Associated Bridle Trails

 

At all paces, protective headgear (safety helmets) and suitable riding footwear (boot with heal) is required. While there will be divisions for hunt, pleasure or hacking, junior and western (all fences will have go-arounds), all western teams must have at least one western rider and junior teams must have at least one junior rider. Paces will be held rain or shine. Ribbons will be awarded from first to 10th place in each division. Riders will be able to accumulate points towards series awards. All of the following paces are fundraising events for non-profit organizations that maintain equestrian trails and support the preservation of open space.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23: The Middlebury Bridle Land Association fall hunter pace will be held on Sunday, September 23, at Larkin’s Farm, on South Street in Middlebury. Fee is $40 for adult members ($50 for non-members) and $30 for junior members ($40 for non-members). Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Call Sylvia Preston at 203-758-8637 for further information.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30: The Lewisboro Horseman’s Association will hold its Fall Country Pace on Sunday, September 30, from 8 am to noon, with a luncheon from 11 am to 2 pm. Fee is $45 for adult members ($55 for non-members) and $25 for junior members ($30 for non-members). Fee includes entry to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation for towing vehicles, trailers and horses. Entries will be accepted on the day of the pace, but for an extra $5. Pre-registrations are requested by September 26. Call Virginia Clark at 914-763-9193 for starting times (evenings only).

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14: The Greenwich Riding & Trails Association will hold its hunter pace on Sunday, October 14, from 8 am to noon, at Hughes/Wonham Field in Greenwich. Fee is $65 for adult riders and $40 for junior riders. Ribbons will be awarded. Call Claire Reed at 203-324-0434 for starting times.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28: The Newtown Bridle Lands Association will hold its Frost on the Pumpkin Pace on Sunday, October 28, 8 am to noon, at the farm on Mount Nebo Road in Newtown. Lunch will be served from 11 am to 2 pm. For further information, call 270-0830.

 

Adjacent Hunts

 

For a closer look at any of the paces listed below, visit www.adjacenthunts.com. An awards ceremony will immediately follow the final pace of the season – at Stone Valley – to honor the top point getters for the eight-pace series.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 – The Old Chatham Hunter Pace will be held Sunday, September 23, at Highland Farm on Highland Road in Old Chatham, New York. Trophy points earned. Coolers and ribbons awarded. Adult and junior divisions. Cost is $35 for members, $70 for non-members $25 for junior members and $35 for non-members). Call Susan Smith at 1-518-733-9476 for further information or email at Freling2@aol.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 – The Smithtown Hunter Pace will be held on Sunday, September 30, on the grounds of SUNY at Old Westbury, New York. All jumps have go-arounds. Ribbons to top 10 teams. Trainers award ($500). Three divisions. Cost is $35 for members, $70 for non-members ($25 for junior members and $40 for non-members). Call Alan Fairbairn at 1-631-912-0204 for further information.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 – The Fairfield Country Hounds Hunter Pace will be held Sunday, October 14, on Curtis Road in Bridgewater. Newly-designed course, with go-arounds at all fences. Cost is $35 for members, $70 for non-members ($20 for juniors). Call Gigi Haber at 1-203-255-2522 for further information.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 – The Rombout Hunter Pace will be held Sunday, October 21, at Gone Away Farm on Browning Road in Hyde Park, New York. All fences will have go-arounds. Separate divisions for juniors. Hunting attire required. Cost is $35 for members, $70 for non-members ($20 for juniors). Call Joan Cohen at 1-845-297-6182 or email at joanlsc@earthlink.net for further information.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 – The Windy Hollow Hunter Pace will be held Sunday, October 28, at Hunts End Farm on Wolfpit Road in Sussex, New Jersey. Coolers to winners, ribbons award to top 10 places. Points can be earned. Formal attire required. Cost is $35 for members, $45 for non-members ($25 for juniors). Call Dorrie Roberts at 1-212-620-0427 (email at d3roberts@juno.com) or Lindie Scorsone at 1-845-351-2515 (email at lindiens@aol.com) for further information.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 – The Golden’s Bridge Hounds Hunter Pace will be held Sunday, November 4, at Baxter Road in North Salem, New York. Call Heidi Sweet at 1-203-778-3003 for further information.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 – Stone Valley Hounds Hunter Pace will be held Sunday, November 11, at Netherwood Acres Farm on Netherwood Road in Hyde Park, New York. Teams of two or three riders will begin at 10 am. All fences have go-arounds. Cost is $35 for members, $70 for non-members ($20 for juniors). Call Lisa Scarperi at 1-845-266-3774 for further information.

 

Horse Shows

 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 – The 27th annual St. Peter’s Church/Cheshire Charity Horse Show will be held Sunday, September 23, at 8 am, at the Old Bethany Airport on Route 63 in Bethany. The show will be held rain or sine. Buck Kalinowski of Wolcott, author of the children’s book Cupid’s Secret, will make a guest appearance. There will be three rings with classes for Arabians, Morgans, Appaloosas, Hunters, Jumpers, Trail, Driving, and Horsemanship divisions. All profits from the show will go to the St. Peter’s Church Outreach projects. Admission is $3, with children under 12 free. Call 272-0142.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 – The Fairfield Bridle Trails Association Hunter Trials Horse Show will be held Sunday, October 7, at 889 Hulls Highway in Southport. Competition begins at 8:30 am. Ribbons will be awarded for all classes. For further information, or in case of rain, call Sue Eckert at 1-203-255-0148.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 – An Old Time Draft Horse working demonstration will be held Sunday, October 21, from 10 am to 3 pm, at White Hollow Farm at the junction of Route 7 and Route 112 in Salisbury. The demonstration will include plowing, harrowing, log skidding, and corn binding. A horseshoeing demonstration will be held at 12 noon and a harnessing demonstration will be held at 1 pm. Admission is $2, with children under 12 free. Call Bob or Harriet Ellis at 1-860-567-8607 or Bill Buys at 1-860-485-1821 for further information.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 – The Woodbury Hunter Pace will be held on Sunday, November 4, in Woodbury. Call Carol Forgue at 1-860-274-3048 for further information.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 through SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11: Equine Affaire, the Great American Horse Exposition © will be held Thursday, November 8, through Sunday, November 11, at the Eastern States Exposition grounds in West Springfield, Massachusetts. There will be more than 200 different training clinics, seminars and demonstrations presented in five venues by nationally-recognized trainers, competitors and experts on horse management. Clinton Anderson, Richard Shrake, Karen and David O’Connor, Steffen Peters, George Morris, Larry Poulin, Stephen Kinney and others will all be on hand. Call 1-740-845-0085 or visit www.equineaffaire.com for further information.