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About NWCDHA
The Northwest Connecticut Draft Horse
Association was formed in 1989 by a group of men (the first night about 40 men
showed up, later joined by many females) interested in learning more about and
promoting the draft horse. The mission of the group was to inform and educate
the general public about the history and use of the draft horse.
The public events sponsored by
the Club and the many informative programs at club meetings accomplished this
mission. The horse owners were happy to get their horses and old-time equipment
in front of the public at the many events they sponsored – a Fall Field Day, now
named after two of our charter members who were so instrumental in the early
success of the day, Bucky Ballard and Frank Colburn. Sleigh riding always
paints such a nostalgic picture and they sponsored many sleigh rallies at both
the Goshen and Harwinton Fairgrounds. Now the June Dust Off is added to the
list of sponsored events.
The ownership of a horse is not
necessary to join the club, just the interest in the draft horse, a desire to
make new friends who are also interested in draft horses and a willingness to
help out at our events. The annual dues are $20 per person, due each January
1. For this $20 you have one vote on any issues before the club, you receive a
newsletter each month, refreshments and a program at each meeting. We also try
to hold events for members and guests only at no cost. We have a good time
together and draft horse people are friendly and helpful.
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