New
Hampshire
Horse & Trail
Association
Trail Ride Calendar 2020
MAY 17, 2020 Sunday
(rain date 5/31) - RIDE CANCELLED
DERRY TRAIL RIDERS
Bear Brook State Park, Allenstown, NH
Novice & Intermediate (A)
Annual Trail Ride - Benefit Trail Work at Bear Brook
Julia Webb, 620 Fremont Rd., Chester, NH
603-315-9990
rainboarabian@comcast.net
8:30 AM signup/9 AM ride out * Ride Fee = $30 * Coffee etc in AM *
snack on trail & meal after * Mileage 10/16 * Bring Horse Water *
Chemical Toilet * Minimal Pavement - all trails within
the park * Complete info and registration
form available at
www.derrytrailriders.com
JUNE 20, 2020 Saturday
PISCATAQUOG AREA TRAILWAYS - RIDE CANCELLED -
Location TBD
Chris Lippincott, 438 Clark Hill Rd., New Boston, NH 603-487-5168
www.piscataquogareatrailways.com piscataquogareatrailways@gmail.com
Register online at www.piscataquogareatrailways.com
JUNE 28, 2020
Sunday
GRANITE STATE APPALOOSA ASSOCIATION
RIDE CANCELLED
Location TBD
Carol Messer, 603-878-3998
aztech44@hughes.net
1087 Starch Mill Road, Mason, NH 03048
August 30, 2020 Sunday
NEW HAMPSHIRE HORSE & TRAIL ASSOCIATION
CANCELLED
Bear Brook State Park, Hayes Field, Allenstown NH
Pat Darmofal home - 978-372-1986 cell 508-641-0612
patdarmofal@msn.com
12 Kelly St., Haverhill, MA 01832
8:30 AM signup/9:30 AM ride out * AM Beverage and snack * Trail
Snack * Meal After * Ride Fee = $30* Mileage 8 & 15 * Woods
road and Trails * water and chemical Toilet * - please call first or e-mail
for meal reservation. We will be holding a raffle for a
2020 Spring Shots Package from Deerfield Veterinary Clinic.
Each entry in the ride will receive a raffle ticket and
additional tickets will be offered for a donation.
Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the UpReach Therapeutic Riding
center program that supports disabled veterans.
September 12,
2020, Saturday
Hidden Pond Farm Rescue Benefit Ride
Tack Shack
Phyllis Elliot, 250 South Road, Brentwood, NH 03833
603-568-6654
HiddenPondQhs@yahoo.com
September
19, 2020 (Saturday) CANCELLED
PEMIQUANEY RIDING CLUB Nettie Dearborn Memorial Ride
56 Cooksville Rd., Plymouth, NH
Cathy Day, 817 Quincy Rd., Rumney NH
03266
603-786-9336
cljhday@gmail.com
8:00 AM signup & ride out; no horses out after 10 am * Coffee & Donut in AM * Trail Snack
* Meal after Ride * Ride Fee - $30 * Mileage is 9 & 15 * Some Railroad
Bed, woods trails, snowmobile trails, and dirt roads -
we have cut down on the dirt roads so there will be some new trails * traditional pot luck
meal served * water & toilets * camping by appointment - please
call or e-mail first - An obstacle course will be available.
September
27, 2020 Sunday RIDE CANCELLED
DERRY TRAIL RIDERS
Novice & Imtermediate (B)
Annual Fall Ride
LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED
Proceeds to benefit Equestrian trails at NH state parks
Julia Webb, 620 Fremont Rd., Chester, NH 603-315-9990
rainboarabian@comcast.net
9:00 AM signup/9:30 AM ride out * Ride Fee = $30 * Coffee etc in AM
* snack on trail & meal after * Mileage 10/16 * Bring Horse Water *
Chemical Toilet * Complete info and registration
form available at
www.derrytrailriders.com
October 3, 2020
Saturday - rain date 10/4/20 Sunday
PRC CANCER RIDE FOR BREAST CANCER
Bumps Intervale Road, Campton NH
Jean Meloney jklmn@myfairpoint.net
603-387-2794
291 College Rd., Center Harbor, NH 03226
October
18, 2020, Sunday
SOUTHERN MAINE ASSOCIATON FOR RIDING
TRAILS (SMART)
Branch Hill Farm, Milton Mills, NH
Ellen Ross 207-247-4108
ellenr@securespeed.us
http://smartriders.net/
1162 Deering Ridge Rd., E. Waterboro, ME 04030
November 1, 2020 Sunday
SOUTHERN MAINE ASSOCIATON FOR RIDING TRAILS
(SMART)
South Berwick, Maine
Julia Fortier, 207-384-9956
fortierjulia@yahoo.com
http://smartriders.net/
81 Double J Lane, South Berwick, ME 03908
TRAIL RIDE ETIQUETTE
FROM THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HORSE & TRAIL ASSOC. RULE BOOK
1. A rider is responsible for the manners of himself & his
mount.
2. Ride or Drive on the right hand side of the road.
3. Ask to pass on the left.
4. No tailgating
5. No racing.
COMMON SENSE RULES OF CONDUCT
6. Pay attention to the posted ride registration & start
times. Register and start on time.
7. Park your trailer in an orderly, considerate manner.
8. Always walk your horse in the staging area.
9. On the trail, DO NOT pass at the canter ( or gallop !
)
10. Never pass a rider on foot without first asking permission.
11. When encountering a rider trying to mount on the trail, always stop BEFORE the pair and wait until
the
rider mounts.
12. At water crossings, allow space between horses & avoid splashing rider or horse.
13. At water stops, wait for ALL horses in the group to drink before continuing.
14. Tie a RED ribbon in the tail of a horse that KICKS;
15. Tie a YELLOW ribbon in the tail of a STALLION;
16. Tie a GREEN ribbon in the tail of a NOVICE horse and/or rider.
17. Respect Rules # 14, 15, and 16 !!
18. Be friendly and respect the rights of the local residents exercising
19. Stay OFF lawns and driveways.
20. When crossing hay fields, etc., travel along the edge unless there is a definite MARKED path elsewhere.
21. Never forget to THANK the Ride Management.
22. Before leaving, clean up your area, (hay and manure) or check to see if it can be left.
ATTENTION TRAIL RIDERS
PARTICIPATION AWARD RULES
If there are 1 to 7 rides affiliated by 4/1 of the current
season: 100% Participation only
If there are 8-12 rides affiliated by 4/1: 70% and 100%
Participation awards
If there are 13 or more rides affiliated by 4/1; 50%, 70% and 100%
Participation awards.
For 2020
Participation Awards are being put on hold this year. Mileage
will be counted for any ride that does run where the ride manager
turns in a ride report
Joan & Julia at the NE Paint Horse Ride Oct 2010
Debbie Briscoe
TRAIL RIDE RATING SYSTEM
NOVICE - Ride is suitable for all riding abilities
from novice through expert. Trails are easy and well marked &
the ride has a sufficient organization to provide a good degree of
support. Caution - water crossings, etc. may be present
on trail. Often a ride's short loop will be suitable for novice
riders even if the ride is rated "intermediate"
INTERMEDIATE - The ride would be more suitable for
riders who have a few affiliated miles to their credit or who can
engage the assistance of an advanced rider. The trail will be
more challenging for the rider and the horse and will require a
higher degree of expertise on the part of the rider and better
conditioning on the part of the horse. Trails might be hilly and /or
have rough footing but will generally have more scenic routes.
ADVANCED - These rides are rated advanced because the
terrain over which they are run will present some unique challenges
& will require a more precise knowledge of your own abilities &
those of your mount. They should be approached with
caution and preparation.
PARKING KEY
A - Flat, level area with good entrance
B - Parking area requires some expertise
C - Call ahead for the best approach if you have a large trailer or
low clearance.
