Horse/trail
association gives
out awards
Three members of Pomfret Horse and Trail Association were recognized as Volunteers of the Year at the January annual meeting.
Bill and Diane MacLaren, owners of Tyrone Farm, were awarded certificates for their immeasurable hospitality and promotion of equine activities in Pomfret.
Margie Huoppi, Pomfret Horse and Trail treasurer, was awarded a Volunteer of the Year certificate for earning 208 volunteer hours, the highest number for any member.
New Pomfret Horse and Trail officers and board members were also elected, including Gina Labbe as vice president, ShyAnne Demers as a new board member and secretary, and Jennifer Reilly as a new board member.
The MacLarens have hosted meetings, potluck suppers, and numerous equine events over the years, including the Cross-Town Ride and the Fall Foliage Ride in 2023. Both rides allowed access to miles of trails on their land and raised thousands of dollars. The MacLarens enabled Pomfret Horse and Trail to donate funds to the Wyndham Land Trust, the Audubon Society, and New England Forestry for open space preservation.

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