LORAIN COUNTY OHC’S
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Kathy Duncan
This Certificate of Appreciation is for outstanding dedication to
Ohio Horseman’s Council and Corral Reporting!
Ohio Horseman’s Council and Corral Reporting!
By: Kathy Duncan
Hello horse friends! Our April calendar is packed full with great events and organized rides, no fooling! It’s time to spring into action—clean your tack, buff your boots, dust off your hat, brush your horses and jump on them for some great rides this month. Our calendar sponsor is Harrison Trailers located in Wellington, Ohio. Many of us here in Lorain County have purchased trailers at Harrison Trailers as they have a good stock of a variety of trailers for day use and ones with living quarters from a number of manufacturers including Featherlite, Exiss, Sooner and Elite. They also sell used trailers so consider Harrison Trailers if you are in the market for a trailer! Thank you, Harrison Trailers, for your calendar sponsorship.
We had a super group of riders at our Carlisle Sweetheart ride with three photos featured from this day.
To start off the month, the Equine Affaire will be at the state fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio, from April 11-14. Many exhibitors, vendors, and well-known trainers will be at Equine Affaire and the Fantasia Horse Show often fills up quickly so plan ahead. You can look up all the details online. I have learned a lot over the years and have really enjoyed the Fantasia show.
Plan to attend our Lorain County membership meeting on Monday, April 15. We will meet at the Carlisle Visitor Center Black River Room at 7 p.m. On Friday, April 19, our Lorain Council members will set out for a weekend field trip to Kentucky where we will do some sightseeing including visiting the Ark and the Kentucky Horse Park. Please contact Jim Wallace for further details. On Saturday, April 27 we have a scheduled trail maintenance day. Please volunteer to clean up the trails at Charlemont and possibly Wellington Reservation, if needed. Plan to meet at the New London-Eastern Road trailhead at 9 a.m. We will wrap up the day with a stop at Dairy Queen to reward ourselves for our efforts! On Sunday, April 28 we will be at North Chagrin for a day ride. Plan to be ready at 1 p.m. and if you’d like, pack a lunch. We will start at the Oxbow Trailhead.
Looking ahead to May, we will be taking a day trip to Amish Country on Friday, May 3 with a special visit to Skyview Ranch in Millersburg. We will be meeting at the Homerville town hall at 9 a.m. to carpool. Jim Wallace is the contact for this day. Sunday, May 5 our council has a Derby ride planned. We will meet at Wellington Reservation, 535 Jones Road. Please be ready to ride at 1 p.m. On Saturday, May 11, our famous Pie Ride will take place at the Carlisle Equestrian Center. We will ride at 10 a.m. and then follow up with dessert at the enclosed pavilion at noon. Please bring a pie or pastry to share. A good tooth brushing may be in order afterward but it will be well worth it! Be safe out there as you enjoy the signs of new life in the woods.
Hello horse friends! Our April calendar is packed full with great events and organized rides, no fooling! It’s time to spring into action—clean your tack, buff your boots, dust off your hat, brush your horses and jump on them for some great rides this month. Our calendar sponsor is Harrison Trailers located in Wellington, Ohio. Many of us here in Lorain County have purchased trailers at Harrison Trailers as they have a good stock of a variety of trailers for day use and ones with living quarters from a number of manufacturers including Featherlite, Exiss, Sooner and Elite. They also sell used trailers so consider Harrison Trailers if you are in the market for a trailer! Thank you, Harrison Trailers, for your calendar sponsorship.
We had a super group of riders at our Carlisle Sweetheart ride with three photos featured from this day.
To start off the month, the Equine Affaire will be at the state fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio, from April 11-14. Many exhibitors, vendors, and well-known trainers will be at Equine Affaire and the Fantasia Horse Show often fills up quickly so plan ahead. You can look up all the details online. I have learned a lot over the years and have really enjoyed the Fantasia show.
Plan to attend our Lorain County membership meeting on Monday, April 15. We will meet at the Carlisle Visitor Center Black River Room at 7 p.m. On Friday, April 19, our Lorain Council members will set out for a weekend field trip to Kentucky where we will do some sightseeing including visiting the Ark and the Kentucky Horse Park. Please contact Jim Wallace for further details. On Saturday, April 27 we have a scheduled trail maintenance day. Please volunteer to clean up the trails at Charlemont and possibly Wellington Reservation, if needed. Plan to meet at the New London-Eastern Road trailhead at 9 a.m. We will wrap up the day with a stop at Dairy Queen to reward ourselves for our efforts! On Sunday, April 28 we will be at North Chagrin for a day ride. Plan to be ready at 1 p.m. and if you’d like, pack a lunch. We will start at the Oxbow Trailhead.
Looking ahead to May, we will be taking a day trip to Amish Country on Friday, May 3 with a special visit to Skyview Ranch in Millersburg. We will be meeting at the Homerville town hall at 9 a.m. to carpool. Jim Wallace is the contact for this day. Sunday, May 5 our council has a Derby ride planned. We will meet at Wellington Reservation, 535 Jones Road. Please be ready to ride at 1 p.m. On Saturday, May 11, our famous Pie Ride will take place at the Carlisle Equestrian Center. We will ride at 10 a.m. and then follow up with dessert at the enclosed pavilion at noon. Please bring a pie or pastry to share. A good tooth brushing may be in order afterward but it will be well worth it! Be safe out there as you enjoy the signs of new life in the woods.
By: Kathy Duncan
Hello all! The Lorain County OHC has survived the long, dark winter months and is looking forward to the new signs of spring life just around the corner. It puzzles me that dandelions can pop up in the winter months when all other signs of growth have frozen in time. This month our calendar sponsor is Equine Essentials in Avon Lake, Ohio.
There is a state OHC meeting set for Saturday, March 9 at the Elks Lodge in Newark, Ohio. Please call Jim Wallace if you want more information about this meeting.
We have a St. Patrick’s Day ride on Saturday, March 16 at Hinckley Reservation. The ride will begin at 1 p.m. Park at the Ledge Road parking lot. Feel free to dress in green and be ready to do the Leprechaun jig down the trail with your favorite lucky horse. Bill Musolf is the contact for this ride.
Our next membership meeting will occur on Monday, March 18 at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Carlisle Visitor Center, Black River Room. We did not hold a membership meeting in February so hopefully you will be able to come and catch up with past and future activities and information and to enjoy visiting with your horse buddies that you may not have seen over the past few months that have been in hibernation mode.
As an added bonus, we will be riding at Wellington Reservation for a day ride on Saturday, March 23. We will be heading down the trail at 1 p.m. Plan to park in the back parking lot located at 535 Jones Road.
Saturday, April 6 we will be riding at Edison Woods, no fooling! We will plan to ride at 1 p.m. On Monday, April 8 look to the skies for a full eclipse from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. but remember to follow protective eye wear recommendations. Happy trails to all!
Hello all! The Lorain County OHC has survived the long, dark winter months and is looking forward to the new signs of spring life just around the corner. It puzzles me that dandelions can pop up in the winter months when all other signs of growth have frozen in time. This month our calendar sponsor is Equine Essentials in Avon Lake, Ohio.
There is a state OHC meeting set for Saturday, March 9 at the Elks Lodge in Newark, Ohio. Please call Jim Wallace if you want more information about this meeting.
We have a St. Patrick’s Day ride on Saturday, March 16 at Hinckley Reservation. The ride will begin at 1 p.m. Park at the Ledge Road parking lot. Feel free to dress in green and be ready to do the Leprechaun jig down the trail with your favorite lucky horse. Bill Musolf is the contact for this ride.
Our next membership meeting will occur on Monday, March 18 at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Carlisle Visitor Center, Black River Room. We did not hold a membership meeting in February so hopefully you will be able to come and catch up with past and future activities and information and to enjoy visiting with your horse buddies that you may not have seen over the past few months that have been in hibernation mode.
As an added bonus, we will be riding at Wellington Reservation for a day ride on Saturday, March 23. We will be heading down the trail at 1 p.m. Plan to park in the back parking lot located at 535 Jones Road.
Saturday, April 6 we will be riding at Edison Woods, no fooling! We will plan to ride at 1 p.m. On Monday, April 8 look to the skies for a full eclipse from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. but remember to follow protective eye wear recommendations. Happy trails to all!
By: Kathy Duncan
Love is in the air or is that rain, sleet or snow? Happy Valentine’s Day to all you horse lovers out there! Our February calendar sponsor is C&L Shoes. Lorain County OHC is very appreciative of your sponsorship.
It had been a bit cold and dreary in early January as I write this article and I haven’t heard of anyone who was out on the trails at Edison Woods for our New Year’s Day first ride but I do know of some in our group that have been riding the trails in Lorain, Medina and Cuyahoga County in late December and early January so kudos to you who have braved the weather to ride your horse.
We have our annual Sweetheart Day ride at the Carlisle Equestrian Center on Saturday, Feb. 10 with a ride time of 1 p.m. Just don a few extra layers and you may have a delightful ride with your horse to make your day extra sweet, and I’ll bet your horse will love you for it! Please bring your own refreshments. In the event of inclement weather, we will postpone it until Feb. 17. Sue Mollica is the contact for this ride.
Please note that we will not have a membership meeting in February. We will reconvene for our March meeting at the Carlisle Visitor Center on Monday, March 18 at 7 p.m.
We will plan to sled at the Wellington Reservoir on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 1 p.m., weather permitting. Bring your own sleds. This may prove to be a good activity to help prepare your bottom for sitting in a saddle this spring if you’ve not been riding much this winter. Sue Mollica has kindly volunteered to be our contact for this event. It should be a lot of fun so come out and enjoy yourselves.
If you’ve recently joined Lorain County OHC, you will find monthly event details at the back of the Lorain County OHC calendar along with names and numbers of our 2024 Lorain County OHC officers and committee members. For more information, please go to our website at loraincountyohc.net.
We look forward to seeing y’all out and about on your equine buddy.
Love is in the air or is that rain, sleet or snow? Happy Valentine’s Day to all you horse lovers out there! Our February calendar sponsor is C&L Shoes. Lorain County OHC is very appreciative of your sponsorship.
It had been a bit cold and dreary in early January as I write this article and I haven’t heard of anyone who was out on the trails at Edison Woods for our New Year’s Day first ride but I do know of some in our group that have been riding the trails in Lorain, Medina and Cuyahoga County in late December and early January so kudos to you who have braved the weather to ride your horse.
We have our annual Sweetheart Day ride at the Carlisle Equestrian Center on Saturday, Feb. 10 with a ride time of 1 p.m. Just don a few extra layers and you may have a delightful ride with your horse to make your day extra sweet, and I’ll bet your horse will love you for it! Please bring your own refreshments. In the event of inclement weather, we will postpone it until Feb. 17. Sue Mollica is the contact for this ride.
Please note that we will not have a membership meeting in February. We will reconvene for our March meeting at the Carlisle Visitor Center on Monday, March 18 at 7 p.m.
We will plan to sled at the Wellington Reservoir on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 1 p.m., weather permitting. Bring your own sleds. This may prove to be a good activity to help prepare your bottom for sitting in a saddle this spring if you’ve not been riding much this winter. Sue Mollica has kindly volunteered to be our contact for this event. It should be a lot of fun so come out and enjoy yourselves.
If you’ve recently joined Lorain County OHC, you will find monthly event details at the back of the Lorain County OHC calendar along with names and numbers of our 2024 Lorain County OHC officers and committee members. For more information, please go to our website at loraincountyohc.net.
We look forward to seeing y’all out and about on your equine buddy.
By: Kathy Duncan
Happy New Year! I hear we are supposed to have a cold, harsh winter in northeast Ohio so perhaps snuggling up with a warm blanket and a good horse book may be the ticket to help to get through these next few months. We have a great calendar of events scheduled for 2024. Our January calendar sponsor is Centerra located nearby in Grafton and Medina. Thank you Centerra for your sponsorship. It is much appreciated.
We wrapped up 2023 with the Turkey Trot Day ride and we had several riders who were motivated to burn off that turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes with gravy. Way to go riders!
We had a wonderful Christmas party at Grey Hawk Golf Club in LaGrange with about 40 or so folks present. Thank you Sue Mollica for organizing this event. We had a delicious dinner and all we were asked to bring were cookies for dessert and for our park crews who help with the trails here in Lorain County. Several folks danced afterward or stayed to socialize, reminiscing about 2023 while looking at the photos in the calendar and chatting excitedly about all the campouts and day rides scheduled for 2024.
I’d like to take a moment to once again thank all our officers, committee members and volunteers who help keep our council vibrant and lots of fun. I’d also like to thank Sherry Hoover for being in charge of seeing that all the photos were submitted, and the information properly submitted for our Lorain County OHC 2024 calendar. It’s a tremendous volume of photos to look through and organize and Sherry has been volunteering in this capacity for years and has put together a fun and functional resource for us. It’s so much fun to see all the photos of places some have ridden over the year. Perhaps this may pique the interest of others to explore a new place to ride in the coming year. One great idea about our calendar I have found particularly useful is that there is a place on each date to record the location of the ride and the miles ridden to make it easy to tally it all up at the end of the year for easy submission to the Ohio Horse Council. As a matter of fact, the form to submit our total rides is on the backside of our calendar which makes it very simple for us to do our part by sending in our information. All this adds up to funding to help keep our current trails great and facilitate the expansion of future riding trails. It’s a win-win situation!
On Jan. 8 there will be a budget meeting at the Wallace’s at 7 p.m. January 13 there will be a State OHC mid-winter meeting and training seminars held in Newark, Ohio. Lorain members should contact Jim Wallace if interested in attending. January 15 we will hold our membership meeting at Carlisle Visitor Center. It is soup night so bring your favorite soup or side dish to share and plan to partake at 6:30 p.m. Payment is due at this meeting to secure a campsite at Pine Creek Horse Camp scheduled for Oct. 10- 13. Fees: Friday-Sunday (two nights) $93; Thursday-Sunday (three nights) $140. If interested in a Pine Creek campsite work through our club contact, Lara Monyak. Thank you, Lara for volunteering for this duty. You must be a member to reserve a campsite. Bring cash or checks only. Cabin reservations need to be made by calling the Pine Creek office directly. Mention that you’re an OHC member to receive a 10 percent discount.
Looking ahead to February, we will have our Sweetheart Day Ride at Carlisle Equestrian Center on Feb. 10 riding out at 1 p.m. Bring your own refreshments. Sue Mollica has kindly offered to be our contact for this ride.
Be careful of slippery conditions, unless your horse knows how to ice skate or cross-country ski.
Happy New Year! I hear we are supposed to have a cold, harsh winter in northeast Ohio so perhaps snuggling up with a warm blanket and a good horse book may be the ticket to help to get through these next few months. We have a great calendar of events scheduled for 2024. Our January calendar sponsor is Centerra located nearby in Grafton and Medina. Thank you Centerra for your sponsorship. It is much appreciated.
We wrapped up 2023 with the Turkey Trot Day ride and we had several riders who were motivated to burn off that turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes with gravy. Way to go riders!
We had a wonderful Christmas party at Grey Hawk Golf Club in LaGrange with about 40 or so folks present. Thank you Sue Mollica for organizing this event. We had a delicious dinner and all we were asked to bring were cookies for dessert and for our park crews who help with the trails here in Lorain County. Several folks danced afterward or stayed to socialize, reminiscing about 2023 while looking at the photos in the calendar and chatting excitedly about all the campouts and day rides scheduled for 2024.
I’d like to take a moment to once again thank all our officers, committee members and volunteers who help keep our council vibrant and lots of fun. I’d also like to thank Sherry Hoover for being in charge of seeing that all the photos were submitted, and the information properly submitted for our Lorain County OHC 2024 calendar. It’s a tremendous volume of photos to look through and organize and Sherry has been volunteering in this capacity for years and has put together a fun and functional resource for us. It’s so much fun to see all the photos of places some have ridden over the year. Perhaps this may pique the interest of others to explore a new place to ride in the coming year. One great idea about our calendar I have found particularly useful is that there is a place on each date to record the location of the ride and the miles ridden to make it easy to tally it all up at the end of the year for easy submission to the Ohio Horse Council. As a matter of fact, the form to submit our total rides is on the backside of our calendar which makes it very simple for us to do our part by sending in our information. All this adds up to funding to help keep our current trails great and facilitate the expansion of future riding trails. It’s a win-win situation!
On Jan. 8 there will be a budget meeting at the Wallace’s at 7 p.m. January 13 there will be a State OHC mid-winter meeting and training seminars held in Newark, Ohio. Lorain members should contact Jim Wallace if interested in attending. January 15 we will hold our membership meeting at Carlisle Visitor Center. It is soup night so bring your favorite soup or side dish to share and plan to partake at 6:30 p.m. Payment is due at this meeting to secure a campsite at Pine Creek Horse Camp scheduled for Oct. 10- 13. Fees: Friday-Sunday (two nights) $93; Thursday-Sunday (three nights) $140. If interested in a Pine Creek campsite work through our club contact, Lara Monyak. Thank you, Lara for volunteering for this duty. You must be a member to reserve a campsite. Bring cash or checks only. Cabin reservations need to be made by calling the Pine Creek office directly. Mention that you’re an OHC member to receive a 10 percent discount.
Looking ahead to February, we will have our Sweetheart Day Ride at Carlisle Equestrian Center on Feb. 10 riding out at 1 p.m. Bring your own refreshments. Sue Mollica has kindly offered to be our contact for this ride.
Be careful of slippery conditions, unless your horse knows how to ice skate or cross-country ski.
By: Kathy Duncan
I went trick-or-treating this Halloween with my 3-year-old granddaughter and it started snowing. She was ecstatic and dropped to the ground to make a snow angel in her princess dress; oh, to be young again! Hopefully, we will make a point to get out some this winter with our equine friends when it’s safe and not slippery.
Dundee Automotive Inc. is our calendar sponsor this month.
We held our 2024 calendar of events planning meeting in October and had a great turn out of individuals to help provide suggestions. We came up with a new place to try in addition to good old-time favorites. We thank all who came to help plan our activities for next year. Additionally, we thank Sandy Shudy who brought homemade lasagna and all who brought delicious side dishes and desserts and helped with set up and tear down. At our October membership meeting, our current officers agreed to stay at their current positions for 2024. We are very thankful for all they have done for the benefit of our council this year and for their willingness to continue next year. They include Jim Wallace as president, Karen Norton as vice president, Wendy Pugh as secretary and Monica Haschak as treasurer.
Hocking Hills was a bit on the rainy side although we did not let the rain stop us from having fun. One especially rainy day a few rode anyway, some hiked popular tourist attractions in the area and others checked out a nearby antique mall. Of course, we had a great potluck to wrap up the camping season and held our evening bon-fires under a pavilion complete with rocking chairs. In addition, there happened to be a penning event at the camp that we were able to enjoy. A good number of riders dressed up for our Halloween ride held at Carlisle Reservation and enjoyed some donuts and other goodies afterward.
In November we had a day ride at Bedford Reservation and seven riders came. Sue Mollica shared that it was picturesque but remarked that one water crossing was a bit of a challenge, although all made it across safely.
The only event scheduled for December was our annual Christmas party. It’s the one event where we all make a concerted effort to wash off the dust and wear clean clothes, although it makes it a little tricky to recognize each other. We thank you Sue Mollica for organizing this event. We wish you all a most joyful holiday season with family and friends, including your furry ones.
I went trick-or-treating this Halloween with my 3-year-old granddaughter and it started snowing. She was ecstatic and dropped to the ground to make a snow angel in her princess dress; oh, to be young again! Hopefully, we will make a point to get out some this winter with our equine friends when it’s safe and not slippery.
Dundee Automotive Inc. is our calendar sponsor this month.
We held our 2024 calendar of events planning meeting in October and had a great turn out of individuals to help provide suggestions. We came up with a new place to try in addition to good old-time favorites. We thank all who came to help plan our activities for next year. Additionally, we thank Sandy Shudy who brought homemade lasagna and all who brought delicious side dishes and desserts and helped with set up and tear down. At our October membership meeting, our current officers agreed to stay at their current positions for 2024. We are very thankful for all they have done for the benefit of our council this year and for their willingness to continue next year. They include Jim Wallace as president, Karen Norton as vice president, Wendy Pugh as secretary and Monica Haschak as treasurer.
Hocking Hills was a bit on the rainy side although we did not let the rain stop us from having fun. One especially rainy day a few rode anyway, some hiked popular tourist attractions in the area and others checked out a nearby antique mall. Of course, we had a great potluck to wrap up the camping season and held our evening bon-fires under a pavilion complete with rocking chairs. In addition, there happened to be a penning event at the camp that we were able to enjoy. A good number of riders dressed up for our Halloween ride held at Carlisle Reservation and enjoyed some donuts and other goodies afterward.
In November we had a day ride at Bedford Reservation and seven riders came. Sue Mollica shared that it was picturesque but remarked that one water crossing was a bit of a challenge, although all made it across safely.
The only event scheduled for December was our annual Christmas party. It’s the one event where we all make a concerted effort to wash off the dust and wear clean clothes, although it makes it a little tricky to recognize each other. We thank you Sue Mollica for organizing this event. We wish you all a most joyful holiday season with family and friends, including your furry ones.
By: Kathy Duncan
We’d like to wish all our readers a Happy Thanksgiving. There are so many things in life to be thankful for. For one, we’d like to thank Willow Creek Veterinary Service for sponsoring our November Lorain County OHC calendar.
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Floyd W. Gullett Jr. who passed away Sept. 16. He was a long time Lorain County OHC member. Bill loved animals and was especially compassionate about horseback riding. He was commonly found riding the trails at Carlisle in Lorain, often either ponying a horse in training or letting a friend borrow one of his spare horses. Bill was ranked as one of the top ten trail riders in Ohio for seven years in a row. Bill recorded 22,942 trail miles and 1,086 saddle hours to OHC! He helped to teach many youths in 4-H for over 30 years and will be dearly missed by many. We thank you Bill for being such an inspiration to other horse riders.
Many riders from Lorain went to the Erie County OHC Poker Run at Edison Woods Sept. 9. We had a fun time with our neighbors to the north. They had great directions for the poker run trails, the lunch was delicious and they had a huge selection of useful silent auction items to select from. We thank you Erie for all your hard work running this event.
The Chili Cook-Off hosted by Ashland OHC at the Mohican State Forest was wonderful. Many Lorain members either camped or day rode for this event. All the chapters who submitted their chili for judging had fantastic chili. Although Lorain did not win first place, we won the ‘popular vote’ by the sound of the cheering when Lorain was called. I’m guessing we must have had the most people present, surely not the loudest mouths. Many folks were quite generous with bidding for the silent auction and 50/50 drawing so this will help with further development of our horse trails here in Ohio! Thank you to all who supported this event, especially all who helped.
The NW area regional ride at Van Buren State Park was attended by a half-dozen Lorain members. They enjoyed the friendly riders, a scavenger hunt, a live and silent auction, and the amazing meals. Thanks to all who helped and participated with the NW area weekend.
The last weekend of September several of us camped and rode at Beaver Creek. On Saturday we rode the orange trail and stopped at the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center while our horses rested.
The first week of October a small group of us headed to Big Elk Lick Horse Camp in Benezette, Pa. Cheryl and Billy had the thrill of seeing a bull elk herding a group of 11 cows down the river. Rumor has it that one rider in our party decided to camouflage himself in order to avoid scaring elk away by lying down with his horse in the mud along the Thunder Mountain trail until they were covered in mud nearly from head to toe. If you happen upon a man and horse imprint between marker five and six don’t be alarmed. It seemed like a brilliant idea but unfortunately, we still did not see elk on that trail, however we did hear one bugling.
We’d like to wish all our readers a Happy Thanksgiving. There are so many things in life to be thankful for. For one, we’d like to thank Willow Creek Veterinary Service for sponsoring our November Lorain County OHC calendar.
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Floyd W. Gullett Jr. who passed away Sept. 16. He was a long time Lorain County OHC member. Bill loved animals and was especially compassionate about horseback riding. He was commonly found riding the trails at Carlisle in Lorain, often either ponying a horse in training or letting a friend borrow one of his spare horses. Bill was ranked as one of the top ten trail riders in Ohio for seven years in a row. Bill recorded 22,942 trail miles and 1,086 saddle hours to OHC! He helped to teach many youths in 4-H for over 30 years and will be dearly missed by many. We thank you Bill for being such an inspiration to other horse riders.
Many riders from Lorain went to the Erie County OHC Poker Run at Edison Woods Sept. 9. We had a fun time with our neighbors to the north. They had great directions for the poker run trails, the lunch was delicious and they had a huge selection of useful silent auction items to select from. We thank you Erie for all your hard work running this event.
The Chili Cook-Off hosted by Ashland OHC at the Mohican State Forest was wonderful. Many Lorain members either camped or day rode for this event. All the chapters who submitted their chili for judging had fantastic chili. Although Lorain did not win first place, we won the ‘popular vote’ by the sound of the cheering when Lorain was called. I’m guessing we must have had the most people present, surely not the loudest mouths. Many folks were quite generous with bidding for the silent auction and 50/50 drawing so this will help with further development of our horse trails here in Ohio! Thank you to all who supported this event, especially all who helped.
The NW area regional ride at Van Buren State Park was attended by a half-dozen Lorain members. They enjoyed the friendly riders, a scavenger hunt, a live and silent auction, and the amazing meals. Thanks to all who helped and participated with the NW area weekend.
The last weekend of September several of us camped and rode at Beaver Creek. On Saturday we rode the orange trail and stopped at the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center while our horses rested.
The first week of October a small group of us headed to Big Elk Lick Horse Camp in Benezette, Pa. Cheryl and Billy had the thrill of seeing a bull elk herding a group of 11 cows down the river. Rumor has it that one rider in our party decided to camouflage himself in order to avoid scaring elk away by lying down with his horse in the mud along the Thunder Mountain trail until they were covered in mud nearly from head to toe. If you happen upon a man and horse imprint between marker five and six don’t be alarmed. It seemed like a brilliant idea but unfortunately, we still did not see elk on that trail, however we did hear one bugling.
By: Kathy Duncan
Happy autumn Corral readers! May the crisp, colorful days ahead spur you to get out and enjoy this amazing riding season. Our October calendar sponsor is once again Harrison Trailers located in Wellington, Ohio. Lorain County OHC would like to thank Harrison Trailers for their ongoing support of our council.
In August, a large number of members ventured to Bark Camp State Park where they enjoyed a mostly beautiful weekend except for a small but threatening storm that stalled the fun for about an hour but did not stop them from gathering for a potluck loaded with a great variety of dishes; although it would have taken quite a storm to cancel a potluck for Lorain County OHC!
The August adventure to Big Horse Lick Horse Camp in Benezette was an enjoyable time with a good turnout as noted by the awesome photos on Facebook.
Trail maintenance at Charlemont was cancelled due to the buckets of water Lorain received causing a soggy, muddy mess.
Those who attended the Brecksville Reservation day ride enjoyed nice shady trails and creek crossings in this lovely Cleveland Metropark.
Once again, Lorain County OHC will be in Benezette, Pa., Oct. 8 hoping to view some Elk during their travels through logging roads, river crossings or at the visitor center. We will have a planning meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at the Wellington Reservation Visitor Center at 6:30 p.m. to plan the 2024 Lorain County OHC calendar of events. Please plan to attend to provide ideas of places you’d like to see us ride next year. On Monday, Oct. 16 we will gather once again at the Wellington Reservation Visitor Center at 7 p.m. for our monthly meeting where we will hold our election of 2024 officers.
The Horseman’s Mission event will be held at the Holmes County Fairgrounds Oct. 19-21. Information on this event can be found in the Corral magazine.
October 19-22 others in our council will head to Hocking Hills in southern Ohio to enjoy this picturesque state park with its rock formations, caves and deep ravines. Saturday, Oct. 28 we have a day ride at Carlisle Equestrian Center. If you’d like, plan to dress up for Halloween and be ready to ride out at 1 p.m. Hopefully you will not encounter goblins along the trail!
On Saturday, Nov. 4th we will be at Bedford Reservation at 11 a.m. for a day ride. Plan to meet at the Jack’s Place Trailhead. Directions are located at the back of our calendar.
Happy autumn Corral readers! May the crisp, colorful days ahead spur you to get out and enjoy this amazing riding season. Our October calendar sponsor is once again Harrison Trailers located in Wellington, Ohio. Lorain County OHC would like to thank Harrison Trailers for their ongoing support of our council.
In August, a large number of members ventured to Bark Camp State Park where they enjoyed a mostly beautiful weekend except for a small but threatening storm that stalled the fun for about an hour but did not stop them from gathering for a potluck loaded with a great variety of dishes; although it would have taken quite a storm to cancel a potluck for Lorain County OHC!
The August adventure to Big Horse Lick Horse Camp in Benezette was an enjoyable time with a good turnout as noted by the awesome photos on Facebook.
Trail maintenance at Charlemont was cancelled due to the buckets of water Lorain received causing a soggy, muddy mess.
Those who attended the Brecksville Reservation day ride enjoyed nice shady trails and creek crossings in this lovely Cleveland Metropark.
Once again, Lorain County OHC will be in Benezette, Pa., Oct. 8 hoping to view some Elk during their travels through logging roads, river crossings or at the visitor center. We will have a planning meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at the Wellington Reservation Visitor Center at 6:30 p.m. to plan the 2024 Lorain County OHC calendar of events. Please plan to attend to provide ideas of places you’d like to see us ride next year. On Monday, Oct. 16 we will gather once again at the Wellington Reservation Visitor Center at 7 p.m. for our monthly meeting where we will hold our election of 2024 officers.
The Horseman’s Mission event will be held at the Holmes County Fairgrounds Oct. 19-21. Information on this event can be found in the Corral magazine.
October 19-22 others in our council will head to Hocking Hills in southern Ohio to enjoy this picturesque state park with its rock formations, caves and deep ravines. Saturday, Oct. 28 we have a day ride at Carlisle Equestrian Center. If you’d like, plan to dress up for Halloween and be ready to ride out at 1 p.m. Hopefully you will not encounter goblins along the trail!
On Saturday, Nov. 4th we will be at Bedford Reservation at 11 a.m. for a day ride. Plan to meet at the Jack’s Place Trailhead. Directions are located at the back of our calendar.
By: Kathy Duncan
Hi there everyone! Now that the summer days are winding down, the cooler days ahead may just be the ticket for the sluggish horses and riders that have been more in the mood for a siesta rather than a mid-day trail ride-so kick up your heels and be ready for some fun fall rides.
Our September calendar sponsor is Lance’s Trailer Sales located in Athens, Ohio.
Thanks Jim and Laura Wallace, our Lorain contacts who were at the Malabar day ride for Lorain County. Jim shared that they happened upon Wayne and Holmes Counties OHC volunteers busily clearing the trails. I must say thank you to the trail crew for doing trail maintenance so timely for us folks up north. Several more Lorain riders were planning on coming the following day and would also enjoy the tidy trails. The weekend campout at West Branch was a good time judging by the riders on rubber horses in the lake. (Hmm, I’m wondering if it’s permissible to add extra miles for riding a rubber horse). Thanks, Holly for being the contact. The Wetmore Day ride was a bit wet, so Sue Mollica commented that the ride was cut short unfortunately. (Perhaps that’s how it got the name Wetmore). Sue, we thank you for being the Wetmore ride contact person.
In September, please plan to support Erie County OHC by attending the Poker Run at Edison Woods Metroparks in Berlin Heights. It will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9th with registration beginning at 9 a.m. All poker run riders need to be back by 2 p.m. Camping is available on Friday after 2 p.m. with no fee for camping. If interested contact Lynn Sparks. Meet at the Smokey Road Trailhead. There are tie lines, water for horses and flush restrooms. Please contact Beth Behrens for further information.
The Chili Cook-off State Ride hosted by Ashland OHC will be held Sept. 15 - 17. It is held at Mohican State Forest. Reservations are required. The Ashland contact is Tim Tuttle from Ashland County. Lorain OHC members who plan to day ride on Saturday need to park across the street at the baseball fields and be ready to ride out at 11 a.m. Jim Wallace is Lorain County OHC’s contact. Jim, we thank you for being the contact for this ride.
This month we will hold our meeting on Monday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Carlisle Visitor Center Black River Room at 7 p.m. At this meeting we will hold nominations of officers for 2024, so think of someone including yourself that may have the time and talent to assist our council where needed.
September 22 - 24 we will travel to the Northwest Area Regional Ride at Van Buren State Park located in Van Buren, Ohio. You must have a reservation for this ride. September 26 - October 22 the Quarter Horse Congress will be at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. There is a great itinerary of things to do and watch and all sorts of venders to boot. You can check them out further at https://www.quarterhorsecongress. com. September 29 - October 1 we will be at Beaver Creek for a campout, located in East Liverpool. Reservations are required through reserveohio.com. Billy and Cheryl Garn are the club contacts, thank you Garn’s. It is advised to bring your own water for you and your horse. The sites are primitive with latrines, water and tie ups. The trails are very scenic with several creek crossings.
October 1 - 8 we will be at Big Elk Lick Horse Camp in Benezette, Pa., again. We thank you Char and Ric Augustin for being the contact persons for this ride. Reservations are required and the camp is usually full months in advance. If by chance you need to cancel, please call the camp as soon as possible to allow someone else to have the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful area where the elk run wild.
Enjoy the autumn rides with the cooler weather.
Hi there everyone! Now that the summer days are winding down, the cooler days ahead may just be the ticket for the sluggish horses and riders that have been more in the mood for a siesta rather than a mid-day trail ride-so kick up your heels and be ready for some fun fall rides.
Our September calendar sponsor is Lance’s Trailer Sales located in Athens, Ohio.
Thanks Jim and Laura Wallace, our Lorain contacts who were at the Malabar day ride for Lorain County. Jim shared that they happened upon Wayne and Holmes Counties OHC volunteers busily clearing the trails. I must say thank you to the trail crew for doing trail maintenance so timely for us folks up north. Several more Lorain riders were planning on coming the following day and would also enjoy the tidy trails. The weekend campout at West Branch was a good time judging by the riders on rubber horses in the lake. (Hmm, I’m wondering if it’s permissible to add extra miles for riding a rubber horse). Thanks, Holly for being the contact. The Wetmore Day ride was a bit wet, so Sue Mollica commented that the ride was cut short unfortunately. (Perhaps that’s how it got the name Wetmore). Sue, we thank you for being the Wetmore ride contact person.
In September, please plan to support Erie County OHC by attending the Poker Run at Edison Woods Metroparks in Berlin Heights. It will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9th with registration beginning at 9 a.m. All poker run riders need to be back by 2 p.m. Camping is available on Friday after 2 p.m. with no fee for camping. If interested contact Lynn Sparks. Meet at the Smokey Road Trailhead. There are tie lines, water for horses and flush restrooms. Please contact Beth Behrens for further information.
The Chili Cook-off State Ride hosted by Ashland OHC will be held Sept. 15 - 17. It is held at Mohican State Forest. Reservations are required. The Ashland contact is Tim Tuttle from Ashland County. Lorain OHC members who plan to day ride on Saturday need to park across the street at the baseball fields and be ready to ride out at 11 a.m. Jim Wallace is Lorain County OHC’s contact. Jim, we thank you for being the contact for this ride.
This month we will hold our meeting on Monday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Carlisle Visitor Center Black River Room at 7 p.m. At this meeting we will hold nominations of officers for 2024, so think of someone including yourself that may have the time and talent to assist our council where needed.
September 22 - 24 we will travel to the Northwest Area Regional Ride at Van Buren State Park located in Van Buren, Ohio. You must have a reservation for this ride. September 26 - October 22 the Quarter Horse Congress will be at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. There is a great itinerary of things to do and watch and all sorts of venders to boot. You can check them out further at https://www.quarterhorsecongress. com. September 29 - October 1 we will be at Beaver Creek for a campout, located in East Liverpool. Reservations are required through reserveohio.com. Billy and Cheryl Garn are the club contacts, thank you Garn’s. It is advised to bring your own water for you and your horse. The sites are primitive with latrines, water and tie ups. The trails are very scenic with several creek crossings.
October 1 - 8 we will be at Big Elk Lick Horse Camp in Benezette, Pa., again. We thank you Char and Ric Augustin for being the contact persons for this ride. Reservations are required and the camp is usually full months in advance. If by chance you need to cancel, please call the camp as soon as possible to allow someone else to have the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful area where the elk run wild.
Enjoy the autumn rides with the cooler weather.
By: Kathy Duncan
Lorain County OHC summer fun continues on. We’ve been enjoying a sampling of our amazing Ohio trails and great potlucks this past month and we have more fantastic rides still on the books for the coming months.
This August, the Litchfield Veterinary Clinic has kindly sponsored our calendar. They are thankful for all those who trust them with their furry friends.
We had a beautiful weekend at the Pleasant Hill ride and campout June 16-18. The ride was hosted by Ashland County OHC. A 50/50 raffle brought in a sizeable sum of money to help keep the horse camp and trails in good condition. It was shared that swivel hooks were recently added to all the tie lines for the horse’s comfort with money from previous fundraisers. The camp was full and the trails at Pleasant Hill and Malabar were very rideable. We had some great story telling going on around the evening campfires, for sure. Billy and Cheryl shared stories of their Rooster ‘Little Man’ who is very attached to Billy; running to him when he comes home from work each day and who loves to sit on his lap to be petted.
We had a great potluck at our June membership meeting featuring hamburgers and hot dogs grilled to perfection with the help of Sherry Hoover and Karen Norton, as well as Vince and Sue Mollica who helped with the beverages and supplies. We very much thank you for your time.
The NE area Regional ride at Mohican was held June 30-July 2. Several Lorain members attended. Wayne County sponsored the ride and it was amazing as usual. They provided delicious food both Friday and Saturday night and made us all feel welcome. Wayne County is celebrating 50 years as a council and had delicious cakes they included with our Saturday evening meal. Wayne County is dedicated to maintaining the trails at Mohican and Malabar Farm State Park and it has been a challenge with the past tornado of 2022 that destroyed many trails. The regional ride had a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and a poker run to help raise funds to keep up these beautiful parks and also to donate money to a local charity. Thank you to Marline Smalley and all the Wayne County members who put on this wonderful weekend.
We have a day ride scheduled at Hinckley Reservation on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. We will plan to meet at the Rte. 606 Trailhead.
The Bark Camp State Park campout is set for Aug. 11-13. You must have a reservation to get a site. There are 24 miles of bridle trails to explore. All sites are equipped with electricity, port-a-johns and bathroom facilities are at a nearby location.
Plan to attend the Monday, Aug. 14 membership meeting. We will meet at the Carlisle Equestrian Center at 7 p.m.
The Big Elk Lick Horse Camping trip is scheduled for Aug. 17-23. Reservations had to be made well in advance. If you need to cancel, please give the camp host ample time as there is a long waiting list since this is such a popular experience. Remember, you must have a current Coggins test and a 30-day health certificate. The club contacts are Ric and Char Augustin. Thank you to the Augustin’s for being our contact.
Our Lorain County Fair is Aug. 20-27 at the Wellington County Fairgrounds. Please consider supporting the 4-H clubs by attending events at the fair. It is a great fair!
On Saturday, Aug. 26 we have a scheduled trail maintenance day set for Charlemont Reservation. Club volunteers are needed to groom Charlemont Reservation. Please consider giving a morning of your day to help keep these trails clear and safe to ride. Jim Wallace is the contact.
Spur for the Cure is set for Saturday, Aug. 26. This is a two-hour group trail ride. A $50 donation includes lunch, gifts, prizes and more. You can follow them on Facebook for further details on this year’s ride or contact Kathi Green at kgreen@centerracoop.com for further details.
Sunday, Aug. 27 we will be riding at Brecksville Reservation. The ride starts at 1 p.m. Plan to meet at the Meadows Trailhead.
Please mark your calendars for the Erie County OHC Poker Run at Edison Woods Metroparks in Berlin Heights on Saturday, Sept. 9. This is their fundraiser, fee to participate includes poker hand, lunch and prizes. Beth Behrens is the contact for this ride; thank you Beth.
Enjoy the rest of summer!
Lorain County OHC summer fun continues on. We’ve been enjoying a sampling of our amazing Ohio trails and great potlucks this past month and we have more fantastic rides still on the books for the coming months.
This August, the Litchfield Veterinary Clinic has kindly sponsored our calendar. They are thankful for all those who trust them with their furry friends.
We had a beautiful weekend at the Pleasant Hill ride and campout June 16-18. The ride was hosted by Ashland County OHC. A 50/50 raffle brought in a sizeable sum of money to help keep the horse camp and trails in good condition. It was shared that swivel hooks were recently added to all the tie lines for the horse’s comfort with money from previous fundraisers. The camp was full and the trails at Pleasant Hill and Malabar were very rideable. We had some great story telling going on around the evening campfires, for sure. Billy and Cheryl shared stories of their Rooster ‘Little Man’ who is very attached to Billy; running to him when he comes home from work each day and who loves to sit on his lap to be petted.
We had a great potluck at our June membership meeting featuring hamburgers and hot dogs grilled to perfection with the help of Sherry Hoover and Karen Norton, as well as Vince and Sue Mollica who helped with the beverages and supplies. We very much thank you for your time.
The NE area Regional ride at Mohican was held June 30-July 2. Several Lorain members attended. Wayne County sponsored the ride and it was amazing as usual. They provided delicious food both Friday and Saturday night and made us all feel welcome. Wayne County is celebrating 50 years as a council and had delicious cakes they included with our Saturday evening meal. Wayne County is dedicated to maintaining the trails at Mohican and Malabar Farm State Park and it has been a challenge with the past tornado of 2022 that destroyed many trails. The regional ride had a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and a poker run to help raise funds to keep up these beautiful parks and also to donate money to a local charity. Thank you to Marline Smalley and all the Wayne County members who put on this wonderful weekend.
We have a day ride scheduled at Hinckley Reservation on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. We will plan to meet at the Rte. 606 Trailhead.
The Bark Camp State Park campout is set for Aug. 11-13. You must have a reservation to get a site. There are 24 miles of bridle trails to explore. All sites are equipped with electricity, port-a-johns and bathroom facilities are at a nearby location.
Plan to attend the Monday, Aug. 14 membership meeting. We will meet at the Carlisle Equestrian Center at 7 p.m.
The Big Elk Lick Horse Camping trip is scheduled for Aug. 17-23. Reservations had to be made well in advance. If you need to cancel, please give the camp host ample time as there is a long waiting list since this is such a popular experience. Remember, you must have a current Coggins test and a 30-day health certificate. The club contacts are Ric and Char Augustin. Thank you to the Augustin’s for being our contact.
Our Lorain County Fair is Aug. 20-27 at the Wellington County Fairgrounds. Please consider supporting the 4-H clubs by attending events at the fair. It is a great fair!
On Saturday, Aug. 26 we have a scheduled trail maintenance day set for Charlemont Reservation. Club volunteers are needed to groom Charlemont Reservation. Please consider giving a morning of your day to help keep these trails clear and safe to ride. Jim Wallace is the contact.
Spur for the Cure is set for Saturday, Aug. 26. This is a two-hour group trail ride. A $50 donation includes lunch, gifts, prizes and more. You can follow them on Facebook for further details on this year’s ride or contact Kathi Green at kgreen@centerracoop.com for further details.
Sunday, Aug. 27 we will be riding at Brecksville Reservation. The ride starts at 1 p.m. Plan to meet at the Meadows Trailhead.
Please mark your calendars for the Erie County OHC Poker Run at Edison Woods Metroparks in Berlin Heights on Saturday, Sept. 9. This is their fundraiser, fee to participate includes poker hand, lunch and prizes. Beth Behrens is the contact for this ride; thank you Beth.
Enjoy the rest of summer!
By: Kathy Duncan
Happy sizzling July everyone! Hope you have a wonderful July 4. It’s a great time to head for the hills or into the deep forest if you want a blast of nature’s air conditioning for you and your horse as many of us experienced when the temperatures soared to 90 degrees at Salt Fork where we had a campout the first weekend of June. We’d like to thank ADT Security LLC for kindly sponsoring our July calendar page.
The delicious pies and other desserts were a great draw at our annual pie ride held at Carlisle on May 14; we thank all who brought something to share. We held the Northeast Regional Ride/campout on May 21 at the Carlisle Equestrian Center. We had a very good turnout for the ride during the day and some stayed overnight to camp. We’d like to extend a great big thank you to Harrison Ford of Harrison Trailers located in Wellington for donating money for our poker run and food for the day. In addition, we would like to thank all of the council members who generously donated wonderful items for our door prizes. Moreover, thank you to all who volunteered to help and coordinate and run the regional ride activities.
June 3-5 we camped at Salt Fork State Park and had a whopping good time. We had 18 rigs and 28 campers that attended. We enjoyed visiting during coffee hour prepared by Vince and Sue each morning (thanks Vince and Sue for your hospitality). It was a 5 star café complete with pastries that mysteriously showed up each morning too. We then scattered in various directions to ride the 36 miles of ‘air conditioned’ trails that we found to be in very good condition. Many of us took a reprieve from the heat by swimming at the beach in the late afternoons. We enjoyed an amazing potluck with healthy food choices combined with tasty desserts; as one must have a balance in life, you know. After dinner we played ‘chair’ volleyball, corn hole and sat around the campfire sharing great stories.
Upcoming events for July include the Malabar day ride set for July 16 at 11 a.m. Jim and Laura Wallace kindly offered to be the contacts for this ride. Malabar offers beautiful views of the country side up on Mount Jeez, trails alongside of the farm and woods with a creek crossing here and there. We will meet at the Equestrian Center for our July 18 meeting at 7 p.m. if you would like to join us. July 22-24 we are camping at West Branch in Portage County where there are 26 miles of bridle trails. Holly Thompson graciously offered to be the contact for this ride. Our last ride of the month will be a day ride at Wetmore in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on July 30 at 10 a.m. We look forward to seeing you during July.
Happy sizzling July everyone! Hope you have a wonderful July 4. It’s a great time to head for the hills or into the deep forest if you want a blast of nature’s air conditioning for you and your horse as many of us experienced when the temperatures soared to 90 degrees at Salt Fork where we had a campout the first weekend of June. We’d like to thank ADT Security LLC for kindly sponsoring our July calendar page.
The delicious pies and other desserts were a great draw at our annual pie ride held at Carlisle on May 14; we thank all who brought something to share. We held the Northeast Regional Ride/campout on May 21 at the Carlisle Equestrian Center. We had a very good turnout for the ride during the day and some stayed overnight to camp. We’d like to extend a great big thank you to Harrison Ford of Harrison Trailers located in Wellington for donating money for our poker run and food for the day. In addition, we would like to thank all of the council members who generously donated wonderful items for our door prizes. Moreover, thank you to all who volunteered to help and coordinate and run the regional ride activities.
June 3-5 we camped at Salt Fork State Park and had a whopping good time. We had 18 rigs and 28 campers that attended. We enjoyed visiting during coffee hour prepared by Vince and Sue each morning (thanks Vince and Sue for your hospitality). It was a 5 star café complete with pastries that mysteriously showed up each morning too. We then scattered in various directions to ride the 36 miles of ‘air conditioned’ trails that we found to be in very good condition. Many of us took a reprieve from the heat by swimming at the beach in the late afternoons. We enjoyed an amazing potluck with healthy food choices combined with tasty desserts; as one must have a balance in life, you know. After dinner we played ‘chair’ volleyball, corn hole and sat around the campfire sharing great stories.
Upcoming events for July include the Malabar day ride set for July 16 at 11 a.m. Jim and Laura Wallace kindly offered to be the contacts for this ride. Malabar offers beautiful views of the country side up on Mount Jeez, trails alongside of the farm and woods with a creek crossing here and there. We will meet at the Equestrian Center for our July 18 meeting at 7 p.m. if you would like to join us. July 22-24 we are camping at West Branch in Portage County where there are 26 miles of bridle trails. Holly Thompson graciously offered to be the contact for this ride. Our last ride of the month will be a day ride at Wetmore in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on July 30 at 10 a.m. We look forward to seeing you during July.
By: Kathy Duncan
Hello from Lorain County OHC. We hope you are ready for summertime fun with your horse! We wish to thank Spencer Feed and Supply, our June calendar sponsor.
Several LCOHC members attended the Equine Affaire this year and were afforded the opportunity to gain horse riding tips from numerous experts, view competitions, attend the Fantasia horse show and shop (of course).
At our April 17 membership meeting loads of information was shared with the following highlights as noted: Laura and Jim Wallace went to the State House and lobbied for trails along with the Ohio Trail Partnership (OTP). The group made 47 visits to the 150 state senators and state representatives. OTP got representatives to submit amendments to the governor’s budget that will increase funding for trails on non-ODNR properties and also funding for an economic impact state for trail use in Ohio. The budget should be done by July 1, 2023. An additional 4 million dollars was requested which also includes mountain bike trails.
The Wetmore parking lot is currently open but if the road is closed at some point, you can park at the parking lot on Quick Road to access the trails. Mohican Forest opened trails April 1. The Mohican campground pavilion and south day area is being used by loggers. You may need to park at the ballfield. The trail from Malabar State Park to Pleasant Hill is open but watch for signs as the trail was modified at Route 95. Please refer to the April 24 email sent of the April LCOHC meeting minutes for other information.
The 14 who were able to attend the Amish Country Tour found it educational, fun and tasty. The stops included C & L shoes, Trail Farm Supply, Bunker Hill Cheese-Heini’s, Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen, Bowman Bits and Oak Grove Carriage.
Charlemont trail maintenance was held on May 4. A huge thank you goes out to all 10 volunteers who worked hard to clear the trails and a special thanks to Ken Cornish, (Lorain County Metro- Parks Liason) who organized the trail maintenance. The workers split into two groups to clear both the north and south trails. One glitch was the water crossing on the north side was not safe enough to get the work equipment across to fully complete the north side so it will need to be finished at a later date.
Upcoming events are as follows: We will be horse riding/ camping at Pleasant Hill June 16-18. This event is hosted by Ashland County OHC. Go to the state website ohconline.com to make reservations. The Ashland contact is Tim Tuttle.
We will have our LCOHC meeting Monday, June 19 at the Carlisle Equestrian Center open pavilion at 7 p.m. Please join us for sharing of information from previous events, upcoming events, pertinent legislative news and trail riding updated information. It’s also a great way to stay connected with others in our council! On Saturday, June 24 we will be at Edison Woods Metroparks in Berlin Heights for a day ride. Plan to ride at 10 a.m. Meet at the Smokey Road Trailhead. Beth Behrens is the contact for this ride. June 30- July 4 Wayne County OHC will host a regional ride at Mohican. Contact Marline Smalley from Wayne County for reservations and further details. If you are unable to camp, please join us for a day ride at Mohican on Saturday, riding out at 11 a.m. Remember, you may need to park at the ballfield for the day ride due to logging operations. As always, stay safe and enjoy the ride.
Hello from Lorain County OHC. We hope you are ready for summertime fun with your horse! We wish to thank Spencer Feed and Supply, our June calendar sponsor.
Several LCOHC members attended the Equine Affaire this year and were afforded the opportunity to gain horse riding tips from numerous experts, view competitions, attend the Fantasia horse show and shop (of course).
At our April 17 membership meeting loads of information was shared with the following highlights as noted: Laura and Jim Wallace went to the State House and lobbied for trails along with the Ohio Trail Partnership (OTP). The group made 47 visits to the 150 state senators and state representatives. OTP got representatives to submit amendments to the governor’s budget that will increase funding for trails on non-ODNR properties and also funding for an economic impact state for trail use in Ohio. The budget should be done by July 1, 2023. An additional 4 million dollars was requested which also includes mountain bike trails.
The Wetmore parking lot is currently open but if the road is closed at some point, you can park at the parking lot on Quick Road to access the trails. Mohican Forest opened trails April 1. The Mohican campground pavilion and south day area is being used by loggers. You may need to park at the ballfield. The trail from Malabar State Park to Pleasant Hill is open but watch for signs as the trail was modified at Route 95. Please refer to the April 24 email sent of the April LCOHC meeting minutes for other information.
The 14 who were able to attend the Amish Country Tour found it educational, fun and tasty. The stops included C & L shoes, Trail Farm Supply, Bunker Hill Cheese-Heini’s, Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen, Bowman Bits and Oak Grove Carriage.
Charlemont trail maintenance was held on May 4. A huge thank you goes out to all 10 volunteers who worked hard to clear the trails and a special thanks to Ken Cornish, (Lorain County Metro- Parks Liason) who organized the trail maintenance. The workers split into two groups to clear both the north and south trails. One glitch was the water crossing on the north side was not safe enough to get the work equipment across to fully complete the north side so it will need to be finished at a later date.
Upcoming events are as follows: We will be horse riding/ camping at Pleasant Hill June 16-18. This event is hosted by Ashland County OHC. Go to the state website ohconline.com to make reservations. The Ashland contact is Tim Tuttle.
We will have our LCOHC meeting Monday, June 19 at the Carlisle Equestrian Center open pavilion at 7 p.m. Please join us for sharing of information from previous events, upcoming events, pertinent legislative news and trail riding updated information. It’s also a great way to stay connected with others in our council! On Saturday, June 24 we will be at Edison Woods Metroparks in Berlin Heights for a day ride. Plan to ride at 10 a.m. Meet at the Smokey Road Trailhead. Beth Behrens is the contact for this ride. June 30- July 4 Wayne County OHC will host a regional ride at Mohican. Contact Marline Smalley from Wayne County for reservations and further details. If you are unable to camp, please join us for a day ride at Mohican on Saturday, riding out at 11 a.m. Remember, you may need to park at the ballfield for the day ride due to logging operations. As always, stay safe and enjoy the ride.
By: Kathy Duncan
Hello all! Hopefully your home and barn are still standing after these bad storms we had in our area. We’d like to thank Centerra County Store for being our Lorain County Ohio Horse Council May calendar sponsor. Centerra County Store has an Equine Specialist to help address your nutritional needs; even offering farm calls.
The members listed below received trail mile/saddle mile awards. In the men’s category Elmer (Billy) Garn was the top rider with 923 miles. Ronald Hoover was second with 607 miles and Bill Musolf was third with 476 miles. In the women’s category Kelly Denes placed first with 1337 miles, Holly Thompson was second with 1199 miles and Wendy Gillund placed third with 1094 miles. In the youth category, Morgan Denes placed first with 177 miles and Avery Eston was second with 101 miles. In the saddle hours category Deb Hurlbert had the highest with 157 miles. Lorain turned in a total number of 16,471 trail miles for 2022. The highest park trail use totals were as follows: Carlisle with 1955 miles, Edison Woods with 1057 miles and South Chagrin with 1056 miles. The top out of state place to ride was at Bennezette in Pennsylvania with 871 miles. Lorain OHC finished second in Ohio for trail miles recorded. Congratulations to our top riders for 2022 and to all who turned in their miles. Recording and sending in your miles at the end of the year is the best way to demonstrate to our state representatives that determine where to delegate the money to improve and add trails. Most of all, a huge thank you to Brenda Lang for all her time and effort she put into tracking, calculating submitting and presenting the awards for the trail miles!
There were a few a few hardy riders who came to the St. Patrick’s Day ride. Unfortunately, the Wellington ride was a bit too muddy, and it was cancelled. The Pie Ride is set for May 13 at the Carlisle Equestrian Center. Please be ready to ride at 10 a.m. We will meet afterwards at the enclosed pavilion for pie and refreshments, please bring a pie to share and an empty stomach as well as your toothbrush. Karen Norton kindly offered to be the contact for this ride.
We have our next membership meeting on Monday, May 15 at the Carlisle Visitor Center in the Black River Room starting at 7 p.m. We hope to see you there as we discuss current information on what is happening at our trail riding parks and Jim Wallace, president shares information on legislation affecting equestrian riders. Additionally, it’s a great way to meet and socialize with new members and reconnect with those we already know.
May 20-21 we will have our Northeast Regional PR Fundraiser and campout at Carlisle Equestrian Center. A group camping permit is secured by our council so there is no charge for our members to camp. You will need to bring a tie line for your horse. We will have a campfire at the open pavilion. Restroom will be available. Please note that there are no showers or electricity. Water is available for horses. If the weather is agreeable the Black River Astronomical Society opens up their telescopes so we can view the planets and stars. We will have a potluck on Saturday. If you are unable to camp, join us for a day ride!
Looking ahead a bit, we have a weekend campout scheduled at Salt Fork State Park June 2-4. The sites are primitive with water, latrines and tie ups available. No electricity is available. You must reserve a site at reserveohio.com or call them at 866/644-6727. Jim Wallace has kindly volunteered to be the contact for this ride. It’s a scenic place to ride with hills and a view of the lake at places along the trail. There are quite a few deer so be on the alert when riding.
Just a heads up, Salt Fork is supposedly a hot spot for Sasquatch so be on the alert for them as well. Enjoy this warmer weather when out and about with your horses and horse buddies.
Hello all! Hopefully your home and barn are still standing after these bad storms we had in our area. We’d like to thank Centerra County Store for being our Lorain County Ohio Horse Council May calendar sponsor. Centerra County Store has an Equine Specialist to help address your nutritional needs; even offering farm calls.
The members listed below received trail mile/saddle mile awards. In the men’s category Elmer (Billy) Garn was the top rider with 923 miles. Ronald Hoover was second with 607 miles and Bill Musolf was third with 476 miles. In the women’s category Kelly Denes placed first with 1337 miles, Holly Thompson was second with 1199 miles and Wendy Gillund placed third with 1094 miles. In the youth category, Morgan Denes placed first with 177 miles and Avery Eston was second with 101 miles. In the saddle hours category Deb Hurlbert had the highest with 157 miles. Lorain turned in a total number of 16,471 trail miles for 2022. The highest park trail use totals were as follows: Carlisle with 1955 miles, Edison Woods with 1057 miles and South Chagrin with 1056 miles. The top out of state place to ride was at Bennezette in Pennsylvania with 871 miles. Lorain OHC finished second in Ohio for trail miles recorded. Congratulations to our top riders for 2022 and to all who turned in their miles. Recording and sending in your miles at the end of the year is the best way to demonstrate to our state representatives that determine where to delegate the money to improve and add trails. Most of all, a huge thank you to Brenda Lang for all her time and effort she put into tracking, calculating submitting and presenting the awards for the trail miles!
There were a few a few hardy riders who came to the St. Patrick’s Day ride. Unfortunately, the Wellington ride was a bit too muddy, and it was cancelled. The Pie Ride is set for May 13 at the Carlisle Equestrian Center. Please be ready to ride at 10 a.m. We will meet afterwards at the enclosed pavilion for pie and refreshments, please bring a pie to share and an empty stomach as well as your toothbrush. Karen Norton kindly offered to be the contact for this ride.
We have our next membership meeting on Monday, May 15 at the Carlisle Visitor Center in the Black River Room starting at 7 p.m. We hope to see you there as we discuss current information on what is happening at our trail riding parks and Jim Wallace, president shares information on legislation affecting equestrian riders. Additionally, it’s a great way to meet and socialize with new members and reconnect with those we already know.
May 20-21 we will have our Northeast Regional PR Fundraiser and campout at Carlisle Equestrian Center. A group camping permit is secured by our council so there is no charge for our members to camp. You will need to bring a tie line for your horse. We will have a campfire at the open pavilion. Restroom will be available. Please note that there are no showers or electricity. Water is available for horses. If the weather is agreeable the Black River Astronomical Society opens up their telescopes so we can view the planets and stars. We will have a potluck on Saturday. If you are unable to camp, join us for a day ride!
Looking ahead a bit, we have a weekend campout scheduled at Salt Fork State Park June 2-4. The sites are primitive with water, latrines and tie ups available. No electricity is available. You must reserve a site at reserveohio.com or call them at 866/644-6727. Jim Wallace has kindly volunteered to be the contact for this ride. It’s a scenic place to ride with hills and a view of the lake at places along the trail. There are quite a few deer so be on the alert when riding.
Just a heads up, Salt Fork is supposedly a hot spot for Sasquatch so be on the alert for them as well. Enjoy this warmer weather when out and about with your horses and horse buddies.
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Lorain County OHC "County Lines" Article
from
the "Horseman's Corral" magazine,
written by one of our own members!
Lorain County OHC "County Lines" Article
from
the "Horseman's Corral" magazine,
written by one of our own members!