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LORAIN COUNTY OHC’S
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Kathy Duncan
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Hello horse council members. Hope you are enjoying the warmth of the sun and are being revitalized by its energy. I might add that after a long ride on the dusty trail, a Klondike bar or a root beer float sure hits the spot. Almost heaven! We had some wonderful sloppy Joes and pie for our Pie Ride but not too many folks made it out this year so we had almost a pie per person. Darn, I hate when that happens. Seriously, you were missed. Ron and Sherry Hoover provided the Joes and they were the best! I ate so much for lunch that I never even ate dinner.
Unfortunately our overnight campout at Carlisle in May was postponed due to the weather. Steve from Harrison Ford in Wellington gave a helpful lecture on trailer maintenance at our May membership meeting. As an FYI, Harrison Ford sells and services horse trailers. We had an amazing turn out of horseback riders for the Grafton Memorial Day parade. Our nation’s flag was proudly carried by Mike. Our various armed forces flags were carried by other Lorain OHC members. Thank you to all who took time to show respect to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation.
Thank you July calendar sponsor ADT Security LLC. You can visit them on the web at www.ADT.com. You may want to consider them for your home or business security system.
Many of us traveled to AEP Conesville Horse Area in Coshocton for a wonderful weekend ride with Coshocton County OHC riders June 1-3. Over 80 participated in the poker ride. A great picnic lunch was provided by Coshocton County OHC members who grilled up the finest sirloin hamburgers this side of the Mississippi! The afternoon entertainment consisted of watching a tractor pull contest-that is to say a tractor needed to pull Cheryl and Billy’s beast of a rig out of the mud. I ask, where else can you have so much fun? The trails were actually reclaimed mining land with trails ranging in difficulty from easy flat rides to more challenging hills in the thick woods with ravines on either side in many cases.
The NE Area Region Ride at Mohican is set for July 6-8 for those of you who pre-registered with Wayne County. There are high lines, running water and pit toilets at Mohican. The trails can be rugged in places so consider having shoes on your horse.
The Beaver Creek Campout is scheduled for July 13-15. The Equestrian campsites are located in Liverpool. There are 59 primitive campsites with water, latrines and high lines available. You may want to bring your own water as the camping is spread out and you may have to walk a distance to get water. There are 27 miles of bridle trails with multiple creek crossings. You may want to pack your scuba gear if your horse likes to stop, drop and roll in creeks like Rascal.
Monday, July 16 we will have our membership meeting picnic and potluck at Cheryl Muhek’s home on Beck Road in Medina. The Pot Luck begins at 6:30 with the meeting starting at 7 p.m. Our club provides burgers and hot dogs. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share and your own chair. Floyd Wells will talk and demonstrate how to harness a horse for driving.
Saturday, July 21 plan to attend the Lewis Road Day ride. We will ride out at 11 a.m. Meet at the Lewis Ring Parking Lot. Sue Mollica is the contact for this ride. Thursday, July 26 the LaGrange Lion’s Parade is looking for horseback riders to join in the fun. Decorate your horse and be ready to follow the other parade participants out at 7 p.m. We are asked to line up behind the middle school on Rte. 303 at 6 p.m. Plan to use the entrance next to the ice cream store and meet behind the school in the large field. Contact Brenda Lang if you have questions.
A campout is planned for August 3-5 at West Branch State Park in Portage County, east of Ravenna. The campsites are primitive and the trails may be moderate to challenging, depending on weather. There are 20 miles of bridle trails, 10 non-electric campsites, pit toilets and tie lines. You will need to bring your own water. West Branch reservoir is an added attraction with power boats abounding on the weekend to add to the excitement. Believe it or not, there actually is an ice cream stand along the way at the beach so bring some coins for a treat. Please contact Sandy Shudy for further information.
As always, enjoy the ride but use common sense, especially with the unpredictability of summer storms.
Unfortunately our overnight campout at Carlisle in May was postponed due to the weather. Steve from Harrison Ford in Wellington gave a helpful lecture on trailer maintenance at our May membership meeting. As an FYI, Harrison Ford sells and services horse trailers. We had an amazing turn out of horseback riders for the Grafton Memorial Day parade. Our nation’s flag was proudly carried by Mike. Our various armed forces flags were carried by other Lorain OHC members. Thank you to all who took time to show respect to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation.
Thank you July calendar sponsor ADT Security LLC. You can visit them on the web at www.ADT.com. You may want to consider them for your home or business security system.
Many of us traveled to AEP Conesville Horse Area in Coshocton for a wonderful weekend ride with Coshocton County OHC riders June 1-3. Over 80 participated in the poker ride. A great picnic lunch was provided by Coshocton County OHC members who grilled up the finest sirloin hamburgers this side of the Mississippi! The afternoon entertainment consisted of watching a tractor pull contest-that is to say a tractor needed to pull Cheryl and Billy’s beast of a rig out of the mud. I ask, where else can you have so much fun? The trails were actually reclaimed mining land with trails ranging in difficulty from easy flat rides to more challenging hills in the thick woods with ravines on either side in many cases.
The NE Area Region Ride at Mohican is set for July 6-8 for those of you who pre-registered with Wayne County. There are high lines, running water and pit toilets at Mohican. The trails can be rugged in places so consider having shoes on your horse.
The Beaver Creek Campout is scheduled for July 13-15. The Equestrian campsites are located in Liverpool. There are 59 primitive campsites with water, latrines and high lines available. You may want to bring your own water as the camping is spread out and you may have to walk a distance to get water. There are 27 miles of bridle trails with multiple creek crossings. You may want to pack your scuba gear if your horse likes to stop, drop and roll in creeks like Rascal.
Monday, July 16 we will have our membership meeting picnic and potluck at Cheryl Muhek’s home on Beck Road in Medina. The Pot Luck begins at 6:30 with the meeting starting at 7 p.m. Our club provides burgers and hot dogs. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share and your own chair. Floyd Wells will talk and demonstrate how to harness a horse for driving.
Saturday, July 21 plan to attend the Lewis Road Day ride. We will ride out at 11 a.m. Meet at the Lewis Ring Parking Lot. Sue Mollica is the contact for this ride. Thursday, July 26 the LaGrange Lion’s Parade is looking for horseback riders to join in the fun. Decorate your horse and be ready to follow the other parade participants out at 7 p.m. We are asked to line up behind the middle school on Rte. 303 at 6 p.m. Plan to use the entrance next to the ice cream store and meet behind the school in the large field. Contact Brenda Lang if you have questions.
A campout is planned for August 3-5 at West Branch State Park in Portage County, east of Ravenna. The campsites are primitive and the trails may be moderate to challenging, depending on weather. There are 20 miles of bridle trails, 10 non-electric campsites, pit toilets and tie lines. You will need to bring your own water. West Branch reservoir is an added attraction with power boats abounding on the weekend to add to the excitement. Believe it or not, there actually is an ice cream stand along the way at the beach so bring some coins for a treat. Please contact Sandy Shudy for further information.
As always, enjoy the ride but use common sense, especially with the unpredictability of summer storms.
Mike, Memorial Day Parade
Karen, Memorial Day Parade
Sherry, Memorial Day Parade
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By: Kathy Duncan
Hello horse buddies! Summer fun is about to begin with great day rides and a whole bunch of campouts planned for the season. Our June calendar sponsor is Spencer Feed & Supply. They offer builder supplies, feed, a garden store and hardware. Thank you, Spencer Feed & Supply, for all the support you have given our club over time.
Trail Maintenance was completed at Charlemont on April 21. There were quite a few trees down this year at Charlemont, keeping the trail maintenance crew of 8-10 hardy folks busy a good part of the day. Do you remember playing the game “Pick-up Sticks” as a child? Now just super-size that and you’ve got what Charlemont looked like! Many thanks go to all who helped out with this labor intense day.
At our April horse council meeting, we had a wonderful presentation from Sherry Miller who has taken her horse to Mackinac Island in the past. She shared all the ins and outs of ferrying your horse, packing your gear, stabling your horse and the rules of the road on the island. Sherri provided copies of the Mackinac Horsemen’s Association resource information entitled “Bringing Your Horse to Mackinac Island”. If you’re considering this trip, it is imperative to plan well in advance to ensure ferry transport, lodging for yourself and stable availability for your horse. Sherri shared she really enjoyed her time on the island and plans to go again this fall so if you think you may want to go sometime, she would be happy to share her experience.
Many blessings go to all who marched in the Memorial Day parade this year. It is good for us all to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
June 8 –June 10 is the Harrison County Regional Ride at Harrison State Forest. Carole Kenyon is the contact for this ride. Monday June 18 we will have our membership meeting and pot luck at Carlisle Equestrian Center. The potluck will begin at 6:30 and the meeting starts at 7.
Sandy from Valley Tack will offer her expertise on the how to insure the proper fit for your horse’s saddle, bit & bridle, breast strap and crupper. Sandy has a wealth of knowledge in fitting tack g so you’ll want to be sure to attend this meeting. June 22-24, there will be a weekend campout at Pleasant Hill Lake near Loudonville. Reservations are suggested but not required. The horsemen’s camp is located right on the lake.
If you enjoy water sports, you may want to bring your boat or kayak. They also have a swim area within walking distance of the horse camp. There is water for the horses and high lines. There is no electricity. Porta-johns are available in the horse camp and we are permitted to use the showers and flush toilets in Area E. Gale Hayden and Brenda Lang are contacts for this ride. Saturday, June 30 we will be riding at Silver Creek Lake hitting the trail at 11. There are 7 miles of trail. This park is in Summit County. Ramona Hernandez is heading up this ride.
Looking ahead to the beginning of July, Independence Day Horse Parades will be at Rochester in the morning and Wellington in the afternoon. Please contact Judy Budi or Tom Tomes for Rochester and Brenda Lang for Wellington. July 6-8 the Northeast Area regional ride will be held at Mohican. If interested in attending, please register with Wayne County OHC. During the month of June and early July, carriages may be on the trails at Carlisle June 5, 14, and 17 and July 3, 7 and 12. As always, exercise caution.
May God bless America and keep our troops out of harm’s way.
Hello horse buddies! Summer fun is about to begin with great day rides and a whole bunch of campouts planned for the season. Our June calendar sponsor is Spencer Feed & Supply. They offer builder supplies, feed, a garden store and hardware. Thank you, Spencer Feed & Supply, for all the support you have given our club over time.
Trail Maintenance was completed at Charlemont on April 21. There were quite a few trees down this year at Charlemont, keeping the trail maintenance crew of 8-10 hardy folks busy a good part of the day. Do you remember playing the game “Pick-up Sticks” as a child? Now just super-size that and you’ve got what Charlemont looked like! Many thanks go to all who helped out with this labor intense day.
At our April horse council meeting, we had a wonderful presentation from Sherry Miller who has taken her horse to Mackinac Island in the past. She shared all the ins and outs of ferrying your horse, packing your gear, stabling your horse and the rules of the road on the island. Sherri provided copies of the Mackinac Horsemen’s Association resource information entitled “Bringing Your Horse to Mackinac Island”. If you’re considering this trip, it is imperative to plan well in advance to ensure ferry transport, lodging for yourself and stable availability for your horse. Sherri shared she really enjoyed her time on the island and plans to go again this fall so if you think you may want to go sometime, she would be happy to share her experience.
Many blessings go to all who marched in the Memorial Day parade this year. It is good for us all to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
June 8 –June 10 is the Harrison County Regional Ride at Harrison State Forest. Carole Kenyon is the contact for this ride. Monday June 18 we will have our membership meeting and pot luck at Carlisle Equestrian Center. The potluck will begin at 6:30 and the meeting starts at 7.
Sandy from Valley Tack will offer her expertise on the how to insure the proper fit for your horse’s saddle, bit & bridle, breast strap and crupper. Sandy has a wealth of knowledge in fitting tack g so you’ll want to be sure to attend this meeting. June 22-24, there will be a weekend campout at Pleasant Hill Lake near Loudonville. Reservations are suggested but not required. The horsemen’s camp is located right on the lake.
If you enjoy water sports, you may want to bring your boat or kayak. They also have a swim area within walking distance of the horse camp. There is water for the horses and high lines. There is no electricity. Porta-johns are available in the horse camp and we are permitted to use the showers and flush toilets in Area E. Gale Hayden and Brenda Lang are contacts for this ride. Saturday, June 30 we will be riding at Silver Creek Lake hitting the trail at 11. There are 7 miles of trail. This park is in Summit County. Ramona Hernandez is heading up this ride.
Looking ahead to the beginning of July, Independence Day Horse Parades will be at Rochester in the morning and Wellington in the afternoon. Please contact Judy Budi or Tom Tomes for Rochester and Brenda Lang for Wellington. July 6-8 the Northeast Area regional ride will be held at Mohican. If interested in attending, please register with Wayne County OHC. During the month of June and early July, carriages may be on the trails at Carlisle June 5, 14, and 17 and July 3, 7 and 12. As always, exercise caution.
May God bless America and keep our troops out of harm’s way.
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By: Kathy Duncan
Hello horse friends! It’s refreshing to know that wildflowers are springing forth throughout our parks finally. White Trillium, a beautiful white flower is our state wild flower and is a site to behold. I have been seeing the Eastern Bluebirds all over Carlisle thanks to the multitude of bluebird boxes for nesting that abound. A pair of Bufflehead ducks at the Wetlands area were cited with the male having a striking white head. Our May calendar sponsor is Farley Saddlery and Service, LLC. She specializes in custom tack and repair. Her shop is located in Wellington. Thank you Kym for checking over our tack at our March meeting for issues.
Brenda Lang headed up our Trail Mile Awards and announced the winners and statistics at our March meeting. Thank you Brenda! This is a time consuming task that falls right at the holidays when we are so busy. Brenda has volunteered her time for many years now in this capacity. She also obtains wonderful gift prize donations for our winners from local businesses who have been so supportive to our council events.
Our 2017 overall miles recorded were 23,873. Wow, that screams of saddle sores but something to be proud of. Go LOHC! Riders most frequently rode at the following parks: Carlisie-4,520 miles, Charlemont-1596 miles, Mohican-1,560 miles, Benezette PA-1,566 miles and Hocking Hills- 1,045 miles. Our top 3 women riders were Kelly Denes - 1,694 miles, Sandy Krupp - 1,077 miles and Cheryl Garn - 1,041 miles. Our top 3 men riders were Elmer (Billy) Garn - 1,041 miles, Ric Augustin - 864 miles and Jim Wallace - 554 miles. Our top youth riders were Akadian Garn - 355 miles, Katy Zitek - 230 miles and Reagan Reader - 109 miles. Our top two Saddle Hour riders were Katy Zitek - 178 hours and Deb Hurlbert - 137 hours. Vince Mollica received an award for “Special Cook”. Congratulations to all our top winners and to everyone who submitted their trail information to Brenda for all your fine efforts.
Keep on riding and recording those miles. It’s what helps our government representatives know that we utilize the equestrian trails when they are trying to determine the park budgets for the future. Our St. Patrick’s Day Ride brought forth many a leprechaun for the riding of the green from our council as well as neighboring counties. The food spread was amazing with everyone bringing something yummy. Thanks Jim and Laura for organizing this fun ride and cooking up the Pot of Stew. On March 23, approximately 20 of us toured Weaver Leather Supply Company in Mt. Hope, learning all about various leathers and webbing products they manufacture for horse tack. We then proceeded to lunch at Mrs. Yoder’s followed by a tour of Fairview Country Sales where they specialize in Biothane harnesses and carriages. It was an educational day with many interesting facts learned. Thanks for organizing this field trip Jim Wallace.
Saturday May 5 is a Cinco De Mayo Day ride that will be held at Wetmore at 11 a.m. Please contact Cheryl Muhek with questions. A Pie Ride is scheduled for Saturday, May 12 at 10 a.m. Plan to meet at the enclosed pavilion at 12:30 p.m. for lunch, pie and coffee. Please bring pie or dessert to share. Sherry Hoover is heading up this ride. May 19-20, we have Carlisle Equestrian Center reserved for overnight camping. Please bring a tie line for your horses. We will have a pot luck and bonfire at the open Pavilion area. Weather permitting, the Black River Astronomical Society opens up their telescopes and we are treated to view the planets and stars. The potluck dinner will be at 6:30. Please bring a dish to share. We will camp Saturday to Sunday only. Brenda Lang is our contact for this ride. Our club paid the group camping permit so there is no charge for our members to camp.
On Monday May 21 we have a membership meeting and potluck at the CVC in the Black River Room at 7 pm. The topic is sponsored by Buckeye Feed on horse nutrition. Monday, May 28 we will participate in the Grafton Memorial Day Parade. Further details will be forthcoming. Karen Norton is the contact person for this parade. Please note that Carriages are permitted on the Carlisle trails May 1, 5, 10, 13.
June 1-3 we will be camping at AEP, Conesville Horse Area, Coshocton, OH. The camp area is primitive therefore you will need to bring water for yourself and your horse. You also must print out a current (yearly) AEP RecLand Permit from AEP.com and bring it with you. You must sign it and carry it with you when riding. You also are asked to register at the campground so the management of AEP knows how many riders use this area. It is a beautiful area for riding with ravines and woods. Some trails are rugged, but many are not. Please contact Brenda Lang for more details.
See ya out there friends! Take time to “tip toe or trot through the tulips” and enjoy the wild flowers.
Hello horse friends! It’s refreshing to know that wildflowers are springing forth throughout our parks finally. White Trillium, a beautiful white flower is our state wild flower and is a site to behold. I have been seeing the Eastern Bluebirds all over Carlisle thanks to the multitude of bluebird boxes for nesting that abound. A pair of Bufflehead ducks at the Wetlands area were cited with the male having a striking white head. Our May calendar sponsor is Farley Saddlery and Service, LLC. She specializes in custom tack and repair. Her shop is located in Wellington. Thank you Kym for checking over our tack at our March meeting for issues.
Brenda Lang headed up our Trail Mile Awards and announced the winners and statistics at our March meeting. Thank you Brenda! This is a time consuming task that falls right at the holidays when we are so busy. Brenda has volunteered her time for many years now in this capacity. She also obtains wonderful gift prize donations for our winners from local businesses who have been so supportive to our council events.
Our 2017 overall miles recorded were 23,873. Wow, that screams of saddle sores but something to be proud of. Go LOHC! Riders most frequently rode at the following parks: Carlisie-4,520 miles, Charlemont-1596 miles, Mohican-1,560 miles, Benezette PA-1,566 miles and Hocking Hills- 1,045 miles. Our top 3 women riders were Kelly Denes - 1,694 miles, Sandy Krupp - 1,077 miles and Cheryl Garn - 1,041 miles. Our top 3 men riders were Elmer (Billy) Garn - 1,041 miles, Ric Augustin - 864 miles and Jim Wallace - 554 miles. Our top youth riders were Akadian Garn - 355 miles, Katy Zitek - 230 miles and Reagan Reader - 109 miles. Our top two Saddle Hour riders were Katy Zitek - 178 hours and Deb Hurlbert - 137 hours. Vince Mollica received an award for “Special Cook”. Congratulations to all our top winners and to everyone who submitted their trail information to Brenda for all your fine efforts.
Keep on riding and recording those miles. It’s what helps our government representatives know that we utilize the equestrian trails when they are trying to determine the park budgets for the future. Our St. Patrick’s Day Ride brought forth many a leprechaun for the riding of the green from our council as well as neighboring counties. The food spread was amazing with everyone bringing something yummy. Thanks Jim and Laura for organizing this fun ride and cooking up the Pot of Stew. On March 23, approximately 20 of us toured Weaver Leather Supply Company in Mt. Hope, learning all about various leathers and webbing products they manufacture for horse tack. We then proceeded to lunch at Mrs. Yoder’s followed by a tour of Fairview Country Sales where they specialize in Biothane harnesses and carriages. It was an educational day with many interesting facts learned. Thanks for organizing this field trip Jim Wallace.
Saturday May 5 is a Cinco De Mayo Day ride that will be held at Wetmore at 11 a.m. Please contact Cheryl Muhek with questions. A Pie Ride is scheduled for Saturday, May 12 at 10 a.m. Plan to meet at the enclosed pavilion at 12:30 p.m. for lunch, pie and coffee. Please bring pie or dessert to share. Sherry Hoover is heading up this ride. May 19-20, we have Carlisle Equestrian Center reserved for overnight camping. Please bring a tie line for your horses. We will have a pot luck and bonfire at the open Pavilion area. Weather permitting, the Black River Astronomical Society opens up their telescopes and we are treated to view the planets and stars. The potluck dinner will be at 6:30. Please bring a dish to share. We will camp Saturday to Sunday only. Brenda Lang is our contact for this ride. Our club paid the group camping permit so there is no charge for our members to camp.
On Monday May 21 we have a membership meeting and potluck at the CVC in the Black River Room at 7 pm. The topic is sponsored by Buckeye Feed on horse nutrition. Monday, May 28 we will participate in the Grafton Memorial Day Parade. Further details will be forthcoming. Karen Norton is the contact person for this parade. Please note that Carriages are permitted on the Carlisle trails May 1, 5, 10, 13.
June 1-3 we will be camping at AEP, Conesville Horse Area, Coshocton, OH. The camp area is primitive therefore you will need to bring water for yourself and your horse. You also must print out a current (yearly) AEP RecLand Permit from AEP.com and bring it with you. You must sign it and carry it with you when riding. You also are asked to register at the campground so the management of AEP knows how many riders use this area. It is a beautiful area for riding with ravines and woods. Some trails are rugged, but many are not. Please contact Brenda Lang for more details.
See ya out there friends! Take time to “tip toe or trot through the tulips” and enjoy the wild flowers.
Kathy and Banjo.
Ron Redbeard Hoover
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By: Kathy Duncan
Hello LOHC riders! It’s time to stow away those snow shoes and don those cowboy boots. It’s finally spring time in northeast Ohio. No fooling!
Our April calendar sponsor is Harrison Ford in Wellington. They offer a fantastic selection of new and used trailers. Several riders in our club have been very happy with the trailers they purchased from Harrison Ford; keep them in mind if in need of a trailer or towing vehicle.
In February, we had a grand total of four riders from LOHC and additional friends from Erie OHC. Although the weather was a little sour, they enjoyed themselves and are sweeter for it. I’d like to extend a big thank you to Dr. Barb Musolf, DVM from our club who gave a very informative talk about equine laminitis. We appreciate learning how we can be proactive to help avoid this serious health problem as well as recognize symptoms and learn what to do if it becomes a medical issue for our horse.
We will venture out to North Chagrin for an 11 a.m. ride on Saturday April 7. Carole Kenyon is our contact for this ride. Please see our Lorain County OHC calendar for directions. Plan to pack a lunch.
The Equine Affaire is at the State Fair grounds in Columbus April 12 – 15. There are amazing events and vendors there. You can check out the details online or contact one of our officers. The evening horse show is quite entertaining but check ahead for tickets as they often sell out. There is so much to see, learn and do; you won’t be disappointed!
Monday, April 16 we will hold our membership meeting at CVC with refreshments included. Plan to come at 6:30 to learn about trailer maintenance. This presentation will be given by Harrison Ford’s Trailer Division with the meeting following. Saturday, April 21 is a scheduled Trail Maintenance at Charlemont. Please meet at 9 a.m. in the parking lot on New London Eastern. Afterward, we will head to Wellington Reservation for trail maintenance. Then on to the best part; Dairy Queen for lunch and ice cream! Please wear boot and gloves and bring chain saws and nippers if you have them. The more the merrier. It’s a good way to burn off those winter calories. Contact Bob Budi for details.
Sunday, April 22 we will ride at Charlemont at 1;30 p.m. on the cleaned up trails. We will meet at the parking lot on New London Eastern. Judy Budi is the contact for this ride. April 28 we plan to cleanup trails at Kipton Reservation. Please join us at 9 a.m. at the small gravel parking lot on the west side of Route 511 just south of Route 20. Contact Bob Budi if you have questions. Once again, boots, gloves, chain saws and nippers are a plus. There you have it; another option to help burn off those unwanted pounds before bathing suit weather arrives.
Cinco De Mayo will be here before you know it and we will celebrate with a ride on Saturday, May 5 at Wetmore in the Cuyahoga National Park with a ride out time at 11 a.m. Cheryl Muhek is the contact for this ride. Carriages will be permitted on the Carlisle trails April 7,12 and 15 and May 5. Giddy up!
Hello LOHC riders! It’s time to stow away those snow shoes and don those cowboy boots. It’s finally spring time in northeast Ohio. No fooling!
Our April calendar sponsor is Harrison Ford in Wellington. They offer a fantastic selection of new and used trailers. Several riders in our club have been very happy with the trailers they purchased from Harrison Ford; keep them in mind if in need of a trailer or towing vehicle.
In February, we had a grand total of four riders from LOHC and additional friends from Erie OHC. Although the weather was a little sour, they enjoyed themselves and are sweeter for it. I’d like to extend a big thank you to Dr. Barb Musolf, DVM from our club who gave a very informative talk about equine laminitis. We appreciate learning how we can be proactive to help avoid this serious health problem as well as recognize symptoms and learn what to do if it becomes a medical issue for our horse.
We will venture out to North Chagrin for an 11 a.m. ride on Saturday April 7. Carole Kenyon is our contact for this ride. Please see our Lorain County OHC calendar for directions. Plan to pack a lunch.
The Equine Affaire is at the State Fair grounds in Columbus April 12 – 15. There are amazing events and vendors there. You can check out the details online or contact one of our officers. The evening horse show is quite entertaining but check ahead for tickets as they often sell out. There is so much to see, learn and do; you won’t be disappointed!
Monday, April 16 we will hold our membership meeting at CVC with refreshments included. Plan to come at 6:30 to learn about trailer maintenance. This presentation will be given by Harrison Ford’s Trailer Division with the meeting following. Saturday, April 21 is a scheduled Trail Maintenance at Charlemont. Please meet at 9 a.m. in the parking lot on New London Eastern. Afterward, we will head to Wellington Reservation for trail maintenance. Then on to the best part; Dairy Queen for lunch and ice cream! Please wear boot and gloves and bring chain saws and nippers if you have them. The more the merrier. It’s a good way to burn off those winter calories. Contact Bob Budi for details.
Sunday, April 22 we will ride at Charlemont at 1;30 p.m. on the cleaned up trails. We will meet at the parking lot on New London Eastern. Judy Budi is the contact for this ride. April 28 we plan to cleanup trails at Kipton Reservation. Please join us at 9 a.m. at the small gravel parking lot on the west side of Route 511 just south of Route 20. Contact Bob Budi if you have questions. Once again, boots, gloves, chain saws and nippers are a plus. There you have it; another option to help burn off those unwanted pounds before bathing suit weather arrives.
Cinco De Mayo will be here before you know it and we will celebrate with a ride on Saturday, May 5 at Wetmore in the Cuyahoga National Park with a ride out time at 11 a.m. Cheryl Muhek is the contact for this ride. Carriages will be permitted on the Carlisle trails April 7,12 and 15 and May 5. Giddy up!
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By: Kathy Duncan
Think green my friends. Spring is just around the corner and those delicious four leaf clovers will make your horses kick up their heels and do a jig like a leprechaun. Come on out for our Annual St. Patrick’s Day Ride on Saturday March 17 at the Carlisle Equestrian Center. Jazz up your horse in green and/or yourself and maybe you’ll find a pot of gold or at least Nate’s famous pot of stew at the end of the rainbow at 3 p.m. in the enclosed pavilion.
On March 24 there will be a State OHC meeting in Delaware, Ohio, beginning at 10 a.m. If interested in attending please contact Jim Wallace. Our monthly membership meeting will be held on March 19 at 7 p.m. We will have our Trail Mile awards presentation by Brenda Lang and a free safety inspection of members tack by Kym Farley, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Kym has her own tack shop and can help you with tack repairs or questions you may have about proper tack fitting or maintenance. She also is a sales person for new saddles and Hit Air vests that many in our club are now wearing as a preventive measure in the event of a fall from a horse. Being a physical therapist that has worked with individuals that have had spinal cord injuries, I purchased one for myself as I feel that these Hit Air vests are a small price to pay to protect my neck and back from a serious injury. While on the topic of safety, please consider wearing a helmet because head trauma can result in a lifelong disability as well.
This leads me to our Valley Tack March Madness Sale held at 6780 Center Road (Route 303) on Friday March 23 from 9-11 p.m. Valley Tach has been a supportive store for us over many years and they happen to be our sponsor of the month. Valley Tack offer an exceptional variety of boots as well as English and western wear. If you need a new or used saddle, check out their wide array of saddles, as well.
Another fun way to spend Friday, March 23 is to attend the Weaver Leather Supply factory tour starting at 10 a.m. in Mt. Hope, Ohio. They manufacture a large variety of leather and nylon goods. We will then proceed to lunch and at 1:30 p.m. we will tour Fairview County Sales. This company specializes in harnesses and tack made from biothane. In addition, they are builders of horse-drawn vehicles. If interested, contact Jim Wallace with questions you may have regarding this outing.
Saturday March 24 plan to join in the fun at Wellington Reservation for a short day ride starting at 1 p.m. This ride takes you through open fields, past numerous ponds and wetlands and winds through wooded areas in a few places along the way. It’s a great place to bird watch so consider bringing a pair of binoculars if you have them. More than once I have seen bald eagles soaring above us. Sue Mollica will be our contact person for this ride. Please note that carriages are permitted on the Carlisle Reservation Trails on March 6, 10, 15, and 18.
We are gathering at North Chagrin on Saturday, April 7 for a ride at 11 a.m. Plan to park at the oxbow Trailhead off Oxbow Lane (across from Rogers Road) which runs off Chagrin River Road between Route 6 and Wilson Mill Road the driveway will be on the right after turning onto Oxbow Lane. Carole Kenyon is our contact for this ride.
Let us leap for joy with the anticipation that warmer days will be upon us sooner than later!
Think green my friends. Spring is just around the corner and those delicious four leaf clovers will make your horses kick up their heels and do a jig like a leprechaun. Come on out for our Annual St. Patrick’s Day Ride on Saturday March 17 at the Carlisle Equestrian Center. Jazz up your horse in green and/or yourself and maybe you’ll find a pot of gold or at least Nate’s famous pot of stew at the end of the rainbow at 3 p.m. in the enclosed pavilion.
On March 24 there will be a State OHC meeting in Delaware, Ohio, beginning at 10 a.m. If interested in attending please contact Jim Wallace. Our monthly membership meeting will be held on March 19 at 7 p.m. We will have our Trail Mile awards presentation by Brenda Lang and a free safety inspection of members tack by Kym Farley, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Kym has her own tack shop and can help you with tack repairs or questions you may have about proper tack fitting or maintenance. She also is a sales person for new saddles and Hit Air vests that many in our club are now wearing as a preventive measure in the event of a fall from a horse. Being a physical therapist that has worked with individuals that have had spinal cord injuries, I purchased one for myself as I feel that these Hit Air vests are a small price to pay to protect my neck and back from a serious injury. While on the topic of safety, please consider wearing a helmet because head trauma can result in a lifelong disability as well.
This leads me to our Valley Tack March Madness Sale held at 6780 Center Road (Route 303) on Friday March 23 from 9-11 p.m. Valley Tach has been a supportive store for us over many years and they happen to be our sponsor of the month. Valley Tack offer an exceptional variety of boots as well as English and western wear. If you need a new or used saddle, check out their wide array of saddles, as well.
Another fun way to spend Friday, March 23 is to attend the Weaver Leather Supply factory tour starting at 10 a.m. in Mt. Hope, Ohio. They manufacture a large variety of leather and nylon goods. We will then proceed to lunch and at 1:30 p.m. we will tour Fairview County Sales. This company specializes in harnesses and tack made from biothane. In addition, they are builders of horse-drawn vehicles. If interested, contact Jim Wallace with questions you may have regarding this outing.
Saturday March 24 plan to join in the fun at Wellington Reservation for a short day ride starting at 1 p.m. This ride takes you through open fields, past numerous ponds and wetlands and winds through wooded areas in a few places along the way. It’s a great place to bird watch so consider bringing a pair of binoculars if you have them. More than once I have seen bald eagles soaring above us. Sue Mollica will be our contact person for this ride. Please note that carriages are permitted on the Carlisle Reservation Trails on March 6, 10, 15, and 18.
We are gathering at North Chagrin on Saturday, April 7 for a ride at 11 a.m. Plan to park at the oxbow Trailhead off Oxbow Lane (across from Rogers Road) which runs off Chagrin River Road between Route 6 and Wilson Mill Road the driveway will be on the right after turning onto Oxbow Lane. Carole Kenyon is our contact for this ride.
Let us leap for joy with the anticipation that warmer days will be upon us sooner than later!
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By: Kathy Duncan
Happy Valentine’s Day! Remember to give your horse or the one who mucks the stalls a hug on Valentine’s Day. This month we will have our Sweetheart Day Ride on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Equestrian Center at Carlisle with refreshment after the ride in the enclosed pavilion.
This month our sponsor is C & L Shoes located in West Salem, Ohio. They feature a great selection of items to meet your outdoor needs, check them out. Our Membership meeting will be held at the Carlisle Visitor Center on Monday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. We will have refreshments while we listen to Barb Musolf, DMV speak to us about laminitis (founder) in horses.
Carriages may be out on the trails at Carlisle on Feb. 6, 10, 15, and 18 so be cautious please.
Thanks to all who helped take down the Christmas display. It was a really beautiful display, so I hope you were able to view it over the holiday season.
We have a wonderful calendar of events planned this year. Our events are listed on our Lorain OHC calendar, in our Corral Lorain newsletter, the Lorain OHC website and via emails for updated/changes to the events. Please note that events may be canceled or delayed due to inclement weather or other unexpected reasons at times, so it is best to check your email or contact the event organizer prior to the event when in doubt.
May your rides be filled with sugar and spice and everything nice. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Remember to give your horse or the one who mucks the stalls a hug on Valentine’s Day. This month we will have our Sweetheart Day Ride on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Equestrian Center at Carlisle with refreshment after the ride in the enclosed pavilion.
This month our sponsor is C & L Shoes located in West Salem, Ohio. They feature a great selection of items to meet your outdoor needs, check them out. Our Membership meeting will be held at the Carlisle Visitor Center on Monday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. We will have refreshments while we listen to Barb Musolf, DMV speak to us about laminitis (founder) in horses.
Carriages may be out on the trails at Carlisle on Feb. 6, 10, 15, and 18 so be cautious please.
Thanks to all who helped take down the Christmas display. It was a really beautiful display, so I hope you were able to view it over the holiday season.
We have a wonderful calendar of events planned this year. Our events are listed on our Lorain OHC calendar, in our Corral Lorain newsletter, the Lorain OHC website and via emails for updated/changes to the events. Please note that events may be canceled or delayed due to inclement weather or other unexpected reasons at times, so it is best to check your email or contact the event organizer prior to the event when in doubt.
May your rides be filled with sugar and spice and everything nice. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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