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1. Be on time as a courtesy to all and you won't get left!
2. Bring a current negative Coggins with you on 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!

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. 1^st 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. (3^rd Sat. of the month)

January 9: Morrow Mountain State Park

3-16 miles Website: www.ncparks.net

Morrow Mountain Directions:

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

February13: DCHA Hamby Creek Trail

This is a great trail for those new to trail riding young and old
It's also a good "warm up" ride for the spring riding season

March 13: Pilot Mountain Corridor Trail, Pinnacle NC

Appx. 11-12 miles

Directions:
Follow 52 North toward Pilot Mtn. Take the Pinnacle exit (I think it’s exit 129). Turn right at stop sign. Go maybe a mile, cross over the RR tracks and turn left onto Old 52. Go approx. 100 ft and make another left onto Surry Line Rd. and go back over the RR tracks. Go approx. 1 to 1 1/2 mile and turn left at Culler Rd. .The parking lot is immediately to your right (You will see a yellow Horse Crossing sign before you get to Culler Rd.)

April 10: Latta Plantation

Huntersville, NC
Up to 13 Miles of trails
$3.00 equestrian trail fee (drop box) to help maintain the horse trails.

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

May 8: Rock House Road Trail

Sauratown Mountain Ride (this is one of our favorites) www.sauratowntrails.org/

Rock House Road Trail Directions

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.

June 12: South Mountain State Park, Connelly Springs, NC

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

Take I-40 West to Exit 118
2.      Turn Left onto Old NC Highway 10.
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.

September 11: Uwharrie River Trail

Leave from 4B Farm

Directions:
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 Mullinix Rd. Go about 1 mile, Turn Rt and go to the barn.

October 9: Rock House Road Trail

Sauratown Mountain Ride (this is one of our favorites) www.sauratowntrails.org/

Rock House Road Trail Directions

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.

November13: Morrow Mountain State Park

Morrow Mountain Directions

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

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

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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!!