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LORAIN COUNTY OHC’S
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Kathy Duncan
This Certificate of Appreciation is for outstanding dedication to
Ohio Horseman’s Council and Corral Reporting!
Ohio Horseman’s Council and Corral Reporting!
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By: Kathy Duncan
Happy New Year to all! Winter is here in northeast Ohio, for sure! Let’s make sure to bundle up when out with your horse and do what you can to keep your horse sheltered from the bitter cold. Due to a computer glitch, our Lorain County newsletter did not make it into the Corral for the December issue. Please visit our Lorain County OHC website if you would like to read about the various events that we had in the fall. I would however like to recognize Dundee Automotive Incorporated, our last month’s calendar sponsor. Additionally, we’d like to thank our January sponsor Centerra Country Store located in both Grafton and Medina, Ohio. They are a Purina certified expert dealer! They offer a variety of farm and home essentials as well as feed for livestock and pets.
Sherry Hoover worked diligently throughout this past year to put together another awesome calendar that is both functional and interesting. Members receive a calendar with their enrollment for the year. Photos adorn each month. Businesses graciously help by sponsoring a month. Each day includes a place to record location rode and the mileage they traveled. In addition, the calendar provides a page dedicated to horse care, a list of our officers and committee members with contact information and the final page is a form to fill out on our horse riding miles and saddle hours for the year to submit to our state OHC. Best of all, every member may submit personal photos. It’s always fun to see the photos of our members and places they have been riding over the past year. We sincerely thank everyone who helped to contribute to this wonderful, useful gift.
This past fall we had many adventures. One was riding in the Allegheny Mountains. Several of us came upon a majestic bull elk with a huge rack. He was one busy guy, as he had a harem of 20 cow elk! Our weekend campout at Hocking Hills was the best turnout of the year. A big thank you goes to Tony who cooked us steaks on the grill that accompanied our potluck dinner. It was delightful! Oddly though, there were wanted signs posted throughout the camp for a certain Lorain County OHC member known for excessive shenanigans. She has a long history of hiding snakes to scare others. Stay vigilant! Our fall meeting/clambake/potluck at the Monyak’s drew many members. As they say, feed them and they will come! We want to thank the Monyak’s for all the work they did to make this a great event.
All officers are returning this year. A big thank you goes to President Wendy Pugh, Vice President Jim Wallace, Secretary Karen Norton, and Treasurer Monica Haschak. We are grateful for their dedication to our council and are confident that they will continue to keep it running smoothly so that we may have an enjoyable year of horse related activities.
Also, we thank all our committee members who have volunteered this past year. They have contributed their time and talent to also keep our council up and running smoothly. Please refer to the list of officers and committee members in the back of the Lorain County OHC calendar. Please note that their phone numbers are included as a quick reference.
Our fall planning meeting was well attended. We thank you Wendy for calculating the statistics and presenting the information. Lorain has many repeat favorites with a few new places thrown into the mix. We are looking forward to an exciting year filled with a nice variety of activities to choose from so please join in the fun!
Please note that our January Lorain County OHC meeting is moved up one week and thus will be held on Monday, January 12 at the Carlisle Visitor Center at 7 p.m. If you’d like to bring soup or a side, plan to gather at 6:30 p.m. If you are a Lorain County OHC member, please be sure to turn in your money for the Pine Creek horse camping trip in October. Please kindly submit your miles to your state horse council. This is what helps us to retain our trails as it informs the park officials at the local, state and national levels. This data is our justification of trail use so that hopefully the parks will keep and help maintain the trails for equestrian use. Thank you to all who submit their miles. Together, we can make a difference! If you are an at-large member, send the mileage form directly to the state chairperson, otherwise, use the form entitled Individual Member Summary or a form that your county prefers and then submit it to your county. Lorain County OHC members need to send your mileage and saddle hours to Brenda Lang by January 15. She will then send them on to the OHC. Please note that we will not be having a meeting in February. Highlights for February include: a Sweetheart ride at Carlisle on February 14 and sled riding at Wellington Reservoir on February 28. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Happy New Year to all! Winter is here in northeast Ohio, for sure! Let’s make sure to bundle up when out with your horse and do what you can to keep your horse sheltered from the bitter cold. Due to a computer glitch, our Lorain County newsletter did not make it into the Corral for the December issue. Please visit our Lorain County OHC website if you would like to read about the various events that we had in the fall. I would however like to recognize Dundee Automotive Incorporated, our last month’s calendar sponsor. Additionally, we’d like to thank our January sponsor Centerra Country Store located in both Grafton and Medina, Ohio. They are a Purina certified expert dealer! They offer a variety of farm and home essentials as well as feed for livestock and pets.
Sherry Hoover worked diligently throughout this past year to put together another awesome calendar that is both functional and interesting. Members receive a calendar with their enrollment for the year. Photos adorn each month. Businesses graciously help by sponsoring a month. Each day includes a place to record location rode and the mileage they traveled. In addition, the calendar provides a page dedicated to horse care, a list of our officers and committee members with contact information and the final page is a form to fill out on our horse riding miles and saddle hours for the year to submit to our state OHC. Best of all, every member may submit personal photos. It’s always fun to see the photos of our members and places they have been riding over the past year. We sincerely thank everyone who helped to contribute to this wonderful, useful gift.
This past fall we had many adventures. One was riding in the Allegheny Mountains. Several of us came upon a majestic bull elk with a huge rack. He was one busy guy, as he had a harem of 20 cow elk! Our weekend campout at Hocking Hills was the best turnout of the year. A big thank you goes to Tony who cooked us steaks on the grill that accompanied our potluck dinner. It was delightful! Oddly though, there were wanted signs posted throughout the camp for a certain Lorain County OHC member known for excessive shenanigans. She has a long history of hiding snakes to scare others. Stay vigilant! Our fall meeting/clambake/potluck at the Monyak’s drew many members. As they say, feed them and they will come! We want to thank the Monyak’s for all the work they did to make this a great event.
All officers are returning this year. A big thank you goes to President Wendy Pugh, Vice President Jim Wallace, Secretary Karen Norton, and Treasurer Monica Haschak. We are grateful for their dedication to our council and are confident that they will continue to keep it running smoothly so that we may have an enjoyable year of horse related activities.
Also, we thank all our committee members who have volunteered this past year. They have contributed their time and talent to also keep our council up and running smoothly. Please refer to the list of officers and committee members in the back of the Lorain County OHC calendar. Please note that their phone numbers are included as a quick reference.
Our fall planning meeting was well attended. We thank you Wendy for calculating the statistics and presenting the information. Lorain has many repeat favorites with a few new places thrown into the mix. We are looking forward to an exciting year filled with a nice variety of activities to choose from so please join in the fun!
Please note that our January Lorain County OHC meeting is moved up one week and thus will be held on Monday, January 12 at the Carlisle Visitor Center at 7 p.m. If you’d like to bring soup or a side, plan to gather at 6:30 p.m. If you are a Lorain County OHC member, please be sure to turn in your money for the Pine Creek horse camping trip in October. Please kindly submit your miles to your state horse council. This is what helps us to retain our trails as it informs the park officials at the local, state and national levels. This data is our justification of trail use so that hopefully the parks will keep and help maintain the trails for equestrian use. Thank you to all who submit their miles. Together, we can make a difference! If you are an at-large member, send the mileage form directly to the state chairperson, otherwise, use the form entitled Individual Member Summary or a form that your county prefers and then submit it to your county. Lorain County OHC members need to send your mileage and saddle hours to Brenda Lang by January 15. She will then send them on to the OHC. Please note that we will not be having a meeting in February. Highlights for February include: a Sweetheart ride at Carlisle on February 14 and sled riding at Wellington Reservoir on February 28. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
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By: Kathy Duncan
Greeting to all! Here we are, all in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. We are baking, decorating, cooking, cleaning, buying and wrapping presents, sending out letters and attending holiday gatherings while poor Mr. Ed stares at the four walls of his stall, wishing for some time to exercise and bond with his rider. Well, if you’re like me, a dose of connecting with your horse in the arena or out on the trail may just be the gift you need for yourself to make it through this season. So don’t think of it as time you can’t spare but rather the therapy you need at this time of year.
This month our Lorain County OHC calendar sponsor happens to be Dundee Automotive Incorporated. They specialize in trucks, SUV’s and 4x4’s, new and used take off beds and aftermarket sheet metal. You can browse their inventory at www.pickuptrucksalvage.com, stop in at their business at 8448 Camp Rd., NW, Dundee, Ohio or reach them by phone at 1 (800)/362-6686. They have been a sponsor for several years and we appreciate their generosity.
In October, several members went to Big Elk Lick Horse Camp in Pennsylvania, some for their second time this year. Those who went had a wonderful time. Over 20 cow elk were seen roaming through the woods with one bull elk keeping them together and lots of bugling was heard echoing through the mountains. They are certainly majestic animals, especially the large bull elk with their huge racks! Another highlight of our October riding included a weekend campout at Beaver Creek State Park. There was a great turnout of riders and that equaled great fun around the campfire. Those around the campfire who witnessed the Jiffy popcorn container catching on fire laughed until their sides almost split open. Of course, none of us thought to read the directions which specifically said that it should not be made over an open fire. Tony can verify that! Our weekend camping at Hocking Hills was the best turnout of the year. A big thank you goes to Tony who cooked us steaks on the grill to order that accompanied our potluck dinner and we all enjoyed every bit of our meal. Everything was wonderful. We had remarkable weather this time so the trails were exceptionably dry. Oddly though, there were wanted signs posted throughout the camp for a certain Lorain County OHC member known for excessive shenanigans with a reward being offered. There is only one person who fits that criterion. Be on the lookout as she could be hiding snakes anywhere! Our October membership meeting featured a Clambake and potluck at the Monyak’s. Tony and Lara ordered and served the clams and chicken with the rest of us providing the side dishes and desserts. We had a fantastic turnout for this meet. As they say, feed them and they will come! We held our elections of 2026 officers. All officers will remain in their current positions. A big thank you goes to president Wendy Pugh, vice president Jim Wallace, secretary Karen Norton, and treasurer Monica Haschak. They have provided a great service to our council to keep it up and running smoothly so that we may have an enjoyable year of horse related activities. A good number of individuals came to the planning meeting for our 2026 LCOHC calendar of events. The Calvery Baptist Church in Oberlin opened their doors to us for our meeting and a sweet member of their congregation made individual home-made chicken pot pies. Delicious sides and sweets were also provided and we were very grateful for all of this generosity. Many people handed in a list of ideas of places they like to ride and where they might like to ride next year. Wendy Pugh calculated the statistics and presented the information at the planning meeting. We had some discussion about the ideas and then formed our new calendar of events for 2026. All in all, we have many repeat favorites with a few new places thrown into the mix. It should provide for a great next year! Our Halloween ride at Carlisle was fun, with several great costumes worn by horse riders and horses. It was followed by socializing while enjoying refreshments afterward. Sue and Vince had the donuts and drinks ready just as soon as everyone returned. A kind thank you goes to both Sue and Vince who help out all year with the refreshments. They often arrive early and stay late to make sure the drinks and food are ready for us. In November a good group of riders went to Bedford Reservation for a day ride and had a fun time running up the hills and crossing the river.
Looking ahead to January, we will have a day ride at Carlisle on Jan 3 starting at 1:00 p.m. On January 5 there will be a budget meeting at Jim and Laura Wallace’s home at 7 p.m. The state OHC mid-winter meeting will be held on January 10. Please contact Jim if you are thinking of attending. Our monthly Lorain County OHC meeting will be January 12 at the Carlisle Visitor Center at 7 p.m. If you’d like to bring soup or a side, plan to gather at 6:30 p.m. and hopefully, we will all stay awake for the meeting! Enjoy all that this wonderful season of the year has to offer.
Greeting to all! Here we are, all in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. We are baking, decorating, cooking, cleaning, buying and wrapping presents, sending out letters and attending holiday gatherings while poor Mr. Ed stares at the four walls of his stall, wishing for some time to exercise and bond with his rider. Well, if you’re like me, a dose of connecting with your horse in the arena or out on the trail may just be the gift you need for yourself to make it through this season. So don’t think of it as time you can’t spare but rather the therapy you need at this time of year.
This month our Lorain County OHC calendar sponsor happens to be Dundee Automotive Incorporated. They specialize in trucks, SUV’s and 4x4’s, new and used take off beds and aftermarket sheet metal. You can browse their inventory at www.pickuptrucksalvage.com, stop in at their business at 8448 Camp Rd., NW, Dundee, Ohio or reach them by phone at 1 (800)/362-6686. They have been a sponsor for several years and we appreciate their generosity.
In October, several members went to Big Elk Lick Horse Camp in Pennsylvania, some for their second time this year. Those who went had a wonderful time. Over 20 cow elk were seen roaming through the woods with one bull elk keeping them together and lots of bugling was heard echoing through the mountains. They are certainly majestic animals, especially the large bull elk with their huge racks! Another highlight of our October riding included a weekend campout at Beaver Creek State Park. There was a great turnout of riders and that equaled great fun around the campfire. Those around the campfire who witnessed the Jiffy popcorn container catching on fire laughed until their sides almost split open. Of course, none of us thought to read the directions which specifically said that it should not be made over an open fire. Tony can verify that! Our weekend camping at Hocking Hills was the best turnout of the year. A big thank you goes to Tony who cooked us steaks on the grill to order that accompanied our potluck dinner and we all enjoyed every bit of our meal. Everything was wonderful. We had remarkable weather this time so the trails were exceptionably dry. Oddly though, there were wanted signs posted throughout the camp for a certain Lorain County OHC member known for excessive shenanigans with a reward being offered. There is only one person who fits that criterion. Be on the lookout as she could be hiding snakes anywhere! Our October membership meeting featured a Clambake and potluck at the Monyak’s. Tony and Lara ordered and served the clams and chicken with the rest of us providing the side dishes and desserts. We had a fantastic turnout for this meet. As they say, feed them and they will come! We held our elections of 2026 officers. All officers will remain in their current positions. A big thank you goes to president Wendy Pugh, vice president Jim Wallace, secretary Karen Norton, and treasurer Monica Haschak. They have provided a great service to our council to keep it up and running smoothly so that we may have an enjoyable year of horse related activities. A good number of individuals came to the planning meeting for our 2026 LCOHC calendar of events. The Calvery Baptist Church in Oberlin opened their doors to us for our meeting and a sweet member of their congregation made individual home-made chicken pot pies. Delicious sides and sweets were also provided and we were very grateful for all of this generosity. Many people handed in a list of ideas of places they like to ride and where they might like to ride next year. Wendy Pugh calculated the statistics and presented the information at the planning meeting. We had some discussion about the ideas and then formed our new calendar of events for 2026. All in all, we have many repeat favorites with a few new places thrown into the mix. It should provide for a great next year! Our Halloween ride at Carlisle was fun, with several great costumes worn by horse riders and horses. It was followed by socializing while enjoying refreshments afterward. Sue and Vince had the donuts and drinks ready just as soon as everyone returned. A kind thank you goes to both Sue and Vince who help out all year with the refreshments. They often arrive early and stay late to make sure the drinks and food are ready for us. In November a good group of riders went to Bedford Reservation for a day ride and had a fun time running up the hills and crossing the river.
Looking ahead to January, we will have a day ride at Carlisle on Jan 3 starting at 1:00 p.m. On January 5 there will be a budget meeting at Jim and Laura Wallace’s home at 7 p.m. The state OHC mid-winter meeting will be held on January 10. Please contact Jim if you are thinking of attending. Our monthly Lorain County OHC meeting will be January 12 at the Carlisle Visitor Center at 7 p.m. If you’d like to bring soup or a side, plan to gather at 6:30 p.m. and hopefully, we will all stay awake for the meeting! Enjoy all that this wonderful season of the year has to offer.
Cheryl and Billy Hocking Hills
Tony and Lara Haloween at Carlisle
Lorain riders at Bedford Reservation
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By: Kathy Duncan
Hello horse lovers! We do hope you have been enjoying this autumn riding. Our scheduled camping season has come to a close. We have had some great rides throughout Ohio and out of state, as well. Some of the hardy folks in our council will continue to ride throughout the winter months; you just may not recognize them with three extra layers. It goes to show you that with the proper winter attire, it can be invigorating and a good way to keep your horse fit. Of course, an indoor arena is another great option, if you happen to have access to one.
This November, Willow Creek Veterinary Service is our sponsor for our calendar. Lorain County OHC much appreciates your sponsorship.
This past September, we had scheduled rides and activities each weekend! September 6, we had several members attend the Spur for the Cure benefit ride located at Camp Manatoc in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. September 12-14 The State Ride at Mohican for the Chili Cook Off was very pleasant. Ashland was very organized with many of their members working very hard to help make it the great success that it was. All of the chili was outstanding and so was the potluck dinner. I’m thankful that I wore stretchy pants as I certainly was stuffed by the end of the dinner. This year, Lorain County won first place, and we received a very nice sized trophy. Thanks to Cheryl and Billy Garn who prepared the chili and to Vince and Sue for assisting. There were many great items auctioned off and many fine door prizes. The money raised helps to keep Pleasant Hills trails and horse tie lines in good order.
Our September Lorain County OHC meeting featured an obstacle course. Monica H. and Lara M. organized the course with many others in our council assisting. It was a great opportunity for horses and riders to experience a variety of obstacles to help desensitize their horses to spooky things and to challenge their minds and bodies.The third week, some in our council attended the Northwest Area Regional Ride at Van Buren State Park while others attended a ride at AEP Conesville Horse Area. Both weekend rides were found to be enjoyable by the members of Lorain in attendance. The last week, some left for Big Elk Lick Horse Camp, roaming around the Allegheny Mountains in search of Elk and/or peace and quiet.
Our Lorain County OHC membership meeting will be held November 17 at the Carlisle Visitor Center in the Black River room at 7 p.m. On Saturday, November 29, please join us for our annual Turkey Trot day ride at Wellington Reservation.
Remember, it is nearing time to turn in miles to our Ohio State OHC so that we may demonstrate to our state representatives how often we utilize them and appreciate them. This is how they help determine the funding they will approve for our horse trails to keep up and running. Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Hello horse lovers! We do hope you have been enjoying this autumn riding. Our scheduled camping season has come to a close. We have had some great rides throughout Ohio and out of state, as well. Some of the hardy folks in our council will continue to ride throughout the winter months; you just may not recognize them with three extra layers. It goes to show you that with the proper winter attire, it can be invigorating and a good way to keep your horse fit. Of course, an indoor arena is another great option, if you happen to have access to one.
This November, Willow Creek Veterinary Service is our sponsor for our calendar. Lorain County OHC much appreciates your sponsorship.
This past September, we had scheduled rides and activities each weekend! September 6, we had several members attend the Spur for the Cure benefit ride located at Camp Manatoc in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. September 12-14 The State Ride at Mohican for the Chili Cook Off was very pleasant. Ashland was very organized with many of their members working very hard to help make it the great success that it was. All of the chili was outstanding and so was the potluck dinner. I’m thankful that I wore stretchy pants as I certainly was stuffed by the end of the dinner. This year, Lorain County won first place, and we received a very nice sized trophy. Thanks to Cheryl and Billy Garn who prepared the chili and to Vince and Sue for assisting. There were many great items auctioned off and many fine door prizes. The money raised helps to keep Pleasant Hills trails and horse tie lines in good order.
Our September Lorain County OHC meeting featured an obstacle course. Monica H. and Lara M. organized the course with many others in our council assisting. It was a great opportunity for horses and riders to experience a variety of obstacles to help desensitize their horses to spooky things and to challenge their minds and bodies.The third week, some in our council attended the Northwest Area Regional Ride at Van Buren State Park while others attended a ride at AEP Conesville Horse Area. Both weekend rides were found to be enjoyable by the members of Lorain in attendance. The last week, some left for Big Elk Lick Horse Camp, roaming around the Allegheny Mountains in search of Elk and/or peace and quiet.
Our Lorain County OHC membership meeting will be held November 17 at the Carlisle Visitor Center in the Black River room at 7 p.m. On Saturday, November 29, please join us for our annual Turkey Trot day ride at Wellington Reservation.
Remember, it is nearing time to turn in miles to our Ohio State OHC so that we may demonstrate to our state representatives how often we utilize them and appreciate them. This is how they help determine the funding they will approve for our horse trails to keep up and running. Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
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By: Kathy Duncan
Hello all! We at Lorain County hope we all have some sunny days to showcase the fall foliage we cherish this time of year. Personally, I especially enjoy the crunch of the leaves and the cooler air that helps to invigorate my steed as well as myself. At the end of the ride, a crisp apple is a treat for both of us to top off a fun day.
This October, Harrison Trailers has sponsored our calendar, and we greatly appreciate this. He carries a variety of new and used trailers including Featherlite, Exiss, Sooner and Elite. Harrison Trailers is in Wellington, Ohio. You will find details about all the trailers when you search Harrisontrailers.com.
A good-sized group of Lorain members enjoyed their time in Bennezette, Pa., this August. They were able to cross the creek and enjoyed the logging trails in the Allegheny Mountains. A large bull elk was spotted by 12 riders on the last day: a great finale to a wonderful camping trip!
Our annual trip to Hocking Hills is set for mid-October. We will be camping at the Pine Creek Horse Camp. Attendees needed to pay ahead for their clams and chicken. The Horseman’s Mission at Holmes County Fairgrounds is October 15-18. We will hold our membership meeting and clambake on Tuesday, October 21. The clambake will begin at 6 p.m. with the meeting following at 7 p.m. at the Monyak’s home. Last year everything was delicious. We thank Lara and Tony for hosting it again this year. Those able to help choose activities for our 2026 calendar of events, please plan to meet at Calvery Baptist Church in Oberlin on Thursday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. Sandy Shudy is the contact for this meeting. A Halloween day ride is scheduled for Saturday, October 25 at Carlisle Equestrian Center. Plan to dress up for the ride if you’d like to and be ready to ride at 1 p.m.
Looking ahead to the beginning of November, we plan to ride through a corn maze at Derthick Farm located at 5182 Twinsburg Warren Road in Mantua, Ohio. We had a great time last year, so we decided to do it again. You can bring your own horses to this fun event. The maze spans around 17 acres and takes approximately two hours. The maze has a different theme each year. More information may be found on their website at derthickcornmaze.com. Lara Monyak is the contact for Lorain horse council members. We will plan to ride at Bedford Reservation on Sunday, November 2 for a ride beginning at 11 a.m. We will meet at Jack’s Place Trailhead located at 14505 Button Road, Walton Hills, Ohio.
If you’d like to attend the State OHC meeting at Elk’s Lodge in Newark, Ohio, it is on Saturday, November 8. It will begin at 10:30 a.m. Please contact Jim Wallace with inquires. Be extra cautious as there may be frightful creatures roaming the trails this Halloween.
Hello all! We at Lorain County hope we all have some sunny days to showcase the fall foliage we cherish this time of year. Personally, I especially enjoy the crunch of the leaves and the cooler air that helps to invigorate my steed as well as myself. At the end of the ride, a crisp apple is a treat for both of us to top off a fun day.
This October, Harrison Trailers has sponsored our calendar, and we greatly appreciate this. He carries a variety of new and used trailers including Featherlite, Exiss, Sooner and Elite. Harrison Trailers is in Wellington, Ohio. You will find details about all the trailers when you search Harrisontrailers.com.
A good-sized group of Lorain members enjoyed their time in Bennezette, Pa., this August. They were able to cross the creek and enjoyed the logging trails in the Allegheny Mountains. A large bull elk was spotted by 12 riders on the last day: a great finale to a wonderful camping trip!
Our annual trip to Hocking Hills is set for mid-October. We will be camping at the Pine Creek Horse Camp. Attendees needed to pay ahead for their clams and chicken. The Horseman’s Mission at Holmes County Fairgrounds is October 15-18. We will hold our membership meeting and clambake on Tuesday, October 21. The clambake will begin at 6 p.m. with the meeting following at 7 p.m. at the Monyak’s home. Last year everything was delicious. We thank Lara and Tony for hosting it again this year. Those able to help choose activities for our 2026 calendar of events, please plan to meet at Calvery Baptist Church in Oberlin on Thursday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. Sandy Shudy is the contact for this meeting. A Halloween day ride is scheduled for Saturday, October 25 at Carlisle Equestrian Center. Plan to dress up for the ride if you’d like to and be ready to ride at 1 p.m.
Looking ahead to the beginning of November, we plan to ride through a corn maze at Derthick Farm located at 5182 Twinsburg Warren Road in Mantua, Ohio. We had a great time last year, so we decided to do it again. You can bring your own horses to this fun event. The maze spans around 17 acres and takes approximately two hours. The maze has a different theme each year. More information may be found on their website at derthickcornmaze.com. Lara Monyak is the contact for Lorain horse council members. We will plan to ride at Bedford Reservation on Sunday, November 2 for a ride beginning at 11 a.m. We will meet at Jack’s Place Trailhead located at 14505 Button Road, Walton Hills, Ohio.
If you’d like to attend the State OHC meeting at Elk’s Lodge in Newark, Ohio, it is on Saturday, November 8. It will begin at 10:30 a.m. Please contact Jim Wallace with inquires. Be extra cautious as there may be frightful creatures roaming the trails this Halloween.
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By: Kathy Duncan
Greetings all horse riders! Lorain has been sizzling but we have become creative with our methods to beat the heat, i.e. riding inflatable horses in a cool lake. We’d like to thank Tack N More for sponsoring our September calendar page this year.
Those of us who attended the Northeast Area Regional Ride July 3-6 at Mohican had a blast, no pun intended, although it was over the Fourth of July holiday. Wayne County spoiled us with great meals, fun activities and entertainment. All were very welcoming and helpful. This was a five-star event in my humble opinion!
Some members attended the July Rocky River day ride, meeting at Lewis Road. It sounded like a perfect day for river crossings as it was very hot. Reportedly, the first crossing was deep, so it may be wise to be sure the river is safe for crossing before plunging in.
West Branch is a popular ride in the summer for many of us from Lorain County. What adds to the appeal, I believe, is swimming with our inflatable horse buddies, especially with the heat wave we’ve had in northeast Ohio this summer.
Vince and Ken from our horse council have worked hard tidying up Charlemont Reservation; clearing fallen trees out of the way for riders. We are very thankful for their time volunteering for this job. The only thing they requested was folks bring nippers to keep the briars at bay.
Carole, who attended the Alum Creek campout in August, shared that she had a wonderful weekend, with beautiful weather and well-groomed trails. She shared that she rode to the tunnel one day, to Henmick Farm for lunch another day and also took a ride to Kilbourne Market for ice cream. It sounds like these are fantastic destinations to put on your must do list while camping at Alum Creek.
In September, Lorain has several events on our calendar. The chili cook-off camping and/or day ride at Mohican State Forest will be September 12-14. The camping is hosted by Ashland OHC. Day riders from Lorain plan on riding Saturday at 11 a.m. Our membership meeting on September 15 time and place may change as we are considering adding an obstacle course. We will have nominations for officers for 2026. If you are a Lorain OHC member, please give it some thought as to who might be a good fit for a position and know that it is totally acceptable to nominate yourself as a candidate. September 19-21, the AEP Conesville Horse Area campout will be held at Fallon Park in Coshocton, Ohio. The ride is on 20 miles of reclaimed mining land. A hog roast sponsored by Coshocton OHC will be held on Saturday. Also September 19- 21, the Northwest Area Regional Ride is being held at Van Buren State Park. September 26-28 the Medina, Summit and Cuyahoga OHC’s State Ride will be held at the South Chagrin Polo Fields. The Quarter Horse Congress, held in Columbus, Ohio, will run from September 27-October 26. The All-American Quarter Horse Congress is hosted by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. Please check their website to learn more about it.
Some of our council will be camping at Big Elk Lick Horse Camp in Benezette, Pa., from September 30-October 5. The Allegheny Mountains keep calling us back as we have had this camping trip on our agenda twice annually now for several years! There are many miles of trails that are primarily logging, gas and mining roads. Wild elk roam throughout the area and are a site to behold. If you would like to be a part of all of this, please consider joining our council; we would love to have you!
Greetings all horse riders! Lorain has been sizzling but we have become creative with our methods to beat the heat, i.e. riding inflatable horses in a cool lake. We’d like to thank Tack N More for sponsoring our September calendar page this year.
Those of us who attended the Northeast Area Regional Ride July 3-6 at Mohican had a blast, no pun intended, although it was over the Fourth of July holiday. Wayne County spoiled us with great meals, fun activities and entertainment. All were very welcoming and helpful. This was a five-star event in my humble opinion!
Some members attended the July Rocky River day ride, meeting at Lewis Road. It sounded like a perfect day for river crossings as it was very hot. Reportedly, the first crossing was deep, so it may be wise to be sure the river is safe for crossing before plunging in.
West Branch is a popular ride in the summer for many of us from Lorain County. What adds to the appeal, I believe, is swimming with our inflatable horse buddies, especially with the heat wave we’ve had in northeast Ohio this summer.
Vince and Ken from our horse council have worked hard tidying up Charlemont Reservation; clearing fallen trees out of the way for riders. We are very thankful for their time volunteering for this job. The only thing they requested was folks bring nippers to keep the briars at bay.
Carole, who attended the Alum Creek campout in August, shared that she had a wonderful weekend, with beautiful weather and well-groomed trails. She shared that she rode to the tunnel one day, to Henmick Farm for lunch another day and also took a ride to Kilbourne Market for ice cream. It sounds like these are fantastic destinations to put on your must do list while camping at Alum Creek.
In September, Lorain has several events on our calendar. The chili cook-off camping and/or day ride at Mohican State Forest will be September 12-14. The camping is hosted by Ashland OHC. Day riders from Lorain plan on riding Saturday at 11 a.m. Our membership meeting on September 15 time and place may change as we are considering adding an obstacle course. We will have nominations for officers for 2026. If you are a Lorain OHC member, please give it some thought as to who might be a good fit for a position and know that it is totally acceptable to nominate yourself as a candidate. September 19-21, the AEP Conesville Horse Area campout will be held at Fallon Park in Coshocton, Ohio. The ride is on 20 miles of reclaimed mining land. A hog roast sponsored by Coshocton OHC will be held on Saturday. Also September 19- 21, the Northwest Area Regional Ride is being held at Van Buren State Park. September 26-28 the Medina, Summit and Cuyahoga OHC’s State Ride will be held at the South Chagrin Polo Fields. The Quarter Horse Congress, held in Columbus, Ohio, will run from September 27-October 26. The All-American Quarter Horse Congress is hosted by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. Please check their website to learn more about it.
Some of our council will be camping at Big Elk Lick Horse Camp in Benezette, Pa., from September 30-October 5. The Allegheny Mountains keep calling us back as we have had this camping trip on our agenda twice annually now for several years! There are many miles of trails that are primarily logging, gas and mining roads. Wild elk roam throughout the area and are a site to behold. If you would like to be a part of all of this, please consider joining our council; we would love to have you!
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Hello horse enthusiasts! How have you been enjoying this tropical weather we have been having this summer? Despite the sizzling days, we have been taking advantage of the long summer days by packing in horseback riding, and whenever possible a swim in the lake afterward, as we did at Salt Fork State Park. Salt Fork has 50 miles of trails in the forest with lake views, hills and even rock formations to gaze at. The camp was quite full in mid-June, but there was plenty of shade for the horses on the high lines.
The forest felt a good 10 to 15 degrees cooler so this was much appreciated by all the riders. We opted out of evening fires but enjoyed ourselves by gathering to shoot the breeze, so to speak, and the breeze was delightful! Saturday, we had a fantastic potluck with delicious burgers provided by Cheryl and Billy G., as well as a great selection of healthy sides, alongside of tasty pies and cakes. We had the pleasure of meeting Jeanette Henderson, a camper passing through our state whom we invited to our potluck. She shared that a goal she has is to travel to all 50 states to horse camp.
Jeanette has written a book entitled, The Best (and Worst) Horse Camps Across America and has a website entitled, www.equicamping.com. Jeanette was even so kind as to recite the famous poem, ‘The Man from Snowy River’ by Banjo Paterson which she recited by memory. We felt that it was such a treat to meet such an inspirational horseback rider. Afterward, we sat in a circle and played chair volleyball with Maxine, Bill and Barb’s Great Dane, joining in. Maxine sure was stellar at jumping up for the high ones. We all had fun despite the intense heat.
Those who went to Elkins Creek Horse Camp in Pedro, Ohio, raved about the well-maintained trails with spectacular scenery. Everyone also mentioned how helpful and kind the camp owners were. They did share that it was a long four-hour drive for those living in Lorain County and felt it would be nice to add an extra day to take in more of the awesome views on the well-maintained trails, making it a four day trip.
Saturday, August 9, there is trail maintenance scheduled for Charlemont Reservation. All those able to help should meet at the New London-Eastern Road trailhead at 9 a.m. We have a day ride scheduled for Charlemont Reservation on Sunday, August 10 with a ride out time set for 1 p.m. Our August meeting with be held at the Equestrian Center on Monday, August 11 at 7 p.m. If you enjoy ice-cream, come at 6:30 p.m. for the Ice Cream Social. You won’t want to be late as we have some real serious ice-cream lovers in our council!
The Lorain County Fair will be held at the fairgrounds in Wellington August 17-24. Please plan to come out to support our 4-H groups.
We will be camping at Big Elk Lick Horse Camp located in the Allegheny Mountains to ride in the Elk Creek State Forest where there are many miles of trails, primarily logging gas and mining roads. We always cherish the site of seeing Elk, especially when they are in the river bugling. On September 23, we have a day ride set for Saturday, August 23 with a ride out time of 10 a.m. plan to park at Worden Ledges.
September 6, we have on our calendar two options. The Erie County OHC Poker Run and Campout at Edison Woods Metroparks is one event. This is a fundraiser and camping is available on Friday after 2 p.m. It is loads of fun with a poker run, lunch and prizes. The other option is Spur for the Cure, Benefit Horseback Trail Ride. This is to be held at Camp Manatoc located in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Peninsula, Ohio. There is a donation to attend that includes lunch, gifts and prizes. Further details can be found on Facebook. Seize the day and all that it has to offer.
Hello horse enthusiasts! How have you been enjoying this tropical weather we have been having this summer? Despite the sizzling days, we have been taking advantage of the long summer days by packing in horseback riding, and whenever possible a swim in the lake afterward, as we did at Salt Fork State Park. Salt Fork has 50 miles of trails in the forest with lake views, hills and even rock formations to gaze at. The camp was quite full in mid-June, but there was plenty of shade for the horses on the high lines.
The forest felt a good 10 to 15 degrees cooler so this was much appreciated by all the riders. We opted out of evening fires but enjoyed ourselves by gathering to shoot the breeze, so to speak, and the breeze was delightful! Saturday, we had a fantastic potluck with delicious burgers provided by Cheryl and Billy G., as well as a great selection of healthy sides, alongside of tasty pies and cakes. We had the pleasure of meeting Jeanette Henderson, a camper passing through our state whom we invited to our potluck. She shared that a goal she has is to travel to all 50 states to horse camp.
Jeanette has written a book entitled, The Best (and Worst) Horse Camps Across America and has a website entitled, www.equicamping.com. Jeanette was even so kind as to recite the famous poem, ‘The Man from Snowy River’ by Banjo Paterson which she recited by memory. We felt that it was such a treat to meet such an inspirational horseback rider. Afterward, we sat in a circle and played chair volleyball with Maxine, Bill and Barb’s Great Dane, joining in. Maxine sure was stellar at jumping up for the high ones. We all had fun despite the intense heat.
Those who went to Elkins Creek Horse Camp in Pedro, Ohio, raved about the well-maintained trails with spectacular scenery. Everyone also mentioned how helpful and kind the camp owners were. They did share that it was a long four-hour drive for those living in Lorain County and felt it would be nice to add an extra day to take in more of the awesome views on the well-maintained trails, making it a four day trip.
Saturday, August 9, there is trail maintenance scheduled for Charlemont Reservation. All those able to help should meet at the New London-Eastern Road trailhead at 9 a.m. We have a day ride scheduled for Charlemont Reservation on Sunday, August 10 with a ride out time set for 1 p.m. Our August meeting with be held at the Equestrian Center on Monday, August 11 at 7 p.m. If you enjoy ice-cream, come at 6:30 p.m. for the Ice Cream Social. You won’t want to be late as we have some real serious ice-cream lovers in our council!
The Lorain County Fair will be held at the fairgrounds in Wellington August 17-24. Please plan to come out to support our 4-H groups.
We will be camping at Big Elk Lick Horse Camp located in the Allegheny Mountains to ride in the Elk Creek State Forest where there are many miles of trails, primarily logging gas and mining roads. We always cherish the site of seeing Elk, especially when they are in the river bugling. On September 23, we have a day ride set for Saturday, August 23 with a ride out time of 10 a.m. plan to park at Worden Ledges.
September 6, we have on our calendar two options. The Erie County OHC Poker Run and Campout at Edison Woods Metroparks is one event. This is a fundraiser and camping is available on Friday after 2 p.m. It is loads of fun with a poker run, lunch and prizes. The other option is Spur for the Cure, Benefit Horseback Trail Ride. This is to be held at Camp Manatoc located in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Peninsula, Ohio. There is a donation to attend that includes lunch, gifts and prizes. Further details can be found on Facebook. Seize the day and all that it has to offer.
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Howdy everyone! Round up your horses and enjoy the summer weather. The forest is Mother Nature’s air conditioning so when it’s a hot day, head for the shade and whenever possible; shoot for early morning or evening. You and your horse will be thankful. Our Lorain County OHC calendar sponsor for July is Equine Massage Therapy by Deb, LLC. Thank you Deb! Our Lorain County OHC appreciates your sponsorship.
Trail maintenance was completed this spring at Charlemont by Ken C., Vince M., Ron H. and Jim W. They cleared trees that were blocking the trail on the northern portion. Jim suggested that it would be helpful if individuals riding the trails would bring nippers to trim back briars. Thank you Ken for coordinating this day and for the group of men who worked hard to help make our trails safer and more enjoyable to ride.
Although our May camping weekend was cancelled at Oak Openings due to the soggy campground, many riders in the group were able to shift over to Malabar Farms and had a good time except when some stormy weather hit during the night. They all survived without harm and had a great potluck dinner on Saturday night. We’d like to thank Carole K., our contact person, for keeping this camping weekend afloat, despite the changes!
Our Wetmore day ride in the CVNP was absolutely lovely the following Saturday with about a dozen folks showing up for this ride. The trails were well maintained with only one tree down across the path. Nice water crossings were found along the way, with well-maintained bridges noted. Toward the end of our ride, we entered a huge grassy field that made for a perfect rest stop for a break and a bite to eat. Thanks Barb M. for being our ride contact person. Sue M., the contact for Elkins Creek camping May 30 – June 1, shared that 12 members traveled to southern Ohio for this weekend. She shared that although Friday was too wet to ride, they still had a fun day by playing games under the pavilion and the horses were content in the dry stalls. Saturday, they rode along the foothills of Appalachia where they reached a vista and were able to see into both Kentucky and West Virginia from Ohio. In addition, they came to stunning waterfalls and rocky cliffs with overhangs akin to Hocking Hills. Sue further shared that the owners were very helpful and friendly. They wrapped up the night with a fantastic potluck.
We plan to be at Rocky River in the Cleveland Metroparks on July 11; meeting at Lewis Road Arena with a ride out time of 10 a.m. Our July 18-20 campout will be at West Branch in Portage County with Holly T. as our contact. The horse campsites are primitive with lots of shade and provide a view of the lake in places. There are 20 miles of bridle trails and we have been finding it a nice place to ride.
We will have our membership meeting on Monday, July 21 at 7 p.m. with a potluck ahead of the meeting, beginning at 6:30 p.m. We will meet at the outdoor pavilion in the Equestrian Center. Saturday, July 26 we will be at North Chagrin for a ride. We will meet at the Oxbow Trailhead and hit the trail at 10 a.m.
Looking ahead to August, we will be camping at Alum Creek State Park in Delaware County on August 1-3. This camp offers 43 miles of trails maintained by Delaware County OHC. There are approximately 25 primitive campsites including high lines at each site, potable water for horses, a permanent primitive restroom and port-a-potties, fire rings and picnic tables. The trails are rated from easy to challenging.
Please come check us out. As you can see, we don’t sit much or come to think of it, maybe we do, but our horses move out. We have a mix of types of horses (fast, pokey, gaited and non-gaited) and riders with varying riding abilities, so you may find us to be a good fit for you.
Howdy everyone! Round up your horses and enjoy the summer weather. The forest is Mother Nature’s air conditioning so when it’s a hot day, head for the shade and whenever possible; shoot for early morning or evening. You and your horse will be thankful. Our Lorain County OHC calendar sponsor for July is Equine Massage Therapy by Deb, LLC. Thank you Deb! Our Lorain County OHC appreciates your sponsorship.
Trail maintenance was completed this spring at Charlemont by Ken C., Vince M., Ron H. and Jim W. They cleared trees that were blocking the trail on the northern portion. Jim suggested that it would be helpful if individuals riding the trails would bring nippers to trim back briars. Thank you Ken for coordinating this day and for the group of men who worked hard to help make our trails safer and more enjoyable to ride.
Although our May camping weekend was cancelled at Oak Openings due to the soggy campground, many riders in the group were able to shift over to Malabar Farms and had a good time except when some stormy weather hit during the night. They all survived without harm and had a great potluck dinner on Saturday night. We’d like to thank Carole K., our contact person, for keeping this camping weekend afloat, despite the changes!
Our Wetmore day ride in the CVNP was absolutely lovely the following Saturday with about a dozen folks showing up for this ride. The trails were well maintained with only one tree down across the path. Nice water crossings were found along the way, with well-maintained bridges noted. Toward the end of our ride, we entered a huge grassy field that made for a perfect rest stop for a break and a bite to eat. Thanks Barb M. for being our ride contact person. Sue M., the contact for Elkins Creek camping May 30 – June 1, shared that 12 members traveled to southern Ohio for this weekend. She shared that although Friday was too wet to ride, they still had a fun day by playing games under the pavilion and the horses were content in the dry stalls. Saturday, they rode along the foothills of Appalachia where they reached a vista and were able to see into both Kentucky and West Virginia from Ohio. In addition, they came to stunning waterfalls and rocky cliffs with overhangs akin to Hocking Hills. Sue further shared that the owners were very helpful and friendly. They wrapped up the night with a fantastic potluck.
We plan to be at Rocky River in the Cleveland Metroparks on July 11; meeting at Lewis Road Arena with a ride out time of 10 a.m. Our July 18-20 campout will be at West Branch in Portage County with Holly T. as our contact. The horse campsites are primitive with lots of shade and provide a view of the lake in places. There are 20 miles of bridle trails and we have been finding it a nice place to ride.
We will have our membership meeting on Monday, July 21 at 7 p.m. with a potluck ahead of the meeting, beginning at 6:30 p.m. We will meet at the outdoor pavilion in the Equestrian Center. Saturday, July 26 we will be at North Chagrin for a ride. We will meet at the Oxbow Trailhead and hit the trail at 10 a.m.
Looking ahead to August, we will be camping at Alum Creek State Park in Delaware County on August 1-3. This camp offers 43 miles of trails maintained by Delaware County OHC. There are approximately 25 primitive campsites including high lines at each site, potable water for horses, a permanent primitive restroom and port-a-potties, fire rings and picnic tables. The trails are rated from easy to challenging.
Please come check us out. As you can see, we don’t sit much or come to think of it, maybe we do, but our horses move out. We have a mix of types of horses (fast, pokey, gaited and non-gaited) and riders with varying riding abilities, so you may find us to be a good fit for you.
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Howdy folks! In May we had a rainy spell, the grass came in lush and our horses’ eyes were bugging out at the site of it. Hopefully the hay will be just as lush and harvestable sooner than later. Lorain County OHC wishes to thank Spencer Feed and Supply for their ongoing support of our monthly calendar.
Members of our horse council attended the Road to the Horse at the Kentucky Horse Park in March. Lara Monyak shared that it was again an exciting experience with Tik Maynard retaining his title and conquering the competition for the second year. Lara indicated that next year, Ryan Rose, a demonstrator, accepted the invitation to compete in 2026. Members of our council are already eager to go again. As a side note, Lara also acts as the advisor for the Oberlin College Equestrian Team.
In May our horse council ventured to Amish Country in Ohio following the itinerary that Jim Wallace established. It was filled with a variety of equine related shops, a few nature stops, a cheese shop and lunch at an Amish restaurant. We thank you Jim for planning this educational and fun day. We had a pie ride scheduled in May but decided to cancel the riding portion due to the weather. We still got together anyway for pie and socializing, with some members wearing very stylish hats in honor of the Kentucky Derby. Then there was Dave, my husband, who wore his rendition of a derby hat, a possum (stuffed animal) sitting on top of a hat, which got quite a few chuckles. Thanks Karen Norton, Vince and Sue Mollica for your help with this event and to all who brought delicious pies and other goodies for us to feast on.
June should be a fun-filled month with many opportunities to ride with others in our council. Sunday, June 8 we are at Charlemont for a day ride at 1 p.m. Next, we will be riding at Brecksville Reservation on Saturday, June 14, heading down the trail at 11 a.m. We will be holding our membership meeting at the Equestrian Center at Carlisle on June 16 at 7 p.m. with a potluck planned for 6:30 p.m. Please come if you’d like to meet us and learn what we are all about. June 20-22, we camp at Salt Fork and lastly, we have a day ride at Malabar on June 28, riding out at 10 a.m. As you can see, we have many opportunities for members to ride and socialize with others.
We are going to be camping at the Northeast Area Regional Ride at Mohican July 3-6. If not planning to camp, Lorain County OHC members have a day ride scheduled at Mohican on July 5 at 11 a.m. That is all for now. We hope you find many ways to enjoy your equine buddies.
Howdy folks! In May we had a rainy spell, the grass came in lush and our horses’ eyes were bugging out at the site of it. Hopefully the hay will be just as lush and harvestable sooner than later. Lorain County OHC wishes to thank Spencer Feed and Supply for their ongoing support of our monthly calendar.
Members of our horse council attended the Road to the Horse at the Kentucky Horse Park in March. Lara Monyak shared that it was again an exciting experience with Tik Maynard retaining his title and conquering the competition for the second year. Lara indicated that next year, Ryan Rose, a demonstrator, accepted the invitation to compete in 2026. Members of our council are already eager to go again. As a side note, Lara also acts as the advisor for the Oberlin College Equestrian Team.
In May our horse council ventured to Amish Country in Ohio following the itinerary that Jim Wallace established. It was filled with a variety of equine related shops, a few nature stops, a cheese shop and lunch at an Amish restaurant. We thank you Jim for planning this educational and fun day. We had a pie ride scheduled in May but decided to cancel the riding portion due to the weather. We still got together anyway for pie and socializing, with some members wearing very stylish hats in honor of the Kentucky Derby. Then there was Dave, my husband, who wore his rendition of a derby hat, a possum (stuffed animal) sitting on top of a hat, which got quite a few chuckles. Thanks Karen Norton, Vince and Sue Mollica for your help with this event and to all who brought delicious pies and other goodies for us to feast on.
June should be a fun-filled month with many opportunities to ride with others in our council. Sunday, June 8 we are at Charlemont for a day ride at 1 p.m. Next, we will be riding at Brecksville Reservation on Saturday, June 14, heading down the trail at 11 a.m. We will be holding our membership meeting at the Equestrian Center at Carlisle on June 16 at 7 p.m. with a potluck planned for 6:30 p.m. Please come if you’d like to meet us and learn what we are all about. June 20-22, we camp at Salt Fork and lastly, we have a day ride at Malabar on June 28, riding out at 10 a.m. As you can see, we have many opportunities for members to ride and socialize with others.
We are going to be camping at the Northeast Area Regional Ride at Mohican July 3-6. If not planning to camp, Lorain County OHC members have a day ride scheduled at Mohican on July 5 at 11 a.m. That is all for now. We hope you find many ways to enjoy your equine buddies.
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Calling all horse riders! The warmer days and wet weather here in Lorain County sure has the grass growing lush and our horses are finding it a welcome site. We have fun rides upcoming and the start of camping season is upon us!
Our Lorain OHC wishes to thank Centerra Country Store and Kathi Green, their equine nutritional adviser for sponsoring our May calendar page.
Looking back to March, there were several green colored horses and lively leprechauns out on the trails at Hinckley Reservation for our St. Patrick’s Day ride. We held our annual trail mile awards night at our March membership meeting organized by Brenda Lang. Thank you Brenda for all you do in respect to this service to our council. Our top riders for 2024 are as follows. The top three men were Ron Hoover, Billy Garn and Ric Augustin. Our top three women riders were Kelly Krupp Denes, Wendy Gillund and Sandy Krupp. Our top three youth riders were Avery Easton, Isabel Kenyon and Reagan Crumpler. In the category of saddle hours, Deb Hurlburt received an award for the top adult and Adriana Kuhn, for top youth. Congratulations to all of our award winners. We would like to thank everyone who took the time to send in their miles and hours to Brenda Lang who spent countless hours tallying up the data and then submitting the numbers and hours to the Ohio Horse Council who then shares it with our state officials who are in charge of providing funding to help keep our trails open.
Lorain Ohio Horse Council sent in a total of 17,544 miles. In Lorain County alone, we rode at Carlisle a total of 1,809 miles, Charlemont, 926 miles and Wellington Reservation, 296 miles. Other favorites outside of our county were Mohican State Forest in Ohio, Hocking Hills State Forest in Ohio and Benezette, Pa. Lorain Ohio Horse Council would like to thank the generous businesses that supported us with donations for our awards including Tack-n-More, Spencer Feed, Sacred Dreams, Equine Massage by Deb Hurlburt and Woods Working. Keep on riding Lorain OHC and recording your numbers and hours for another great year!
We wish to applaud Deb Hurlburt of our council for helping to spearhead a Lorain County Mounted Sherriff’s Unit. Deb shared that the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office has received an overwhelming amount of support for the mounted unit with the tack sale on March 8 turning out to be a great event! Lorain OHC and individuals from our council helped by purchasing table space for this event. Deb further shared that the Sheriff’s office wishes to thank everyone for their support and indicated that they are hoping to have their first horses by the end of summer to early fall and are looking forward to seeing everyone with the horses.
As of late Saturday, May 10, the trails at Charlemont and Wellington Reservoir ought to be in better shape from our scheduled maintenance day. Thank you Ken Cornish for being our Lorain County Metro-Parks Liaison and all who volunteer to help keep our Lorain trails cleared and safe for riding. Our council is going to be camping at Oak Openings at the Wrangler Camp on Reed Road in Swanton, Ohio, the weekend of May 16-18. If sandy, straight trails appeal to you, sign up for this great campout. I know my horse and my bum appreciate this style of riding! Our May membership meeting will be held on Monday, May 19 at the Carlisle Visitor Center at 7 p.m. On Saturday, May 24, we plan to ride in the Cuyahoga National Park; riding from the Wetmore Trailhead at 11 a.m. May 30-June 1, some of us will be camping at Elkins Creek in southern Ohio where we will be riding on a variety of trails with some beautiful vistas and rock formations. If you are not camping that weekend, there is a day ride at the Wellington Reservation. We will head out on the trail at 11 a.m. Looking ahead to June 8, we will enjoy the fruits of our labor from our cleanup by having a day ride at Charlemont with a ride out time of 1 p.m. It’s a wonderful thing to be on our horses in the great outdoors again without wearing five layers of clothes!
Calling all horse riders! The warmer days and wet weather here in Lorain County sure has the grass growing lush and our horses are finding it a welcome site. We have fun rides upcoming and the start of camping season is upon us!
Our Lorain OHC wishes to thank Centerra Country Store and Kathi Green, their equine nutritional adviser for sponsoring our May calendar page.
Looking back to March, there were several green colored horses and lively leprechauns out on the trails at Hinckley Reservation for our St. Patrick’s Day ride. We held our annual trail mile awards night at our March membership meeting organized by Brenda Lang. Thank you Brenda for all you do in respect to this service to our council. Our top riders for 2024 are as follows. The top three men were Ron Hoover, Billy Garn and Ric Augustin. Our top three women riders were Kelly Krupp Denes, Wendy Gillund and Sandy Krupp. Our top three youth riders were Avery Easton, Isabel Kenyon and Reagan Crumpler. In the category of saddle hours, Deb Hurlburt received an award for the top adult and Adriana Kuhn, for top youth. Congratulations to all of our award winners. We would like to thank everyone who took the time to send in their miles and hours to Brenda Lang who spent countless hours tallying up the data and then submitting the numbers and hours to the Ohio Horse Council who then shares it with our state officials who are in charge of providing funding to help keep our trails open.
Lorain Ohio Horse Council sent in a total of 17,544 miles. In Lorain County alone, we rode at Carlisle a total of 1,809 miles, Charlemont, 926 miles and Wellington Reservation, 296 miles. Other favorites outside of our county were Mohican State Forest in Ohio, Hocking Hills State Forest in Ohio and Benezette, Pa. Lorain Ohio Horse Council would like to thank the generous businesses that supported us with donations for our awards including Tack-n-More, Spencer Feed, Sacred Dreams, Equine Massage by Deb Hurlburt and Woods Working. Keep on riding Lorain OHC and recording your numbers and hours for another great year!
We wish to applaud Deb Hurlburt of our council for helping to spearhead a Lorain County Mounted Sherriff’s Unit. Deb shared that the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office has received an overwhelming amount of support for the mounted unit with the tack sale on March 8 turning out to be a great event! Lorain OHC and individuals from our council helped by purchasing table space for this event. Deb further shared that the Sheriff’s office wishes to thank everyone for their support and indicated that they are hoping to have their first horses by the end of summer to early fall and are looking forward to seeing everyone with the horses.
As of late Saturday, May 10, the trails at Charlemont and Wellington Reservoir ought to be in better shape from our scheduled maintenance day. Thank you Ken Cornish for being our Lorain County Metro-Parks Liaison and all who volunteer to help keep our Lorain trails cleared and safe for riding. Our council is going to be camping at Oak Openings at the Wrangler Camp on Reed Road in Swanton, Ohio, the weekend of May 16-18. If sandy, straight trails appeal to you, sign up for this great campout. I know my horse and my bum appreciate this style of riding! Our May membership meeting will be held on Monday, May 19 at the Carlisle Visitor Center at 7 p.m. On Saturday, May 24, we plan to ride in the Cuyahoga National Park; riding from the Wetmore Trailhead at 11 a.m. May 30-June 1, some of us will be camping at Elkins Creek in southern Ohio where we will be riding on a variety of trails with some beautiful vistas and rock formations. If you are not camping that weekend, there is a day ride at the Wellington Reservation. We will head out on the trail at 11 a.m. Looking ahead to June 8, we will enjoy the fruits of our labor from our cleanup by having a day ride at Charlemont with a ride out time of 1 p.m. It’s a wonderful thing to be on our horses in the great outdoors again without wearing five layers of clothes!
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Hello y’all from Lorain County. We are looking forward to lush green pastures and hopefully less of that naughty three letter word, mud, that tends to suck our horses in like a magnet. We’d like to thank Harrison Trailers in Wellington, Ohio, for their ongoing support of our Lorain County OHC calendar. They will be at the Equine Affaire at the Ohio State Fairgrounds scheduled for April 10-13. Harrison Trailers carries a wide assortment of Featherlite, Exiss, Sooner and Elite horse trailers with living quarters and for day use. In addition, they carry great selection of trucks to tow your trailer with if needed.
Here in Northeast Ohio, it was challenging to do any trail riding over the winter unless you had ice skates for your horse. If you didn’t have a way to exercise your horses, remember to take time to condition your horses and also remember to do some stretches ahead of riding for both yourself and your horse to avoid any pulled muscles.
Also, perhaps consider making an appointment with an equine massage specialist afterward and maybe even schedule one for yourself to help work any kinks out.
In February, we scheduled a sled riding day followed by a trip to a local restaurant to help invigorate ourselves and give us some time to catch up on what’s been going on in our lives. This proved to be just the ticket for revitalizing ourselves from the winter blues.
We had 16 members that donned their winter attire and headed for the hill at the Wellington Reservoir. Everyone had a blast and no injuries were reported, even despite the flying saucers.This month plan to attend Equine Affaire scheduled April 10-13 to gain some knowledge from experts in the horse industry on all sorts of topics from horse training to nutrition. Additionally, quite an assortment of horse competitions will be scheduled throughout this event. Many exhibitors will be demonstrating their products and row upon row of vendors will be present to cover all your equine needs from tack to garments for yourself. We will have our membership meeting on Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at the Carlisle Visitor Center in the Carlisle Room. Please know that all are welcome to attend so if you would like to learn about what our Lorain County OHC is all about, please come.
Looking ahead to the first part of May; we have some fun days scheduled and some volunteer help needed. On Friday, May 2 we have plans to tour Amish Country. We will plan to stop at some interesting horse related places and take time to enjoy one of their delicious restaurants at mid-day. Carol Kenyon has offered to be our contact person for this field trip. Next, we plan to meet at the Carlisle Equestrian Center on Sunday, May 4 ready to ride at 1 p.m. for our popular Pie and Derby Day ride. Please bring a pie or other pastry to share afterward at the enclosed pavilion at 3 p.m. Wear your derby hats for the fun of it; horses are encouraged to wear ones also! Most importantly, we have a scheduled trail maintenance day to clean up the trails at Charlemont on Saturday, May 10. We will meet at the New London-Eastern Road trailhead at 9 a.m. Then if needed, we will move to Wellington Reservation. Let’s all chip in so our trails are safe for all to ride. Afterward, a stop at Dairy Queen is our treat for doing a great job. Ken Cornish is our contact for our trail maintenance if you have any questions.
We hope to see you in the coming months for one or more of our scheduled events. It will be good to reconnect now that spring is in the air!
Hello y’all from Lorain County. We are looking forward to lush green pastures and hopefully less of that naughty three letter word, mud, that tends to suck our horses in like a magnet. We’d like to thank Harrison Trailers in Wellington, Ohio, for their ongoing support of our Lorain County OHC calendar. They will be at the Equine Affaire at the Ohio State Fairgrounds scheduled for April 10-13. Harrison Trailers carries a wide assortment of Featherlite, Exiss, Sooner and Elite horse trailers with living quarters and for day use. In addition, they carry great selection of trucks to tow your trailer with if needed.
Here in Northeast Ohio, it was challenging to do any trail riding over the winter unless you had ice skates for your horse. If you didn’t have a way to exercise your horses, remember to take time to condition your horses and also remember to do some stretches ahead of riding for both yourself and your horse to avoid any pulled muscles.
Also, perhaps consider making an appointment with an equine massage specialist afterward and maybe even schedule one for yourself to help work any kinks out.
In February, we scheduled a sled riding day followed by a trip to a local restaurant to help invigorate ourselves and give us some time to catch up on what’s been going on in our lives. This proved to be just the ticket for revitalizing ourselves from the winter blues.
We had 16 members that donned their winter attire and headed for the hill at the Wellington Reservoir. Everyone had a blast and no injuries were reported, even despite the flying saucers.This month plan to attend Equine Affaire scheduled April 10-13 to gain some knowledge from experts in the horse industry on all sorts of topics from horse training to nutrition. Additionally, quite an assortment of horse competitions will be scheduled throughout this event. Many exhibitors will be demonstrating their products and row upon row of vendors will be present to cover all your equine needs from tack to garments for yourself. We will have our membership meeting on Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at the Carlisle Visitor Center in the Carlisle Room. Please know that all are welcome to attend so if you would like to learn about what our Lorain County OHC is all about, please come.
Looking ahead to the first part of May; we have some fun days scheduled and some volunteer help needed. On Friday, May 2 we have plans to tour Amish Country. We will plan to stop at some interesting horse related places and take time to enjoy one of their delicious restaurants at mid-day. Carol Kenyon has offered to be our contact person for this field trip. Next, we plan to meet at the Carlisle Equestrian Center on Sunday, May 4 ready to ride at 1 p.m. for our popular Pie and Derby Day ride. Please bring a pie or other pastry to share afterward at the enclosed pavilion at 3 p.m. Wear your derby hats for the fun of it; horses are encouraged to wear ones also! Most importantly, we have a scheduled trail maintenance day to clean up the trails at Charlemont on Saturday, May 10. We will meet at the New London-Eastern Road trailhead at 9 a.m. Then if needed, we will move to Wellington Reservation. Let’s all chip in so our trails are safe for all to ride. Afterward, a stop at Dairy Queen is our treat for doing a great job. Ken Cornish is our contact for our trail maintenance if you have any questions.
We hope to see you in the coming months for one or more of our scheduled events. It will be good to reconnect now that spring is in the air!
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! May the luck of the Irish be with you. We hope you are all doing well and have been able to get out to ride some over the winter months, at least in the arena. I’d like to take a moment to thank Equine Essentials, our Lorain County March calendar sponsor. We had a great turnout for our first meeting of the year in January. When a potluck is offered before our meetings, the club members show up with an awesome variety of choices. The theme for the potluck was a soup dinner. Folks brought soups and a variety of breads, as well as goodies to complete the meal.
At our January meeting, all those who wanted to go to Pine Creek Campground on the edge of Hocking Hills secured a site by paying for their site as this is one of our favorite places to ride, especially in the fall. We’d like to thank Jim W. and Lara M. for being in charge of the campsite assignments for this ride. We have had a lull in activities due to the cold weather but on our March calendar we have some options that may spark your interest. First off, the OHC state meeting will be in Newark, Ohio, at the Elks Lodge on Saturday, March 8. Jim Wallace is the contact person for this event. On Saturday, March 15 we will be riding at Hinckley Reservation for our St. Patrick’s Day ride. We generally celebrate by wearing green and dressing our horses in green, as well. We plan to meet at the Worden Ledges parking area and hitting the trails without much jigging while searching for the pot of gold. Barb Musolf is the contact person for this ride. We will gather at the Carlisle Visitor Center on Saturday, March 17 at 7 p.m. for our membership meeting. Brenda Lang will be in charge of the presentation of the 2024 trail miles awards. A big round of applause is in order to her as she has graciously been doing this volunteer job for many years now. Our club thanks you Brenda, for your time and commitment to tallying up our miles and saddle hours to submit to our state. Submitting our information to OHC is so important as it helps to keep our trails funded with state money to help keep our trails open and in good repair for riding. On Saturday, March 22 we have a trail ride scheduled at Wellington Reservation. We plan to ride out at 1 p.m. March 27-30, we will be attending the Road to the Horse event at the Kentucky Horse Park. The contact for this event is Lara M. so if you have any questions, she may be able to answer them as she has attended this event in the past and has thoroughly enjoyed it. Looking ahead to April, we will be riding at Edison Woods on Saturday, March 5 to celebrate April Fool’s Day at 1 p.m. No fooling!
Remember to mark your calendar for the Equine Affaire in Columbus at the Ohio Expo Center. The Equine Affaire runs April 10-13 and is packed with several well-known champions and expert speakers that will speak on a wide range of equine disciplines and topics with valuable learning options available. Numerous vendors attend offering a wide range of tack, apparel and equine related paraphernalia for purchase. A great selection of new and used trailers are also on site for purchase. Additionally, Fantasia, the well-known horse show will be performing April 10-12. Tickets go fast for this show so be sure to order your tickets well in advance of the Equine Affaire if you wish to attend.
With any luck spring will be here soon, start to clean your tack, oil your boots and groom your horses this month so you will be ready for the warmer days ahead.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! May the luck of the Irish be with you. We hope you are all doing well and have been able to get out to ride some over the winter months, at least in the arena. I’d like to take a moment to thank Equine Essentials, our Lorain County March calendar sponsor. We had a great turnout for our first meeting of the year in January. When a potluck is offered before our meetings, the club members show up with an awesome variety of choices. The theme for the potluck was a soup dinner. Folks brought soups and a variety of breads, as well as goodies to complete the meal.
At our January meeting, all those who wanted to go to Pine Creek Campground on the edge of Hocking Hills secured a site by paying for their site as this is one of our favorite places to ride, especially in the fall. We’d like to thank Jim W. and Lara M. for being in charge of the campsite assignments for this ride. We have had a lull in activities due to the cold weather but on our March calendar we have some options that may spark your interest. First off, the OHC state meeting will be in Newark, Ohio, at the Elks Lodge on Saturday, March 8. Jim Wallace is the contact person for this event. On Saturday, March 15 we will be riding at Hinckley Reservation for our St. Patrick’s Day ride. We generally celebrate by wearing green and dressing our horses in green, as well. We plan to meet at the Worden Ledges parking area and hitting the trails without much jigging while searching for the pot of gold. Barb Musolf is the contact person for this ride. We will gather at the Carlisle Visitor Center on Saturday, March 17 at 7 p.m. for our membership meeting. Brenda Lang will be in charge of the presentation of the 2024 trail miles awards. A big round of applause is in order to her as she has graciously been doing this volunteer job for many years now. Our club thanks you Brenda, for your time and commitment to tallying up our miles and saddle hours to submit to our state. Submitting our information to OHC is so important as it helps to keep our trails funded with state money to help keep our trails open and in good repair for riding. On Saturday, March 22 we have a trail ride scheduled at Wellington Reservation. We plan to ride out at 1 p.m. March 27-30, we will be attending the Road to the Horse event at the Kentucky Horse Park. The contact for this event is Lara M. so if you have any questions, she may be able to answer them as she has attended this event in the past and has thoroughly enjoyed it. Looking ahead to April, we will be riding at Edison Woods on Saturday, March 5 to celebrate April Fool’s Day at 1 p.m. No fooling!
Remember to mark your calendar for the Equine Affaire in Columbus at the Ohio Expo Center. The Equine Affaire runs April 10-13 and is packed with several well-known champions and expert speakers that will speak on a wide range of equine disciplines and topics with valuable learning options available. Numerous vendors attend offering a wide range of tack, apparel and equine related paraphernalia for purchase. A great selection of new and used trailers are also on site for purchase. Additionally, Fantasia, the well-known horse show will be performing April 10-12. Tickets go fast for this show so be sure to order your tickets well in advance of the Equine Affaire if you wish to attend.
With any luck spring will be here soon, start to clean your tack, oil your boots and groom your horses this month so you will be ready for the warmer days ahead.
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By: Kathy Duncan
Lorain County members want to wish all of you a Happy Valentine’s Day. Be sure to give your horse a hug and a special treat for all the times it’s been a loyal companion for you and perhaps your sweetheart, as well. Our February calendar sponsor is C & L Shoes. Lorain County OHC is very appreciative of your sponsorship.
We ended the year on a great note, with a huge turnout of 53 people attending our annual Christmas party. Those who signed up to be members received their 2025 calendar of events. This is always a special gift, put together by Sherry H. with assistance from Laura W. who assists with editing. The photos are submitted to Sherry by members throughout the year and it has come to be a cherished gift. Sponsors help to pay for the calendar cost. The calendars are packed with information about our events each month. There is even a space each day for members to record the location and miles ridden. There is a page insert for horse information and contact information for officers and committee members. We had good food, door prizes and lots of fun visiting with each other, with some members kicking up their heels as they rocked around the virtual Christmas tree. Thank you, Sue M., for organizing the party, Lara for picking up several gift cards, horse treat favors and the table poinsettias; Tony for bringing his speakers and music and all those who brought cookies for our dessert and for the Lorain County Parks employees.
Unfortunately, Mother Nature wasn’t cooperative for our New Year’s Day rides (we had two scheduled) and I don’t know of anyone who was up to going out to ride in the rain or to drive on the roads in the snow as it was quite a storm for the second ride.
This month we have our Sweetheart Day ride at the Carlisle Equestrian Center on February 15 at 1 p.m. Sue M. has offered to be our contact person for this ride. Sue, you are so sweet for volunteering. If coming, please bring your own refreshments for after the ride. There will be no membership meeting this month. We hope to see you at the Wellington Reservoir, located at 47301 Jones Road on Sunday, February 22 at 1 p.m. with your waxed sleds for a fun afternoon of play in the snow, weather permitting. Sue M. also is the contact for this sledding event. Thanks again Sue, you sure are the fun enthusiast in our group!
The State OHC meeting will be at the Elks Lodge in Newark, Ohio, on Saturday, March 8. Please contact Jim Wallace if interested in attending. Hope you all have a love-filled February!
Lorain County members want to wish all of you a Happy Valentine’s Day. Be sure to give your horse a hug and a special treat for all the times it’s been a loyal companion for you and perhaps your sweetheart, as well. Our February calendar sponsor is C & L Shoes. Lorain County OHC is very appreciative of your sponsorship.
We ended the year on a great note, with a huge turnout of 53 people attending our annual Christmas party. Those who signed up to be members received their 2025 calendar of events. This is always a special gift, put together by Sherry H. with assistance from Laura W. who assists with editing. The photos are submitted to Sherry by members throughout the year and it has come to be a cherished gift. Sponsors help to pay for the calendar cost. The calendars are packed with information about our events each month. There is even a space each day for members to record the location and miles ridden. There is a page insert for horse information and contact information for officers and committee members. We had good food, door prizes and lots of fun visiting with each other, with some members kicking up their heels as they rocked around the virtual Christmas tree. Thank you, Sue M., for organizing the party, Lara for picking up several gift cards, horse treat favors and the table poinsettias; Tony for bringing his speakers and music and all those who brought cookies for our dessert and for the Lorain County Parks employees.
Unfortunately, Mother Nature wasn’t cooperative for our New Year’s Day rides (we had two scheduled) and I don’t know of anyone who was up to going out to ride in the rain or to drive on the roads in the snow as it was quite a storm for the second ride.
This month we have our Sweetheart Day ride at the Carlisle Equestrian Center on February 15 at 1 p.m. Sue M. has offered to be our contact person for this ride. Sue, you are so sweet for volunteering. If coming, please bring your own refreshments for after the ride. There will be no membership meeting this month. We hope to see you at the Wellington Reservoir, located at 47301 Jones Road on Sunday, February 22 at 1 p.m. with your waxed sleds for a fun afternoon of play in the snow, weather permitting. Sue M. also is the contact for this sledding event. Thanks again Sue, you sure are the fun enthusiast in our group!
The State OHC meeting will be at the Elks Lodge in Newark, Ohio, on Saturday, March 8. Please contact Jim Wallace if interested in attending. Hope you all have a love-filled February!
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