The Newtown Bridle Lands and the Second Company Governor's Horse Guard took it upon themselves - as they always do at this time - to spring into summer at the annual Spring Into Summer Hunter Pace on Sunday, June 6.
The Newtown Bridle Lands and the Second Company Governorâs Horse Guard took it upon themselves â as they always do at this time â to spring into summer at the annual Spring Into Summer Hunter Pace on Sunday, June 6.
More than 20 teams with 46 riders took to the course at Fairfield Hills, home to the Second Company. The course was designed and built by the guard on the supervision of Sergeant Karen DeFriesse. The Second Company also took care of food and site logistics.
NBLA president Bev Marr along with vice president Dee Davis and NBLA members like Cindy Miller and Marcy Britt coordinated the mailings, publicity, registration and general running of the Pace.
The Spring Into Summer Pace is a conditioning event for horses and riders to prepare for the faster and more difficult paces coming up later in the season. The course wound for nine miles through fields and wooded trails, with a dozen jumps and two water crossings.
Even though the day was gray and rainy, the riders all looked happy upon their return, and many commented that it was a great course. The riders rode in teams of two or three, competing in four divisions â Hunt, Western, Junior and Pleasure.
The winning team in each division had to complete the course in a time closest to the predetermined time set for that division.
The standings for each division are as follows:
Hunt â 1. Barbara Braverman, Alan Braverman, Liz Braverman; 2. Carol Martinelli; 3. Mary Claire Mayer, Eric Seabury.
Western â 1. Cindy Miller, Lynn Willie, Pam Swift; 2. Trina Smith, Pam Hutchinson; 3. Tanja Gouveia, Ghris Gouveia; 4. Rose Mary Biegger, Chris Russo; 5. Marj Eickholt, Melanie Murphy; 6. Katie Atkinson, Anna Rosato, Kathy Watson; 7. Mary Beth Banks, Nicole De Angelis.
Juniors â 1. Grace Lee, Abigail Lee; 2. Jay Matusow, Emma Matusow; 3. Summer Austin, Elizabeth Milan; 4. Cecily Scovin, Arielle Ferrelle; 5. Jessica Lynch, Cassie Ronan.
Pleasure â 1. Bill Carlson, Deborah Carlson; 2. Sue Newbury, Carol Lawrence; 3. Karen DeFriesse, Chris Johnson; 4. Melanie Viets, Kim Hedges, Karen Farrer; 5. Shannon Halpin, Sandy Arcano, Aaron Arcano; 6. Rita Kearney, Joanne Mancinelli.