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Looking for a way to get more involved in your equestrian community? Listed here are nonprofit clubs, associations, and rescues in your neighborhood. Each listing’s heading is color coded by state. yConnecticut yMassachusetts yRhode Island

y Arabian Horse Club of Connecticut

ahcofct.org

The Arabian Horse Club of Connecticut (AHCC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting, encouraging, and stimulating interest in the outstanding qualities of the beautiful and most versatile equine, the Arabian and half-Arabian horse. AHCC is the largest Arabian Horse Association-recognized club in Region 16, an area that includes New York and most of New England.

y Barre Riding and Driving Club

barreridingdrivingclub.com

The nonprofit Barre Riding and Driving Club (BRDC) promotes interest in horses, furthers ideals of equine education and sportsmanship and raises funds for scholarships. The 80-year-old BRDC hosts a spring and fall trail ride, clinics for members, and a horse show series at Felton Field in Barre, Massachusetts. Proceeds from the BRDC Scholarship Show, one of the shows in the series, are used to award academic scholarships to local students, as well as equine scholarships to children and adults to assist in their equine pursuits.

y Bay State Trail Riders Association

bstra.org

The Bay State Trail Riders Association (BSTRA) keeps access to trails open for equestrian use. BSTRA advocates for multi-use trails that are horse friendly and include hiking, mountain biking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The organization strives for the acquisition, maintenance, and preservation of trails to benefit all trail users. BSTRA’s projects have made improvements in forests and parks in 33 towns in the Commonwealth. BSTRA offers organized trail rides in Massachusetts, and a few in Rhode Island.

y Camp Marshall 4-H Center

campmarshall.net, campmarshallequestriancenter.net

Camp Marshall, in Spencer, Massachusetts, provides a positive learning experience for youth in a safe and fun environment with hands-on outdoor and agricultural experiences that foster respect, independence, and positive self-esteem. This is a private, nonprofit organization with a long tradition of providing a 4-H–based camp experience to youngsters each summer. Children do not have to be 4-H members to attend Camp Marshall. Weekly equestrian summer camps and vacation camps are just a few of the activities for equestrians. A horse show series is held at Camp Marshall.

y Charles River Dressage Assoc.

crdressage.org

The Charles River Dressage Association (CRDA) provides an affordable, quality dressage schooling show series, clinics, educational lectures, and sponsorships to its members and the local community. The schooling show series are held at Apple Knoll Farm in

Millis, Massachusetts. In addition, CRDA strives to offer a friendly casual forum in which riders can compete and gain knowledge about dressage.

y City to Saddle

citytosaddle.org

“Give a child a leg up!” That’s been the City to Saddle motto since the launch of this program in 2004. It underscores the mission of providing equestrian opportunities for underserved children — programs that enrich the lives of boys and girls in so many ways — fostering confidence, self-fulfillment, and joy. City to Saddle is a grassroots Massachusetts-based nonprofit organization run by a devoted group of volunteers.

y Connecticut Barrel Horse Assoc.

ctnbha01.com

The Connecticut National Barrel Horse Association club provides safe, fun, and competitive events for all who wish to barrel race not only in Connecticut, but throughout the New England Area. All levels of riders from beginner barrel racers through advanced are encouraged to join.

y Connecticut Color Breed Assoc.

connecticut-color-breed-association.mailchimpsites.com

The Connecticut Color Breed Association offers five open horse shows per year at the Glastonbury Hunt Club and at Falls Creek Farm. A Trail Riders Program and a Dressage Program reward members at the annual awards banquet.

y Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue

ctdraftrescue.org

Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving the lives of draft horses bound for slaughter, in addition to the victims of starvation, neglect, or abuse, or surrendered by owners no longer able to provide for their needs. Since its inception in 2011 by founder, executive director, and equine veterinarian, Stacey Golub, 130 horses have been rescued and the majority adopted into loving new homes.

yConnecticut Dressage Assoc.

ctdressage.org

The Connecticut Dressage Association (CDA) is a nonprofit organization promoting dressage in the Northeast through education and opportunity. CDA is also a Group Member Organization of the United States Dressage Federation, which offers schooling shows, recognized shows, clinics, and year-end awards.

y Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Assoc.

cdctaonline.com

The Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association (CDCTA) is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization committed to providing instruction, education, and competition opportunities for dressage and event riders in Connecticut, as well as promoting horse care and safety for its members. CDCTA participates in the United States Dressage Federation Regional Schooling Show Awards Program for its schooling shows and the Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program. CDCTA also offers clinics and seminars.

y Connecticut Gymkhana Assoc.

facebook.com/connecticutgymkhana

The Connecticut Gymkhana Association promotes fun-filled competition and strives to educate its membership.

y Connecticut Horse Council

cthorsecouncil.org

The Connecticut Horse Council (CHC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving all aspects of the horse industry in Connecticut. CHC is an affiliate of the American Horse Council. Since 1971, CHC has worked to be the voice of the horse industry in Connecticut. CHC has been involved with zoning, enacting state laws, equine health issues, disaster planning for horses, and more. CHC regularly interacts with legislators, town boards, and others in its dealings with horse-related concerns. The organization also advocates for horse owners in Connecticut and is a resource for those seeking information.

y Connecticut Horse Shows Assoc.

chsaonline.com

The Connecticut Horse Shows Association (CHSA) welcomes all riders who seek good sportsmanship and enjoy competition. CHSA was established in 1928 to encourage and promote the interest of

Connecticut horse shows. CHSA has approximately 100 affiliated shows each year enabling riders and horses to compete for more than 100 year-end awards. CHSA also has a scholarship program for members pursuing higher education and has given more than $50,000 in scholarships.

y Connecticut Morgan Horse Assoc.

ctmorgans.org

The Connecticut Morgan Horse Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and enjoying the Morgan breed. The club has numerous events throughout the year, including the annual Connecticut Morgan Horse Show in June; all are welcome, including all breeds of horses.

y Connecticut Renegades

ctrenegades.com

Connecticut Renegades Cowboy Mounted Shooters holds matches for one of the nation’s fastest growing equestrian sports. The Renegades offer a new horse/new shooter clinic each spring. Additional matches are held throughout the riding season.

y Connecticut Trail Rides Assoc.

cttrailridesassoc.org

Formed in 1940 to help promote the sport of trail riding, the Connecticut Trail Rides Association is based in Goshen. It’s a familyoriented group that trail rides throughout the state from early spring through fall.

y Granby Horse Council

granbyhorsecouncilct.com

Founded in 1979 by residents of Granby, Connecticut, the GHC is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote the protection of the rights of horses, other equines, and the horse people in the town of Granby; the education of horse owners and the public; educational and charitable causes in the community; and riding activities such as trail riding, parades, and demonstrations.

y Granby Regional Horse Council

granbyregionalhorse.org

Since 1994, the nonprofit Granby Regional Horse Council (GRHC) has served the needs of equestrians in greater Western Massachusetts. GRHC offers educational lectures, organizes trail rides, hosts an annual horse show, and works with other groups to save trails and open space.

y Greenwich Riding and Trails Assoc.

thegrta.org

The Greenwich Riding and Trails Association (GRTA) preserves, protects, and promotes open space, historical trails, and the tradition of horseback riding. The GRTA organizes several annual equestrian events as fundraisers to support this mission. GRTA’s Nichols Nature Preserve is a 94-acre property open to horseback riding.

y Hampshire County Riding Club

hampshirecountyridingclub.org

The Hampshire County Riding club is a nonprofit organization that offers fun and educational presentations and events for equestrians of all ages and disciplines, including organized trail rides, competitions, clinics, and seminars at the club’s 47-acre grounds in Goshen, Massachusetts.

y Hanover Hunt and Riding Club

briggsstable.com

The Hanover Hunt and Riding Club (HHRC) is a volunteer-based organization that began in 1932. The HHRC holds numerous events throughout the year, including the annual June Horse Show, the Wednesday night Mini Shows, trail rides, a used tack sale, and an annual awards banquet. HHRC is located at Briggs Stable in Hanover, Massachusetts, where the Hanson Riding Club, Heritage Dressage Association, and the Massachusetts Horsemen’s Council also hold shows.

y Hanson Riding Club

hansonridingclub.org

The Hanson Riding Club (HRC) hosts trail rides, horse shows, clinics, and a year-end awards banquet. Shows are held in Massachusetts at Briggs Stable in Hanover and Balmy Acres in Middleboro. HRC offers four organized trail rides each year, including a benefit beach ride, in addition to two versatility events. Throughout the year, HRC organizes clinics with trainers and judges. In addition to its scholarship program, HRC also offers two reward programs — the Ambassador Program and Milestone Points.