Horse Shows In The Area

Upcoming area horse shows are as follows:

Lion Hill

Easton’s Lion Hill Farm’s 2009 Horse Show Series dates are as follows (Sundays beginning at 8 am): July 12, September 13, October 4 and November 8.

A trophy and six ribbons will be awarded in each class and championships based on points will be awarded at the end of each division. Year-end high point awards will be presented for each division at the last show of the series. All riders must have a Riding Helmet with harness (ASTM approved). Riders must wear long pants and hard sole shoes or boots with a half-inch heel (no sneakers) and a shirt that tucks in.

Divisions include: Leadline, Micro Equitation, Junior Walk-Trot Equitation, Junior Beginner Equitation, Walk Trot Pleasure, Open Pleasure, Beginner Hunter, Maiden Equitation, Novice Equitation, Low Hunter, Adult Equitation, High Hunter, Open Equitation and Jumper.

Entry fee per class is $18. Competitors are encouraged to register by mail or phone (1020 Sport Hill Road, Easton, 06612; phone: 268-0089).

Brushy Hill

Southbury’s Brushy Hill Farm will host Sunday horse shows July 26 and August 23. Shows and include classes in Micro, Walk Trot, Short Stirrup, Leadline, Beginner Hunter, Long Stirrup, Schooling Hunter, Child/Adult Equitation, Child/Adult Hunter, Walk Trot Pleasure and Open Pleasure.

Entry fee is $18 per class. Advanced entries are appreciated and encouraged, as post entries will be charged $10 per horse/rider combination. Entries may be made by phone at 203-262-6466, faxed to 203-267-7085 or mailed to 15 Coachmans Drive, Southbury, CT 06488.

Call Ev for more information and/or a prize list. All shows are open to the public. For more information about Brushy Hill Farm events, visit brushyhillfarm.com.

Connecticut Gymkhana Association

July 12: Gymkhana – Happy Trails Farm, 36 Mountainville Rd. Danbury (9 am).

July 25: Pleasure/Gymkhana – Hillside Equestrian, Wolcott (noon).

August 8: Gymkhana – Pond View Farm, Bethlehem (3 pm).

August 23: Benefit Show – Pleasure/Gymkhana, Bethany Airport, Bethany (8 am).

September 20: Gymkhana – Hillside Equestrian, Wolcott (9 am).

October 4: Play Day – Bethany Airport, Bethany, Pot Luck event (9 am).