Monday, April 30, 2007

Stewart State Forest Victory Trail Ride

This is a nice ride coming up this weekend, Sunday, May 6th.

Stewart Buffer Ride

* Make sure you bring water for your horse.

Cindy

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Great Blog!

Hi Cindy,
Great blog you have going here. Just wanted to let folks know that Minnewaska State Park Preserve in New Paltz (Ulster County, NY) is still bent on charging a $20 Annual fee per horse permit - no day use fee. I'm working on getting that changed.
See you on the trail,
Anne

Friday, April 13, 2007

Competitive Mounted Orienteering (CMO)

Has anyone heard of Competitive Mounted Orienteering (CMO) ? The link is in the "Riding Clubs" section in the side column.
It's a treasure hunt on horseback! This sounds like a lot of fun & something I'd love to do.

Other areas of the US have many rides scheduled for the year, but our area doesn't have much activity. NY, NJ, & PA are combined into one area. The closest ride to me is at Borderland Farms in Warwick, NY (near the NY/NJ border).
I'd love to get this type of thing going more here in NY.

If you don't know how to read a compass, they teach you & put you with an experienced rider. You can't go wrong.

"Success is not a matter of speed. A competitor moving too fast through a station area can easily miss a clue, and lose valuable time... "

"Riders can ride at any pace that suits their experience level and preference. Competitive riders will find plenty of stiff competition to test their riding and map skills, while families and riders wishing to have a more leisurely pace can enjoy a more relaxed competition. "

Check it out!!