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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 May and Happy Mother’s Day all you moms. Wow, we went from snow to mud in northeastern Ohio in the blink of an eye. I’m insisting that our horses head to the spa before going out in public, no doubt about it. I’m just thinking that this could be a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift from dad and the kids.
Our Lorain County May calendar sponsor is Centerra Country Store. There you will find Purina, Buckeye and Nature’s Blend feed available. Kathi Green is the equine nutrition specialist for Centerra. She encourages customers to contact her for all their nutritional needs at either (440) 321-9996 or at her email address, [email protected]. Centerra is noted to be a Purina expert dealer. We thank Centerra for their ongoing support.
At our March membership meeting, Brenda Lang gave out the trail mile awards. Brenda spent many hours tallying up mileage and saddle hours and the top individuals were recognized and provided awards. In the men’s category, Billy Garn placed first with 755 miles, Dennis Cutnaw placed second with 510 miles and Ronald Hoover placed third with 415 miles. In the women’s category, Kelly Denes placed first with 1,421 miles, Wendy Gillum placed second with 978 miles and Sue Mollica placed third with 763 miles. In the youth category Isabel Kenyon placed first with 266 miles, Reagan Crumpler placed second with 242 miles and Ava Kenyon placed third with 228 miles. In the category of saddle hours, Deb Hurlburt, had the highest amount with 79 hours among the adults and Adriana Kuhn had the highest amount with 282 hours for the youth. Lorain submitted a total of 16,306 miles. Edison Woods was the most ridden. Our out-of-state miles were 2,304. We applaud all our individuals with the highest numbers and also want to thank our members who took the time to record and submit their hours to Brenda. Brenda forwards them to our state OHC who then shares them with our state officials who are in charge of providing funding to help keep our trails open. If we want to enjoy our horse trails we must all make it a point to submit our miles to make it known how often we utilize the trails. From my experience over the years, it takes but a fraction of a minute to enter this data and perhaps 15 minutes at the end of the year to add up and submit your data to the Trail Miles coordinator. I personally believe we can all do this for the good of our Ohio Horseman’s Council. Together let’s make our voices heard!
Some Lorain members journeyed to The Road to the Horse at The Kentucky Horse Park in March and reportedly had a wonderful time. It is known as the World Championship of Colt Starting, where world renowned colt starters from around the globe competed. Lorain members were able to observe world-class horsemanship and attend a variety of educational clinics of their choosing.
We had a ride at Edison Woods Metro Park in Berlin Heights, Ohio in early April. Several members enjoyed winding through the beautiful woods and had the opportunity to see the spring wild flowers poking through the soil.
Typically twice yearly we have scheduled trail maintenance unless more clean up days for safe use of the trails become necessary. The first one is Saturday May 9 beginning at Charlemont at 9 a.m. and possibly moving on to Wellington if needed. Watch for e-mails in case it is postponed. ATV’s are loaded up with chain saws, hand tools, and safety gear and off to work we go, hi ho, to clear all the downed logs, briars and other debris found on the trails. The volunteers provide a great service to all those who partake in horseback riding on these fine trails. Afterwards, a stop at the local Dairy Queen for lunch is enjoyed. All who are able are asked to come and lend a hand. Please refer to the Lorain County OHC website for details.
The weekend of May 15-17, we’ll be camping at Van Buren, Ohio. Please note that if you are planning to attend our Lorain County OHC meeting on May 18, starting at 7 p.m., we will be at Wellington Reservation instead of Carlisle. We have a day ride set for Charlemont Reservation on Saturday, May 23 at 11 a.m. By then, many wildflowers should be in bloom and as long as Mother Nature doesn’t interfere with high winds, the trails should be pristine! Saturday, May 30 we have a ride scheduled at Wetmore in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. We will ride out at noon. This is a lovely place to ride with creek crossings and plenty of hills for your horse to traverse. Many of us find it a good place to muscle up our horses in preparation for more rigorous riding in the southern part of Ohio as well as the mountains in our surrounding states. We also have a day ride scheduled for Mohican on June 6 beginning at 11 a.m. We will meet at the trailhead/horse camp area. It’s exciting to have so many options beginning again with the warmer weather! Let’s all plan to get out and enjoy our horses.
Happy May and Happy Mother’s Day all you moms. Wow, we went from snow to mud in northeastern Ohio in the blink of an eye. I’m insisting that our horses head to the spa before going out in public, no doubt about it. I’m just thinking that this could be a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift from dad and the kids.
Our Lorain County May calendar sponsor is Centerra Country Store. There you will find Purina, Buckeye and Nature’s Blend feed available. Kathi Green is the equine nutrition specialist for Centerra. She encourages customers to contact her for all their nutritional needs at either (440) 321-9996 or at her email address, [email protected]. Centerra is noted to be a Purina expert dealer. We thank Centerra for their ongoing support.
At our March membership meeting, Brenda Lang gave out the trail mile awards. Brenda spent many hours tallying up mileage and saddle hours and the top individuals were recognized and provided awards. In the men’s category, Billy Garn placed first with 755 miles, Dennis Cutnaw placed second with 510 miles and Ronald Hoover placed third with 415 miles. In the women’s category, Kelly Denes placed first with 1,421 miles, Wendy Gillum placed second with 978 miles and Sue Mollica placed third with 763 miles. In the youth category Isabel Kenyon placed first with 266 miles, Reagan Crumpler placed second with 242 miles and Ava Kenyon placed third with 228 miles. In the category of saddle hours, Deb Hurlburt, had the highest amount with 79 hours among the adults and Adriana Kuhn had the highest amount with 282 hours for the youth. Lorain submitted a total of 16,306 miles. Edison Woods was the most ridden. Our out-of-state miles were 2,304. We applaud all our individuals with the highest numbers and also want to thank our members who took the time to record and submit their hours to Brenda. Brenda forwards them to our state OHC who then shares them with our state officials who are in charge of providing funding to help keep our trails open. If we want to enjoy our horse trails we must all make it a point to submit our miles to make it known how often we utilize the trails. From my experience over the years, it takes but a fraction of a minute to enter this data and perhaps 15 minutes at the end of the year to add up and submit your data to the Trail Miles coordinator. I personally believe we can all do this for the good of our Ohio Horseman’s Council. Together let’s make our voices heard!
Some Lorain members journeyed to The Road to the Horse at The Kentucky Horse Park in March and reportedly had a wonderful time. It is known as the World Championship of Colt Starting, where world renowned colt starters from around the globe competed. Lorain members were able to observe world-class horsemanship and attend a variety of educational clinics of their choosing.
We had a ride at Edison Woods Metro Park in Berlin Heights, Ohio in early April. Several members enjoyed winding through the beautiful woods and had the opportunity to see the spring wild flowers poking through the soil.
Typically twice yearly we have scheduled trail maintenance unless more clean up days for safe use of the trails become necessary. The first one is Saturday May 9 beginning at Charlemont at 9 a.m. and possibly moving on to Wellington if needed. Watch for e-mails in case it is postponed. ATV’s are loaded up with chain saws, hand tools, and safety gear and off to work we go, hi ho, to clear all the downed logs, briars and other debris found on the trails. The volunteers provide a great service to all those who partake in horseback riding on these fine trails. Afterwards, a stop at the local Dairy Queen for lunch is enjoyed. All who are able are asked to come and lend a hand. Please refer to the Lorain County OHC website for details.
The weekend of May 15-17, we’ll be camping at Van Buren, Ohio. Please note that if you are planning to attend our Lorain County OHC meeting on May 18, starting at 7 p.m., we will be at Wellington Reservation instead of Carlisle. We have a day ride set for Charlemont Reservation on Saturday, May 23 at 11 a.m. By then, many wildflowers should be in bloom and as long as Mother Nature doesn’t interfere with high winds, the trails should be pristine! Saturday, May 30 we have a ride scheduled at Wetmore in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. We will ride out at noon. This is a lovely place to ride with creek crossings and plenty of hills for your horse to traverse. Many of us find it a good place to muscle up our horses in preparation for more rigorous riding in the southern part of Ohio as well as the mountains in our surrounding states. We also have a day ride scheduled for Mohican on June 6 beginning at 11 a.m. We will meet at the trailhead/horse camp area. It’s exciting to have so many options beginning again with the warmer weather! Let’s all plan to get out and enjoy our horses.
Men Award Miles Winners
Sue Mollica, Places Third for Women's Mileage
Youth Winners at Award Night
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By: Tony Monyak
April showers bring May flowers. Speaking of buttercup, it was good to see Shaun and his family at the Valentines Day ride. Denise is back in the saddle in record time after her little incident and doing great. We had a good showing that day and some nice treats after. Vince came through with the hot coffee and we all surely appreciated that.
Thank you to our April sponsor Harrison Trailers. They have supported our club for many years and we can’t thank them enough.
Don’t forget about the April Fools Ride on the 4th at Edison and North Chagrin Ride on the 24th. We also have a day trip to the Merry-Go-Round Museum in Sandusky on the 8th followed by the Equine Affaire that weekend. Membership meeting will be held on the 20th, 7 p.m. at the Wellington Reservation Visitor Center. I hope to see everyone there. May 1 we have an Amish Country Tour and May 3 our Pie and Derby Day ride at Carlisle. Bring your favorite pie and showoff them fancy Derby Hats.
As we get our trailers ready for the first campout weekend in May at Van Buren, I thought maybe we could talk about prep for the season. We had a tire blow out coming home from Tennessee last year and I was glad I was prepared. If you don’t have trailer insurance or roadside assistance, you need to have the right tools for the job. A steel trailer helper ramp and a battery impact gun will make quick work of a tire change. Maybe keep a small 12v compressor under the seat. Check all tire pressures and inspect tire wear. What I missed was the very inside of our tires were wore completely down, even though there was plenty of visible thread on the outsides. Don’t forget to check the pressure on that spare tire. Having three emergency triangles to set up or even some flares will help warn oncoming traffic to move over. I had Lara jump up and down waving her hands, which also works. Check battery water levels, fill with distilled water only, and power them full with a charger. Inspect plug, clean and apply Dielectric connector protector. Lastly, grease wheel bearings, goose neck and ball. If all else fails, phone a friend and someone from the club will be on the way to help. Hopefully one of these reminders helps everyone have a safe and fun camping season.
April showers bring May flowers. Speaking of buttercup, it was good to see Shaun and his family at the Valentines Day ride. Denise is back in the saddle in record time after her little incident and doing great. We had a good showing that day and some nice treats after. Vince came through with the hot coffee and we all surely appreciated that.
Thank you to our April sponsor Harrison Trailers. They have supported our club for many years and we can’t thank them enough.
Don’t forget about the April Fools Ride on the 4th at Edison and North Chagrin Ride on the 24th. We also have a day trip to the Merry-Go-Round Museum in Sandusky on the 8th followed by the Equine Affaire that weekend. Membership meeting will be held on the 20th, 7 p.m. at the Wellington Reservation Visitor Center. I hope to see everyone there. May 1 we have an Amish Country Tour and May 3 our Pie and Derby Day ride at Carlisle. Bring your favorite pie and showoff them fancy Derby Hats.
As we get our trailers ready for the first campout weekend in May at Van Buren, I thought maybe we could talk about prep for the season. We had a tire blow out coming home from Tennessee last year and I was glad I was prepared. If you don’t have trailer insurance or roadside assistance, you need to have the right tools for the job. A steel trailer helper ramp and a battery impact gun will make quick work of a tire change. Maybe keep a small 12v compressor under the seat. Check all tire pressures and inspect tire wear. What I missed was the very inside of our tires were wore completely down, even though there was plenty of visible thread on the outsides. Don’t forget to check the pressure on that spare tire. Having three emergency triangles to set up or even some flares will help warn oncoming traffic to move over. I had Lara jump up and down waving her hands, which also works. Check battery water levels, fill with distilled water only, and power them full with a charger. Inspect plug, clean and apply Dielectric connector protector. Lastly, grease wheel bearings, goose neck and ball. If all else fails, phone a friend and someone from the club will be on the way to help. Hopefully one of these reminders helps everyone have a safe and fun camping season.
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By: Tony Monyak
Spring is in the air and so is Billy’s shirt! It will be nice to see Billy in his natural habitat again and he gives true meaning to the term ‘bareback’ riding.
As the snowbirds make their way back to wonderful Ohio we all look forward to our first club campout in May at Van Buren. If the weather improves, some may sneak out for a weekend away beforehand. It’s been a long winter, and the horses could use the exercise.
We would like to thank our March sponsor Willow Creek Veterinary Service in Medina. March 14 is our St. Patrick’s Day ride at Hinckley followed by our casserole meeting night on the 16th where we pass out trail mile awards. It’s always amazing the number of trail miles we all can put on in one year considering only 25 percent of our members turned them in. Let’s make it 50 percent next year.
A few of us will be heading down to Kentucky Horse Park on the 19th for the Road to the Horse competition. This will be my third year attending and it’s always been an excellent event showcasing some of the world’s top trainers and the different technics used to break a horse. Don’t forget about the Wellington Reservation Day ride on the 28th.
Last month we had our first ride of the year, the Sweetheart ride. We had several incidents last year with hikers, bikers, and even a dog or two. When I first started trail riding, I learned quickly to be prepared for the worst when passing anyone or anything. I am still learning how to ride in a group but still found these tips helpful. Ask permission to pass. Wait for everyone to mount before any rider leaves. Wait at the bottom of a hill for everyone to descend. Never run past another horse and ask everyone before speeding up. Move downstream so everyone can drink, wait for everyone to quench their thirst and don’t ride off until everyone is back in the saddle. Lastly, wait for everyone to be loaded up before driving away. I know last year there were challenges with some hikers, but I think respectful communication, education, and collaboration can go a long way. As I tell my teams, a bad encounter with one person can ruin it for the whole group. I know there are signs and trail rules to be followed, but do they really read it or even have knowledge of it. Be nice and assume that most don’t know how to yield to a horse. If we set a good example the next interaction could be a good one.
Happy trails, we are all looking forward to a fun and safe riding season.
Spring is in the air and so is Billy’s shirt! It will be nice to see Billy in his natural habitat again and he gives true meaning to the term ‘bareback’ riding.
As the snowbirds make their way back to wonderful Ohio we all look forward to our first club campout in May at Van Buren. If the weather improves, some may sneak out for a weekend away beforehand. It’s been a long winter, and the horses could use the exercise.
We would like to thank our March sponsor Willow Creek Veterinary Service in Medina. March 14 is our St. Patrick’s Day ride at Hinckley followed by our casserole meeting night on the 16th where we pass out trail mile awards. It’s always amazing the number of trail miles we all can put on in one year considering only 25 percent of our members turned them in. Let’s make it 50 percent next year.
A few of us will be heading down to Kentucky Horse Park on the 19th for the Road to the Horse competition. This will be my third year attending and it’s always been an excellent event showcasing some of the world’s top trainers and the different technics used to break a horse. Don’t forget about the Wellington Reservation Day ride on the 28th.
Last month we had our first ride of the year, the Sweetheart ride. We had several incidents last year with hikers, bikers, and even a dog or two. When I first started trail riding, I learned quickly to be prepared for the worst when passing anyone or anything. I am still learning how to ride in a group but still found these tips helpful. Ask permission to pass. Wait for everyone to mount before any rider leaves. Wait at the bottom of a hill for everyone to descend. Never run past another horse and ask everyone before speeding up. Move downstream so everyone can drink, wait for everyone to quench their thirst and don’t ride off until everyone is back in the saddle. Lastly, wait for everyone to be loaded up before driving away. I know last year there were challenges with some hikers, but I think respectful communication, education, and collaboration can go a long way. As I tell my teams, a bad encounter with one person can ruin it for the whole group. I know there are signs and trail rules to be followed, but do they really read it or even have knowledge of it. Be nice and assume that most don’t know how to yield to a horse. If we set a good example the next interaction could be a good one.
Happy trails, we are all looking forward to a fun and safe riding season.
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By: Kathy Duncan
Hello horse lovers! Love is in the air, and I have a few thoughts about how us horse lovers can show love to our horses. For starters, keep an eye on your horse’s weight. The cold weather can burn up a lot of calories or if they are not exercised perhaps they may be gaining too much weight. Provide extra hay as needed to keep them warm and consider blanketing and make sure they have adequate shelter from the wind. Watch that your horses are drinking adequate amounts of water. Our water buckets have been freezing so we provide heated ones too. Clean and check their hooves for thrush regularly and treat as needed. Also, regularly remove mud and snow build up. When it’s bitterly cold we tend to rush the chores, but these are important details to keep track of in the cold weather. Perhaps a ride and a treat or two on Valentine’s Day is a lovely thought for our great steeds on Valentine’s Day.
Our Lorain County OHC calendar sponsor for February is C & L Shoes located in West Salem, Ohio. Thank you, C & L, for your support.
Our Christmas party was well attended. The food was catered, and the food was delicious and plentiful. Sue Mollica did a wonderful job organizing and running this event and we are sincerely thankful for all her effort. Everyone brought cookies for dessert and to share with our Lorain County Park employees and they were yummy. In February, our Lorain County OHC has a Sweetheart day ride at the Carlisle Equestrian Center scheduled on Saturday, February 14 beginning at 1 p.m. Please bring your own refreshments. Sue Mollica has agreed to be the contact for this ride.
Please note that we will not have a membership meeting in February. The Northeast Area OHC Regional Meeting will be held at 3909 Broadview Road in Richfield, Ohio, on Sunday, February 21, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. if anyone would like to attend. Wendy Pugh is the contact person. Lastly, we will be sledding at Wellington Reservoir on Saturday, February 28. Those who went had a blast last year and hopefully the weather will be snowy for sledding again this year. It’ll be a great way to meet up with others in our club in a fun way. Additionally, walking up the hill can help burn those holiday goodies off our bodies.
Please remember that Sunday, March 8 we need to move our clocks forward so we will have more sunlight! You may want to check the Lorain County OHC website for March events or the Lorain County OHC calendar if you are a member of this chapter as a number of events are planned, especially if you want to attend the State OHC Meeting in Newark on Saturday, March 14 and/or the Road to the Horse at the Kentucky Horse Park set for March 19-22. Jim Wallace is the contact for the State Meeting and Lara Monyak is the contact for the Road to the Horse event.
We hope you all have a lovely Valentine’s Day. It’s a great day to give your horse some special attention.
Hello horse lovers! Love is in the air, and I have a few thoughts about how us horse lovers can show love to our horses. For starters, keep an eye on your horse’s weight. The cold weather can burn up a lot of calories or if they are not exercised perhaps they may be gaining too much weight. Provide extra hay as needed to keep them warm and consider blanketing and make sure they have adequate shelter from the wind. Watch that your horses are drinking adequate amounts of water. Our water buckets have been freezing so we provide heated ones too. Clean and check their hooves for thrush regularly and treat as needed. Also, regularly remove mud and snow build up. When it’s bitterly cold we tend to rush the chores, but these are important details to keep track of in the cold weather. Perhaps a ride and a treat or two on Valentine’s Day is a lovely thought for our great steeds on Valentine’s Day.
Our Lorain County OHC calendar sponsor for February is C & L Shoes located in West Salem, Ohio. Thank you, C & L, for your support.
Our Christmas party was well attended. The food was catered, and the food was delicious and plentiful. Sue Mollica did a wonderful job organizing and running this event and we are sincerely thankful for all her effort. Everyone brought cookies for dessert and to share with our Lorain County Park employees and they were yummy. In February, our Lorain County OHC has a Sweetheart day ride at the Carlisle Equestrian Center scheduled on Saturday, February 14 beginning at 1 p.m. Please bring your own refreshments. Sue Mollica has agreed to be the contact for this ride.
Please note that we will not have a membership meeting in February. The Northeast Area OHC Regional Meeting will be held at 3909 Broadview Road in Richfield, Ohio, on Sunday, February 21, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. if anyone would like to attend. Wendy Pugh is the contact person. Lastly, we will be sledding at Wellington Reservoir on Saturday, February 28. Those who went had a blast last year and hopefully the weather will be snowy for sledding again this year. It’ll be a great way to meet up with others in our club in a fun way. Additionally, walking up the hill can help burn those holiday goodies off our bodies.
Please remember that Sunday, March 8 we need to move our clocks forward so we will have more sunlight! You may want to check the Lorain County OHC website for March events or the Lorain County OHC calendar if you are a member of this chapter as a number of events are planned, especially if you want to attend the State OHC Meeting in Newark on Saturday, March 14 and/or the Road to the Horse at the Kentucky Horse Park set for March 19-22. Jim Wallace is the contact for the State Meeting and Lara Monyak is the contact for the Road to the Horse event.
We hope you all have a lovely Valentine’s Day. It’s a great day to give your horse some special attention.
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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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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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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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