Second Company Seeking New Members
Second Company Seeking New Members
The Second Company Governorâs Horse Guard is accepting applications for new riding and non-riding members interested in joining one of the oldest, continuously serving cavalry units in the country.
New recruit classes begin in April and October and riding or military experience is not required.
Prospective members interested in joining the spring or fall sessions must be at least 18 and in good physical condition. Spring and fall sessions last 24 weeks (April 16 through September 29 or October 8 through April 4, 2006). Recruit training consists of military drill and ceremony, cavalry horsemanship, and horse care.
Downloadable applications are available at www.thehorseguard.com or can be acquired during drills on Sundayâs between 10 am and 2 pm at the horse guard headquarters located across from the Old Fairfield Hospital on 4 Wildlife Drive in Newtown.
Applications for the spring session must be completed and returned no later than February 27.  Prospects interested in joining are welcome to visit the Second Company Governorâs Horse Guard Recruit Open House on February 12, beginning at 10 am.
Chartered in 1808, the Second Company is one of four state active, militia units in Connecticut with 32 horses and 40 active members. Troopers participate in parades, events, are provided with professional riding instructions and enjoy the freedom to ride on their own time.
For more information contact SSG Paul Mazzara, 203.410.7334.
âFor The Horseâ Two-Day Workshop
OLD LYME â High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc., will present a two-day workshop entitled âFor The Horseâ on Saturday and Sunday, April 23 and 24, at High Hopes in Old Lyme.
Topics will be presented by veterinarians, farriers, and other specialists and will include Natural Horsemanship-Monty Roberts Method; Horse Behavior-Parelli Method; driving; vaulting; chiropractic and acupuncture; reproduction; hoof care; saddle fitting; animal communication; massage and trigger point myotherapy; and desensitizing the horse.
Call Kristin Pernal at High Hopes at 1-860-434-1974, ext. 18 for further information.