Important News
Sunday, April 22nd – DESENSITIZING YOUR HORSE CLINIC - Clinton, CT
with Kristin Elliott Leas & VHP Horse & Rider Assessment
Gain a new perspective on how your horse perceives the world. Then build a better trusting relationship with your horse by exposing him to all his worst nightmares.
Saturday, May 5th –SHOW N’ GO RIDE – 10:00 AM –
Roraback Wildlife Management Area, Harwinton, CT. This a fun ride for those that want to explore a new area to ride for patrols. Contact Meg Sautter to RSVP and directions.
Sunday, May 6th – SPRAGUE PRESERVE BENEFIT RIDE
This is a CHC sponsored event. We need horse people to come out and support this event that will help raise money to purchase an additional 230 acres to add to the land preserve. Pre-Registration is required by May 2nd.
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY EVENTS
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Don’t let another acre or trail slip away. Be proactive and help protect trails for equestrian use. Be a good steward and “pay” your dues by dedicating your time to working and clearing trails. Join in on one of 3 activities sponsored by equestrian organizations around the state.
Cockaponset State Forest – Chester, CT
The Lower Connecticut River Valley Horsemen’s Club and the Bridle Path Conservancy will be teaming up with the Connecticut Forests & Parks Association and the Connecticut chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association for a joint work party in Cockaponset State Forest in Chester on Saturday, June 2, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Follow signs from the Commuter lot at Beaver Meadow Road and Route 9 to the work area. We will be working on upgrading an old trail to a multi-use trail. Projects include trail and stream bank armoring, blazing, and brushing. Tools will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own as well as water, snacks, bug spray, sunscreen, and food for a potluck cookout after the work. Hotdogs and beverages will be provided. Be prepared for a day in the field; long sleeved shirts, long pants, a hat, work gloves, and appropriate footwear are recommended. Heavy rain postpones to June 3. Pre-registration is RECOMMENDED. Questions and to register: contact Robert Butterworth (860) 526-3210.
LCRVHC is also hosting a trail ride. Our plan is to meet up with the work party for lunch. Per-registration is REQUIRED. E-mail host: Pam Cameron at pc.services@comcast.net for parking location and time. Approved helmet and appropriate shoes required for riders.
Picnic hosts: Kathy and Bill Schuyler (860) 663-1412.
Rockland Preserve – Madison, CT
The CHC/Volunteer Horse Patrol will be partneringwith the Connecticut Forests & Parks Association and the Towns of Madison, Guilford and Durham for a joint “meet and greet” and “work party “beginning in Rockland Preserve, Madison, CT on Saturday, June 2, 2012 beginning at 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. We will meet at the Renee’s Way Trailhead off of Route 79. Horse trailer parking is limited, and pre-registration is required. We will be working on clearing the existing multi-use trails of storm debris and damage. Bring clippers, as tools are limited. Water and snacks will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring, bug spray and sunscreen. Long sleeved shirts, long pants, a hat, work gloves, and appropriate footwear are recommended. Rain date will be June 3rd. Pre-registration is RECOMMENDED.
Questions and to register: contact Marylou Millett @ (860) 349-2341 as horse trailer parking is limited to 5 trailers.
Also, Marylou will be hosting a trail ride after the work party through the connecting bridle path located in Braemore Preserve and into James Valley. Our plan is to meet up with the work party at 1:00 and leave shortly thereafter. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. E-mail host: Marylou Millett for parking location and time : mistymeadowfarmct@gmail.com. Approved helmet and appropriate shoes required for riders.
Natchaug State Forest
Lost Silver Mine Horse Camp, Hampton, CT
Horse Camp Work Day – Camp Out – Blessing of the Mounts
Trail Ride weekend
The CT Horse Council Volunteer Horse Patrol is planning a whole weekend of activity!
We’ll camp, ride, have a work day, ride, AND you and your mount can get Blessed! There will also be plenty of riding on the newly marked, 5 and 10 mile loops. Join us for the weekend or any part there of.
Friday June 1st : Arrive at Lost Silver Mine, set up camp, and get a ride in.
Saturday June 2nd : Camp Work will include installation of campsite markers; cutting up downed branches/small trees and general cleanup. Please bring saws, rakes, shovels, loppers, etc. Bring lots of bug spray and gloves, too! We can get in an afternoon ride if all the work gets done too!!
Pot Luck Dinner
Sunday June 3rd : Blessing of the Mounts followed by riding.
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