Associated Bridle Trails

 

At all paces, protective headgear (safety helmets) and suitable riding footwear (boot with heal) is required. While there will be divisions for hunt, pleasure or hacking, junior and western (all fences will have go-arounds), all western teams must have at least one western rider and junior teams must have at least one junior rider. Paces will be held rain or shine. Ribbons will be awarded from first to 10th place in each division. Riders will be able to accumulate points towards series awards. All of the following paces are fundraising events for non-profit organizations that maintain equestrian trails and support the preservation of open space.

 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14: The Greenwich Riding & Trails Association will hold its hunter pace on Sunday, October 14, from 8 am to noon, at Hughes/Wonham Field in Greenwich. Fee is $65 for adult riders and $40 for junior riders. Ribbons will be awarded. Call Claire Reed at 203-324-0434 for starting times.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28: The Newtown Bridle Lands Association will hold its Frost on the Pumpkin Pace on Sunday, October 28, 8 am to noon, at the farm on Mount Nebo Road in Newtown. Lunch will be served from 11 am to 2 pm. For further information, call 270-0830.

 

Adjacent Hunts

 

For a closer look at any of the paces listed below, visit www.adjacenthunts.com. An awards ceremony will immediately follow the final pace of the season – at Stone Valley – to honor the top point getters for the eight-pace series.

 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 – The Fairfield Country Hounds Hunter Pace will be held Sunday, October 14, on Curtis Road in Bridgewater. Newly-designed course, with go-arounds at all fences. Cost is $35 for members, $70 for non-members ($20 for juniors). Call Gigi Haber at 1-203-255-2522 for further information.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 – The Rombout Hunter Pace will be held Sunday, October 21, at Gone Away Farm on Browning Road in Hyde Park, New York. All fences will have go-arounds. Separate divisions for juniors. Hunting attire required. Cost is $35 for members, $70 for non-members ($20 for juniors). Call Joan Cohen at 1-845-297-6182 or email at joanlsc@earthlink.net for further information.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 – The Windy Hollow Hunter Pace will be held Sunday, October 28, at Hunts End Farm on Wolfpit Road in Sussex, New Jersey. Coolers to winners, ribbons award to top 10 places. Points can be earned. Formal attire required. Cost is $35 for members, $45 for non-members ($25 for juniors). Call Dorrie Roberts at 1-212-620-0427 (email at d3roberts@juno.com) or Lindie Scorsone at 1-845-351-2515 (email at lindiens@aol.com) for further information.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 – The Golden’s Bridge Hounds Hunter Pace will be held Sunday, November 4, at Baxter Road in North Salem, New York. Call Heidi Sweet at 1-203-778-3003 for further information.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 – Stone Valley Hounds Hunter Pace will be held Sunday, November 11, at Netherwood Acres Farm on Netherwood Road in Hyde Park, New York. Teams of two or three riders will begin at 10 am. All fences have go-arounds. Cost is $35 for members, $70 for non-members ($20 for juniors). Call Lisa Scarperi at 1-845-266-3774 for further information.

 

Horse Shows

 

SATURDAY and SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 and 14 – The third annual Pound Puppy Promenade will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and 14, from 11 am to 4 pm, at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport (Exit 18 off I-95). All animals are adoptable from local shelters. There will be fundraisers and pet information tables. Call 1-203-371-8289 for further information.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 – Hillside Equestrian Meadows at 1260 Woodtick Road in Wolcott will have its next CHSA and CHJA horse show on Sunday, October 21. There are many different divisions and Trainer Awards for the Day will be presented. Deadline for entry is Friday, October 19, at 5 pm. Call 1-203-910-5701 for further information

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 – An Old Time Draft Horse working demonstration will be held Sunday, October 21, from 10 am to 3 pm, at White Hollow Farm at the junction of Route 7 and Route 112 in Salisbury. The demonstration will include plowing, harrowing, log skidding, and corn binding. A horseshoeing demonstration will be held at 12 noon and a harnessing demonstration will be held at 1 pm. Admission is $2, with children under 12 free. Call Bob or Harriet Ellis at 1-860-567-8607 or Bill Buys at 1-860-485-1821 for further information.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 – The Woodbury Hunter Pace will be held on Sunday, November 4, in Woodbury. There will be several divisions, with ribbons awarded to 10th place and trophies for first place. Special awards – such as Best Matches Pair, Turtle Team, and Family Awards – will be presented. Call Carol Forgue at 1-860-274-3048 for further information.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 through SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11: Equine Affaire, the Great American Horse Exposition © will be held Thursday, November 8, through Sunday, November 11, at the Eastern States Exposition grounds in West Springfield, Massachusetts. There will be more than 200 different training clinics, seminars and demonstrations presented in five venues by nationally-recognized trainers, competitors and experts on horse management. Clinton Anderson, Richard Shrake, Karen and David O’Connor, Steffen Peters, George Morris, Larry Poulin, Stephen Kinney and others will all be on hand. Call 1-740-845-0085 or visit www.equineaffaire.com for further information.

Pet Events

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 – Animals for Life, an all-volunteer, non-destroy, non-profit animal rescue organization will host a public adoption for cats and kittens on Saturday, October 20, from 11 am to 4 pm, at the Southbury VFA Hall. Cats and kittens of every size, age and color are waiting for new homes. All have received their vaccinations and have been spayed or neutered (if old enough). Call 267-6777 for further information.