY

 

14 – The Rombout Hunt Poker Trail Ride will be held Saturday, July 14, at Goneaway Farm in Hyde Park, New York. Contact Jill McClabb at 917-209-0807 or email ravenbrookfarm@optonline.net for further information.

15 – Brushy Hill Farm in Southbury will hold a Schooling Show on Sunday, July 15. Divisions will include Micro, Walk/Trot, Short Stirrup, Green Hunter, Low Hunter, Suitable Hunter, Equitation, Adult and Pleasure. For further information and prize list, call Ev at 203-262-6466. Advanced entries are appreciated and encouraged. For more info on other Brushy Hill Farm events, visit www.brushyhillfarm.com.

 

AUGUST

 

5 – The Old Chatham Hunt Mix and Max Three-Phase Schooling Event will be held Sunday, August 5, at the Old Chatham Sheepherding Company on Shaker Museum Road in Old Chatham. Contact Sue Smith at 518-225-2024 or email freling2@aol.com for further information.

12 – Brushy Hill Farm in Southbury will hold a Schooling Show on Sunday, August 12. Divisions will include Micro, Walk/Trot, Short Stirrup, Green Hunter, Low Hunter, Suitable Hunter, Equitation, Adult and Pleasure. For further information and prize list, call Ev at 203-262-6466. Advanced entries are appreciated and encouraged. For more info on other Brushy Hill Farm events, visit www.brushyhillfarm.com.

26 – The Golden Bridge’s Hounds Pace will be held Sunday, August 26, at MeriMac Farm in Amenia, New York. Contact Peter Moritz at 203-438-8008 or email info@goldenbridgehounds.org for further information.