Updated with information that I had, please check for omissions and errors. Some dates appear to be wrong because of leap year. Let me know at merlerichmond@sbcglobal.net
2012
Southeastern Michigan | Equestrian Events
Southeastern Michigan Equestrian-Horse Lover Events for 2011 (Events are scheduled by the horse-equestrian group listed as host)
Click here for Michigan Equestrian Group Contact Information.
Shiawassee Trail Riders allow members to bring a guest, but they must sign a waiver.
Kensington Trail Riders, you must be a member to ride in the two Milford Parades for July 4 and day after Thanksgiving.
All Other Groups Welcome Non-Members to all their events.
March 2012
9-11, Fri, Sat, Sun. Michigan Horse Council Stallion Expo, MSU Pavilion in East Lansing.
24, Sat., Kensington Trail Riders, Square Dance, at Lazy J on Hickory Ridge Road, Highland, MI. Check website for details.
25, Sun., Brighton Trail Riders, Open Ride, Refreshments provided.
April 2012
1, Sun., Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Assoc., Welcome Spring Ride, Bad weather rain/snow date is April 9th. Staging area will be open.
12-15, Thurs-Sun. Equine Affaire, Columbus Ohio, visit www.equineaffaire.com.
21-22, Sat.- Sun. Brighton Trail Riders, Competitive Trail Ride, Check Website for more information or call Rose Clark 517-304-3970.
28, Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, Open Ride, 1:30 p..m. Staging
28, Sat. Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Membership Drive, Springfield Oaks County Park 4H Fairgrounds, lst ride. Registration 10 a.m.
May 2012
6, Sun., Proud Lake Trail Riders, Poker Ride, Registration at 10 a.m.
11-13, Fri.-Sun., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Ride and Campout, Ortonville Rec/Hadley Hills-Joyce Malzahn 987-413-1234
12-13, Sat.-Sun., Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Association, Competitive Mounted Orienteering, check website for details.
18-20, Fri-Sun., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Campout at Pontiac Lake Rec., Kris Layman 248-634-1697
19, Sat., Wham, All Breed Judged Trail Ride, Silver Creek in Allegan County, Coggins required. Check website www.whamonline.com
18-20, Fri.-Sun., Kensington Trail Riders, Spring Camp out, Pig Roast, Check website for further details. Coggins required.
19-20, Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, Campout, Poker Ride and potluck with Ionia and all others welcome. Check website.
20, Sun., Highland Trail Riders, Spring Event, Check for details on website www.highlandtrailriders.com .
20-21, Sat.-Sun., Proud Lake Trail Riders, Camping, potluck & Orienteering with Kensington Trail Riders on May 21.
20-22, Fri.-Sun., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Pontiac Lake Ride and Campout. Call Kris Layman, 248-634-1697.
25-28, Shiawassee Trail Riders, Ride and Camp Out at Goose Creek, Contact Norma Laine, 810-813-0452.
26, Sat., Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Association, Poker Ride, check website for details.
26, Sat., Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Fun Day at Rose Oaks (Obstacles and Trails), bring a dish to pass. 10 s.m.
27, Sun., Wolcott Mills Trail Association, Picnic Ride, Camp Rotary, 10:30 a.m., see website for other details and directions. www.wolcotttrails.com
27-30, Fri.-Mon., Waterloo Horsemen’s Association, Memorial Day Weekend Annual Campout, poker ride and potluck.
June 2012
3, Sun., Maybury Trail Riders, Flower Ride, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. registration, Includes lunch at 2 p.m. Staging area off Beck Rd. south of 8 mile.
1-3, Fri.-Sun., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Elba Ride and Campout. Call Patty Densmore 586-322-5785
8-10, Fri-Sun., Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Association, A Really Big fun filled weekend. Annual meeting. Check website or call Susie Sulla at 248-889-3799 for details including cost. Registration for camping required.
16,Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, Open Ride, meet at staging area at 1:30 p.m.
24, Sun., Wolcott Mill Trail Riders, Raffle Ride, 10:30 a.m.check website for flier http://www.wolcotttrails.com
22-July 2, Shiawassee Trail Riders, Camp and Ride at Elk Hill., Call Norma Laine, 810-653-5407 or 810-813-0452
July 2012
4, Mon., Kensington Trail Riders, Milford 4th of July Parade. Must be a member. Check website for details www.kensingtontrailriders.com
14, Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, Picnic and Ride, Meet at staging area at 11 a.m.
19-23,Thurs.-Mon., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Camp out and Ride, Hungerford Lake, Call Judy Blair 734-320-5895.
21, Sat., Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Kensington Trail Ride 10 a.m.
30-Aug.6, Shiawassee Trail Riders, Upper Peninsula Ride, Middle Camp Bay de Noc Trail, Call Judy Blair 734-320-5895 or Judy Schlink 231-258-2908.
August 2012
18-19, Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, Open Ride and Camp out 11 a.m., Details to follow. Check website.
18, Sat., Kensington Trail Riders, Special Event TBD, Check website for details.
24-26, Thurs.-Sun., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Wilderness Camp and Ride, Call Judy Schlink 231-258-2908.
25, Sat., Wolcott Mill Trail Assoc., Competitive Trail Competition – ACTHA membership required. Register at www.actha.us, Camp Rotary, Check website for time. www.wolcotttrails.com.
30-Sept. 4, Thurs.-Tues., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Luzerne, Call Ray and Jean Dodge, 810-624-9219.
September 2012
1-4, Fri-Mon., Waterloo Horsemen’s Association, Labor Day Campout, Poker Ride and Sat. night Potluck with meat provided by WHA.
7-9,Thurs.-Tues., Shiawassee Trail Riders,Camp Ride and Highland Recreation Area, Contact Ray & Jean Dodge 810-624-9219
7-9, Fri-Sun., Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Association, Tour the Trails Fun Weekend, Check website for details and cost, or call Susie Sulla at 248-889-3799. Registration for camping required.
8, Sat., Highland Trail Riders, Annual Horseshoe Hunt, Registration 9 a.m.
16-18, Fri-Sun, Fort Custer Horse Friends Association, Annual Campout. Details to follow.
14-16, Fri.-Sun., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Ride and Camp at Ortonville Rec/Hadley Hills, There is a judged trail ride on Saturday if you wish to participate. Contact Kris Layman 248-634-1697
15, Sat., Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Assoc., Judged Trail Ride, See website for details
21-23,Fri.-Sun., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Pontiac Lake Campout and Ride, contact Terry Swaim 248-909-8597
22 Sat., Pinckney Trail Riders, Kids’ Day at the Ranch-Host Sue Armstrong. Brighton Riding Stable.
22-24, Fri.-Sun., Proud Lake Trail Riders, Obstacle Course Challenge, Camping Friday & Saturday, New Obstacles-More details to follow. Lots of fun.
23, Sat., Maybury Trail Riders, Poker Ride, Maybury State Park Staging Area, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $5 donation members, $7 non-members.
30, Sun., Wolcott Mills Trail Assoc., Poker Ride, Camp Rotary 10:30 a.m., see website www.wolcotttrails.com.
October 2012
4-8, Thurs.-Sun., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Yankee Springs Ride and Campout, Call Bill & Therese dPawarents, 810-252-6835
5-7, Fri.-Sun., Kensington Trail Riders, Fall Campout, check website for details.
6, Sat., Highland Trail Riders, Color Ride, Annual Meeting, and Annual Meeting, Potluck, bring a dish to pass. Check website for details.
13, Sat., Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Color Ride to Diehl’s Orchard., Rose Oaks County Park, 10 a.m.
14, Sun., Wolcott Mills Trail Assoc., Trail Ride & Potluck. Camp Rotary, 10:00 a.m., Check Website for Details.
20, Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, October fest ride and campout details to follow.
20, Sat., Pinckney Trail Riders, Halloween Costume Ride, Stockbridge to Pinckney Details to follow.
27-28,Sat.-Sun., Proud Lake Trail Riders, Haloween Costume Ride. Details to follow. Fun and games on Sat. 27 with rain date the 28.
Oct. 19-Nov. 3, Shiawassee Trail Riders, Contact Kris Layman, 248-634-1697. Oct. 19-22 Shawnee Nation Forest, High Knob Camp 618-275-4494 Oct. 23-27 Shawnee National Forest, Hayes Canyon Camp. 618-672-4751 Oct.28-Nov 3 Raymond, Missouri, Golden Hills 417-457-6222
November 2012
2-5, Sat.-Sun., Waterloo Horsemen’s Association, Annual Turkey Roast and Ride.
6, Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, Open Ride, 10 a.m. Coffee, juice & sweets provided.
11-13, Fri-Sun, Novi Expo, Details to follow.
24 Sat., Kensington Trail Riders Assoc., Milford Christmas Parade, must be member to participate.
December 2012
7, Fri., Wolcott Mill Trail Association, Holiday Party, Camp Rotary Activities Bldg. 6:30 p.m. See website for details, www.wolcotttrails.com.
1, Sat., Brighton Trail Riders & Pinckney Trail Riders, Annual Christmas Party-Howell Nature Center 6 p.m .(details to follow).
15, Thurs., OREA Annual Meeting and Christmas Party, Potluck and Gift Exchange Grab Game. Lots of Fun.
Contact Information for sponsoring groups
Addison Oaks Trail Riders 248-693-6450 studio1234@comcast.net
Pinckney Trail Riders Association 734-878-2975 suemarmstrong@yahoo.com
Sue Armstrong www.pinckneytrailriders.com
Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Assoc. www.plha.info
Susie Sulla 248-889-3799 us5495@frontier.com
Highland Trail Riders
Jacqui McAtee 248-624-8988 jacquim8988@aol.com
Proud Lake Trail Riders
Brighton Trail Riders
Leanne Meyer 517-676-3811 leanne.meyer@att.net
Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Assoc.
Steve Keim 810-793-4558 fletchrider@netzero.com www.hadleyhills.com
Huron River Riders
Cherie 734-753-3368 cell 734-552-5023
Waterloo Horsemen’s Assoc.
Chad Simpson clsimpson75@yahoo.com www.waterloohorsemen.com
Maybury State Park Trail Riders
Debby Brown 248-349-5286 dbrown1973@peoplepc.com
www.mayburytrailriders.org
Shiawassee Trail Riders
Connie Frey 517-655-2835
Polly Ann Trail Riders
Cathy Brakefield cubrake@yahoo.com www.orion.lib.mi.us/patmc/
Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers Katherine Bair 248-369-8731
Wolcott Mills Trails Association
Kensington Trail Riders www.kensingtontrailriders.org
Raisin River Riders www.raisinriverriders.com