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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
Hi there everyone! Now that the summer days are winding down, the cooler days ahead may just be the ticket for the sluggish horses and riders that have been more in the mood for a siesta rather than a mid-day trail ride-so kick up your heels and be ready for some fun fall rides.
Our September calendar sponsor is Lance’s Trailer Sales located in Athens, Ohio.
Thanks Jim and Laura Wallace, our Lorain contacts who were at the Malabar day ride for Lorain County. Jim shared that they happened upon Wayne and Holmes Counties OHC volunteers busily clearing the trails. I must say thank you to the trail crew for doing trail maintenance so timely for us folks up north. Several more Lorain riders were planning on coming the following day and would also enjoy the tidy trails. The weekend campout at West Branch was a good time judging by the riders on rubber horses in the lake. (Hmm, I’m wondering if it’s permissible to add extra miles for riding a rubber horse). Thanks, Holly for being the contact. The Wetmore Day ride was a bit wet, so Sue Mollica commented that the ride was cut short unfortunately. (Perhaps that’s how it got the name Wetmore). Sue, we thank you for being the Wetmore ride contact person.
In September, please plan to support Erie County OHC by attending the Poker Run at Edison Woods Metroparks in Berlin Heights. It will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9th with registration beginning at 9 a.m. All poker run riders need to be back by 2 p.m. Camping is available on Friday after 2 p.m. with no fee for camping. If interested contact Lynn Sparks. Meet at the Smokey Road Trailhead. There are tie lines, water for horses and flush restrooms. Please contact Beth Behrens for further information.
The Chili Cook-off State Ride hosted by Ashland OHC will be held Sept. 15 - 17. It is held at Mohican State Forest. Reservations are required. The Ashland contact is Tim Tuttle from Ashland County. Lorain OHC members who plan to day ride on Saturday need to park across the street at the baseball fields and be ready to ride out at 11 a.m. Jim Wallace is Lorain County OHC’s contact. Jim, we thank you for being the contact for this ride.
This month we will hold our meeting on Monday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Carlisle Visitor Center Black River Room at 7 p.m. At this meeting we will hold nominations of officers for 2024, so think of someone including yourself that may have the time and talent to assist our council where needed.
September 22 - 24 we will travel to the Northwest Area Regional Ride at Van Buren State Park located in Van Buren, Ohio. You must have a reservation for this ride. September 26 - October 22 the Quarter Horse Congress will be at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. There is a great itinerary of things to do and watch and all sorts of venders to boot. You can check them out further at https://www.quarterhorsecongress. com. September 29 - October 1 we will be at Beaver Creek for a campout, located in East Liverpool. Reservations are required through reserveohio.com. Billy and Cheryl Garn are the club contacts, thank you Garn’s. It is advised to bring your own water for you and your horse. The sites are primitive with latrines, water and tie ups. The trails are very scenic with several creek crossings.
October 1 - 8 we will be at Big Elk Lick Horse Camp in Benezette, Pa., again. We thank you Char and Ric Augustin for being the contact persons for this ride. Reservations are required and the camp is usually full months in advance. If by chance you need to cancel, please call the camp as soon as possible to allow someone else to have the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful area where the elk run wild.
Enjoy the autumn rides with the cooler weather.
Hi there everyone! Now that the summer days are winding down, the cooler days ahead may just be the ticket for the sluggish horses and riders that have been more in the mood for a siesta rather than a mid-day trail ride-so kick up your heels and be ready for some fun fall rides.
Our September calendar sponsor is Lance’s Trailer Sales located in Athens, Ohio.
Thanks Jim and Laura Wallace, our Lorain contacts who were at the Malabar day ride for Lorain County. Jim shared that they happened upon Wayne and Holmes Counties OHC volunteers busily clearing the trails. I must say thank you to the trail crew for doing trail maintenance so timely for us folks up north. Several more Lorain riders were planning on coming the following day and would also enjoy the tidy trails. The weekend campout at West Branch was a good time judging by the riders on rubber horses in the lake. (Hmm, I’m wondering if it’s permissible to add extra miles for riding a rubber horse). Thanks, Holly for being the contact. The Wetmore Day ride was a bit wet, so Sue Mollica commented that the ride was cut short unfortunately. (Perhaps that’s how it got the name Wetmore). Sue, we thank you for being the Wetmore ride contact person.
In September, please plan to support Erie County OHC by attending the Poker Run at Edison Woods Metroparks in Berlin Heights. It will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9th with registration beginning at 9 a.m. All poker run riders need to be back by 2 p.m. Camping is available on Friday after 2 p.m. with no fee for camping. If interested contact Lynn Sparks. Meet at the Smokey Road Trailhead. There are tie lines, water for horses and flush restrooms. Please contact Beth Behrens for further information.
The Chili Cook-off State Ride hosted by Ashland OHC will be held Sept. 15 - 17. It is held at Mohican State Forest. Reservations are required. The Ashland contact is Tim Tuttle from Ashland County. Lorain OHC members who plan to day ride on Saturday need to park across the street at the baseball fields and be ready to ride out at 11 a.m. Jim Wallace is Lorain County OHC’s contact. Jim, we thank you for being the contact for this ride.
This month we will hold our meeting on Monday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Carlisle Visitor Center Black River Room at 7 p.m. At this meeting we will hold nominations of officers for 2024, so think of someone including yourself that may have the time and talent to assist our council where needed.
September 22 - 24 we will travel to the Northwest Area Regional Ride at Van Buren State Park located in Van Buren, Ohio. You must have a reservation for this ride. September 26 - October 22 the Quarter Horse Congress will be at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. There is a great itinerary of things to do and watch and all sorts of venders to boot. You can check them out further at https://www.quarterhorsecongress. com. September 29 - October 1 we will be at Beaver Creek for a campout, located in East Liverpool. Reservations are required through reserveohio.com. Billy and Cheryl Garn are the club contacts, thank you Garn’s. It is advised to bring your own water for you and your horse. The sites are primitive with latrines, water and tie ups. The trails are very scenic with several creek crossings.
October 1 - 8 we will be at Big Elk Lick Horse Camp in Benezette, Pa., again. We thank you Char and Ric Augustin for being the contact persons for this ride. Reservations are required and the camp is usually full months in advance. If by chance you need to cancel, please call the camp as soon as possible to allow someone else to have the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful area where the elk run wild.
Enjoy the autumn rides with the cooler weather.
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By: Kathy Duncan
Lorain County OHC summer fun continues on. We’ve been enjoying a sampling of our amazing Ohio trails and great potlucks this past month and we have more fantastic rides still on the books for the coming months.
This August, the Litchfield Veterinary Clinic has kindly sponsored our calendar. They are thankful for all those who trust them with their furry friends.
We had a beautiful weekend at the Pleasant Hill ride and campout June 16-18. The ride was hosted by Ashland County OHC. A 50/50 raffle brought in a sizeable sum of money to help keep the horse camp and trails in good condition. It was shared that swivel hooks were recently added to all the tie lines for the horse’s comfort with money from previous fundraisers. The camp was full and the trails at Pleasant Hill and Malabar were very rideable. We had some great story telling going on around the evening campfires, for sure. Billy and Cheryl shared stories of their Rooster ‘Little Man’ who is very attached to Billy; running to him when he comes home from work each day and who loves to sit on his lap to be petted.
We had a great potluck at our June membership meeting featuring hamburgers and hot dogs grilled to perfection with the help of Sherry Hoover and Karen Norton, as well as Vince and Sue Mollica who helped with the beverages and supplies. We very much thank you for your time.
The NE area Regional ride at Mohican was held June 30-July 2. Several Lorain members attended. Wayne County sponsored the ride and it was amazing as usual. They provided delicious food both Friday and Saturday night and made us all feel welcome. Wayne County is celebrating 50 years as a council and had delicious cakes they included with our Saturday evening meal. Wayne County is dedicated to maintaining the trails at Mohican and Malabar Farm State Park and it has been a challenge with the past tornado of 2022 that destroyed many trails. The regional ride had a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and a poker run to help raise funds to keep up these beautiful parks and also to donate money to a local charity. Thank you to Marline Smalley and all the Wayne County members who put on this wonderful weekend.
We have a day ride scheduled at Hinckley Reservation on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. We will plan to meet at the Rte. 606 Trailhead.
The Bark Camp State Park campout is set for Aug. 11-13. You must have a reservation to get a site. There are 24 miles of bridle trails to explore. All sites are equipped with electricity, port-a-johns and bathroom facilities are at a nearby location.
Plan to attend the Monday, Aug. 14 membership meeting. We will meet at the Carlisle Equestrian Center at 7 p.m.
The Big Elk Lick Horse Camping trip is scheduled for Aug. 17-23. Reservations had to be made well in advance. If you need to cancel, please give the camp host ample time as there is a long waiting list since this is such a popular experience. Remember, you must have a current Coggins test and a 30-day health certificate. The club contacts are Ric and Char Augustin. Thank you to the Augustin’s for being our contact.
Our Lorain County Fair is Aug. 20-27 at the Wellington County Fairgrounds. Please consider supporting the 4-H clubs by attending events at the fair. It is a great fair!
On Saturday, Aug. 26 we have a scheduled trail maintenance day set for Charlemont Reservation. Club volunteers are needed to groom Charlemont Reservation. Please consider giving a morning of your day to help keep these trails clear and safe to ride. Jim Wallace is the contact.
Spur for the Cure is set for Saturday, Aug. 26. This is a two-hour group trail ride. A $50 donation includes lunch, gifts, prizes and more. You can follow them on Facebook for further details on this year’s ride or contact Kathi Green at kgreen@centerracoop.com for further details.
Sunday, Aug. 27 we will be riding at Brecksville Reservation. The ride starts at 1 p.m. Plan to meet at the Meadows Trailhead.
Please mark your calendars for the Erie County OHC Poker Run at Edison Woods Metroparks in Berlin Heights on Saturday, Sept. 9. This is their fundraiser, fee to participate includes poker hand, lunch and prizes. Beth Behrens is the contact for this ride; thank you Beth.
Enjoy the rest of summer!
Lorain County OHC summer fun continues on. We’ve been enjoying a sampling of our amazing Ohio trails and great potlucks this past month and we have more fantastic rides still on the books for the coming months.
This August, the Litchfield Veterinary Clinic has kindly sponsored our calendar. They are thankful for all those who trust them with their furry friends.
We had a beautiful weekend at the Pleasant Hill ride and campout June 16-18. The ride was hosted by Ashland County OHC. A 50/50 raffle brought in a sizeable sum of money to help keep the horse camp and trails in good condition. It was shared that swivel hooks were recently added to all the tie lines for the horse’s comfort with money from previous fundraisers. The camp was full and the trails at Pleasant Hill and Malabar were very rideable. We had some great story telling going on around the evening campfires, for sure. Billy and Cheryl shared stories of their Rooster ‘Little Man’ who is very attached to Billy; running to him when he comes home from work each day and who loves to sit on his lap to be petted.
We had a great potluck at our June membership meeting featuring hamburgers and hot dogs grilled to perfection with the help of Sherry Hoover and Karen Norton, as well as Vince and Sue Mollica who helped with the beverages and supplies. We very much thank you for your time.
The NE area Regional ride at Mohican was held June 30-July 2. Several Lorain members attended. Wayne County sponsored the ride and it was amazing as usual. They provided delicious food both Friday and Saturday night and made us all feel welcome. Wayne County is celebrating 50 years as a council and had delicious cakes they included with our Saturday evening meal. Wayne County is dedicated to maintaining the trails at Mohican and Malabar Farm State Park and it has been a challenge with the past tornado of 2022 that destroyed many trails. The regional ride had a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and a poker run to help raise funds to keep up these beautiful parks and also to donate money to a local charity. Thank you to Marline Smalley and all the Wayne County members who put on this wonderful weekend.
We have a day ride scheduled at Hinckley Reservation on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. We will plan to meet at the Rte. 606 Trailhead.
The Bark Camp State Park campout is set for Aug. 11-13. You must have a reservation to get a site. There are 24 miles of bridle trails to explore. All sites are equipped with electricity, port-a-johns and bathroom facilities are at a nearby location.
Plan to attend the Monday, Aug. 14 membership meeting. We will meet at the Carlisle Equestrian Center at 7 p.m.
The Big Elk Lick Horse Camping trip is scheduled for Aug. 17-23. Reservations had to be made well in advance. If you need to cancel, please give the camp host ample time as there is a long waiting list since this is such a popular experience. Remember, you must have a current Coggins test and a 30-day health certificate. The club contacts are Ric and Char Augustin. Thank you to the Augustin’s for being our contact.
Our Lorain County Fair is Aug. 20-27 at the Wellington County Fairgrounds. Please consider supporting the 4-H clubs by attending events at the fair. It is a great fair!
On Saturday, Aug. 26 we have a scheduled trail maintenance day set for Charlemont Reservation. Club volunteers are needed to groom Charlemont Reservation. Please consider giving a morning of your day to help keep these trails clear and safe to ride. Jim Wallace is the contact.
Spur for the Cure is set for Saturday, Aug. 26. This is a two-hour group trail ride. A $50 donation includes lunch, gifts, prizes and more. You can follow them on Facebook for further details on this year’s ride or contact Kathi Green at kgreen@centerracoop.com for further details.
Sunday, Aug. 27 we will be riding at Brecksville Reservation. The ride starts at 1 p.m. Plan to meet at the Meadows Trailhead.
Please mark your calendars for the Erie County OHC Poker Run at Edison Woods Metroparks in Berlin Heights on Saturday, Sept. 9. This is their fundraiser, fee to participate includes poker hand, lunch and prizes. Beth Behrens is the contact for this ride; thank you Beth.
Enjoy the rest of summer!
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By: Kathy Duncan
Happy sizzling July everyone! Hope you have a wonderful July 4. It’s a great time to head for the hills or into the deep forest if you want a blast of nature’s air conditioning for you and your horse as many of us experienced when the temperatures soared to 90 degrees at Salt Fork where we had a campout the first weekend of June. We’d like to thank ADT Security LLC for kindly sponsoring our July calendar page.
The delicious pies and other desserts were a great draw at our annual pie ride held at Carlisle on May 14; we thank all who brought something to share. We held the Northeast Regional Ride/campout on May 21 at the Carlisle Equestrian Center. We had a very good turnout for the ride during the day and some stayed overnight to camp. We’d like to extend a great big thank you to Harrison Ford of Harrison Trailers located in Wellington for donating money for our poker run and food for the day. In addition, we would like to thank all of the council members who generously donated wonderful items for our door prizes. Moreover, thank you to all who volunteered to help and coordinate and run the regional ride activities.
June 3-5 we camped at Salt Fork State Park and had a whopping good time. We had 18 rigs and 28 campers that attended. We enjoyed visiting during coffee hour prepared by Vince and Sue each morning (thanks Vince and Sue for your hospitality). It was a 5 star café complete with pastries that mysteriously showed up each morning too. We then scattered in various directions to ride the 36 miles of ‘air conditioned’ trails that we found to be in very good condition. Many of us took a reprieve from the heat by swimming at the beach in the late afternoons. We enjoyed an amazing potluck with healthy food choices combined with tasty desserts; as one must have a balance in life, you know. After dinner we played ‘chair’ volleyball, corn hole and sat around the campfire sharing great stories.
Upcoming events for July include the Malabar day ride set for July 16 at 11 a.m. Jim and Laura Wallace kindly offered to be the contacts for this ride. Malabar offers beautiful views of the country side up on Mount Jeez, trails alongside of the farm and woods with a creek crossing here and there. We will meet at the Equestrian Center for our July 18 meeting at 7 p.m. if you would like to join us. July 22-24 we are camping at West Branch in Portage County where there are 26 miles of bridle trails. Holly Thompson graciously offered to be the contact for this ride. Our last ride of the month will be a day ride at Wetmore in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on July 30 at 10 a.m. We look forward to seeing you during July.
Happy sizzling July everyone! Hope you have a wonderful July 4. It’s a great time to head for the hills or into the deep forest if you want a blast of nature’s air conditioning for you and your horse as many of us experienced when the temperatures soared to 90 degrees at Salt Fork where we had a campout the first weekend of June. We’d like to thank ADT Security LLC for kindly sponsoring our July calendar page.
The delicious pies and other desserts were a great draw at our annual pie ride held at Carlisle on May 14; we thank all who brought something to share. We held the Northeast Regional Ride/campout on May 21 at the Carlisle Equestrian Center. We had a very good turnout for the ride during the day and some stayed overnight to camp. We’d like to extend a great big thank you to Harrison Ford of Harrison Trailers located in Wellington for donating money for our poker run and food for the day. In addition, we would like to thank all of the council members who generously donated wonderful items for our door prizes. Moreover, thank you to all who volunteered to help and coordinate and run the regional ride activities.
June 3-5 we camped at Salt Fork State Park and had a whopping good time. We had 18 rigs and 28 campers that attended. We enjoyed visiting during coffee hour prepared by Vince and Sue each morning (thanks Vince and Sue for your hospitality). It was a 5 star café complete with pastries that mysteriously showed up each morning too. We then scattered in various directions to ride the 36 miles of ‘air conditioned’ trails that we found to be in very good condition. Many of us took a reprieve from the heat by swimming at the beach in the late afternoons. We enjoyed an amazing potluck with healthy food choices combined with tasty desserts; as one must have a balance in life, you know. After dinner we played ‘chair’ volleyball, corn hole and sat around the campfire sharing great stories.
Upcoming events for July include the Malabar day ride set for July 16 at 11 a.m. Jim and Laura Wallace kindly offered to be the contacts for this ride. Malabar offers beautiful views of the country side up on Mount Jeez, trails alongside of the farm and woods with a creek crossing here and there. We will meet at the Equestrian Center for our July 18 meeting at 7 p.m. if you would like to join us. July 22-24 we are camping at West Branch in Portage County where there are 26 miles of bridle trails. Holly Thompson graciously offered to be the contact for this ride. Our last ride of the month will be a day ride at Wetmore in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on July 30 at 10 a.m. We look forward to seeing you during July.
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By: Kathy Duncan
Hello from Lorain County OHC. We hope you are ready for summertime fun with your horse! We wish to thank Spencer Feed and Supply, our June calendar sponsor.
Several LCOHC members attended the Equine Affaire this year and were afforded the opportunity to gain horse riding tips from numerous experts, view competitions, attend the Fantasia horse show and shop (of course).
At our April 17 membership meeting loads of information was shared with the following highlights as noted: Laura and Jim Wallace went to the State House and lobbied for trails along with the Ohio Trail Partnership (OTP). The group made 47 visits to the 150 state senators and state representatives. OTP got representatives to submit amendments to the governor’s budget that will increase funding for trails on non-ODNR properties and also funding for an economic impact state for trail use in Ohio. The budget should be done by July 1, 2023. An additional 4 million dollars was requested which also includes mountain bike trails.
The Wetmore parking lot is currently open but if the road is closed at some point, you can park at the parking lot on Quick Road to access the trails. Mohican Forest opened trails April 1. The Mohican campground pavilion and south day area is being used by loggers. You may need to park at the ballfield. The trail from Malabar State Park to Pleasant Hill is open but watch for signs as the trail was modified at Route 95. Please refer to the April 24 email sent of the April LCOHC meeting minutes for other information.
The 14 who were able to attend the Amish Country Tour found it educational, fun and tasty. The stops included C & L shoes, Trail Farm Supply, Bunker Hill Cheese-Heini’s, Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen, Bowman Bits and Oak Grove Carriage.
Charlemont trail maintenance was held on May 4. A huge thank you goes out to all 10 volunteers who worked hard to clear the trails and a special thanks to Ken Cornish, (Lorain County Metro- Parks Liason) who organized the trail maintenance. The workers split into two groups to clear both the north and south trails. One glitch was the water crossing on the north side was not safe enough to get the work equipment across to fully complete the north side so it will need to be finished at a later date.
Upcoming events are as follows: We will be horse riding/ camping at Pleasant Hill June 16-18. This event is hosted by Ashland County OHC. Go to the state website ohconline.com to make reservations. The Ashland contact is Tim Tuttle.
We will have our LCOHC meeting Monday, June 19 at the Carlisle Equestrian Center open pavilion at 7 p.m. Please join us for sharing of information from previous events, upcoming events, pertinent legislative news and trail riding updated information. It’s also a great way to stay connected with others in our council! On Saturday, June 24 we will be at Edison Woods Metroparks in Berlin Heights for a day ride. Plan to ride at 10 a.m. Meet at the Smokey Road Trailhead. Beth Behrens is the contact for this ride. June 30- July 4 Wayne County OHC will host a regional ride at Mohican. Contact Marline Smalley from Wayne County for reservations and further details. If you are unable to camp, please join us for a day ride at Mohican on Saturday, riding out at 11 a.m. Remember, you may need to park at the ballfield for the day ride due to logging operations. As always, stay safe and enjoy the ride.
Hello from Lorain County OHC. We hope you are ready for summertime fun with your horse! We wish to thank Spencer Feed and Supply, our June calendar sponsor.
Several LCOHC members attended the Equine Affaire this year and were afforded the opportunity to gain horse riding tips from numerous experts, view competitions, attend the Fantasia horse show and shop (of course).
At our April 17 membership meeting loads of information was shared with the following highlights as noted: Laura and Jim Wallace went to the State House and lobbied for trails along with the Ohio Trail Partnership (OTP). The group made 47 visits to the 150 state senators and state representatives. OTP got representatives to submit amendments to the governor’s budget that will increase funding for trails on non-ODNR properties and also funding for an economic impact state for trail use in Ohio. The budget should be done by July 1, 2023. An additional 4 million dollars was requested which also includes mountain bike trails.
The Wetmore parking lot is currently open but if the road is closed at some point, you can park at the parking lot on Quick Road to access the trails. Mohican Forest opened trails April 1. The Mohican campground pavilion and south day area is being used by loggers. You may need to park at the ballfield. The trail from Malabar State Park to Pleasant Hill is open but watch for signs as the trail was modified at Route 95. Please refer to the April 24 email sent of the April LCOHC meeting minutes for other information.
The 14 who were able to attend the Amish Country Tour found it educational, fun and tasty. The stops included C & L shoes, Trail Farm Supply, Bunker Hill Cheese-Heini’s, Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen, Bowman Bits and Oak Grove Carriage.
Charlemont trail maintenance was held on May 4. A huge thank you goes out to all 10 volunteers who worked hard to clear the trails and a special thanks to Ken Cornish, (Lorain County Metro- Parks Liason) who organized the trail maintenance. The workers split into two groups to clear both the north and south trails. One glitch was the water crossing on the north side was not safe enough to get the work equipment across to fully complete the north side so it will need to be finished at a later date.
Upcoming events are as follows: We will be horse riding/ camping at Pleasant Hill June 16-18. This event is hosted by Ashland County OHC. Go to the state website ohconline.com to make reservations. The Ashland contact is Tim Tuttle.
We will have our LCOHC meeting Monday, June 19 at the Carlisle Equestrian Center open pavilion at 7 p.m. Please join us for sharing of information from previous events, upcoming events, pertinent legislative news and trail riding updated information. It’s also a great way to stay connected with others in our council! On Saturday, June 24 we will be at Edison Woods Metroparks in Berlin Heights for a day ride. Plan to ride at 10 a.m. Meet at the Smokey Road Trailhead. Beth Behrens is the contact for this ride. June 30- July 4 Wayne County OHC will host a regional ride at Mohican. Contact Marline Smalley from Wayne County for reservations and further details. If you are unable to camp, please join us for a day ride at Mohican on Saturday, riding out at 11 a.m. Remember, you may need to park at the ballfield for the day ride due to logging operations. As always, stay safe and enjoy the ride.
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By: Kathy Duncan
Hello all! Hopefully your home and barn are still standing after these bad storms we had in our area. We’d like to thank Centerra County Store for being our Lorain County Ohio Horse Council May calendar sponsor. Centerra County Store has an Equine Specialist to help address your nutritional needs; even offering farm calls.
The members listed below received trail mile/saddle mile awards. In the men’s category Elmer (Billy) Garn was the top rider with 923 miles. Ronald Hoover was second with 607 miles and Bill Musolf was third with 476 miles. In the women’s category Kelly Denes placed first with 1337 miles, Holly Thompson was second with 1199 miles and Wendy Gillund placed third with 1094 miles. In the youth category, Morgan Denes placed first with 177 miles and Avery Eston was second with 101 miles. In the saddle hours category Deb Hurlbert had the highest with 157 miles. Lorain turned in a total number of 16,471 trail miles for 2022. The highest park trail use totals were as follows: Carlisle with 1955 miles, Edison Woods with 1057 miles and South Chagrin with 1056 miles. The top out of state place to ride was at Bennezette in Pennsylvania with 871 miles. Lorain OHC finished second in Ohio for trail miles recorded. Congratulations to our top riders for 2022 and to all who turned in their miles. Recording and sending in your miles at the end of the year is the best way to demonstrate to our state representatives that determine where to delegate the money to improve and add trails. Most of all, a huge thank you to Brenda Lang for all her time and effort she put into tracking, calculating submitting and presenting the awards for the trail miles!
There were a few a few hardy riders who came to the St. Patrick’s Day ride. Unfortunately, the Wellington ride was a bit too muddy, and it was cancelled. The Pie Ride is set for May 13 at the Carlisle Equestrian Center. Please be ready to ride at 10 a.m. We will meet afterwards at the enclosed pavilion for pie and refreshments, please bring a pie to share and an empty stomach as well as your toothbrush. Karen Norton kindly offered to be the contact for this ride.
We have our next membership meeting on Monday, May 15 at the Carlisle Visitor Center in the Black River Room starting at 7 p.m. We hope to see you there as we discuss current information on what is happening at our trail riding parks and Jim Wallace, president shares information on legislation affecting equestrian riders. Additionally, it’s a great way to meet and socialize with new members and reconnect with those we already know.
May 20-21 we will have our Northeast Regional PR Fundraiser and campout at Carlisle Equestrian Center. A group camping permit is secured by our council so there is no charge for our members to camp. You will need to bring a tie line for your horse. We will have a campfire at the open pavilion. Restroom will be available. Please note that there are no showers or electricity. Water is available for horses. If the weather is agreeable the Black River Astronomical Society opens up their telescopes so we can view the planets and stars. We will have a potluck on Saturday. If you are unable to camp, join us for a day ride!
Looking ahead a bit, we have a weekend campout scheduled at Salt Fork State Park June 2-4. The sites are primitive with water, latrines and tie ups available. No electricity is available. You must reserve a site at reserveohio.com or call them at 866/644-6727. Jim Wallace has kindly volunteered to be the contact for this ride. It’s a scenic place to ride with hills and a view of the lake at places along the trail. There are quite a few deer so be on the alert when riding.
Just a heads up, Salt Fork is supposedly a hot spot for Sasquatch so be on the alert for them as well. Enjoy this warmer weather when out and about with your horses and horse buddies.
Hello all! Hopefully your home and barn are still standing after these bad storms we had in our area. We’d like to thank Centerra County Store for being our Lorain County Ohio Horse Council May calendar sponsor. Centerra County Store has an Equine Specialist to help address your nutritional needs; even offering farm calls.
The members listed below received trail mile/saddle mile awards. In the men’s category Elmer (Billy) Garn was the top rider with 923 miles. Ronald Hoover was second with 607 miles and Bill Musolf was third with 476 miles. In the women’s category Kelly Denes placed first with 1337 miles, Holly Thompson was second with 1199 miles and Wendy Gillund placed third with 1094 miles. In the youth category, Morgan Denes placed first with 177 miles and Avery Eston was second with 101 miles. In the saddle hours category Deb Hurlbert had the highest with 157 miles. Lorain turned in a total number of 16,471 trail miles for 2022. The highest park trail use totals were as follows: Carlisle with 1955 miles, Edison Woods with 1057 miles and South Chagrin with 1056 miles. The top out of state place to ride was at Bennezette in Pennsylvania with 871 miles. Lorain OHC finished second in Ohio for trail miles recorded. Congratulations to our top riders for 2022 and to all who turned in their miles. Recording and sending in your miles at the end of the year is the best way to demonstrate to our state representatives that determine where to delegate the money to improve and add trails. Most of all, a huge thank you to Brenda Lang for all her time and effort she put into tracking, calculating submitting and presenting the awards for the trail miles!
There were a few a few hardy riders who came to the St. Patrick’s Day ride. Unfortunately, the Wellington ride was a bit too muddy, and it was cancelled. The Pie Ride is set for May 13 at the Carlisle Equestrian Center. Please be ready to ride at 10 a.m. We will meet afterwards at the enclosed pavilion for pie and refreshments, please bring a pie to share and an empty stomach as well as your toothbrush. Karen Norton kindly offered to be the contact for this ride.
We have our next membership meeting on Monday, May 15 at the Carlisle Visitor Center in the Black River Room starting at 7 p.m. We hope to see you there as we discuss current information on what is happening at our trail riding parks and Jim Wallace, president shares information on legislation affecting equestrian riders. Additionally, it’s a great way to meet and socialize with new members and reconnect with those we already know.
May 20-21 we will have our Northeast Regional PR Fundraiser and campout at Carlisle Equestrian Center. A group camping permit is secured by our council so there is no charge for our members to camp. You will need to bring a tie line for your horse. We will have a campfire at the open pavilion. Restroom will be available. Please note that there are no showers or electricity. Water is available for horses. If the weather is agreeable the Black River Astronomical Society opens up their telescopes so we can view the planets and stars. We will have a potluck on Saturday. If you are unable to camp, join us for a day ride!
Looking ahead a bit, we have a weekend campout scheduled at Salt Fork State Park June 2-4. The sites are primitive with water, latrines and tie ups available. No electricity is available. You must reserve a site at reserveohio.com or call them at 866/644-6727. Jim Wallace has kindly volunteered to be the contact for this ride. It’s a scenic place to ride with hills and a view of the lake at places along the trail. There are quite a few deer so be on the alert when riding.
Just a heads up, Salt Fork is supposedly a hot spot for Sasquatch so be on the alert for them as well. Enjoy this warmer weather when out and about with your horses and horse buddies.
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Hello fellow horse friends! The weather has been all over the place this winter here in Lorain County but by northeast Ohio standards we had some warm, sunny days to enjoy being out of doors and horseback riding which has been a welcome break from ‘Old Man’ winter. Our March calendar sponsor was Equine Essentials in Avon Lake, Ohio. April’s calendar sponsor is Harrison Trailers in Wellington, Ohio.
We had a good turnout for our Sweetheart Day Ride on Feb. 11 at Carlisle Metro Park in Lorain County with about a dozen riders and the sun was out for a special treat!
The Equine Affaire is at the State Fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio, April 13-16. Plan to stay for one day or several if your calendar permits. There are many learning opportunities by several expert clinicians, horse competitions, many vendors featuring equine tack and apparel, horse trailers and other essential horse related needs. Fantasia, a fantastic horse show is very entertaining, it is recommended that tickets for Fantasia be purchased well in advance to make sure you are able to attend. Further information may be found online and it would be helpful to view all that Equine Affaire has to offer ahead of going.
We will hold our membership meeting on Monday, April 17 at the Carlisle Visitor Center in the Black River Room at 7 p.m. On Saturday, April 22 we will have a day ride at North Chagrin beginning at 11 a.m. at the Oxbow Trailhead. Plan to pack a lunch to enjoy. Saving the best for last, please help out Saturday, April 29 for our trail maintenance to help clear the trails at Charlemont of debris to help provide a safe and rideable experience. Volunteers should meet at the New London-Eastern Road parking lot at 9 a.m. If needed, we will also cleanup the trails at Wellington Reservation. It is advisable to wear work shoes and clothes and bring nipper and chain saws. Ken Cornish is the contact for trail maintenance. Afterward, we will stop at Dairy Queen to eat. Many hands are needed so plan to come and help.
Sunday, May 7 we will be the Derby Day Ride at Charlemont Reservation. Plan to ride at 1 p.m. We will meet at the New London-Eastern Road parking lot.
Enjoy spring!
Hello fellow horse friends! The weather has been all over the place this winter here in Lorain County but by northeast Ohio standards we had some warm, sunny days to enjoy being out of doors and horseback riding which has been a welcome break from ‘Old Man’ winter. Our March calendar sponsor was Equine Essentials in Avon Lake, Ohio. April’s calendar sponsor is Harrison Trailers in Wellington, Ohio.
We had a good turnout for our Sweetheart Day Ride on Feb. 11 at Carlisle Metro Park in Lorain County with about a dozen riders and the sun was out for a special treat!
The Equine Affaire is at the State Fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio, April 13-16. Plan to stay for one day or several if your calendar permits. There are many learning opportunities by several expert clinicians, horse competitions, many vendors featuring equine tack and apparel, horse trailers and other essential horse related needs. Fantasia, a fantastic horse show is very entertaining, it is recommended that tickets for Fantasia be purchased well in advance to make sure you are able to attend. Further information may be found online and it would be helpful to view all that Equine Affaire has to offer ahead of going.
We will hold our membership meeting on Monday, April 17 at the Carlisle Visitor Center in the Black River Room at 7 p.m. On Saturday, April 22 we will have a day ride at North Chagrin beginning at 11 a.m. at the Oxbow Trailhead. Plan to pack a lunch to enjoy. Saving the best for last, please help out Saturday, April 29 for our trail maintenance to help clear the trails at Charlemont of debris to help provide a safe and rideable experience. Volunteers should meet at the New London-Eastern Road parking lot at 9 a.m. If needed, we will also cleanup the trails at Wellington Reservation. It is advisable to wear work shoes and clothes and bring nipper and chain saws. Ken Cornish is the contact for trail maintenance. Afterward, we will stop at Dairy Queen to eat. Many hands are needed so plan to come and help.
Sunday, May 7 we will be the Derby Day Ride at Charlemont Reservation. Plan to ride at 1 p.m. We will meet at the New London-Eastern Road parking lot.
Enjoy spring!
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By: Kathy Duncan
Hi fellow riders! Hope you are surviving the winter. As I am writing this in January, I only vaguely remember what the sun looks like here in Northeast Ohio. It has been damp and cloudy for days.
This month we would like to thank C & L Shoes located at 10259 Spencer Road in West Salem. They carry a wide variety of good quality boots, shoes and sneakers plus clothing, belts, hats and much more.
On Jan. 2 we held a New Year’s ride, about 10 riders showed. I’m guessing the rest of us were resting up from the holidays. February 11, we have a Sweetheart Day Ride. We will meet at the Equestrian Center at 1 p.m. Please note that there will be no membership meeting this month. We will meet for tobogganing at the Cleveland Metroparks at the Chalet in Mill Creek Run Reservation in Strongsville, weather permitting. Sue Mollica has kindly offered to be the contact for this fun experience.
Looking ahead to the beginning of March, there will be a State OHC meeting at the Eagles Club in Delaware, Ohio, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you plan to attend, please contact Jim Wallace for more details.
Hang in there, winter will be over soon and the days are getting longer.
Hi fellow riders! Hope you are surviving the winter. As I am writing this in January, I only vaguely remember what the sun looks like here in Northeast Ohio. It has been damp and cloudy for days.
This month we would like to thank C & L Shoes located at 10259 Spencer Road in West Salem. They carry a wide variety of good quality boots, shoes and sneakers plus clothing, belts, hats and much more.
On Jan. 2 we held a New Year’s ride, about 10 riders showed. I’m guessing the rest of us were resting up from the holidays. February 11, we have a Sweetheart Day Ride. We will meet at the Equestrian Center at 1 p.m. Please note that there will be no membership meeting this month. We will meet for tobogganing at the Cleveland Metroparks at the Chalet in Mill Creek Run Reservation in Strongsville, weather permitting. Sue Mollica has kindly offered to be the contact for this fun experience.
Looking ahead to the beginning of March, there will be a State OHC meeting at the Eagles Club in Delaware, Ohio, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you plan to attend, please contact Jim Wallace for more details.
Hang in there, winter will be over soon and the days are getting longer.
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By: Kathy Duncan
Happy New Year everyone! Here in Lorain County, we have many great rides and events to choose from this year, please feel free to check us out on our Lorain County OHC website. We’d like to thank Centerra Country Store, with nearby locations in both Grafton and Medina, for being our January calendar sponsor, www.centerracoop.com.
Our November day ride was the Turkey Trot and several council members were able to enjoy riding the trails at Carlisle on this pleasant, sunny day. We held our Christmas party at Gray Hawk Golf Club on Dec. 3. There were 41 in attendance for this fun evening. The venue was nice with plenty of delicious food. Several members kicked up their heels on the dance floor while others enjoyed each other’s company. We had door prize giveaways provided by our council and individual members, and a prize (horse treats donated by Parada Junction located in Oberlin) for the person who guessed the number of dog treats in the Mason jar. The winner of the horse treats went to Cheryl Garn who guessed the exact number! We’d like to thank Sandy Shudy for her effort to get our membership packets ready to hand out at the Christmas party.
We’d also like to thank Sherry Hoover for volunteering countless hours of her time to head up the calendar project, including overseeing the information and sorting through many great photos that were submitted. The custom calendar is filled with information on rides, meetings and events for the year, a great array of awesome photos of members at the various events and an organized list of the monthly event details in the back of the calendar. Space for horse information is also included.
Additionally, our 2023 Lorain County OHC officers are listed including: Jim Wallace, President; Karen Norton, Vice President; Wendy Pugh, Secretary and Monica Haschak, Treasurer.
Our 2023 Committee Members include: Laura Wallace, 50/50 Raffles; Kathy Duncan, Corral Reporter; Kathy Duncan, Emails; Lara Monyak, Fundraiser Coordinator; Holly Thompson, Facebook; Ken Cornish, Lorain County Metro-Parks Liaison; Sandy Shudy, Membership; Sue Mollica, Refreshments; Johnathan Field and Laura Wallace, Sunshine; Brenda Lang, Trail Miles; and Vince Mollica, Website. A great big round of applause is in order to all our officers and committee members for stepping up for the 2023 season. We appreciate all that you do for the good of our chapter. Once again, thank you to all our 2022 officers and committee members for all their dedication to our chapter last year. Many helping hands makes for more fun for everyone.
Please note that we will hold the 2023 budget meeting at the Wallace’s on Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. January 16 we have our membership meeting at Carlisle Visitor Center, Black River Room at 7 p.m. We will enjoy a soup dinner at 6:30 p.m. so please bring a soup or side dish to share if you are able to attend. Payment is due at this meeting to secure a campsite at Pine Creek Horse Camp for Oct. 19-22. This camp is located in S. Bloomingville, Ohio, with riding at Hocking Hills. You must be a member to reserve a campsite. Please bring cash or a check made out to LCOHC. Cabin reservations call Pine creek office direct at 614/706-9081. Mention that you’re an OHC member to receive a 10 percent discount. Contact Jim Wallace with questions.
Please remember to send your mileage to Brenda Lang for 2022 before the week of Jan. 15 as it is a way to document our trail usage that in turn helps the state determine how to delineate funds.
Looking ahead to Feb. 11, we will have a Sweetheart Day Ride at the Equestrian Center with the ride beginning at 1 p.m. Happy Trails to all!
Happy New Year everyone! Here in Lorain County, we have many great rides and events to choose from this year, please feel free to check us out on our Lorain County OHC website. We’d like to thank Centerra Country Store, with nearby locations in both Grafton and Medina, for being our January calendar sponsor, www.centerracoop.com.
Our November day ride was the Turkey Trot and several council members were able to enjoy riding the trails at Carlisle on this pleasant, sunny day. We held our Christmas party at Gray Hawk Golf Club on Dec. 3. There were 41 in attendance for this fun evening. The venue was nice with plenty of delicious food. Several members kicked up their heels on the dance floor while others enjoyed each other’s company. We had door prize giveaways provided by our council and individual members, and a prize (horse treats donated by Parada Junction located in Oberlin) for the person who guessed the number of dog treats in the Mason jar. The winner of the horse treats went to Cheryl Garn who guessed the exact number! We’d like to thank Sandy Shudy for her effort to get our membership packets ready to hand out at the Christmas party.
We’d also like to thank Sherry Hoover for volunteering countless hours of her time to head up the calendar project, including overseeing the information and sorting through many great photos that were submitted. The custom calendar is filled with information on rides, meetings and events for the year, a great array of awesome photos of members at the various events and an organized list of the monthly event details in the back of the calendar. Space for horse information is also included.
Additionally, our 2023 Lorain County OHC officers are listed including: Jim Wallace, President; Karen Norton, Vice President; Wendy Pugh, Secretary and Monica Haschak, Treasurer.
Our 2023 Committee Members include: Laura Wallace, 50/50 Raffles; Kathy Duncan, Corral Reporter; Kathy Duncan, Emails; Lara Monyak, Fundraiser Coordinator; Holly Thompson, Facebook; Ken Cornish, Lorain County Metro-Parks Liaison; Sandy Shudy, Membership; Sue Mollica, Refreshments; Johnathan Field and Laura Wallace, Sunshine; Brenda Lang, Trail Miles; and Vince Mollica, Website. A great big round of applause is in order to all our officers and committee members for stepping up for the 2023 season. We appreciate all that you do for the good of our chapter. Once again, thank you to all our 2022 officers and committee members for all their dedication to our chapter last year. Many helping hands makes for more fun for everyone.
Please note that we will hold the 2023 budget meeting at the Wallace’s on Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. January 16 we have our membership meeting at Carlisle Visitor Center, Black River Room at 7 p.m. We will enjoy a soup dinner at 6:30 p.m. so please bring a soup or side dish to share if you are able to attend. Payment is due at this meeting to secure a campsite at Pine Creek Horse Camp for Oct. 19-22. This camp is located in S. Bloomingville, Ohio, with riding at Hocking Hills. You must be a member to reserve a campsite. Please bring cash or a check made out to LCOHC. Cabin reservations call Pine creek office direct at 614/706-9081. Mention that you’re an OHC member to receive a 10 percent discount. Contact Jim Wallace with questions.
Please remember to send your mileage to Brenda Lang for 2022 before the week of Jan. 15 as it is a way to document our trail usage that in turn helps the state determine how to delineate funds.
Looking ahead to Feb. 11, we will have a Sweetheart Day Ride at the Equestrian Center with the ride beginning at 1 p.m. Happy Trails to all!
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By: Kathy Duncan
The wind is howling outside, and the holidays are just around the corner. I’m thankful for our warm house. I’ll bet our horses are surely thankful for the shelter of their stalls, as well. Our December calendar sponsor is Dundee Automotive Inc. Lorain County OHC sincerely appreciates your sponsorship.
We had a fantastic turn-out for our Hocking Hills campout at Pine Creek. The weather was spectacular with sunny blue skies and colorful leaves on the trees. Most of the trails were relatively dry with just a few exceptions. Our Saturday potluck dinner was so delicious and included a great variety of choices such that I, for one, had to fill up my plate multiple times. We’d like to thank Jim Wallace for organizing this ride.
The Halloween ride was quite fun with a ghost, pumpkins, a mummy, a clown and medieval royalty to name a few attending. Vince and Sue Mollica provided the refreshments afterwards and we thank you for your time.
Some of our members attended the Horseman’s Mission at the Holmes County Fairgrounds in October. This event was well attended.
This month we have no organized rides, it’s a perfect time to tally up your 2022 trail miles and send them to Brenda Lang as soon as you know you don’t plan to trail ride any more this year. Please do not combine your trail miles with other members in the same family and be sure to list the trail miles by location as listed on the back page of our calendar. You may either use the postal service or email them to Brenda Lang no later than Jan. 15, 2023. Brenda’s address is located on our December calendar page in red.
We have started our 2023 membership drive. Every 2022 primary member will have received a pre-filled 2023 membership form in the mail from State OHC. You can use this form or renew online at ohconline.com selecting the renew box on the home page. If joining for the first time, select the join box. Applications can be found at our website, loraincountyohc.net. Paper applications for primary and secondary memberships will also be available at the membership meetings. Costs for a 2023 membership to Lorain County OHC are as follows: The ‘basic’ membership (this is without Equine Excess Liability Insurance): Individual (18 years and up) is $35; youth (under 18) is $2; and family (includes spouse/partner/other and/or dependents) is $45. The ‘Plus’ membership (includes the Equine Excess Liability Insurance): An individual (18 years and up) is $55; a family membership (includes spouse/partner/other and/or dependents) is $85. Secondary memberships: An individual is $13 and for a family is $15. The associate membership charge is $50. Lara Monyak suggested that, if possible, you should file your membership online for your local chapter, otherwise or you can send it with a check made out to ‘Lorain County OHC’ to her address. You will find her address on our Lorain County OHC website on the home page. It is advised, if you haven’t done so, to get your 2023 membership applications in before the end of the year so as not to interrupt your Liability Insurance (optional) and the Corral and State newsletter. Additionally, if you plan on putting your name in for the Hocking Hills Campout Lottery that is held at our January meeting you must be a current member of Lorain County OHC. If you already are an OHC member in another county, double your fun by becoming a Lorain County OHC secondary member by filling out a multiple chapter (secondary) application and send it with the application fee to Lara Monyak whose address is on our Lorain County OHC website page. We will welcome you with open arms! If you would like to join as a secondary member in another chapter, you will need to send your secondary membership form to the particular chapter you wish to join. Sandy Shudy will have all paid for membership packets that were not handed out at the Christmas party to distribute at the January meeting. After that they will be mailed out.
Please be aware that in December, our only scheduled event is our Dec. 3 Christmas party for our LCOHC members. We will not be having a membership meeting Dec. 19.
We would like to recognize the following individuals who have volunteered their time and talent as our Lorain County OHC officers this year: President Jim Wallace, Vice President Sherry Hoover, Secretary Karen Norton and Treasurer Lara Monyak. Our Lorain Council members really appreciate all that you have done for the betterment of our chapter, and we applaud your dedication, commitment and sincerely thank you! Our 2023 officers will include: President Jim Wallace, Vice President Karen Norton, Secretary Wendy Pugh and Treasurer Lara Monyak. We are very grateful for your willingness to accept these positions for next year! In addition, we would like to thank all of our 2022 committee members including: Laura Wallace 50/50 raffle, Kathy Duncan Corral Reporter, Cheryl Muhek Emails, Rachel Wheeler LCOHC Facebook, Ken Cornish Lorain County Metro-Parks Liaison, Sandy Shudy membership, Sue Mollica Refreshments, Jonathan Field and Laura Wallace Sunshine and Vince Mollica website and Karen Norton Parades. Last but not least, thank you to all who volunteered to help with trail maintenance, event contacts, and refreshments or in any other way not already mentioned. We are blessed to have an amazing chapter because of all of your contributions!
Our hope is that each of you may have wonderful holiday celebrations with your family and friends during his season of great joy, love and peace.
The wind is howling outside, and the holidays are just around the corner. I’m thankful for our warm house. I’ll bet our horses are surely thankful for the shelter of their stalls, as well. Our December calendar sponsor is Dundee Automotive Inc. Lorain County OHC sincerely appreciates your sponsorship.
We had a fantastic turn-out for our Hocking Hills campout at Pine Creek. The weather was spectacular with sunny blue skies and colorful leaves on the trees. Most of the trails were relatively dry with just a few exceptions. Our Saturday potluck dinner was so delicious and included a great variety of choices such that I, for one, had to fill up my plate multiple times. We’d like to thank Jim Wallace for organizing this ride.
The Halloween ride was quite fun with a ghost, pumpkins, a mummy, a clown and medieval royalty to name a few attending. Vince and Sue Mollica provided the refreshments afterwards and we thank you for your time.
Some of our members attended the Horseman’s Mission at the Holmes County Fairgrounds in October. This event was well attended.
This month we have no organized rides, it’s a perfect time to tally up your 2022 trail miles and send them to Brenda Lang as soon as you know you don’t plan to trail ride any more this year. Please do not combine your trail miles with other members in the same family and be sure to list the trail miles by location as listed on the back page of our calendar. You may either use the postal service or email them to Brenda Lang no later than Jan. 15, 2023. Brenda’s address is located on our December calendar page in red.
We have started our 2023 membership drive. Every 2022 primary member will have received a pre-filled 2023 membership form in the mail from State OHC. You can use this form or renew online at ohconline.com selecting the renew box on the home page. If joining for the first time, select the join box. Applications can be found at our website, loraincountyohc.net. Paper applications for primary and secondary memberships will also be available at the membership meetings. Costs for a 2023 membership to Lorain County OHC are as follows: The ‘basic’ membership (this is without Equine Excess Liability Insurance): Individual (18 years and up) is $35; youth (under 18) is $2; and family (includes spouse/partner/other and/or dependents) is $45. The ‘Plus’ membership (includes the Equine Excess Liability Insurance): An individual (18 years and up) is $55; a family membership (includes spouse/partner/other and/or dependents) is $85. Secondary memberships: An individual is $13 and for a family is $15. The associate membership charge is $50. Lara Monyak suggested that, if possible, you should file your membership online for your local chapter, otherwise or you can send it with a check made out to ‘Lorain County OHC’ to her address. You will find her address on our Lorain County OHC website on the home page. It is advised, if you haven’t done so, to get your 2023 membership applications in before the end of the year so as not to interrupt your Liability Insurance (optional) and the Corral and State newsletter. Additionally, if you plan on putting your name in for the Hocking Hills Campout Lottery that is held at our January meeting you must be a current member of Lorain County OHC. If you already are an OHC member in another county, double your fun by becoming a Lorain County OHC secondary member by filling out a multiple chapter (secondary) application and send it with the application fee to Lara Monyak whose address is on our Lorain County OHC website page. We will welcome you with open arms! If you would like to join as a secondary member in another chapter, you will need to send your secondary membership form to the particular chapter you wish to join. Sandy Shudy will have all paid for membership packets that were not handed out at the Christmas party to distribute at the January meeting. After that they will be mailed out.
Please be aware that in December, our only scheduled event is our Dec. 3 Christmas party for our LCOHC members. We will not be having a membership meeting Dec. 19.
We would like to recognize the following individuals who have volunteered their time and talent as our Lorain County OHC officers this year: President Jim Wallace, Vice President Sherry Hoover, Secretary Karen Norton and Treasurer Lara Monyak. Our Lorain Council members really appreciate all that you have done for the betterment of our chapter, and we applaud your dedication, commitment and sincerely thank you! Our 2023 officers will include: President Jim Wallace, Vice President Karen Norton, Secretary Wendy Pugh and Treasurer Lara Monyak. We are very grateful for your willingness to accept these positions for next year! In addition, we would like to thank all of our 2022 committee members including: Laura Wallace 50/50 raffle, Kathy Duncan Corral Reporter, Cheryl Muhek Emails, Rachel Wheeler LCOHC Facebook, Ken Cornish Lorain County Metro-Parks Liaison, Sandy Shudy membership, Sue Mollica Refreshments, Jonathan Field and Laura Wallace Sunshine and Vince Mollica website and Karen Norton Parades. Last but not least, thank you to all who volunteered to help with trail maintenance, event contacts, and refreshments or in any other way not already mentioned. We are blessed to have an amazing chapter because of all of your contributions!
Our hope is that each of you may have wonderful holiday celebrations with your family and friends during his season of great joy, love and peace.
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By: Kathy Duncan
Wow, by now the trees have lost their brilliant leaves but we have Thanksgiving to look forward to at the end of this month. Thank you to Willow Creek Veterinary Service for sponsoring our calendar for the month of November. Willow Creek Veterinary Service is located in Medina, Ohio. They care for horses, dogs and cats.
In September many individuals from Lorain County OHC took a course called ‘Stop the Bleed’. This hour and a half class was offered at the Litchfield Fire Department. We were trained on how to use tourniquets, compression bandages and blood clotting compounds. Thank you Litchfield Fire Department for offering this course; it was impressive to see such a fantastic turn-out as one never knows who may need help with a serious bleeding situation! Also in September, the Southern Lorain County Ambulance District trained us in CPR (adult, child and infant), AED, Heimlich maneuver, Epi-pen and Narcan. We were grateful to the team from Wellington that offered this course, as well as our members who took the time to attend this class. This was an American Heart Association program. Jim Wallace shared that we will now have well-stocked first aid kits on hand for our council especially for when we do trail work. The kits were purchased with money from a $250 grant that Jim applied for and received for this purpose. We’d like to thank Jim for applying for this grant and organizing these classes; and for all the participants. These are fantastic examples of how our council members are putting into practice our motto, “Horsemen helping Horsemen”!
Our September was jam packed with camping trips and day rides including the Erie County poker run at Edison Woods, the chili cook-off at Mohican State Forest, the NW area regional ride at Van Buren State Park and Beaver Creek State Park.
November 5 we will be at Bedford Reservation for a day ride beginning at 11 a.m. Our membership meeting will be held at the Carlisle Visitor Center at the Black River room on Monday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. On Nov. 26 we will trot away that turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie so no one mistakes us for Santa. The ride will begin at the Carlisle Equestrian Center and will start at 11 a.m. Plan to save Dec. 3 for our LCOHC Christmas dinner party. Check your LCOHC email from Sept. 28 for details.
It’s time to renew your membership with OHC for 2023 prior to the end of the year, especially if you purchase horse liability insurance to avoid a lapse in your insurance. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Wow, by now the trees have lost their brilliant leaves but we have Thanksgiving to look forward to at the end of this month. Thank you to Willow Creek Veterinary Service for sponsoring our calendar for the month of November. Willow Creek Veterinary Service is located in Medina, Ohio. They care for horses, dogs and cats.
In September many individuals from Lorain County OHC took a course called ‘Stop the Bleed’. This hour and a half class was offered at the Litchfield Fire Department. We were trained on how to use tourniquets, compression bandages and blood clotting compounds. Thank you Litchfield Fire Department for offering this course; it was impressive to see such a fantastic turn-out as one never knows who may need help with a serious bleeding situation! Also in September, the Southern Lorain County Ambulance District trained us in CPR (adult, child and infant), AED, Heimlich maneuver, Epi-pen and Narcan. We were grateful to the team from Wellington that offered this course, as well as our members who took the time to attend this class. This was an American Heart Association program. Jim Wallace shared that we will now have well-stocked first aid kits on hand for our council especially for when we do trail work. The kits were purchased with money from a $250 grant that Jim applied for and received for this purpose. We’d like to thank Jim for applying for this grant and organizing these classes; and for all the participants. These are fantastic examples of how our council members are putting into practice our motto, “Horsemen helping Horsemen”!
Our September was jam packed with camping trips and day rides including the Erie County poker run at Edison Woods, the chili cook-off at Mohican State Forest, the NW area regional ride at Van Buren State Park and Beaver Creek State Park.
November 5 we will be at Bedford Reservation for a day ride beginning at 11 a.m. Our membership meeting will be held at the Carlisle Visitor Center at the Black River room on Monday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. On Nov. 26 we will trot away that turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie so no one mistakes us for Santa. The ride will begin at the Carlisle Equestrian Center and will start at 11 a.m. Plan to save Dec. 3 for our LCOHC Christmas dinner party. Check your LCOHC email from Sept. 28 for details.
It’s time to renew your membership with OHC for 2023 prior to the end of the year, especially if you purchase horse liability insurance to avoid a lapse in your insurance. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.
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Happy autumn! The beauty of the changing leaves and the crisp days gives me the itch to go and spend time in the woods with my two and four-legged friends and also gives me energy to get things done around the barn and yard before ‘ole man winter’ blows into town. Our October calendar sponsor is Harrison Trailers in Wellington, Ohio. Stop by to visit them in Wellington or at the Quarter Horse Congress at the State Fairgrounds in Columbus now to Oct. 23. They carry a nice selection of Featherlite, Exiss, Sooner and Elite trailers.
The Aug. 6 Hinckley ride had 12 members that appreciated the cool woods on that extra warm day. The Aug. 12-14 Bark Camp ride had 17 members attend and enjoy the trails. Cheryl Garn indicated the August campout at Big Elk Lick in Benezette was great fun and she shared that she looks forward to going again in October with our council. Jim Wallace, president of our local council, reported the fantastic news that he put in a request to the Ohio State Budget for mud matts for Claremont Reservation and the request was granted. He indicated that it should fix about 1500 feet of trail and when they arrive, a work party will be needed. Thank you, Jim for putting in this request as these should greatly improve the wet areas on the north trails of the park. The Aug. 27 Charlemont trail maintenance day had five hardy workers; while three trimmed trails on the south side, two cleared trees on the north side to expedite the process. Thank you to our five workers for your time and effort to keep Charlemont trails in good shape. The Brecksville Reservation day ride was cancelled due to extreme heat but some in our council went on a cooler day and had a wonderful ride.
Highlights from the Beaver Creek and Big Elk Lick Horse Camp rides from Sept.30-Oct. 9 will be forthcoming in the next issue. Our planning meeting to choose activities for our 2023 calendar of events will take place Oct. 12 at the Wellington Visitor Center and is open to all Lorain horse council members. Please contact Sandy Shudy if you’re able to attend. The weekend campout at Pine Creek with riding at Hocking Hills is set for Oct. 14-16. Please contact Jim Wallace for details. We have our monthly membership meeting Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at Wellington Reservation. Please plan to come as it is when we have our election of officers for 2023. The Horseman’s Mission event will be held at the Holmes County Fairgrounds on Oct. 20-22. Information on this event can be found in the Horsemen’s Corral. On Sunday, Oct. 30 we will be at the Carlisle Equestrian Center for our Halloween day ride. Plan to ride out at 11 a.m. and dress up if you’d like. The contact is yet to be announced.
Looking ahead to Nov. 5, there will be the OHC’s 50th Anniversary celebration party at Elks Lodge, Newark, Ohio, followed by Nov. 6 with the OHC state general membership meeting. Contact Jim Wallace for more information. There will be a day ride at the Bedford Reservation on Saturday, Nov. 5 and the ride will start at 11 a.m. Plan to meet at Jack’s Place Trailhead. Refer to our calendar for more details. The contact is yet to be announced. Enjoy the beauty of this season.
Happy autumn! The beauty of the changing leaves and the crisp days gives me the itch to go and spend time in the woods with my two and four-legged friends and also gives me energy to get things done around the barn and yard before ‘ole man winter’ blows into town. Our October calendar sponsor is Harrison Trailers in Wellington, Ohio. Stop by to visit them in Wellington or at the Quarter Horse Congress at the State Fairgrounds in Columbus now to Oct. 23. They carry a nice selection of Featherlite, Exiss, Sooner and Elite trailers.
The Aug. 6 Hinckley ride had 12 members that appreciated the cool woods on that extra warm day. The Aug. 12-14 Bark Camp ride had 17 members attend and enjoy the trails. Cheryl Garn indicated the August campout at Big Elk Lick in Benezette was great fun and she shared that she looks forward to going again in October with our council. Jim Wallace, president of our local council, reported the fantastic news that he put in a request to the Ohio State Budget for mud matts for Claremont Reservation and the request was granted. He indicated that it should fix about 1500 feet of trail and when they arrive, a work party will be needed. Thank you, Jim for putting in this request as these should greatly improve the wet areas on the north trails of the park. The Aug. 27 Charlemont trail maintenance day had five hardy workers; while three trimmed trails on the south side, two cleared trees on the north side to expedite the process. Thank you to our five workers for your time and effort to keep Charlemont trails in good shape. The Brecksville Reservation day ride was cancelled due to extreme heat but some in our council went on a cooler day and had a wonderful ride.
Highlights from the Beaver Creek and Big Elk Lick Horse Camp rides from Sept.30-Oct. 9 will be forthcoming in the next issue. Our planning meeting to choose activities for our 2023 calendar of events will take place Oct. 12 at the Wellington Visitor Center and is open to all Lorain horse council members. Please contact Sandy Shudy if you’re able to attend. The weekend campout at Pine Creek with riding at Hocking Hills is set for Oct. 14-16. Please contact Jim Wallace for details. We have our monthly membership meeting Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at Wellington Reservation. Please plan to come as it is when we have our election of officers for 2023. The Horseman’s Mission event will be held at the Holmes County Fairgrounds on Oct. 20-22. Information on this event can be found in the Horsemen’s Corral. On Sunday, Oct. 30 we will be at the Carlisle Equestrian Center for our Halloween day ride. Plan to ride out at 11 a.m. and dress up if you’d like. The contact is yet to be announced.
Looking ahead to Nov. 5, there will be the OHC’s 50th Anniversary celebration party at Elks Lodge, Newark, Ohio, followed by Nov. 6 with the OHC state general membership meeting. Contact Jim Wallace for more information. There will be a day ride at the Bedford Reservation on Saturday, Nov. 5 and the ride will start at 11 a.m. Plan to meet at Jack’s Place Trailhead. Refer to our calendar for more details. The contact is yet to be announced. Enjoy the beauty of this season.
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Hello from Lorain County OHC! This summer sure has been hot but the wooded trails for riding feel like air conditioning. I hope you have had some opportunities to venture out into the wilderness to escape from the daily busyness of our lives. I hope you have your hay all safely stacked in your barn. I had to chuckle as our horses whinnied in delight when they saw the hay wagon pull in stacked to the top with fresh hay.
Our August sponsor is Litchfield Veterinary Clinic. We’d like to thank them for helping to support our Lorain County OHC. I would also like to thank Lance’s Trailer Sales in Athens, Ohio, for their continued support of Lorain County OHC. Please check their ad on the September calendar page.
A few attended the Harrison County Regional Ride June 10-12 and Sue M. shared. It was a wonderful weekend. Trails at Malabar are closed due to storm damage until further notice but the Pleasant Hill ride on June 17-19 hosted by Ashland County was a go with some members attending. Brenda L. who attended, shared that Ashland County OHC worked very hard to clear trails for the ride and would like to thank Ashland for a very nice weekend. Sadly, the NE Area Regional ride at Mohican scheduled July 1-3 was canceled due to storm damage on the horse trails.
On Saturday, Aug. 6 we have a day ride scheduled for 10 a.m. at Hinckley Reservation. August 12-14 we will be camping at Bark Camp State Park. A great feature of this park is that there is electric at each site that will power air conditioners for the sizzling dog days of summer. Please mark your calendar for our Aug. 15 membership meet at the Equestrian Center starting at 7 p.m. We hope to see you there! August 18-25 we will be at Big Elk Lick Horse camp. You must have reservations and have a 30 day health certificate and valid Coggins test for your horse. If you have a reservation and need to cancel, please give the camp hosts ample notice as a courtesy, as this is a popular place to camp. Please read more details at the back of the calendar if you are interested in camping. Just an FYI, we will return Oct. 2-9 as well. A special delight is that wild elk roam freely in the area and you may have a visiting elk meander through your campsite or you may view them crossing the river or trails. We often hear them bugle in the distance. A very nice place to see the elk is also at the visitor center in Benezette, Pa. Check out the Lorain County Fair Aug. 21-28 as it is a huge fair with live entertainment, a wide array of animals and it is a great community event to support.
Our next trail maintenance is scheduled for Aug. 27 at Charlemont to groom the trails. Bring chain saws if you have them. Nippers are also a big help for those invasive briers that like to attack us while riding. Please contact Jim Wallace if you are able to help. We will be at Brecksville Reservation on Aug. 28 for a day ride so plan to be ready to ride at 1 p.m. We will meet at the Meadows Trailhead. Directions to this site are located on the back of the calendar.
I am including the September information as we will not have our usual County Lines due to celebrating our 50th Anniversary of OHC in September. Erie County OHC is hosting a poker run at Edison Woods Metroparks in Berlin Heights on Sept. 10. This is a great time and is a fundraiser for the club, therefore there is a small fee to participate that includes your poker hand, lunch and prizes. Please contact Beth for full details; her phone number is listed in the back of the calendar. The Chili Cook-Off State ride hosted by Ashland OHC and day ride will be held at Mohican State Forest. Camping is Sept. 16-18 with the day ride on Saturday, riding out at 11 a.m. You will need to go the state website, ohconline.com, to make reservations. You may contact Tim Tuttle from Ashland County OHC or Jim Wallace from Lorain County OHC with further questions.
Monday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. we will hold our membership meeting at the CVC Black River Room. We will plan to nominate candidates for our 2023 officers, please consider who you might nominate or if you are willing to be a candidate. Please come as we value your input! The NW area regional ride at Van Buren State Park will be held Sept. 23-25. Go online at reserveohio.com to make reservations. September 27 through Oct. 23, the Quarter Horse Congress will be taking place at the State fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio. We will be camping Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at Beaver Creek located in East Liverpool. You will have the opportunity to cross several creeks along the trails. Please make your reservations at reserveohio.com. Billy and Cheryl Garn are the contacts for this ride. We will then be back at Big Elk Lick Horse camp Oct. 2-9. Please refer to the Aug. 18-25 details for information. There are many opportunities to ride with others, so hopefully you will be able to join in the fun at some or all the events!
Hello from Lorain County OHC! This summer sure has been hot but the wooded trails for riding feel like air conditioning. I hope you have had some opportunities to venture out into the wilderness to escape from the daily busyness of our lives. I hope you have your hay all safely stacked in your barn. I had to chuckle as our horses whinnied in delight when they saw the hay wagon pull in stacked to the top with fresh hay.
Our August sponsor is Litchfield Veterinary Clinic. We’d like to thank them for helping to support our Lorain County OHC. I would also like to thank Lance’s Trailer Sales in Athens, Ohio, for their continued support of Lorain County OHC. Please check their ad on the September calendar page.
A few attended the Harrison County Regional Ride June 10-12 and Sue M. shared. It was a wonderful weekend. Trails at Malabar are closed due to storm damage until further notice but the Pleasant Hill ride on June 17-19 hosted by Ashland County was a go with some members attending. Brenda L. who attended, shared that Ashland County OHC worked very hard to clear trails for the ride and would like to thank Ashland for a very nice weekend. Sadly, the NE Area Regional ride at Mohican scheduled July 1-3 was canceled due to storm damage on the horse trails.
On Saturday, Aug. 6 we have a day ride scheduled for 10 a.m. at Hinckley Reservation. August 12-14 we will be camping at Bark Camp State Park. A great feature of this park is that there is electric at each site that will power air conditioners for the sizzling dog days of summer. Please mark your calendar for our Aug. 15 membership meet at the Equestrian Center starting at 7 p.m. We hope to see you there! August 18-25 we will be at Big Elk Lick Horse camp. You must have reservations and have a 30 day health certificate and valid Coggins test for your horse. If you have a reservation and need to cancel, please give the camp hosts ample notice as a courtesy, as this is a popular place to camp. Please read more details at the back of the calendar if you are interested in camping. Just an FYI, we will return Oct. 2-9 as well. A special delight is that wild elk roam freely in the area and you may have a visiting elk meander through your campsite or you may view them crossing the river or trails. We often hear them bugle in the distance. A very nice place to see the elk is also at the visitor center in Benezette, Pa. Check out the Lorain County Fair Aug. 21-28 as it is a huge fair with live entertainment, a wide array of animals and it is a great community event to support.
Our next trail maintenance is scheduled for Aug. 27 at Charlemont to groom the trails. Bring chain saws if you have them. Nippers are also a big help for those invasive briers that like to attack us while riding. Please contact Jim Wallace if you are able to help. We will be at Brecksville Reservation on Aug. 28 for a day ride so plan to be ready to ride at 1 p.m. We will meet at the Meadows Trailhead. Directions to this site are located on the back of the calendar.
I am including the September information as we will not have our usual County Lines due to celebrating our 50th Anniversary of OHC in September. Erie County OHC is hosting a poker run at Edison Woods Metroparks in Berlin Heights on Sept. 10. This is a great time and is a fundraiser for the club, therefore there is a small fee to participate that includes your poker hand, lunch and prizes. Please contact Beth for full details; her phone number is listed in the back of the calendar. The Chili Cook-Off State ride hosted by Ashland OHC and day ride will be held at Mohican State Forest. Camping is Sept. 16-18 with the day ride on Saturday, riding out at 11 a.m. You will need to go the state website, ohconline.com, to make reservations. You may contact Tim Tuttle from Ashland County OHC or Jim Wallace from Lorain County OHC with further questions.
Monday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. we will hold our membership meeting at the CVC Black River Room. We will plan to nominate candidates for our 2023 officers, please consider who you might nominate or if you are willing to be a candidate. Please come as we value your input! The NW area regional ride at Van Buren State Park will be held Sept. 23-25. Go online at reserveohio.com to make reservations. September 27 through Oct. 23, the Quarter Horse Congress will be taking place at the State fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio. We will be camping Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at Beaver Creek located in East Liverpool. You will have the opportunity to cross several creeks along the trails. Please make your reservations at reserveohio.com. Billy and Cheryl Garn are the contacts for this ride. We will then be back at Big Elk Lick Horse camp Oct. 2-9. Please refer to the Aug. 18-25 details for information. There are many opportunities to ride with others, so hopefully you will be able to join in the fun at some or all the events!
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