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Fun And Education For All At Horse Guard Fall Festival
Published: Sep 15, 2024 7:00 am
The Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard presented its annual Fall Festival on its Fairfield Hills grounds September 7. More than 300 guests attended, ranging from families with newborn babies to senior citizens.
The guests enjoyed learning about the history of the Horse Guard, speaking with Horse Guard members, visiting a wide array of booths, having their faces painted, participating in games, sampling food and beverages from several food trucks, and browsing historical military paraphernalia. They were treated to the Horse Guard’s Musical Ride, and many of the children got to saddle up and ride the horses.
The Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard showcases its Musical Ride at its annual Fall Festival on its Fairfield Hills grounds September 7. —Bee Photos, Hutchison
Eleanor Mullaney enjoys “riding a horse” during the Horse Guard Fall Festival.
World Champion Taekwondo was on hand. Master Heny Kim and Logan O’Connell (in red) allow Aisha and Omar Alsaify the chance to break boards.
Spotty Dog Rescue’s Pip gets some attention from Isla MacLean during the event.
Kelsie and Grayson Hutchison go for a ride at the Horse Guard Fall Festival.
First Lieutenant Barbara Mazzara and Corporal Tracey Pertoso greeted guests with smiles and expert information regarding the history and purpose of the Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard at the annual Fall Festival. —Bill Glass photos
Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Johnson with his dog Pearl and State Representative Mitch Bolinsky at the Fall Festival.
Tracy Van Buskirk, president of the Newtown Bridle Lanes Association, was on-site providing information about the group.
First Selectman Jeff Capeci and his wife Tanya along with Public Building and Site Commission member Allen Adriani spent time discussing the day’s events with Corporal Tracey Pertoso.
Corporal Tracey Pertoso, Private Phil Hufnagel, and Second Lieutenant Steve Chapman provided information at the recruiting table.