Sponsored by Illinois Fox Trotter Horse Association June 3-24, 2018 at Bay Creek Ranch, Shawnee National Forest, Simpson IL. Facilities: Water and Electric hookup available for $30 per day (2 adults and 2 kids) $3 additional person per night. Primitive camping available. Lodge with fully equipped kitchen, 13 miles from Vienna IL. Potluck dinner on Saturday evening. Covered stalls at $10, turnout pen for $5 per day or highline your horse. There is a daily rider fee of $2. Trail Information: Ride the new, improved trails through beautiful woods, rock bluffs, caves and creeks. There are multiple trail heads leaving camp. The trails vary from peaceful pine forests to the more challenging bluff areas. Shoes are recommended for your horse/mules. Trails are well marked and detailed maps are available. The trails are shared with hikers, rock climber and fisherman. Access to: River to River Trail, Maxwell Ford, Peter Cave, Jackson Falls, Colorado Gulch, Flat Rock, Cove Hollow, Crow Knob, Sand Cave, Fern Cave, Bay Creek, Hayes Creek, Soldier’s Grave, Petticoat Junction, Miller’s Grove and Buffalo Rock. Please have your horses registered name and registration number and your MFTHBA member# for the reporting form. Participants are responsible for making their own camping arrangements. Call Chuck or Linda Kesul, 78 Cedar Grove Church Road, Simpson IL 62985 Phone: 618-695-2670
hosted by the European Missouri Foxtrotter Horse Association. June 1st -3rd, 2018 and August 3rd-5th, 2018 ( Final).There are 2 accredited judges from the MFTHBA coming for judging. Furthermore in addition to the Finals, there will be a Breed Show. Horses will be evaluated by the European Breed Manager and one judge from the MFTHBA. All details on www.emftha.com
hosted by the European Missouri Foxtrotter Horse Association. June 1st -3rd, 2018 and August 3rd-5th, 2018 ( Final).There are 2 accredited judges from the MFTHBA coming for judging. Furthermore in addition to the Finals, there will be a Breed Show. Horses will be evaluated by the European Breed Manager and one judge from the MFTHBA. All details on www.emftha.com
hosted by the European Missouri Foxtrotter Horse Association. June 1st -3rd, 2018 and August 3rd-5th, 2018 ( Final).There are 2 accredited judges from the MFTHBA coming for judging. Furthermore in addition to the Finals, there will be a Breed Show. Horses will be evaluated by the European Breed Manager and one judge from the MFTHBA. All details on www.emftha.com
Ride sponsored by The Michigan Fox Trotter Association and the Michigan Trail Riders Association August 11 & 12, 2018, Ranch Rudolph/Traverse City. Wilderness camping-no elect or restrooms (generators are welcome until 10pm) at Ranch Rudolph there are showers and a restaurant. Bring you own food in case the restaurant is not open for the weekend (next town is 15 miles). Trail information: Trails on rolling hills with water stops. if the riders choose to do the entire ride to Frderick MI. The miles are:From Scheck’s to Rapid River in Kalkasa 20.1 miles. From Rapid River to Goose Creek in Frederick, 25.3 miles. Choosing to purchase a MTRA membership will qualify them to ride all year on MTRA groomed trails during scheduled rides, bus and water available. $35 membership fee. Membership supports groomed trails for horseback riders, bridges and maintained camp areas with outhouses and water access. No fee to stay in one camp. Contact Kathy Kruch 989-390-1838 or Chuck Fanslow 989-435-9224