HORSE SHOWS

MAY 21 - Horses On Parade will be held on Sunday, May 21, at the Bethany Airport Grounds on Route 63 in Bethany. A mix of stallions, horses of different breeds (some quite rare) and demonstrations of equestrian expertise in dressage, driving, Western and jumping will be featured. The events will start at 1 pm and last approximately two hours. Entry fee is $5 per person, or $15 per car. All proceeds benefit scholarships for students in the Equine Management program at TPU. For more info, call Carole Baker at 203-596-4631.

MAY 21 - The 2000 4-H Spring Benefit Horse Show will be held Sunday, May 21, at the Cooperative Extension System grounds on Route 6 (Stony Hill Road) in Bethel. The popular Open Schooling show will feature divisions in English Equitation, Hunt Seat, Western, and Trail. New divisions on the outside course this year will include Beginner Jumper, Children’s Hunter, and Children’s Equitation. Most classes are pinned through sixth place with the first-place winner also receiving a trophy. Divisions will all be awarded champion and reserve ribbons during the day. Proof of a current rabies vaccination (within one year) will be checked at the gate for each animal. Refreshments will be available on the ground and 4Hers will be offering horse-side service for food and drink. Bit Of Tack will be offering horse products for sale. For a prize list, stop by the Cooperative Extension System at 67 Stony Hill Road in Bethel or call 1-203-207-8440.

JUNE 4 - The Second Company Governor’s Horse will hold its Second Annual Horse Show on Sunday June 4, 2000 at the unit’s facility on the Fairfield Hills grounds in Newtown. Both Western and English classes will be featured. This event will benefit St. Vincent’s Foundation “Swim Across the Sound” cancer prevention programs and the Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard.  Contact Ev Lindeborn for more details (203) 426-6723 or (203) 268-4675. Rain date is June 11, 2000.

HUNTER PACES

 

JUNE 17: The Newtown Bridle Lands Association, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving open space, will be holding a “Spring Into Summer” hunter pace.  The pace is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, 2000 rain or shine.  The conditioning course will take place on the beautiful grounds of The 2nd Company Governor’s Horse Guard in Newtown. All fences will have go-arounds. Breakfast and lunch will be available by vendor and water will be available for the horses.  Pre-register by June 7, with a copy of Rabies and Coggins certificates.  Come out and enjoy the beautiful facility, pleasant ride through Newtown’s spectacular fields and don’t forget your approved safety helmet and footwear.  For more information please call Bev MacMillan at (203) 270-0202.