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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
Hello from Lorain County OHC. We hope you enjoyed the summer riding, fairs and shows. Our council has had many fun opportunities to choose from this summer and still more are on the way this autumn.
I’d like to take a moment to recognize and thank our September calendar sponsor, Tack N More in New London, Ohio.
We’d like to thank Tony Monyak who donated his time and talent to build a wood mounting block with supplies paid for by our Lorain County OHC. It was presented at our July meeting and placed at the Carlisle Equestrian Center where it will be utilized by many individuals over the years. This is another fine example of horsemen helping horsemen.
We’ve enjoyed our summer meetings out of doors at the Carlisle Equestrian Center with tasty potlucks both in June and July and an ice cream social in August.
Those in our council who traveled to Ben’s Happy Trails in Scioto County located within the Shawnee State Forest found it to offer some hilly trails that helped muscle up their steeds. They chose sites with electricity so that they could turn on their air conditioners as the weather was quite toasty. They also found a pool at a nearby state park that was wonderfully refreshing.
The West Branch State Park campout was a great time. Folks enjoyed the shady trails and their sites overlooking the lake. Some of the gals even took their inflatable horses for a swim to cool off. Holly reported that the ground bees stung her horse multiple times and she got some welts herself. If your horse starts to act odd such as stomping in place or kicking at its belly, it may be that it has disturbed a nest. If that is the case, move away from the bees as quickly and safely as possible. Informing the others in your group what has occurred will help also. Another good idea is to carry medical supplies for bee stings.
On September 11-13, we plan to attend the Chili Cook-off/State ride hosted by Ashland OHC at Mohican State Forest. Those who plan to day ride on Saturday should plan to park across the street at the baseball fields. The Lorain OHC will ride-out at 11 a.m. Jim Wallace is the contact for this ride. Another option that weekend is to attend the Erie County OHC Poker Run at Edison Woods Metroparks on Saturday, September 12. There is also camping permitted. If attending, please plan to park at 8111 Smokey Road in Berlin Heights. This is a fundraiser so there is a fee to participate which includes a poker hand, lunch and prizes. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Please check the Lorain County OHC website for full details. Beth Behrens is the contact for this ride.
On Monday, September 21 we will meet for our membership meeting at Carlisle Visitor Center in the Black River Room at 7 p.m. On the agenda that evening is the nomination of officers for 2027 so start thinking about an individual you feel would be a good candidate for the various officer positions. Please note that you may nominate yourself or any other warm body who is part of our Lorain Council.
On Saturday, September 26 we will be having a day ride at Malabar Farms. It is quite scenic, with water crossings, fields, woods, farm animals and Mount Jeez to ascend. Atop Mount Jeez, you will be able to look out over the farm and rolling hills. When you descend, you may wish to stop at the Malabar Farms Visitor Center. Inside you will find restrooms, a nature center and a gift shop where they sell a variety of nice souvenirs and plenty of delicious snacks.
September 27 through October 2 we will be camping at Big Elk Lick Horse Camp located in the Allegheny Mountains, Pennsylvania, where we will ride primarily logging, gas and mining roads. Wild elk are in the area and are magnificent to see and hear. Please check the Lorain County OHC website for full details. Ric and Char Augustin are the contacts for this camping trip.
The Quarter Horse Congress will be held in Columbus, Ohio, from September 27 through October 26. There are many opportunities to watch competitions of all sorts. In addition, live demonstrations from top-notch trainers will be offered throughout the month. Many vendors are on site for horse related merchandise. Horse trailers of all sorts, both new and used are also available for purchase. You will find further information on the Quarter Horse Congress website.
The Beaver Creek campout is October 2-4. It is located in Liverpool, Ohio. Billy and Cheryl Garn are the contacts. Sites are primitive. You are advised to haul your own water for you and your horse. There are 23 miles of bridle trails and several creek crossings. The Mill Festival will be held on Saturday, October 3. Convenient tie lines are available near the festival. There are plenty of food trucks but if you want the hand-dipped ice cream you better go early as it often sells out quickly.
Our last campout of this year is scheduled for October 8-11 at Pine Creek Horse Camp in Hocking Hills. Sites include water, electric and two stalls. There are showers and facilities on the premises. Be sure to be on the lookout for Deb H. as she is often lurking about and is wanted for excessive shenanigans. Laura Monyak is the contact for this ride for all camping questions for Lorain County OHC members.
We hope you get time to enjoy all the excitement each horse opportunity has to offer.
Hello from Lorain County OHC. We hope you enjoyed the summer riding, fairs and shows. Our council has had many fun opportunities to choose from this summer and still more are on the way this autumn.
I’d like to take a moment to recognize and thank our September calendar sponsor, Tack N More in New London, Ohio.
We’d like to thank Tony Monyak who donated his time and talent to build a wood mounting block with supplies paid for by our Lorain County OHC. It was presented at our July meeting and placed at the Carlisle Equestrian Center where it will be utilized by many individuals over the years. This is another fine example of horsemen helping horsemen.
We’ve enjoyed our summer meetings out of doors at the Carlisle Equestrian Center with tasty potlucks both in June and July and an ice cream social in August.
Those in our council who traveled to Ben’s Happy Trails in Scioto County located within the Shawnee State Forest found it to offer some hilly trails that helped muscle up their steeds. They chose sites with electricity so that they could turn on their air conditioners as the weather was quite toasty. They also found a pool at a nearby state park that was wonderfully refreshing.
The West Branch State Park campout was a great time. Folks enjoyed the shady trails and their sites overlooking the lake. Some of the gals even took their inflatable horses for a swim to cool off. Holly reported that the ground bees stung her horse multiple times and she got some welts herself. If your horse starts to act odd such as stomping in place or kicking at its belly, it may be that it has disturbed a nest. If that is the case, move away from the bees as quickly and safely as possible. Informing the others in your group what has occurred will help also. Another good idea is to carry medical supplies for bee stings.
On September 11-13, we plan to attend the Chili Cook-off/State ride hosted by Ashland OHC at Mohican State Forest. Those who plan to day ride on Saturday should plan to park across the street at the baseball fields. The Lorain OHC will ride-out at 11 a.m. Jim Wallace is the contact for this ride. Another option that weekend is to attend the Erie County OHC Poker Run at Edison Woods Metroparks on Saturday, September 12. There is also camping permitted. If attending, please plan to park at 8111 Smokey Road in Berlin Heights. This is a fundraiser so there is a fee to participate which includes a poker hand, lunch and prizes. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Please check the Lorain County OHC website for full details. Beth Behrens is the contact for this ride.
On Monday, September 21 we will meet for our membership meeting at Carlisle Visitor Center in the Black River Room at 7 p.m. On the agenda that evening is the nomination of officers for 2027 so start thinking about an individual you feel would be a good candidate for the various officer positions. Please note that you may nominate yourself or any other warm body who is part of our Lorain Council.
On Saturday, September 26 we will be having a day ride at Malabar Farms. It is quite scenic, with water crossings, fields, woods, farm animals and Mount Jeez to ascend. Atop Mount Jeez, you will be able to look out over the farm and rolling hills. When you descend, you may wish to stop at the Malabar Farms Visitor Center. Inside you will find restrooms, a nature center and a gift shop where they sell a variety of nice souvenirs and plenty of delicious snacks.
September 27 through October 2 we will be camping at Big Elk Lick Horse Camp located in the Allegheny Mountains, Pennsylvania, where we will ride primarily logging, gas and mining roads. Wild elk are in the area and are magnificent to see and hear. Please check the Lorain County OHC website for full details. Ric and Char Augustin are the contacts for this camping trip.
The Quarter Horse Congress will be held in Columbus, Ohio, from September 27 through October 26. There are many opportunities to watch competitions of all sorts. In addition, live demonstrations from top-notch trainers will be offered throughout the month. Many vendors are on site for horse related merchandise. Horse trailers of all sorts, both new and used are also available for purchase. You will find further information on the Quarter Horse Congress website.
The Beaver Creek campout is October 2-4. It is located in Liverpool, Ohio. Billy and Cheryl Garn are the contacts. Sites are primitive. You are advised to haul your own water for you and your horse. There are 23 miles of bridle trails and several creek crossings. The Mill Festival will be held on Saturday, October 3. Convenient tie lines are available near the festival. There are plenty of food trucks but if you want the hand-dipped ice cream you better go early as it often sells out quickly.
Our last campout of this year is scheduled for October 8-11 at Pine Creek Horse Camp in Hocking Hills. Sites include water, electric and two stalls. There are showers and facilities on the premises. Be sure to be on the lookout for Deb H. as she is often lurking about and is wanted for excessive shenanigans. Laura Monyak is the contact for this ride for all camping questions for Lorain County OHC members.
We hope you get time to enjoy all the excitement each horse opportunity has to offer.
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By: Kathy Duncan
Hello Corral readers. Our Lorain County OHC has been traveling around the state hitting up a variety of horse experiences this summer. We have had a number of day rides and horse camping trips so far. Some have taken part in competitions while others have enjoyed traveling to neighboring states.
Our August calendar sponsor is Litchfield Veterinary Clinic located in Litchfield, Ohio. Litchfield Veterinary Clinic cares for small animals and has been providing veterinary care in Medina County for many decades. Our horse council appreciates your sponsorship!
Our Mohican day ride in June was a bit of a washout. Those who were camping nearby at Malabar Farms the day before studied the forecast well into the evening and decided to go for a short ride. Unfortunately, they missed the short loop and Mother Nature let loose about one hour into the ride. At the end of the ride, all the riders and horses looked as if they’d been through a car wash. A sizable number of Lorain riders filled up the Salt Fork horse campground. Since a sizable area was blocked off due to construction of an additional bathroom, many rigs had close neighbors. As they say, there’s nothing like going camping to get away from it all. Our potluck on Saturday evening was delicious with plenty of food to go around. We celebrated Chris’s birthday with a yummy cake.
Unfortunately, while riding, one of our members saddle slipped sideways and he landed on the ground with a thud. We all heard the loud pop when his Hit Air vest canister went off. Fortunately, his Hit Air vest inflated and thus cushioned his fall so that he was not badly injured.
Our August schedule includes camping in Ohio at West Branch State Park and Alum Creek State Park and also at Big Elk horse camp in Pennsylvania. Our day rides include a ride at Charlemont Reservation and also Bedford Reservation. Volunteers are needed to help with the trail maintenance scheduled for Charlemont Reservation on August 15. All volunteers are asked to meet at the trailhead located at 48600 New London-Eastern Road in New London at 9 a.m. Clearing the trails for the good of all horse riders is a good motto for horse riders to live by. When riding throughout Ohio, I for one am so grateful when the trails are safe from downed trees and briars, although an occasional blackberry along the way could be a tasty treat. Our August membership meeting will be held on August 17 at 7 p.m. but if you like ice cream we will be serving up delicious sundaes beginning at 6:30 p.m. We will be at the pavilion at the Equine Center at Carlisle Reservation. All are welcome.
Looking ahead to September, in Ohio we have scheduled campouts at AEP in Conesville and the Chili Cook Off at Mohican State Forest. We also have a day ride at Malabar Farm. We will be back at Big Elk Lick in Pennsylvania toward the end of the month. All our events are located on our Lorain County OHC website for all to reference. I hope you all have the opportunity to enjoy your horses during these warm days of summer.
Hello Corral readers. Our Lorain County OHC has been traveling around the state hitting up a variety of horse experiences this summer. We have had a number of day rides and horse camping trips so far. Some have taken part in competitions while others have enjoyed traveling to neighboring states.
Our August calendar sponsor is Litchfield Veterinary Clinic located in Litchfield, Ohio. Litchfield Veterinary Clinic cares for small animals and has been providing veterinary care in Medina County for many decades. Our horse council appreciates your sponsorship!
Our Mohican day ride in June was a bit of a washout. Those who were camping nearby at Malabar Farms the day before studied the forecast well into the evening and decided to go for a short ride. Unfortunately, they missed the short loop and Mother Nature let loose about one hour into the ride. At the end of the ride, all the riders and horses looked as if they’d been through a car wash. A sizable number of Lorain riders filled up the Salt Fork horse campground. Since a sizable area was blocked off due to construction of an additional bathroom, many rigs had close neighbors. As they say, there’s nothing like going camping to get away from it all. Our potluck on Saturday evening was delicious with plenty of food to go around. We celebrated Chris’s birthday with a yummy cake.
Unfortunately, while riding, one of our members saddle slipped sideways and he landed on the ground with a thud. We all heard the loud pop when his Hit Air vest canister went off. Fortunately, his Hit Air vest inflated and thus cushioned his fall so that he was not badly injured.
Our August schedule includes camping in Ohio at West Branch State Park and Alum Creek State Park and also at Big Elk horse camp in Pennsylvania. Our day rides include a ride at Charlemont Reservation and also Bedford Reservation. Volunteers are needed to help with the trail maintenance scheduled for Charlemont Reservation on August 15. All volunteers are asked to meet at the trailhead located at 48600 New London-Eastern Road in New London at 9 a.m. Clearing the trails for the good of all horse riders is a good motto for horse riders to live by. When riding throughout Ohio, I for one am so grateful when the trails are safe from downed trees and briars, although an occasional blackberry along the way could be a tasty treat. Our August membership meeting will be held on August 17 at 7 p.m. but if you like ice cream we will be serving up delicious sundaes beginning at 6:30 p.m. We will be at the pavilion at the Equine Center at Carlisle Reservation. All are welcome.
Looking ahead to September, in Ohio we have scheduled campouts at AEP in Conesville and the Chili Cook Off at Mohican State Forest. We also have a day ride at Malabar Farm. We will be back at Big Elk Lick in Pennsylvania toward the end of the month. All our events are located on our Lorain County OHC website for all to reference. I hope you all have the opportunity to enjoy your horses during these warm days of summer.
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By: Kathy Duncan
Hello Corral readers. It’s exciting to think that our country is 250 years old! Of course back then, our only forms of land transportation included walking, horseback riding, horse-drawn carriages and wagons. As much as I love to ride my steed, I have to say, I do appreciate my heated car seats in the winter and traveling by airplane to far-away places, sorry Banjo.
This month we’d like to thank Equine Massage Therapy by Deb, LLC for being our Lorain County OHC calendar sponsor. Deb serves Medina and surrounding counties and may be reached by phone at (330) 421-4080, by Facebook: Equine Massage by Deb or by email: [email protected].
Our first official campout was held at Van Buren back in May. The terrain is flat so it’s fun to move out or you can take it easy if your horse is not quite ready for the challenge of hills. In June, we had a wonderful ride at Wetmore in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on a picture perfect day. This trail has beautiful ravines, some steep hills and stretches of flat areas along the way. There are also creek crossings and a few short bridges to cross. Barb M. was our contact for this ride and she explained that at times the parking lot at the Wetmore Road trailhead can fill up quickly. Barb shared that if that is the case, a second parking lot on Quick Road provides access to the Wetmore trail and horse rigs are allowed to use this lot, as well. Thanks Barb for this great bit of advice!
Our July calendar is jam packed with fun riding opportunities. The Northeast Regional Ride at Mohican is always a blast. Our Wayne County OHC neighbors offer a great time and their hospitality is very welcoming. These fine folks always provide us with tasty meals followed by great stories around the campfire. Mohican riding has a lot to offer including mature trees to offer plenty of shade along the way, hills, ravines, creek crossing. In addition, year after year, many of us have enjoyed the ride to the lodge as it provides a great view of the Pleasant Hill Reservoir. It’s cool to see the jet skis and power boats zoom by as we sit and enjoy our lunch; however, on really hot days I’ve been tempted to see if they’d make a 2 hour trade, i.e. a boat for a horse.
A day ride to Malabar Farm in Lucas, Ohio is on the schedule for Lorain this month on July 11. It’s another wonderful place to catch a glimpse of Pleasant Hills Reservoir in the distance once you reach the top of Mount Jeez. In addition, we enjoy traversing through wooded areas, old orchards, meadows and past the cattle. A word to the wise though, the fence is hot! A few years back, my horse became startled by a horse acting up and almost backed up into the fence; to this day my hair gets curly just thinking about it. If you get a chance, take a peek inside the visitor center while at Malabar Farm as it offers educational exhibits about the Bromfield’s environmentally friendly farming practices, restrooms and a gift shop where they sell ice cream and other tasty treats. Tie lines and picnic tables are near the visitor center. July 17-19, we are heading south to Ben’s Happy Trails Riding Stable and Campground located in Otway, Ohio. Many of us have never been there and are looking forward to what they have to offer. Thank you Jackie M. for being the contact person for this ride.
Monday, July 20 we plan to have our membership meeting at Carlisle Equestrian Center. We will meet at 7 p.m. for our meeting with a potluck at 6:30 p.m. in the open pavilion. Please join us if you are able. We won’t bite unless you take the last of Cheryl’s home-made elderberry dessert. On July 25 we plan to ride at Edison Woods Metropark located in Berlin Heights for a ride. It’s flat terrain and has plenty of space to ride through meadows and woods. July 31-August 2 we will be camping at West Branch State Park in Portage County, Ohio. They offer 20 miles of beautiful, multi-loop bridle trails that wind through wooded ravines and open meadows. We like camping here in the summer as the lake is so refreshing to swim in after a ride on the trails. Thanks Holly T. for being our contact person for this ride.
We will be at Alum Creek State Park August 7-9. It is located in Delaware County, Ohio. The 43 miles of trails range from easy to challenging. Our club likes the variety of the trails here at Alum Creek State Park. We hope to see you out on the trails and at our monthly meetings. We are a good-sized club and we are horse riders who are ready and willing to help you in any way we can with your horse endeavors!
Hello Corral readers. It’s exciting to think that our country is 250 years old! Of course back then, our only forms of land transportation included walking, horseback riding, horse-drawn carriages and wagons. As much as I love to ride my steed, I have to say, I do appreciate my heated car seats in the winter and traveling by airplane to far-away places, sorry Banjo.
This month we’d like to thank Equine Massage Therapy by Deb, LLC for being our Lorain County OHC calendar sponsor. Deb serves Medina and surrounding counties and may be reached by phone at (330) 421-4080, by Facebook: Equine Massage by Deb or by email: [email protected].
Our first official campout was held at Van Buren back in May. The terrain is flat so it’s fun to move out or you can take it easy if your horse is not quite ready for the challenge of hills. In June, we had a wonderful ride at Wetmore in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on a picture perfect day. This trail has beautiful ravines, some steep hills and stretches of flat areas along the way. There are also creek crossings and a few short bridges to cross. Barb M. was our contact for this ride and she explained that at times the parking lot at the Wetmore Road trailhead can fill up quickly. Barb shared that if that is the case, a second parking lot on Quick Road provides access to the Wetmore trail and horse rigs are allowed to use this lot, as well. Thanks Barb for this great bit of advice!
Our July calendar is jam packed with fun riding opportunities. The Northeast Regional Ride at Mohican is always a blast. Our Wayne County OHC neighbors offer a great time and their hospitality is very welcoming. These fine folks always provide us with tasty meals followed by great stories around the campfire. Mohican riding has a lot to offer including mature trees to offer plenty of shade along the way, hills, ravines, creek crossing. In addition, year after year, many of us have enjoyed the ride to the lodge as it provides a great view of the Pleasant Hill Reservoir. It’s cool to see the jet skis and power boats zoom by as we sit and enjoy our lunch; however, on really hot days I’ve been tempted to see if they’d make a 2 hour trade, i.e. a boat for a horse.
A day ride to Malabar Farm in Lucas, Ohio is on the schedule for Lorain this month on July 11. It’s another wonderful place to catch a glimpse of Pleasant Hills Reservoir in the distance once you reach the top of Mount Jeez. In addition, we enjoy traversing through wooded areas, old orchards, meadows and past the cattle. A word to the wise though, the fence is hot! A few years back, my horse became startled by a horse acting up and almost backed up into the fence; to this day my hair gets curly just thinking about it. If you get a chance, take a peek inside the visitor center while at Malabar Farm as it offers educational exhibits about the Bromfield’s environmentally friendly farming practices, restrooms and a gift shop where they sell ice cream and other tasty treats. Tie lines and picnic tables are near the visitor center. July 17-19, we are heading south to Ben’s Happy Trails Riding Stable and Campground located in Otway, Ohio. Many of us have never been there and are looking forward to what they have to offer. Thank you Jackie M. for being the contact person for this ride.
Monday, July 20 we plan to have our membership meeting at Carlisle Equestrian Center. We will meet at 7 p.m. for our meeting with a potluck at 6:30 p.m. in the open pavilion. Please join us if you are able. We won’t bite unless you take the last of Cheryl’s home-made elderberry dessert. On July 25 we plan to ride at Edison Woods Metropark located in Berlin Heights for a ride. It’s flat terrain and has plenty of space to ride through meadows and woods. July 31-August 2 we will be camping at West Branch State Park in Portage County, Ohio. They offer 20 miles of beautiful, multi-loop bridle trails that wind through wooded ravines and open meadows. We like camping here in the summer as the lake is so refreshing to swim in after a ride on the trails. Thanks Holly T. for being our contact person for this ride.
We will be at Alum Creek State Park August 7-9. It is located in Delaware County, Ohio. The 43 miles of trails range from easy to challenging. Our club likes the variety of the trails here at Alum Creek State Park. We hope to see you out on the trails and at our monthly meetings. We are a good-sized club and we are horse riders who are ready and willing to help you in any way we can with your horse endeavors!
Crumpler Family at Van Buren
Lara, Bill. Jackie + Barb-Wetmore
Happy Birthday Jim and Traveler, 100 years old together!
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Happy Father’s Day! Relax and enjoy your special day.
This month we’d like to thank Spencer Feed and Supply located in Spencer, Ohio, for sponsoring our June calendar page.
Many of us attended the Equine Affaire in Columbus, Ohio. We enjoyed the seminars, shows, exhibits and of course, the shopping!
At our April meeting, we recognized Brenda L. who has been our Trail Miles Coordinator for the past 20 plus years. Brenda worked very hard at educating our council as to the importance of recording and turning in our miles and saddle hours each year. She also took charge of compiling and distributing the awards for those with the highest number of miles and hours. who We now welcome Lara M. has graciously accepted the responsibility of this important duty for our council. As a means to determine ways to increase participation in mileage collection, Lara and Wendy P. led us in a discussion where tips were shared that hopefully will help our members find it simpler to collect their data. Various horse tracking apps were shared and reminders were given to record our miles in our council calendars for easy retrieval at the end of the year. Our goal is to further increase our mileage reporting to help retain current horse trails and hopefully add new ones by providing documentation to our state officials showing how much we utilize the trails.
We have been day riding at Edison Woods, North Chagrin and Carlisle. Quite a good group of us traveled to Amish Country for a day trip stopping for a tour at the Ernest Warther Museum in Dover. Mr. Warther is recognized as a World Master Carver. He hand carved over 60 steam engines. We also visited Triple R Stables, a training facility in Millersburg, where we received a tour by Ray Raber and viewed horse schooling demonstrations. During our visit, Mr. Raber, event coordinator the Horseman’s Mission, for explained that the Horseman’s he Mission was developed as felt there was a need to provide good horse training and teaching in his local area of Millersburg, Ohio. The event includes four days of clinics, colt starting competitions and evening shows focusing on horsemanship and faith. Well-known trainers as well as local talent will be showcased this October 14-17 at the Holmes County Fairgrounds in Millersburg, Ohio.
Many of us donned Kentucky Derby hats for our Pie Ride held May 3. It was a race to the finish to be first in line for the pie and so other goodies that were oh delicious. We’d like to thank Karen N. for being the contact for this ride and Vince and Sue M. for having the beverages ready.
Lorain County OHC Junior Ambassador Reagan Crumpler wrote following news regarding what they have done the lately. Reagan shared, “At the Equine Affaire, four Junior Ambassadors from the Lorain Chapter helped out at the OHC booth by handing out mustaches to put on for kids passing by and take pictures in the photo booth. They also handed out other types of information such as trail maps. Our chapter had a field trip to the Merry-Go-Round Museum in Sandusky. There was a fun scavenger hunt for the kids, coloring activities, and a ride on old merry-go-round. They sure don’t make merry-go-rounds as fast as they used to! It was lots of fun. Junior Ambassadors also had a scavenger hunt for the May 3 Pie Ride. So far we are off to a fun spring in Lorain County. At the March State meeting one of our own Lorain Chapter Junior Ambassadors was presented with the Northeast Region high point belt buckle. She worked hard throughout the year accumulating points by trail riding, showing, farm sitting, interviewing equine professionals, and much more. Anyone under 18 with an OHC membership can be a Junior Ambassador and compete for this year’s buckle. Sign your young horse enthusiast up for the OHC’s Junior Ambassador Program today on the OHC website!”
Please note that on Monday, June membership meeting will be outside at the 15, our Carlisle Equestrian Center outdoor pavilion. It begins at 7 p.m. We will have a potluck dinner at 6:30 ahead of meeting. June 19-21 we will be the at Salt Fork State Park. Salt Fork has 36 miles of trails to explore. You can traverse through hills, ravines and meadows that run adjacent to the lake. Enjoy the summer riding as even on a hot day, the woods provide nature’s air conditioning.
Happy Father’s Day! Relax and enjoy your special day.
This month we’d like to thank Spencer Feed and Supply located in Spencer, Ohio, for sponsoring our June calendar page.
Many of us attended the Equine Affaire in Columbus, Ohio. We enjoyed the seminars, shows, exhibits and of course, the shopping!
At our April meeting, we recognized Brenda L. who has been our Trail Miles Coordinator for the past 20 plus years. Brenda worked very hard at educating our council as to the importance of recording and turning in our miles and saddle hours each year. She also took charge of compiling and distributing the awards for those with the highest number of miles and hours. who We now welcome Lara M. has graciously accepted the responsibility of this important duty for our council. As a means to determine ways to increase participation in mileage collection, Lara and Wendy P. led us in a discussion where tips were shared that hopefully will help our members find it simpler to collect their data. Various horse tracking apps were shared and reminders were given to record our miles in our council calendars for easy retrieval at the end of the year. Our goal is to further increase our mileage reporting to help retain current horse trails and hopefully add new ones by providing documentation to our state officials showing how much we utilize the trails.
We have been day riding at Edison Woods, North Chagrin and Carlisle. Quite a good group of us traveled to Amish Country for a day trip stopping for a tour at the Ernest Warther Museum in Dover. Mr. Warther is recognized as a World Master Carver. He hand carved over 60 steam engines. We also visited Triple R Stables, a training facility in Millersburg, where we received a tour by Ray Raber and viewed horse schooling demonstrations. During our visit, Mr. Raber, event coordinator the Horseman’s Mission, for explained that the Horseman’s he Mission was developed as felt there was a need to provide good horse training and teaching in his local area of Millersburg, Ohio. The event includes four days of clinics, colt starting competitions and evening shows focusing on horsemanship and faith. Well-known trainers as well as local talent will be showcased this October 14-17 at the Holmes County Fairgrounds in Millersburg, Ohio.
Many of us donned Kentucky Derby hats for our Pie Ride held May 3. It was a race to the finish to be first in line for the pie and so other goodies that were oh delicious. We’d like to thank Karen N. for being the contact for this ride and Vince and Sue M. for having the beverages ready.
Lorain County OHC Junior Ambassador Reagan Crumpler wrote following news regarding what they have done the lately. Reagan shared, “At the Equine Affaire, four Junior Ambassadors from the Lorain Chapter helped out at the OHC booth by handing out mustaches to put on for kids passing by and take pictures in the photo booth. They also handed out other types of information such as trail maps. Our chapter had a field trip to the Merry-Go-Round Museum in Sandusky. There was a fun scavenger hunt for the kids, coloring activities, and a ride on old merry-go-round. They sure don’t make merry-go-rounds as fast as they used to! It was lots of fun. Junior Ambassadors also had a scavenger hunt for the May 3 Pie Ride. So far we are off to a fun spring in Lorain County. At the March State meeting one of our own Lorain Chapter Junior Ambassadors was presented with the Northeast Region high point belt buckle. She worked hard throughout the year accumulating points by trail riding, showing, farm sitting, interviewing equine professionals, and much more. Anyone under 18 with an OHC membership can be a Junior Ambassador and compete for this year’s buckle. Sign your young horse enthusiast up for the OHC’s Junior Ambassador Program today on the OHC website!”
Please note that on Monday, June membership meeting will be outside at the 15, our Carlisle Equestrian Center outdoor pavilion. It begins at 7 p.m. We will have a potluck dinner at 6:30 ahead of meeting. June 19-21 we will be the at Salt Fork State Park. Salt Fork has 36 miles of trails to explore. You can traverse through hills, ravines and meadows that run adjacent to the lake. Enjoy the summer riding as even on a hot day, the woods provide nature’s air conditioning.
Barb fiding on a carousel horse
Lorain Junior Ambassadors volunteered at Equine Affaire.
Derby hat winners at Pie Ride.
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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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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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