Ride Schedule

The chapter has planned the 2008 riding season and we hope you will be able to fit some of them into your calendar. These dates are subject to change, so be sure to check this list for any changes during the year.  The Ohio Horseman’s Council will also put out a list of rides called "State Rides."  These are rides hosted by different Chapters of the council at different State Parks and forests in Ohio; you will find these dates on the back of your State Quarterly Newsletter or in the Corral.  As OHC members you are welcome at any OHC event.

2008 WCOHC Ride Schedule

2004 Ride Schedule

2005 Ride Schedule

2006 Ride Schedule

2007 Ride Schedule

You are an ambassador for the entire equestrian community:

• Make sure you horse has the temperament and training for riding on congested public trails.  Busy multi-use trails are not the proper place for schooling green horses.

• Advise other trail users of your horse's temperament.  A horse with a tendency to kick should always wear a red ribbon on the tail, and a stallion should wear a yellow ribbon.  Do not assume that everyone will know what these ribbons mean, and be prepared to explain or take the necessary precautions to avoid trouble.
• Obey posted speed/gait limits and use common sense in crowded areas.  Cantering/galloping on crowded trails endangers everyone.
• Move to the right to allow faster trail users to pass.
• Announce your intentions to pass other trail users and reduce speed in order to pass safely.  Pass on the left only.
• Remove your horse from the trail if you begin experiencing behavior problems.
• Stay on equestrian approved trails.
• As a courtesy to others in your group, use appropriate hand signals for turning, slowing, etc., and give verbal warning for dangers on the trail, such as hole, low branches, etc.
• Remember that other trail users may not be familiar with horses or their reactions to new experiences.  Your horse may be another trail users introduction to horses.  What you do is a reflection of the local horse community.  Cheerfully answer questions about your horse.
• Do not clean out your trailer in the parking area.
• On multiple user trails, step off the trail (if possible) if your horse needs to relieve himself or kick the droppings off the trail.