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Bay State Trail Riders Association

Greetings from BSTRA! For those of you not familiar with us, we would like to start with our mission statement, so you have a clear idea of BSTRA.

BSTRA was founded in 1973, and is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, volunteer organization dedicated to the acquisition, preservation, and improvement of trails. Though most of us are horseback riders we welcome hikers, mountain bikers,

birdwatchers, cross-country skiers, and anyone who would like to join us in the enjoyment of the outdoors.

We work closely with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and are active in promoting our goals in the State’s governance and legislation. We also provide input to land-owning agencies regarding horse and trail issues.

BSTRA promotes good horsemanship. Our monthly newsletter, The Bugle, gives an update of our activities and upcoming events. Members automatically receive our newsletter.

Since 1989, we have invested more than $660,000 in trail work! To learn more, go to bstra.org/about-us/projects. Click on a year and see what we accomplished that year. It’s impressive.

Some of our recent improvements include upgrading wooden bridges with a new anti-slip surface consisting of a layer of non-woven geotextile material topped with pea stone. This is an affordable, easy fix that makes bridges safer for all trail users.

Last year we donated $500 to help preserve 66 acres to add to the Peppercorn Hill Conservation Area in Upton.

BSTRA bought 17 acres in Douglas so that we could connect the Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT) to Douglas town-owned land for multipurpose use.

We invested in Douglas State Forest, a much loved, well used area for many.

In Spencer, BSTRA donated $5,000 toward the purchase of the Sibley and Warner Farms, which totaled 352 acres. We also invested nearly $64,000 in volunteer time and money in the Upton State Forest trails.

In addition to our land conservation efforts, we host many wonderful equestrian outings including camping, and competitions including a hunter pace and a judged pleasure ride.

In May, we had the Thompson, Connecticut ride, and for Memorial Day weekend, BSTRA hosted its traditional Carver Campout. For those of you who have never camped with horses, this is a wonderful opportunity to camp with pros.

June was a busy month, starting with National Trails Day held in Oxford on June 12. This is always our biggest fundraising event of the year, and we had our best turnout ever! Ninety-two riders showed up to partake in a lovely trail ride of seven-plus miles. The ride was followed by a fantastic catered lunch provided by Dino’s, all of which was underwritten by one of our platinum sponsors,Whitehorse Truck and Trailer. After lunch we held a raffle filled with wonderful items donated to us by our many loyal sponsors and supporters. The weather was gorgeous, and a good time was had by all.

June 25 was our Gaited Horse Clinic, taught by Julie Dillon. It was well attended with eight riders who had individual lessons; another success story.

June 30 – July 4 was our Fourth of July Annual Campout in Douglas. As an experienced horse camper, Rose Zariczny ran a smooth operation.

Julie Downer with Matilda and Scarlet Gervais at the BSTRA June National Trails Day Ride in Oxford.

We could go on listing all the many events we host, but a better idea is for you to go to bstra.org and check out all our scheduled happenings for yourself.

We’re always at the Springfield Equine Affaire, which is held in November. Please come by and say hello to us at booth 753. We appreciate your participation in our organization. Please keep in mind that we keep our membership dues affordable so that everybody and anybody can become a member and help us in our cause. We are all about trails and the equine future. Please join us! y Mary Wood

The Charles River Dressage Association

For some people, the word dressage conjures up intimidating images of big-bodied warmbloods with perfectly braided manes and spotless white saddle pads being piloted around the arena by riders in crisp, tailored jackets and mirror-like shining boots, all the while making every upperlevel movement appear to be seamless and effortless. The thought of competing alongside these fastidiously turned-out pairs can be daunting for some riders — daunting enough that going to a dressage show becomes something they avoid entirely.

But what if there was a dressage show that welcomed everybody with open arms? What if there was an organization that cheered on the nervous amateur rider just as wholeheartedly as it did the seasoned competitor? What if there was a show that embraced differences, supported growth, and encouraged riders to not only to do their best, but also to have fun at the same time? A show where you could watch beginner riders competing in their firstever Intro test, as well as more experienced riders performing a Musical Freestyle at Second level? Sounds pretty good, right? And, what if that show was right in your own backyard?

Enter the Charles River Dressage Association (CRDA). The mission of the CRDA is to provide affordable, quality schooling shows, clinics, educational lectures, and sponsorships to its members and the local community. In addition, CRDA strives to offer a friendly, casual forum in which riders can compete and gain knowledge about the art and sport of dressage.

When you attend a CRDA show, you will experience its mission statement come to life. Riders of every age and level attend the shows with horses that range from tried-and-true lesson ponies to young, green Thoroughbreds to seasoned, imported school masters. There are riders who own their own horse, riders who lease a horse, and riders who borrow a school horse for the day. There are riders who show all the time, riders who show once in a while, and riders who are at their very first show.

Despite the wonderful and unique diversity of these horses and riders, there is one unifying factor: riders are there to support others and to be supported themselves. It’s not uncommon to hear two riders who have never met previously exchanging, “great test” and “good luck” remarks as they pass each other on their way in and out of the arena. Judges take time to offer constructive criticism on score sheets while simultaneously paying equal attention to praising riders for what they did well. Trainers cheer for their own students as well as the students of others, from the sidelines. And, if a rider has a particularly difficult test or an especially problematic ride, everyone at the show has a way of rallying around them to lift them up and cheer them on as they make their final turn down the centerline.

Everyone who attends these shows has the upmost respect for one another, for the show itself, and for the sport of dressage. Horses are braided, tack is cleaned, and riders are well-turned-out. Judges are kind and fair, and the show’s staff and volunteers are friendly and always willing to help. The shows are held at Apple Knoll Farm, in Millis, which is the perfect venue. There are generous warm-up areas outside and indoors, and three outdoor competition rings with sand footing. Volunteers help guide horses and riders to the correct rings on time and keep the show running

smoothly. Ribbons are awarded from first to sixth place as well as for high score and reserve high score for the day. They also offer year-end awards for those who meet the membership criteria.

Classes range from Lead Line to Second level and above, as well as Para, Prix Caprilli, USEA TOC, and Freestyle tests. Cost per class ranges from $20 to $35 for members and $25 to $45 for nonmembers (price depends on which test[s] you ride).

For those who cannot travel to Millis but who still want to compete in CRDA shows, there are also virtual shows in which riders record and submit a video of themselves riding a test. The video is later viewed, judged, and scored, and each class is awarded ribbons to sixth place. The virtual shows are a great way for riders to experience competition without the added pressure of a show environment. They also allow riders who may not have the capability to travel to be part of the CRDA show experience. Clinic attire is acceptable for video submission (show attire is optional), and riders can use whatever arena size they like as long as the dressage letters are clearly marked. Entry fee is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers.

The virtual shows also offer CRDA members the opportunity to win awards. Members who have ridden in at least two virtual shows will be eligible for division awards (Junior, Amateur Adult, and Open) based on an average of their three highest virtual show test scores in at least two shows for that division (for each horse/rider pair). In addition to division awards, highpoint awards will be awarded for each level. High-point awards will be based on the average of the highest three scores for each horse/rider pair from at least two shows at that level.

A yearly individual membership is $50 (or $35 if you pay before January 1); family, junior, and business memberships are available too. Members are eligible for CRDA year-end awards and scholarships as well as lower pricing at shows and clinics, and a free print subscription to Community Horse.

If you’ve been looking for a local dressage schooling show — no matter your experience level — I encourage you to seek out the CRDA. Membership benefits extend far beyond the show ring as this organization really works to connect riders through their shared passion for dressage. To learn more, visit crdressage.org.

The CRDA thanks its generous sponsors: Dover Saddlery of Wellesley and Tractor Supply of Millis.

y Michelle Kohn

Connecticut Morgan Horse Association

CMHA is home to horses that thrill, and we are thrilled with the success we’ve had so far in 2022, and hope that you’ll join us for the remainder of the year. The mission of our club is to support the Morgan horse and its enjoyment, as well as youth activities and involvement with the Morgan.

We had our first two trail rides of the year this past spring: one at Hammonasset

Beach State Park in Madison; the second at Pachaug State Forest in Voluntown. All breeds joined us for both rides, and all CMHA rides are New England Horse and Trail affiliated. Special thanks to Linda Krul and Celeste Santos-Rivera for their work on the Pachaug Ride, and to Wanda Stazick, our trail committee chairperson.

The Connecticut Morgan Open Horse Show ran from June 8–11 at the Eastern States Exposition. More than 300 horses joined us for a phenomenal show. We

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Bob and Anita Hoynoski honored their daughter, past CMHA vice president and show committee member Debbie Hargraves with a perpetual trophy. Congratulations to Bourne Obsession GCH and Shawna Sutton for being the inaugural winner.

extend our deepest gratitude to our exhibitors; also to John Lampropolous, our horse show manager; Pam Turner, our horse show secretary; Mary Tesla, our horse show chairperson; and all our show committee members. The week included classes full of beautiful horses and wonderful examples of sportsmanship. A special congratulations to all our Youth of the Year contest participants and to Isabella Didden, who received the Eileen Hunter Youth Scholarship.

We celebrated and shared the Morgan horse with the Patchwork Pony: Discovering the Rich Tapestry of the Morgan Horse. This event was held on the final day of the Connecticut Morgan Open Horse Show, and featured organizations from across New England, vendors, demos, and activities.

Organizations represented at the Patchwork Pony included the University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm, the Lippitt Club, Massachusetts Morgan Horse Association, the Eastern Competitive Trail Ride Association, Willow Bend Publishing, Northeast Equestrian Life, Steed Read, and others. The Peek Family brought Martha Stewart GCH to the event for a “Meet the Morgan” opportunity during the morning.

We have two more trail rides coming up in October and November that are open to all breeds. The Lance Wetmore Memorial Trail Ride will be October 30 in East Lyme, and the Turkey Trot will be November 20 in Bluff Point State Park in Groton. To learn more, visit ctmorgans.org.

y Stacey Stearns

Connecticut Renegades Cowboy Mounted Shooters

The Renegades competition season officially began on Saturday, May 14, with Smokin’ Guns at the Old Bethany Airport. Tom Beckman took the overall win shooting fast and clean (no missed targets). Sabrina Beckman took the overall spot for the cowgirls. The Renegades were fortunate to have Pro Level 6 shooter, Curt Moore of Fort Worth, Texas, attend our spring match. Level 6 is the highest level a mounted shooter can attain after earning multiple wins in Levels 1–5.

Earlier this year, the Northeast shooting community lost one of its original

members, Shad Smith. Shad was a member of the Northeast Six Shooters, based in New Hampshire, but attended many Renegades matches over the years. He was a Senior Men’s Level 5 shooter and took the Overall Cowboy win at the Renegades’ Connecticut State Championship last fall. He also worked closely with our club when planning larger Northeast events over the years. On June 4, several Renegades joined in celebrating Shad’s life by participating in a memorial match in his name at Felton Field in Barre, Massachusetts.

The Renegades invite professional mounted shooters to Connecticut to help our members reach their goals. This year, we welcomed Jessica Flores of Rusted Star Ranch in Berlin, Maryland. Jessica is a Pro Ladies’ Level 6 with multiple Overall, Overall Cowgirl, and Overall Shotgun titles. Members and their horses were guided through several schooling drills with Jessica on Friday, June 24, at the Old Bethany Airport. She provided individual instruction and tips for all riders. Andrea

Andrea Galuska and Blaze earned the most-improved title from clinician Jessica Flores.

Galuska of Granby and her horse, Blaze, earned the most-improved title from Jessica for the major progress the pair made in one afternoon. The Friday clinic was followed by the Amity Mayhem match on Saturday where Jessica continued to coach all the clinic participants before and after each stage. The immediate feedback following each run was a beneficial learning exercise for all riders.

There are several more matches on our 2022 shooting calendar and our Connecticut State Championship is September 24 – 25 at the Old Bethany Airport. All events are open to the public and we welcome spectators to come by and introduce themselves. For more information about our club, including upcoming events, please visit ctrenegades.com or our Facebook page: CT Renegades – Mounted Shooters.

y Allison Forsyth

Granby Horse Council

The GHC has been busy with trail rides and events. We’ve had our annual Poker Ride, Steep Rock Ride, Blessings Ride, parade practices, and participated in the Granby Memorial Day Parade.

We have many events coming up. Our Obstacle Challenge and Game Day is September 3, the Wethersfield Ride is

September 10, and the Open Farm Day is September 17. Rounding out the month is the monthly meeting on September 21, which will be a field trip to Brookside Friesians and Stallion Station.

Our October events begin with the Bill Strain Memorial Beach Ride on October 1, followed by the White Memorial/St. Jude Ride on October 15. The monthly meeting is October 19, the Robinson State Park Ride is October 22 and the Great Pumpkin Ride is October 29.

The Last Hurrah Ride is November 5 and November 16 is the monthly meeting.

The Holiday Party/December monthly meeting is on December 21.

If you’re interested, please join us. You don’t need a horse — there are many volunteer jobs that can be done without a horse. Our meetings are always open to the public and we welcome new people. We travel in the warm weather to different locations for our meetings, and in the winter our meetings are at Holcomb Farm workshop.

To learn more, visit granbyhorse councilct.com.

Chris Anson on Arrow and Joan Davis on Cherokee at the GHC Poker Ride. y Heather Hicks

Hampshire County Riding Club

The club scheduled an ambitious calendar of events this year, which made for an exciting horse-filled summer, with more events still to come. We hosted two new clinics, Introduction to Ranch Riding with clinician Jay Quinlan, and Harmony Horsemanship presented by Melissa Ellis, bringing new interest and members to our club. The Versatility Clinic and Competition with Peter Whitmore and crew was once again an annual favorite. Our club-sponsored Fun Day, featuring horseback games for all ages, even leadline riders, took place in June, with another scheduled at our club grounds for Sunday, October 9, hosted by the Hilltown Misfits 4-H Club. We also hosted two local trail rides: one at Chesterfield Gorge, the other at DAR State Forest. Our club teamed up with the Barre Riding and Driving Club to enjoy our annual horse camping weekend at Wagon Wheel Campground in Warwick. After a two-year hiatus, we once again joined in the Chesterfield 4th of July parade with an enthusiastic group of participants.

We’ve continued to hold monthly

meetings on the third Wednesday of every month, alternating a business meeting with a speaker series. A Zoom presentation on Senior Horse Care by Carlin Jones, VMD, was popular since many of our members are riding and caring for senior horses. For

another monthly presentation, club member Diane Raucher Miller provided a hands-on demonstration and description of the types of leg wraps used on horses for different purposes. Her very patient horses supplied legs for us to practice on. Coming up, Deb Martin will be giving a talk and barn walk-through at member Diane Merritt’s farm covering fire and barn safety. Rounding out our speaker series will be Mary Koncel, an employee of the American Wild Horse Campaign, who has adopted two rescued wild burros and is fighting for federal horse and burro management policies to be re-examined.

Our annual meeting, awards, and elections will take place on November 16.

The fall trail riding season will feature a ride at the Kenneth Dubuque (Hawley) Memorial State Forest on September 25. This is a scenic New England forest with 50 miles of trails and woods roads. The Fall Foliage Ride will be at Northfield Mountain and Recreation Center on October 16, followed by a potluck barbecue at the picnic area. Both rides are for HCRC members and their guests.

The annual Hunter Pace at Corinthian Farm in Chester will take place on October 23, with trails situated on 100 acres of field and forest over varied terrain.

To learn more about our club and events, visit hampshirecountyridingclub.org.

Horses and handlers at the Peter Whitmore Versatility Clinic and Competition at the HCRC grounds in Goshen, Massachusetts. y Diane Merritt

Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association

The MQHA had a great spring show season. We extend a big thank you to Marge and Andy Tanner, our show management team. We would also like to thank the MQHA leadership and board of directors for their ongoing collaborative efforts throughout the year so that these shows can happen. We’re especially grateful for the many sponsors without whose support we could not offer the wonderful prizes that we do. It really does take a village!

As the cooler weather approaches, we wish the best of luck to our exhibitors who are traveling to the majors this year!

Please consider joining the MQHA. Our annual meeting will be held on Saturday, November 5. For more information, please visit our website, massqha.com, and follow us on Facebook. y Lori Mahassel

Middlebury Bridle Land Association

We hope to see everyone on Sunday, September 18, for the MBLA’s Annual Fall Hunter Pace at the Larkins’ Farm in Middlebury! MBLA vice president Sylvia Preston, her husband, Tom, and our treasurer, Debbie Carlson, have regularly been out on our trails, both on foot and on horseback, evaluating conditions, clearing and maintaining the trails throughout the year, and they are looking great!

New to hunter paces? The MBLA Annual Fall Hunter Pace is the perfect pace to introduce your horse to this type of event. It’s a pace event with less chaos, fewer distractions, and more of a relaxed picnic-type atmosphere. It’s also the ideal hunter pace for the veteran rider who simply loves a casual pace that offers some of the most beautiful vistas in Connecticut.

The MBLA Annual Fall Hunter Pace is part of the Associated Bridle Trails Fall Pace Series. There will be four divisions:

Hunt, Western, Junior, and Pleasure, and all jumps will have a go-around. There will be no checkpoint, but there will be mandatory walk sections instead. Riders are asked to bring their own water and hay, and safety helmets must be worn by all riders. Appropriate footwear with heels is required for all divisions. First through tenth place ribbons will be awarded in each division with prizes for the first-place team in each division. Points will be earned toward trophies in the Associated Bridle Trails Fall Pace Series.

Pre-registration is mandatory! September 10 is the cut-off date for receipt

of a complete, printed registration form, waiver, paper copy of current negative Coggins test, and payment. But don’t fret! We offer a No Worries Registration. If you don’t ride, for whatever reason, your check will be returned to you.

The cost for MBLA adult members is $50 and adult nonmembers is $65. Junior MBLA members are $35 and junior nonmembers are $45. Lunch is available for $20 for nonriders, and, of course, lunch for riders is included in your registration.

For registration and release-of-risk forms, as well as directions, visit middleburybridle.org. For more information, contact ShawnaLee at (203) 598-0065 or info@middleburybridle.org.

Thanks to those who have already sent in their 2022 MBLA membership dues. Members who haven't yet submitted their payment are asked to please do so. Our membership fees have not increased in many years. Although our club’s expenditures have grown, we have not added to our membership fees in order to make it easier for our new and continuing members to enroll in our club. Every dollar you contribute counts and the money collected is spent only on trail and equipment maintenance, and of course, our hunter pace. As MBLA members we are privileged to be able to ride some of the most scenic and well-groomed trails in the area, so please renew! We’re counting on you.

The MBLAS Annual Fall Hunter Pace is coming up on September 18 at the Larkins’ Farm in Middlebury, Connecticut. y Sally L. Feuerberg

New England Equestrian Center of Athol

Wow, what a year! If you blinked, you likely missed one of the many new and exciting events held at NEECA in North Central Massachusetts this year. Some of the highlights were Lise Krieger’s Saddle Fitting Clinic, a Northeast Six Shooters Mounted Shooting Demonstration, a hunter jumper

show series, the Donkey and Mule Show, a hunter pace, Peter Whitmore’s Versatility Clinic, and a Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) Large Animal Rescue Clinic that was so popular we had to add additional dates to satisfy the demand. We are also expanding

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Lise Krieger of New England Saddle Fit gave a workshop for NEECA in Athol, Massachusetts.

the use of the park and had a phenomenal turnout combining NEECA and the Athol YMCA for our first annual Triathlon. All of this was in addition to our regular schedule. Stay tuned for next year’s calendar, which comes out in early 2023 at neeca.org.

Drivers finally have a dedicated space at NEECA to practice, attend clinics, or just have fun. Althea Bramhall has spearheaded this new area of the park. If you’ve never tried driving this is a great place to come and check it out.

Our newest board member, Linda La Blanc, has added a new dimension to NEECA by offering birdwatching opportunities and a chance to learn about the flora and fauna in our wonderful multi-use park. Linda has put together an informational brochure. If you are interested, please come by the park and pick one up. NEECA also has an updated map of the park, available at neeca.org.

We purchased a small building to house our new food booth. As always, we’re looking for volunteers to help with the additional events and to put in a few hours at the food booth. If you would like to meet fellow horse and nature friends and help with the local community, please reach out to any board member. Volunteering at any of our events is a great way to make new friends and have fun at the same time.

The board members have been hard at work planning the future of NEECA, which is very exciting for our horse community and all nature enthusiasts who share this incredible vision. Stay tuned for more information.

The park is growing and growing. If you would like to be part of it, please come by and see what NEECA is about. You’ll find supportive people, a lot of fun, diverse events, and of course, many equestrian activities. Please check our events calendar at neeca.org. There’s sure to be a fun event for you!

Follow us on Facebook and learn more at neeca.org. We look forward to seeing you soon!

y Debbie Martin

Pomfret Horse and Trail Association

On a brilliant July day, 60 riders enjoyed the pristine woods and fields of one of the oldest farms in Pomfret. The second annual Chandler Farm Hunter Pace was hosted by owners Katy Holzer, Alex Williams, and Marjorie Corker-Holzer as a fundraiser for the PHTA. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) volunteer organization established in 2007 to preserve the local, centuries-old trail system for riders and hikers. Proceeds from our fundraisers are donated to the Wyndham Land Trust, the Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret, the Last Green Valley, the New England Forestry Foundation, the Connecticut

Horse Council, and the Windham-Tolland 4-H Horse Camp.

Katy and Alex worked for months to build jumps and cut trails through woods and fields, creating a six-mile, familyfriendly trail with jumps for all levels of riding. Riders competed in divisions that ranged from jumping to slower-paced trail riding. Everyone can ride at their own pace. The organizers aimed for a fox-hunting pace, which adjusts for the terrain and simulates the varying speeds of following hounds. Times ranged from 54 minutes in the Jumper division to nearly two hours for Trail Blazers. I placed fourth in Trail Blazers, proof that older riders like me can ride slowly and still be in the ribbons.

The course began at Chandler Farm, established in 1708 in the north end of Pomfret, and continued through neighboring land, thanks to the generosity of owners Barbara Lussier, Robert Craig, and the Wyndham Land Trust. Local photographers Jim Goodwin and Yvette Hollenbeck were among the many volunteers who

PHTA President Penny Foisey on Pip at the Chandler Farm Hunter Pace, Pomfret, Connecticut.

made the hunter pace a memorable community event.

Ride secretary Susan Jackson said the history and the beauty of the property made the event a privilege to ride. “Families have been farming this property for hundreds of years,” Susan says. “We’re incredibly fortunate to have landowners who still farm the land and who support our mission of preserving trails. We could not offer our fundraising events without them.”

The next event for PHTA is a Fall Foliage Ride on Sunday, October 16, in Woodstock, at the Cabbage Hill Preserve, which was recently donated to Wyndham Land Trust. For more information, visit pomfrethorseandtrail.com.

y Lisette Rimer

Tanheath Hunt Club

Our biggest event of the year, the regional hound show, was held on Sunday, May 22. As a member of the Masters of Foxhound Association (MFHA), each hunt club is required to host a hound show for two years in a row. The show in May was the 91st annual event for the New England region, of which there are seven hunt clubs. The MFHA represents hunt clubs throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our second-year hound show will be held in May 2023.

The show was held at Tyrone Farm in Pomfret. Established in 1742, Tyrone Farm is a beautiful event location for weddings and retreats. Tanheath Hunt Club also holds a hunter pace at Tyrone Farm, as well as our introduction to foxhunting, and several hunts throughout the season.

We have had several hunts throughout the spring and will resume hunting in early fall. Huntsmen Sherri Colby and John Ryan, along with Whipper-In Leslie Cashel, continue to work with the hounds to prepare for the fall season. In addition to caring for and housing the hounds, the hunt staff works with the hounds by exercising them, working them around horses, and exploring new locations. The older hounds generally mentor the younger hounds. We are a drag hunt, which means we lay a scent that the hounds can follow. The scent can be laid by walkers, horseback riders, or persons on bicycles.

Our first two hunter paces of 2022 have been well attended. Our fall hunter pace will be held at Tyrone Farm on September 25, and our Intro to Foxhunting will also be held at Tyrone Farm in September.

Additionally, we will start hunting each weekend in September on Sundays, except when we have another event that day. We generally hunt until December, and if weather permits, after the first of the year.

We welcomed a new Master of Foxhounds, Karl Lieder, to the club. Karl was with the Long Lake Hounds in Minnesota before coming to Connecticut. He’s replacing Kara Waldron who stepped down due to the demands of running a barn and an active lesson program. Thank you, Kara!

Foxhunting clubs usually have several masters who are responsible for the overall management and conduct of the hunt. One of their most important duties is coordinating with landowners, which requires a fair amount of work and diplomacy. Without the gracious support of landowners on whose property we hunt our club would cease to exist.

For details on upcoming events and general news about the club, visit tanheathhunt.org or our Facebook page. We invite you to attend our hunts as a spectator; a number of people do. And, if you are interested in foxhunting be sure to attend the Intro to Foxhunting event, where you can bring your horse or come on foot.

Feel free to contact Darcy Johnson MFH at bhf329@hotmail.com or (860) 942-6448 with questions.

Tanheath Hunt Club future members showing hounds at the New England Hunts Hound Show hosted by the Tanheath Hunt.