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LORAIN COUNTY OHC’S
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Kathy Duncan
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C & L Shoes located in West Salem on State Route 301 is our sponsor for this month. They feature a great variety of products and brands for outdoor durable wear including LaCrosse, Red Wing Shoes, Carhartt, Georgia Boots, Irish Setter, Muck Boots and Duofold to name some of their fine products. You can check out their webpage for more details or better yet, stop by to treat yourself or your sweet heart this February.
Thank you to all who helped to take down and store our Christmas display until next December. It’s always more fun to set up then take down, but as the saying goes; what goes up must come down. So thanks for your help.
This past November, the Lorain Horse council invited Janet R. Fox, author, to our membership meeting to share with us her story of how she came to write her 3 books entitled Becoming Desperate, Desperate Horse Wives and Desperate Measures. She shared that this series tells the story of four married women, each desperate for a different reason and how thy find friendship with each other and escape from their troubled lives through their horseback riding camping trips each month. Perhaps you can relate. I am excited to have been given all three of these books for Christmas and thus plan to nestle into my rocking chair by my wood burning stove to help pass the time this winter. I have heard they are quite humorous as well as full of adventures, challenges and relationships. By the way, Janet now happens to be our new Corral editor. Thanks Janet for taking on this duty.
How sweet it is to be able to be a part of the Lorain County Ohio Horse Council. If you have a sweet tooth or maybe a whole mouthful, then our Sweetheart Day ride is the ride for you. Please plan to join us Saturday, February 16 at the Equestrian Center at Carlisle. We will ride out at 1 p.m. Refreshments will be at the enclosed pavilion after the ride. Sue Mollica is our contact for this ride.
Our monthly membership meeting will be held on Monday February 18 at 7 p.m. at the Carlisle Visitor Center. We will have refreshments. Please note that Carriages may be on the trail February 5, 9, 14 and 17.
Looking ahead into March, there will be a state OHC meeting in Delaware on Saturday March 9 at 10 a.m., our St. Patrick’s Day Ride on March 16 at 1 p.m. at Carlisle Equestrian Center followed by our tasty pot of Stew, our monthly membership meeting at the Carlisle Visitor Center on Monday March 18, an Amish Tour on Friday March 22 and a ride at Wellington Reservation on Saturday March 23 at 1 p.m.
Here’s hoping for a tad more sunny weather this spring!
C & L Shoes located in West Salem on State Route 301 is our sponsor for this month. They feature a great variety of products and brands for outdoor durable wear including LaCrosse, Red Wing Shoes, Carhartt, Georgia Boots, Irish Setter, Muck Boots and Duofold to name some of their fine products. You can check out their webpage for more details or better yet, stop by to treat yourself or your sweet heart this February.
Thank you to all who helped to take down and store our Christmas display until next December. It’s always more fun to set up then take down, but as the saying goes; what goes up must come down. So thanks for your help.
This past November, the Lorain Horse council invited Janet R. Fox, author, to our membership meeting to share with us her story of how she came to write her 3 books entitled Becoming Desperate, Desperate Horse Wives and Desperate Measures. She shared that this series tells the story of four married women, each desperate for a different reason and how thy find friendship with each other and escape from their troubled lives through their horseback riding camping trips each month. Perhaps you can relate. I am excited to have been given all three of these books for Christmas and thus plan to nestle into my rocking chair by my wood burning stove to help pass the time this winter. I have heard they are quite humorous as well as full of adventures, challenges and relationships. By the way, Janet now happens to be our new Corral editor. Thanks Janet for taking on this duty.
How sweet it is to be able to be a part of the Lorain County Ohio Horse Council. If you have a sweet tooth or maybe a whole mouthful, then our Sweetheart Day ride is the ride for you. Please plan to join us Saturday, February 16 at the Equestrian Center at Carlisle. We will ride out at 1 p.m. Refreshments will be at the enclosed pavilion after the ride. Sue Mollica is our contact for this ride.
Our monthly membership meeting will be held on Monday February 18 at 7 p.m. at the Carlisle Visitor Center. We will have refreshments. Please note that Carriages may be on the trail February 5, 9, 14 and 17.
Looking ahead into March, there will be a state OHC meeting in Delaware on Saturday March 9 at 10 a.m., our St. Patrick’s Day Ride on March 16 at 1 p.m. at Carlisle Equestrian Center followed by our tasty pot of Stew, our monthly membership meeting at the Carlisle Visitor Center on Monday March 18, an Amish Tour on Friday March 22 and a ride at Wellington Reservation on Saturday March 23 at 1 p.m.
Here’s hoping for a tad more sunny weather this spring!
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By: Kathy Duncan
Welcome Lorain County OHC members to 2019! Is anyone stuck without a New Year’s resolution? Riding more and working less hours sounds like a good one to me!
We have an amazing itinerary planned for this year and it is all recorded in our 2019 Lorain County OHC calendar that was provided to us when renewing our membership. Sherry Hoover spent countless hours organizing our photos and printed material to be sure it was all completed in time for our party and she pulled it off again. It looks great Sherry and we will enjoy viewing all the club members and horses in the calendar as we record our miles and attend our events each month. Please take note of all the sponsors that help make this a reality and consider letting them know you appreciate their sponsorship when you visit their businesses. Our January calendar sponsor happens to be Centerra County Store. They have two convenient locations, one on Erie Street in Grafton with the other on Wooster Pike in Medina. They have a wide selection of items to meet your farm, home and pet needs. You can check them out at www.centerracoop.com for further details. Thank you Centerra Country Store for your support of Lorain County OHC!
Thank you to the following people who have volunteered their time to help our club this year in the following capacities. Lorain County OHC Officers are as follows: President-Sherry Hoover, Vice President-Jim Wallace, Secretary-Ramona Herandez and Ron Hoover-Treasurer.
Our Committee Members are as follows: 50/50-Sue Mollica, Corral Reporter-Kathy Duncan, E-mails-Cheryl Muhek, Lorain County Metro-Parks Liaison-Bob Budi, Membership-Sandy Shudy, Refreshments-Sue Mollica, Trail Miles-Brenda Lang, Web-Site-Vince Mollica.
Our Parade Organizers include: Grafton-Karen Norton, Kipton-Carole Kenyon, Rochester-Tom Tomes, Rochester & Huntington-Judy Budi and Wellington & LaGrange Lions Parades-Brenda Lang. Throughout the year many opportunities arise where volunteers are needed so if you were not able to commit to the above but would love to help out in another capacity, please know that you will be most appreciated.
Our Christmas Party was spectacular this year. It was peaceful and calm but we also had a joy filled time as we shared a wonderful dinner together followed by a gift exchange game passing our gifts left , right, right, left, etc., etc., etc., as we heard Pastor Brian read the Christmas Story. Boxes were flying everywhere as we tried to keep pace with our storyteller. Our lucky winner of the beautiful nature themed hand-made quilt by Cheryl and Cheryl was Laura Wallace.
Our party organizers Cheryl Muhek, Carole Kenyon and Brenda Lang along with many others ran around like elves busily decorating, helping with entertainment and cleaning up after. It truly was an enjoyable evening. Also, thank you to all who helped to decorate our Christmas Display this year. (Santa was in good hands with our well behaved horses). As they say, what goes up must come down and thus our awesome Christmas Display at Carlisle needs to be removed. January 5 at 10 a.m. is the time and Lee and Val Shaw are our contacts. Please consider helping out so no one has to be out in the cold too long. On January 19, there will be a State OHC officer meeting & Workshop at Deer Creek State Park starting at noon. Please contact Jim Wallace for further information.
We will have our monthly membership meeting on Monday January 21 at 7 p.m. Come at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy a hot bowl of soup. Please bring soup or a side dish to share. We will have our Lottery for the Hocking Hill’s Campout October 11-13, 2019. Due to space availability, a lottery for Three Reasons Horse Camp’s cabin & 7 campsites are conducted at January’s meeting. You must be a member. In order to be in the lottery you must be a member. Only one entry per membership is permitted. Payment is due at the meeting. Campsites are 90 for the two nights. Each site has water, electric, a fire ring and a picnic table. There are flush toilets and showers available for the campers. Each campsite gets 2 horse stalls. The cabin sleeps 6 (double occupancy) and has a flush toilet, shower and a full kitchen. Horses are housed together in a large pasture along with any and all unruly campers, so it behooves you to have good behavior. No stalls come with the cabin.
The Northeast OHC Regional Meeting will be held Saturday January 26 at the Royal Buffet restaurant on Pearl Rd. in Medina at 10:30 a.m. Please see Jim Wallace for details. Carriages may be on the trail at Carlisle on January 5, 8, 10 and 13.
Lastly but very importantly, please tally up your trail miles as well as your saddle and volunteer hours and submit them to Brenda Lang by early January so state funding is considered for horse trails. Here’s hoping this is a great year for horsing around!
Welcome Lorain County OHC members to 2019! Is anyone stuck without a New Year’s resolution? Riding more and working less hours sounds like a good one to me!
We have an amazing itinerary planned for this year and it is all recorded in our 2019 Lorain County OHC calendar that was provided to us when renewing our membership. Sherry Hoover spent countless hours organizing our photos and printed material to be sure it was all completed in time for our party and she pulled it off again. It looks great Sherry and we will enjoy viewing all the club members and horses in the calendar as we record our miles and attend our events each month. Please take note of all the sponsors that help make this a reality and consider letting them know you appreciate their sponsorship when you visit their businesses. Our January calendar sponsor happens to be Centerra County Store. They have two convenient locations, one on Erie Street in Grafton with the other on Wooster Pike in Medina. They have a wide selection of items to meet your farm, home and pet needs. You can check them out at www.centerracoop.com for further details. Thank you Centerra Country Store for your support of Lorain County OHC!
Thank you to the following people who have volunteered their time to help our club this year in the following capacities. Lorain County OHC Officers are as follows: President-Sherry Hoover, Vice President-Jim Wallace, Secretary-Ramona Herandez and Ron Hoover-Treasurer.
Our Committee Members are as follows: 50/50-Sue Mollica, Corral Reporter-Kathy Duncan, E-mails-Cheryl Muhek, Lorain County Metro-Parks Liaison-Bob Budi, Membership-Sandy Shudy, Refreshments-Sue Mollica, Trail Miles-Brenda Lang, Web-Site-Vince Mollica.
Our Parade Organizers include: Grafton-Karen Norton, Kipton-Carole Kenyon, Rochester-Tom Tomes, Rochester & Huntington-Judy Budi and Wellington & LaGrange Lions Parades-Brenda Lang. Throughout the year many opportunities arise where volunteers are needed so if you were not able to commit to the above but would love to help out in another capacity, please know that you will be most appreciated.
Our Christmas Party was spectacular this year. It was peaceful and calm but we also had a joy filled time as we shared a wonderful dinner together followed by a gift exchange game passing our gifts left , right, right, left, etc., etc., etc., as we heard Pastor Brian read the Christmas Story. Boxes were flying everywhere as we tried to keep pace with our storyteller. Our lucky winner of the beautiful nature themed hand-made quilt by Cheryl and Cheryl was Laura Wallace.
Our party organizers Cheryl Muhek, Carole Kenyon and Brenda Lang along with many others ran around like elves busily decorating, helping with entertainment and cleaning up after. It truly was an enjoyable evening. Also, thank you to all who helped to decorate our Christmas Display this year. (Santa was in good hands with our well behaved horses). As they say, what goes up must come down and thus our awesome Christmas Display at Carlisle needs to be removed. January 5 at 10 a.m. is the time and Lee and Val Shaw are our contacts. Please consider helping out so no one has to be out in the cold too long. On January 19, there will be a State OHC officer meeting & Workshop at Deer Creek State Park starting at noon. Please contact Jim Wallace for further information.
We will have our monthly membership meeting on Monday January 21 at 7 p.m. Come at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy a hot bowl of soup. Please bring soup or a side dish to share. We will have our Lottery for the Hocking Hill’s Campout October 11-13, 2019. Due to space availability, a lottery for Three Reasons Horse Camp’s cabin & 7 campsites are conducted at January’s meeting. You must be a member. In order to be in the lottery you must be a member. Only one entry per membership is permitted. Payment is due at the meeting. Campsites are 90 for the two nights. Each site has water, electric, a fire ring and a picnic table. There are flush toilets and showers available for the campers. Each campsite gets 2 horse stalls. The cabin sleeps 6 (double occupancy) and has a flush toilet, shower and a full kitchen. Horses are housed together in a large pasture along with any and all unruly campers, so it behooves you to have good behavior. No stalls come with the cabin.
The Northeast OHC Regional Meeting will be held Saturday January 26 at the Royal Buffet restaurant on Pearl Rd. in Medina at 10:30 a.m. Please see Jim Wallace for details. Carriages may be on the trail at Carlisle on January 5, 8, 10 and 13.
Lastly but very importantly, please tally up your trail miles as well as your saddle and volunteer hours and submit them to Brenda Lang by early January so state funding is considered for horse trails. Here’s hoping this is a great year for horsing around!
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Hello folks! Our November calendar sponsor is Willow Creek Veterinary Service located in Medina County. They provide care for horses, dogs and cats. Thank you Willow Creek for your kind sponsorship this month to our calendar.
Sadly, our Regional Ride was a muddy mess but thankfully we had Bob Budi, and his kind neighbor who both generously hauled rig after rig after rig out until late in the afternoon Saturday with at least 16 rigs needing a tow. I must say, people pay good money at the fair to see a tractor pull but in my book, this one topped them all!
Tom Tomes was still cooking away to the bitter end and thus we enjoyed delicious brats as we cleaned up. We saved the brisket and smoked pork and had a feast at our September membership meeting in lieu of the clam bake. The food was mouthwatering as usual and everyone brought side dishes to share. We had a raffle with all the fantastic gift donations by local businesses and members of our group that had generously been provided for the Regional Ride. Please consider buying a raffle ticket for our beautiful “nature scenes” themed home-made quilt that will be raffled off at our Christmas party. It was made by Cheryl Garn and Cheryl Muhek. The tickets sell for 1 for $5 or 5 for $25. Contact Brenda Lang or a club officer to purchase your tickets.
Our November events are slim compared to the action packed summer and autumn schedule, which gives us time to pause and give thanks for all the wonderful friends we have made along our riding journey, the laughter shared around the campfire, the amazing potlucks, our guest speakers at meeting, the members who donate countless hours to keep things running smoothly and the members who help in any way, great or small to make our horseman’s club as wonderful as it is. Please plan to help set up our Christmas Display on November 17 at 11 a.m. at the Carlisle Visitor Center for their “Holiday Light Display” if you want to help bring in the Christmas spirit and don’t want coal in your stocking, that is. Lee and Val Shaw are organizing this set up. Please meet at the Carlisle Visitor Center parking lot.
Our November membership meeting will be held Monday, November 19 at 7 p.m. with a Potluck dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a pot of chili or a side dish to share. We will hold our annual Turkey Trot Day Ride at Carlisle Equestrian Center with a ride out time of 11 a.m. Please contact Carole Kenyon if you have questions.
On Saturday, December 1 we will hold our annual Christmas Party. Appetizers will start at 6 p.m. and dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Please plan to bring 1 ½ dozen cookies to donate to the Lorain County Park employees. More details to follow. Carriages may be on the trail on November 6, 10, 15, and 18. In December they may be on the trail on December 4, 8, 13 and 16. Remember to start turning in your trail miles to Brenda Lang. She would like them in December. Enjoy the crisp cooler days of autumn and the vibrant colors of the season!
Hello folks! Our November calendar sponsor is Willow Creek Veterinary Service located in Medina County. They provide care for horses, dogs and cats. Thank you Willow Creek for your kind sponsorship this month to our calendar.
Sadly, our Regional Ride was a muddy mess but thankfully we had Bob Budi, and his kind neighbor who both generously hauled rig after rig after rig out until late in the afternoon Saturday with at least 16 rigs needing a tow. I must say, people pay good money at the fair to see a tractor pull but in my book, this one topped them all!
Tom Tomes was still cooking away to the bitter end and thus we enjoyed delicious brats as we cleaned up. We saved the brisket and smoked pork and had a feast at our September membership meeting in lieu of the clam bake. The food was mouthwatering as usual and everyone brought side dishes to share. We had a raffle with all the fantastic gift donations by local businesses and members of our group that had generously been provided for the Regional Ride. Please consider buying a raffle ticket for our beautiful “nature scenes” themed home-made quilt that will be raffled off at our Christmas party. It was made by Cheryl Garn and Cheryl Muhek. The tickets sell for 1 for $5 or 5 for $25. Contact Brenda Lang or a club officer to purchase your tickets.
Our November events are slim compared to the action packed summer and autumn schedule, which gives us time to pause and give thanks for all the wonderful friends we have made along our riding journey, the laughter shared around the campfire, the amazing potlucks, our guest speakers at meeting, the members who donate countless hours to keep things running smoothly and the members who help in any way, great or small to make our horseman’s club as wonderful as it is. Please plan to help set up our Christmas Display on November 17 at 11 a.m. at the Carlisle Visitor Center for their “Holiday Light Display” if you want to help bring in the Christmas spirit and don’t want coal in your stocking, that is. Lee and Val Shaw are organizing this set up. Please meet at the Carlisle Visitor Center parking lot.
Our November membership meeting will be held Monday, November 19 at 7 p.m. with a Potluck dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a pot of chili or a side dish to share. We will hold our annual Turkey Trot Day Ride at Carlisle Equestrian Center with a ride out time of 11 a.m. Please contact Carole Kenyon if you have questions.
On Saturday, December 1 we will hold our annual Christmas Party. Appetizers will start at 6 p.m. and dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Please plan to bring 1 ½ dozen cookies to donate to the Lorain County Park employees. More details to follow. Carriages may be on the trail on November 6, 10, 15, and 18. In December they may be on the trail on December 4, 8, 13 and 16. Remember to start turning in your trail miles to Brenda Lang. She would like them in December. Enjoy the crisp cooler days of autumn and the vibrant colors of the season!
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By: Kathy Duncan
Hi ho hi ho, it’s off to work we go! That was the Disney song whistled by our 10 strong crew members as they sawed, hauled, nipped and sickled through briars and fallen trees along the Charlemont horse trails in late August in preparation for the Lorain County Regional Ride September 7-9. A few went out a second time to finish marking the trails more clearly so all riders will find their way back safe and sound. Others installed additional poles for high lines on a grueling hot September day with temperatures soaring into the 90’s while another council member groomed the camp area by mowing 3 different directions to help keep the poison ivy down and the grass soft under our feet, hooves or paws. We even added a day parking area to our camp spot provided by Charlemont Reservation for our Regional Ride. Thank you to all who have helped prepare the grounds for our regional ride. Your hard work is much appreciated.
Approximately 14 members made their way to Bark Camp this August. The trails were well marked and clear. The riders entertained themselves by learning to rope a steer head, (a garage sale find by the Wallace’s) with special tips provided by Ric Augustine who learned this talent from the wranglers out west. Some of us actually caught the bull by the horns while others need a bit more practice. I have a heightened respect for the wranglers who actually do this for a living.
Others traveled to Big Elk Lick in PA for some camping in the Allegheny Mountains. Several headed up the mountain for a four hour ride, cooking out and roughing it in tents or under the stars. They had a few kind council members haul their gear up the mountain by vehicle. Everything had to be carried in and back out so as not a trace spoiled this pristine site. The next morning after breakfast, they made the four hour trip back down the mountain taking a somewhat different route. All went well for these courageous members. Stay tuned for the next great adventure, so perhaps you may join in the fun!
October’s calendar sponsor is Harrison Ford in Wellington. They sell a wide variety of trailers for day use or overnight camping, featuring Featherlite, Exiss and Sooner trailers. They will take trade in’s as well. Harrison also provides service to help you maintain your trailer so it is safe and functioning properly. They will have a wide choice of trailers at the Quarter Horse Congress so plan to check them out either at Wellington or Congress this month.
Valley Tack is having a “Pick a Pumpkin Day” and the days include October 3, 13, 18, 23 and 31. The pumpkins have from 10% to 30% off coupons toward purchases. Stop in and pick a pumpkin and have a good time shopping.
A second campout at Big Elk Lick is set for October 1-8. It is at Benezette, PA. Ric and Char Augustine are the club contacts and Rick and Candy are the camp hosts. You must have a 30 day health certificate and a valid Coggins. Reservations are recommended to make sure you get a site. The camping cost is $25 per night. They have both primitive and electric sites. Some stalls may be available but you would need to reserve one. You need to bring or buy shavings for the stalls.
A campout at Hocking Hills is set for the weekend of October 12-14 for those who have reservations at Three Reasons Horse Camp. Be sure to follow the directions carefully to assure safe travels as the roads have many curves and are narrow in places with few spots to turn around. The riding is awesome so enjoy you lucky drawing winners!
Our next membership meeting will be October 15 at Wellington Reservation at 535 Jones Rd. in Wellington. Our talk will be “How to winterize a trailer” by Altmeyer Trailer Service starting at 6:30 pm with the meeting to follow. Friday October 19 we will hold a Planning Meeting open to all members at Sandy Shudy’s residence to assemble 2019’s “Calendar of Events”. On Saturday, September 20 we will head to Malabar Farms for a day ride at 11 a.m. Meet at the day Equestrian parking area. Brenda Lang is the contact for this ride. A trip to the top of Mount Jeeves will give an overview of the farm, rolling hills and a glimpse of Pleasant Hill Lake in the background. Hopefully, weather permitting; the ride should be quite beautiful with the changing of the leaves.
On October 27, come join the fun by dressing up yourself and/or your horse for the Halloween Day Ride located at the Carlisle Equestrian Center. We will ride out at 11 a.m. Plan to meet at the Open Pavilion at 2 p.m. for goodies. Kathy Duncan is the wicked witch in charge of this ride so you better behave or else. The rain date for the Halloween Ride at Carlisle Equestrian Center will be at 2 p.m.
November 2-4 we will be camping at Findley State Park, weather permitting. To camp, you will need to be a Lorain County OHC member (or secondary member to camp/ride. Jim Wallace is the contact for this ride.
Sunday, November 4 there is a State OHC Meeting at Delaware at 10
a.m. Jim Wallace can provide details about this meeting if you would like to attend. Take pause to view the vibrant colors of the season, to listen to the crunch of the leaves beneath you, and to enjoy the crisp, cooler days.
Hi ho hi ho, it’s off to work we go! That was the Disney song whistled by our 10 strong crew members as they sawed, hauled, nipped and sickled through briars and fallen trees along the Charlemont horse trails in late August in preparation for the Lorain County Regional Ride September 7-9. A few went out a second time to finish marking the trails more clearly so all riders will find their way back safe and sound. Others installed additional poles for high lines on a grueling hot September day with temperatures soaring into the 90’s while another council member groomed the camp area by mowing 3 different directions to help keep the poison ivy down and the grass soft under our feet, hooves or paws. We even added a day parking area to our camp spot provided by Charlemont Reservation for our Regional Ride. Thank you to all who have helped prepare the grounds for our regional ride. Your hard work is much appreciated.
Approximately 14 members made their way to Bark Camp this August. The trails were well marked and clear. The riders entertained themselves by learning to rope a steer head, (a garage sale find by the Wallace’s) with special tips provided by Ric Augustine who learned this talent from the wranglers out west. Some of us actually caught the bull by the horns while others need a bit more practice. I have a heightened respect for the wranglers who actually do this for a living.
Others traveled to Big Elk Lick in PA for some camping in the Allegheny Mountains. Several headed up the mountain for a four hour ride, cooking out and roughing it in tents or under the stars. They had a few kind council members haul their gear up the mountain by vehicle. Everything had to be carried in and back out so as not a trace spoiled this pristine site. The next morning after breakfast, they made the four hour trip back down the mountain taking a somewhat different route. All went well for these courageous members. Stay tuned for the next great adventure, so perhaps you may join in the fun!
October’s calendar sponsor is Harrison Ford in Wellington. They sell a wide variety of trailers for day use or overnight camping, featuring Featherlite, Exiss and Sooner trailers. They will take trade in’s as well. Harrison also provides service to help you maintain your trailer so it is safe and functioning properly. They will have a wide choice of trailers at the Quarter Horse Congress so plan to check them out either at Wellington or Congress this month.
Valley Tack is having a “Pick a Pumpkin Day” and the days include October 3, 13, 18, 23 and 31. The pumpkins have from 10% to 30% off coupons toward purchases. Stop in and pick a pumpkin and have a good time shopping.
A second campout at Big Elk Lick is set for October 1-8. It is at Benezette, PA. Ric and Char Augustine are the club contacts and Rick and Candy are the camp hosts. You must have a 30 day health certificate and a valid Coggins. Reservations are recommended to make sure you get a site. The camping cost is $25 per night. They have both primitive and electric sites. Some stalls may be available but you would need to reserve one. You need to bring or buy shavings for the stalls.
A campout at Hocking Hills is set for the weekend of October 12-14 for those who have reservations at Three Reasons Horse Camp. Be sure to follow the directions carefully to assure safe travels as the roads have many curves and are narrow in places with few spots to turn around. The riding is awesome so enjoy you lucky drawing winners!
Our next membership meeting will be October 15 at Wellington Reservation at 535 Jones Rd. in Wellington. Our talk will be “How to winterize a trailer” by Altmeyer Trailer Service starting at 6:30 pm with the meeting to follow. Friday October 19 we will hold a Planning Meeting open to all members at Sandy Shudy’s residence to assemble 2019’s “Calendar of Events”. On Saturday, September 20 we will head to Malabar Farms for a day ride at 11 a.m. Meet at the day Equestrian parking area. Brenda Lang is the contact for this ride. A trip to the top of Mount Jeeves will give an overview of the farm, rolling hills and a glimpse of Pleasant Hill Lake in the background. Hopefully, weather permitting; the ride should be quite beautiful with the changing of the leaves.
On October 27, come join the fun by dressing up yourself and/or your horse for the Halloween Day Ride located at the Carlisle Equestrian Center. We will ride out at 11 a.m. Plan to meet at the Open Pavilion at 2 p.m. for goodies. Kathy Duncan is the wicked witch in charge of this ride so you better behave or else. The rain date for the Halloween Ride at Carlisle Equestrian Center will be at 2 p.m.
November 2-4 we will be camping at Findley State Park, weather permitting. To camp, you will need to be a Lorain County OHC member (or secondary member to camp/ride. Jim Wallace is the contact for this ride.
Sunday, November 4 there is a State OHC Meeting at Delaware at 10
a.m. Jim Wallace can provide details about this meeting if you would like to attend. Take pause to view the vibrant colors of the season, to listen to the crunch of the leaves beneath you, and to enjoy the crisp, cooler days.
Diane at Mohican ride.
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By: Kathy Duncan
Hello Sunshine and fellow OHC members! Summer sure is short but sweet. Seize the moments while you can. Lance’s Trailer Sales, our sponsor for September’s calendar is located in Athens Ohio. It is a great place to shop for horse trailers as they have a great selection of new and used trailers. You can check them out on the web to easily view their inventory.
A few members made it to the Mohican NE Regional Ride in July and they were met by beautiful weather and good company with Wayne County sponsoring this ride. Quite a crew (about 20) made it to Beaver Creek this July and although it was hot, it was lots of fun. The river crossings were refreshing for sure and the deeply shaded woods helped drop the sizzling temperatures to make it worth the riding. I’d like to extend a big thank you to Cheryl Muhek for hosting the meeting on July 16 and to Floyd Wells for teaching us about harnessing a horse for driving.
We had a good turnout at West Branch the weekend of August 3-5. Portage County VIP’s greeted us and made us truly welcome. Thanks to the Portage County OHC members, the trails were tip top and the camping sites were well maintained. The lake was refreshing with members bringing their kayaks and giving rides to sea horses in the cool water after a day on the dusty trail. Imagine that! A beautiful view of the lake with a wonderful breeze welcomed us as we shared our potluck dinner at the pavilion and enjoyed our campfire.
Our Lorain County OHC Regional Ride Campout is Friday September 8-Sunday September 10 with the Scavenger Hunt with prizes awarded to the winners on Saturday 9 am-2 pm. The Potluck will start at 6:30 pm with meat provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. We will have entertainment in the evening. Nate Reader is the coordinator for this ride.
The State Ride Chili Cook off will be held at Mohican State Forest September 14-16. It is hosted by Ashland OHC. Reservations are required. Please contact Mike Gerard for camp reservations. Jim Wallace is our club contact for this weekend.
This month’s membership meeting will be a Clam Bake at the Budi Farm on September 17 starting at 7 pm. Plan to come at 6 pm if partaking in the dinner and bring a side dish or dessert to share. A hayride and bonfire is planned for after the meeting. Bob Budi is the contact for this evening. On Saturday, September 22 we will gather at Jack’s Place trailhead at Bedford Reservation. Carole Kenyon is the contact for this ride.
September 28-30, the NW Regional ride will be held at Van Buren State Park. There are 26 primitive sites and 12 miles of trails. Jim Wallace is the contact for this ride. September 30-October 7 will be Big Elk Lick Campout in Benezette, PA. A 30 day health certificate and current Coggins are required. Reservations are red. Electric and primitive sites are available. Some stalls are available. Call early for a site and stall. Plan to come for the week or just a few days. Wild elk roam the area. The trails run along the river and mountains on old mining, gas and logging roads. Contact Ric and Char Augustine for more details.
Be alert to carriages on the Carlisle trails September 4, 8, 13 and 16. Enjoy and be safe out there folks!
Hello Sunshine and fellow OHC members! Summer sure is short but sweet. Seize the moments while you can. Lance’s Trailer Sales, our sponsor for September’s calendar is located in Athens Ohio. It is a great place to shop for horse trailers as they have a great selection of new and used trailers. You can check them out on the web to easily view their inventory.
A few members made it to the Mohican NE Regional Ride in July and they were met by beautiful weather and good company with Wayne County sponsoring this ride. Quite a crew (about 20) made it to Beaver Creek this July and although it was hot, it was lots of fun. The river crossings were refreshing for sure and the deeply shaded woods helped drop the sizzling temperatures to make it worth the riding. I’d like to extend a big thank you to Cheryl Muhek for hosting the meeting on July 16 and to Floyd Wells for teaching us about harnessing a horse for driving.
We had a good turnout at West Branch the weekend of August 3-5. Portage County VIP’s greeted us and made us truly welcome. Thanks to the Portage County OHC members, the trails were tip top and the camping sites were well maintained. The lake was refreshing with members bringing their kayaks and giving rides to sea horses in the cool water after a day on the dusty trail. Imagine that! A beautiful view of the lake with a wonderful breeze welcomed us as we shared our potluck dinner at the pavilion and enjoyed our campfire.
Our Lorain County OHC Regional Ride Campout is Friday September 8-Sunday September 10 with the Scavenger Hunt with prizes awarded to the winners on Saturday 9 am-2 pm. The Potluck will start at 6:30 pm with meat provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. We will have entertainment in the evening. Nate Reader is the coordinator for this ride.
The State Ride Chili Cook off will be held at Mohican State Forest September 14-16. It is hosted by Ashland OHC. Reservations are required. Please contact Mike Gerard for camp reservations. Jim Wallace is our club contact for this weekend.
This month’s membership meeting will be a Clam Bake at the Budi Farm on September 17 starting at 7 pm. Plan to come at 6 pm if partaking in the dinner and bring a side dish or dessert to share. A hayride and bonfire is planned for after the meeting. Bob Budi is the contact for this evening. On Saturday, September 22 we will gather at Jack’s Place trailhead at Bedford Reservation. Carole Kenyon is the contact for this ride.
September 28-30, the NW Regional ride will be held at Van Buren State Park. There are 26 primitive sites and 12 miles of trails. Jim Wallace is the contact for this ride. September 30-October 7 will be Big Elk Lick Campout in Benezette, PA. A 30 day health certificate and current Coggins are required. Reservations are red. Electric and primitive sites are available. Some stalls are available. Call early for a site and stall. Plan to come for the week or just a few days. Wild elk roam the area. The trails run along the river and mountains on old mining, gas and logging roads. Contact Ric and Char Augustine for more details.
Be alert to carriages on the Carlisle trails September 4, 8, 13 and 16. Enjoy and be safe out there folks!
Chris and Denise at Beaver Creek
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By: Kathy Duncan
Coming in Hot! HOT! Lorain County Horse Council Members know how to beat the heat. Camping at Pleasant Hill was the perfect spot for a sizzling weekend in late June. The horses relaxed in the shade on their high lines while the riders kayaked across the cool lake for breakfast at Mohican Lodge. After riding the trails, a swim at the beach was next on the agenda. It was the best of both worlds. June 8-10, approximately 10 campers ventured to Harrison County’s Regional Ride and had a lovely time, enjoying good food and fellowship with our horse council friends from Harrison County except for the drenching rain that came Saturday night. The Wellington Lorain horse council riders cancelled riding in the parade due to extreme heat and risk of lightning. It’s a good motto to think “safety first”, even though we have such a passion to ride.
Our August calendar sponsor is Litchfield Veterinary Clinic. They are available to treat your “small fury friends” by appointment, every Monday through Saturday. I highly recommend them, although I may be a tad biased as my husband and son are veterinarians there. (They have been in business for over 70 years!)
August 3-5, plan to attend a campout at West Branch in Portage County. Sandy Shudy is the contact for this ride. The following weekend on August 10-12 we have a campout scheduled for Bark Camp State Park. The sites have electricity! You know that modern invention that allows for air conditioning, a definite thumb up for these hot, sticky summer campouts. Jim Wallace is the campout for this ride. Mark your calendar for Monday August 13 for our next membership meeting. It was moved up due to the Lorain County Fair the following week. We will meet at the Carlisle Equestrian Center at 7 p.m. but if you like ice cream, come at 6:30 p.m. Lee and Val Shaw will be scooping up this tasty treat. Please bring money if you plan to sign up for clams and/or chicken for our September 17 membership meeting or to order your dinners, contact Jim or Laura Wallace at 330-635-0167.
The Medina County sponsored OHC State Ride will be held at Wetmore in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park the weekend of August 17-19. If you plan to attend this weekend, please register with Medina County OHC at www.medinacountyohc.com.
The Lorain County Fair will be held at the Wellington Fairgrounds August 20-26.
Folks are headed back to Big Elk Lick Horse Camp August 23-30. The riding is located in the Allegheny Mountains. Miles of trails, along the river and logging, gas and mining roads abound. Wild elk roam here so it’s very common to come across these majestic animals and hear them bugle. Both primitive and electric sites are available. A shower house and communal kitchen are available. There are stalls but they must be reserved. Rick and Candy are the camp hosts and may be reached at 814-787-4656. The club contacts for this campout are Ric and Char Augustin.
Saturday August 25 we will hold trail maintenance to help groom the Charlemont Reservation trails in preparation for our upcoming regional ride, September 7-9. Helpers should plan to meet at 9 a.m. at the parking lot on New London-Eastern Road. Contact Bob Budi if you have questions. Please bring chain saws, nippers and gloves and wear sturdy boots for hiking the trails. Happy Trails!
Coming in Hot! HOT! Lorain County Horse Council Members know how to beat the heat. Camping at Pleasant Hill was the perfect spot for a sizzling weekend in late June. The horses relaxed in the shade on their high lines while the riders kayaked across the cool lake for breakfast at Mohican Lodge. After riding the trails, a swim at the beach was next on the agenda. It was the best of both worlds. June 8-10, approximately 10 campers ventured to Harrison County’s Regional Ride and had a lovely time, enjoying good food and fellowship with our horse council friends from Harrison County except for the drenching rain that came Saturday night. The Wellington Lorain horse council riders cancelled riding in the parade due to extreme heat and risk of lightning. It’s a good motto to think “safety first”, even though we have such a passion to ride.
Our August calendar sponsor is Litchfield Veterinary Clinic. They are available to treat your “small fury friends” by appointment, every Monday through Saturday. I highly recommend them, although I may be a tad biased as my husband and son are veterinarians there. (They have been in business for over 70 years!)
August 3-5, plan to attend a campout at West Branch in Portage County. Sandy Shudy is the contact for this ride. The following weekend on August 10-12 we have a campout scheduled for Bark Camp State Park. The sites have electricity! You know that modern invention that allows for air conditioning, a definite thumb up for these hot, sticky summer campouts. Jim Wallace is the campout for this ride. Mark your calendar for Monday August 13 for our next membership meeting. It was moved up due to the Lorain County Fair the following week. We will meet at the Carlisle Equestrian Center at 7 p.m. but if you like ice cream, come at 6:30 p.m. Lee and Val Shaw will be scooping up this tasty treat. Please bring money if you plan to sign up for clams and/or chicken for our September 17 membership meeting or to order your dinners, contact Jim or Laura Wallace at 330-635-0167.
The Medina County sponsored OHC State Ride will be held at Wetmore in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park the weekend of August 17-19. If you plan to attend this weekend, please register with Medina County OHC at www.medinacountyohc.com.
The Lorain County Fair will be held at the Wellington Fairgrounds August 20-26.
Folks are headed back to Big Elk Lick Horse Camp August 23-30. The riding is located in the Allegheny Mountains. Miles of trails, along the river and logging, gas and mining roads abound. Wild elk roam here so it’s very common to come across these majestic animals and hear them bugle. Both primitive and electric sites are available. A shower house and communal kitchen are available. There are stalls but they must be reserved. Rick and Candy are the camp hosts and may be reached at 814-787-4656. The club contacts for this campout are Ric and Char Augustin.
Saturday August 25 we will hold trail maintenance to help groom the Charlemont Reservation trails in preparation for our upcoming regional ride, September 7-9. Helpers should plan to meet at 9 a.m. at the parking lot on New London-Eastern Road. Contact Bob Budi if you have questions. Please bring chain saws, nippers and gloves and wear sturdy boots for hiking the trails. Happy Trails!
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Hello horse council members. Hope you are enjoying the warmth of the sun and are being revitalized by its energy. I might add that after a long ride on the dusty trail, a Klondike bar or a root beer float sure hits the spot. Almost heaven! We had some wonderful sloppy Joes and pie for our Pie Ride but not too many folks made it out this year so we had almost a pie per person. Darn, I hate when that happens. Seriously, you were missed. Ron and Sherry Hoover provided the Joes and they were the best! I ate so much for lunch that I never even ate dinner.
Unfortunately our overnight campout at Carlisle in May was postponed due to the weather. Steve from Harrison Ford in Wellington gave a helpful lecture on trailer maintenance at our May membership meeting. As an FYI, Harrison Ford sells and services horse trailers. We had an amazing turn out of horseback riders for the Grafton Memorial Day parade. Our nation’s flag was proudly carried by Mike. Our various armed forces flags were carried by other Lorain OHC members. Thank you to all who took time to show respect to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation.
Thank you July calendar sponsor ADT Security LLC. You can visit them on the web at www.ADT.com. You may want to consider them for your home or business security system.
Many of us traveled to AEP Conesville Horse Area in Coshocton for a wonderful weekend ride with Coshocton County OHC riders June 1-3. Over 80 participated in the poker ride. A great picnic lunch was provided by Coshocton County OHC members who grilled up the finest sirloin hamburgers this side of the Mississippi! The afternoon entertainment consisted of watching a tractor pull contest-that is to say a tractor needed to pull Cheryl and Billy’s beast of a rig out of the mud. I ask, where else can you have so much fun? The trails were actually reclaimed mining land with trails ranging in difficulty from easy flat rides to more challenging hills in the thick woods with ravines on either side in many cases.
The NE Area Region Ride at Mohican is set for July 6-8 for those of you who pre-registered with Wayne County. There are high lines, running water and pit toilets at Mohican. The trails can be rugged in places so consider having shoes on your horse.
The Beaver Creek Campout is scheduled for July 13-15. The Equestrian campsites are located in Liverpool. There are 59 primitive campsites with water, latrines and high lines available. You may want to bring your own water as the camping is spread out and you may have to walk a distance to get water. There are 27 miles of bridle trails with multiple creek crossings. You may want to pack your scuba gear if your horse likes to stop, drop and roll in creeks like Rascal.
Monday, July 16 we will have our membership meeting picnic and potluck at Cheryl Muhek’s home on Beck Road in Medina. The Pot Luck begins at 6:30 with the meeting starting at 7 p.m. Our club provides burgers and hot dogs. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share and your own chair. Floyd Wells will talk and demonstrate how to harness a horse for driving.
Saturday, July 21 plan to attend the Lewis Road Day ride. We will ride out at 11 a.m. Meet at the Lewis Ring Parking Lot. Sue Mollica is the contact for this ride. Thursday, July 26 the LaGrange Lion’s Parade is looking for horseback riders to join in the fun. Decorate your horse and be ready to follow the other parade participants out at 7 p.m. We are asked to line up behind the middle school on Rte. 303 at 6 p.m. Plan to use the entrance next to the ice cream store and meet behind the school in the large field. Contact Brenda Lang if you have questions.
A campout is planned for August 3-5 at West Branch State Park in Portage County, east of Ravenna. The campsites are primitive and the trails may be moderate to challenging, depending on weather. There are 20 miles of bridle trails, 10 non-electric campsites, pit toilets and tie lines. You will need to bring your own water. West Branch reservoir is an added attraction with power boats abounding on the weekend to add to the excitement. Believe it or not, there actually is an ice cream stand along the way at the beach so bring some coins for a treat. Please contact Sandy Shudy for further information.
As always, enjoy the ride but use common sense, especially with the unpredictability of summer storms.
Hello horse council members. Hope you are enjoying the warmth of the sun and are being revitalized by its energy. I might add that after a long ride on the dusty trail, a Klondike bar or a root beer float sure hits the spot. Almost heaven! We had some wonderful sloppy Joes and pie for our Pie Ride but not too many folks made it out this year so we had almost a pie per person. Darn, I hate when that happens. Seriously, you were missed. Ron and Sherry Hoover provided the Joes and they were the best! I ate so much for lunch that I never even ate dinner.
Unfortunately our overnight campout at Carlisle in May was postponed due to the weather. Steve from Harrison Ford in Wellington gave a helpful lecture on trailer maintenance at our May membership meeting. As an FYI, Harrison Ford sells and services horse trailers. We had an amazing turn out of horseback riders for the Grafton Memorial Day parade. Our nation’s flag was proudly carried by Mike. Our various armed forces flags were carried by other Lorain OHC members. Thank you to all who took time to show respect to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation.
Thank you July calendar sponsor ADT Security LLC. You can visit them on the web at www.ADT.com. You may want to consider them for your home or business security system.
Many of us traveled to AEP Conesville Horse Area in Coshocton for a wonderful weekend ride with Coshocton County OHC riders June 1-3. Over 80 participated in the poker ride. A great picnic lunch was provided by Coshocton County OHC members who grilled up the finest sirloin hamburgers this side of the Mississippi! The afternoon entertainment consisted of watching a tractor pull contest-that is to say a tractor needed to pull Cheryl and Billy’s beast of a rig out of the mud. I ask, where else can you have so much fun? The trails were actually reclaimed mining land with trails ranging in difficulty from easy flat rides to more challenging hills in the thick woods with ravines on either side in many cases.
The NE Area Region Ride at Mohican is set for July 6-8 for those of you who pre-registered with Wayne County. There are high lines, running water and pit toilets at Mohican. The trails can be rugged in places so consider having shoes on your horse.
The Beaver Creek Campout is scheduled for July 13-15. The Equestrian campsites are located in Liverpool. There are 59 primitive campsites with water, latrines and high lines available. You may want to bring your own water as the camping is spread out and you may have to walk a distance to get water. There are 27 miles of bridle trails with multiple creek crossings. You may want to pack your scuba gear if your horse likes to stop, drop and roll in creeks like Rascal.
Monday, July 16 we will have our membership meeting picnic and potluck at Cheryl Muhek’s home on Beck Road in Medina. The Pot Luck begins at 6:30 with the meeting starting at 7 p.m. Our club provides burgers and hot dogs. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share and your own chair. Floyd Wells will talk and demonstrate how to harness a horse for driving.
Saturday, July 21 plan to attend the Lewis Road Day ride. We will ride out at 11 a.m. Meet at the Lewis Ring Parking Lot. Sue Mollica is the contact for this ride. Thursday, July 26 the LaGrange Lion’s Parade is looking for horseback riders to join in the fun. Decorate your horse and be ready to follow the other parade participants out at 7 p.m. We are asked to line up behind the middle school on Rte. 303 at 6 p.m. Plan to use the entrance next to the ice cream store and meet behind the school in the large field. Contact Brenda Lang if you have questions.
A campout is planned for August 3-5 at West Branch State Park in Portage County, east of Ravenna. The campsites are primitive and the trails may be moderate to challenging, depending on weather. There are 20 miles of bridle trails, 10 non-electric campsites, pit toilets and tie lines. You will need to bring your own water. West Branch reservoir is an added attraction with power boats abounding on the weekend to add to the excitement. Believe it or not, there actually is an ice cream stand along the way at the beach so bring some coins for a treat. Please contact Sandy Shudy for further information.
As always, enjoy the ride but use common sense, especially with the unpredictability of summer storms.
Mike, Memorial Day Parade
Karen, Memorial Day Parade
Sherry, Memorial Day Parade
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By: Kathy Duncan
Hello horse buddies! Summer fun is about to begin with great day rides and a whole bunch of campouts planned for the season. Our June calendar sponsor is Spencer Feed & Supply. They offer builder supplies, feed, a garden store and hardware. Thank you, Spencer Feed & Supply, for all the support you have given our club over time.
Trail Maintenance was completed at Charlemont on April 21. There were quite a few trees down this year at Charlemont, keeping the trail maintenance crew of 8-10 hardy folks busy a good part of the day. Do you remember playing the game “Pick-up Sticks” as a child? Now just super-size that and you’ve got what Charlemont looked like! Many thanks go to all who helped out with this labor intense day.
At our April horse council meeting, we had a wonderful presentation from Sherry Miller who has taken her horse to Mackinac Island in the past. She shared all the ins and outs of ferrying your horse, packing your gear, stabling your horse and the rules of the road on the island. Sherri provided copies of the Mackinac Horsemen’s Association resource information entitled “Bringing Your Horse to Mackinac Island”. If you’re considering this trip, it is imperative to plan well in advance to ensure ferry transport, lodging for yourself and stable availability for your horse. Sherri shared she really enjoyed her time on the island and plans to go again this fall so if you think you may want to go sometime, she would be happy to share her experience.
Many blessings go to all who marched in the Memorial Day parade this year. It is good for us all to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
June 8 –June 10 is the Harrison County Regional Ride at Harrison State Forest. Carole Kenyon is the contact for this ride. Monday June 18 we will have our membership meeting and pot luck at Carlisle Equestrian Center. The potluck will begin at 6:30 and the meeting starts at 7.
Sandy from Valley Tack will offer her expertise on the how to insure the proper fit for your horse’s saddle, bit & bridle, breast strap and crupper. Sandy has a wealth of knowledge in fitting tack g so you’ll want to be sure to attend this meeting. June 22-24, there will be a weekend campout at Pleasant Hill Lake near Loudonville. Reservations are suggested but not required. The horsemen’s camp is located right on the lake.
If you enjoy water sports, you may want to bring your boat or kayak. They also have a swim area within walking distance of the horse camp. There is water for the horses and high lines. There is no electricity. Porta-johns are available in the horse camp and we are permitted to use the showers and flush toilets in Area E. Gale Hayden and Brenda Lang are contacts for this ride. Saturday, June 30 we will be riding at Silver Creek Lake hitting the trail at 11. There are 7 miles of trail. This park is in Summit County. Ramona Hernandez is heading up this ride.
Looking ahead to the beginning of July, Independence Day Horse Parades will be at Rochester in the morning and Wellington in the afternoon. Please contact Judy Budi or Tom Tomes for Rochester and Brenda Lang for Wellington. July 6-8 the Northeast Area regional ride will be held at Mohican. If interested in attending, please register with Wayne County OHC. During the month of June and early July, carriages may be on the trails at Carlisle June 5, 14, and 17 and July 3, 7 and 12. As always, exercise caution.
May God bless America and keep our troops out of harm’s way.
Hello horse buddies! Summer fun is about to begin with great day rides and a whole bunch of campouts planned for the season. Our June calendar sponsor is Spencer Feed & Supply. They offer builder supplies, feed, a garden store and hardware. Thank you, Spencer Feed & Supply, for all the support you have given our club over time.
Trail Maintenance was completed at Charlemont on April 21. There were quite a few trees down this year at Charlemont, keeping the trail maintenance crew of 8-10 hardy folks busy a good part of the day. Do you remember playing the game “Pick-up Sticks” as a child? Now just super-size that and you’ve got what Charlemont looked like! Many thanks go to all who helped out with this labor intense day.
At our April horse council meeting, we had a wonderful presentation from Sherry Miller who has taken her horse to Mackinac Island in the past. She shared all the ins and outs of ferrying your horse, packing your gear, stabling your horse and the rules of the road on the island. Sherri provided copies of the Mackinac Horsemen’s Association resource information entitled “Bringing Your Horse to Mackinac Island”. If you’re considering this trip, it is imperative to plan well in advance to ensure ferry transport, lodging for yourself and stable availability for your horse. Sherri shared she really enjoyed her time on the island and plans to go again this fall so if you think you may want to go sometime, she would be happy to share her experience.
Many blessings go to all who marched in the Memorial Day parade this year. It is good for us all to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
June 8 –June 10 is the Harrison County Regional Ride at Harrison State Forest. Carole Kenyon is the contact for this ride. Monday June 18 we will have our membership meeting and pot luck at Carlisle Equestrian Center. The potluck will begin at 6:30 and the meeting starts at 7.
Sandy from Valley Tack will offer her expertise on the how to insure the proper fit for your horse’s saddle, bit & bridle, breast strap and crupper. Sandy has a wealth of knowledge in fitting tack g so you’ll want to be sure to attend this meeting. June 22-24, there will be a weekend campout at Pleasant Hill Lake near Loudonville. Reservations are suggested but not required. The horsemen’s camp is located right on the lake.
If you enjoy water sports, you may want to bring your boat or kayak. They also have a swim area within walking distance of the horse camp. There is water for the horses and high lines. There is no electricity. Porta-johns are available in the horse camp and we are permitted to use the showers and flush toilets in Area E. Gale Hayden and Brenda Lang are contacts for this ride. Saturday, June 30 we will be riding at Silver Creek Lake hitting the trail at 11. There are 7 miles of trail. This park is in Summit County. Ramona Hernandez is heading up this ride.
Looking ahead to the beginning of July, Independence Day Horse Parades will be at Rochester in the morning and Wellington in the afternoon. Please contact Judy Budi or Tom Tomes for Rochester and Brenda Lang for Wellington. July 6-8 the Northeast Area regional ride will be held at Mohican. If interested in attending, please register with Wayne County OHC. During the month of June and early July, carriages may be on the trails at Carlisle June 5, 14, and 17 and July 3, 7 and 12. As always, exercise caution.
May God bless America and keep our troops out of harm’s way.
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By: Kathy Duncan
Hello horse friends! It’s refreshing to know that wildflowers are springing forth throughout our parks finally. White Trillium, a beautiful white flower is our state wild flower and is a site to behold. I have been seeing the Eastern Bluebirds all over Carlisle thanks to the multitude of bluebird boxes for nesting that abound. A pair of Bufflehead ducks at the Wetlands area were cited with the male having a striking white head. Our May calendar sponsor is Farley Saddlery and Service, LLC. She specializes in custom tack and repair. Her shop is located in Wellington. Thank you Kym for checking over our tack at our March meeting for issues.
Brenda Lang headed up our Trail Mile Awards and announced the winners and statistics at our March meeting. Thank you Brenda! This is a time consuming task that falls right at the holidays when we are so busy. Brenda has volunteered her time for many years now in this capacity. She also obtains wonderful gift prize donations for our winners from local businesses who have been so supportive to our council events.
Our 2017 overall miles recorded were 23,873. Wow, that screams of saddle sores but something to be proud of. Go LOHC! Riders most frequently rode at the following parks: Carlisie-4,520 miles, Charlemont-1596 miles, Mohican-1,560 miles, Benezette PA-1,566 miles and Hocking Hills- 1,045 miles. Our top 3 women riders were Kelly Denes - 1,694 miles, Sandy Krupp - 1,077 miles and Cheryl Garn - 1,041 miles. Our top 3 men riders were Elmer (Billy) Garn - 1,041 miles, Ric Augustin - 864 miles and Jim Wallace - 554 miles. Our top youth riders were Akadian Garn - 355 miles, Katy Zitek - 230 miles and Reagan Reader - 109 miles. Our top two Saddle Hour riders were Katy Zitek - 178 hours and Deb Hurlbert - 137 hours. Vince Mollica received an award for “Special Cook”. Congratulations to all our top winners and to everyone who submitted their trail information to Brenda for all your fine efforts.
Keep on riding and recording those miles. It’s what helps our government representatives know that we utilize the equestrian trails when they are trying to determine the park budgets for the future. Our St. Patrick’s Day Ride brought forth many a leprechaun for the riding of the green from our council as well as neighboring counties. The food spread was amazing with everyone bringing something yummy. Thanks Jim and Laura for organizing this fun ride and cooking up the Pot of Stew. On March 23, approximately 20 of us toured Weaver Leather Supply Company in Mt. Hope, learning all about various leathers and webbing products they manufacture for horse tack. We then proceeded to lunch at Mrs. Yoder’s followed by a tour of Fairview Country Sales where they specialize in Biothane harnesses and carriages. It was an educational day with many interesting facts learned. Thanks for organizing this field trip Jim Wallace.
Saturday May 5 is a Cinco De Mayo Day ride that will be held at Wetmore at 11 a.m. Please contact Cheryl Muhek with questions. A Pie Ride is scheduled for Saturday, May 12 at 10 a.m. Plan to meet at the enclosed pavilion at 12:30 p.m. for lunch, pie and coffee. Please bring pie or dessert to share. Sherry Hoover is heading up this ride. May 19-20, we have Carlisle Equestrian Center reserved for overnight camping. Please bring a tie line for your horses. We will have a pot luck and bonfire at the open Pavilion area. Weather permitting, the Black River Astronomical Society opens up their telescopes and we are treated to view the planets and stars. The potluck dinner will be at 6:30. Please bring a dish to share. We will camp Saturday to Sunday only. Brenda Lang is our contact for this ride. Our club paid the group camping permit so there is no charge for our members to camp.
On Monday May 21 we have a membership meeting and potluck at the CVC in the Black River Room at 7 pm. The topic is sponsored by Buckeye Feed on horse nutrition. Monday, May 28 we will participate in the Grafton Memorial Day Parade. Further details will be forthcoming. Karen Norton is the contact person for this parade. Please note that Carriages are permitted on the Carlisle trails May 1, 5, 10, 13.
June 1-3 we will be camping at AEP, Conesville Horse Area, Coshocton, OH. The camp area is primitive therefore you will need to bring water for yourself and your horse. You also must print out a current (yearly) AEP RecLand Permit from AEP.com and bring it with you. You must sign it and carry it with you when riding. You also are asked to register at the campground so the management of AEP knows how many riders use this area. It is a beautiful area for riding with ravines and woods. Some trails are rugged, but many are not. Please contact Brenda Lang for more details.
See ya out there friends! Take time to “tip toe or trot through the tulips” and enjoy the wild flowers.
Hello horse friends! It’s refreshing to know that wildflowers are springing forth throughout our parks finally. White Trillium, a beautiful white flower is our state wild flower and is a site to behold. I have been seeing the Eastern Bluebirds all over Carlisle thanks to the multitude of bluebird boxes for nesting that abound. A pair of Bufflehead ducks at the Wetlands area were cited with the male having a striking white head. Our May calendar sponsor is Farley Saddlery and Service, LLC. She specializes in custom tack and repair. Her shop is located in Wellington. Thank you Kym for checking over our tack at our March meeting for issues.
Brenda Lang headed up our Trail Mile Awards and announced the winners and statistics at our March meeting. Thank you Brenda! This is a time consuming task that falls right at the holidays when we are so busy. Brenda has volunteered her time for many years now in this capacity. She also obtains wonderful gift prize donations for our winners from local businesses who have been so supportive to our council events.
Our 2017 overall miles recorded were 23,873. Wow, that screams of saddle sores but something to be proud of. Go LOHC! Riders most frequently rode at the following parks: Carlisie-4,520 miles, Charlemont-1596 miles, Mohican-1,560 miles, Benezette PA-1,566 miles and Hocking Hills- 1,045 miles. Our top 3 women riders were Kelly Denes - 1,694 miles, Sandy Krupp - 1,077 miles and Cheryl Garn - 1,041 miles. Our top 3 men riders were Elmer (Billy) Garn - 1,041 miles, Ric Augustin - 864 miles and Jim Wallace - 554 miles. Our top youth riders were Akadian Garn - 355 miles, Katy Zitek - 230 miles and Reagan Reader - 109 miles. Our top two Saddle Hour riders were Katy Zitek - 178 hours and Deb Hurlbert - 137 hours. Vince Mollica received an award for “Special Cook”. Congratulations to all our top winners and to everyone who submitted their trail information to Brenda for all your fine efforts.
Keep on riding and recording those miles. It’s what helps our government representatives know that we utilize the equestrian trails when they are trying to determine the park budgets for the future. Our St. Patrick’s Day Ride brought forth many a leprechaun for the riding of the green from our council as well as neighboring counties. The food spread was amazing with everyone bringing something yummy. Thanks Jim and Laura for organizing this fun ride and cooking up the Pot of Stew. On March 23, approximately 20 of us toured Weaver Leather Supply Company in Mt. Hope, learning all about various leathers and webbing products they manufacture for horse tack. We then proceeded to lunch at Mrs. Yoder’s followed by a tour of Fairview Country Sales where they specialize in Biothane harnesses and carriages. It was an educational day with many interesting facts learned. Thanks for organizing this field trip Jim Wallace.
Saturday May 5 is a Cinco De Mayo Day ride that will be held at Wetmore at 11 a.m. Please contact Cheryl Muhek with questions. A Pie Ride is scheduled for Saturday, May 12 at 10 a.m. Plan to meet at the enclosed pavilion at 12:30 p.m. for lunch, pie and coffee. Please bring pie or dessert to share. Sherry Hoover is heading up this ride. May 19-20, we have Carlisle Equestrian Center reserved for overnight camping. Please bring a tie line for your horses. We will have a pot luck and bonfire at the open Pavilion area. Weather permitting, the Black River Astronomical Society opens up their telescopes and we are treated to view the planets and stars. The potluck dinner will be at 6:30. Please bring a dish to share. We will camp Saturday to Sunday only. Brenda Lang is our contact for this ride. Our club paid the group camping permit so there is no charge for our members to camp.
On Monday May 21 we have a membership meeting and potluck at the CVC in the Black River Room at 7 pm. The topic is sponsored by Buckeye Feed on horse nutrition. Monday, May 28 we will participate in the Grafton Memorial Day Parade. Further details will be forthcoming. Karen Norton is the contact person for this parade. Please note that Carriages are permitted on the Carlisle trails May 1, 5, 10, 13.
June 1-3 we will be camping at AEP, Conesville Horse Area, Coshocton, OH. The camp area is primitive therefore you will need to bring water for yourself and your horse. You also must print out a current (yearly) AEP RecLand Permit from AEP.com and bring it with you. You must sign it and carry it with you when riding. You also are asked to register at the campground so the management of AEP knows how many riders use this area. It is a beautiful area for riding with ravines and woods. Some trails are rugged, but many are not. Please contact Brenda Lang for more details.
See ya out there friends! Take time to “tip toe or trot through the tulips” and enjoy the wild flowers.
Kathy and Banjo.
Ron Redbeard Hoover
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Hello LOHC riders! It’s time to stow away those snow shoes and don those cowboy boots. It’s finally spring time in northeast Ohio. No fooling!
Our April calendar sponsor is Harrison Ford in Wellington. They offer a fantastic selection of new and used trailers. Several riders in our club have been very happy with the trailers they purchased from Harrison Ford; keep them in mind if in need of a trailer or towing vehicle.
In February, we had a grand total of four riders from LOHC and additional friends from Erie OHC. Although the weather was a little sour, they enjoyed themselves and are sweeter for it. I’d like to extend a big thank you to Dr. Barb Musolf, DVM from our club who gave a very informative talk about equine laminitis. We appreciate learning how we can be proactive to help avoid this serious health problem as well as recognize symptoms and learn what to do if it becomes a medical issue for our horse.
We will venture out to North Chagrin for an 11 a.m. ride on Saturday April 7. Carole Kenyon is our contact for this ride. Please see our Lorain County OHC calendar for directions. Plan to pack a lunch.
The Equine Affaire is at the State Fair grounds in Columbus April 12 – 15. There are amazing events and vendors there. You can check out the details online or contact one of our officers. The evening horse show is quite entertaining but check ahead for tickets as they often sell out. There is so much to see, learn and do; you won’t be disappointed!
Monday, April 16 we will hold our membership meeting at CVC with refreshments included. Plan to come at 6:30 to learn about trailer maintenance. This presentation will be given by Harrison Ford’s Trailer Division with the meeting following. Saturday, April 21 is a scheduled Trail Maintenance at Charlemont. Please meet at 9 a.m. in the parking lot on New London Eastern. Afterward, we will head to Wellington Reservation for trail maintenance. Then on to the best part; Dairy Queen for lunch and ice cream! Please wear boot and gloves and bring chain saws and nippers if you have them. The more the merrier. It’s a good way to burn off those winter calories. Contact Bob Budi for details.
Sunday, April 22 we will ride at Charlemont at 1;30 p.m. on the cleaned up trails. We will meet at the parking lot on New London Eastern. Judy Budi is the contact for this ride. April 28 we plan to cleanup trails at Kipton Reservation. Please join us at 9 a.m. at the small gravel parking lot on the west side of Route 511 just south of Route 20. Contact Bob Budi if you have questions. Once again, boots, gloves, chain saws and nippers are a plus. There you have it; another option to help burn off those unwanted pounds before bathing suit weather arrives.
Cinco De Mayo will be here before you know it and we will celebrate with a ride on Saturday, May 5 at Wetmore in the Cuyahoga National Park with a ride out time at 11 a.m. Cheryl Muhek is the contact for this ride. Carriages will be permitted on the Carlisle trails April 7,12 and 15 and May 5. Giddy up!
Hello LOHC riders! It’s time to stow away those snow shoes and don those cowboy boots. It’s finally spring time in northeast Ohio. No fooling!
Our April calendar sponsor is Harrison Ford in Wellington. They offer a fantastic selection of new and used trailers. Several riders in our club have been very happy with the trailers they purchased from Harrison Ford; keep them in mind if in need of a trailer or towing vehicle.
In February, we had a grand total of four riders from LOHC and additional friends from Erie OHC. Although the weather was a little sour, they enjoyed themselves and are sweeter for it. I’d like to extend a big thank you to Dr. Barb Musolf, DVM from our club who gave a very informative talk about equine laminitis. We appreciate learning how we can be proactive to help avoid this serious health problem as well as recognize symptoms and learn what to do if it becomes a medical issue for our horse.
We will venture out to North Chagrin for an 11 a.m. ride on Saturday April 7. Carole Kenyon is our contact for this ride. Please see our Lorain County OHC calendar for directions. Plan to pack a lunch.
The Equine Affaire is at the State Fair grounds in Columbus April 12 – 15. There are amazing events and vendors there. You can check out the details online or contact one of our officers. The evening horse show is quite entertaining but check ahead for tickets as they often sell out. There is so much to see, learn and do; you won’t be disappointed!
Monday, April 16 we will hold our membership meeting at CVC with refreshments included. Plan to come at 6:30 to learn about trailer maintenance. This presentation will be given by Harrison Ford’s Trailer Division with the meeting following. Saturday, April 21 is a scheduled Trail Maintenance at Charlemont. Please meet at 9 a.m. in the parking lot on New London Eastern. Afterward, we will head to Wellington Reservation for trail maintenance. Then on to the best part; Dairy Queen for lunch and ice cream! Please wear boot and gloves and bring chain saws and nippers if you have them. The more the merrier. It’s a good way to burn off those winter calories. Contact Bob Budi for details.
Sunday, April 22 we will ride at Charlemont at 1;30 p.m. on the cleaned up trails. We will meet at the parking lot on New London Eastern. Judy Budi is the contact for this ride. April 28 we plan to cleanup trails at Kipton Reservation. Please join us at 9 a.m. at the small gravel parking lot on the west side of Route 511 just south of Route 20. Contact Bob Budi if you have questions. Once again, boots, gloves, chain saws and nippers are a plus. There you have it; another option to help burn off those unwanted pounds before bathing suit weather arrives.
Cinco De Mayo will be here before you know it and we will celebrate with a ride on Saturday, May 5 at Wetmore in the Cuyahoga National Park with a ride out time at 11 a.m. Cheryl Muhek is the contact for this ride. Carriages will be permitted on the Carlisle trails April 7,12 and 15 and May 5. Giddy up!
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By: Kathy Duncan
Think green my friends. Spring is just around the corner and those delicious four leaf clovers will make your horses kick up their heels and do a jig like a leprechaun. Come on out for our Annual St. Patrick’s Day Ride on Saturday March 17 at the Carlisle Equestrian Center. Jazz up your horse in green and/or yourself and maybe you’ll find a pot of gold or at least Nate’s famous pot of stew at the end of the rainbow at 3 p.m. in the enclosed pavilion.
On March 24 there will be a State OHC meeting in Delaware, Ohio, beginning at 10 a.m. If interested in attending please contact Jim Wallace. Our monthly membership meeting will be held on March 19 at 7 p.m. We will have our Trail Mile awards presentation by Brenda Lang and a free safety inspection of members tack by Kym Farley, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Kym has her own tack shop and can help you with tack repairs or questions you may have about proper tack fitting or maintenance. She also is a sales person for new saddles and Hit Air vests that many in our club are now wearing as a preventive measure in the event of a fall from a horse. Being a physical therapist that has worked with individuals that have had spinal cord injuries, I purchased one for myself as I feel that these Hit Air vests are a small price to pay to protect my neck and back from a serious injury. While on the topic of safety, please consider wearing a helmet because head trauma can result in a lifelong disability as well.
This leads me to our Valley Tack March Madness Sale held at 6780 Center Road (Route 303) on Friday March 23 from 9-11 p.m. Valley Tach has been a supportive store for us over many years and they happen to be our sponsor of the month. Valley Tack offer an exceptional variety of boots as well as English and western wear. If you need a new or used saddle, check out their wide array of saddles, as well.
Another fun way to spend Friday, March 23 is to attend the Weaver Leather Supply factory tour starting at 10 a.m. in Mt. Hope, Ohio. They manufacture a large variety of leather and nylon goods. We will then proceed to lunch and at 1:30 p.m. we will tour Fairview County Sales. This company specializes in harnesses and tack made from biothane. In addition, they are builders of horse-drawn vehicles. If interested, contact Jim Wallace with questions you may have regarding this outing.
Saturday March 24 plan to join in the fun at Wellington Reservation for a short day ride starting at 1 p.m. This ride takes you through open fields, past numerous ponds and wetlands and winds through wooded areas in a few places along the way. It’s a great place to bird watch so consider bringing a pair of binoculars if you have them. More than once I have seen bald eagles soaring above us. Sue Mollica will be our contact person for this ride. Please note that carriages are permitted on the Carlisle Reservation Trails on March 6, 10, 15, and 18.
We are gathering at North Chagrin on Saturday, April 7 for a ride at 11 a.m. Plan to park at the oxbow Trailhead off Oxbow Lane (across from Rogers Road) which runs off Chagrin River Road between Route 6 and Wilson Mill Road the driveway will be on the right after turning onto Oxbow Lane. Carole Kenyon is our contact for this ride.
Let us leap for joy with the anticipation that warmer days will be upon us sooner than later!
Think green my friends. Spring is just around the corner and those delicious four leaf clovers will make your horses kick up their heels and do a jig like a leprechaun. Come on out for our Annual St. Patrick’s Day Ride on Saturday March 17 at the Carlisle Equestrian Center. Jazz up your horse in green and/or yourself and maybe you’ll find a pot of gold or at least Nate’s famous pot of stew at the end of the rainbow at 3 p.m. in the enclosed pavilion.
On March 24 there will be a State OHC meeting in Delaware, Ohio, beginning at 10 a.m. If interested in attending please contact Jim Wallace. Our monthly membership meeting will be held on March 19 at 7 p.m. We will have our Trail Mile awards presentation by Brenda Lang and a free safety inspection of members tack by Kym Farley, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Kym has her own tack shop and can help you with tack repairs or questions you may have about proper tack fitting or maintenance. She also is a sales person for new saddles and Hit Air vests that many in our club are now wearing as a preventive measure in the event of a fall from a horse. Being a physical therapist that has worked with individuals that have had spinal cord injuries, I purchased one for myself as I feel that these Hit Air vests are a small price to pay to protect my neck and back from a serious injury. While on the topic of safety, please consider wearing a helmet because head trauma can result in a lifelong disability as well.
This leads me to our Valley Tack March Madness Sale held at 6780 Center Road (Route 303) on Friday March 23 from 9-11 p.m. Valley Tach has been a supportive store for us over many years and they happen to be our sponsor of the month. Valley Tack offer an exceptional variety of boots as well as English and western wear. If you need a new or used saddle, check out their wide array of saddles, as well.
Another fun way to spend Friday, March 23 is to attend the Weaver Leather Supply factory tour starting at 10 a.m. in Mt. Hope, Ohio. They manufacture a large variety of leather and nylon goods. We will then proceed to lunch and at 1:30 p.m. we will tour Fairview County Sales. This company specializes in harnesses and tack made from biothane. In addition, they are builders of horse-drawn vehicles. If interested, contact Jim Wallace with questions you may have regarding this outing.
Saturday March 24 plan to join in the fun at Wellington Reservation for a short day ride starting at 1 p.m. This ride takes you through open fields, past numerous ponds and wetlands and winds through wooded areas in a few places along the way. It’s a great place to bird watch so consider bringing a pair of binoculars if you have them. More than once I have seen bald eagles soaring above us. Sue Mollica will be our contact person for this ride. Please note that carriages are permitted on the Carlisle Reservation Trails on March 6, 10, 15, and 18.
We are gathering at North Chagrin on Saturday, April 7 for a ride at 11 a.m. Plan to park at the oxbow Trailhead off Oxbow Lane (across from Rogers Road) which runs off Chagrin River Road between Route 6 and Wilson Mill Road the driveway will be on the right after turning onto Oxbow Lane. Carole Kenyon is our contact for this ride.
Let us leap for joy with the anticipation that warmer days will be upon us sooner than later!
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