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The Second Company Governor's Horse Guard will hold its annual Open House on October 1, from 10 am to 2 pm, and its facilities on the campus of Fairfield Hills.

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The Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard will hold its annual Open House on October 1, from 10 am to 2 pm, and its facilities on the campus of Fairfield Hills.

Visitors will have an opportunity to watch demonstrations by guard personnel as well as a presentation of the Quadrille by guest performers from Gray’s Friesian Farm out of neighboring Easton. There will be “Cavalry Horse” rides for the kids as well as tours of the facilities.

Information packets and membership applications will be available to those who may be interested in carrying on the cavalry tradition here in Connecticut.

The Guard is also currently seeking new members. Classes start this winter.

If you have an interest in finding out more about the Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard or in joining the unit, log on to www.thehorseguard.com for an application or call 426-9046 to schedule an appointment during one of Thursday evening or Sunday afternoon drills. Military or riding experience is not necessary.

Weekly drills are conducted at the Newtown Military Reservation. Anyone in good physical condition between the ages of 18 and 55 may apply. Troopers are dedicated to performing in ceremonial events such as parades, funeral honor squads, gubernatorial inaugurals, presidential inaugural parades and other events at the order of either the Connecticut’s Governor or Adjutant General.

Members are also dedicated to preserving the history of the cavalry in the state of Connecticut and to participating in community service activities such as a special needs riding program and fund raising events for St. Jude Children’ Hospital, the North American Riding for the Handicap Association (NARHA), and the local food pantry.

The Second Horse participates in weekly drills that cover military drill and ceremony, weapons training and military horsemanship. Members also participate in a weeklong Annual Training, held at Camp Rell in Nyantic, where troopers are housed in military barracks and are provided with the opportunity to access the military training facilities available at this National Guard training facility.

The Second Horse has been serving the citizenry of Connecticut since 1808 and is one of the oldest horse Cavalry Units in continuous service in the United States.

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