LCRVHC is a group of riders from a variety of disciplines united by a common love of horses. We enjoy riding whether on the trails or in the arena, meeting to socialize and learn, and volunteering our time to develop and maintain trails.

Upcoming Events

Connecticut Horse Council Volunteer Horse Patrol 20th Anniversary Open House
Saturday, March 18, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
See page 6 of Newsletter for more details
Pot Luck & Raffle Items
Bring a dish to share – Items for Tea Cup Raffle - $ for 50-50 Raffle
Company 1 Fire House  
1485 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111

Spring Fling Thing
Hosted by Friends of Machimoodus & Sunrise State Park
Sunday, March 19, noon to 3 pm

Spring Clean-Up Clip & Ride
Sunday, April 16, 10:00 am
Spring Clean-Up Clip & Ride on the Quinimay Trail north section. Hoping to work from 148 to Beaver Meadow Road clear-ing any down branches, and replacing missing or damaged markers. If we have enough riders may split to two groups. Plan on longer than our usual 2 hour ride. Meet at Pattaconk parking area. Ready to ride at 10 am. Bring saw, clippers, I’ll bring a hammer for each group.

Please RSVP to lcrvhc.org@gmail.com or call or text LCRVHC ride manager Liz Kennedy at (860) 227–9814 for details.

See more upcoming events in our April/March Newsletter here.

President's Letter

Dear Friends,
Meteorological Spring! The horses are shedding—gotta love that hair that sticks to your lips and gets embedded in your clothes—and the mud! Thankful for the mild winter, we managed to ride every weekend.

Membership renewals—it’s that time again, please renew and continue to support our club. This will be your last newsletter if you have not renewed by April 1. Membership is a bargain, we have not increased our rates for many years! A 2023 membership form is included in this news-letter and always available on our website. Our fabulous membership secretary, Alyce, begs you to please write clearly—especially your email—since that is how we communicate with you and we hate it when they get bounced back. Thank you to everyone who has renewed already. And welcome to new members!

Recent Activities
The LCRVHC/BPC Winter Party was a rousing success. The Essex Veterans Memorial Hall was the perfect size venue for our group of thirtyish—cozy but not crowded. The food was delicious and bountiful—especially the desserts! The Silent Auction was a lot of fun and raised $795 for the BPC. A HUGE thank you to Nancy Palermo-Lee for organizing the party and Peggy Lupone for managing the auction and collecting so many items. Thanks to Tom and Gloria for decorations and everyone for your generous contributions and support. Thanks to all who helped set-up and clean-up.

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2023 Calendar Ideas

Please think about the 2023 calendar. If you are interested in hosting a MO ride please email Lynda Perry, cymaronfarm@snet.net. If you have an idea for a program or activity, a topic you would like to learn about, a skill to share, or would like to host the winter party or summer picnic, please email lcrvhc.org@gmail.com. Meetings are at the Fire Museum behind 21 Copse Road, Madison, unless otherwise specified. It is always fun to go other places. Consider hosting a meeting or social event at your home or farm. LCRVHC has a Facebook page for member-only rides: facebook.com/lcrvhc. Check it out! Sometimes we include some local events from other organizations in our calendar so we can work around them.
April/March 2023 Newsletter
2023 Membership
(to read past Notes, go to Notes Archives >>)
Your 2023 Memberships are now due don't miss any of the fun.