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DCHA TRAIL RIDES

2008

SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH (December 1^st Sat)

ALL RIDES BEGIN AT 10 AM

January 12

Salem Lake, Winston-Salem, NC

6.5 miles around lake

Website: www.cityofws.org

Salem Lake Trail

US 52-N
Take Stadium Drive exit (Exit 108)

3. Turn Left on Stadium Drive (109)

4. Turn right onto S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr/NC-10

5. Turn left onto Reynolds Park Rd.

6. Turn left onto Salem Lake Rd.

7. Drive to end of road

February 9

Morrow Mountain

3 miles to 16 miles (depends which trail you choose)

Website: www.ncparks.net

Morrow Mountain

109 south to Hwy 49
Turn right onto Hwy 49
Cross Yadkin River, pass Tucker Town Dam, pass Hwy 8 Intersection
Turn left onto Hwy 740
Go thru town of Badin and follow Morrow Mountain Park Signs

109 South
Veer right onto NC109/NC24/NC27 in Troy
Take NC 24 west toward Albemarle
App 3 miles fro Albemarle, turn right on Valley Drive and go app.. 3 miles
Turn right on Morrow Mountain Road

March 8

Pilot Mountain Corridor Trail

Pinnacle

April 12

4B Farm

Uwharrie River Trail

From Lexington:

New Hwy 64 East to Hwy 109 S.

Take a Right to Denton.

Go thru the town of Denton and under Hwy 49.

Go another 8-10 miles to a sign on the Right that says 4B Farms.

Take a Rt. on Mullnix Rd. Go about 1 mile, Turn Rt and go to the barn.

May 10

South Mountain, Connelly Springs

29 Miles of Trails, Excellent horse camping facilites.

(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

1. Take I-40 West to Exit 118

2. Turn Left onto Old NC Highway 10.

3. 3. Turn Left onto Johnson Bridge Rd.

4. Turn Right onto George Hildebran School Rd.

5. Turn Left onto NC-18

6. Turn Right onto Rhoney Rd.

7. Turn Right onto Persimmon Rd.

8. Turn Left onto Old NC-18

9. Turn Right onto Wards Gap Rd.

10. Turn SLIGHT Right onto S. Mountain Park Ave (Portions unpaved)

11. End at South Mountain State Park, 3001 S. Mountain Park Ave., Connellys Springs, NC

Once in park follow the signs for the equestrian parking and camping area.

June 14

Ogburn Stable Ride and Cookout (club requested event)

Need volunteer to arrange Or Moses Cone Trails, Boone

September 13

Rock House Road Trails

Pilot Mt. area

Rock House Road Trail

Take 52-N
Exit at RJR/Moore Springs Rd./Exit 122
Turn left off exit and go 4.5 miles to Route 66
Turn left on to Route 66
Go 7.5 miles to the SECOND entrance of Taylor Rd. and turn left
Go short distance, turn right onto Rockhouse Rd.
Go about .3 mile and turn left into parking area

October 11

Latta Plantation

Huntersville, NC

Latta Plantation

I-85 south toward Charlotte
Take Harris Blvd/NC-24 West Exit/Exit 45B
Turn slight right onto W WT Harris Blvd/NC 24 west
Turn left onto Mt. Holly-Huntersville Rd.
Turn right onto Beatties Ford Rd.
Turn left onto Sample Rd.
End Latta Plantation follow signs to Equestrian Center

November 8

Morrow Mountain

3 miles to 16 miles (depends which trail you choose)

Website: www.ncparks.net

Morrow Mountain

109 south to Hwy 49
Turn right onto Hwy 49
Cross Yadkin River, pass Tucker Town Dam, pass Hwy 8 Intersection
Turn left onto Hwy 740
Go thru town of Badin and follow Morrow Mountain Park Signs

109 South
Veer right onto NC109/NC24/NC27 in Troy
Take NC 24 west toward Albemarle
Appx. 3 miles fro Albemarle, turn right on Valley Drive and go appx. 3 miles
Turn right on Morrow Mountain Road

December 6

Walthour Moss Foundation

Walthour Moss Foundation, Southern Pines, NC

1. Take US-64 East

2. Merge onto I-73 south

3. Take NC-211 exit toward Pinehurst

4. Turn Left onto NC-211 South

5. Enter roundabout and take 2^nd exit onto NC-2 East

6. Stay straight to go onto Hwy-1 North

7. Main trailhead and Parking is on Equestrian Road just off Hwy-1 and right beside the NC Equine Research Center

**Note: In 2007 more acres to ride were added, many of the trails and water crossings have been updated, the entrance has been updated and there is no longer a fee, it’s a voluntary contribution if you choose. These are safe and easy trails through out appx. 5,000 acres. This is Scott’s favorite trail and Klynt and Gail can attest to the fun you can experience on this ride!!

NOTE: We’ve worked hard to plan a year of good and varied trail rides, we asked for suggestions throughout the year and have included the only specific ride requested (Ogburn Stables). 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. (3^rd Sat. of the month)

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

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DCHA

Trail Guidelines

1. Be on time as a courtesy to all and you won't get left!

2. MUST have a current Coggins with you for ALL rides.

3. NO ALCOHOL

4. Invite a friend/non-DCHA member

5. NECESSITIES TO BRING:

~ saddlebag or cantle bag

~ lunch & snack for yourself & snack for your mount

~ water/drinks for yourself

~ First Aid Kit for horse and rider

~ insect repellent for horse and rider

~ sunscreen ( hat, visor, bandanna are good anytime)

~ cell phone

~ water bucket for use at parking area

~ TT paper

6. SUGGESTIONS

~ wear comfortable clothing/appropriate for the weather

~ wear layers in cooler weather

~ wear appropriate riding boots w/heels

~ wear a safety helmet (especially if you or your horse is green)

~ bring an easy boot/some type temporary shoe for horse and hoof pick

~ keep a rain poncho in your saddlebag

~ wear riding gloves

~ never hurts to have a change of clothes in your trailer

~ always lock your truck and trailer

~ pocketknife, sunglasses, whistle, flashlight and camera

7. NOW HAVE FUN

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 undue 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!!