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Davidson County Horsemen's Association/R.E.I.N.S
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DCHA TRAIL RIDING
AWARDS PROGRAM and Hours Log
2010 DCHA TRAIL RIDE SCHEDULE All Rides are held the Second Saturday Of Each Month at 10:00 am (Except Dec. 1st Sat) NOTE: We’ve worked hard to plan a year of good and varied trail rides, we asked for suggestions throughout the year. Please do not request we change a ride or reschedule, there will be no changes. The only exception will be for rain. If it rains on a scheduled ride it will automatically move to the next Sat. (3rd Sat. of the month)
January 9: 3-16 miles Website: www.ncparks.net Morrow Mountain Directions:
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February13: DCHA Hamby Creek Trail
This is a great trail for
those new to trail riding young and old
March 13: Pilot
Mountain Corridor Trail,
Appx. 11-12 miles Directions:
April 10: Latta Plantation
Latta Plantation
May 8: Rock House Road Trail
Rock House Road Trail Directions
June 12:
Up to 29 miles of trails, day ride or camping, (some of us will go up on Friday, camp Friday and Saturday, return Sunday. Riders will leave out 10 A.M. Saturday. Friday and Sunday individual choice. (If you wish to camp overnight make your own reservations by calling 828-433-4772) Website: south.mountains@ncmail.net or www.ncparks.net South Mountain Directions
Once in park follow the signs for the equestrian parking and camping area.
September 11: Uwharrie River Trail Leave from 4B Farm Directions:
October 9: Rock House Road Trail
Rock House Road Trail Directions
November13:
Morrow Mountain Directions
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December 4: (date exception 1st Sat) Pilot Mountain Corridor Trail
Directions to Hamby Creek Trail: From Hwy 64 Take Hwy 64 East towards Asheboro off of Bus 85. Go 2.5 miles to the flashing caution light and turn left on County School Rd (no marker at this time). Go .2 (2/10) mile and stop. Turn right onto E Holly Grove Rd. Go 1.3 miles and turn left onto Roy Lopp Rd (no marker at this time). There is a small “Landfill” sign on the right after you turn. (It will be right before you pass over I-85.) Go .1 (1/10) mile and turn right onto Remer Regan Rd. Go 2 miles to the end. Turn left onto Lower Lake Rd. Go approximately 1 mile. You will see road names of Daisy Ct on the left and Branson Dr on the right. Turn left at the next road. There is a green sign that says “Davidson County Integrated Solid Waste Management” on the left, but hard to see from this direction until you turn. Go .2 (2/10) mile to rusty gate on the left past a big rock. Turn left and follow dirt road uphill till you see the Hamby Creek parking lot on left. From Bus 85 Follow Bus 85 North out of Lexington 4.5 miles till you get to construction of bridges at the Water Plant. Turn right onto Old Hwy 29. Go 1.2 miles and turn right on Lower Lake Rd. Go .6 mile and cross railroad tracks. Go .2 mile further and turn right at the green sign that says “Davidson County Integrated Solid Waste Management.” Go .2 (2/10) mile to rusty gate on the left past a big rock. Turn left and follow dirt road uphill till you see parking lot on left.
Many thanks to Michelle and Scott Eppinga who have put a lot of thought into providing us with all these wonderful rides. Contact them @ (336) 236-0155 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Trail Riding Etiquette - Be safe! Green on green makes one black and blue someone has said. Please know your horses capabilities before going out on that big trail ride. Your horse is your responsibility. Let’s not be someone else’s nightmare. Never start out from a stop until all riders are on their horses. - Check your tack before the ride! Make sure all your tack is in good condition and fits your horse prior to the ride. Saddles and other tack can be in disrepair after a long winter of no or little use. If your horse suddenly spooks, the quick movement may undo any worn out leathers. Also, your horse will appreciate good fitting tack especially if that first ride is longer or harder than you’ve planned. - Be prepared! That good old boy and girl scout tradition applies here as well. Some people should have a first aid kit available for people and horses. Don’t just assume that all will be fine. Especially in the spring and summer. Kit lists are available in horse journals, at your vet’s office and on line. I even have one if you need to see one. - Stay on the trail! We’ve had more trails closed to equestrians due to thoughtless riders who allow their horses to go onto fields and other areas "sensitive" to property owners. Please respect their land. - Protect the environment! Take out what you brought in. Use tree protectors and obey all fire laws. Leave the camp as it was when you arrived. I hope this helps us to think about our upcoming rides. There are many more suggestions that I could add to this. Be safe, have fun and let’s ride!!
Morrow Mountain State Park
49104 Morrow
Mountain Rd
Albemarle, NC
28001
(704) 982-4402
momo@vnet.net
16 miles of mostly wooded
trails, easy to moderate
Uwharrie National Forrest
789 NC Hwy 24/27
East
Troy NC, 27371
(910) 576-6391
Camping, mostly wooded, trails are easy to moderate
Sauratown Trails
Rockhouse Rd
Parking Lot
Westfield, NC
(336) 994-2182
Mostly wooded, 40
miles with 5 parking areas
Leatherwood Mountains
512 Meadow Rd
Ferguson, NC 28624
(877) 736-8686
Cabins or camping
along a large creek, large stalls
New River Trails
176 Orphanage Drive
Foster Falls, VA
24360
(800) 933-PARK
57 mile long park
with tunnels, bridges and train trestles
Moses Cone Park
Blowing Rock, NC
Offers miles of
carriage trails
Camping and stalls
available at Blowing Rock Stables
Love
Valley
Statesville, NC
(704) 592-2024
A Real Western
Town
Other Trails North Carolina Appalachian Riding Outfitters -- Almond, NC (888) 414-2122 Ride Biltmore -- Asheville, NC (828) 277-4485 HorsePlay Ranch -- Lenoir, NC (828) 757-9114 Great Smokey National Park -- Cherokee, NC (615) 436-1200 Lazy "P" Ranch -- Claremont, NC (828) 256-1899 Serenity Stables --Pinnacle, NC 27043 (336) 325-2762 www.serenitystablescampground.com Virginia High Country Horse Camp -- Whitetop, VA (540) 388-3992 Hungry Horse Farm -- Ivanhoe, VA (540) 744-3210 Mt. Rogers Nat'l Rec -- Marion, VA (703) 783-5196 Virginia Creeper Trail -- Abingdon, VA (800) 435-3440 Please contact us with other trails to add to the list so we can spread the word!! |
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