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)
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.
February 2010
10,Wed., Brighton Trail Riders, Annual Meeting, Clearys 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,
17-18, Sat. - Sun. Brighton Trail Riders, Competitive Trail Ride, Check Website for more information or call Rose
24, Sat., Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers,Opening Spring Trail Ride, Springfield Oaks, in Davisburg.
May 2010
1, Sat., Pinckney Trail Riders, May day Games on Horseback, Hell Creek Corral, 1-4 p.m. Members $10, Non-members $15
1, Sat., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Day Ride and Potluck at Cummings Center, Genessee Co., contact, Norma Laine
1-2, Sat.-Sun., Proud Lake Trail Riders, Campout Saturday night and Poker Ride on Sunday, Horse Staging Area.
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.,
15, Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, Pinckney to Brighton Ride, check website for details.
15, Sat., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Day ride and potluck at ELBA. Contact Norma Laine.
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.
16, Sun., Highland Trail Riders, Spring Event, Details to follow.
22, Sat., Shiawassee Trail Riders, Day ride and Potluck at Hadley Hills (Ortonville) Contact Norma Laine.
22, Sat. Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers, Spring Treasure Hunt, Rose Oaks Oakland County Park, prizes and potluck dinner. 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 Campout, Contact Norma Laine
29, Sat., Kensington Trail Riders, Milford Memorial Day Parade, must be member, check website 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. Metropark 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., Campout, 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
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.
13, Sun., Wolcott Mill Trail Riders, Raffle Ride, check website for flier http://www.wolcotttrails.com/wmta_events.htm
July 2010
4, Sat., Kensington Trail Riders,
18, Sat., Pinckney Trail Riders, Trail and Obstacle by
25-26, Sat.-Sun., Brighton Trail Riders, Ride & Campout at
. August 2009
15, Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, Judged/Desensitization Ride. Details to follow.
22, Sat., Kensington Trail Riders Assoc., Obstacle Course, check website for details. www.kensingtontrailriders.org
23, Sun., Headwaters Trails, Ride the Rose Fundraiser for connector from Highland Oaks to Rose Oaks. Registration noon-1:30. Wildflower Poker Ride. 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 2009
5, Sat., Pinckney Trail Riders, Ride and potluck, meet at Eagle Lake Picnic Shelter.
5-7, Fri-Mon., Waterloo Horsemen’s Association, Labor Day Campout, Poker Ride and Sat. night Potluck with meat provided by WHA.
12, Sat., Highland Trail Riders, Annual Horse Shoe Hunt, Details to follow.
12, Sat., Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Association, Judged Trail Ride, check web site www.hadleyhills.com or email Admin@hadleyhills.com for details. Rain date September 19.
18-20, 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.
18-20, Fri-Sun,
19, Sat, Brighton Trail Riders, Games on Horseback/Chili Cookout.
20, Sun., Maybury State Park Trail Riders, Poker Ride, 9a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
26, Sat., Highland Equestrian Conservancy, Annual Horsin’ Around in
27, Sun., Pinckney Trail Riders, Poker Ride and Chili Cook Off. Ride starts at noon, chili cook off at 4 p.m.
October 2009
1-4, Thurs.-Sun., OVETS, Ohio Valley Equestrian Trails Symposium, hosted by Michigan Horse Council at Beaver Creek Ranch in Metamora, Michigan.
3, 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.
4, Sun., Proud Lake Trail Riders, Tour the Trails Ride, Meet at Kensington Group Camp Area, Registration 9-11am.
9-11, Fri.-Sun., Brighton Trail Riders, Competitive Trail Ride. Details to follow.
10, Sat., Highland Trail Riders, Color Ride, Annual Meeting, and Annual Meeting.
17, Sat., Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Association, Spooktacular, check website www.hadleyhills.com or email Admin@hadleyhills.com for details.
24, Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, Poker Ride and Costume Contest, Potluck to follow. Details to follow.
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November 2009
6-8, Sat.-Sun.,
7, Sat., Brighton Trail Riders, Monthly Member Ride, 10 a.m.
27, Fri., Kensington Trail Riders Assoc., Milford Christmas Parade, must be member to participate.
.December 2009
5, 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
Susie Sulla 248-889-3799 us5495@earthlink.net
Highland Trail Riders
Proud Lake Trail Riders
Dee Pasquantonio 248-624-6054 proudlaketra@aol.com www.proudlaketrailriders.org
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
