Spring Into Summer Hunter Pace

The Newtown Bridle Lands Association and the Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard will present their annual Spring Into Summer Hunter Pace on Sunday, June 5, at the horse guard grounds at Fairfield Hills.

The pace features a conditioning course that winds through the horse guard grounds and the Fairfield Hills property. Spectators are welcome.

Teams must consist of two or three riders and Western teams must include at least one Western rider. Junior teams must include at least one junior. Entries will close on May 31. For further information, call 426-2655 or visit the NBLA web site at www.nblact.org.

Animals For Life Golf Tournament

WATERTOWN – Animals For Life, a non-profit animal rescue group, will hold its Mulligans, Mutts & Meows golf tournament on Tuesday, May 24, at the Watertown Golf Club.

Proceeds will benefit the AFL. First prize is a weekend golfing get-away in Rhode Island.

Registration will be held from 9 am to 12:45 pm, with the shotgun start at 1 pm.

Fee of $175 includes greens fees, cart, morning refreshments, BBQ lunch, awards dinner and auction. There will be a host of prizes awarded.

Call 267-6777 for further information.

Yoga For Equestrians

WOODBURY – Back by popular demand, a Yoga For Equstrians workshop will be held Saturday, May 21, from 4 to 7 pm, at the Woodbury Yoga Center. Join Marianne Addonizio, a horse owner with over 15 years riding experience, to learn how riding can be enhanced through yoga.

Build strength, flexibility, and balance with yoga postures and breathing techniques especially selected for the horseback rider. The workshop is open for all – from beginners to experienced practitioners, with no prior yoga experience required.

Ms Addonizio, in addition to horseback ridding and teaching yoga, is a practicing licensed massage therapist, Reiki Master, and Therapeutic Touch Practitioner at Kneading Hands in Southbury. She is married with four children and has been established in her own yoga and meditation practice for many years.

Call the Center at 263-2254 to register. Cost is $45 ($35 for registrations paid before May 14).The Woodbury Yoga Center is located at 122 West Side Road in Woodbury.

Dominique Barbier Clinic

WINCHESTER – Meenhaga Ridges Farm in Winchester will sponsor Dominique Barbier clinics July 22-24 and October 29-31.

Dominique Barbier is considered a master of French classical training and is an advocate of lightness, balance and rider awareness. Dominique will do in hand work with every horse in the morning and then ride them. The afternoon sessions are for participants to do the own in hand work and ride under his direction.

The clinic is open to as many as 10 riders and space fills up fast. Preference is given to those who elect for all three days.

Cost is $275 for one day, $525 for two days and $775 for all three days. To audit the clinic, cost is $30 for one day, $50 for two days and $65 for three days.

Board is $30 per day, but Meenhaga Ridges staff will do the stalls daily. Participants will need to bring their own hay and grain, although hay will be available for purchase at the farm.

Box lunches will be arranged for and menu selection will be available for riders and pre registered auditors. A recent negative Coggins and Rabies certificate is required for board during the clinic.