Age Range:
Aged 10-14  Aged 15-20  

Gender:
Geldings  Mares  

Size Preference:
Medium Pony (12.2 to 13.2h) Large Pony (13.3 to 14.2h) Small Horse (14.3 to 15.3h) Large Horse (16.0 to 16.3h)

Activities that the equine will be expected to perform:
    English Walk/Trot/Canter
    Horsemanship (grooming, tacking up & handling by individuals with disabilities)
    Hippotherapy
    Jumping

Other Activities:
Ideally our horses & ponies can work with both our therapeutic program and horsemanship program.

Current/former experience/training which could make the equine suitable for your program:
    English Pleasure
    Hunter Seat Equitation
    Jumping

The organization has the following policies about horses who are sound and healthy but have the following chronic conditions that require medication:
Lyme Disease: Accept subject to severity of condition
Cushing's Disease: Accept subject to severity of condition
Thyroid Disease: Accept subject to severity of condition
Navicular Disease: Accept subject to severity of condition
Inflammation: Accept subject to severity of condition

New Canaan Mounted Troop, Inc. 22 Carter Street New Canaan CT 06840 203-966-0634 Last Updated 2025-05-31 Public Charity Mission/How we are involved with horses: Founded in 1939 as a chapter of the Junior Cavalry of America, NCMT's mission is to build leadership, responsibility and confidence in youth through sound horsemanship and to enrich the lives of individuals with special needs through equine assisted activities. We provide a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience that emphasizes teamwork and follows a proprietary curriculum focused on horsemanship, riding, and equine care instruction. Additionally, our "Super Troopers" therapeutic riding and equine care program serves children and adults with special needs. Primary Focus involving horses (Horse Welfare, Public Service, Sport & Recreation):  Public Service The organization is directly responsible for the care and shelter of equines involved in the organization's programs. The organization conducts Equine Assisted Services (EAS) in accordance with the EQUUS Foundation Guidelines on Qualifications of Organizations Conducting Equine-Assisted Services (EAS)). The organization provides outreach and/or public education programs involving horses. 100% of our total programs and services are equine-related. The organization conducts its horse-related programs at one facility.

EIN: 06-0726610 Founded: 1939 2025

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