Equestrian Events
2008 Southeast Michigan Equestrian Events
Southeastern Michigan Equestrian-Horse Lover Events for 2008
(Events are scheduled by the horse-equestrian group listed as host)
All groups welcome non-members except Shiawassee Trail Riders, Kensington Trail Riders (Milford Parades only) and Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers for mounted events.
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March 2008 - Southeast Michigan Equestrian Events
7-9th, Fri, Sat, Sun. Michigan Horse Council Stallion Expo, MSU Pavilion in East Lansing.
15th, Sat. Brighton Trail Riders Ride 11 a.m., Brighton Horse Staging Area.
April 2008 - Southeast Michigan Equestrian Events
5, Sat. Horses for Hope, 4th Annual Freeze Your Tail Off Ride, 10a.m.-2p.m. Genesee County Fairgrounds in Mt. Morris, MI. Theme is a scavanger hunt $10 Check Website www.horsesforhope.com, rain or shine.
10-13 Thurs-Sun. Equine Affaire, Columbus, Ohio
13, Sun. Brighton Trail Riders, Monthly members ride, 1 p.m., Brighton Staging Area.
18-20, Sat. - Sun. Brighton Trail Riders, Competitive Trail Ride, Check Website for more information or call Rose Clark 810-220-0974.
19, Sat. Pinckney Trail Riders Association, Desentization & Obstacles Clinic by Michigan Mounted Associates. Hell Creek Ranch, 10866 Cedar Lake Road, Pinckney, MI 48169. Registration deadline is April 1st. See website for details. www.pinckneytrailriders.com
19, Sat., Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Association, Camping with Your Horse Clinic with Kim Ross. 12-3 p.m. Come for the day, stay for the night and practice your new found camping skills. Potluck Dinner at 6 p.m. Camping is $17 for the night. Call Susie Sulla, Trail Boss for any questions at 248-933-6338 or email at US5495@earthlink.net.
19, Sat. Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Barefoot Trim Demonstration by Anna Brunsink, $10 for non-members. 3:00 p.m. at Bremer’s Arena, 950 Rosell Rd., Holly, (Rose Township), MI 48442. Contact Buzz for directions at 248-634-3724.
27 Sun. Maybury State Park Trail Riders Spring Easter Egg Hunt. 11 a.m., Horse Staging Area at Maybury State Park off Beck Rd. south of 8 Mile Rd.
May 2008 - Southeast Michigan Equestrian Events
2-4, Fri.-Sun.Shiawassee Trail Riders, Campout at Elba, Call Elba to make your own reservations. Hostess Norma Laine.
3, Sat. Brighton Trail Riders, Trail Ride and Tack Sale, 10a.m.-1 p.m., bring your used tack and set up at 9 a.m. in the pavilion area. Call Mickey Dalton 517-294-4753 or Darlene Harris 517-625-3772 for more information.
3, Sat. Pinckney Trail Riders, Meet new ride buddies Ride, 11 a.m.
3, Sat. Farmlane Campground, St. Jude Ride, Next to Waterloo Trails. Check website at www.farmlanecampground.com or call 734-260-9009.
3-4, Sat.-Sun. Horses for Hope, CMO at Elba Equestrian Complex, 8 a.m. start each day. $15 Donation plus $5 NACMO one day membership per horse and rider. Check website at www.horsesforhope.com
4, Sat. Proud Lake Trail Riders, Spring Ride, Poker Ride, meet at 10 a.m. at Proud Lake Horse Staging Area.
4, Sun., Huron River Riders ride at Maybury State Park. Check website at www.huronriverriders.org for further details.
9-11, Fri.-Sun.Shiawassee Trail Riders, Yankee Springs Campout, Brenda Haines is Host.
10-11, Sat.-Sun. Farmlane Campground, Saddle Fitting Clinic, Next to Waterloo Trails, Check website www.farmlanecampground.com.
16-18, Fri.-Sun.Shiawassee Trail Riders, Pontiac Lake Campout and Ride. Kris Layman is host.
17, Sat., Huron River Riders, Crosswinds Marsh, Raisin River Riders Poker Ride.
17-18, Sat.-Sun. Brighton Trail Riders, Pinckney to Brighton Ride with Camp-Out. 11 a.m.-Ride and Registration, 5 p.m. Dinner, 9 a.m. Sunday Breakfast. Check website for other details.
17-18 Sat..-Sun. Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Association, CMO fundraiser, Check website at www.hadleyhill.com or email Admin@hadleyhill.com for details.
18, Sun. Highland Trail Riders, Spring Ride, 10 a.m., Horse Staging Area (Green Barn) More details to follow.
18 Sun. Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Ride at Rose Oaks, 10 a.m. Members only.
21 Wed.:Brighton Trail Riders, Weekday Members Ride. 10 a.m.
23-26, Fri.-Mon. Waterloo Horsemen’s Assoc., Memorial Day Campout and Poker Ride and Potluck Dinner Saturday night, Meat provided by WHA. Huron River Riders participate here.
23-26, Fri.-Mon.Shiawassee Trail Riders Goose Creek Campout and Ride, Norma Laine is host.
24, Sat.: Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Association, Poker Ride, fundraiser, see website www.hadleyhills.com or email Admin@hadleyhill.com for details.
May30-June1 Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Association, A Really Big fun filled weekend. $15 for Weekend includes all food, Friday night chili, Sat. and Sun. Pancake breakfasts, Saturday Pot Luck Dinner and music. Annual Poker Ride and Annual meeting.
May30-June1, Fri.-Sun.Shiawassee Trail Riders, South Branch Campout. Connie Frey is host.
June 2008 - Southeast Michigan Equestrian Events
7, Sat. Highland Oaks Trail Riders (HOT Riders), Inaugral ride in new Oakland County Park. County Sticker needed. Details to follow.
7-8, Sat.-Sun., Huron River Riders, Brighton Campout, check website www.huronriverriders.org.
13-15, Fri.-Sun.Shiawassee Trail Riders,Hadley Hills/Ortonville Recreation Area Ride and Campout. Patty Densmore is host.
14, Sat. Kensington Trail Riders, Judged Trail Ride. Nonmembers welcome, check website for details. http:/kensingtontrailriders.org
14-15, Sat.-Sun. Farmlane Campground, Cowboy Skills Obstacle Race. Check website for details. www.farmlanecampground@yahoo.com
15,Sun. Wolcott Mill Trail Association, Raffle Ride, $10 fee (includes hot dog & drink). Camp Rotary, Ray, MI, 10:30 a.m. Check website www.wolcotttrails.com for additional information.
21-22, Sat-Sun. Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Campout and ride at Pontiac Lake, 10 a.m. Saturday, Potluck dinner, bring a dish to pass.
22, Sun. Brighton Trail Riders, Monthly members ride, 1 p.m.
22, Sun., Huron River Riders, Huron River Riders, Ride at Oakwoods Metropark.
June 27-July 7, Fri.-following Sun.Shiawassee Trails Riders Ride and Campout at Elk Hill. Norma Laine is host. Registration forms to come later.
28-29, Sat. Pinckney Trail Riders. Helluva Horse Event, Hell Creek Ranch. See website for details. www.helluvahorsevent.com.
July 2008 - Southeast Michigan Equestrian Events
4-6, Fri.-Sun., Ride and Campout at Oak Openings Ohio Metropark (Pending no event being scheduled at Harry Hughes Arean).
5, Sat. Kensington Trail Riders, ride in Milford Independence Day Parade, Must be a member to participate. Check later for details.
19, Sat. Brighton Trail Riders, Special Event, Games on Horseback, 10:30 a.m.
19-20, Sat.-Sun. Sleepy Hollow Trail Riders, The DAMN Ride-The Dennis Austin Memorial Night Ride-Saturday Fun & Games-Staging Area. Poker Runs on the Trail. Special camping weekend. RSVP 989-661-2541
20, Sun., Huron River Riders Kensington Metropark Ride.
25-27, Fri.-Sun./Shiawassee Trail Riders, Shecks/Kalkaska, Island Lake Ride, Judy Schlink is host.
26-27 Sat.-Sun. Farmlane Campground, Cowboy “Skills Obstacle Race”, Check website at www.farmlanecampground.com.
August 2008 - Southeast Michigan Equestrian Events
2-3, Sat.-Sun., Huron River Riders, Hell Creek Ranch Ride and Campout.
6-10, Wed.-Sun.Shiawassee Trail Riders,Petoskey, Ride and Campout, Judy Schlink is host.
10, Sun. Wolcott Mill Trails Association, Trail Obstacle Day. $10 fee (includes hot dog & drink). Camp Rotary, Ray, MI 9 a.m. Check website www.wolcotttrails.com
16, Wed. Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Organization, Ride. Check website for details. www.hadleyhills.com.
16-17, Sat.-Sun. Brighton Trail Riders, Moonlight Ride & Campout. Details to follow.
17, Sun., Huron River Riders, Ride at Crosswinds Marsh or Drive.
23, Sat. Kensington Trail Riders, St. Jude Saddle-Up Ride. Everyone is welcome. Check website for details. http:/kensingtontrailriders.org.
23, Sat.Shiawassee Trail Riders, Rails Trails, Norma Laine host.
24, Sun. Fourth Annual Ride the Rose-Wildflower Poker Ride on the trails in Rose Oaks. (No road riding this year.) Rose Oaks is now open to horses every day. Fund raiser for Headwater Trails equestrian friendly trails. Registration is from 12 p.m-1:30 p.m.. Donation of $20 plus Oakland County Park Sticker $5 required. Last rider in at 3:30 p.m. Headwaters Trails will provide meat and drinks, each rider bring a dish to pass for the potluck from 3:30-5. Prizes will be awarded while we eat. Help Headwaters make things happen for equestrians.
29-Sept 1 Fri.-Mon.Waterloo Horsemen’s Association, Labor Day Campout, fun and potluck. Huron River Riders participate in this event.
29-Sept. 1, Fri.-Mon.Shiawassee Trail Riders, Ride and Campout at Luzerne, Ray & Jean Dodge are hosts.
September 2008 - Southeast Michigan Equestrian Events
Strong>5-7,Fri.-Sun.Shiawassee Trail Riders, Moorestown Ride and Campout. Pam Wingfield and Judy Schlink are hosts.
6, Sat. Highland Trail Riders, 7th Annual Horse Shoe Hunt, 10 a.m. Horse Staging area (Green Barn).
6, Sat. Horses for Hope, Judged Trail Ride, Elba Equestrian Complex, Elba, MI. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $20 donation includes a Tee Shirt. Check website at www.horsesforhope.com for directions and other details.
12-14, Fri-Sun. Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Association, Tour the Trails Fun Weekend, $15 plus camping fees for the weekend. Friday night Cowboy Chili and moonlight ride, Saturday and Sunday Pancake Breakfasts, Saturday night pig roast and potluck with entertainment. Sunday games on horseback.
12-14, Fri.-Sun.Shiawassee Trail Riders, Highland Recreation Area Ride and Campout. Ray & Jean Dodge and Dottie are hosts.
13-14, Sat.-Sun., Huron River Riders sponsor MI Mounted Police Obstacle Course Training at Double D Ranch in Belleville. Registrations limited. Check website for more details. www.huronriverriders.org
13, Sat. Ortonville Rec Equestrian Assoc., Judged Trail Ride, check website for details. 9 a.m. Horse Campground.
19-21, Fri.-Sun. Fort Custer Horse Friends Association, Annual Campout and CMO. Details to follow.
20-21, Sat.-Sun.: Brighton Trail Riders, Judged Trail Ride & Campout. Details to follow.
21, Sun. Maybury State Park Trail Riders, Poker Ride, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meet at horse staging area off Beck Road.
27, Sat. Highland Equestrian Conservancy-4nd Annual Horsin’ Around in Highland and Barn Tour-9am-5pm. Details to follow.
28, Sun., Wolcott Mill Trails Association, Poker Ride, $10 fee (includes lunch and 5 card hand). Camp Rotary, Ray, MI 10:30 a.m. Check website at www.wolcotttrails.com for addtional information.
October 2008 - Southeast Michigan Equestrian Events
4, Sat., Kensington Trail Riders, Trail Ride, Barbeque and Tack Sale. Everyone invited. See website for details at http://kensingtontrailriders.org.
5 Sun. Proud Lake Trail Riders, Tour the Trails Ride, Meet at the Kensington Metro Park Group Camp. Registration 9-11 a.m.
10-12, Fri.-Sun. Brighton Trail Riders, Competitive Trail Ride. Details to follow.
11, Sat. Highland Trail Riders Color Ride and Potluck, and Annual Meeting,
1 p.m. Horse Staging Area (Green Barn).
11, Sat. Pinckney Trail Riders 1 p.m. 1st Annual Poker Ride and Chili Cook-Off. Poker run first and then eats. Further details to follow.
18, Sat., Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Association, Spooktacular, check website www.hadleyhills.com or email Admin@hadleyhills.com for details.
18-19, Sat.-Sun. Brighton Trail Riders, Poker Ride and Campout, Details to follow.
25, Sat. Proud Lake Trail Riders, Trail Ride and Turkey Potluck.
25, Sat., Horses for Hope, Halloween Spooktacular Trail Ride, Genessee County Fairgrounds/EA Cummings Center, 6130 E. Mt. Morris Rd., Mt. Morris, MI 48458. $10 donation per horse. Check website for details. www.horsesforhope.com
November 2008 - Southeast Michigan Equestrian Events
1, Sat. Waterloo Horsemen’s Association, Fall Turkey Ride and Dinner. Campout weekend.
29, Sat. Milford Christmas Parade, Kensington Trail Riders. You must be a member to participate. Baker’s after the parade.
December 2008 - Southeast Michigan Equestrian Events
6, Sat. Brighton Trail Riders Christmas Party at 6:30 p.m. at Howell Nature Center.
19, Fri.,Huron River Riders Christmas Party at Steve & Jeannie. More information lter.
