October 27, 2024: Frost on the Pumpkin Hunter Pace
The October 27 Frost on the Pumpkin Hunter Pace, held on Mount Nebo Road, was a total success, according to participants and organizers...
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September 7, 2024: NBLA at the Horse Guard Fall Festival
The Second Company Governor's Horse Guard hosted a fun Fall Festival on Sept. 7. The NBLA had a booth with lots of craft activities for...
July 16, 2024 Presentation on Equine First Aid Draws Large Crowd
Horse owners are always on alert for signs of injury or illness in their equines. Much can go wrong quickly if we don’t know what to do....
June 8, 2024: NBLA Riders Enjoy Tarrywile Park And Happy Trails Farm
Newtown Bridle Lands Association (NBLA) hosted a group trail ride through Tarrywile Park in Danbury on June 8. The participating riders...
Safety Around Horses For The Non-Rider
The Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard and the Newtown Bridle Lands Association collaborated on presenting a very informative talk...
Riders And Horses Take On Wet Conditions In Annual Hunter Pace
The forecast for the October 29 Newtown Bridle Lands Association’s (NBLA) Frost on the Pumpkin Hunter Pace was promising light showers...
Camping With Your Horse For A Unique Adventure
The Newtown Bridle Lands Association hosted a very informative talk given by local equestrian Shelby McChord on June 20. The topic was...
Does Your Horse Like His Job?
The other day, I was chatting with my sister-in-law who has owned many dogs over the years. We were talking about how certain dogs really...
How Horses Experience The World, Part Two: Sounds, Scents, And Touch
In a previous article, this column explored how horses see the world. Their vision differs from humans in many ways including range of...
How Horses Experience The World, Part 1: Vision
Nature writer Ed Yong has been in the press recently with editorials and essays about how animals perceive the world. His best-selling...
The Other End of Horses: Manure, Black Gold For Gardeners
Every day without fail and up to 12 times a day, your horse presents you with a nice pile of manure, adding up to 30 or so pounds by the...
Donkeys And Mules — Lovable And Smart
Donkeys and mules are cousins of our much-loved horses and are highly regarded in their own right by owners around the world. There are...
Your Horse’s Tiny House — A Few Thoughts On Stalls
Some horses are outside 24/7 with only a run-in shed for protection from the elements. Others spend the day outside and only return to...
As Easy As Falling off A Horse… All About The Least Favorite Part of Riding
If a rider falls off their horse in the forest, and no one is around, does the cursing make a sound? Yes, it does, because darn that...
Forty-Two Years And Counting — Hunter Pace Is A Bridge To Our Past
The annual Frost on the Pumpkin Hunter Pace (affectionately known as the FOTP) will take place on Sunday, October 24, with a rain date of...
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