In early summer the Granby Horse Council (GHC) received a Greenways Award from the Connecticut Greenways Council for promoting the values of the greenways and their stewardship.
In the words of the nominator, “The Horse Council of Granby has been nominated for an award for their continued work of 45 years to promote horses and multiple use trails, education of the public of the benefits of having equines in our environment, participation in community events and yearly scholarship and donations.”
Over the years, several GHC members have served on the Connecticut Horse Council’s Volunteer Horse Patrol. Members make note of, and at times help clear, storm-damaged trails, report otherwise compromised trails, and assist trail users.
In 2023, GHC members, largely due to the diligence of one committed member, logged 322 hours on the Volunteer Horse Patrol, about six hours per week. Other GHC members do similar work without logging their hours. Most patrolling has been in Granby.
The Greenways Council Award was presented to GHC President Billie McNealey along with a couple of hard working GHC members.
More information about the Granby Horse Council, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary, can be found at granbyhorsecouncilct.com