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.

For further information, call 426-2655 or visit the NBLA web site at www.nblact.org.

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.