Upcoming 2010 horse riding events:
Our club owns a GPS. This has come in handy a couple of times. At Massey Mill last year, a rider's mule decided not to continue. We were able to pinpoint his location to his people and they found him within 15 minutes.
It has also helped in tracking new or unfamiliar trails and communicating these on this website. Lots of maps are here
Check here often for any changes or cancellations
Date: July 10-11
Place: Sublett Farm / 5 miles north of Newcastle / Google map / is here / This map takes you around Catawba Mountain. Play with the Google map to find other routes that may suit you better.....
Cost: Usually $10 per head.............. You can see last year's photos and some that I took on July 4th, 2010 weekend here
Date: August 20-21
Place: White Cedar Horse Camp / Map / Use directions below:
From I-81
Take Exit 98 (VA 100). Pass through Dublin & continue on route 100 for 8.5 miles. Take a left on VA 42 and continue 10 miles. Turn right onto Wilderness Rd—VA 606. Go almost 1 mile and turn right onto Dismal Creek Rd-VA 671 (just past Trent’s store). Go 2.8 miles. Take left into Horse Camp
Cost:
$15/night- single $25/night- doubleSponsor / Contact: Southside Trail Club / Chris Lupacchino (540) 875-8479
Details: Lunch & dinners – provide own food.
16 camping units: 13 single sites & 3 double sites. All units have lantern post, fire pit, tent pad & picnic table Each site has a corral. Vault toilets. No showers, culinary water or electric hook-ups
Variety of terrain.
Date: July 30 - August 1
Place: Iron Mountain Horse Camp - Ivanhoe, VA
Cost:$25/night trailer fee$15/night stall fee
Sponsor / Contact:
Mountain Riders Horse Club - "That is our club ride"
Details:
Provide your own food. Bring Italian side dish for one group meal.
And also breakfast food for one group breakfast.
Date: September 24-26
Place: Amelia Springs, VA / Map / Registration form is here / Waiver for is here
Cost: $60
Sponsor / Contact: Wanda Richards (804) 561-6633 or (804) 513-1319
Details: Friday night- all you can eat spaghetti for $5 extra
Saturday – Breakfast Buffet Lunch on trail /Dinner provided
Sunday – Breakfast Buffet provided
Primitive field camping Water hydrants throughout the fields. Shower stalls at barn.
Trails offer a variety of terrain including creek, pasture, woods and gravel roads.
Trails are self guided on private Hunt Club property.
Trails marked will be 10, 15 and 25 miles.
Date: October 8-10
Place: Montebello Fall Trail Ride / Map
Cost: $80
Sponsor / Contact: Montebello Volunteer Fire & Rescue / (540) 377-5712
Details: Fee includes 5 meals, camping facilities, trails & dance.
Primitive field camping. Rental stalls are available through Camp Blue Ridge.
These are arranged privately by calling (540) 377-2413.
Restroom and shower facilities are located in the fire station.
Ride scenic trails through woodlands, meadows, and ridge tops.
Ride a short (12-14) or long (15-18) trail.
Date: October 15-17
Place: Massies Mill / Fleetwood Community Center / Map
Cost: $75
Sponsor / Contact: Diane Evans (434) 277-5814
Details: Fee includes 1 1/2 days of riding, camping and 5 meals.
Field camping with bathroom and showers available.
Marked trails, 25 or 15 miles through orchards, fields and foothills on Saturday and a 12 mile ride on Sunday.
Date: November 3-7
Place: Myrtle Beach Lakewood Campground / Map
Cost:
Sponsor / Contact: Mary Kate at (877) 525-3966 / American Heart Association
Details: Campground with bathroom and showers available.
Picket or corral horses
Beach riding.
Mission Statement
To organize and conduct trail rides for the benefit of the membership.
About Us
We are a trail riding ride with all riding disciplines and breeds, from English and Western to trotting and racking. All rider levels are welcome. We have an official club ride every month and two yearly camping trips, one in the Spring and one in the late Summer, early Fall. We are not a structured group. More of a social, friendly group. However, we do have by-laws and officers.
More About Us
We strive for a family atmosphere, therefore, no drinking or smoking allowed on the rides. We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable. Our goal is to grow and increase our horse loving family. If interested in learning more about our club, please join us for a meeting or contact on of our officers/members for more details.