Fall Hunter Pace

MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Bridle Land Association will hold its annual Fall Hunter Pace on Sunday, September 28, at Larkin’s Farm, South Street. The ride is open to all riders, and helmets and negative coggins are required. All jumps have go-arounds. The pace is part of the Associated Bridle Trails Fall Pace series, and ribbons will be awarded in four divisions: Hunt, Pleasure, Junior, and Western.

Lunch for riders is included, and non-riders are welcome to purchase lunch.

For more information, please call ShawnaLee Kwashnak at 203-598-0065.

NBLA Hunter Pace

The Newtown Bridle Lands Association will hold the 30th Annual “Frost on the Pumpkin” Hunter Pace on October 26 on Mount Nebo Road. The NBLA invites the public to enjoy a fun day of cross country riding in Newtown’s beautiful equestrian community which includes miles of trails and spectacular fields. Jumps and go-rounds abound over an 8-10 mile course. After the Pace attendees will enjoy a catered lunch and awards. Prizes will be given for the Best Costumed Team, the youngest rider and the “Jack Benny” (oldest horse and rider combined age). For non-riders, friends and family members, lunch tickets may be pre-purchased (or take a chance and purchase on the day of the pace). For details visit nblact.com or call Terry at 203-791-4853.