Associated Bridle Trails

 

Sunday, October 5 – The Lewisboro Horseman’s Association Fall Country Pace will be held Sunday, October 5, from 8 am to 12 noon, at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, New York. Buffet lunch (included) will be from 11 am to 2 pm. Pre-registration and payment required. For further information, call 1-914-763-9193.

Sunday, October 12 – The Greenwich Riding and Trails Association will hold its Fall Pace on Sunday, October 12, 8 am to 12 noon, at the Hughes/Wonham Field in Greenwich. Lunch will be at 12:30 pm and ribbons will be awarded when all riders are in. There will be Hunt, Pleasure, Junior and Western Divisions. To register, call Claire Reed at 1-203-324-0434 after September 6.

Sunday, October 26 – The Newtown Bridle Lands Association will hold its Frost on the Pumpkin Pace on Sunday, October 26, 8 am to 12 noon, at Mount Nebo Road. A buffet lunch will be held from 11 am to 2 pm. Entries close on October 22, or when pace is full. Early registrations are recommended. For further information, call 791-4853 or 262-6503 or email NBLA2003@aol.com.

Adjacent Hunts

 

Sunday, September 28 – The Fairfield County Hounds Hunter Pace will be held Sunday, September 28, starting at 10 am, on Curtis Road in Bridgewater. Cost is $50 for adult members ($70 for non-member) and $20 for juniors. Contact Gigi Haber at 1-203-255-2522.

Sunday, October 19 – The Rombout Hunt Hunter Pace will be held Sunday, October 19, at Gone Away Farm South, 11 Browning Road, Hyde Park, New York. Formal hunting or show attire with helmets. Complimentary luncheon. Cost is $50 for adult members ($70 for non-members) and $20 for juniors. Contact Joan Cohen at 1-845-297-6182.

Sunday, October 26 – The Windy Hollow Hunt Pace will be held Sunday, October 26, 10 am to 1 pm,  at Coal Tree Farm in West Town, New York. Formal attire. Cost is $50 for adult members in hunt division ($60 for non-members), $45 for adults in western/hilltop division, and $25 for juniors. Contact Windy Hollow Hunt at 1-845-351-2515.

Sunday, November 2 – The Smithtown Hunt Fall Pace will be held Sunday, November 2, from 9 am to 12 noon, at SUNY College in Smithtown, New York. Proper riding attire required. Cost is $50 for adult members ($70 for non-members) and $25 for juniors. Contact Alan Fairbairn at 1-631-912-0204.

Sunday, November 9 – The Golden’s Bridge Hounds Fall Hunter Pace will be held Sunday, November 9, 9 am to 1 pm, at The Race Track on Baxter Road in North Salem, New York. Proper hunting attire and hard hats. Contact Heidi Sweet at 1-203-778-3003.

Horse Shows/Hunter Paces

 

Sunday, October 5 – Cricker Brook Farm in Monroe will hold a Schooling Show on Saturday, October 5. Classes will include Leadline, Walk/Trot, Beginner, Pleasure Hunter, Jumper and Equitation. High Point Trainer Award will be presented. For further information, call 268-6676.

Sunday, October 5 – Brushy Hill Farm in Southbury will hold its fourth and final schooling show on Sunday, October 5, at the farm on Coachman’s Drive. There will be Micro, Walk/Trot, Short Stirrup, Green Hunter, Low Hunter, Suitable Hunter, Equitation, Adult and Pleasure classes. The show will be held rain or shine. Call Ev at 262-6466 or Nina at 792-6437 for further information.

Monday, October 13 – The Fairfield Bridle Trails Association will hold its annual Hunter Trials Horse Show on Monday, October 13, on the Taylor/Weeks property at 889 Hulls Highway in Southport. This year the high point champions in both the Junior and Adult divisions will be awarded wool coolers. Also new this year will be the presentation of the Foggy Dew Perpetual Trophy, awarded for the highest points in the Adult Pleasure Division. Anne Wokanovicz has donated the trophy in memory of her horse, Foggy Dew, who died last winter at the age of 32. Junior classes will begin at 8:30 am and adult classes will not begin before 1 pm. Entries will be accepted on the day of the show. Fees are $10 per class for juniors and $15 per class for adults. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be available. There will be parking on the property at at nearby Wakenman’s Lake. Large vans are to park at the Fairfield Hunt Club. Call Dan Burhans at 1-203-847-944 (1-203-858-9099 on the day of the show) for further information.

Sunday, November 9 – The Woodbury FFA will host its annual Hunter Pace on Sunday, November 9,. The event is open to teams of riders and is designed to simulate a traditional foxhunt. All proceeeds will benefit the Woodbury FFA, a national agricultural youth leadership organization associated with the Agri-Science program at Nonnewaug High School in Woodbury. There will be Hack (slower) and Hunt (faster) divisions that will be divided into junior and senior entries. Cost is $50 for seniors and $40 for juniors under 18. Special awards for Best Matched Pair, Turtle Team, Youngest Rider, Family Award, and highest-placing 4-H, FFA and Pony Club teams will be presented. For further information, contact Donna at 1-203-888-7168.

Sunday, November 23 – Cricker Brook Farm in Monroe will hold a Schooling Show on Saturday, November 23. Classes will include Leadline, Walk/Trot, Beginner, Pleasure Hunter, Jumper and Equitation. High Point Trainer Award and Series High Point Award will be presented. For further information, call 268-6676.