2011
Southeastern Michigan | Equestrian Events
Southeastern Michigan Equestrian-Horse Lover Events for 2011 (Events are scheduled by the horse-equestrian group listed as host)
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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.
February 2011
27, Sun., Brighton Trail Riders, Annual Meeting, Log Cabin Inn in Howell 2 p.m., contact Mickey Dalton 517-289-5709
19, Sat. Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Association, Annual Square Dance, Lazy J Ranch, Milford, call Susie, 248-889-3799.
March 2011
11-13, Fri, Sat, Sun. Michigan Horse Council Stallion Expo, MSU Pavilion in East Lansing.
19, Sat., Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Annual Open Membership Drive presents Large Animal Emergency Rescue Video, narrated by Trained Firefighter, Kraig Tiltman. Local vendors will be present and refreshments will be served. No reservation necessary. Old Rose Township Hall 204 Franklin Rd., just off Milford Rd. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. First showing at 10 a.m.
26, Sat., Kensington Trail Riders, Square Dance, at Lazy J on Hickory Ridge Road, Highland, MI. Check website for details.
27, Sun., Pinckney Trail Riders, Annual Members Meeting, 2 p.m., Observation Room at Hell Creek Ranch arena.
27, Sun., Brighton Trail Riders, Open Ride, Refreshments provided.
April 2011
2, Sat., Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Assoc., Welcome Spring Ride, Bad weather rain/snow date is April 9th. Staging area will be open.
7-10, Thurs-Sun. Equine Affaire, Columbus Ohio, visit www.equineaffaire.com.
16, Sat., Huron River Riders, Crosswinds Marsh Ride & Drive, check website www.huronriverriders.org for details.
16-17, Sat.- Sun. Brighton Trail Riders, Competitive Trail Ride, Check Website for more information or call Rose Clark 517-304-3970.
29, 30 May 1, Proud Lake Trail Riders, Camping weekend and Poker Ride on May 1.
30, Sat., Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Meet and Greet with Horses, Springfield Oaks County Park. Call 248-624-1409
30, Sat., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Day Ride and Lunch, Cummins Center. Norma Laine 810-653-5407 or 810-813-0452
May 2011
1, Sun., Pinckney Trail Riders, Spring get fit ride, 1 p.m., meet at Monks Rd. Staging Area.
1, Sun., Sleepy Hollow Trail Riders, Rotten Egg Hunt, Sleepy Hollow Staging Area, 2 p.m., Children’s Hunt, spectators welcome, 517-651-5984 or www.shtra.org.
6-8, Fri.-Sun., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Ride and Campout, Ortonville Rec/Hadley Hills-Ellen Van Slyke 248-634-1013 or 248-467-0349.
7, Sat., Huron River Riders, Kensington Day Ride.
14, Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, Pinckney to Brighton Blossom Ride, check website for details.
14-15, Sat.-Sun., Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Assoc., Competitive Mounted Orienteering (CMO). Check website www.hadleyhills.com or call Steve Keim at 810-793-4558 for details.
15, Sun., Highland Trail Riders, Spring Event, Check for details on website www.highlandtrailriders.com .
20-22, Fri.-Sun., Kensington Trail Riders, Spring Camping & Mounted Orienteering with Proud Lake. See website for details.
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.
21, Sat. Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Spring Fun Day, Rose Oaks Oakland County Park, Lunch served. Registration 10 a.m., Oakland Co. Park Sticker required, available at party store at Rose Center Rd. and Hickory Ridge Road.
22, Sun., Maybury Trail Riders, Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 11a.m.-3 p.m., Maybury State Park Staging Area off Beck Rd. Between 7 and 8 Mile Rds. Prizes at 1 p.m., lunch served at 1:30p.m., $5 donation members, $8 donation non-members. Membership forms will be available, lunch included.
28, Sat., Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Association, Poker Ride, check website for details or call Steve Keim at 810-793-4558 or check the website www.hadleyhills.com.
29, Sun., Wolcott Mills Trail Association, Trivia Fun 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 2011
3-5, Fri.-Sun., Shiawassee Trail Riders, South Branch Ride and Campout. Call Connie Frey 517-655-2835 or 517-285-6717.
4, Sat., Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Treasure Hunt, 10:00 a.m., Rose Oaks County Park.
4, Sat., Pinckney Trail Riders, Trailer Safety & Instruction/Practice Trailer Driving. Location to be Determined. Host: Alison Paine. Check website for details.
4-5, Sat.-Sun., Brighton Trail Riders, Mustang Heritage Foundation Ride and Michigan Mustengos Ride. Check website for details.
10-12, 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.
11-12, Sat.-Sun., Huron River Riders, Brighton Campout.
18, Sat., Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Assoc., Horseshoe Hunt–check website www.hadleyhills.com or call Steve Keim 810-793-4558 for details.
17-19, Fri.-Sun., Back Country Horsemen, Pigeon River and Beyond, Fun Trail Ride, campout and meeting. June 1 deadline for reserving campsites, check prices at Farmlane’s website and send the correct amount of money to Marieta Davis, 9642 Long Lake Rd, Montgomery, MI 49255, or call 517-296-4475
19, Sun., Wolcott Mill Trail Riders, Raffle Ride, 10:30 a.m.check website for flier http://www.wolcotttrails.com
24-26, Fri.-Sun., Proud Lake Trail Riders, Confidence Obstacle Course Sat., Judged Trail Ride, Sun., Check website for details.
25-26, Sat.-Sun., Huron River Riders, Pontiac Lake Campout.
24-July 1, Shiawassee Trail Riders, Camp and Ride at Elk Hill., Call Norma Laine, 810-653-5407 or 810-813-0452
July 2011
4, Mon., Kensington Trail Riders, Milford 4th of July Parade. Must be a member. Check website for details www.kensingtontrailriders.com
7-20, Wed.-Tues, Shiawassee Trail Riders, Campout and Ride, Schecks Camp call Judy Schlink 231-258-2908
9-11, Sat.-Mon., Sleepy Hollow Trail Riders, Driving in the Park, Staging Area, camping, cart driving and 7 mile wagon train on Sat. 10 a.m., 2:30 potluck. 989-834-1813, 810-358-8678, $12 per night camping check www.shtra.org.
16, Sat., Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Meet and ride at Kensington Metro Park, 10 a.m., Bring a dish to pass for lunch.
23-25, Sleepy Hollow Trail Riders, DAMN Ride, staging area,$12 per night camping, & games each day, Sat. Potluck & stick horse race, 989-661-2541 or www.shtra.org
August 2011
4-10, Thurs.-Mon., Walkaway Club Pine Martin Ride and Camp. Shiawassee Trail Riders are welcome to join them., Pine Marten Run, Upper Peninsula.
20, Sat., Kensington Trail Riders, Scavanger Hunt, Check website for details.
18-22, Thurs.-Sun., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Hungerford Lake Camp and Ride, Call Judy Blair, 734-320-7497
19-21, Fri.-Sun. Back Country Horsemen: Pigeon River and Beyond, Upper Peninsula Ride. Details to follow. Check website.
20-21, Sat.-Sun., Huron River Riders, Oak Openings in Toledo Campout and Ride. Check website for details. www.huronriverriders.org.
26-28, Fri.-Sun., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Wilderness Ride, Contact Judy Schlink 231-258-2908
27, 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.
27, Sat., Highland Groups, In the Pink Derby, Detail available later.
September 2011
2-5, Fri-Mon., Waterloo Horsemen’s Association, Labor Day Campout, Poker Ride and Sat. night Potluck with meat provided by WHA.
1-6 Thurs.-Tues., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Ride and Camp out at Luzerne, Contact Ray Dodge & Jean Tata 810-624-9219
9-11, 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.
10, Sat., Highland Trail Riders, Annual Horseshoe Hunt, Registration 9 .m.
11, 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.
9-11, Fri.-Sun., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Ride and camp out at Highland, Contact Ray Dodge & Jean Tata. 810-624-9219
16-18, Fri-Sun, Fort Custer Horse Friends Association, Annual Campout. Details to follow.
16-18,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.
17, Sat., Pinckney Trail Riders, Brighton to Pinckney Ride,
17, Sat., Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Assoc., Judged Trail Ride, See website for details
23-24, Fri.-Sun., Proud Lake Trail Riders, Campout and Tour the Trails Ride, See website for details.
23-25, Fri.-Sun., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Ionia Campout and Ride, contact Connie Frey.
25, Sun., Wolcott Mills Trail Assoc., Poker Ride, Camp Rotary 10:30 a.m., see website www.wolcotttrails.com.
Sep. 30- Oct. 2, Kensington Trail Riders, Fall ride and Camp out, see website for details
October 2011
1, Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, Grand Equestrian Ride-A-Thon, Contact Bronwyn Kershaw for details-scrawnybrowny@aolo.com
1, Sat., Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Color Ride with Cider, Rose Oaks County Park, 10 a.m.
2, Sun., Huron River Riders, Oakwoods Day Ride, See website for details. www.huronriverriders.org
7-9, Fri.-Sun., Brighton Trail Riders, Competitive Trail Ride. Contact Rose Clark at 517-304-3907 Details to follow.
8, Sat., Highland Trail Riders, Color Ride, Annual Meeting, and Annual Meeting, Potluck, bring a dish to pass.
8, Sat., Pinckney Trail Riders, Kids’ Day at the Ranch-Host Sue Armstrong.
8, Sat., Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Association, Saturday Ride for the Troops, check website www.hadleyhills.com or email Admin@hadleyhills.com for details.
16, Sun., Wolcott Mills Trail Assoc., Trail Ride & Potluck. Camp Rotary, 10:30 a.m., Check Website for Details.
22, Walking Horse Association of Michigan, Judged Trail Ride, Challenging obstacles, good prizes and pot luck., Coffee and donuts at 8:30 a.m. Start time is 9 a.m. Judging ends at 2 p.m. Contact Ellen VanSlyke,248-634-1013 or email: elvanslyk@gmail.com
23, Sun., Highland Equestrian Conservancy, Dancing with Horses, fund raiser, 2 shows. Details on website of Conservancy.
29, Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, Poker Ride, Registration 9-10 a.m. Contact Gayle Pawl or Russ Spicer.
30,Sun., Proud Lake Trail Riders, Haloween Costume Ride. Details to follow.
November 2011
4-6, Sat.-Sun., Waterloo Horsemen’s Association, Annual Turkey Roast and Ride.
5, Sat., Pinckney Trail Riders, Members’ Get Togethr Ride and Judged Obstacle Trail Ride. Hostess Alison Paine A potluck will be held after the ride at 2:30 p.m. Bring a dish to pass. PTRA will provide sloppy joes, beverages and table service. Rain day will be Sunday.
6, Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, Open Ride, 10 a.m. Coffee, juice & sweets provided.
11-13, Fri-Sun, Novi Expo, Details to follow.
19, Sat., Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Annual Banquet, Villagers Restaurant, Holly.
26 Sat., Kensington Trail Riders Assoc., Milford Christmas Parade, must be member to participate.
December 2011
2, Fri., Wolcott Mill Trail Association, Holiday Party, Camp Rotary Activities Bldg. 6:30 p.m. See website for details, www.wolcotttrails.com.
3, 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@earthlink.net
Highland Trail Riders
Jacqui McAtee 248-624-8988 jacquim8988@aol.com
Proud Lake Trail Riders
Dee Pasquantonio 248-624-6054 proudlaketra@aol.com
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