New
Hampshire
Horse & Trail
Association
Trail Ride Calendar 2012
May 20, 2012 Sunday
Bear Brook State Prk Allenstown, NH
(A) Novice & Intermediate
DERRY TRAIL RIDERS
Amie Riley Memorial Trail Ride
Pat Darmofal 978-372-1986
patdarmofal@comcast.net
12 Kelly St., Haverhill, MA 01832
8:30AM sign up/9 - 10 AM Ride Out * Ride Fee = Adults $30 which
includes the $4 State Park Parking Fee. & $20 Juniors 18 & under *
Coffee & pastry in AM, snack on trail & meal after
* Mileage = 9 & 15 * Great season warmup ride , Dirt & gravel
roads, woods trails * Route well marked * toilet * BRING YOUR OWN
WATER and plan on cleaning up manure and used hay
Complete info and registration form available at
www.derrytrailriders.com
June 24, 2012 Sunday
56 Cooksville Rd., Plymouth, NH
PEMIQUANEY RIDING CLUB POKER RIDE
Cathy Day 1-603-786-9037
cljhday@roadrunner.com.
1048 NH Rte 118, Dorchester, NH 03266
Ride fee = $25 for the ride or $30 for the ride plus one poker hand. There will be one loop with mileage to be determined. Different trails from the fall ride - Lunch will be provided
August 26, 2012 Sunday
Kingsbury Hill Farm, Francestown, NH
Novice & Intermediate (B)
PISCATAQUOG AREA TRAILWAYS
"RIDE TO SAVE TRAILS"
Chris Lippincott 603-487-5168
hunter235us@yahoo.com
438 Clark Hill Rd New Boston NH 03070
Winner 2010 NHH&TA Best Trail Ride
8 AM registration, ride out by 9:30 AM * Mileage 10 & 15 (new loop
for more miles of riding !) * Ride Fee $30, juniors under 18 $20 *
includes delicious lunch by "Helle", a light breakfast and snack on
the trail * extra Meals $7
* Horse Water available * toilets*
Varied terrain and elevation, dirt and woods roads, trails and
minimal pavement around Pleasant Pond and Bible Hill *
Wonderful ride and lunch, to be with friends and have fun *
Jump course will be open. *
Information and entry form available at
www.piscataquogareatrailways.com
Sept 9, 2012 Sunday
NEW LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED
Novice & Intermediate (B)
DERRY TRAIL RIDERS
Ride to Benefit Restoration of High Bridge
www.highbridgeproject.info
Pat Darmofal 978-372-1986
patdarmofal@comcast.net
12 Kelly St., Haverhill, MA 01832
8:30 AM signup/9 AM ride out * Ride Fee = $27 * Coffee etc in AM *
snack on trail & meal after * Mileage 10/16 * Bring Horse Water *
Chemical Toilet * Minimal Pavement * Complete info and registration
form available at
www.derrytrailriders.com
September 23, 2012 Sunday
56
Cooksville Rd.,
Plymouth, NH (A)
Novice & Intermediate
PEMIQUANEY RIDING CLUB
Cathy Day 1-603-786-9037
cljhday@roadrunner.com.
1048 NH Rte 118, Dorchester, NH 03266
Nettie Dearborn Memorial Ride, 56 Cooksville Rd., Plymouth, NH
WINNER 2005 & 2006 BEST PLEASURE TRAIL RIDE
8:30 AM signup/9:30 AM ride out * Coffee & Donut in AM * Trail Snack
* Meal after Ride * Ride Fee - $28 * Mileage is 8 & 14 * 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
cljhday@roadrunner.com
Directions: 93N to Exit 26. Go under the highway and take very
first right to Rte 3 then take a left and then another left right
across from McDonald's. Go about 1 mile and turn left onto
Cooksville Rd . Go to last house on right and turn into field just
beyond the house. There will be signs after 93
October
6, 2012 - Saturday
- rain date 10/20
Wason Pond Recreation
Chester, NH
Novice & Intermediate (A)
NEW HAMPSHIRE SPCA BENEFIT RIDE
Suzanne Bryant 1-603-772-2921
sbryant@nhspca.org
$35; Pre-registration appreciated; check in 8 - 9
am, last horse out by 11 am; mileage 5/10; Pledge forms available on
website at
http://www.nhspca.org/events/TrailRide/TrailRide.htm
October 13, 2012
Saturday (rain date 10/14)
Crystal Lake, Camp Bell, Gilmanton, NH
NEW ENGLAND PAINT HORSE CLUB
Denise Reed Gagnon 1-603-528-9444
farrier03269@aol.com
308 Perkins Rd., Sanbornton, NH
Cost $; mileage 10/20; refreshments before, on trail an after; Time ?; plenty of trailer parking; bathroom; trail is wooded trails, snowmobile trails and limited dirt roads with a few tar road crossings - spectacular views
October 21, 2012, Sunday
Bear Brook State Park, Allenstown, NH
Novice & Intermediate (A)
NEW HAMPSHIRE HORSE & TRAIL ASSOC
Annual Trail Ride
Pat Darmofal, 12 Kelly St., Haverhill, MA 01832
978-372-1986
patdarmofal@comcast.net
Ride Fee = $30 ADULTS & $20 JUNIORS - 8:30 AM registration, ride out at will
with last out by 10:30 - No long loop ride outs after 9:30 *
Refreshments before and after " pre-register by 10/14 to guarantee a
meal * Mileage 9 & 17
ATTENTION TRAIL RIDERS
2011 YEAR END MILEAGE AND PARTICIPATION AWARDS
| Patrick Boon riding Spectacular View | 750 Miles |
| Christine Pinard riding BMW Bailey | 750 Miles |
| Linda Prentice riding Especial Edition | 1,500 Miles |
| 50 % Participation | Dawn Boon |
| Cassidy Boon | |
| Patrick Boon | |
| Sally Fellows | |
| Gail Greenlaw | |
| Sandy Hurd | |
| Dollie Hutchins | |
| Nancy Jarvis | |
| Marla Knapp | |
| Roberta Shaw | |
| 70 % Participation | Joan Ganotis |
| Christine Pinard | |
| Lani Wicks Reilly | |
| 100 % Participation | Sandy Galarneau |
| Julia Webb | |
| Joyce Winchell |
YEAR END POINT STANDINGS FOR MILEAGE AND PARTICIPATION IS AVAILABLE - DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
PARTICIPATION CREDITS WILL BE GIVEN FOR 100% = 6 RIDES 70% = 5 RIDES 50% = 3 RIDES
Joan & Julia at the NE Paint Horse Ride Oct 2010
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.
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.