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
Jan 1
Oak Openings
Day Ride, Harry Hughes with
Fulton County
Mar 30
Oak Openings
Day Ride, Harry Hughes at 11:00
April 4, 5, 6
Oak Openings
"Ride Like A Fool" competitive trail ride at Oak
Openings. (Money making event for trails at VB)
April 13
Van Buren
Day Ride, 10 am
May 9, 10, 11
Waterloo, MI
Farmlane Campground
May 24, 25, 26
Van Buren
Memorial Weekend, will be having a fun show on
Sunday.
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.