SEPTEMBER

 

10… The 4-H Fall Nutmeg Benefit Horse Show has been slated for Sunday, September 10, at the Cooperative Extension System grounds on Stony Hill Road in Bethel. The popular Open School show will feature divisions in English Equitation, Hunt Seat, Western and Trail. Most classes will be pinned through sixth place with the first-place winner also receiving a trophy. Divisions will be awarded champion and reserve ribbons. Sponsors of the show include Anderson Windows and Doors, Interstate+ Lakeland Lumber, Fairfield County Extension Council, Fairfield Equine, Bit O’ Tack, Beval’s Saddlery and Benedict’s Home and Garden. The high point horse and rider combinations from both the Spring Benefit and Fall Nutmeg shows will receive year-end awards in the following divisions – Open Beginner Hunter and Walk/Trot (sponsored by Sunny Brook Farm in Newtown); Low Hunters (Clearview Farms of Sandy Hook); Kentucky Hunter Classic (All The King’s Horses of Ridgefield); and Western Adult Walk/Jog (Happy Trails Farm of Danbury). Year-end awards will also be available for all Western Junior divisions, Western Adult divisions, Adult Pleasure, Junior Pleasure, Color Horse and Junior Equitation. Proof of a current rabies vaccination (within one year) will be checked at the gate for each animal. Refreshments and a photographer will be available on the grounds. A tag sale will also be conducted that day. For a prize list, stop by the Cooperative Extension System, 67 Stony Hill Road in Bethel, or call 203-207-8440.

10… The Bedford Riding Lanes Association Fall Pace will be held Sunday, September 10, from 7:30 to 11:30 am, at the John Jay Homestead state historical site on Route 22 in Katonah, New York. Lunch will be from 12 noon to 2 pm. Limit 130 teams. Cost is $70 for BRLA members and $80 for non-members ($50 and $60 for juniors). Visit www.bedfordridinglanes.com for further information.

10… Brushy Hill Farm in Southbury will host a schooling horse show on September 10. Divisions will include Micro, Walk/Trot, Short Stirrup, Green Hunter, Low Hunter, Suitable Hunter, Equitation, Adult and Pleasure. For further information and prize list, contact Ev at 262-6466 or Nina at 792-6437. Advanced entries are encouraged. Visit www.brushyhillfarm.com.

16… The Connecticut Gymkhana Association will hold a benefit Western & English Pleasure show on Saturday, September 16. Call 203-888-3840 for further information.

16… Mitchell Farm will presents “A Gala In Celebration Of The Horse” on Saturday, September 16, in Salem. Call 860-886-6767.

17… Hillside Equestrian Meadows in Wolcott will hold a CHSA Show on Sunday, September 17. Call 203-879-5909.

17… The Schooling Show Series at Pondview Farm in Bethlehem will continue on Sunday, September 17, at 8:30 am. Call 203-267-5323.

21-24… The NEHC Hunter/Jumper Grand Fall Classic will be held Thursday, September 21, through Sunday, September 24, at the Westbrook Hunt Club. Call 860-399-6317.

23… A CHSA show will be held Saturday, September 23, at Crickerbrook Farm in Monroe. Call 268-6676.

24… The St. Peter’s Church Charity Horse Show, a CHSA event, will be held Sunday, September 24, in Bethany. Call 203-272-0142.

24… The NEHC Fairfield County Hunter/Jumper show will be held Sunday, September 24, in Westport. Call 914-506-2480.

24… The Middlebury Bridle Land Association Fall Hunter Pace will be held Sunday, September 24, at Larkin Farm on South Street in Middlebury. Bring your own water and hay. All jumps have go-arounds. Cost is $45 for MBLA members and $60 for non-members ($30 and $40 for juniors). Contact Shawnalee Kwashnak at 203-598-0065 for further information.

 

OCTOBER

 

1… The Lewisboro Horsemen’s Association Fall Country Pace will be held Sunday, October 1, at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, New York. Start times will be from 8 am to 12 noon. Lunch will be served from 11 am to 2 pm. Divisions will include Hunt, Pleasure, Junior and Western. Cost is $60 for members and $70 for non-members ($40 and $45 for juniors). Contact LHATRAILS@ VERIZON.NET, 1-914-763-6967 or visit www.lhatrails.com for further information.

8… The Greenwich Riding and Trails Association Hunter Pace will be held Sunday, October 8, at June Hill Farm in Greenwich. Start times will be from 8 am to 12 noon. Lunch will be served at 12:30 pm. All fences have go-arounds. Cost is $75 for adults and $50 for juniors. Call Claire Reed at 203-324-0434 after September 9 for a start time.

8… Brushy Hill Farm in Southbury will host a schooling horse show on Sunday, October 8. Divisions will include Micro, Walk/Trot, Short Stirrup, Green Hunter, Low Hunter, Suitable Hunter, Equitation, Adult and Pleasure. For further information and prize list, contact Ev at 262-6466 or Nina at 792-6437. Advanced entries are encouraged. Visit www.brushyhillfarm.com.

22… The Schooling Show series will continue on Sunday, October 22, at Lion Hill Farm at 1020 Sport Hill Road in Easton. Jumper division begins at 8 am. The show is open to the public. Call 268-0089 or fax 459-8122 for entries or register the day of.

22… Brushy Hill Farm in Southbury will host a schooling horse show on October 22. Divisions will include Micro, Walk/Trot, Short Stirrup, Green Hunter, Low Hunter, Suitable Hunter, Equitation, Adult and Pleasure. For further information and prize list, contact Ev at 262-6466 or Nina at 792-6437. Advanced entries are encouraged. Visit www.brushyhillfarm.com.

29… The Newtown Bridle Lands Association will hold its annual Frost on the Pumpkin Hunter Pace on Sunday, October 29, on Mount Nebo Road. Start times will be from 8 am to 12 noon with lunch from 11 am to 2 pm. Entries closes October 26 or when full. Special prizes will be given for best costumed team, oldest horse and rider combination, and the “Peanut” award to the youngest rider. Cost is $70 for NBLA members and $75 for non-members ($45 and $50 for juniors). To register, call the NBLA contact line at 791-4853.

 

NOVEMBER

 

12… The Schooling Show series will continue on Sunday, November 12, at Lion Hill Farm at 1020 Sport Hill Road in Easton. Jumper division begins at 8 am. The show is open to the public. Call 268-0089 or fax 459-8122 for entries or register the day of.