 Trail Rides 2008
by Roseann
Hello to all trail riders! I hope this year will be half as fun as last
year was. The following are the dates for trail rides. As usual, please
watch the newsletters for further updates, and added info before each
ride.
May 31st. This ride will be at the Hatfield ranch in Brothers.
The ride will be that Saturday with camping that night. As always, we
will have a potluck barbeque in the evening. Please call ahead to let me
know if you will be camping. Because of the driving distance, this ride
will not start until 10:00.
June is a very full month, so no rides planned at this time.
July 26th. This ride will be from Boyd Caves to Swamp Wells.
It is approximately 16 miles. We will be having someone meet us at Swamp
Wells with a barbeque lunch. If you have a driver and want them to meet
you there, that is fine. The rest will ride back after a short break and
lunch. This ride will start at 9:00.
August 16th. Horse Butte trail head. This will be
approximately 8 to 10 mile loop. Again there will be a barbeque provided
at the trail head parking following the ride. Ride starts at 9:00.
September 6th. Badlands. This will be approximately a 10 mile
ride. It will be decided that day which direction we want to take, as
there are many options. Barbeque lunch will follow this ride at the
parking lot. Ride starts at 9:00.
October 4th. Gray Buttes. This ride is approximately 18 miles.
Bring a sack lunch or snacks with you. Ride starts at 9:00.
The following are the Trail Rules and Etiquette for Rim Rock
Riders:
- All trail rides will be posted in the Newsletter prior to the
date, with times and meeting place. When possible, a brief
description of ride, length, degree of difficulty, shoes required,
water crossings and water availability will be given.
- Meeting time will always be at 8 a.m. and getting on the trail
at 9 a.m. Please be courteous of the other riders and be timely. Be
prepared and ready to go at 9 a.m. If possible, RSVP ahead of time.
- Each rider will be responsible for their own horse, tack and
transportation. All ages are welcome, but children under 16 cannot
be dropped off, or sent out without a parent or other responsible
adult.
- Each rider will be responsible for their own lunch, horse water
and feed when applicable.
- Same riding helmet rules apply, as at the arena.
- Know your horse and its abilities, ie: water crossings, bridges,
kicker, etc.
- Awards will be given at year end, for the top five participants.
There will also be drawings at each trail ride for prizes.
- Some rides may also include overnight camping, but is not
required to participate.
I'm looking forward to seeing new faces and a great summer!
Happy Trails,
Roseann Hammer, Trail Rides Chairperson
541-389-7967
541-390-1849
getfitwithrosie@msn.com
 Trail
Ride Photo Slideshow
|
