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


Horses & Other Livestock
  • Quality Haflingers for sale. 860-927-5209 · www.willowbrookfarms.us.
  • Connemara Purebreds and Connemara/Hanoverian Crosses, from weanlings to trained sport/driving prospects. Please see our website for our sales listing and services. www.drybrookconnemaras.com 860.866.7116
  • FUN AND SAFE DRIVING HORSE for sale:  Earnie is a 10 yr. old Standardbred gelding, 15.1, bay, cute--looks like a smaller warmblood. Has been used as a pleasure driving horse, great down the road, cones and dressage, also used for beginner and therapeutic driving lessons. $3,000 to very good home only. Contact Leo Joost: 207-731-4747 leonardaj@yahoo.com 
  • MATCHED FRIESIAN-CROSS PAIR for sale. 7 and 8 yr, old dapple grey mares, registered Friesian sporthorses(sire: registered Friesian, dam:Percheron/Morgan), 16.1,drive single and as a pair, also ride dressage, trail, sweet temperments, fun to ride and drive, beautiful pair! Pleasure driving, dressage, coaching. e-mail or call for photos and video. $18,000. contact Leo at:207-731-4747 or e-mail:  leonardaj@yahoo.com 
Carriages
  • 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: Horsedrawn vehicles - 2 wheels/4 wheels; 2 sleighs. None are restored. Reasonable prices to good homes. 203-264-6595 - Leave a message.
  • Cut under surrey made by the Amish in Shipshawana Indiana in 1989. Asking $4,000. Creighton E Myers, Creighton.Myers@quinnipiac.edu, Phone 203-250-0851 cell  203-980-9839.
  • Brand new Running Brook Road Cart. Never used, plastic is still on the seat. Kept in clean storage. Horse size. All the bells and whistles. $2100 Call Randy at 860-873-3894
  • GOVERNESS CART - Black body, dark green naugahide interior with black carpet, full decorator package, comes with 2 sets of springs to fit 14-17H horses. Call Janice or Leo (phone: 203-426-0085) for more details.
  • FOR SALE    Cob size gig reduced to $1,200 and Four wheel rubber tire buggy reduced to $1,000. Call Dan Slevinsky at 860-582-0215.
  • 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.
  • Meadowbrook Cart - Shafts are 37" from ground, for 14h to 15.3h horse. Stored indoors, excellent condition, hydraulic brake. Asking $1600. For photos send email to joannebcpa@aol.com or call 203-710-4771.
  • Two Carriages- (1) Surry with the fringe on top with lamps, pole & shafts. $2500. Wicker phaeton with lamps, pole & shafts.$2500. (2) Wicker phaeton with lamps, pole & shafts.$2500. Call John Larson  207-610-4572 or email jlarson192@gmail.com
  • Nancy Altrui, a long time member of both CVDC and LHDC, has retired from riding and driving and has many horse items for sale, including harnesses and saddles. I'm sure there are many items of interest and a visit could unearth some real treasures. Nancy's son Christopher is taking care of the sale for Nancy and has supplied the following contact information. Christopher Altrui 22 Swift St., Branford, Ct. H- 203-481-6653 C- 203-710-6604
  • Amish built, oak easy entry cart, with drum brake. Used with 13.3 hand pony $1100. Call or email Nancy Mitchell 860 589-3439 or fnmitchell@sbcglobal.net
Tack

  • 2008 Homestead travel trailer, model 292 RKS, 12 ft slide, with free standing table, loveseat recliner and sleeper sofa. Queen size bed, full bath. Excellent condition, with many extras. $17,500. Call Fred Mitchell 860 589 3439
Miscellaneous
  • 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
  • Rubber Tire Mounting Machine and Rubber Markings on machine are Boston YF100 20 PA. Also, 50 foot rolls (one each) of 1" round rubber, 7/8 " old style rubber and 1" old style rubber. Must sell all items together, $770 obo Call Fran at (203)520-0625
  • 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 FARM ABUTTING THE BALSAMS GRAND RESORT ( northern NH) and 10,000 acres of conservancy and trails For Sale or for Rent: 2 barns, 6 box stalls, paddocks, 5.5 acres of lush pasture, historic rennovated 3 bedroom farm house. Direct access to world class trails and many miles of scenic dirt roads perfect for riding and carriage driving. Sale Price: $195,000, for rent by the weekend for $600 for up to 5 people and 5 horses. Or rent for the season. contact: Leo Joost 207-731-4747
  • CARRIAGE DRIVING VACATIONS for beginner and experienced drivers. Also CARRIAGE DRIVING CAMP and HORSE AND HUSKY CAMP for kids., a unique and educational overnight summer camp for kids who love animals! Historic wilderness lodge in Bethel, Maine, recently featured in Good Morning America, great horses, beautiful mountain scenery, reasonable rates, come visit this summer! 10% OFF package price FOR DRIVING CLUB MEMBERS. phone: 207-731-4747 www.newenglandridinganddriving.com, e-mail:leonardaj@yahoo.com

Services
  • 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. 5% discount to LHDC members. 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. 
  • 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

Stud Services
  • 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
  • Stud Service for Inspected Approved Connemara Stallion: Introductory booking of $200.00 included in breeding fee of $500.00. Bailey’s Irish Dream, Wonderful temperament, good bone, lovely movement, available for live cover at DryBrook Farm, Harwinton, accepting mares for this breeding season. For pictures and additional information, please see our website: http://drybrookconnemaras.com Patricia M. Shields, DryBrook Farm, Harwinton, CT 06791Cell: 860.866.7116

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