Equestrian Events
2010
Southeastern Michigan | Equestrian Events
Southeastern Michigan Equestrian-Horse Lover Events for 2010 (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 2010
10,Wed., Brighton Trail Riders, Annual Meeting, Cleary’s Pub in Howell 6 p.m., contact Mickey Dalton 517-289-5709
12-14, Fri-Sun, Great Lakes Equine Classic. Birch Run Expo
13, Sat.,Proud Lake Trail Riders, Annual Banquet and Meeting, 6 p.m., Walled Lake Big Boy Restaurant. Pontiac Trail just north of Maple Road.Call 248-624-6054 by Feb. 8.
20, Sat. Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Association, Annual Square Dance, Lazy J Ranch,
27, Sat., Kensington Trail Riders, Annual Banquet, Potluck & Square Dance, check website.
March 2010
8, Sun., Pinckney Trail Riders Association, Annual Meeting, 2-4 p.m., Hell Creek Ranch,
12-14, Fri, Sat, Sun. Michigan Horse Council Stallion Expo, MSU Pavilion in
April 2010
8-11, Thurs-Sun. Equine Affaire,
11, Sun., Pinckney Trail Riders, Effects of Carbohydrates, Vitamins & Minerals within the Horse, by Bev London, DVM, 1 p.m. Hell Creek Corral & Ranch, 10866 Cedar Lake Rd. Beverages and dessert served. Members free, non-members $5.
17-18, Sat. - Sun. Brighton Trail Riders, Competitive Trail Ride, Check Website for more information or call Rose
17, Sat., Oakland County Fair Tack Sale, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Springfield Oaks County Park, 12451 Andersonville Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350, 248-634-8830.
24, Sat., Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers,Opening Spring Trail Ride, Springfield Oaks, in Davisburg.10 a.m.
25, Sun., Maybury Trail Riders, Maybury State Park Staging Area, Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch and Prizes at 1 p.m. $5 donation members, $7 donantion non-members–Membership forms available.
May 2010
1, Sat., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Day Ride and Potluck at Cummings Center, Genessee Co., contact, Norma Laine 810-653-5407
1, Sat., Pinckney Trail Riders, May Day Games on Horseback, Hell Creek Corral, 1-4 p.m. Members $10, Non-members $15
1-2, Sat.-Sun., Proud Lake Trail Riders, Camp out Saturday night and Poker Ride on Sunday, Horse Staging Area. Registration starts 9-10 a.m.
2-9 Sun.-Sun. Brighton Trail Riders, Ride at Red Hill, KY. If interested contact Kay Koch 734-426-4754. You will have to make your own arrangements with Gene at the camp. 606-758-470615, Sat.,
7-9, Fri.-Sun., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Pontiac Lake Rec. Area, Contact Kris Layman.
15, Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, Pinckney to Brighton Blossom Ride, check website for details.
15, Sat., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Day ride and potluck at ELBA. Contact Norma Laine. 810-653-5407
15, Sat., Horsemen’s Paradise Trail Ride, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, MI at the Woodside Shelter. Staging 9 a.m., Registration 10 a.m., High Noon Ride 12 p.m. 2010 Coggins required to enter Island. Contact Marcus Oubre at 734-276-6153. Advanced registration appreciated.
15-16, 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.
16, Sun., Highland Trail Riders, Spring Event, Check for details on website www.highlandtrailriders.com .
22, Sat., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Day ride and Potluck at Hadley Hills (Ortonville) Contact Norma Laine.810-653-5407
22, Sat. Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Spring Treasure Hunt, Rose Oaks Oakland County Park, prizes and potluck dinner. Donation $10. Registration 10 a.m., Oakland Co. Park Sticker required, available at party store at Rose Center Rd. and Hickory Ridge Road.
22, Sat., Brighton State Recreation Area, put on by Grand Equestrian Ride-a-Thon, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Awards and Lunch at 1 p.m. Minimum pledge of $25 due by May 15th. Check with Bronwyn Kershaw at scrawnybrowny@aol.com.
25, Mon., Pinckney Trail Riders Assoc., Pinckney Memorial Day Parade Participation. Details later.
28-31, Fri.-Mon., Waterloo Horsemen’s Association, Memorial Day Weekend Annual Campout, poker ride and potluck.
28-31, Fri.-Mon., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Goose Creek Camp out, Contact Norma Laine 810-653-5407
29, Sat., Kensington Trail Riders, Milford Memorial Day Parade, must be member, check website for details.
29, Sat., Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Assoc., Poker Ride, Check website www.hadleyhills.com or call Steve Keim at 810-793-4558 for details.
30, Sun., Wolcott Mill Trail Association, May’s Trivia Fun Ride, Sign-in 10:30 a.m., Lunch 1:30 p.m., Prize Drawing 2:00 p.m., Free to members, Non-members $5. Metro park bridle tag required.
31, Mon., Pinckney Trail Riders, Memorial Day Parade, starts at 1 p.m. from Pinckney Elementary School of M36 west end of town. Meet at 12 p.m. Recommend dressing up. Need volunteers for housekeeping.
June 2010
4-6, Fri.-Sun., Kensington Trail Riders Assoc., Camp out, June 5th, ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. for new trail followed by a tour of the new trail. Check website at www.kensingtontrailriders.org
4-6, Fri.-Sun., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Ride and camp at South Branch Camp, contact Connie Frey. 517-655-2835
11-13, 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.
11-13, Fri.-Sun., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Ride and Camp out at Brighton. Contact Patty Densmore.
13, Sun., Wolcott Mill Trail Riders, Raffle Ride, check website for flier http://www.wolcotttrails.com/wmta_events.htm
19, Sat., Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Assoc., Ride for the Troops, check website www.hadleyhills.com or call Steve Keim 810-793-4558 for details.
26, Sat., Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Get to Know your Trees Ride, Rose Oaks Oakland Co. Park, 10 a.m., $10 donation, Potluck, bring a dish to pass.
July 2010
2-9, Fri.-Fri., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Ride and Camp out at Elk Hill. Contact Norma Laine. 810-653-5407
4, Sat., Kensington Trail Riders,
10, Sat., Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Meet and ride at Kensington Metro Park, 10 a.m., Bring a dish to pass for lunch.
17, Sat., Pinckney Trail Riders, Member camp out at Hell Creek Ranch, potluck dinner Saturday night. Bring your own meat, beverage & dish to pass for dinner. PTRA provided pancake and sausage breakfast on Sunday at 10 a.m. All members invited. Call 734-878-3632 for campsite reservations.
August 2010
6-16, Fri.-Mon., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Ride and Camp out at Pine Martin Run, Upper Peninsula. Contact Judy Schlink.
21,Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, Barn Dance Fund Raiser, Details to follow, check the website..
21, Sat., Kensington Trail Riders, Obstacle Course, Check website for details.
21, Sat., Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Meet at Kensington Metro Park and ride. 10 a.m., Bring a dish to pass for lunch.
27-29, Fri.-Sun., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Wilderness Ride, Contact Judy Schlink & Pam Wingfield.
29, Sun., Headwaters Trails, Ride the Rose Fundraiser for connector from Highland Oaks to Rose Oaks. Registration noon-1:30. Nature Ride, learn about the park. Donation $20. Potluck dinner at 4 p.m. and prizes for the best poker hands. Bring a dish to pass. Contact Merle with questions 248-624-1409.
September 2010
3-6, Fri-Mon., Waterloo Horsemen’s Association, Labor Day Campout, Poker Ride and Sat. night Potluck with meat provided by WHA.
3-7, Fri.-Tues., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Ride and Camp out at Luzerne, Contact Ray & Jean Dodge.
10-12, 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.
10-12, Fri.-Sun., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Highland Party Ride, Contact Ray & Jean Dodge.
11, Sat., Highland Trail Riders, Annual Horseshoe Hunt, Registration 9 .m.
11, Sat., Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Carry Nation Parade, 9 a.m., check with Merle for details, 248-624-1409
12, 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.
17-19, Fri.-Sun., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Ride and camp out at Ionia, Contact Connie Frey. 517-655-2835
17-19, Fri-Sun,
25, Sat., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Fund Raiser Ride, Details to follow.
17-19, Kensington Trail Riders, Fall ride and Camp out (tentative date)
25, Sat., Pinckney Trail Riders, Geocaching & Poker Ride and Annual Chili Cook Off. Registration starts at 12 p.m. at Hell Creek Ranch. Call 734-878-3632 for campsite reservations Chili Cook Off starts at 3 p.m.–bring your best pot. Side dish and beverages provided by PTRA.
25-26, Sat.-Sun., Highland Equestrian Conservancy, Annual Horsin’ Around in
26, Sun., Wolcott Mills Trail Assoc., Poker Ride, See website for details.
27, Sun., Pinckney Trail Riders, Poker Ride and Chili Cook Off. Ride starts at noon, chili cook off at 4 p.m.
October 2010
3, Sun., Proud Lake Trail Riders, Tour the Trails Ride, Meet at Kensington Group Camp Area, Registration 9-11am. Camping available at Proud Lake on October 2.
8-10, Fri.-Sun., Brighton Trail Riders, Competitive Trail Ride. Contact Rose Clark at 517-304-3907 Details to follow.
9, Sat., Highland Trail Riders, Color Ride, Annual Meeting, and Annual Meeting, Potluck, bring a dish to pass.
16, Sat., Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Association, Fall Harvest Spectacular, check website www.hadleyhills.com or email Admin@hadleyhills.com for details. Rain date October 23.
16, Sat., Pinckney Trail Riders, Brighton to Pinckney Ride, Stage at Brighton Recreation Area starting at 10 a.m. and end at Hell Creek Ranch. Camping available at Hell Creek Ranch Call 734-878-3632. Shuttles provided for trails taken to Hell Creek Ranch. Check website for further details.24, Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, Poker Ride and Costume Contest, Potluck to follow. Details to follow.
17, Sun., Wolcott Mills Trail Assoc., Trail Ride & Potluck. Check Website for Details.
23, Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, Poker Ride, Registration 9-10 a.m.
November 2010
5-7, Sat.-Sun.,
7, Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, Open Ride, 10 a.m. Coffee, juice & sweets provided.
20, Sat., Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Annual Banquet, location to be determined.
27, Fri., Kensington Trail Riders Assoc., Milford Christmas Parade, must be member to participate.
December 2010
4, Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, Annual Christmas Party-Howell Nature Center 6 p.m .(details to follow).
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
Susie Sulla 248-889-3799 us5495@earthlink.net
Highland Trail Riders
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
Cherie 734-753-3368 cell 734-552-5023
Waterloo Horsemen’s Assoc.
Maybury State Park Trail Riders
Debby Brown 248-349-5286 dbrown1973@peoplepc.com
www.geocities.com/mayburyriders
Shiawassee Trail Riders
Cathy Brakefield cubrake@yahoo.com www.orion.lib.mi.us/patmc/
Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ROEA-MI
Wolcott Mills Trails Association
Kensington Trail Riders www.kensingtontrailriders.org
Raisin River Riders www.raisinriverriders.com
