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2nd Horse Events: 2GHG Newsletter |
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2GHG MISSIONS
Our primary mission is to serve the Governor and the State of Connecticut as a dress and ceremonial Unit of the Connecticut Army National Guard. 2GHG is also dedicated to community service and preserving the traditions of the Cavalry in Connecticut. Troopers ride in 1928 McClellan saddles – the last issued by the U.S. Army. Military Drill – both mounted and un-mounted – is practiced at weekly mandatory drills. 2GHG Troopers and Mounts march in over a dozen parades annually, and attend many events and ceremonies. We wear the uniforms of the Connecticut National Guard proudly, and honor traditional Army values:
 2GHG Troopers stand at attention, 200th Anniversary Battalion Review, New Haven, October 4, 2008 2GHG MISSIONS: 2GHG participates in parades and ceremonies including all Connecticut gubernatorial inaugurals, New Haven’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, Memorial Day parades across Fairfield County, Colonial Days in Ridgefield, Powder House Day in New Haven, the Newtown Labor Day Parade, Governor’s Day at the Big E, Hartford’s Veteran’s Day parade and Stamford’s Cable Vision Parade.
 Riding 2GHG mount Dallas, 2GFG Commander Peter Laffin, as Benedict Arnold,demands the keys to the Powder House in order to join the Battle of Lexington, April 2009
The Annual Horse Show includes English, Western, Hunt, Pleasure, Lead-line and Driving classes. The show is recognized by the Connecticut Horse Shows Association (CHSA) and the Connecticut Hunter and Jumper Association.
 Nicole Small rides Nickel and Dime in the Pre-Children’s Equitation class
The Annual Open House is an opportunity to see the Troop perform a mounted drill, and also to watch the Drill Team perform. ‘Pony Rides’ on our cavalry mounts, historical exhibits and games for the kids are also a popular part of this family-fun day.
 Major Gordon McNeil leads Troopers in an exhibition drill
Saddle Up for Life Therapeutic Riding Program currently serves residents of Southbury Training School and also provides lessons, on a limited basis, for young riders with disabilities.
 SGT Carrie LaDue, Melanie Quinn, Dallas, SGT Melanie Viets
The Troop has completed FEMA training for Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), which covers basic skills that are important to know in a disaster when emergency services are not available.
CPL Lisa Plucinski and PFC Ralph Freer learn how to put out a small fire
The Troop qualifies at a live firing range, using 1911 Colt 45 pistols. The goal is to have all Troopers qualify and practice is scheduled whenever possible.
 2LT Al Comeau watches as PFC Stacy Walker qualifies as a Marksmen
Honor Guards are provided for local funerals for Active and Veteran soldiers in the State of Connecticut, and on somber occasions a riderless horse accompanies the Troop.
 1SG Paul Mazzara and Suede, the Riderless Horse, Memorial Day, Norwalk, 2007
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