The 2007 4-H Spring Benefit Horse Show will be held Sunday, May 20, at the Cooperative Extension System grounds on Route 6 (Stony Hill Road) in Bethel.

This popular Open Schooling show features divisions in English Equitation, Hunt Seat, Western, and Trail.

 New this year is the Super Horse Division in the Western Ring and on the Hunt Course. These new division should be great fun for horses, riders and spectators. Most classes are pinned through sixth place with the first place winner also receiving a trophy. Divisions are awarded champion and reserve ribbons.

Bit of Tack will also be awarding a special prize to all division winners.

Corporate sponsors include Fairfield County Extension Council, Beval’s Saddlery, Fairfield Equine, Bit of Tack, and Benedict’s Home and Garden.

Show manager Jami Wallace said, “The support of these companies greatly expands our fundraising efforts.”

 The high point horse and rider combination from both the Spring Benefit and Fall Nutmeg shows will receive year end awards in the following divisions: Open Beginner Hunter and Walk/Trot Divisions – Sunny Brook Farm, Newtown; Low Hunters – Clearview Farms of Sandy Hook; and The Kentucky Hunter Classic – All the King’s Horses of Ridgefield.

Year-end awards will also be available for all Western Junior Divisions, Western Adult Divisions, Adult Pleasure, Junior Pleasure, Color Horse, and Junior Equitation.

Proof of a current rabies vaccination (within one year) will be checked at the gate for each animal.

Refreshments will be available on the grounds.

For a prize list stop by the Cooperative Extension System, 67 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT. 06801 or call (203) 207-8440.