Barn Laundry of Cape Cod Wash & Repair Services

We service MA and RI, and have traveled as far as Southern NH for extra large orders. Very fast turnaround times, one to three weeks year round, even during our busiest seasons. Washes, re-waterproofing, and repairs. We use Blanket Safe professional equine wash products, specifically designed for horse blankets to safely and effectively wash items without damaging waterproofing. All blankets are ALWAYS air-dried. Farm pick-up and delivery as well as two drop-off locations on Cape Cod. Free gift with each wash order and very competitive prices.

y Hay Burr Inn Equine Rescue & Sanctuary

hayburrinn.org

Hay Burr Inn’s all-volunteer staff is dedicated to saving the lives of horses that are victims of starvation, neglect, abuse, bound for slaughter, or whose owners are unable to provide for their needs. The nonprofit organization’s goal is to rehabilitate and restore the physical and emotional health of the horses and when possible, to find them a loving foster home, or continue to give them the special, intensive care they need to live out their days in peace at Hay Burr Inn’s Plainfield, Connecticut, location.

y H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut

horseofct.org

The Humane Organization Representing Suffering Equines, H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut, established in 1981, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of abused and neglected horses. In addition to rescue, H.O.R.S.E. maintains an ongoing commitment to educating the public on proper horse care. Open house and horse showing events, as well as volunteer days and a basic horse care clinic provide opportunities to support H.O.R.S.E and meet the horses.

y Massachusetts Horsemen’s Council

mahorsecouncil.com

The Massachusetts Horsemen’s Council (MHC) is comprised of equestrians of all breeds and disciplines with a focus on hunter/jumper, equitation, and pleasure styles of riding. The Council offers support and guidance for those interested in the Massachusetts show circuit, the MHC Finals, higher education scholarships, marketing and communication internships, or the year-end banquet.

y Massachusetts Morgan Horse Assoc.

massmorgan.com

The Massachusetts Morgan Horse Association hosts one of the largest all-Morgan horse shows in the country. Its members are eligible for generous academic scholarships and year-end awards.

y Massachusetts Quarter Horse Assoc.

massqha.com

The Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association is organized to educate youth and adults about the American Quarter Horse; its temperament and history; to advocate for the best interests of Quarter Horse owners, riders, and enthusiasts, as well as the breed; to promote and encourage breeding, performance, and competitions involving the American Quarter Horse within the Commonwealth; and to encourage sportsmanship and youth activity.

y Middlebury Bridle Land Assoc.

middleburybridle.org

The Middlebury Bridle Land Association (MBLA) in Middlebury,

Connecticut, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of our region’s bridle trails for horseback riding. The MBLA welcomes riders of all disciplines to enjoy its country trails and join in its efforts to save and defend our equestrian heritage. Membership strengthens MBLA’s efforts in safeguarding treasured bridle land. Each day equestrians are losing more and more open spaces to development, never again to be claimed for riding.

y Myopia Hunt Club

myopiahunt.org

The Myopia Hunt Club, established in 1882, welcomes all equine enthusiasts to participate in foxhunting. The Myopia Hunt gathers just north of Boston, Massachusetts, with foxhunting meets in Hamilton, Ipswich, Topsfield, Essex, Rowley, Newbury, and West Newbury. Equestrians can participate as subscribers, patrons, or cappers, and enjoy foxhunting by following the hunt. The Myopia Hunt is grateful to have such beautiful countryside — a combination of both public and private property whose owners have generously granted it access. The spring season begins in late April/early May. Fall roading starts in September.

y Nashoba Valley Hunt

nashobavalleyhunt.org

Located in Royalston, Massachusetts, Nashoba Valley Hunt is dedicated to the enjoyment of foxhunting. Members enjoy their time out with the hounds while riding horses, bicycles, walking, or following along in their vehicle. It’s a time to enjoy the countryside as well as work the hounds. Each meet ends with a traditional hunt breakfast where members can enjoy each other’s company and share the follies of the hunt. Hunting season typically runs from opening meet in September to late December, or whenever the snow and ice make the footing too treacherous.

y New England Equestrian Center of Athol

neeca.org

The New England Equestrian Center of Athol (NEECA), is a horse park in North Central Massachusetts. Through grants, fundraisers, numerous equestrian events, auctions, and tack sales, along with hands-on workdays at the park, NEECA members continue to maintain and improve this 200-acre horse park. The park offers a fenced-in main arena with a public address system and a second arena, which can be divided into two warm-up rings or a driving or dressage arena; a round pen located near the main arena; a trail loop with a versatility confidence course; and a large trailer parking area adjacent to the main ring.

y Newtown Bridle Lands Assoc.

nblact.org

The Newtown Bridle Lands Association (NBLA) is a nonprofit volunteer organization formed in 1978 in the town of Newtown, Connecticut. NBLA’s goal is to foster an interest in horseback riding as well as to preserve, protect, and maintain riding and hiking trails in the community. NBLA works with landowners and developers to maintain and expand crucial links in Newtown’s trail system.

y New Canaan Mounted Troop

newcanaanmountedtroop.org

The New Canaan Mounted Troop (NCMT) is a nonprofit youth development and therapeutic equestrian center located in New Canaan, Connecticut, whose mission is to build leadership, responsibility, and confidence in youth through sound horsemanship and to enrich the lives of individuals with special needs through equineassisted activities.

y North Shore Horsemen’s Assoc.

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The North Shore Horsemen’s Association holds pleasure shows at Bob-Lyn Stables in Amesbury, Massachusetts, and hunter shows in Hamilton. An awards banquet finishes the year.

y Old North Bridge Hounds

oldnorthbridgehounds.org

The Old North Bridge Hounds (ONBH), established in 1969, is registered with the Masters of Foxhounds Association. ONBH’s hunt country, primarily in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, is a combination of suburban and rural territories. Like most hunt clubs, ONBH engages in drag hunting, not live foxhunting. This ensures that the hounds will follow a scent laid on a prescribed course; it also ensures participants a nice run every time the hounds go out. Hunts are Tuesday and Saturday mornings during the hunting seasons. The ONBH also holds a hunter pace series.

y Peace For All Animals

peaceforallanimalsrescue.org

Peace For All Animals is a rescue organization whose goal is to help donkey foals, pregnant jennys, and many other animals in need. They are in East Wareham, Massachusetts and serve the South Shore and Cape Cod Area.

y Pomfret Horse and Trail Assoc.

pomfrethorseandtrail.com

Pomfret Horse and Trail Association (PHTA) is a nonprofit, volunteer organization formed in 2007 to preserve, protect, and maintain open space and the century-old system of riding and hiking trails in Pomfret, Connecticut. PHTA promotes responsible horseback riding practices and minimal-impact trail use, holds educational clinics, and supports local land trusts and other nonprofit organizations. PHTA’s goal is to preserve the town’s rural heritage through community-minded trail use, horse keeping, and riding. The PHTA holds two organized trail rides annually.

y Reddington Rock Riding Club

reddingtonrockridingclub.org

Reddington Rock Riding Club (RRRC) is a private organization founded in 1962 when the club’s founding members purchased 18 acres in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. Today the property, which borders the 7,000-acre Shenipsit State Forest, is known as Camp Glazier. RRRC sponsors trail rides, fun days, educational events, and assists in maintaining bridle trails in the area.

y Rhode Island Arabian Horse Assoc.

riarabianhorseassociation.com

The Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association (RIAHA) is a small group of dedicated equestrians — owners, trainers, riders, breeders, admirers — who are enthusiasts of the Arabian and half-Arabian. RIAHA conducts several events throughout the year, including horse shows, clinics, and demonstrations, as well as regular meetings.

y Rhode Island Federation of Riding Clubs

rifederation.wixsite.com/rifrc

Since 1966, the Rhode Island Federation of Riding Clubs (RIFRC) has organized horse clubs and individual horse people in Rhode Island and bordering states into a single body. This action works toward establishing and maintaining bridle trails and equine activities. The RIFRC has lobbied for legislation, supported 4-H, and is an active member of Rhode Island Trails Advisory Committee. RIFRC members have maintained the LeGrand Reynolds Horseman’s Area, in Exeter.

y Rhode Island Horseman’s Assoc.

rihorseman.com

The Rhode Island Horseman’s Association is a group of hunter, jumper, and equitation riders, trainers, and farms that attend affiliated horse shows at member farms throughout Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts including the annual Rhode Island Equitation Championships.

y Southern New England Horsemen’s Assoc.

snehassociation.com

The Southern New England Horsemen’s Association holds a horse show series of six shows at the Glastonbury Hunt Club in Glastonbury, Connecticut.

y South Shore Horsemen’s Council

sshconline.org

The South Shore Horsemen’s Council (SSHC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the interest and education of horsemanship. Since 1962, the SSHC has offered a series of horse shows with year-end awards in more than 65 divisions, with many special awards. The series of three shows are held at Rozena’s Field in Raynham, Massachusetts. Two affiliated shows are held at Briggs Stable in Hanover — the Hanover Hunt and Riding Club June Show and the Massachusetts Horsemen’s Council’s “The Classic.”

y Tanheath Hunt Club

tanheathhunt.org

In 1958, a small group of people met at Glean Maura Farm in Ashland, Massachusetts, and formed the Tanheath Hunt Club (THC). The schools would rent horses to guests for the day of the hunt. In 2014, the club re-incorporated in Connecticut, and voted to change from a live hunt to a drag hunt. A new kennel was constructed in North Franklin, close to THC fixtures. In addition to foxhunts, the club holds spring, summer, and fall hunter paces; intro to foxhunting clinics; the Blessing of the Hounds; hunter trials, and a turkey trot.

y West Newbury Riding and Driving Club

wnrdc.com

The West Newbury Riding and Driving Club (WNRDC) preserves and improves riding opportunities in West Newbury; organizes riding activities with members of the equine community and the general public; and promotes camaraderie and understanding with all users of the preserved open space areas. The WNRDC is dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of open trails in its local communities for the purpose of passive recreation and the benefit of the environment. The WNRDC holds two horse trials annually to raise funds to continue to improve the town-owned Pipestave Hill Equestrian Recreation Area, in West Newbury, Massachusetts. The club also holds an annual Adventure Trail competition, with funds from that event going to benefit trail work in West Newbury.

y Western Massachusetts Appaloosa Assoc.

westernmassapp.weebly.com

The Western Massachusetts Appaloosa Association (WMAA) has been a regional club, holding a charter from the national Appaloosa Horse Club since the 1960s, with members throughout New England. The WMAA’s primary goal is to support and promote the Appaloosa. The WMAA holds the Yankee Color Classic Appaloosa and All Breed Show annually.

y Western New England Professional Horsemen’s Assoc.

wnepha.com

The Western New England chapter of the Professional Horsemen’s Association (WNEPHA) holds an annual awards banquet for equestrians attending WNEPHA–affiliated hunter/jumper/ equitation horse shows at member farms in Massachusetts and eastern New York.

y Westfield Riding Club

westfieldridingclub.org

The Westfield Riding Club (WRC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1939 by a group of horse enthusiasts committed to fostering healthy horses, good riders, and excellent horsemanship. The WRC plans a year full of exciting events including shows, trail rides, clinics, educational seminars, parties, contests, and raffles. The WRC owns five acres in Westfield, Massachusetts. The grounds feature a rustic meeting house with a kitchen, fireplace, and a nice porch; a riding arena complete with a judge’s booth, as well as a cookshack, a small storage barn, and plenty of room to park trailers.

In every issue, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island equestrian-related nonprofits can be listed here and have their events listed in the Events Calendars. Each member of the nonprofits will receive a free one-year online subscription. Club officers and board members receive a free one-year print subscription — thank you for volunteering! Would you like to see your local organization or nonprofit listed here? Email partners@communityhorse.org.

Double B Ranch

Horsemanship for All Disciplines

Training . Lessons . Boarding . Certification

Training

We train horses and their owners. Natural horsemanship is all about the human nurturing a relationship with the horse so strong and close, so as to earn the horse’s complete trust. We do this using soft and quiet techniques, which are always in the best interest of the horses.

Licensed and certified horse trainer and clinician with more than 40 years experience in all disciplines. Uses natural horsemanship to solve your horse’s problems. Beginning with ground work to achieve harmony and trust, you’ll then move on to riding for that balanced partnership so essential to all phases of riding.

Intense Horsemanship Lessons

Ranch/Trail Obstacle Course

Cow Working/Cow Sorting (mechanical cow on premises)

Ranch Roping . Team Penning . Reining Training Performance Horses

Flat Work/Jumping . Equitation/Classical Dressage

The Team:

Christine Burrelli . Bob Burrelli, Jr.

Bob Burrelli, Sr.

If you want help with your horse, or to hold a clinic, please contact us. Call for a free demonstration!

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2 CHSA CHJA SHOW, Terryville. chsaonline.com.

2 – 3 RIHA EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIPS, Gales Ferry. rihorseman.com.

3 POLO MATCH, Greenwich. greenwichpoloclub.com.

3 CHSA CHJA SHOW, New Milford. chsaonline.com.

3 INTRO TO FOXHUNTING, Tyrone Farm, Pomfret. tanheathhunt.org.

9 CHSA CHJA SHOW, Avon. chsaonline.com.

9 VOLUNTEER DAY, Washington. horseofct.org.

10 CDA DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOW, Bethany. ctdressage.org.

10 SNEHA SHOW, Glastonbury. snehassociation.com.

10 CHSA CHJA NEHC PINES OPEN, Moosup. chsaonline.com.

10 SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOW, Coventry. ctequestrian.com.

10 VERSATILITY CLINIC, Coventry. dawnbonin.com.

10 POLO MATCH, Greenwich. greenwichpoloclub.com.

16 USHJA CHJA CHSA SHOW, Suffield. endofhunt.com.

16 CTRA FALLS RIDE, Wallingford. cttrailridesassoc.org.

16 RIDE FOR OPEN SPACE, Woodstock. wyndhamlandtrust.org/ride-for-open-space/.

17 CGA GYMKHANA, Saddleview Farm, Bethany. facebook.com/ConnecticutGymkhana.

17 CHJA CHSA SHOW, Simsbury. follyfarmshowstables.com.

17 CHJA FWPHA SHOW, Ridgefield. steppingstonefarmct.com.

22 – 24 WESTBROOK FALL CLASSIC, Westport. chsaonline.com.

23 GRTA DAY IN THE COUNTRY SHOW, Greenwich. thegrta.org.

23 CROSS-COUNTRY DERBY, Ayer Mountain Farm, North Franklin. (860)642-8053.

24 COMBINED TEST, Woodbury. frazierfarmct.com.

24 SEPTEMBER SIZZLER, Bethany. ctrenegades.com.

24 CCBA SHOW SERIES, Glastonbury. connecticut-color-breed-association.mailchimpsites.com.