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2nd Horse Events: 2GHG Newsletter |
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ABOUT US The Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard (2GHG) is an all-volunteer state militia unit, originally formed to attend and escort the Governor. As an active Cavalry Unit, 2GHG serves the Governor and the State of Connecticut at the direction of the Connecticut Army National Guard, under the command of the Adjutant General, Major General Thaddeus J. Martin. One of the oldest cavalry units in continuous service in the United States, 2GHG was chartered in 1808 and has had a history throughout the years of dedicated service to the citizenry of the State of Connecticut in times of peace and war and to the preservation of the Cavalry in Connecticut. 2GHG remains ever conscious of its responsibilities to the citizens of Connecticut and thankful to those who have made our continuing existence possible.
Weekly Cavalry Drills run from November to April on Sundays and from April to November on Thursday evenings. 2GHG participates in parades and special events - for a list of dates please see the Calendar. Visitors are encouraged to call or email when planning a visit. Our Horse Show in July and the Fall Annual Open House are great opportunities to bring the family to the beautiful grounds at Fairfield Hills. 2GHG also runs a therapeutic riding program, Saddle Up for Life, which serves residents of Southbury Training School and includes a small lesson program for children and teens in the community. The Troop also sponsors a trail ride fund-raiser for various charities and this year all proceeds will go to the Connecticut's Children's Medical Center in Hartford. In addition to three rescued wild mustangs, twenty-three horses have been graciously donated and are now owned by the State of Connecticut The herd is comprised of many breeds, including Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, Arabians and Morgans. Please visit Our Mounts to meet 'the boys'. 2GHG active members volunteer many hours, including weekend stable duty, to help care for the horses. In addition, there is weekly drill, annual training and attendance at all of our events. Troopers volunteer between 250 and 1000 hours per year. In return, they have the very special privilege of being able to ride these wonderful Mounts and to represent our Armed Forces in parades and ceremonies.
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