plantation pleasure walking horse association of nc
Other Events
These are rides or events from across NC and into VA and ARE NOT PPWHANC-associated events.
ALL RIDES/EVENTS require proof of CURRENT NEGATIVE COGGINS
before you can attend.
before you can attend.
NOTES:
Gold Mine Trails in Louisburg IS CLOSED.
Sycamore Day Use Parking OPEN(Umstead State Park)—The recently renovated Sycamore Day Use Parking Area (Bike and Bridle Trailhead) is now open to the public. Parking is available for horses, bicycles, and pedestrians. The new parking area accommodates a greater number of vehicles, provides separate horse trailer and car parking, and conveniently connects to the multi-use trail system. / The temporary horse and bicycle parking at Camp Crabtree is now closed. All visitors should park in the new parking area. Please contact the park for any additional information.
Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve
Please note: The Preserve will not be open to campers and day parkers during the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show. Spectators are, however, welcome to attend. Check their EVENTS CALENDAR for dates that you will be able to camp: http://www.blowingrockequestrian.com/specialeventscalendar.html
May 25-27, 2012
Spring Centerville-Alert-Franklin County Trailblazers Ride, 98 Alert Rd,
Louisburg NC. Lonnie Hunt 919-496-4545, Ken Kreger 919-853-3772; email earp8444@bellsouth.net. Gates open at noon Friday. Chicken & BBQ by Lancasters catering Saturday night. DJ saturday night. 18 mile trail, shorter ride available.
June 8-9, 2012
Old Store Hunt Club Spring Trail Ride. $25 per rider if pre-registered; $35 per rider if registering event day; $15 kids 14 & under. Located 5 minutes from Eaton’s Ferry Bridge at Lake Gaston. Contact: Jarrett Henderson 252-245-0888; jmh2210@yahoo.com. Gates open Friday afternoon. Lunch available on trail for donation. Dinner provided Saturday night. DJ & Dance Saturday night. Sunday riding available in the pasture areas.
June 23, 2012
The Virginia State Competitive Trail Challenge/ACTHA. Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Rd., Lexington, VA. "not JUST a trail horse anymore" YOU and YOUR HORSE are cordially invited to please join us for a special day of trail competition that will showcase gorgeous scenery of forests, rivers, open cross country and knock your socks off Blue Ridge Mountain views and 6 mostly natural obstacles. We are honored to offer special TROPHIES and RIBBONS, FREE HOT BREAKFAST and LUNCH for riders and everything we can do to make it an ULTRA positive day for you and your horse at the world class VIRGINIA HORSE CENTER in Lexington, VA to benefit HOOFBEATS THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER. On behalf of the HOOFBEATS riders, horses, riders families and the wonderful volunteer THERAPY HORSES we give you our sincere and heartfelt appreciation for your support for the programs and service work of HOOFBEATS. PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE TO PARTICIPATE. If you need assistance in signing up, please call the affiliate listed. Affiliate Contact: Tenney Mudge / email: chinook@rockbridge.net / Phone: (540) 464-5032. Website: www.actha.us
August 30 - September 2, 2012
Raleigh Sale—Item Tack Consignment Sale, NC State Fairgrounds Holshouser Building, Raleigh, NC. For more information or to sign up on our mailing list: www.EquestrianExchange.com Lynn Beeson 336-362-6248 or Tanya Wright 540-977-1950.
October 1-6, 2012
2012 NWHA National Championship Show, Roberts Arena, 4095 State Route 730, Wilmington, Ohio 45177. www.robertsarena.com
October 6, 2012 RAIN DATE: October 13, 2012
"The Sheriff's Posse" Trail Ride, 20-mile ride, Hwy 96N, Oxford, NC. Ride starts at 10 AM. Sponsored by The Committee to Re-elect Sheriff Brindell B. Wilkins, Jr. Adm. $25 Adult-ride & supper; $10-child 12 & under; $10-supper/DJ. Supper served Sat. night between 4:30-7:30 PM. DJ from 8-10 PM. Lunch available for sale on trail--hotdogs, snacks, drinks all items $1 each. DIRECTIONS: NC96 North of Oxford turn right onto Mountain Creek Road, turn left on Sam Blackwell Road—ride will be on your right at 2027 Sam Blackwell Road. Contacts: Sheriff Brindell B. Wilkins, Jr.--919-482-596; Bess Reece--919-693-8364; Sheila Blackwell--919-693-8609; Michelle Spiers--919-482-6748. NO ENTRY WITHOUT CURRENT NEGATIVE COGGINS TEST PAPERS.
October 12-14, 2012
Southside VA Saddle Club Annual Gene R. Poythress Memorial Ride, LACROSSE VA. Pre-Registration is not required but appreciated. Mail to Betty Ann Poythress at 93671 Hwy 58, LaCrosse, Va. 23950. Admission is $35 Adults, $25 Kids under 12 and $15 meal & music. Gates open at Noon on Friday with camping available. For more information please call Betty Ann Poythress @ 434-757-7351 or Leslie Poythress Puryear @ 434-774-7303
October 13, 2012
The Virginia State Competitive Trail Challenge/ACTHA. "not JUST a trail horse anymore" You are CORDIALLY INVITED to join us for the VA STATE CTC - FALL 2012 ACTHA RIDE for an exciting and fun day of trail competition at the SPECTACULAR VIRGINA HORSE CENTER—all to benefit HOOFBEATS THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER. The trails will take you through beautiful woodlands with almost no rocks and over the very same world class cross country course that the Olympic equestrian horse and rider teams ride. The Blue Ridge Mountain Views from the back of your horse will make memories to last a lifetime. The whole facility is first rate - YOU and YOUR horse deserve it. Enjoy 6 natural obstacles, knowledgeable, consistent and friendly judging, deluxe hot homecooking and plenty of it and first class ribbons, trophies and prizes. Breakfast & lunch is FREE FOR ALL ACTHA RIDERS.
All of us at Hoofbeats try very hard to make the VA STATE CTC ACTHA Rides an ULTRA POSITIVE event for you and your horse. All of the riders, volunteers and horse of Hoofbeats so hope you, your horse and your friends can join us to help support the many meaningful and long term programs of Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center. Visit our website at www.hoof-beats.com to see more about Hoofbeats. Website: www.actha.us
PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE TO PARTICIPATE. If you need assistance in signing up, please call the affiliate listed. Affiliate Contact: Tenney Mudge / email: chinook@rockbridge.net / Phone: 540-464-5032 URL: www.horsecenter.org
2012 Lumber River Campground Trail Ride Weekends / 910-654-9985
(For directions using your GPS, please use 416 Williamson Road, Evergreen, NC 28438)
Memorial Day Ride: May 25-27
Independence Day Ride*: June 29-July 1
Labor Day Ride: August 31-September 2
Spooktacular Halloween Ride: October 26-28
(Don't miss the kids costume contest and be sure to bring your candy for trick-or-treating at it's finest at Lumber River Campground. We have a haunted hayride on Saturday October 29th at 8 pm)New Year's Bash*: December 28-30
*We will have a FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR on Independence Day Ride
& New Year's Bash!
Trail Ride Weekend Rates (Friday 8 am until Sunday 4 pm)—$45 per person admission, includes: Hook ups (water and electric) and lot, Use of bathhouses,
Two nights of Supper & Dancing.
Children ages 9 to 15—$15; Children age 8 & under are FREE.
Stall Rental (8x9, shavings included)—$8 per night.Huckleberry Ridge
Cabin Rental—$60 per night (in addition to admission fee). (Minimum 2-night rental of cabins on trail ride weekends.) Cabins include two double beds, bathroom with shower, microwave, refrigerator & television. Picnic tables & grills are located adjacent to each cabin.
Vendors are always welcome! Vendor fee is $25 (in addition to admission fee) (*$10 guest fee for non-camping visitors visiting all camp sites)
Starting January 6, 2012, we will be open 7 days a week for trail riding. The cost will be $10 per rider and $10 per night for primitive camping via the honor system. Sign in and pay at the tractor shelter. Maps will be available under the shelter. Some areas will be closed due to quail hunting, SIGNS will be up. Riding will be closed April and May due to Turkey season. Go to hrhunting.com for directions. If you need additional information call Joey @ 252-717-3601. Thank you and please do not litter.
It is essential that you
check with the contact person before attending any event to make
sure that you have all the correct information. BE SURE TO HAVE A
CURRENT NEGATIVE COGGINS
BEFORE ATTENDING.
