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.
Check here often for any
changes or cancellations
Date: March 13- Ready to ride @ 11AM
Place: Red Barn @ Carvins Cove / Map
Cost: Free day ride- All riders from any club are welcome / All riders are responsible for their own safety.
Sponsor / Contact:
Mountain Riders / Mike
Northrup (540) 491-0316
Details: We'll do a short 8 mile trail ride up
Brushy Mountain, down Hi-Dee-Ho, across Four Gorge and back to
the barn. Google map of the ride is
here. Should take about 3 hours. Bring a
sandwich and drink if you like. We'll stop and eat along
the way.
We have a trail
GPS that will be used on this ride.
Date: April 9-11
Place: James River State Park / Map
Cost: $10 for members / $15 for non-members
Sponsor / Contact: Southside Trail Club / Chris Lupacchino (540) 875-8479
Details: Breakfast - group effort / Lunch & suppers - Provide your own food
Water at barn, no electricity / 7 stalls – 1st come basis / 1 large group site
bathrooms & showers within campground (but not at the
site itself)
Date:
April 23-25
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:
April 30 - May 2
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: May 22
(tentative)
Place: BCHA Trail Ride & Cookout at Broadview Ranch / Map
Cost: In 2007 it was:
$5 each for BCHA Members / $15 each for non-BCHA members (includes one year membership)
Sponsor / Contact:
BCHA
Details: Day Ride
Here is the flyer from 2007
Two trails to choose from. All disciplines and breeds are welcome.
Other activities on site include a Parelli Natural Horsemanship Play Day,
cross country courses, trail obstacles, and more! The facility is loaded so
come have fun with your horse! Enjoy equine quality time and a BCHA
cookout. Food and drinks will be provided. Door prizes and other surprises
you’re sure to enjoy. Bring yourself, your horse, and your own lawn chair.
Date: May 28-30
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: June 5-6
Place:
Joe & Gigi Kelly’s farm in Augusta Springs,
VA. /
Map is approximate
3219 Little Calf Pasture Hwy,
Craigsville, VA. is the address
Cost:
Last year was:
Camper Weekend· $50
Day Ride Both Days· $45 / rider
Day Ride Sat or Sun . $25
/ riderSponsor / Contact: Astride with Pride / (540) 997-9399
Details: 2 Lunches / Primitive camping, Toilets, water for horses & lunch will
be provided.
Limited accommodations.
George Washington National Forest trails & Great North Mountain
Short 5 miles,
Medium 10 miles
Long 15-20 miles
Date: June 11-12
Place:
Old Virginia Horse Camp /
Map
/ Use the directions below......
Take exit 45 off I-81 at Marion ,Virginia. Take Rt.16 south for
approximately 17 miles to VA 603 at Troutdale. Turn right onto VA 603 and
follow it for about 3 miles to the campground which will be on your right. A
site identification sign is on the gravel driveway.
Cost: $10
Sponsor / Contact: Southside Trail Club / Chris Lupacchino (540) 875-8479
Details: Breakfast - group effort / Lunch & dinners – Provide
own food
Primitive field camping. Water – nearby stream / Bring own drinking water
No bathrooms or showers
Date: June 30 - August 1
Place: Iron Mountain Horse Camp / Map / Use these directions / Do not GPS or use any other online maps. They will lead you over the mountains. See the camp's website for details.
Cost: $25/night trailer fee $15/night stall fee
Sponsor / Contact: Mountain
Riders / Mike Northrup (540) 491-0316
Details: Lunch & suppers - Provide your own food
Electricity & water at each camp site. Covered stalls for horses.
Trails by maps. Dirt trails, low rock impact.
We have a trail
GPS that will be used on this ride.
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- double
Sponsor / 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: April
10-11
Place:
James River
State Park /
Map
Cost: $10 for members / $15 for non-members
Sponsor / Contact:
Southside Trail Club / Chris Lupacchino (540) 875-8479
Details: Breakfast - group effort / Lunch & suppers - Provide
your own food
Water at barn, no electricity / 7 stalls – 1st come basis / 1 large group
site
bathrooms & showers within campground (but not at the site itself)
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.