NHHTANew Hampshire
Horse & Trail
Association

Trail Ride Calendar  2020

MAY 17, 2020   Sunday (rain date 5/31)  -  RIDE CANCELLED
DERRY TRAIL RIDERS
Bear Brook State Park, Allenstown, NH  
Novice & Intermediate (A)
Annual Trail Ride - Benefit Trail Work at Bear Brook

Julia Webb, 620 Fremont Rd., Chester, NH   603-315-9990 
rainboarabian@comcast.net
8:30 AM signup/9 AM ride out * Ride Fee = $30 * Coffee etc in AM * snack on trail & meal after * Mileage 10/16 * Bring Horse Water * Chemical Toilet *  Minimal  Pavement - all trails within the park *   Complete info and registration form available at www.derrytrailriders.com


JUNE 20, 2020 Saturday
PISCATAQUOG AREA TRAILWAYS - RIDE CANCELLED -
Location TBD
Chris Lippincott, 438 Clark Hill Rd., New Boston, NH 603-487-5168
www.piscataquogareatrailways.com   piscataquogareatrailways@gmail.com

Register online at www.piscataquogareatrailways.com


JUNE 28, 2020 Sunday
GRANITE STATE APPALOOSA ASSOCIATION  RIDE CANCELLED
Location TBD
Carol Messer, 603-878-3998 
aztech44@hughes.net 
1087 Starch Mill Road, Mason, NH  03048


August 30, 2020  Sunday
NEW HAMPSHIRE HORSE & TRAIL ASSOCIATION CANCELLED
Bear Brook State Park, Hayes Field, Allenstown NH

Pat Darmofal home - 978-372-1986  cell 508-641-0612    
patdarmofal@msn.com
12 Kelly St., Haverhill, MA  01832

8:30 AM signup/9:30 AM ride out * AM Beverage and snack * Trail Snack * Meal After * Ride Fee = $30*  Mileage 8 & 15 * Woods road and Trails * water and chemical Toilet *  - please call first or e-mail for meal reservation.  We will be holding a raffle for a 2020 Spring Shots Package from Deerfield Veterinary Clinic.  Each entry in the ride will receive a raffle ticket and additional tickets will be offered for a donation.  Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the UpReach Therapeutic Riding center program that supports disabled veterans.


September 12, 2020, Saturday
Hidden Pond Farm Rescue Benefit Ride
Tack Shack

Phyllis Elliot, 250 South Road, Brentwood, NH  03833  603-568-6654  HiddenPondQhs@yahoo.com


September 19, 2020 (Saturday)  CANCELLED
PEMIQUANEY RIDING CLUB Nettie Dearborn Memorial Ride
56 Cooksville Rd., Plymouth, NH 


Cathy Day, 817 Quincy Rd., Rumney NH 03266
603-786-9336  
cljhday@gmail.com

8:00 AM signup & ride out; no horses out after 10 am * Coffee & Donut in AM * Trail Snack * Meal after Ride * Ride Fee - $30 * Mileage is 9 & 15 * Some Railroad Bed, woods trails,  snowmobile trails,  and dirt roads - we have cut down on the dirt roads so there will be some new trails * traditional pot luck meal served * water & toilets * camping by appointment - please call or e-mail first - An obstacle course will be available.


September 27, 2020 Sunday RIDE CANCELLED
DERRY TRAIL RIDERS
Novice & Imtermediate (B)

Annual Fall Ride
LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED
Proceeds to benefit Equestrian trails at NH state parks

Julia Webb, 620 Fremont Rd., Chester, NH   603-315-9990 
rainboarabian@comcast.net

9:00 AM signup/9:30 AM ride out * Ride Fee = $30 * Coffee etc in AM * snack on trail & meal after * Mileage 10/16 * Bring Horse Water * Chemical Toilet  *  Complete info and registration form available at www.derrytrailriders.com


October 3, 2020 Saturday - rain date 10/4/20 Sunday
PRC CANCER RIDE FOR BREAST CANCER
Bumps Intervale Road, Campton NH

Jean Meloney   jklmn@myfairpoint.net  603-387-2794
291 College Rd., Center Harbor, NH  03226


October 18, 2020, Sunday
S
OUTHERN MAINE ASSOCIATON FOR RIDING TRAILS (SMART)
Branch Hill Farm, Milton Mills, NH

Ellen Ross  207-247-4108          ellenr@securespeed.us     http://smartriders.net/
1162 Deering Ridge Rd., E. Waterboro, ME  04030


November 1, 2020 Sunday
SOUTHERN MAINE ASSOCIATON FOR RIDING TRAILS (SMART)
South Berwick, Maine

Julia Fortier, 207-384-9956  fortierjulia@yahoo.com  http://smartriders.net/
81 Double J Lane, South Berwick, ME 03908


TRAIL RIDE ETIQUETTE
 
FROM THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HORSE & TRAIL ASSOC. RULE BOOK
 
1. A rider is responsible for the manners of himself & his
     mount.
2. Ride or Drive on the right hand side of the road.
3. Ask to pass on the left.
4. No tailgating
5. No racing.

COMMON SENSE RULES OF CONDUCT
 
6.   Pay attention to the posted ride registration & start times. Register and start on time.
7.   Park your trailer in an orderly, considerate manner.
8.   Always walk your horse in the staging area.
9.   On the trail, DO NOT pass at the canter ( or gallop ! )
10. Never pass a rider on foot without first asking  permission.
11. When encountering a rider trying to mount on the trail, always stop BEFORE the pair and wait until the
      rider mounts.
12. At water crossings, allow space between horses & avoid splashing rider or horse.
13. At water stops, wait for ALL horses in the group to drink before continuing.
14. Tie a RED ribbon in the tail of a horse that KICKS;
15. Tie a YELLOW ribbon in the tail of a STALLION;
16. Tie a GREEN ribbon in the tail of a NOVICE horse and/or rider.
17. Respect Rules # 14,  15,  and 16  !!
18. Be friendly and respect the rights of the local residents  exercising
19. Stay OFF lawns and driveways.
20. When crossing hay fields, etc., travel along the edge unless there is a definite MARKED path elsewhere.
21. Never forget to THANK the Ride Management.
22. Before leaving, clean up your area, (hay and manure) or check to see if it can be left.


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ATTENTION TRAIL RIDERS

 

PARTICIPATION AWARD RULES

If there are 1 to 7 rides affiliated by 4/1 of the current season:  100% Participation only
 
If there are 8-12 rides affiliated by 4/1: 70% and 100% Participation awards
 
If there are 13 or more rides affiliated by 4/1; 50%, 70% and 100% Participation awards.

For 2020

Participation Awards are being put on hold this year.  Mileage will be counted for any ride that does run where the ride manager turns in a ride report

 

Joan & Julia at the Oct 2010 NH Paint Ride 

Joan & Julia at the NE Paint Horse Ride Oct 2010 

Getting Ready

Debbie Briscoe

TRAIL RIDE RATING SYSTEM
 
NOVICE - Ride is suitable for all riding abilities from novice through expert. Trails are easy  and well marked & the ride has a sufficient organization to provide a good degree of support.  Caution -  water crossings, etc. may be present on trail. Often a ride's short loop will be suitable for novice riders even if the ride is rated "intermediate"
 
INTERMEDIATE - The ride would be more suitable for riders who have a few affiliated miles to their credit or who can engage the assistance of an advanced rider.  The trail will be more challenging for the rider and the horse and will require a higher degree of  expertise on the part of the rider and better conditioning on the part of the horse. Trails might be hilly and /or  have rough footing but will generally have more scenic routes. 
 
ADVANCED - These rides are rated advanced because the terrain over which they are run will present some unique challenges & will require a more precise knowledge of your own abilities & those of  your mount.  They should be approached with caution and preparation.
 
PARKING KEY   
A - Flat, level area with good entrance 
B - Parking area requires some expertise    
C - Call ahead for the best approach if you have a large trailer or low clearance.

Riding Out