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Connecticut
CAT SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC
TEAM Mobile Feline Spay/Neuter Clinic Throughout Connecticut (888) FOR-TEAM; everyanimalmatters.org TEAM brings affordable spay/neuter and vaccination services for cats to more than 25 communities statewide. Any Connecticut cat — domestic, barn cat, stray, or feral — is welcomed aboard. Low cost. Call now to book your appointment.
DRESSAGE
Fox Ledge Farm Ann Guptill; East Haddam, CT (860) 873-8108; foxledgefarm.net USET Pan Am Dressage Team Silver, USDF Certified Instructor and Examiner, USPC Graduate A, and USDF “L” Judge Graduate. Training, lessons, board, clinics. All levels welcome. Schooling show series. Wooded trails, and open, rolling fields. Ad on page 104.
EDUCATION, RIDING PROGRAMS
The Ethel Walker School Simsbury, CT (860) 408-4200; ethelwalker.org Aline Rossiter, Director of Enrollment Management admission@ethelwalker.org At Walker’s, riders train on campus in the hunter, jumper, and equitation disciplines to achieve regional and national titles under the guidance of our nationally recognized trainers. Ad on page 47.
EQUESTRIAN ATTORNEY
Sean Hogan, Esq. Westport, CT (203) 221-3250; seanhoganlaw.com Attorney focusing on estate planning and assisting trainers, owners, and investors in equine-related transactions and litigation in Connecticut, New York, and before the USEF. Ad on page 39. EQUINE DENTISTRY
EQUESTRIAN PROPERTIES
Vogel & Associates (860) 840-4720; lorivogel.com Team Vogel is dedicated to the listing and sale of equestrian estates, luxury properties, and professional horse facilities throughout southern New England. Years of experience and award-winning service. We understand it’s not just a home, it’s a lifestyle. Ad on page 131.
EQUINE MASSAGE
Equine Massage by Kathleen Curran Redding, CT (203) 297-3008; kathy.curran@snet.net How about a nice massage? For your horse! Certified by Equissage. Call or email for your introductory offer! Ad on page 94.
EQUINE RESCUES
Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue East Hampton, CT (860) 467-6587; ctdraftrescue.org CDHR rescues, rehabilitates, retrains, and rehomes at-risk draft horses in the Northeast. We host gelding clinics, educate horse owners about responsible care, and help struggling horse owners.
Rising Starr Horse Rescue Wilton, CT (203) 257-8345; risingstarrhorserescue.org We rescue, rehabilitate, retrain, and rehome at-risk horses. Adoptions, sponsorships, and volunteer opportunities. Programs with weekly fun and education. We give horses a second chance. 501(c)(3).
Benedict’s Home & Garden 480 Purdy Hill Road, Monroe, CT (203) 268-2537; benedictsgarden.com Serving Monroe and surrounding area since 1950. Feeds: Blue Seal, Nutrena, Triple Crown, Kalmbach/ Tribute, New Country Organics. Hay, shavings, straw. Horse/pet supplies and poultry/poultry supplies.
Lock, Stock & Barrel Bethany, CT (203) 393-0002; lsbfarmsupply.com Blue Seal, Purina, Standlee, Triple Crown, Cavalor, Nutrena, and more. Shavings, hay, tack, supplements, barn supplies, fencing, tractors, power equipment, and equipment service. Ad on page 132.
Pleasant View Farms Somers, CT (860) 698-2388; pleasantviewfarmsinc.com Premium quality hay, small and large square bales, large round bales, timothy, timothy/orchard grass, orchard grass/alfalfa, alfalfa. Bagged and bulk grains, bagged shavings pellets, hemp, and straw. Pick up and delivery. Ad on pages 16 and 17.
FINANCING & LOANS
Farm Credit East 240 South Road, Enfield, CT (800) 762-3276; countrylivingloans.com Loans for building a country life. Financing for farms, home construction, land, equestrian facilities. Our lending experts specialize in financing rural properties. Ad on pages 28 and 29.
HORSEMANSHIP
Babcock Hill Horses Naturally Dawn Bonin Horsemanship Coventry, CT (860) 985-7611 (cell); dawnbonin.com Lessons, versatility clinics and competitions, versatility course, sales/leases, two outdoor rings, indoor arena, miles of trails. Competitions. Ad on page 99. Rebecca Hathaway Horsemanship Manager, Sandy Hook Equestrian Center Newtown, CT (203) 313-6389 (voice/text); rebecca-hathaway.com Riding lessons, horse training, natural horsemanship, boarding. Equitation, jumping, dressage lessons, horsemanship groundwork/riding, haul-ins welcome. Self-esteem and confidence building, improve cognitive skills, problem solving, games, and fitness.
INSURANCE
American National Lisbon: (860) 376-2393 or (860) 808-6608 Middlefield: (860) 349-7064
MANURE REMOVAL
Associated Refuse Hauler Newtown, CT (203) 426-8870; associatedrefuse.com Containerized manure removal for one to 100 horses; containers from 4- to 30-cubic yards. Serving Fairfield, New Haven, and Litchfield Counties in CT, Westchester and Putnam Counties in NY. Ad on page 44.
TACK REPAIRS & LEATHER WORK
Awl for the Horse Fran Hornick (203) 371-5635; awl4thehorse@gmail.com Repair work for English, western, harness, and more. Refinishing, conditioning, custom work, leather carving. By appointment only; leave detailed message.
TACK SHOPS
Equestrian Outfitters Somers, CT (860) 749-4420; revct1@yahoo.com Your source for all things equine new and used. Riders helping riders since 1986! English, western saddle seat, and dressage. Supplies, blanket cleaning, horse clothing, gifts, tack, apparel. Ad on page 41.
THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Old Lyme, CT; (860) 434-1974; highhopestr.org High Hopes is seeking volunteers to support its inclusive equine-assisted services- riding, carriage driving,
unmounted horsemanship, field trips, summer camps, and specialty programs including leadership development, memory care, youth development, and veteran programs.
New Canaan Mounted Troop New Canaan, CT (203) 966-0634; newcanaanmountedtroop.org We are a 501(c)(3) youth development and therapeutic equestrian center. We operate a comprehensive horsemanship program for youth ages 7 to 17 and a therapeutic program.
SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding Center 174 Morgan Road, Canton, CT (860) 841-9930; spirithorsect.org Therapeutic horseback riding and non-riding lessons for people of all ages, with and without disabilities. Early intervention program, one-hour mentorship lessons, summer programs, and equine unified vocational agricultural training program.
TRAINING, LESSONS & BOARD
Horse Power Farm Ann Bowie, BHSII(T); Canterbury, CT (860) 334-1772; horsepowerfarm.info Eventing farm specializing in lessons, boarding, clinics, and test and tune. Cross-country derbies, perfect for the green eventer and the professional with a young horse. Dressage, stadium jumping, and crosscountry training. Ad on page 106.
VETERINARIANS
Beckett & Associates Veterinary Services Chip Beckett, DVM, Jennifer Webb, DVM Caitlin McIntosh, DVM, Stephanie Tornaquindici, DVM Glastonbury, CT (860) 659-0848; beckettvet.net; info@beckettvet.net Farm calls and trailer-in appointments. Preventative care, medical diagnostics, dentistry, sports medicine, ophthamology, surgery, alternative medicine, vaccinations, reproduction, and emergency services.
Tri-State Veterinary Services Lisa Dauten, DVM; Litchfield, CT (860) 459-0986; tristatevetservices.com Mobile large animal veterinary practice serving CT, MA, and NY. We provide skilled and reliable veterinary services to equines, cattle, swines, small ruminants, and camelids through science-based medicine, client education, and management ingenuity.
Massachusetts
ANIMAL COMMUNICATION
Mindful Connections® with Animals Nicole Birkholzer Phone consultations; barn calls serving MA, CT, and RI nbirkmc@gmail.com Is your horse suddenly shying at the mounting block? Not getting along with a pasture mate? There’s a reason for it. A phone call/barn visit gives you insights and clarity and provides you with a plan to bring your horse’s world back into balance. Ad on page 59.
APPAREL
Anni Lyn Sportswear anni-lyn.com Your source for fashionable and affordable riding apparel! Interesting colors and patterns, well thought out designs and all at an affordable price. Free shipping, free returns, and no minimum, ever! Ad on page 27.
EQUESTRIAN ATTORNEYS
Kathleen A. Reagan Quincy, MA (617) 773-1597; kathleenreaganlaw.com Horses, farms, livestock, and pets. Sales agreements, lease agreements, veterinary disputes, administrative law hearings, representation of nonprofit associations, racing industry needs, civil litigation, and mediation services.
Sowerby & Moustakis Law, PLLC Massachusetts & New Hampshire (603) 249-592; info@SMLPLLC.com MassachusettsEquineLaw.com Horse owner Peter A. Moustakis has developed a passion and appreciation with matters related to equine law including contract law, transactional work, personal injury, and trust law. Equine contracts including purchase agreement, bill of sale, transportation release, equine facility boarding, liability, and lease agreements.
M5 Landworks Serving MA, RI, CT (508) 510-2004; m5landworks.com Pasture restoration, field mowing, fence line clearing, under brush clearing, bridle trail creation, forestry mulching. We assist property owners looking to address or manage their overgrown land. Ad on page 82.
EQUESTRIAN PROPERTIES
Equine Homes Real Estate Sally Mann; (800) 859-2745; equinehomes.com Featuring equestrian and country properties in New England and Florida. Our team of Realtors understands and appreciates the unique nature of these properties and looks forward to matching you to the property that is right for you. Ad on page 3.
Hometown Realtors Althea Bramhall Serving Central and Western MA (617) 678-9300; althearealtor@gmail.com Let more than 30 years of experience work for you by hiring Althea to sell your farm. Ad on page 83.
EQUINE DENTISTS
Northeast Equine Veterinary Dental Services, LLC Leah Limone, DVM, DAVDC/Eq & Kim Allshouse, DVM Topsfield, MA (978) 500-9293; nevds.com Board-certified equine dental specialists licensed to practice in MA, NH, VT, ME, RI, and CT. Comprehensive oral/dental exams, routine maintenance, advanced diagnostics with digital radiography and oral endoscopy, basic and advanced extractions. Ad on page 27. Jenn’s Tack & Blanket Service, LLC Jennifer Safron Gardner, MA (978) 340-5576 (voice/text); jennstackandblanket.com State-of-the-art equine laundry and repair facility. Delivery available at many stables throughout central Mass. Visit website for pick-up/drop-off locations or drop off at the shop. Expert tack repair. Gently used blankets and tack for sale. Since 1980. Ad on page 48.
EXPOSITIONS & SALES
Equine Tack & Paraphernalia Sale Topsfield, MA Kay at (978) 768-6275; kljoreo@aol.com April 30, 2022 in the Arena Building at the Topsfield Fairgrounds. Large vendor marketplace selling new and used items, services for the horse, rider, and driver. Vendor space available. Ad on page 121.
INSURANCE
A & B Insurance Group Licensed in MA, NH, VT, ME, CT & RI (978) 399-0025; abinsgroup.com Insurance for all your equine needs. Farm and equine, equine mortality, horse owner’s liability. Our agents have been serving the equestrian community for a combined 50 plus years. Ad on page 8.
American National Boxborough: Donald Ludwig (978) 467-1001 Carver: Richard Blair (508) 866-9150 Centerville: Mark Sylvia (508) 428-0440 Great Barrington: Dominic Sinopoli (413) 528-1710 Middleborough: Kevin Sullivan (508) 998-0512 North Adams: Kim Perry (413) 398-5011 Northborough: Jeff Pichierri (508) 393-9327 South Deerfield: Tim Viles (413) 665-8200 Southwick: The Mason Agency (413) 569-2307 Topsfield: Scott Brockelman (978) 887-8304 Wilbraham: Sean Rooney (413) 887-8817 Williamstown: Maureen O’Mara (413) 458-5584 Worcester: Thomas Carroll (508) 752-3300 Ad on pages 68 and 69.
Don Ray Insurance Terri Ray Serving CT, MA, and RI (781) 837-6550; donrayinsurance.com Competitive rates, educated service, and help substantiating values. Mortality and major medical, farm
packages, horse associations and clubs, directors and officers, horse shows, clinics, expo coverage, instructor liability, and payment plans. Ad on page 18.
JUMP EQUIPMENT & TACK BOXES
Salty Dawg Equine Services Serving MA, CT, and RI (508) 259-6924; saltydawgequine.com Custom-made jumps, tack trunks, bit boxes, and more. Great for year-end awards. View photos at saltydawgequine.com and on Facebook. Ad on page 4.
MANURE REMOVAL
Mitrano Removal Shirley, MA (978) 425-6181; mitranoremoval.com We provide large and small horse farms with a manure removal program that suits the farm’s needs. Retain a 10- to 30-yard container and we provide removal service. Choose to stockpile your manure and we provide removal service. Ad on page 34.
SADDLES & SADDLE FITTING
New England Saddle Fit Lise Krieger Serving New England (203) 685-2308; newenglandsaddlefit.com Certified saddle fitter for English and western saddles. Saddle assessments, fitting evaluations, flocking, repairs, consignments, and sales. Ad on page 51.
TACK SHOP
Briggs Tack Shop & Trailer Sales Hanover, MA (781) 826-3191; briggstackshop.com A full-service tack shop with everything for the horse and rider. Authorized dealer of Kingston Trailers for more than 50 years! Ad on page 53.
THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM
Blue Rider Stables, Inc. South Egremont, MA; (413) 528-5299; bluerider.org Where happy horses help make happy humans. We offer a holistic educational environment in which people and animals can safely interact, and through their mutual therapeutic experiences, broaden the scope of their lives. Year-round programs for children and adults, with and without disabilities. Grey Mare Magna Wave Jenny Cournoyer Serving MA, CT, and RI (774) 329-7489; greymaremagnawave.com Grey Mare Magna Wave offers the best in pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. Serving all of New England. Sessions to suit all needs. Rentals available. Ad on page 21.
TRACTORS/EQUIPMENT
Bacon’s Equipment Williamsburg, MA (413) 268-3620; baconsequipmentinc.com Kubota, Stihl, Land Pride, and Husqvarna. Sales and repairs for more than 40 years. Family owned and operated. Competitive pricing and always changing inventory. We have what you want! Ad on page 55.
TRAILERS & TRAILER REPAIRS
Briggs Tack Shop & Trailer Sales Hanover, MA (781) 826-3191; briggstackshop.com Authorized dealer of Kingston Trailers for more than 50 years! A full-service tack shop with everything for the horse and rider plus we’re a Stübben Custom Authorized Dealer and Fitter. Ad on page 53.
Whitehorse Truck & Trailer Service & Sales Northbridge, MA (508) 641-9212; whitehorsetruckandtrailer.com We come to you for complete trailer service! New and used trailers for sale, trailer consignments, prepurchase inspections, gooseneck and hitch sales and installation, truck modifications, brake controllers and repairs, and wheel/tire replacement. Ad on page 49.
TRAINING, LESSONS & BOARD
Apple Knoll Farm Millis, MA (508) 376-2564; appleknoll.com Our mission is to provide a safe, comfortable, and well-equipped facility for horses and riders to develop the skills and confidence required for the sport of eventing. Facility rentals. USEA horse trials, jumper show series, clinics, and more. Ad on page 109.
Back Bay Farm Ipswich, MA; (978) 356-0730; backbayfarm.com A premier hunter equitation training and boarding stable. Riding lessons, showing, training, full board, sales, and leasing. Horse shows on farm; beach and country rides off farm. Travel to USEF local shows. New riders welcome! Ad on page 116.
Bob Burrelli Natural Horsemanship Plymouth, MA; (508) 224-9430; bobburrelli.com Natural horsemanship trainer and clinician with more than 40 years experience training and teaching all disciplines. Learn from the best to become your best. Create a better partnership with your horse through gentle, effective, and traditional Vaquero training methods. Starting colts, helping problem horses, and helping horse and rider partnerships. Ad on page 23.
Bradford Equestrian Center Keith & Lynda Angstadt; Haverhill, MA (978) 374-0008; leangst@comcast.net Dressage training and instruction, full-care facility, individualized programs, excellent footing, indoor and outdoor arenas, ample turnout, reasonable rates, dressage competitions and clinics, and truck-ins welcome. Ad on page 120.
Carrier’s Farm Nancy Carrier; Southampton, MA (413) 527-0333; facebook.com/CarriersFarm Indoor arena, outdoor riding ring, round pen, fields, obstacles, trails, individual or group turnout, friendly adult atmosphere, all disciplines welcome, owner lives on premises.
Cathy Drumm Teaching throughout the Northeast (413) 441-5278; cathydrumm.com Clinician, trainer, and coach of western dressage, working equitation, and mountain trail. Kindful training for horse and rider. “Happy, relaxed horses and riders are my objective.”
Crimson Acres Whitmore Family; Orange, MA (978) 575-0341; crimsonacres.org Lessons, training, clinics, drill team, horse shows, games nights, boarding, and summer camps. We provide a safe educational environment. Dare to Dream Educational Farm Program. Ad on page 116. Double B Ranch Plymouth, MA; (508) 746-8545; doubleb-ranch.com Horsemanship for all disciplines. Natural horsemanship training, lessons, boarding, and certification. Ranch/trail obstacle course, cow working/cow sorting, ranch roping, team penning, reining, training performance horses, flat work/jumping, and equitation/classical dressage. Ad on page 23.
Fuller Family Equestrian Lori Brogle & Emily Coggins; Westhampton, MA (413) 539-1242; fullershorsefacility.com Intimate boarding environment and quality care. Matted stalls, indoor arena, jumping field, outdoor arena, private and neighborhood trails, all-day turnout, indoor wash stall. Lessons with Chrysanthi Gavagan or bring in your licensed insured trainer.
Horses With A Heart Shana Holland; Chester, MA; (413) 354-7744 Infants through advanced. Problems, restarts, mounted and unmounted, horse therapy. Horses connect and communicate through body language, energy, and space. Body riding is safer, more harmonious, and healthier for horses. Will travel.
Independence Stable Dottie Foreman; Belchertown, MA (413) 284-0371; independencestablellc.com Dressage schooling shows with traditional and western dressage tests. Riding and carriage driving instruction. Board and training with highly personalized attention for each horse and rider. Ad on page 121.
It’s a Pleasure Training Peter Whitmore; Orange, MA (978) 652-2231; itsapleasuretraining.com Peter specializes in starting young horses correctly. More than 25 years experience starting horses as well as fixing existing problems. Available for clinics and events. Board available as well as internship program. Ad on page 67.
Red Mare Farm Kate Cameron; Hatfield, MA (978) 739-4707; redmarefarm.com Young horse training and starting. Lessons on your horse or ours. Kids and adults. Boarding with all-day turnout, stalls with run-outs, individual turnouts, and pasture board. Two-phase and dressage shows. Eventing barn, open to all riding styles. Ad on page 108.
RER Ponies Heather Dostal; Hatfield, MA (413) 427-2026; rerponies.com Lessons, summer programs, clinics, training, starting, Pony Club. Adults and children. Heather is a USDF “L” graduate and bronze medalist. Dressage, cross country, stadium jumping. Ad on page 121.
Stonebrook Farm Devin Burdick; Phillipston, MA (978) 696-1269; stonebrookfarmdb.com Specializing in starting young horses for riding and driving. Boarding, lessons, training, and coaching. Dressage and carriage driving focus. Devin is a USDF bronze medalist. Ad on page 62.
TRANSPORTATION
J.R. Hudson Horse Transportation West Bridgewater, MA (508) 427-9333; jrhudsonhorsetrans.com Dedicated to excellence in horse transportation. Serving the horse community for more than 35 years. Our goal is to provide our clients with the safest, most dependable service. Serving the lower 48 states and Canada.
VETERINARIANS
EquidDoc Veterinary Services Caitlin Eaton, DVM, Liz Forbes, DVM Tessa Lumley, DVM Central MA and beyond (508) 885-4205; equiddocvet.com Veterinary care for your horses including 24/7/365 emergency coverage for our clients, preventative health care, lameness exams, parasite management, radiography and ultrasound, dentistry, prepurchase exams, geriatric exams, and more. Ad on page 15.
North Bridge Equine Associates Fred Nostrant, DVM, Stephanie Shen, DVM Laura Parisio-Wood, BVetMed, MRCVS, CVMMP Eastern and Central MA, Southern NH (978) 337-1260; northbridgeequine.com Progressive sport horse medicine, performance evaluations, acupuncture, chiropractic, dentistry, wellness exams, emergency care. Compassionate and progressive veterinary practice that provides high-quality, personalized veterinary care. Ad on page 33. South Deerfield Veterinary Clinic Samantha C. Clay, DVM & Andraya Cole, DVM South Deerfield, MA (413) 665-3626; sdvconline.com Under new ownership. We provide preventive care and medical care for large and small animals. We’re accepting new clients! Ad on page 34.
Rhode Island
ARTIST
Betsey MacDonald Rhode Island; bmacdonald.net Animal portraits and paintings by Betsey MacDonald. Betsey will work with you to create a special portrait from your photos in the medium of your choice.
BARN CATS
Paws Watch Warwick, RI; cats@pawswatch.org, pawswatch.org Barn cats need homes! Healthy, fixed, vaccinated barn cats provide rodent control. Delivered to your farm! All volunteer, nonprofit dedicated to helping Rhode Islanders provide spay/neuter and vaccinations for neighborhood feral cats.
EQUESTRIAN ATTORNEY
David Craven, Esq. Providence, RI (401) 490-0109; dcravenlaw.com Expansive trusts to include your equines, estate plans, contracts for horse purchasing, breeding, boarding, or training. Creating and/or advising on contracts between you and third party. Advising on regulations governing equine medical practices.
EQUINE DENTISTRY
INSURANCE
American National West Greenwich: Ashley Johnson (401) 397-1050 Ad on pages 68 and 69.
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