2023 Events
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: https://www.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.
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.
May
6: LCRVHC/BPC Spring Clean-Up Quinimay north, meet at Pattaconk parking area, ready to ride at 10 am. Bring a lunch. Club will supply dessert.
7: CTRA ride at Gay City, Hebron
21: CTRA Ginger Tullai Memorial Ride at Machimoo-dus/Sunrise. $10 minimum donation. Ruth Strontzer 475-238-5887
25: Combined LCRVHC and CT Valley Driving Club Meeting with Program. Safety with Horses on Shared Multi-Use Trails. 6 pm at the Fire Museum (behind 21 Copse Road, Madison). Bring a picnic supper, clubs will provide a dessert selection. Animal Control Officer Liz Amendola will speak about loose dogs, reading dog and handler body language, etc. Trainer Kristin Elliott Leas will speak about minimizing spooking by desensitizing your horse to dogs, bikes, and other terrors. Both will talk about knowing your horse and setting an emergency plan when riding with a group. Discussion/Brainstorming format. Please RSVP so we have enough chairs.
June
3/4: LCRVHC/BPC Trails Day Celebration. Show some love for Weber Woods.
4: CTRA ride at Natchaug SF
10: LCRVHC Mountain Laurel Ride at Hurd Park 11: CTRA Mountain Laurel Ride at Hurd Park
17: Machimoodus/Sunrise brush clean-up work party, 9:00-12:30. Ruth Strontzer 475-238-5887
23/24: CTRA campout at Machimoodus/Sunrise, hosts: Liz Kennedy, Nancy Palermo-Lee, Ruth Strontzer
July
15 (raindate 22): LCRVHC Summer Picnic at Machimoodus, picnic at noon. Ride before and/or after
23: Jump repair for Hunter Pace. Organized by Kristin Elliott Leas
29/30?: LCRVHC/BPC Clean-Up Quinimay south, (park at Dave and Julie’s), ready to ride at 9 am
August
6, 13, 20, or 27 (hoping for a cool Sunday): Rescheduled from April! Games Day at Rough Draft Farm, ready to ride at 9 am. Potluck lunch following on the farm porch. Club provides hotdogs and drinks. Bring something to share. Will need help with setup Saturday afternoon.
TBD: LCRVHC/BPC work party, possibly Preserve bridge?
26: CTRA ride at Tyler Mill, Wallingford
September
4: Labor Day Ride and Picnic (Dave and Julie’s)
10: Lord Creek Hunter Pace
16: CTRA ride at Wadsworth, Middletown
17: LCRVHC Clip and Ride trail clean-up for HP 29: Full moon ride at Chatfield Hollow, Ruth to lead
October
1: CTRA ride at Cockaponsett/Pattaconk
1: LCRVHC Hunter Pace marking
7 and 8: LCRVHC Fall Hunter Pace, set up Saturday, pace on Sunday
14: LCRVHC Blessing of the Mounts/Member ride at Hammonassett
21: CTRA Fun Day Obstacles at Machimoodus
22?: Christmas card photo shoot by Judy Bosco, at Rough Draft Farm
November
9-12: Equine Affair
12: LCRVHC Sue Davenport Memorial Chili Ride at Chatfield Hollow
19: LCRVHC ride at Wadsworth Falls
December
2/3 or 9/10 weekend—depending on weather: Christmas Soup ride at Rough Draft Farm. Ready to ride at 10 am. Bring a soup, side, or dessert to share after the ride. Please RSVP so we have a head count.
January
1: Annual Freeze Your Butt Ride at Hammonassett. Ready to ride at 11 am. Hot chocolate after the ride.
February
3: Winter Party, 5 to 8 pm, Essex Veterans Memorial Hall, details on page 13 of the Nov/Dec newsletter.
23: Pizza and Planning Meeting at Alyce Mallek’s house, 44 Jannas Lane, Madison. 6 pm, club will provide pizza and soft drinks. Bring your calendars and ideas! Please RSVP so we know how much pizza to get!
Other ideas:
Julie Berman suggested a trailering clinic
6: LCRVHC/BPC Spring Clean-Up Quinimay north, meet at Pattaconk parking area, ready to ride at 10 am. Bring a lunch. Club will supply dessert.
7: CTRA ride at Gay City, Hebron
21: CTRA Ginger Tullai Memorial Ride at Machimoo-dus/Sunrise. $10 minimum donation. Ruth Strontzer 475-238-5887
25: Combined LCRVHC and CT Valley Driving Club Meeting with Program. Safety with Horses on Shared Multi-Use Trails. 6 pm at the Fire Museum (behind 21 Copse Road, Madison). Bring a picnic supper, clubs will provide a dessert selection. Animal Control Officer Liz Amendola will speak about loose dogs, reading dog and handler body language, etc. Trainer Kristin Elliott Leas will speak about minimizing spooking by desensitizing your horse to dogs, bikes, and other terrors. Both will talk about knowing your horse and setting an emergency plan when riding with a group. Discussion/Brainstorming format. Please RSVP so we have enough chairs.
June
3/4: LCRVHC/BPC Trails Day Celebration. Show some love for Weber Woods.
4: CTRA ride at Natchaug SF
10: LCRVHC Mountain Laurel Ride at Hurd Park 11: CTRA Mountain Laurel Ride at Hurd Park
17: Machimoodus/Sunrise brush clean-up work party, 9:00-12:30. Ruth Strontzer 475-238-5887
23/24: CTRA campout at Machimoodus/Sunrise, hosts: Liz Kennedy, Nancy Palermo-Lee, Ruth Strontzer
July
15 (raindate 22): LCRVHC Summer Picnic at Machimoodus, picnic at noon. Ride before and/or after
23: Jump repair for Hunter Pace. Organized by Kristin Elliott Leas
29/30?: LCRVHC/BPC Clean-Up Quinimay south, (park at Dave and Julie’s), ready to ride at 9 am
August
6, 13, 20, or 27 (hoping for a cool Sunday): Rescheduled from April! Games Day at Rough Draft Farm, ready to ride at 9 am. Potluck lunch following on the farm porch. Club provides hotdogs and drinks. Bring something to share. Will need help with setup Saturday afternoon.
TBD: LCRVHC/BPC work party, possibly Preserve bridge?
26: CTRA ride at Tyler Mill, Wallingford
September
4: Labor Day Ride and Picnic (Dave and Julie’s)
10: Lord Creek Hunter Pace
16: CTRA ride at Wadsworth, Middletown
17: LCRVHC Clip and Ride trail clean-up for HP 29: Full moon ride at Chatfield Hollow, Ruth to lead
October
1: CTRA ride at Cockaponsett/Pattaconk
1: LCRVHC Hunter Pace marking
7 and 8: LCRVHC Fall Hunter Pace, set up Saturday, pace on Sunday
14: LCRVHC Blessing of the Mounts/Member ride at Hammonassett
21: CTRA Fun Day Obstacles at Machimoodus
22?: Christmas card photo shoot by Judy Bosco, at Rough Draft Farm
November
9-12: Equine Affair
12: LCRVHC Sue Davenport Memorial Chili Ride at Chatfield Hollow
19: LCRVHC ride at Wadsworth Falls
December
2/3 or 9/10 weekend—depending on weather: Christmas Soup ride at Rough Draft Farm. Ready to ride at 10 am. Bring a soup, side, or dessert to share after the ride. Please RSVP so we have a head count.
January
1: Annual Freeze Your Butt Ride at Hammonassett. Ready to ride at 11 am. Hot chocolate after the ride.
February
3: Winter Party, 5 to 8 pm, Essex Veterans Memorial Hall, details on page 13 of the Nov/Dec newsletter.
23: Pizza and Planning Meeting at Alyce Mallek’s house, 44 Jannas Lane, Madison. 6 pm, club will provide pizza and soft drinks. Bring your calendars and ideas! Please RSVP so we know how much pizza to get!
Other ideas:
Julie Berman suggested a trailering clinic
