Upcoming Events
-
Connecticut Horse Symposium 9:00am
3/23
Connecticut Horse Symposium
Saturday, March 23rd, 2024
09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Horsebarn Hill Arena
Get some new ideas for the riding and driving season! No need to worry about preregistration for auditors or spectators, pay at the door.
Enjoy our heated lobby and arena seating and participating in a fun equine event! Take a break from the action by visiting the sponsors and vendors in our heated foyer.
Please park in the paved lot to the right of the arena. The dirt lot is reserved for horse trailers.
Please note our health requirements for visiting horses in the documents area at the bottom of this page.
3 Exciting Clinic Sessions with Peter Whitmore - Register for one, two or all three!
Join Peter Whitmore for a fun and exciting versatility clinic where horses and riders will gain confidence and skills through the use of obstacles. By pushing the limits you and your horse will learn to work through fear and anxiety under Peter’s guidance. This clinic is designed to challenge all levels of horse and rider in a safe and structured environment.Peter Whitmore has been training horses for 24 years. He specializes in starting young horses correctly and working with problem horses of all ages, breeds and disciplines. Through clear communication he can solidify the horse’s foundation and increase their confidence as our riding partners. Peter has successfully competed in the Extreme Mustang Makeover and currently runs the New England Youth Mustang Challenge. Find them on Facebook at: It’s A Pleasure Training
Session 1: In Hand Versatility (limited to 12 handlers) 9-10 AM
Designed to reinforce basic handling and ground manners and build trust between horse and handler.
Session 2: Basic Versatility (limited to 12 riders) 10-11 AM
Designed for riders who have never tried versatility or extreme trail. Obstacles can be altered to meet the needs of each horse and rider.
Session 3: Extreme Versatility (limited to 12 riders) 11 AM -12 PM
Designed for riders and horses who want to push the limits! More challenging obstacles that can be altered to meet the needs of horse and rider.
Lunch Available On Site - Pizza and Beverages - UConn Equine Club
12-1 PM Demonstrations by the UConn Teams! Dressage, Equestrian, and Polo
1-2 PM Demonstration by Alena Meacham, Director of Riding
Auditor Pricing: As Always, a Great Value!
$25/Adults All Day
$10/Adults 1-2 PM
12-2 PM $10/day Age 9-18/4-H leaders/UConn students/4-H members
Kids 9 & under free!
Money raised is used to directly support equine research and extension programs at the University of Connecticut! No pre-registration needed for spectators: pay at the door or online!
Contact Information:
Jenifer Nadeau
More
Department of Animal Science
Phone: 860-486-4471
Email: jenifer.nadeau@uconn.edu -
Land Use Commissioner Basic Training for ZBA Members - Virtual 6:00pm
5/20
Land Use Commissioner Basic Training for ZBA Members - Virtual
Monday, May 20th, 2024
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Topics covered:
-Commissioner Conduct
-Conflicts
-Bias and Pre-determination
-Ex-parte Communications
-Freedom of Information (FOI)
-How to deal with applicants’ and public testimony; Statutory standards for variances, including hardship; Differences among ZBA functions: variances, appeals, and other possible mattersGeneral Commissioner training hours: 2
Fair & Affordable Housing training hours: 0Cost: Free - Registration deadline May 19, 2024 at 11:00 p.m.
If you would like to order the book “What’s Legally Required” 8th Edition by Michael A. Zizka in advance of the meeting, please visit s.uconn.edu/zizkabook. The cost is $35 plus shipping.
Contact: Renata Bertotti, UConn CLEAR, renata.bertotti@uconn.edu, (860) 345-5210
Program Events Pages
Several of our programs have event pages within their own websites. For additional events, check these out.