| Our meetings are held monthly at different locations. Locations and times are posted on this page and emailed to members. If you are interested in becoming a member or would like to "check us out" or would like to participate in Ag Day, please feel free to contact us or attend a meeting. If you have any questions please email us for more information. |
| The Woodstock Horse Council is a membership organization attended by area residents interested in supporting the views outlined in the Council Mission Statement. Members meet monthly at different locations to socialize and to share experiences and information. Horse ownership is NOT a requirement. For more information call 860-928-3276 or email thewoodstockhorsecouncil@yahoo.com. Watch for our monthly meeting postings!! MISSION STATEMENT: It is the mission of the Woodstock Horse Council to preserve and encourage equestrian activities in Woodstock, CT as part of the town's agricultural heritage and rural character. The Council will aid in development of greenways and trails, will promote good horse-keeping practices, and seek to educate the general public about horse-related activities and safety. Logo designed by Joan Muller |
| The Woodstock Horse Council |
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| Pam Bouchard-WHC President |
| Laurie Gosselin-WHC Vice President |
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| RIDER PRAYER Dearest Creator in Heaven, give me strength to guide my horse. Make my hands soft and my head clear. Let my horse understand me & I him. My heart you have blessed with a special love of these animals, let me never lose sight of it. My soul, you have gifted with a deep need for them, let that need never lesson. Always let my breath catch as the sun gleams on his elegant head. Always may my throat tighten at the sound of his gentle nicker. Let the scent of fresh hay and new bag of grain be sweet to me. Let the warm touch of a warm nose on my hand always bring a smile. I adore the joy of a warm day on the farm. The grace and splendor of a running horse, the thunder of its hooves makes my eyes burn and my heart soar. Let it always be so. Dearest Creator grant me patience for horses are harnessed wind and wind can be flighty. Let me not frighten or harm them, instead show me ways to understand them. Above all Dear Creator, fill my life with them. When I pass from the world, send my soul to no heaven without them. For this love you have given me graces my existence and I shall cherish it and praise you for it for all time. AUTHOR UNKNOWN |
| Joan Muller-WHC Secretary |
| Our network has been our greatest achievement and we would like our web page to reflect that. Please let me know if you have anything you would like posted. |
Delpha Very spoke with us (at our November meeting 2006) about a new grant driven program for composting/alternative energy that will utilize horse manure including bedding and sawdust. Stay tuned for updates as this project proceeds. |
| Reva Seybolt-WHC Treasurer |
| DISASTER PLANNING FOR HORSES (New program being developed) CT Farm Bureau Assoc., 775 Bloomfield Ave., Windsor, CT |
| CHERRY LEDGE FARM Cherry Ledge Farm is a full service facility from training to lessons to clinics and much much more. Grain store: Central CT Co-operative Company grain McCauley horse feeds and ADM grain Dr. Benson horse supplements In stock: Equine grain, feed top dressing, supplements, dog & cat food visit cherryledgefarm.com for more info amd for fun |
| CT HORSE COUNCIL Please check the CT Horse Council website frequently for pending important legislation and news. www.cthorsecouncil.org |
| STALLS AVAILABLE WINDSWEPT ACRES INCLUDES ALL DAY TURNOUT EVERYDAY EXCELLENT CARE Laurie 974-2092 |
| CHERRY LEDGE FARM 17TH ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, MAY 10TH 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM RAIN OR SHINE KAREN ALWAYS PUTS SO MUCH EFFORT INTO HER OPEN HOUSES YOU REALLY SHOULD TAKE TIME TO STOP BY AND VISIT. ALWAYS DIFFERENT THINGS GOING ON AND SUCH A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT OF COURSE JACK WILL BE THERE AND SO WILL CHIP AND HIS GIRL CORA. CHIP'S FAMILY WILL ALSO HAVE ONE OF THEIR TEAMS THERE FOR RIDES LOTS TO SEE...LOTS OF FUN |
| AT OUR JANUARY MEETING WE DISCUSSED AND AGREED UPON A RESTRUCTURING OF THE COUNCIL. |