Page 7 - North Haven Magazine Issue 14 Summer 2020

Both Peggy and Sally enjoyed the
Sit-a-Buck class that required the
rider to ride bareback and keep a
buck (paper money) under their leg
while putting their horse through
a variety of movements. The rid-
er who kept the “buck” the longest
would win. Trail classes were also
fun because the horse and rider
were challenged to complete an ob-
stacle course. The horse and rider
needed to have confidence in each
other while facing these obstacles or
the horse might refuse to cooperate
due to fear.
Riding the trails through Sleeping Pride pulls the sleigh for the Stephens family.
Giant and wooded areas along Mt.
Carmel Avenue provided a different Ginger came to the farm and became well-loved for his gentle na-
experience. At times, the girls would ture and ability to work with riders with disabilities. Research on
ride their horses through the back the brand on his neck revealed that he was an ex-cavalry horse
woods to pick up a few groceries at from Ft. Riley, Kansas. He had been used specifically with service-
Muzio’s Farm Market on Hartford men who were amputees, which is why he responded so well to
Turnpike, and winter snows created voice commands.
Peggy ready to ride the trails the opportunity to hitch up a horse
on Ginger. for a sleigh ride. In the early 1970s, Tamarack Farm moved to New Hampshire and
continued to offer services in the new location. Bobbie also became
A summer riding program was de- very interested in breeding and loved to see new foals born to some
veloped and small groups of children would stay at the farm for of the champion horses. The property in North Haven has been
a week or more. This immersion experience included care of the purchased by Quinnipiac University and it is uncertain how it will
horses, equipment, stable, riding lessons, and classes about horses. be utilized.
Bobbie also recognized the value of riding and horse care for those
with disabilities. Though therapeutic riding was not a well-recog-
nized intervention at the time, some families found it to be well
worthwhile for their children.

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