About Us

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, May 27th, Troopers are invited to participate in the New Canaan Memorial Day Parade. Troopers will meet at a designated spot in town, at a date to be determined.  If you would like to participate, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Troopers will come dressed in their Review Ceremony attire, carry a banner, and wear your NCMT pride!

Saturday, June 1st, Our Annual June Review Ceremony and Horse Show is the culminating event of our program year.  Troopers will receive honor bars, awards and trophies, and promotions, and of course the announcement of our new Cadet Major.  Following the Ceremony, the Drill Team will perform, and our horse show will commence.  Sign ups are outside of Hannah's office and click here to download the prize list.

Saturday, June 8th, Come to the NCMT Troop Roundup and Barn Dance and enjoy catered bbq from Farmboys Smokin' BBQ, live music from Branded, our famed Drill Team, and of course the CASH raffle drawing.  Tickets are still available for both the party and the raffle.  Come support Troop's charitable programs.  Contact Jenny Schwartz at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

SUMMER CAMP 2013

NCMT Summer Camp 2013 priority registration is open to members now through March 14th.  On March 15th, summer camp general registration will be open to the general public.  Please contact Lynne Schulthess with questions at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (203) 966-0634.  Click here to download the registration documents.

2012-13 FULL CADET PROGRAM DOCUMENTS

Please see Program Info Tab to download the program documents for the upcoming 2012-13 Full Cadet Program. Registration is open to members only now until July 25th, then will be open to the general public.  If you have any questions, please contact Lynne Schulthess at (203) 966-0634 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Thank you, and look forward to seeing you in the fall!

NEW! THERAPEUTIC RIDING AND GROUND PROGRAMS NOW AVAILABLE!

Please click on the Program Information tab to learn more about our new therapeutic riding and ground programs for children and adults with special needs as well as for veterans.

OVERVIEW OF NCMT

New Canaan Mounted Troop, Inc. (“NCMT”) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational and charitable youth organization.  Founded in 1939 by Margaret Cabell Self, NCMT is the last remaining unit of the Junior Cavalry of America. Our mission statement is to build leadership, responsibility and confidence in youth through sound horsemanship. Children ages 7 & up are enrolled in a 10-month-long program Full Cadet Program that offers a rich curriculum in equine care, hunt-seat riding, and showmanship. Summer Camp and Adult Riding Programs are also offered. 

Most horses and ponies are owned by NCMT, and all are shared amongst our riders.  What makes NCMT unique is that it relies primarily on donated horses for its instruction program.  The majority of our horses and ponies have come to us because either their owners could no longer care for them, or they are retiring from respectable show careers.  Our horses and ponies receive a second lease on life, as teachers, to our cadets.  Captain Hailey Miller recently described NCMT as “Giving Horses A Second Chance So Kids Can Have A First.”

Mission Statement

New Canaan Mounted Troop, Inc. (NCMT) is devoted to building leadership, responsibility and confidence in youth through sound horsemanship. It provides a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience that emphasizes teamwork and follows a curriculum focused on horsemanship and equine care instruction. All activities are conducted in a family atmosphere that encourages participation in community service, a feature rooted in the history of the organization.

The Facility

NCMT has a new, state-of-the-art facility featuring a 140’ x 200’ outdoor ring, a 72’ x160’ indoor ring, 30 stalls (10’ x 10’ and 10’ x 12’), several all-weather turnout paddocks for year-round turnout, grass paddocks, tack room, offices, horse laundry facilities, the Learning Center, and a locker room for our Troopers.  As part of our initiative to be as eco-friendly as possible, the facility boasts a geothermal heat pump, which uses natural heat from the earth and groundwater to heat and cool the barn.