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Community Calendar
March 12-14, 2010
Carolina Walkers' Camden Classic & West Wateree Ropes & Reins 4H Shows, SC Equine Park, Westfall Complex, Camden, SC. Show Managers: Sue Fanelli & Staci Fanelli. To get Show Bill, Registration Form, Sponsorship Form, Miscellaneous Information & Directions, CLICK HERE. CONTACTS: Sue Fanelli at 803-752-6263 or email her at suebaru2@gmail.com. For stall reservations: Julie Clare 803-353-8520 or email jcliveoak@yahoo.com.
March 13, 2010
St .Patty’s Day Party • Silver Spur Saloon 704-592-5311
March 27, 2010
Red Oak A Aventon Shrine Trail Ride. Ride starts at 10 AM sharp on Saturday, March 27th. Sandwiches and drinks available on ride. Saturday night BBQ supper 3:30-5:30. Camping welcome Friday & Saturday night—Campsite Frazier's Farm. Advance tickets—$20 Adult, $15 12 & Under; After March 12, 2010—$25 Adult, $15 12 & Under. For more information and directions, contact Allan Harper 252-238-3851 (wk), 252-238-3246 (hm); James Ratlcliff 252-443-5371; Chris Radford 910-296-6394 (wk), 252-238-2294 (hm).
March 27, 2010
JUDGED PLEASURE TRAIL RIDE w/obstacles @ Chadbourne Farm, Hoffman, NC. Starting @ 9:00 am. $20 per entry, $10 youths. Ribbons awarded. All levels welcome. For more information: Mary @ 910-944-5797.
April 2-4, 2010
15th Annual Stem Wagon Train & Trail Ride, Camp Butner Site, Roberts Chapel Rd., Stem, NC. Sponsored & managed by Stem Ruritan Club. 3 days of riding & primitive camping—Adults $25, Children 7-12 $10, Children 6 & under Free. Sat. ride starts at 9:30 AM. Admission includes: Sat. lunch & Sat. night dinner, DJ & dancing Fri. & Sat. nights and Sat. Silent Auction. Fri. night BBQ Chicken plate available for $7 per plate. Ride the Mechanical Bull on Fri. & Sat. nights. 50/50 drawing Sat. night before dance. For any additional information, contact William (Cowboy) Layton at 919-528-4059.
April 10, 2010
Four Beats for Pleasure DOGWOOD JUBILEE will be held at John Monahan's PINEROCK FARM in Kittrell, NC. For more details, see www.pinerockfarm.com or www.4beatsforpleasure.com.
April 10, 2010
Meherrin River Trail Ride—SAVE THE DATE!!!! Gate opens Friday Noon. Ride—same format as last time. Filling Station will cater that fantastic Grub--Come hungry. Ride Theme: "The Hoof & Woof." It should be very, very clear that dogs will be on these trails always. If you can't ride with dogs on the trail, don't come to this ride. A dog-rider costume show is planned....Google "dog riders" to see what this is. THIS IS A WORKING FARM & A WILDLIFE RESERVE FOR THE SEVERN HUNT CLUB. DEER, TURKEYS, VERY POTENT SKUNKS, COYOTES, DOG-SIZED RACOONS & LOST DEER DOGS are on this trail ride. BEAR poop has even been seen. SO HERE IS YOUR WARNING ABOUT THAT. Again, if you have a probelm with these potential incounters, then this ride IS NOT for you. DIRECTIONS: From Raleigh head East on US 64. Take I-95 North to Rocky Mount. From Rocky Mount, take Hwy 158 East at Roanoke Rapids towards Conway. At Conway go north on Hwy 35 to Severn, NC. From the EAST: Take 158 to Conway. At Conway go north on Hwy 35 to Severn. FOR EVERYONE: At Conway go north on Hwy 35 to Severn, NC. Take the second right past Severn. This is Royal Watson Road. Follow the road until pavement runs out to a dirt road. Follow dirt road until you see staff at gate. FLYER.
April 16-17, 2010
Old Dominion Gaited Horse Association Classic. Shows spotlight some of the best TWHs & United Mountain Horses the Mid-Atlantic has to offer. Both shows run concurrently in same arena, with 2 judges, 2 sets of ribbons—just one low entry fee. Come & enjoy as an exhibitor or a spectator. Location: Anderson Coliseum. Contact: Tom Gossard at 540-630-1632 or t_gossard@hotmail.com or Alice Martens at 540-879-9976 alimartens@rica.net. Websites: www.nwha.com and www.odgha.net. Info on www.horsecenter.org.
April 16-17, 2010
Huckleberry Ridge Hunting Preserve Trail Ride. Primitive camping. Contact Jerry Godley for more information: 866-614-7281. FLYER.
April 24-25, 2010
SPRING TREC COMPETITION @ Chadbourne Farm and Pinehurst Racetrack. Levels 1, 2 and 2 Xtreme. Saturday's trail competition @ Chadbourne Farm, Hoffman, NC. Check-in 9 am. Sunday's Mastery of Gaits and Obstacle Course @ Pinehurst Racetrack, Pinehurst, NC. Check in 9 AM. USNETO Members: Adult $25 , Youth $10. Non-Members: Adult $35, Youth $25. For more information: Mary @ 910-944-5797.
April 29-May 1, 2010
Historical Trail Ride—Culpeper, VA. Best of America by Horseback
trail ride. Taking reservations at 540-829-9555. Website: www.Bestofamericabyhorseback.com for more info.
April 30-May 2, 2010
Amelia Springs Trail Ride; Location: 7720 Mount Zion Rd., Jetersville, VA 23083. The fall ride will be Sept.24-26, 2010. You can find a map, information about cost and ride events as well as a registration form to send in at www.ameliaspringstrailride.com or by calling Wanda Walker at 804-561-6633. There are also photos from their 2009 fall ride to show you the area and what the camping conditions would be like.
May 8, 2010
2nd ANNUAL ABERDEEN TOUR du HORSE - Ride your horse through Historic Aberdeen, NC, obstacle competition along the way. Check-in 9 am. Rain date May 15th. Silent tack auction fundraiser, bring your unwanted used tack, get a tax deduction. USNETO Members $10, Non-Members $20.
For more information: Mary @ 910-944-5797.
May 8, 2010 -- RAIN OR SHINE
Beautancus Trail Ride. Starts at 10 AM. Adults: $25 • children 6 & under FREE. Price includes ride, steak supper, dance (dj & karaoke). Campground opens @ Noon on Friday. Electrical hook ups availabe $10 per night 1st come 1st serve. DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES. NO ATVs OR GOLF CARTS. NO WEAPONS OF ANY KIND. NO FLYERS WILL BE MAILED THIS YEAR. Contacts: Kenny Faulk @ 919-223-4759; Mickey Best @ 919-252-0601; James Benson @ 919-922-2544; Tim Nobles @ 919-296-3016; Tammy Worrells @ 919-222-2656. Directions from Raleigh: Take I-40 East; Take NC 403 Exit (#355) towards Faison; Keep left at fork of ramp; Turn left onto 403N; About 1/2 mile 403 turns right--stay on 403 thru Faison; apx. 8 miles out of Faison Turn right onto Norwood Ezzell Rd.; apx. 1-1/2 mile turn left on Pattie Foot Rd.; apx. 1-1/2 mile turn right onto Marcia Jones Rd. You will see saddle club & horse trailers as soon as you turn.
May 13-16, 2010
Best of America by Horseback Spring Ride & Birthday Bash—Leatherwood Mountain, NC. Details to follow or contact abbie@goleatherwood.com
May 23, 2010
Old Dominion Gaited Horse Association Memorial Day Show, American Legion Show Grounds, 325 American Legion Drive, Timberville, VA 22853. The show will have over 60 classes for Tennessee Walking Horses, Spotted Saddle Horses, Racking Horses, United Mountain Horses, All-Day Pleasure, Country Pleasure, Versatility, Dressage and more. Show starts at 9:00 AM. Contact: Alice Martens, Phone: 540-789-9976.
May 29, 2010
Franklin County Trailblazers Memorial Day Weekend Trail Ride, Centerville, NC. Ride starts @ 10 AM. Gates open Fri. Noon for primitive camping. Adults $25; Child 10 & Under $10; Supper & DJ $10. Ride Site: 98 Alert Rd., Louisburg, NC 27549. Contacts: Lonnie Hunt 919-496-4545; Ken Kreger 919-853-3772; L. Earp 919-965-3177; Mike Smith 919-496-4689 or James Lilly 252-430-8122. Email fctrailblazers@yahoo.com.
May 29, 2010
Pine Rock Farm Summer Series 1-Day Horse Show. Pine Rock Farm & the Monahans are planning to have four to five one-day shows this year at their farm in Kittrell, NC. Hence, the name "Pine Rock Farm Summer Series." The shows will be NWHA sanctioned & will definitely have High Point awards to be given out at the last show. Starts at 10 AM. Keep checking back here or at www.pinerockfarm.com for more information.
June 5-6, 2010
Ride with Pride Benefit Trail Ride in Augusta Springs, VA. Weekend campers & day riders are welcome. ONLY ONE RIDE THIS YEAR--THERE WILL BE NO RIDE IN SEPTEMBER! Different trails each day: short apx. 5 miles; medium apx. 10 miles; long apx. 15-20 miles. Trails well marked & you may ride at your own pace. Riders can leave trailhead at 8:30 am & no riders out after 11:30 am. Riding is on George Washington National Forest trails & roads on beautiful Great North Mountain. All animals should be recently shod; in condition & fit for several hours riding on hilly terrain. Horses should be able to cross water & other natural trail obstacles. Management is not responsible for unshod horses & expects all riders & horses to obey trail rules. Ride & lunch will be held rain or shine. Toilet facilities, water for horses & lunch are provided. Primitive camping. Number of riders is limited for weekend. FEES: Camper Weekend--$50/rider; Day Ride Both Days--$45/rider; Day Ride Sat OR Sun--$25/rider. Campers must pre-register by May 22, 2010. For more info: Gigi Kelly, caveushr@cfw.com.
June 11-12, 2010
Christy Anderson Memorial NWHA Regional (Region 3) Championship
Horse Show, Location: Western NC Agricultural Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher, NC 28732. If you would like more information on the show, please contact: Ali Merritt, Show Manager, Toll Free: 1-800-768-3023, ext. 230. Cell: 864-901-3004 EMail: bamerit07@aol.com.
June 19, 2010
Tacking up for Technology Trail Ride, Pine Rock Farm, Kittrell, NC. Ride starts at 10 AM. Adm: Adult $25 (ride & food); Child 10 & Under $10.
See Flyer for all the details.
June 25-26 2010
Virginia Gaited Jubilee—Tennessee Walking, Missouri Fox Trotter, Mountain, Racking, Spotted Saddle & Country Pleasure horses will compete in a full lineup of versatility & open breed classes. Location: Virginia Horse Center, East Complex. Contact: Jim Scullin at 540-248-5479. Website: www.gaitedjubilee.com. Email: info@gaitedjubilee.com
June 26, 2010
Pine Rock Farm Summer Series 1-Day Horse Show. Pine Rock Farm, Kittrell, NC. Starts at 10 AM. NWHA sanctioned--High Point Awards given out at last show. Keep checking www.pinerockfarm.com for more information.
July 2-3, 2010
FOUR BEATS FOR PLEASURE FIRECRACKER JUBILEE & LIBERTY BELL CLASSIC, Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center, Williamston, NC. Exhibitors party on Thursday night. More details to come. www.4beatsforpleasure.com
July 24, 2010
Pine Rock Farm Summer Series 1-Day Horse Show. Pine Rock Farm, Kittrell, NC. Starts at 10 AM. NWHA sanctioned--High Point Awards given out at last show. Keep checking www.pinerockfarm.com for more information.
August 21, 2010
Pine Rock Farm Summer Series 1-Day Horse Show. Pine Rock Farm, Kittrell, NC. Starts at 10 AM. NWHA sanctioned--High Point Awards given out at last show. Keep checking www.pinerockfarm.com for more information.
September 11, 2010
Pine Rock Farm Summer Series 1-Day Horse Show. (To benefit NWHA youth) Pine Rock Farm, Kittrell, NC. Starts at 10 AM. NWHA sanctioned--High Point Awards given out at last show. Keep checking www.pinerockfarm.com for more information.
September 15-18, 2010
NC State Championship Horse Show, 53rd annual N.C. Championship
Horse Show—Charity event sponsored by The Raleigh Host Lions Club. Event Hours: 10 am-6 pm. Hunt Horse Complex. Contact: Bill Whitley
at 919-481-4675
September 24-26, 2010
Amelia Springs Trail Ride, Amelia Courthouse, VA. Visit www.ameliaspringstrailride.com for registration and more info.
September 27-October 2, 2010
NWHA 2010 National Championship Show. Miller Coliseum, Murfreesboro, TN. Check webiste for more info: www.nwha.com.
October 2, 2010
Franklin County Trailblazers Fall Trail Ride, Centerville, NC. Ride starts @ 10 AM. Gates open Fri. Noon for primitive camping. Adults $25; Child 10 & Under $10; Supper & DJ $10. Ride Site: 98 Alert Rd., Louisburg, NC 27549. Contacts: Lonnie Hunt 919-496-4545; Ken Kreger 919-853-3772; L. Earp 919-965-3177; Mike Smith 919-496-4689 or James Lilly 252-430-8122. Email fctrailblazers@yahoo.com.
October 7-9, 2010
First Annual Friends to Freedom Trail—A NC Heritage Based Wagon Train/trail ride recounting the early American Quaker exodus from Perquimans County, NC which began around 1812. Two days of riding: 12 miles first day & 17 miles second day includes parade through Historic downtown Hertford. MOST OF THIS IS ROAD RIDING on very low traffic rural roads. A few miles of dirt paths on the second day. Inc: Primitive camping, two meals, nightly entertainment, historical reenactors, games & shuttle service to bring support vehicles to next campsite. Wagon route departs Fri. morning from historic Newbold-White house in Hertford via Beech Springs to Belvidere campsite; then departs Belvidere Sat. morning for Winfall where there will be a parade across the "s" bridge through downtown Hertford & then back to historic Newbold-White house. Contacts: Sarah Weeks 252-330-2494 or Teresa Hurdle 252-297-3019 or www.newboldwhitehouse.com
October 9, 2010
Providence Fire & Rescue's Trail Ride, Providence, NC. Ride starts @ 10 AM. Adults $25; Children Under 10 $15; Day Ride Only $15 All Ages. Just off Hwy. 86 between Yancyville NC & Danville VA. Contacts: Lisa Talbott 336-694-9514 / Donny Hodges 434-548-2237.
October 22-24, 2010
Best of American By Horseback Fall Colors Trail Ride—Leatherwood Mountain, NC. Best of America by Horseback event. Details to follow. Contact abbie@goleatherwood.com for more info.
October 29-31, 2010
The Equine Extravaganza, Richomond, VA at the Richmond Raceway Complex. Phone: 410-349-9333. Website: www.EquineExtravaganza.com
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A section of New River Trail State Park will be closed from Mile Post 39.8 (Fries Junction) to Mile Post 42.3 (Gambetta Road) starting November 18, 2009 until approximately May 1, 2010. This section is on the southern branch of the park and about 7 miles north of the Cliff View Horse Camp. Recent safety assessments completed on the trail is allowing the park to proactively renovate and restore the tunnel located on the Galax branch of the trail. For general park information go to www.virginiastateparks.gov, or contact the park office at (276) 699-6778.
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www.EquestrianExchange.com 336-697-1097 equestriansale@aol.com
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Carolina Walkers' Camden Classic & West Wateree Ropes & Reins 4H Shows, SC Equine Park, Westfall Complex, Camden, SC. Show Managers: Sue Fanelli & Staci Fanelli. To get Show Bill, Registration Form, Sponsorship Form, Miscellaneous Information & Directions, CLICK HERE. CONTACTS: Sue Fanelli at 803-752-6263 or email her at suebaru2@gmail.com. For stall reservations: Julie Clare 803-353-8520 or email jcliveoak@yahoo.com.
March 13, 2010
St .Patty’s Day Party • Silver Spur Saloon 704-592-5311
March 27, 2010
Red Oak A Aventon Shrine Trail Ride. Ride starts at 10 AM sharp on Saturday, March 27th. Sandwiches and drinks available on ride. Saturday night BBQ supper 3:30-5:30. Camping welcome Friday & Saturday night—Campsite Frazier's Farm. Advance tickets—$20 Adult, $15 12 & Under; After March 12, 2010—$25 Adult, $15 12 & Under. For more information and directions, contact Allan Harper 252-238-3851 (wk), 252-238-3246 (hm); James Ratlcliff 252-443-5371; Chris Radford 910-296-6394 (wk), 252-238-2294 (hm).
March 27, 2010
JUDGED PLEASURE TRAIL RIDE w/obstacles @ Chadbourne Farm, Hoffman, NC. Starting @ 9:00 am. $20 per entry, $10 youths. Ribbons awarded. All levels welcome. For more information: Mary @ 910-944-5797.
April 2-4, 2010
15th Annual Stem Wagon Train & Trail Ride, Camp Butner Site, Roberts Chapel Rd., Stem, NC. Sponsored & managed by Stem Ruritan Club. 3 days of riding & primitive camping—Adults $25, Children 7-12 $10, Children 6 & under Free. Sat. ride starts at 9:30 AM. Admission includes: Sat. lunch & Sat. night dinner, DJ & dancing Fri. & Sat. nights and Sat. Silent Auction. Fri. night BBQ Chicken plate available for $7 per plate. Ride the Mechanical Bull on Fri. & Sat. nights. 50/50 drawing Sat. night before dance. For any additional information, contact William (Cowboy) Layton at 919-528-4059.
April 10, 2010
Four Beats for Pleasure DOGWOOD JUBILEE will be held at John Monahan's PINEROCK FARM in Kittrell, NC. For more details, see www.pinerockfarm.com or www.4beatsforpleasure.com.
April 10, 2010
Meherrin River Trail Ride—SAVE THE DATE!!!! Gate opens Friday Noon. Ride—same format as last time. Filling Station will cater that fantastic Grub--Come hungry. Ride Theme: "The Hoof & Woof." It should be very, very clear that dogs will be on these trails always. If you can't ride with dogs on the trail, don't come to this ride. A dog-rider costume show is planned....Google "dog riders" to see what this is. THIS IS A WORKING FARM & A WILDLIFE RESERVE FOR THE SEVERN HUNT CLUB. DEER, TURKEYS, VERY POTENT SKUNKS, COYOTES, DOG-SIZED RACOONS & LOST DEER DOGS are on this trail ride. BEAR poop has even been seen. SO HERE IS YOUR WARNING ABOUT THAT. Again, if you have a probelm with these potential incounters, then this ride IS NOT for you. DIRECTIONS: From Raleigh head East on US 64. Take I-95 North to Rocky Mount. From Rocky Mount, take Hwy 158 East at Roanoke Rapids towards Conway. At Conway go north on Hwy 35 to Severn, NC. From the EAST: Take 158 to Conway. At Conway go north on Hwy 35 to Severn. FOR EVERYONE: At Conway go north on Hwy 35 to Severn, NC. Take the second right past Severn. This is Royal Watson Road. Follow the road until pavement runs out to a dirt road. Follow dirt road until you see staff at gate. FLYER.
April 16-17, 2010
Old Dominion Gaited Horse Association Classic. Shows spotlight some of the best TWHs & United Mountain Horses the Mid-Atlantic has to offer. Both shows run concurrently in same arena, with 2 judges, 2 sets of ribbons—just one low entry fee. Come & enjoy as an exhibitor or a spectator. Location: Anderson Coliseum. Contact: Tom Gossard at 540-630-1632 or t_gossard@hotmail.com or Alice Martens at 540-879-9976 alimartens@rica.net. Websites: www.nwha.com and www.odgha.net. Info on www.horsecenter.org.
April 16-17, 2010
Huckleberry Ridge Hunting Preserve Trail Ride. Primitive camping. Contact Jerry Godley for more information: 866-614-7281. FLYER.
April 24-25, 2010
SPRING TREC COMPETITION @ Chadbourne Farm and Pinehurst Racetrack. Levels 1, 2 and 2 Xtreme. Saturday's trail competition @ Chadbourne Farm, Hoffman, NC. Check-in 9 am. Sunday's Mastery of Gaits and Obstacle Course @ Pinehurst Racetrack, Pinehurst, NC. Check in 9 AM. USNETO Members: Adult $25 , Youth $10. Non-Members: Adult $35, Youth $25. For more information: Mary @ 910-944-5797.
April 29-May 1, 2010
Historical Trail Ride—Culpeper, VA. Best of America by Horseback
trail ride. Taking reservations at 540-829-9555. Website: www.Bestofamericabyhorseback.com for more info.
April 30-May 2, 2010
Amelia Springs Trail Ride; Location: 7720 Mount Zion Rd., Jetersville, VA 23083. The fall ride will be Sept.24-26, 2010. You can find a map, information about cost and ride events as well as a registration form to send in at www.ameliaspringstrailride.com or by calling Wanda Walker at 804-561-6633. There are also photos from their 2009 fall ride to show you the area and what the camping conditions would be like.
May 8, 2010
2nd ANNUAL ABERDEEN TOUR du HORSE - Ride your horse through Historic Aberdeen, NC, obstacle competition along the way. Check-in 9 am. Rain date May 15th. Silent tack auction fundraiser, bring your unwanted used tack, get a tax deduction. USNETO Members $10, Non-Members $20.
For more information: Mary @ 910-944-5797.
May 8, 2010 -- RAIN OR SHINE
Beautancus Trail Ride. Starts at 10 AM. Adults: $25 • children 6 & under FREE. Price includes ride, steak supper, dance (dj & karaoke). Campground opens @ Noon on Friday. Electrical hook ups availabe $10 per night 1st come 1st serve. DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES. NO ATVs OR GOLF CARTS. NO WEAPONS OF ANY KIND. NO FLYERS WILL BE MAILED THIS YEAR. Contacts: Kenny Faulk @ 919-223-4759; Mickey Best @ 919-252-0601; James Benson @ 919-922-2544; Tim Nobles @ 919-296-3016; Tammy Worrells @ 919-222-2656. Directions from Raleigh: Take I-40 East; Take NC 403 Exit (#355) towards Faison; Keep left at fork of ramp; Turn left onto 403N; About 1/2 mile 403 turns right--stay on 403 thru Faison; apx. 8 miles out of Faison Turn right onto Norwood Ezzell Rd.; apx. 1-1/2 mile turn left on Pattie Foot Rd.; apx. 1-1/2 mile turn right onto Marcia Jones Rd. You will see saddle club & horse trailers as soon as you turn.
May 13-16, 2010
Best of America by Horseback Spring Ride & Birthday Bash—Leatherwood Mountain, NC. Details to follow or contact abbie@goleatherwood.com
May 23, 2010
Old Dominion Gaited Horse Association Memorial Day Show, American Legion Show Grounds, 325 American Legion Drive, Timberville, VA 22853. The show will have over 60 classes for Tennessee Walking Horses, Spotted Saddle Horses, Racking Horses, United Mountain Horses, All-Day Pleasure, Country Pleasure, Versatility, Dressage and more. Show starts at 9:00 AM. Contact: Alice Martens, Phone: 540-789-9976.
May 29, 2010
Franklin County Trailblazers Memorial Day Weekend Trail Ride, Centerville, NC. Ride starts @ 10 AM. Gates open Fri. Noon for primitive camping. Adults $25; Child 10 & Under $10; Supper & DJ $10. Ride Site: 98 Alert Rd., Louisburg, NC 27549. Contacts: Lonnie Hunt 919-496-4545; Ken Kreger 919-853-3772; L. Earp 919-965-3177; Mike Smith 919-496-4689 or James Lilly 252-430-8122. Email fctrailblazers@yahoo.com.
May 29, 2010
Pine Rock Farm Summer Series 1-Day Horse Show. Pine Rock Farm & the Monahans are planning to have four to five one-day shows this year at their farm in Kittrell, NC. Hence, the name "Pine Rock Farm Summer Series." The shows will be NWHA sanctioned & will definitely have High Point awards to be given out at the last show. Starts at 10 AM. Keep checking back here or at www.pinerockfarm.com for more information.
June 5-6, 2010
Ride with Pride Benefit Trail Ride in Augusta Springs, VA. Weekend campers & day riders are welcome. ONLY ONE RIDE THIS YEAR--THERE WILL BE NO RIDE IN SEPTEMBER! Different trails each day: short apx. 5 miles; medium apx. 10 miles; long apx. 15-20 miles. Trails well marked & you may ride at your own pace. Riders can leave trailhead at 8:30 am & no riders out after 11:30 am. Riding is on George Washington National Forest trails & roads on beautiful Great North Mountain. All animals should be recently shod; in condition & fit for several hours riding on hilly terrain. Horses should be able to cross water & other natural trail obstacles. Management is not responsible for unshod horses & expects all riders & horses to obey trail rules. Ride & lunch will be held rain or shine. Toilet facilities, water for horses & lunch are provided. Primitive camping. Number of riders is limited for weekend. FEES: Camper Weekend--$50/rider; Day Ride Both Days--$45/rider; Day Ride Sat OR Sun--$25/rider. Campers must pre-register by May 22, 2010. For more info: Gigi Kelly, caveushr@cfw.com.
June 11-12, 2010
Christy Anderson Memorial NWHA Regional (Region 3) Championship
Horse Show, Location: Western NC Agricultural Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher, NC 28732. If you would like more information on the show, please contact: Ali Merritt, Show Manager, Toll Free: 1-800-768-3023, ext. 230. Cell: 864-901-3004 EMail: bamerit07@aol.com.
June 19, 2010
Tacking up for Technology Trail Ride, Pine Rock Farm, Kittrell, NC. Ride starts at 10 AM. Adm: Adult $25 (ride & food); Child 10 & Under $10.
See Flyer for all the details.
June 25-26 2010
Virginia Gaited Jubilee—Tennessee Walking, Missouri Fox Trotter, Mountain, Racking, Spotted Saddle & Country Pleasure horses will compete in a full lineup of versatility & open breed classes. Location: Virginia Horse Center, East Complex. Contact: Jim Scullin at 540-248-5479. Website: www.gaitedjubilee.com. Email: info@gaitedjubilee.com
June 26, 2010
Pine Rock Farm Summer Series 1-Day Horse Show. Pine Rock Farm, Kittrell, NC. Starts at 10 AM. NWHA sanctioned--High Point Awards given out at last show. Keep checking www.pinerockfarm.com for more information.
July 2-3, 2010
FOUR BEATS FOR PLEASURE FIRECRACKER JUBILEE & LIBERTY BELL CLASSIC, Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center, Williamston, NC. Exhibitors party on Thursday night. More details to come. www.4beatsforpleasure.com
July 24, 2010
Pine Rock Farm Summer Series 1-Day Horse Show. Pine Rock Farm, Kittrell, NC. Starts at 10 AM. NWHA sanctioned--High Point Awards given out at last show. Keep checking www.pinerockfarm.com for more information.
August 21, 2010
Pine Rock Farm Summer Series 1-Day Horse Show. Pine Rock Farm, Kittrell, NC. Starts at 10 AM. NWHA sanctioned--High Point Awards given out at last show. Keep checking www.pinerockfarm.com for more information.
September 11, 2010
Pine Rock Farm Summer Series 1-Day Horse Show. (To benefit NWHA youth) Pine Rock Farm, Kittrell, NC. Starts at 10 AM. NWHA sanctioned--High Point Awards given out at last show. Keep checking www.pinerockfarm.com for more information.
September 15-18, 2010
NC State Championship Horse Show, 53rd annual N.C. Championship
Horse Show—Charity event sponsored by The Raleigh Host Lions Club. Event Hours: 10 am-6 pm. Hunt Horse Complex. Contact: Bill Whitley
at 919-481-4675
September 24-26, 2010
Amelia Springs Trail Ride, Amelia Courthouse, VA. Visit www.ameliaspringstrailride.com for registration and more info.
September 27-October 2, 2010
NWHA 2010 National Championship Show. Miller Coliseum, Murfreesboro, TN. Check webiste for more info: www.nwha.com.
October 2, 2010
Franklin County Trailblazers Fall Trail Ride, Centerville, NC. Ride starts @ 10 AM. Gates open Fri. Noon for primitive camping. Adults $25; Child 10 & Under $10; Supper & DJ $10. Ride Site: 98 Alert Rd., Louisburg, NC 27549. Contacts: Lonnie Hunt 919-496-4545; Ken Kreger 919-853-3772; L. Earp 919-965-3177; Mike Smith 919-496-4689 or James Lilly 252-430-8122. Email fctrailblazers@yahoo.com.
October 7-9, 2010
First Annual Friends to Freedom Trail—A NC Heritage Based Wagon Train/trail ride recounting the early American Quaker exodus from Perquimans County, NC which began around 1812. Two days of riding: 12 miles first day & 17 miles second day includes parade through Historic downtown Hertford. MOST OF THIS IS ROAD RIDING on very low traffic rural roads. A few miles of dirt paths on the second day. Inc: Primitive camping, two meals, nightly entertainment, historical reenactors, games & shuttle service to bring support vehicles to next campsite. Wagon route departs Fri. morning from historic Newbold-White house in Hertford via Beech Springs to Belvidere campsite; then departs Belvidere Sat. morning for Winfall where there will be a parade across the "s" bridge through downtown Hertford & then back to historic Newbold-White house. Contacts: Sarah Weeks 252-330-2494 or Teresa Hurdle 252-297-3019 or www.newboldwhitehouse.com
October 9, 2010
Providence Fire & Rescue's Trail Ride, Providence, NC. Ride starts @ 10 AM. Adults $25; Children Under 10 $15; Day Ride Only $15 All Ages. Just off Hwy. 86 between Yancyville NC & Danville VA. Contacts: Lisa Talbott 336-694-9514 / Donny Hodges 434-548-2237.
October 22-24, 2010
Best of American By Horseback Fall Colors Trail Ride—Leatherwood Mountain, NC. Best of America by Horseback event. Details to follow. Contact abbie@goleatherwood.com for more info.
October 29-31, 2010
The Equine Extravaganza, Richomond, VA at the Richmond Raceway Complex. Phone: 410-349-9333. Website: www.EquineExtravaganza.com
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Section of New River Trail Closed
for Renovations
for Renovations
A section of New River Trail State Park will be closed from Mile Post 39.8 (Fries Junction) to Mile Post 42.3 (Gambetta Road) starting November 18, 2009 until approximately May 1, 2010. This section is on the southern branch of the park and about 7 miles north of the Cliff View Horse Camp. Recent safety assessments completed on the trail is allowing the park to proactively renovate and restore the tunnel located on the Galax branch of the trail. For general park information go to www.virginiastateparks.gov, or contact the park office at (276) 699-6778.
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Equestrian Exchange
Consignment Sale
Holshouser Building
September 2-6, 2010
Equestrian Exchange Consignment Sale offers the opportunity to buy & consign unwanted horse-related items, saddles and tack, show atttire and barn supplies. Items accepted from and offered to all disciplines of riding and all levels of riding. Closeouts from tack stores, items from barn closings and openings, all disciplines equipment for showing and training, trail riding, driving and much more. Everything related to the equestrian sport is encouraged for consignment (Consignors must be pre-registered). Receiving date (drop off your items) is Wed., Sept. 1 from 10 am-9 pm; Pick-up unsold items Tues., Sept. 7 from 10 am-4 pm (this is a no shopping day). Thurs., Sept. 2 Volunteers Shop 10 am-9 pm & Consignors shop 1 pm-9 pm.; Preview Sale 5-9 pm. OPEN TO PUBLIC Friday thru Monday—Admission is FREE. HOURS are Friday thru Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. & Monday, Sept. 7 from 10 am to 5 pm. Consignment Sale
Holshouser Building
September 2-6, 2010
www.EquestrianExchange.com 336-697-1097 equestriansale@aol.com
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Special Olympics
Hunt Horse Complex, Raleigh, NC
September 30-October 2, 2010
Over 125 athletes from 20 local programs (counties) across NC will compete for equestrian championship in dressage, showmanship and English and Western trails and equitation. Free spectator admission. Show times are Saturday 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday 9 am - 5 pm.Hunt Horse Complex, Raleigh, NC
September 30-October 2, 2010
www.sonc.net 800-843-6276 / 919-719-7662
Please check with contact person before attending any of these events to make sure that you have all the correct information. BE SURE TO HAVE A CURRENT NEGATIVE COGGINS BEFORE ATTENDING.
