Classifieds

There is no charge to place an ad for LHDC members! Deadline for the newsletter is the 20th of the month. Contact Marcia Stemm 860-583-6187 or email


  • Adorable and Talented Driving Pony! 12.2hh, 13 year old, chestnut mare with long flowing white mane and tail. Cookie is a forward yet responsive pony trained by Margaret Beeman of Broken Wheel Ranch. Sound, barefoot and an easy keeper, she trailers, ties, clips and enjoys spending time with her partner. Cookie requires consistent handling and would be suitable for an adult driver wanting a game little pony for combined driving. Cookie has also successfully hunter paced. Cookie is an affectionate pony that craves a job and always gives her all. A permanent, experienced home is very important! Please call Debbie Rizzo at 860-485-1053.
  • Dutch Harness Horse Cross · For Sale (American Dutch Harness Horse Association Registered) Bourbon–a gorgeous blood bay gelding; foaled 4/6/12. 15.2 hands now—should mature at 16+ hands. Excellent temperament and very athletic. Purchased for driving, but can be made into any discipline. Asking $3500 to good home only. Stabled in Bethlehem, CT. Call 860-485-8991 or email: rallicar115@yahoo.com
  • Dutch Harness Horse Cross For Sale (American Dutch Harness Horse Association Registered) Rascal Flatts–a gorgeous copper chestnut colt Foaled July 2012–14.2 hands now; should mature 15+ hands. Very flashy, athletic and has ground manners Purchased for driving, but can be made into any discipline Asking $2000 to good home only. Stabled in Bethlehem, CT Call 860-485-8991 or email: rallicar115@yahoo.com
  • Antique wicker cut under lady's phaeton with a pole. This beautiful carriage is newly painted. The original wicker body and dash and cushions are in excellent condition. It is suitable for medium ponies. It was built by the McLaughlin Carriage Company , Ottawa, Canada. The carriages are located in East Haddam, Ct. Please contact Randy Sabatino. cowhill@hughes.net or 860-873-3894 for pictures or prices.
  • Four wheel rubber tire buggy. Price · reduced to $800.00. Call Dan Slevinsky at 860-582-0215.
  • For Sale: Horsedrawn vehicles - 2 wheels/4 wheels; 2 sleighs. None are restored. Reasonable prices to good homes. 203-264-6595 - Leave a message. (Currie)
  • Buckeye Low Rider: Painted dark green with pin striping; wheel spokes natural. Comes with removable lamp brackets, extra axle, cans of touch up paint. Large pony size. Kept in the garage year round, excellent condition. Call 860-836-0147
  • FOR SALE: Extensive carriage collection. Vehicles and sleighs range from Run-abouts to Road Coaches. Shanks, Brewster, Kimball, Van Tassel & Kearney to name a few. Also Friesian horses- Mares, Geldings and Stallions. For information contact Russ Murdock, agent at 860-491-0052 or cell #860-671-0338.
  • John Larson has two vehicles for sale: Surry with the fringe on top with lamps, pole & shafts. $2500 Wicker phaeton with lamps, pole & shafts.$2500 Call 207-610-4572 or email jlarson192@gmail.com
  • Meadow Brook cart, great condition $1,100, Biothane harness (was used on a 14.2 haflinger) $450. South Kent, CT 860-318-5035
  • Freedman Large Pony sized harness w/ brass. Excellent condition. Call 860-836-0147 (Borkoski)
  • Ten acre farm, pond, barn, carriage shed, pasture and · meadow for sale. Call Dan at 860-582-0215
  • Beautiful wool blanket. Black with matching fringe. Excellent condition. Perfect for sleigh rides or chilly nights. $50 Contact Mary Repko mbrepko@comcast.net (203) 632-8552
  • ANTIQUES (from the 1860's-1880's) - National Washboard Co. Ironing Board ($75), Filigree Box w/Glass Lid ($25), Potato Masher ($8), Egg Beater ($8), Erie Iron ($20), Iron Trivet ($12), "S" Branding Iron ($15), 17 Misc. Letters & 4 Sports Printer's Blocks ($30 for the lot). HUMMELS - Two with a Girl Sitting Playing a Mandolin and One with Two Boys Standing Singing ($75/each). "RUNNING HORSES" Hand-Made Pottery, Jug & 6 Mugs ($35). Call Janice or Leo at: 203-426-0085, or E-Mail Janice at: janiceleeo@charter.net
  • LHDC Hats, Mugs and Pins are for sale. Support your club by buying the following items with the LHDC logo: Hats $10. Mugs $5 and Pewter pins $10. Contact Dick Mangino at 203-272-5257 or see him at the next meeting.
  • Horse & Carriage Livery of Loon Meadow Farm, Norfolk, CT supplies horse drawn carriages, wagons and sleighs for all occasions throughout CT, MA & eastern NY; weddings, funerals, parties, etc. Contact 860-542-6085 or 
  • Rubber tires remounted or replaced, while you wait. Old or new style, flat top or round top, widths to 1 1/4 inch wide. Norfolk Connecticut, call (860) 542-6085 or E-mail the rubber width, style and wheel diameter for price.
  • Restoring an antique carriage? Professional · upholsterer with experience restoring vehicles available to reupholster your carriage seats. Call Bob at 860-482-4798 for information and estimates. (Rizzo)
  • Spindle Brook Farm is a private barn on a quiet road in the northwest corner of Connecticut offering excellent care by experienced owners for lay-up and retirement horses. Please visit our website if you are in need of our services. www.spindlebrookfarm.com
  • Spindle brook farm is offering our Shetland Stallion for limited breedings. BAR-G'S DOUBLETAKE is a beautiful bay with white points. He is a hall of fame pony with many other awards. For more info call 860-491-0052 web-site http://spindlebrookfarm.com