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.

LCRVHC/BPC 2024 Calendar

If you are interested in hosting or leading a member-only ride; have an idea for a future program, clinic, or activity; a topic you would like to learn about; a skill to share; or would like to host a winter party or summer picnic, please email us at [email protected]. LCRVHC has a Facebook page for member-only rides and events: facebook.com/lcrvhc. Check it out and follow!

Ride dates and locations are subject to change due to weather and conflicts. Depending on how many riders we get, we may break into smaller groups. Please RSVP to [email protected] or call or text LCRVHC ride manager VP Liz Kennedy at 860-227-9814 for details. We are trying to do a mix of Saturday and Sunday rides. We try to include dates for some other clubs/groups since we have a lot of cross-over members.

2024 Ride & Event Schedule (subject to change)

3/10 – LCRVHC MO at Ride Bluff Point
3/16 – CHC VHP Annual Meeting
3/17 –  Friends of Machimoodus Spring Fling
3/23 – CTRA Ride at Hammonassett (raindate 3/30) 3-foot subs for lunch, contact Cathy Clouse
3/24 – LCRVHC / BPC Clip & Ride Weber Woods

4/6 – LCRVHC MO Ride at Wadsworth Falls (this is Liz Kennedy’s birthday!)
4/7 – CTRA Ride at White Memorial
4/14 – LCRVHC Games Day at Rough Draft Farm (4/21/24 Bad weather date)
4/27 – CTRA Ride at Chatfield Hollow
4/28 – LCRVHC/BPC Clip & Ride Pattaconk/Quinimay Trail

5/4 – LCRVHC MO Ride at Pattaconk
5/5 – CTRA/Friends of Machimoodus Benefit Ride in memory of Ginger Tullai (donation, open ride) 5/1 – CDCTA Dressage/Combined Tests at Westbrook Hunt Club
5/18 – CTRA Machimoodus Spring Cleanup
5/31 – to 6/2 CTRA Camp/Ride at Natchaug

6/1 – National Trails Day—Quinimay Trail, red section, north of Pattaconk, more to come
6/8 – CTRA Ride at Big D in Cheshire
6/15 – LCRVHC MO Ride at Hurd Park Mountain Laurel Ride
6/16 – CTRA Ride at Hurd Park
6/21 to 6/23 – CTRA Camp at Machimoodus/Sunrise (TBD—need special permit)
6/30 – LCRVHC/BPC Clip & Ride Pattaconk/Quinimay Trail

7/13 – LCRVHC Summer Picnic at Peg Lupone’s home with ride
7/14 – CTRTA Ride at Steep Rock, Washington Depot, CT
7/28 – CTRA Ride at Roraback WMA
8/3 – CTRA Ride at Tyler Mill
8/11 – LCRVHC MO Ride at Machimoodus

9/7 – CTRA Ride at Cockaponsett
9/14 – LCRVHC MO Ride at Carolina Trout Pond RI
9/15 – Lyme Hunter Pace at Lord Creek
9/15 – CTRA Ride at Pistol Creek, Berlin, CT
9/28 or 9/29 – CTRA Ride at Salmon Brook Park, Granby

10/5 – CTRA Ride at Cockaponsett
10/6 – Mark course for Hunter Pace
10/13 – LCRVHC Fall Festival Hunter Pace
10/19 – CTRA Fun Day Obstacles at Machimoodus/Sunrise (bad weather date 10/26 or 10/27) 10/26 – LCRVHC MO Ride Halloween Ride at Jeannie Wiggs

11/2 – LCRVHC MO Ride at Rocky Neck
11/17 – LCRVHC Sue Davenport Memorial Chili MO Ride at Chatfield Hollow

12/1 – LCRVHC MO Ride Soup Ride at Melissa Evarts

Other (Need Dates)
Salmon River Airline Trail MO Ride – Colleen to host
Muck Rock Road project/completion – BPC (needs to dry out)
***September and October will be Weber Woods prep for Hunter Pace. Dates and projects TBD.

Hunter Pace Results

HUNTER DIVISION
First: Claudia Marcello-Willow, also Perpetual Trophy for Best Hunter in Memory of Mama donated by Heidi Smith

Second: Galloping Gals. Mary Palumbo-Trixie and Erica Korper-Colin

Third: Anything But Chill. Cary Chadwick-Campfire Memories (S’Mores) and Aubrey Chadwick-Bea the One

Fourth: It’s Brittain (ie) (y). Brittanie Jones-Xena Warrior Princess and Brittany Kanule-Merlin’s Bahlua Splash

Fifth: FRF Painted Ponies. Samantha Look-Oscar and Ayla Strom-Luke

HACKER DIVISION
First: Matson Farm Trailblazers. Kelly Turner-Trigger, Sharon King-Vegas, and Marie Aparo-JR

Second: Spicy Pony Squad. Kira Freilich-Dobby. Also Best Team Costume
Note: Her partner Launi Perrault-Jaunton had to withdraw but still got a costume award

Third: Lil Red and the Wolf, Laura Runkle-Finn. Also costume award

Fourth: Not Friendly. Jennifer Pulaski-Willow and Stephanie Shaw-Hemi

Fifth: The Jiggers. Ruth Strontzer-Darwin and Jean Cassella-Paddy

Sixth: Lakota. Tony Gambardella-Buck

Seventh: Dixie & the Boys. Taylor Maus-Dixie and Cecelia Pulaski-Cosmo


Eighth: The Flys. Ellie Hein-Calianna and Moira Chapman-Teddy Bear

Other costume awards: Moms Day Out, Stacy Moore and Montana Bychurch


If you did not collect your ribbons please contact Melissa to arrange to pickup. It costs too much to mail them. [email protected] or text 203-915-3622
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2024 Calendar Ideas

Please think about the 2024 calendar. If you are interested in hosting a MO ride please email Lynda Perry, [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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.