The "I live near you, let's go ride!" thread - Map in post #1 [Archive]

talkofthetown

Sep. 15, 2008, 03:51 PM

I've been thinking (yep, it was me you smelled burning!) that this sort of thing might really work to help find riding buddies. Similar to the horseless riders thread. If you like going to greenways/trails/schooling somewhere, but you either don't want to ride alone, or you don't have transportation, you can find somebody in your area, pitch in some gas money, etc. Also a fun way to meet COTHers in your area! What do you guys think?

Updated to add Andy's awesome map:D
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=35.541166,-117.399902&spn=4.477909,9.711914&z=7&msid=108056802720091927379.000456f5233021ceb7b28

SEPowell

Sep. 15, 2008, 03:53 PM

I think that's a great idea.

TBKate

Sep. 15, 2008, 04:11 PM

I'm all for it, especially since I'm currently w/out a rig. So many great places around me to trail ride, and I've hardly started!

ETA: Gainesville (actually Micanopy) FL, happy to trail ride or do cross country schooling or gallop sets.

talkofthetown

Sep. 15, 2008, 04:16 PM

TBKate, same here. I would love to take my OTTB out somewhere and really work on galloping/conditioning, as there's not really anywhere to ride where I board, I just don't have a rig. And I have friends who can give me rides, but not always. Should we put our locations in the subject line, so it's easier to spot?

I'll start I guess. I'm a teenaged girl with a OTTB gelding, I would need to be picked up, but I can help with driving and gas money. Trail riding is fun, but I'd also like to go somewhere where we can do canter sets/gallops/field work. Cross country schooling is a plus, too!

pines4equines

Sep. 15, 2008, 04:17 PM

Me too! Except my two horse trailer is now a one horse as I've made the extra space into a tack room so I can't trailer anyone but we can meet at the Stewart Buffer Zone in Newburgh NY. I can show you the trails. Be fore warned, I'm slower than molasses trail rider...

I also school at Orange COunty Park in Montgomery occasionally...

LSM1212

Sep. 15, 2008, 04:18 PM

I agree. I don't have a truck and trailer but would love to get out and about w/ a fellow rider.

andy825

Sep. 15, 2008, 04:31 PM

This is a great idea. It would work the best if there was an interactive map we could all use. We could add our location, username, and interests. It would make it easier to zero in on people in your area. Does google maps have this kind of functionality?

andy825

Sep. 15, 2008, 04:43 PM

Jaegermonster

Sep. 15, 2008, 04:51 PM

I'm just outside Jax FL, near 301 and I 10.
Have extra trailer space, also have an extra horse, but it's not a beginner horse
I like to trail ride, xc school, whatever

talkofthetown

Sep. 15, 2008, 04:52 PM

Andy, that's AWESOME!! Thanks so much!

wingedmare

Sep. 15, 2008, 04:58 PM

No trailor yet; but an extra horse, quiet and trail safe. Lots of AWSOME trails out here in the Parks!!

ReSomething

Sep. 15, 2008, 05:06 PM

andy825

Sep. 15, 2008, 05:09 PM

Added you guys.
resomething, can you give me a town near your location so I can add you?

ReSomething

Sep. 15, 2008, 05:12 PM

North of Georgetown.

ChocoMare

Sep. 15, 2008, 05:15 PM

Melelio

Sep. 15, 2008, 05:19 PM

2H trailer, idiot App gelding(spooky), need slow buddies. In north central MD.

Will start riding again Dec 1st or so, after shoulder surgery, need people not annoyed by wimp-@$$ rider for a few weeks who hates cold! :lol:

2DogsFarm

Sep. 15, 2008, 05:26 PM

2DogsFarm here

I am in NW Indiana - just outside Crown Point

2H BP trailer

Xtra horse possible - crabby old TB but can be a fun trailride or clinic horse (he was schooling 3rd Level...10 years ago...)

I am very close to Stoney Run State Park, not too far from Potato Creek and open to suggestions :)

andy825

Sep. 15, 2008, 05:53 PM

This is fun! I added everyone. No one is near me, yet.
Take a look and let me know if your pin is in the wrong place, I can move it if you like.

kahjul

Sep. 15, 2008, 05:57 PM

What a great idea!!! Thanks for taking the time to update it for everyone. Please ad me. I'm in Paso Robles and have a 2 horse (but with my giant, I can only haul something else that isn't giant. I love to trail ride, but don't do it too often and pretty much only walk on trails.

Not So Practical Horse(WO)man

Sep. 15, 2008, 06:21 PM

fleur de duc

Sep. 15, 2008, 06:25 PM

here in SE PA! near radnor hunt/ridley creek. Newtown Square, PA to be exact. Id love to start hacking my pony out more, I have the trailer (LARGE 2h BP) but not truck to pull ;[

andy825

Sep. 15, 2008, 06:35 PM

Added you guys!

KlawPaws

Sep. 15, 2008, 07:00 PM

Okay...I'll jump in on the band-wagon since I am always looking for trail buddies :)

My screen name is KlawPaws.

I live/board in Harford County, Maryland.

I have a 2 horse bumper-pull but only one horse. One side is available if you are along my way :)

I do lots of trail riding (comfortable at most paces and will jump some jumps). I would love to venture out and see more parks in the surrounding area. I already go to Gunpowder (Sweet Air, Hereford), SUSQ, Fair Hill and occassionally Patapsco. I am willing to travel a bit to get places.

KlawPaws

ddashaq

Sep. 15, 2008, 07:01 PM

I am in Lexington, KY but am without a truck or trailer. I am up for just about anything but especially hacking/XC schooling.

AEM74

Sep. 15, 2008, 07:01 PM

I'll play...

Hey 2Dogs and anyone else interested - I am a Central Indiana lower level eventer but I also like to trail ride and hack with my horse for fun and relaxation. A friend of mine and I are participating in a fundraiser trail ride on Sunday, October 26. It's a benefit for Indiana Horse Rescue and it will take place at Tippecanoe State Park in Winamac. We did it last year and had a lot of fun - friendly folks, nice trails and all for a good cause. Here's a link to the flyer: http://www.indianahorserescue.com/PDF%20Files/RidetotheRescue(2).pdf

Any other COTHers interested in meeting up with us? The more, the merrier!

mustangtrailrider

Sep. 15, 2008, 07:03 PM

suz

Sep. 15, 2008, 07:31 PM

burlington and essex, vermont--have trailer and room for another horse or two. like day rides at a sedate pace,scenic dirt trails and fields. love cotton brook in moscow,indian brook in essex,,the beach in alburg and am always looking for more places like those to ride. would also love to share driving and fuel costs.

Painted Up

Sep. 15, 2008, 07:41 PM

have trailer AND extra horse!! i'm game for any riding, cross country, trails, hunter pace, schooling shows, etc

Painted Up

Sep. 15, 2008, 07:42 PM

Trail/western/english trail riding in windsor or Aiken. 2 extra horses (1 very green, 1 intermediate) open trailer space. Local only! Ride with me or I can come to you. Or meet in the Woods or the Preserve!

a couple of my friends and i are thinking of taking some lessons in Aiken as there are NO good trainers here, do u know any good ones?

andy825

Sep. 15, 2008, 07:47 PM

Added. Check the map to make sure your location is right:
Map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=108056802720091927379.000456f5233021ceb7b28&ll=33.956461,-80.343018&spn=0.142671,0.303497&z=12)

BigHorseLittleHorse

Sep. 15, 2008, 07:48 PM

another near radnor hunt area (newtown sq/malvern, PA) - i have access to truck/trailer for those who need it. My horse is coming off summer hock surgery, so we're not up for trail riding for another month or two. But I do trails all winter for anyone who's interested...

asanders

Sep. 15, 2008, 08:08 PM

This is Grrrreattt!

I'm in Alachua Florida. I have a 2 horse trailer and would love to ride any way, anywhere. San Felasco Park, for instance.

ayrabz

Sep. 15, 2008, 08:18 PM

Andy...how cool are YOU??!!
:D wonderful idea...thanks so much for your efforts!
Ok....here in Stafford VA, own a two horse trailer, enjoy trail riding/meeting up, but am not a 'yeehawer', yet not a fuddy duddy either! Enjoy meandering, and some trot/canter hill work thrown in....Horse not shod in hind, so true/intense rocky trails not the best for us.

SCM1959

Sep. 15, 2008, 08:28 PM

In Anderson County, SC ... I like to trail ride but no "Yahoos" ... in other words, I only ride with those who wear helmets and who understand that some days are walking/trotting days and some days are faster days. I have a wonderful TWH who is a total trail pro and I am gaining lots of confidence from him.

SCM1959

Little Valkyrie

Sep. 15, 2008, 08:31 PM

paintedtrails

Sep. 15, 2008, 08:41 PM

I checked out google maps, and I think it will work. Here's a link to the map I started:
COTH riding buddies finder (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=35.541166,-117.399902&spn=4.477909,9.711914&z=7&msid=108056802720091927379.000456f5233021ceb7b28)

If it looks OK, just post the following information and I'll add you:
your location
COTH username
other info- type of riding you are interested in, whether or not you have a trailer, if you have an extra horse etc.

I'm in Kalamazoo, MI ... on weekends at least!
I have a 2H BP, must be a lighter-weight horse for me to haul. I'm a pleasure rider, looking to get some miles on my guy so we can do CTRs:)

sidepasser

Sep. 15, 2008, 08:50 PM

takeflight

Sep. 15, 2008, 08:50 PM

mustangtrailrider

Sep. 15, 2008, 08:56 PM

I live in/near Aiken, but I am a do-it-yourself kinda girl. There are others here that will know better than I will. I ride western/english/endurance. I am a backyard selfmade type of rider. I am safety conscious, but I like to have fun. Safety is first and foremost.

I am always looking for others to ride with. Unfortunately, my rig limits how far I can travel. That is why I stay local. I would love to meet up with others.

LuvMyNSH

Sep. 15, 2008, 09:12 PM

I'll play.

Norco, CA. 2H trailer.
Have gaited, not gaited, green, and been-there-done-that horses. I can pretty much adjust to any situation, but I really like to go out for at least 4 hours.

Chall

Sep. 15, 2008, 09:23 PM

... we can meet at the Stewart Buffer Zone in Newburgh NY.
I also school at Orange COunty Park in Montgomery occasionally...
Oh, oh, oh! My guys are in Montgomery N.Y., route 17k (near winding wood park). No trailer but can hire the one at my barn. Only my only ride-able guy is 20, I'd need to a little prep to get him ready. Trail, hunter pace, all sounds like fun! :D

LSM1212

Sep. 15, 2008, 09:38 PM

LSM1212, I have (actually DH has) the Towing Beast, and the Beastly stock trailer, just no beast to put in it. So I guess what I am saying is I am horseless in North Central KY, Scott County, have all my own English tack, adequate intermediate re-rider, will ride Western and gaited, could possibly transport (but I am not kidding about beastly stock trailer, it is Fugly and old but all the running gear and floor were recently redone). Do work early 3rd shift and have odd days off.

I don't care about looks... so Fugly trailer is just fine. And my guy has been in stock trailers before. But I only have one horse so no horse to share. :( Maybe we can find another person in our area that has an extra horse and we can all go together.

Ready2Ride

Sep. 15, 2008, 09:41 PM

AEM74

Sep. 15, 2008, 09:47 PM

I just moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana, and am looking for some horse- buddies. I don't have a trailer- but have haflingers- possibly one, maybe two extra that someone else could trail ride, if we were to go on a trail ride or something.

Hey R2R, if you can find a ride, you should meet up with us at the end of this month for the Indiana Horse Rescue benefit trail ride at Tippecanoe State Park. See my post on page #2 for details.

Anyone who's intersted, PM me if you'd like to meet up that morning. A good time will be had by all!

Not So Practical Horse(WO)man

Sep. 15, 2008, 10:13 PM

Oh, oh, oh! My guys are in Montgomery N.Y., route 17k (near winding wood park). No trailer but can hire the one at my barn. Only my only ride-able guy is 20, I'd need to a little prep to get him ready. Trail, hunter pace, all sounds like fun! :D

Fishkill, NY.

I have a three horse slant and a crazy mare!

paintedtrails

Sep. 15, 2008, 10:16 PM

Hey R2R, if you can find a ride, you should meet up with us at the end of this month for the Indiana Horse Rescue benefit trail ride at Tippecanoe State Park. See my post on page #2 for details.

Anyone who's intersted, PM me if you'd like to meet up that morning. A good time will be had by all!

Darn! I'd love to come out but that weekend we're going somewhere for our anniversary (where is still up in the air!). Considering I am back and forth from Indiana, I will probably be riding in both areas if it is withing reasonable driving distance... lol.

SEPowell

Sep. 15, 2008, 10:21 PM

:eek: Has this thread taken off!!

I'm back to post where I am, etc.

I'm in Mt Morris, Western NY, (Rochester, Geneseo, Letchworth Park area) from June to January. I have a three horse trailer and truck. I mostly fox hunt up here so not much time, but some.

From January to June I'm in Mertztown, PA, same trailer, same truck and same horses :)

quicksilverponies

Sep. 15, 2008, 10:26 PM

I am in Chardon, OH - east of Cleveland. I have a 3 horse slant and nice truck. Mostly I have green ponies to ride, but I do have one 10 yr old Appendix QH that would love to go trailride somewhere.

Catersun

Sep. 15, 2008, 10:29 PM

I wanna Ride in the "woods" (hitchcock woods that is)

*pouts* I hate being "infoal"

HuntJumpSC... when you read this... as soon as we drop these kids... I say we buddy up. I've got spare horses. I Want Back in the Saddle... NOW!

talkofthetown

Sep. 15, 2008, 10:32 PM

:eek: Has this thread taken off!!

:eek: Yeah it has! Still waiting for more in my area, but I'm sure they'll come. :yes:

mustangtrailrider

Sep. 15, 2008, 10:35 PM

When you foal out, lemme know....I likey da Woods. I wanna ride da beach someday....Maybe next fall. The horse I wanna ride at da beach is grossly out of shape. It will take me many months to get him fit. I think he is the sanest horse I have LOL.

criss

Sep. 15, 2008, 10:54 PM

Penthilisea

Sep. 15, 2008, 11:01 PM

Please add me in 08848! Quiet gelding but no trailer, lots of friends too!

TBKate

Sep. 15, 2008, 11:08 PM

I'm going to edit to add that I have a trailer, no truck, so that's another option. 2H straight load GN, so if somebody has a tow vehicle, we're good! I also have a spare horse right now. (well, pony. 14.1 QH.) He'll trail ride, go cross country, hunter pace etc as well.

TBKate

Sep. 15, 2008, 11:10 PM

This is Grrrreattt!

I'm in Alachua Florida. I have a 2 horse trailer and would love to ride any way, anywhere. San Felasco Park, for instance.

Asanders, anytime you want to do a trail ride and want a buddy I'm game! I'm down a ways from you, 1.5 miles from the I-75 exit at Micanopy. Paynes Prairie is literally 5 minutes away, if that interests you.

I love this thread!!

gillenwaterfarm

Sep. 15, 2008, 11:20 PM

Daphne, AL-- close to Mobile and Pensacola, FL.

I have 1 OTTB gelding, would love a trail riding buddy as there are no trails near my barn. He is very well mannered and gets along with any horse.

I have a 2 horse trailer so I could easily come pick someone up.

ME!! I'll ride with you! I'm south of Mobile, near Bellingrath Gardens (36582). I ride a stallion, so your gelding would be great! Where could we meet?

halla

Sep. 15, 2008, 11:45 PM

Add me in!

For the map, I'm in Willistown, or Malvern, PA, whichever it understands. For other horse people, I'm easy hacking distance to Radnor Hunt. I have a TB who is very good in company and prefers a more active outing :) I believe there is public parking at the Okehocking Preserve if you wanted to trailer in. I have no extra horse and no trailer. Like BigHorseLittleHorse, I also do ride all winter, snow pads and all.

craz4crtrs

Sep. 15, 2008, 11:52 PM

Pasco, WA. Have 3 been there done that guys. 3h slant trlr and truck.

I wear a helmet, ride both western and dressage. :yes: Two of my horses walk plenty fast, one is a slow poke. :lol:

Giomanach

Sep. 16, 2008, 03:12 AM

Munjor, Ks currently

no trailer but have a truck that can pull most bumper pull trailers

have an extra horse if someone doesn't mind having to use a step ladder to get on him...he's a good boy and would be good for anyone who knows what their doing

mostly trail ride but willing to try other things.....like to go a moderate pace but sometimes like to just plodd or kick up the dirt and gallop.

only avaiable weekends and can travel a ways but not extremely far

goeslikestink

Sep. 16, 2008, 03:50 AM

not joining in as in uk and a bit far to run but

this type f thing does work- in some place morso than others but
there will be more horses/ponies and people than trialers and trucks available

so what you need to be is a tad organised so no one misses out on the fun stuff
as someone mentioned a geological map--

1-- find out local transporters in area-- and pitch a route so all get picked up
and ride-and all share cost use smae transporter to change the venue of the ride
so one week you ride at person A-- then the next person b etc etc

2-- ask your barn owners for hire of ther trucks - trialers if available they do hold and shuld operates licences of transportation they too need to make money and if moneys tight it another way they earn a little extra toward ones yard

always ask your barn owner if to meet at there yard--

4-always check if more than one vechilce going to a park, or open spaces that you ride across that arnt yours personally you have the owners permission

also if using transportation--that are properly licnesed those people have to wait for your return so make sure that those people have access to a cafe and loo

talkofthetown

Sep. 16, 2008, 08:27 AM

KarenC

Sep. 16, 2008, 09:16 AM

I have two horses at my home in Atwater, OH, and my Arab mare will be boarded (as of this Thursday) in Ravenna, OH. All are experienced trail horses (all three have done LD endurance rides). I have a two-horse straight load and truck so could possibly pick someone up or meet up at local trails. Weekends are best but I have a somewhat flexible schedule during the week as well.

pinkdaisy

Sep. 16, 2008, 09:40 AM

I have one horse in Pittsburgh, PA. (More specifically, Hickory.) No truck, no trailer. But I'd love to get to know some people in the area!

We'd probably be up for anything but hard core trail riding. Have done a few paces, mostly H/J kinda guy.

midkniggit

Sep. 16, 2008, 09:55 AM

LookinSouth

Sep. 16, 2008, 09:58 AM

I'm in Walpole, MA.

I have a truck and trailer. Two, actually--a 2-horse and a 3-horse slant that needs the floor checked out before I use it again since it's been sitting a while.

I have an old, quiet, solid-citizen horse and a young, flighty OTTB, neither of whom is at all fit right now. Someday I hope to have time to ride--someone give me some extra motivation!

your right in the Norfolk hunt territory. some friends and I are planning to head up there to ride in the near future. We are about 1hr 45min away:(. The steeplechase course is quite nice. Do you jump? But if your interested in heading down this way there is LOTS of open fields and very nice state forests to ride in. Great footing.

LookinSouth

Sep. 16, 2008, 10:03 AM

We have a good network of people to ride out with in my area. Tons of open fields and state forests. Lots of XC schooling opportunities too. We are always looking for more people to ride out with. The more the merrier! There are usually extra horses/ponies to ride too if you don't have a horse.

Holly Jeanne

Sep. 16, 2008, 10:48 AM

I'm a bit south of Danville, KY. I have a green 5 yo that's never been on the trails as I don't have anyone to trail ride with. Would like someone with experienced trail horse that doesn't mind a slow easy trail ride or a very experienced rider who can ride my other horse. Logan-Hubble park or Shakervillage are possibilities. Have to be careful though as they don't have shoes.

jazzrider

Sep. 16, 2008, 11:00 AM

Great idea!

Lovettsville, VA (we ride in NVA and MD, sometimes PA)
Two horse BP trailer (Extra W/L/T). Two gaited horses (geldings), pretty bomb proof, one more of a leader and the other more of a follower. We often use our leader to take out friend's greenies for the first time on trail. He's a saint.

We tend to like to ride 2-3 hours. The boys are big, fast walkers, so we ride best with horses with fast walks (gaited, Arabs, TBs, etc.), but am willing to ride with anyone if the scenary is good! We'd really like to try riding Gettysburg this fall...

CoopsZippo

Sep. 16, 2008, 11:19 AM

Both my horse and I are in Harrisburg PA. I board really close to the Horse Shoe trail.

I have the truck but no trailer. My horse is a former arena weanie but is really good out on the trail with other horses. We prefer to chat and meander but don't mind some cantering.

I want to someday finally get down to Gettysburg and ride.

Catalina

Sep. 16, 2008, 11:36 AM

I am in Hagerstown MD and I have a 2H bp and even an extra horse if needed. I would love to get out trail riding, but I am loathe to go by myself.

Spirit_Rider16

Sep. 16, 2008, 11:38 AM

your right in the Norfolk hunt territory. some friends and I are planning to head up there to ride in the near future. We are about 1hr 45min away:(. The steeplechase course is quite nice. Do you jump? But if your interested in heading down this way there is LOTS of open fields and very nice state forests to ride in. Great footing.

Hey, LookinSouth, if you do end up going to the Norfolk Hunt, give me a shout! My boy is stabled about a 10 minute walk from there, and we're always looking for people to ride out with :) Sadly we're not jumping anymore, but it's still nice to be able to go for a hack in the fields.

And for the map, I'm located in Medfield, MA. I don't have a truck or trailer, so I'm a bit useless in that department, but I'd be willing to pitch in for gas and I'm also within hacking distance of the Norfolk hunt grounds. I've got an aging TB (although he would disagree!) who is generally very good on the trails, although he has his spooky moments.

LookinSouth

Sep. 16, 2008, 11:57 AM

Hey, LookinSouth, if you do end up going to the Norfolk Hunt, give me a shout! My boy is stabled about a 10 minute walk from there, and we're always looking for people to ride out with :) Sadly we're not jumping anymore, but it's still nice to be able to go for a hack in the fields.

A plan is definitely in the works. We will be up before the end of Oct. I'm sure. Will let you know! Must be nice to be able to ride to the huntcourse! Have you ever hunted with them?

ddashaq

Sep. 16, 2008, 12:23 PM

I have a truck and trailer, though it'll be a few weeks before the truck is fixed. I'm happy to come pick people up provided your horse plays well with others in the trailer (undivided stock), or meet up. I mainly do trail riding, and some favorite riding spots are Masterson Station Park and Shaker Village.

You are near me! I think that my horse plays well with others, I have never had him in an undivided stock trailer before. He has always been fine in slants with others. I only moved here (Lexington) in May and have not been able to get off the farm and explore some of the good trail riding areas. If you are ever up for a ride, let me know!

andy825

Sep. 16, 2008, 12:52 PM

Great advice gls, thanks. And you should join! Maybe you'll find another UK COTHer. It'd look pretty cool to see COTH pins all over the world:yes:

Hey andy, is there a way that we can edit our own information on the map, or do you have some sort of admin password?

I just checked a box that said, "allow anyone to edit this map"
Try it and let me know if it works!!

ETA- i added everone up to this post.

talkofthetown

Sep. 16, 2008, 09:35 PM

I just checked a box that said, "allow anyone to edit this map"
Try it and let me know if it works!!

ETA- i added everone up to this post.

Thanks, that's great. Anyone else?

spacehorse

Sep. 16, 2008, 10:37 PM

Wow, that map is COOL!!

I would love to meet up with anyone who wants to get out and about. Would love to learn Codorus trails locally. Never been to Fair Hill but would love to go there too. Don't like to go Mach 1, will pop over little stuff. Don't like bushhogging!

2 horse, will most likely be loaded for sis and I.

FoxChaser

Sep. 16, 2008, 11:19 PM

Andy825, I think I'd take away the "anyone can edit" option. It allows you to change the name of the map and really screw stuff up, but not to add yourself as a pin as far as I can tell.

I'm on the southwest side of Georgetown, KY (just north of Lexington) and would be up for meeting folks at Masterson. I event and have a green bean who needs to get out as much as possible. Thanks for putting this together :)

Spirit_Rider16

Sep. 16, 2008, 11:45 PM

A plan is definitely in the works. We will be up before the end of Oct. I'm sure. Will let you know! Must be nice to be able to ride to the huntcourse! Have you ever hunted with them?

It really is so nice to be able to just ride over! It can be surprisingly hard to get people to ride over with me though, so I end up going alone a lot. I haven't ever hunted with them, but one of the women who boards her horses with me goes hunting all the time.

tbgurl

Sep. 17, 2008, 02:18 AM

Great idea!

I'm in Wildomar, CA. I don't have a trailer and only one horse. I'm just looking for a trail buddy. There are lots of beautiful trails only a few minutes' drive from my barn up in La Cresta and the Santa Rosa Ecological Preserve.

My horse is a spoiled brat and herd bound, so if we go with anyone it'll have to be a steady eddy type. Want to do fairly regular conditioning rides for dressage and low-level eventing, so like once every week or two, but at this point I'll take just about anything because I'm so bored with our arena! I'm happy to pitch in gas money, of course!

ETA: I was going to add myself to the map, but can't figure out how to do it. so...? :)

spookhorse

Sep. 17, 2008, 12:14 PM

Lexington, KY :D

I have a 2 horse stock trailer and am getting a haulin' truck this week if all goes as planned! Love to go to Masterson or other places, next year maybe even out to trail ride at Cave Run if anyone's feeling adventurous :lol: I've also never been to Shaker Village.

My mare is small and likes to move out in new places, but she's no TB :winkgrin: Might get Sugar the Paso Fino out next year, too! She likes to keep things at a brisk pace :lol:

tabula rashah

Sep. 17, 2008, 02:16 PM

Rising Sun, MD 21911

Have 3 horse GN and truck- Love to trail ride, may have extra horse depending on rider

ChocoMare

Sep. 17, 2008, 02:52 PM

I'm in LaGrange, Ga.

3 H. Slant load, extra wide/high, dressing room, mid tack.
have TWH mare
need someone with trail savvy horse to teach her the ropes

Due to extra job - can only go on Sundays.

My horse loads great, but has only been on a couple of trail rides so need slower partner until she learns the game.

Cindy...I'd love to have you bring your girl up here some Sunday afternoon. The SCT is perfect for exposure to things and Penny is a great companion to the trail newbie. Just holler at me.

andy825

Sep. 17, 2008, 03:08 PM

Hmmm. Well, I guess it didn't work out to have people add themselves. That's OK, I don't mind doing it. I enjoy the COTH community so much, its nice to be able to contribute something!

Keep em coming, it looks like some of you have lots of neighbors to organize riding dates with. I do feel bad for the lady in Kansas though. There's no one within three states of her!

talkofthetown

Sep. 17, 2008, 03:17 PM

I do feel bad for the lady in Kansas though. There's no one within three states of her!

She can come to Tallahassee! :yes:

GrandIllusionSportHorses

Sep. 17, 2008, 03:22 PM

Weybridge VT 05753 3 horse trailer with a green horse just getting going under saddle.

HandsomeBayFarm

Sep. 17, 2008, 03:23 PM

Extra horse and extra trailer space. Mom and I are always looking for new places to go and new folks to meet!

War Admiral

Sep. 17, 2008, 03:23 PM

Location: Summerville, GA (convenient to: Pinhoti Trail, Chickamauga Battlefield, etc.). Would loff to meet up w/ some folks for light trail riding. Have 2 heese available - HRH Avery is a total trailmaster BUT is walk-only at age 23; Cassidy is young, hot, green, prone to meltdowns, needs a babysitter, & we haven't done enough work outdoors to know if he has a spook yet. Supposedly has a bolting problem which (touch wood) hasn't shown up yet.

Sometimes have access to a trailer, and sometimes to more heese, depending on circs.

andy825

Sep. 17, 2008, 05:35 PM

Added ya'll! :D

walkers

Sep. 18, 2008, 10:53 PM

Extra horses, 2 horse BP close to trails. Apex NC. looking for riding buddies especially weekdays.Broke, experienced ,gaited horses.although very out of shape from having the summer off.

baylady7

Sep. 19, 2008, 12:40 PM

Count me in,

Horse stabled in Poolesville, MD (Montgomery County), we ride out 1-2x a week, for 1-2 hours normally. Some shallow water crossings, mix of fields and woods. Horse (Appy, see pic in profile) is a better follower than leader. W,T,C with lovely trail access (parks, owners permission, etc). No trailer.

Would gladly host anyone for a ride on a weekend or a pre-planned weekday. Visitors must sign barn release form.

Tamara in TN

Sep. 19, 2008, 01:44 PM

37770

1500 private acres...wooded trails/river/fields stalls and the occasional spare horse

talkofthetown

Sep. 19, 2008, 01:48 PM

Wow, Tamara, I'll just haul up to your place a go for a ride! :winkgrin: Sounds awesome!

Alright guys, there's gotta be somebody near me...right? :lol:

Tamara in TN

Sep. 19, 2008, 01:53 PM

Wow, Tamara, I'll just haul up to your place a go for a ride! :winkgrin: Sounds awesome!

:lol:

the invite has stood open ended for years :) another poster comes regularly thru the year on Sundays(but it somehow always includes coffee and cake or some large roasted piece of pig...hummmmmm?? )

we'd love to have you...

best

OneDaySoon

Sep. 19, 2008, 01:57 PM

What an awesome idea and solution!

Olney, MD 20832

Extra horse, 2 horse BP, frequently drive to surrounding trails throughout MD and PA (ie. Gettysburg). Some minor trails also available from our property. Riding ring and a few XC jumps also on site. Close to DC.

Corbyville283

Sep. 19, 2008, 02:38 PM

May be a bit far to make it down to the States but a friend and I are always looking for buddies to trail ride with in Ontario. We have access to 2 horse stock trailer and are in Belleville Ontario. Would be willing to travel an hour or 2 to ride with someone. I'm into slow and steady (my horse is a percheron/fjord cross), friend does competitive trail with an energizer bunny Arab so between us we're pretty much up for anything.

keana

Sep. 19, 2008, 02:42 PM

Grants pass Oregon.

Have much older truck and two horse trailer.

One green bean I'm trying to get used to other horses and trails.

Easy going, right now easy trail rides and riding at the fairgrounds arena.

Later will be training for endurance and dressage.:D

talkofthetown

Sep. 19, 2008, 03:16 PM

TheOtherHorse

Sep. 19, 2008, 04:41 PM

Great idea! I just moved to Lexington, KY and would love to meet some people to ride with around here.

I have a truck and 3H slant. I'm up for trail riding or XC schooling. :)

I'm going to send a PM to the other Lexington area people who have posted... maybe we can get together for a ride sometime...

AJHorsey

Sep. 19, 2008, 06:33 PM

Hey- add me to the list! I'm in Fairborn (Dayton Area) Ohio 45324, and would love a riding buddy to meet with! I would especially love to find someone interested in distance riding, esp. endurance, but would love to just meet other COTHers too!
Also a XC schooler, too...

Kementari

Sep. 19, 2008, 06:57 PM

Freedom NH 03836

Just me and my 5 y/o - she's great on trails (and roads), or we'd love to do hunter paces or xc schooling later in the fall (and beyond). I have a trailer (tiny 2-horse), but we're not hauling out until I've got her more reliable on the subject of actually getting IN the trailer when asked...hopefully that will be in the next couple of months - we're working on it in my, um, free time. ;)

veebug22

Sep. 19, 2008, 07:00 PM

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. I'm within a few miles of the track. I have some trails and a couple fields, but I'm sure there are better trails within 15-20 mins. -- I just haven't had the chance to explore much, or anyone to explore with! Have the truck to tow a 2-3 horse BP trailer, just not a trailer yet, although I can sometimes borrow one from a friend. Happy to do whatever -- a walk/trot type ride, or a trot/canter/gallop/jumping kind. Whatever! I'm easygoing. Just happy to be out and about.

veebug22

Sep. 19, 2008, 07:07 PM

I'll join since all my riding buddies went to college:cry:;)
I live 20 mins south of Albany, NY with a trailer and 3 horses- one somewhat spooky queen bee mare, a very good hunt horse, and the best retired horse ever. So, I have good riding companions for any other horse. I am happy to do walking trail rides or ones with the occasional gallop across a field:D
Happy Hacking!

Little Valkyrie, we're kinda close. Do you ever do hunter paces or anything of the like? I'm always looking for someone to join me and make a team! I'm on the map... in Saratoga, but I'm willing to travel up to an hour to join someone for a good hunter pace, x-country schooling, amazing trail ride, something of the like. Let me know if you're interested!

coloredhorse

Sep. 19, 2008, 07:58 PM

have trailer AND extra horse!! i'm game for any riding, cross country, trails, hunter pace, schooling shows, etc

Painted, I'm in the Elgin-Lugoff area. I had been going to the schooling shows at Marston Plantation in Sumter until my little competition mare decided to develop a mysterious almost-lameness that I'm still trying to figure out and rectify. We're close enough for a horsey hook-up, though it might take some jiggering for me to take my older gal out (little bay mare does NOT do well left home alone!).

What sort of trainer are you looking for? Depending on your discipline, perhaps I can help.

To the point of the OP: I have 2-horse that can be slant or straight load, but need to stay local as old truck has started to become cantankerous on longer trips. (Of course, it behaves for the mechanic ... old truck may go to that great garage in the sky if it doesn't get its act together!)

horsefree

Sep. 19, 2008, 10:54 PM

This is a super idea! I'd love to meet riding buddies.

My horse is in Swanton, OH.

He's young and green but very brave and easy--could probably pass as a steady buddy for a spookier horse. We are comfy WTC and small jumps (he's only 4), but also happy to just walk around attractive locations. I am responsible, wear a helmet, etc.

Sadly, I do not have a truck and trailer. However, I am happy to pay for gas and bring coffee and snacks!

Oh--horse is smallish so squeezes easily into *your* trailer of whatever kind. HA!

andy825

Sep. 19, 2008, 11:02 PM

Everyone is added up to horsefree, who has a horse now, it seems...

talkofthetown

Sep. 20, 2008, 06:23 AM

Everyone is added up to horsefree, who has a horse now, it seems...

snort. :lol:

Thanks again for keeping us updated, andy! The map is fantabulous! :yes:

horsefree

Sep. 20, 2008, 10:58 AM

Everyone is added up to horsefree, who has a horse now, it seems...

It's true... maybe I should get a new username. Thanks for updating the map--I appreciate it!

eventchic33

Sep. 20, 2008, 12:11 PM

In The Gate

Sep. 20, 2008, 12:30 PM

Between Sacramento and the bay area.

I don't currently have a horse to take or a truck/trailer. I MIGHT be able to come up with a horse, but it's not super likely.

dawglover

Sep. 20, 2008, 01:59 PM

I have an extra horse (or 2!), trails here from the farm,(except during gun season) and I ride at Petersburg Nat'l Battlefield, Chippokes State Park, other local rides.

I have a truck and trailer, too. :cool:

Would LOVE to have a riding buddy.

Griffyn

Sep. 20, 2008, 07:38 PM

Griffyn
Madison, WI. No truck nor trailer (well truck for light bumperpull OK) Rocky Mtn mare looking for trailriding buddies. Shes an easy loader, and Im happy to chip in for gas etc as well.

achcosuva

Sep. 20, 2008, 08:12 PM

I'm newly in Jefferson City, MO and looking for trail riding buddies. No truck/trailer for now, but I'd be willing to split gas costs with anyone in the area wanting to get out and trail ride!

Or eventually, when we get back into jumping (we've been out of work with moving, lameness, etc) I'd love to do some x-c schooling -- maybe next spring/summer.

bennet

Sep. 20, 2008, 08:59 PM

bintniteza@windstream.net

Sep. 20, 2008, 09:48 PM

I live in Lancaster, Kentucky, about 15 minutes from Logan Hubble Park and about an hour from Shakertown. I often ride alone because I don't know many local riders. I would love to have someone to ride with. I ride mammoth donkeys, which can be a problem for some horses, but most are okay with my guys.

Holly-Jeanne, I sent you a private message.

JenLS

Sep. 20, 2008, 09:59 PM

West Alexandria Ohio 45381

Trail riding

andy825

Sep. 20, 2008, 10:54 PM

It's true... maybe I should get a new username. Thanks for updating the map--I appreciate it!

Its truly my pleasure. I love fiddling with maps and this is a fun little project to work on when business is slow.

All added! Check to make sure you are in the right spot!

KlawPaws

Sep. 26, 2008, 02:34 PM

Just bumping this thread so it has more visibility....especially because I thought it was a GREAT idea when I saw it!

If anyone is near the Fair Hill, Maryland area and want to take a trail ride on Saturday (tomorrow) please PM me! I am planning on going up there for a ride if the weather cooperates. I know I (we?) would need to stay on the Blue Diamond Trail since the trails are wet (the park allows that). I really want to get my horse exercised this weekend. Anyone want to join me?

KlawPaws

4cornersfarm

Sep. 26, 2008, 02:39 PM

I'm in Brentwood, NH and have a four horse trailer. I'd love to have riding buddies, especially if you can motivate me to actually get out and ride!

We like the beach too!

Char

Sep. 26, 2008, 04:28 PM

Wooster, Ohio 44691
Char
We have 2 horses and 2 riders and only a 2 horse trailer, but we live close to Mohican and Malabar Farms if anybody is ever interested in getting together to go!

angtomczak

Sep. 26, 2008, 04:38 PM

angtomczak
Morriston, FL 32668
Like to trail ride. My barn is on 3,000 acres of trails, so I could host a ride. I also have a trailer and will go!

andy825

Sep. 26, 2008, 05:40 PM

Added you guys, thanks for the bump!

Fancy That

Sep. 26, 2008, 06:45 PM

I checked out google maps, and I think it will work. Here's a link to the map I started:
COTH riding buddies finder (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=35.541166,-117.399902&spn=4.477909,9.711914&z=7&msid=108056802720091927379.000456f5233021ceb7b28)

If it looks OK, just post the following information and I'll add you:
your location
COTH username
other info- type of riding you are interested in, whether or not you have a trailer, if you have an extra horse etc.

Andy!! Thank you for creating this!!! What a fantastic idea!

I'm in San Jose, CA and have a large stock/slant trailer and truck. It will fit the biggest horse you can imagine (including our 18 hand draft) We have trails right on the property we board at (4000 acres of county park) Plus I love to trailer out and meet new folks.

Also intersted in XC schooling buddies. I ride a made Morgan. Also have a spare couple of horses, depending on rider.

San Jose - zipcode 95123

talkofthetown

Sep. 28, 2008, 09:49 PM

bumpity bump:D

tarheelmd07

Sep. 28, 2008, 10:24 PM

I'll join :D

Upperco, Maryland (North of Baltimore) -- I have an older but reliable truck, 2 horse straight-load extra tall trailer, and could bring one of 2 older quirky TBs. Probably could give someone a ride if I brought the smaller horse, but the big guy takes up the whole trailer by himself:eek:

I'd love to ride at gettysburg at some point...and I'm always up for going new places (and since I've only been here a year, there are lots of new places for me!)

Dini1

Sep. 29, 2008, 07:35 AM

I have a truck and 2 horse trailer. I have one pony who is very good on trail and one goofy TB who needs a very quiet non spooky trail buddy. I would love to go on trail with someone who likes to take it easy. Weekends are best now that show season is almost over.

equest

Sep. 29, 2008, 09:32 AM

Fort Lauderdale FL. The horse I lease is boarded near Tradewinds Park which, for South Florida, features nice trails and actual hills ;) If anyone ever wants to ride, and they can bring in their own horse, just let me know! I am always having to trail ride by myself because the other riders and boarders nearby have different schedules...

lawndart

Sep. 29, 2008, 10:18 AM

in Union, Lycoming, & Clinton Counties. I held off posting on this thread because I was unsure my mare was comfortable riding in larger groups. She had only been out with one of her barn buddies, until this weekend. We went to a trail ride with approx. 30 horses, and she was great! A little looky, but took most of it in stride. Now that I know she is OK with strange horses, I will list that I am between exits 192, and 199 of Interstate 80, near the Bald Eagle and Tiadaghton State Forests. Sproul SF is nearby as well. Over 70,000 acres of land, including 120 miles of marked multi-purpose trails (hiking, mt.biking & Equestrian)Lots of great Mt. riding, some flatter areas as well :D

lawndart

Sep. 29, 2008, 10:22 AM

Hey I will join Capon Bridge, WV miles of trails around me No trailer, but i have ponies for the smaller riders. I also have lots of coffee!!!!!!! also a semi private beach to swim and relax on after a good trail ride on a hot day

ARGH! I was just in WV a couple of weeks ago with DH, and told him the way to see this State is from the back of a Horse! I will be back, one of these days, we will have to get together. I have horse, and trailer.

sisu27

Sep. 29, 2008, 03:20 PM

Oooo, this sounds like fun =D

My horse is in Hornby, Ontario (on the 401 in between Milton and Mississauga), he's a near bomb proof OTTB. We don't have a trailer but I'm willing to split gas, no fuss loader, hops right on anything. Both of us are bored of staying at home and there's not a single place to go nearby. We're up for anything!

I am in King City but I am moving in November to a barn on the Vivian Forrest between Newmarket and Aurora. The trails are amazing! I don't have a trailer though but maybe someone else in your area will join in?? We should have an Ontario COTH hack before it snows!

We also have some great farms with inexpensive XC schooling up the road.

lizathenag

Sep. 29, 2008, 03:29 PM

I live in San Francisco and board in Pacifica and have a two horse slant and a truck to pull it.

I am always happy to make more riding friends. I will happily hang out and watch you school xc as my jumping days are over I think.

andy825

Sep. 29, 2008, 03:30 PM

Added you all, thanks for playing! Does anyone else want to get in on this?

whitney159

Sep. 29, 2008, 03:53 PM

Oxford, NC
Have truck and 2 horse trailer, nutty TBs, would love to find someone to go places with!

MacaroniNoodle

Sep. 29, 2008, 04:48 PM

I live in Long Beach, WA (on the beach!). My barn is riding distance to the ocean, and my horse is a good road horse. Miles and miles of beach to walk, trot, canter or gallop on (plus all the fun driftwood and logs to jump). My barn rents stalls for the night and I have 2 guest rooms anybody is welcome to. Or you can camp with your horse on the saddle club grounds right next to the boarding barn.

I'm also always looking for x-country schooling buddies. I'm willing to travel about 3 hours (Yelm, Rainier...Portland/Salem area). My horse is green, but pretty steady (prone to the occasional TB moment). I have room for 1 in my 2 horse stock trailer if you need to hitch a ride!

citydog

Oct. 22, 2008, 02:14 PM

I'm near Brattleboro, VT. No trailer, no extra horse, but have a sensible gelding that's a good babysitter and a model passenger. I've been told I'm good at helping folks with fear issues feel more confident on the trail. :) Leisurely tail rides or speedier ones depending on how fit my boy is (this year we're taking it pretty easy).

NC Trail Girl

Oct. 22, 2008, 02:20 PM

Oh add me please :)

I live just south of Asheville, NC.
I've got 4 horses, 2 well broke SSH and 1 green broke SSH and 1 ancient Walker Pony who is great with kids.
We trail ride pretty much all over the Western part of NC.
I'd love to meet some new riding buddies :)

andy825

Oct. 22, 2008, 03:00 PM

You guys are all added, here's a link to the map, for last page readers:
COTH Riding Buddies Finder (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=s&ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=108056802720091927379.000456f5233021ceb7b28&ll=35.682956,-82.554016&spn=0.496378,1.230469&z=10)

3Spots

Oct. 23, 2008, 09:36 AM

I want to play too, Andy.

3Spots
Moorpark CA
93020

I have a pretty steady appyxtb mare, 9 years, a 2h gooseneck, and am a safe rider.

jan

jeano

Oct. 23, 2008, 10:14 AM

Two horses, no trailer, access to manymany miles of dirt roads and powerlines and hunting preserves in East Central GA, just about 100 miles from both Atlanta and Augusta. In contention for Queen of the White Trash Trail Riders. Worst collection of mismatched tack you ever saw. Have carry permit in case something or someone needs shot, but stopped packing heat after falling off horse and landing on revolver the first time I took the gun on a ride.

Horses, thank the good Lord, are dog broke, road safe, and not too afeard of RRtrains.

We're located halfway between Milledgeville and Sparta, GA, otherwise known as waaaay out in the woods.

Wigwag

Oct. 23, 2008, 11:18 AM

Have carry permit in case something or someone needs shot, but stopped packing heat after falling off horse and landing on revolver the first time I took the gun on a ride.

ouch!

suz

Oct. 23, 2008, 11:24 AM

westford vermont anyone? i have a three horse trailer and i'm not afraid to use it! also---this sunday is the first unmounted meeting of a new drill team forming in alburg--who wants to trailer pool on sundays up there?

Ainsley688

Oct. 23, 2008, 02:14 PM

AliBus

Oct. 23, 2008, 02:20 PM

Close-ish to Western PA -- no one seems to live near me :(

wingedmare

Oct. 23, 2008, 02:22 PM

Alibus, I USED to live in Western Pa, does you no good now I know, but I know your area and it is AWSOME riding!!

Kementari

Oct. 23, 2008, 02:24 PM

I'm having some serious horsey withdrawals, lol. I'm up at UNH, and if anybody knows a barn nearby that I might be able to take lesson at, that would be wonderful! I'm really missing the fall trail rides with the Tigerbeast, since she's at home without me.:(

What discipline? I can point you to good eventing barns, a few leads on the H/J front, and even a bit of western...

imapepper

Oct. 23, 2008, 03:58 PM

I'm in Dallas, GA (Paulding County)

While I have no trailer yet, I do have a F-250 turbo diesel that can tow if you've got the trailer!

OR just come to the farm where I board since it parallels the famous Silver Comet Trail. Would love to have a trail riding buddy. There is plenty of flat and hills for conditioning.

Darn it ChocoMare :) Why aren't you in Dallas, TX? ;) I have a 3 horse trailer at my disposal and an extra horse for a friend.....but the only vehicle I have access to is my Mazda :(

I am always interested in tagging along with someone. Schooling shows, trail rides, gallop sets, hunting....whatever some willing to pick me up wants to do :D

pooh

Oct. 23, 2008, 09:17 PM

Add me in too, I'm alwys looking for some more outing time.
I do know the Codorus trails as my horses are kept 1 mile from them and I've also been a wrangler for the Gettysburg Battlefield rides.

And I'd just love to get together with others COTH'ers in the area - we haven't gone out for dinner in a long time!

andy825

Oct. 23, 2008, 09:39 PM

Added all y'all. Happy riding!

Zevida

Oct. 26, 2008, 06:19 PM

I'm on the east side of Dallas. I have a horse who loves to trail ride, but I don't have a trailer. Anyone looking for a trail riding partner, please get in touch!

irishcas

Oct. 26, 2008, 06:39 PM

Hey I'm in Chester, NY 10918

Have truck, 2 horse trailer, and a spare horse. My friend and I ride a couple of times a week at

Stewart Buffer Lands
Mohonk
Minnewaska
Goosepond

We walk, trot, canter - but don't mind just walking/trotting for folks.

My 2 boxers come with us so if you or your horse is afraid of dogs......

We ride during the week and on weekends.

Thanks for the hard work Andy

Regards,

dizzywriter

Oct. 26, 2008, 07:16 PM

What a great idea! Thanks for doing this Andy.

I'm in West Chester PA. I'm not doing any trail riding now but will be in the spring. One horse, no trailer or truck. But my barn is on a beautiful farm in the Brandywine Valley. Lots of trails (though I don't know them yet)

Ainsley688

Oct. 26, 2008, 07:32 PM

Kementari

Oct. 26, 2008, 08:12 PM

Oooo! Thanks Kementari! I've ridden hunters/eq my whole life, but I got rather sick of it and haven't reeeally ridden this past year. I've been interested in getting into eventing, since I LOVE riding out of the ring, and have been spending way too much time here pretending I'm able to ride, lol.

:lol:

Well, my two favorite eventing instructors (mostly Training level and below, and with school horses ;)) are Dawn at Green Acres (http://www.greenacresstables.com/) and Mary Ann at Hilltop (http://www.hilltopequestriancenter.com/). (Neither website is, um, great, but I promise they are both far better instructors than web designers... ;)) Green Acres is probably 10 or 15 minutes from UNH, and Hilltop about 25 minutes.

Dawn was my instructor when I lived down there, and taught me a TON. She's more of a low-key, go-out-and-do-it instructor. Mary Ann brought her students to a show series I used to manage and we got to know each other (plus, of course, seeing each other at the local events!). She takes things more slowly and precisely; her style might be an easier transition for someone coming from h/j. Both of them turn out students who are safe, well-prepared, and competitive (if they chose to compete!), though, so you won't go wrong either way. :yes:

Tell them that Jennie who owns Jude sent you. ;)

Rebelpaintrider

Oct. 26, 2008, 08:56 PM

I'm in Elverson/Morgantown. pa, Near West Chester, Downingtown areas....

Got a 2Horse trailer and a baby (4yo in spring) who'd I'd love to get out on trails to get him exposed to new things!

Acertainsmile

Oct. 26, 2008, 09:21 PM

I'm in Southern Maryland...20661... We have tons of trails (approx 2000 acres) across from our farm... lots of beautiful views... rivers, woods and open fields...plus x country jumps!

I just went on a 14 mile trail ride today...it was awesome... my horse is very flexible... fast or slow. :)

Anyone in the area?

Ainsley688

Oct. 26, 2008, 10:37 PM

Yay! I'm so psyched that there are some barns nearby...now I just have to figure out if a bus goes nearby since I don't have my car...gah! This is so frustrating sometimes!

Kementari

Oct. 26, 2008, 11:28 PM

Yay! I'm so psyched that there are some barns nearby...now I just have to figure out if a bus goes nearby since I don't have my car...gah! This is so frustrating sometimes!

Well, you could take the bus out 108 most of the way to Green Acres (getting off/on at Freshet Rd/Kids 'n' More) and then bike (or walk...but bikes are faster ;)) the last mile. Or get a friend with a car to drop you off at Hilltop while they are shopping at WalMart/Target! :winkgrin:

(If I still lived in the area, I'd offer you a ride - but, alas, I live an hour and a half north now!)

Shermy

Oct. 27, 2008, 12:07 AM

Fun thread!

My horse is in Shirley, Illinois (Central Illinois).

I have one horse, and a two horse trailer. I LOVE to trail ride and do a lot of hauling to different local trails.

I am always looking for riding buddies :)

jkponies

Oct. 27, 2008, 01:53 AM

This is a wonderful idea--thank you so much!! I just moved to Bardstown, KY from California, so I am looking for any sort of riding partner--trails or arena! I have a SLOW older gelding, a peppy young gelding, a green mare, and a 12-hand pony gelding, so I could share one of them with the right person! :) I have a 2-horse straight-load trailer, so we could "trailer-pool" as well.

cu.at.x

Oct. 28, 2008, 03:50 AM

Great idea. My friend and I want to start riding trails together, and would love to meet up with some other people. NW Washington. PM me if interested!

talkofthetown

Oct. 31, 2008, 09:37 AM

Bump for the newest additions!

pricestory

Oct. 31, 2008, 03:44 PM

I'm in Western NC, about equal distance between Asheville, Hendersonville and Brevard. I have a pony and trailer but I don't ride, I drive. I'm not far from Dupont State Forest and go there and Biltmore. I can carry one additional person on the carriage with me.

Mtn trails

Oct. 31, 2008, 05:25 PM

Love it!
Always looking for new people to ride with.

I've got a truck and trailer(s) (2 horse and 4 horse) and don't mind driving.

I'm central/north snohomish county, WA and there's tons of trails just a short trailer drive from my house.

Let me know if you're interested.

Tazzie

Oct. 31, 2008, 05:47 PM

I board in Adamstown, Maryland (Frederick County).

I have a 15.3 QH Mare who is bombproof 99% of the time. Tazz will go anywhere and will load onto any trailer. Not mareish at all.

I can go on trailrides at a walk or a brisk pace with jumps. We would be eventing but I can't afford it. :D

dizzywriter

Oct. 31, 2008, 05:55 PM

I just looked on the map that Andy did on google and see that it hasn't been updated to include my info. Is that something I can do myself or only the map's creator?

Melissa.Hare.Jones

Oct. 31, 2008, 05:58 PM

I'm about 50 miles east of Pittsburgh in the beautiful Laurel Highlands, just 12 miles from the Donegal Turnpike Exit 91. Lots of state forest and park trails/service roads. Have truck and two-horse trailer. Happy to mosey along or run and jump!

andy825

Oct. 31, 2008, 07:21 PM

Wow, sonme areas are really getting filled in! I updated everyone. If you post your info and don't see it updated within a few days, please feel free to shoot me a PM. Sometimes I don't see the thread if it falls off the first page between logins.
A sticky would be super!

citydog

Oct. 31, 2008, 08:22 PM

Andy, maybe you should edit your first post to include a link to the map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=35.541166,-117.399902&spn=4.477909,9.711914&z=7&msid=108056802720091927379.000456f5233021ceb7b28)?

talkofthetown

Nov. 1, 2008, 12:14 AM

Or I can put it in my OP if you want...

andy825

Nov. 1, 2008, 12:33 AM

Can you put it in the OP, please? That way it will be right at the top.
Thanks!

talkofthetown

Nov. 1, 2008, 08:27 AM

Done!

birdsong

Nov. 1, 2008, 09:54 AM

What a great idea!! No one in my area yet so I'll start...

Fort Myers, Fl.
truck/two horse trailer
two horses
Will be happy to meet halfway someplace.

katarine

Nov. 1, 2008, 10:33 AM

Just south of Birmingham, Alabama
My husband and I ride gaited horses and have a super nice QH I'm hoping to free lease so someone can keep him fit and supple
Love to trail ride :)
PS we drink a beer or two along the way, teetotalers might not want to apply. Not gettin' loopy, just one or two ;)

Mendin Fences

Nov. 1, 2008, 02:28 PM

Clarence, NY

I would love to go trail riding if anyone near me is willing to offer a ride. My mare loads easily and gets along with most horses.

andy825

Nov. 1, 2008, 07:14 PM

added!

2Jakes

Nov. 2, 2008, 06:57 AM

I'm 2Jakes and I live in Davie, which is a little bit southwest of Ft Lauderdale. I have a foxtrotter (Jake) and I board within a 10 minute walk of TreeTops Park. TreeTops is right on the Davie Trail System, and it is a great place to ride.

If anyone ever gets down this way give me a heads-up!

I can also trailer out and ride in Central FL 3-4 times a year.

Happy Trails everyone,
Lisa

cedarboy

Nov. 2, 2008, 05:01 PM

I'm in Tampa, FL and looking for a riding buddy.

didgery

Nov. 2, 2008, 05:45 PM

I board at Cain Lake Stables, N. Sedro Wooley, WA (winters) or at home, Acme, WA (summers) and have a cowboy campsite at the Les Hildes trailhead in Lyman, WA but no trailer and no way to get there! I'd love to ride at Cain Lake with somebody or hitch a ride to other trails if you have extra room in the trailer. My gelding is great with other horses but nervous on the trail alone and needs more miles with experienced company.

Holly Jeanne

Nov. 3, 2008, 08:25 AM

jazzrider

Nov. 3, 2008, 12:46 PM

I think pics of rides that result from this thread should be mandatory! :D Mainly cause I'd love to see that donkey!

A Gettysburgh ride may be in the works for some of us some time before Christmas...I'll post a pic if it happens...

meaty ogre

Nov. 3, 2008, 01:12 PM

Hey Andy, can I be added?

I'm in Greenwood, DE (zip 19950)

Have extra horse(s)
Have 3H trailer, and access to trails at my own place and within reasonable distance.
I do low level whatever but could really use a buddy to keep me motivated and/or keep my horses in work

talkofthetown

Nov. 3, 2008, 03:51 PM

:)bintniteza and I got together and rode yesterday as a direct result of this thread! :D Thanks COTH. We connected through this thread and then met for lunch. I wanted to wait until after my 5 yo had gone through the Lexington Mounted Police Sensory clinic before hitting the trails with her. So, on a beautiful fall Sunday in Kentucky, we met up at Logan-Hubble Park and did a 2 hour ride. bintniteza was great and very patient as my mare had never been on a trail ride. Her mammoth donkey was absolutely to die for adorable and was a great lead equine for a greenie trail horse. It's a good thing she didn't turn her back for 5 minutes or her cutie pie may have ended up on my trailer. :lol: Thanks to OP. Just thought I should let ya'll know that it really does work!

That's awesome! I think you're the first ride that actually went through, thanks for posting! I bet if we get enough COThers to join, we'll get a lot more people meeting up.

Aren't there a lot of posters who don't visit Off Course? Is there a way we can let them know this thread is here? I'm not sure if the Mods would allow us posting a thread about another thread...

citydog

Nov. 3, 2008, 04:01 PM

Or I can put it in my OP if you want...

Whoops. Sorry. That's what I meant. :) Thanks for starting this thread (and Andy for the map). It's a great idea. :yes:

andy825

Nov. 3, 2008, 06:00 PM

Added everyone up to here.
I'm so happy to hear that some folks actually managed to get together for a ride. Hooray!

Holly Jeanne

Nov. 4, 2008, 08:14 AM

Thanks for your work on this Andy825!! You really helped me out as I was wondering how I was going to find someone who would be patient with my first time out trail horse. Thanks! :D

Ray

Nov. 4, 2008, 03:25 PM

I am in Central MA; barn is Sterling MA. please add me to the map:

Sterling, MA
Ray
We do trail-riding & fox-hunting. I dont have a trailer, just thought others in the area might want to go ride our hunt territories with us.

andy825

Nov. 4, 2008, 07:57 PM

I added you, Ray. I wish I lived near you, all that hunt territory sounds great!

Creaghgal

Nov. 12, 2008, 09:17 AM

I think this was a terrific idea. Did a lot of you meet up and ride together?

fernie fox

Nov. 12, 2008, 09:35 AM

Fernie.

High Springs FL.

Very close to O'Leno state park, San Felasco [20mins].

3 Great hunts.[Misty Morning,Live Oak and Lonesome Palm Hounds.]Within 2 hours.

I have a Camper hook up.[Turnout for horses,maybe 1 stall].

I hunt and trail ride a lot.

One horse spare to trail ride or hunt.

I am always looking for riding companions to ride San Felasco ,prefer weekdays.

spookhorse

Nov. 12, 2008, 09:58 AM

Central KY People!

There is a weekend trail ride scheduled at Mammoth Cave the weekend of Thanksgiving, anyone interested?

I'd like to go and have a truck and trailer, but it's 3 hours from me and I'm not that experienced in driving long distances.

Anyone? PM me if you want to talk! :D

ChocoMare

Nov. 12, 2008, 10:06 AM

GEORGIA / ALABAMA FOLKS...

Trying to put together the First Annual Turkey Trot Trail Ride on the Silver Comet Trail for the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Come work off that Turkey and Dressing!!!! :D

Location: 1355 Winndale Road - Dallas GA (if you do STREET VIEW, you can see the front pasture... fence is gone at the moment, though, as the farm manager is replacing it :) )

http://local.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1355+Winndale+Road+-+Dallas+GA&sll=37.09024,-95.712891&sspn=34.259599,78.75&ie=UTF8&ll=33.895373,-84.806047&spn=0.002191,0.004807&t=h&z=18&layer=c&cbll=33.894625,-84.807848&panoid=_XNFVFlUErLTKzVeAsiofw

k9yorkie

Nov. 12, 2008, 10:16 AM

I think this is a great thread! I love the map too because it shows where groups of people are located. Lots on the East Coast I must say! Here's my info...

k9yorkie
Location: Chester Co, PA - Pottstown/Ludwig's Corner area
My horse is too young to ride at the moment. I am riding a a local trail riding farm until he is old enough. The farm is for public trail rides so there are many horses available for riding. I ride western and we have a lot of public and private trails in the area. We ride on roads, woods, along creeks, and the Horseshoe Trail. My riding is somewhat limited at present since I have to pay hourly to ride the farm's horses until my boy is old enough.

KlawPaws

Nov. 22, 2008, 07:38 AM

I thought this e-mail thread would be a great place to see if people would be interested in attending this informal get-together ride. I also posted this on the Endurance and Trail Riding Forum too....

KlawPaws and JazzRider are organizing a COTH Trail Ride at Gettysburg! We are keeping an open-mind about the weather because this bitter cold here on the East Coast can't last forever! We will have a small break from it someday!

The date has been set for Saturday, December 6th, 2008. We plan on meeting in the morning with the starting ride time at 11:00 am. We do not have a "bad weather" date since the holidays are fast approaching. If we need to reschedule it will be sometime in the beginning of 2009.

Some people may want to attend for various reasons. Some people may have been there before and some may have always wanted to... Some may want to come to see a piece of history. Some may want to meet fellow COTH'ers. Some may want to go but don't want to go alone. Whatever reason...let's ride!

Current events at Gettysburg helped us decide on a date. We also found some information on the trails (with the help of other COTH'ers). It appears there are somewhat limited trails (two hours or so). You must stay on the trail and off the battlefields - no trailblazing. For the most part it will mainly be a walking ride with a couple opportunities for a controlled trot. You will run into scarey objects (statues, cannons). We may run into groups of people and may be near a little bit of traffic. The trails also go to more remote areas that pedestrian traffic doesn't go on often. These trails can be a little narrow and rocky. Since we have never been there we cannot speak from personal experience. We may even have some people who may attend that are history buffs of sorts and may be able to provide interesting facts along the way!

Please respond to this e-mail or shoot me a PM if you can make it on Saturday, December 6th at 11:00. Once we have a list of people attending we can decide on where to park (it will depend on the number of trailers that will be coming).

Note: This is not a sponsored ride of any kind. Ride at your own risk!

Hope to hear from you soon!

Karen (KlawPaws) and Janet (JazzRider)

Bank of Dad

Nov. 22, 2008, 09:01 AM

Can't remember if I posted but:

I am in central MD, trail ride in any direction within a few hours.

Can you add me to the map?

M.K.Smith

Nov. 22, 2008, 12:14 PM

What a great idea!!! I don't know if I can even consider adding myself to the map right now... 7 horses... none in work (although it wouldn't take much to get my stb going she's such a good girl)... no trailer.. 4 month old kid... But I SO want to ride!!!

spirithorse22

Nov. 22, 2008, 12:23 PM

I'm in my early twenties w/ an older gelding who needs to be hacked out frequently this winter to avoid stiffness...I would love to ride with someone through any of the trails/riding spaces in Bozeman/Belgrade area...the winter is closing in though, so I guess I don't have a lot of time to try to trail ride him! lol

Maybe come spring I'll bump this post and see if we can't find some trail riding peeps! I hope to start doing flatwork with him come spring too, so trailering to different arenas/barns would be fun too. Or if you're a horse person in this area and are interested in meeting, I'd LOVE that too! :D

spirithorse22

Nov. 22, 2008, 12:42 PM

Added everyone up to here.

Hey Andy, that's a cool map! Too bad there aren't any COTHers listed in a hundred mile range near my house. lol Oh t'well. Can you put my little sticker up there? My horse is in Belgrade, Montana, Emerald Lane I think is the street, if that's necessary.

I've met a number of COTHers through 'horseless/riderless' thread and through location searches. They're always helpful! :yes:

CrzyCorgi

Nov. 22, 2008, 02:14 PM

Love the map!

Don't see anyone in my immediate area yet. I am located on the NC/SC state line in Tabor City, NC. About 45mins-1hr from MB,SC. I have a soon-to-be 19 yr old TB gelding, we both love to trail ride, but he can be a little jumpy sometimes, nothing stupid though :winkgrin:

No truck/trailer but could probably borrow one.

NEED TO MAKE THIS A STICKY!! :D

lesyl

Nov. 22, 2008, 06:04 PM

I'd like to be posted on the map -
Tucson, access to short term stalls, near trails. Willing to help people find housing during HITS.
Currently leasing a horse but would be willing to do some trail rides.

cu.at.x

Nov. 22, 2008, 10:23 PM

Cool!

KlawPaws

Dec. 2, 2008, 08:59 PM

KlawPaws and JazzRider are organizing a COTH Trail Ride at Gettysburg! We are keeping an open-mind about the weather because this bitter cold here on the East Coast can't last forever! We will have a small break from it someday!

The date has been set for Saturday, December 6th, 2008. We plan on meeting in the morning with the starting ride time at 11:00 am. We do not have a "bad weather" date since the holidays are fast approaching. If we need to reschedule it will be sometime in the beginning of 2009.

...

Karen (KlawPaws) and Janet (JazzRider)

Unfortunately we have POSTPONED the ride due to the anticipated cold weather this Saturday. We do, however, have plans to reschedule the ride after the holidays. Of course weather will dictate that too but we can cross our fingers, can't we? Basically we are worried that the open area will make a cold day really cold if there is any wind. Maybe we can reschedule when the forcast is agreeable. We may not have a lot of advance notice but we will try...after all we want to have as many attendees as possible! We want this to be a little social event as well as a ride through a historic landmark! We will keep you updated!

Please feel free to contact either myself or Jazzrider if your have any questions or suggestions!

Thanks!

KlawPaws

TransitionsGalore

Dec. 2, 2008, 09:32 PM

Hey there,

TransitionsGalore here, have 2 horses, but no transportation. Currently in Covington, GA near Hwy 278 & Hwy 11.

Ashby

Dec. 3, 2008, 12:13 AM

I'm in Montgomery County, Maryland, quite near the border with Howard County. Very close to the Rachel Carson system of trails. One TB mare who behaves well when she's with a horse of normal quietness. No transportation.

GallopGal

Dec. 3, 2008, 12:26 AM

I think something like this could work really well too if vets, shoers and tack shops would add listings too. It would be a great resource when moving to a new area.

jazzrider

Dec. 4, 2008, 07:54 PM

Bump. :)

takethestage

Dec. 4, 2008, 08:39 PM

I'm in the Lehigh Valley, PA (eastern part of the state, 20 min from NJ). About 45 minutes from the Bucks County Horse Park, also close to Jacobsburg Park. Truck, but no trailer at the moment. One ponyboy who loves going out. Still slightly green, speedy (we event), but very sweet - loves all horses and humans!

andy825

Dec. 4, 2008, 09:45 PM

I added everybody up to here. Check to see if your pin is in the right place. If not, find something on the map that I can reference and let me know where to move it to.
Happy riding!

Katty9203

Dec. 22, 2008, 06:17 PM

Horseless rider in Jeffersontown/Louisville Kentucky.
I've exercised polo ponies, low level dressage and assorted hacking about. Willing to do barn chores for ride time. No horse, but I could be good company! :)

andy825

Dec. 22, 2008, 06:25 PM

Added you! Anyone else?

SuperSTB

Dec. 22, 2008, 06:45 PM

Can you add me to the map? Mira Loma/ Riverside CA (in a development off Bain Street).

Have several horses so can lend a horse to an experienced rider. I trail ride (english or western) and drive. There are trails near my house. Currently without trailer but may buck up and buy another one soon (my last trailer was huuuuuuge and inconvienent to park in my limited space). My sister rides as well.

andy825

Dec. 22, 2008, 06:53 PM

Added you!

Meredith Clark

Dec. 22, 2008, 08:16 PM

I noticed there wasn't anyone near me on the map but oh well!

I'm in Annapolis (not downtown but close) I have 4 extra horses at my farm besides which ever i'd be riding. I also have a trailer and frequent Fair Hill, MD where my rents live to ride or show or get free food.

fernie fox

Dec. 22, 2008, 08:49 PM

My name is on the list,but I cant find me on the map.

I should be positioned north west of Asanders,just below Lakecity fl.

andy825

Dec. 23, 2008, 01:54 PM

You're on there, Fernie! Just click on your name and it will pop up a flag on the map that points to your pin and shows your info.
Added you, Meredith!

horsepix76

Dec. 23, 2008, 02:02 PM

your location: Brownsburg, IN
COTH username: horsepix76
other info: Love to trail ride, school XC, etc. I live about an hour from the Hoosier Horse Park. I don't own a trailer, but I borrow my barn owner's trailer on occasion.

Murphy's Mom

Dec. 23, 2008, 03:36 PM

I'm about halfway between Selah, WA and Ellensburg, WA in the Wenas area (near the little tiny lake on the map). I mostly trail ride on the LT Murray these days.

andy825

Dec. 23, 2008, 08:23 PM

I found the little lake! You are on the map. ;)

Carli

Dec. 23, 2008, 10:38 PM

Live in Lexington, KY.

Pending horse, but without a truck/trailer. Interested in trail riding, hacking, schooling, etc... Would love to meet other COTH'ers in the area!

andy825

Dec. 24, 2008, 12:51 AM

i added you, carli. it looks like there are a number of people in your area!

ReSomething

Jan. 4, 2009, 07:30 PM

Bumping this up for TbTrailrider, welcome back, and hoping to keep it alive for Spring and 2009.

jazzrider

Apr. 14, 2009, 09:07 PM

Found this during a search, and decided to bump it up. Spring is here! Get out there and ride! :)

talkofthetown

Apr. 14, 2009, 10:00 PM

Thanks, jazzrider! I'd almost forgotten about this thread...hopefully we'll get more people to join:) Andy, you still out there?

paintedtrails

Apr. 14, 2009, 10:03 PM

Found this during a search, and decided to bump it up. Spring is here! Get out there and ride! :)

I moved! how do I get it updated?

ride2endure

Apr. 14, 2009, 10:13 PM

CBudFrggy

Apr. 14, 2009, 10:35 PM

andy825

Apr. 15, 2009, 01:42 AM

Wowee, new posts! I'll add all the new folks to the map tomorrow. If you want to update your location, just post your new locale and let me know its an update so I can remove your old location.
Its spring, time to get out and go trail riding with new friends!

Spirit_Rider16

Apr. 15, 2009, 07:21 AM

I'm excited this thread is active again! I'm already on the map, I think, but just in case:

My horse lives out in Medfield, MA. We've got a lovely place to trail ride a few minutes walk from the barn. My horse just does flatwork now, but we're always looking for people to come out and hack with us! He may be moving to Upton, MA in a few months, and trail buddies would be even more welcome then. :)

JumpWithPanache

Apr. 15, 2009, 09:43 AM

:winkgrin: This is cool!

I'm in Hampton, VA 23669 and so is Critter! Who'd think you can find a working farm (complete with cows, chickens, goat, donkey, and ducks) in the middle of Hampton City?! Anyway, currently riding H/J but would love to find someone to trail ride with and have room to do canter/gallop sets and some little x-country jumping. I have a truck and 2horse BP trailer w/DR. Add me to the map! Thanks!

Sarah612

Apr. 15, 2009, 01:24 PM

I'm in eastern Tucson, near Saguaro National Park East. No trailer, but plenty of trails accessible from the barn. I have a 24 year old Arabian gelding who thinks he's way younger than he is. We've been doing fairly light trail riding recently as he's been recovering from EPM.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Freeman+and+Speedway,+Tucson+AZ&sll=32.244784,-110.820122&sspn=0.012849,0.019312&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=32.235455,-110.841751&spn=0.411212,0.617981&z=11&iwloc=A

arabhorse2

Apr. 15, 2009, 01:31 PM

I'd love to find riding buddies in the area!

I'm near Lynchburg, VA.
I have an Arab I'm conditioning for endurance and love to ride anywhere - we need the miles and experience! I have a truck and stock-type trailer, and we also have a few walking horses available for trail riding.

Hey Ride2, I'm also near Lynchburg and have an Arabian gelding I'd like to get into endurance with. I need the conditioning more than he does, though! :uhoh: :lol:

I have a truck and small 2 horse BP, so I can go anywhere. :D

Aubreyyy

Apr. 15, 2009, 01:59 PM

What a great idea!!

I'm horseless currently in NYC, can meet anyone with a horse within 2 hrs of the city. Love trail riding, have experience riding both western and english.

CamdenLab

Apr. 15, 2009, 02:14 PM

My horse is in Oregon City, OR (97045) -- about 20 miles south of Portland.
There are some great trails within 15 miles of my barn (McIver Park, for one) and space in our barn for overnighters (with BO's approval -- but she is pretty laid back as long as you sign all the legal forms and pay for food and shavings (if needed).)

Username is CamdenLab

I don't have an extra horse and no truck or trailer. I can help with gas, of course, and my horse hauls really well.

We are dressage beginners and would like to start showing next Spring. I like to take my horse to strange arenas for lessons with different trainers, when I can. I have an OTTB I'd like to get out on the trails because he is sensible enough to do them, but I have to teach him how to relax and enjoy them! So, we're not really advanced in the trail riding department, but we'd like to do it more.

equest

Apr. 15, 2009, 03:49 PM

My horse lives in Loxahatchee, and I have a 2-horse BP. I enjoy trail riding, and can be quite adventuresome--I like to jump logs, rock pikes, whatever I can find. I also like horse-camping, and have camped with 2Jakes, a very capable horsewoman.

Hi CBud:

I lease a horse next to Tradewinds Park in broward, if you are interested in trailering there to trail ride sometime, let me know! Tradewinds is fun because there are open areas to gallop, and even a decent sized hill (yes, a hill in south florida!!!)

2DogsFarm

Apr. 15, 2009, 04:57 PM

How depressing :(
This thing is nearing the 1-Year mark and Noone lives near me?
Pbbbfffttt! >: - P

Maybe I don't need those new trailer tires after all.....

bethechangexx

Apr. 15, 2009, 05:04 PM

I am horseless in east end Richmond. I would LOVE to find a riding buddy (with an extra horse) to ride with! I love trail riding, a bit of foxhunting, jumping- whatever is cool with me. I have my own saddle, riding clothes, and transportation.

Amyy

Apr. 15, 2009, 05:14 PM

I am in Hudson, Florida. I have an extra horse but only one saddle. I have a trailer too.

jazzrider

Apr. 16, 2009, 11:23 AM

wingedmare

Apr. 16, 2009, 11:52 AM

Update on my status!!! I now have a 3 horse trailer; big enough for big horses (my 16.2 is quite comfy). So I can GO places now!!

movo

Apr. 16, 2009, 07:27 PM

Halfway between Tampa and Sarasota on the West Coast of Florida. I'm always looking for trail buddies. I have Paso Finos for trail and driving ponies and a three horse slant.

ride2endure

Apr. 16, 2009, 08:12 PM

Arabhorse - How funny! We should meet up and ride sometime. My hopeful distance horse is finishing up 60 days with a dressage trainer in NC but he should be home in the next few weeks. We should definitely set something up! I want to discover local trails - I just moved to the area about 1.5 years ago. I need to meet up with the local hunt club (who hunts practically in my backyard) and learn the trails near my house!

The thread is working!!!

arabhorse2

Apr. 17, 2009, 10:32 AM

I'd like to cap with the local hunt too, though just as a hilltopper. Casper can jump; me, not so much! :lol:

The local club in Concord is Stonewall Hounds. Here's their web addy if you want more info from them: www.stonewallhounds.com (http://www.stonewallhounds.com)

I'm familiar with a few of the people who ride with them. They're just a super bunch of folks. :yes:

My trainer would like to cap too, although she wants to do it with the Bedford Hunt Club, and not Stonewall. Either or for me, although Stonewall's closer geographically.

Casper just came home from the trainer's and I've been riding him fairly consistently, so once Huck is home give me a shout.

There are plenty of trails in our area, and Casper needs the experience if I'm going to be doing CTR and endurance with him.

andy825

Apr. 17, 2009, 06:00 PM

Hi everyone! I added all the new folks and updated wingedmare's pin to include the new trailer (yay!)
Have fun!

Foxtrot's

Apr. 17, 2009, 06:09 PM

What a wonderful thread and idea.

Up here we have a loose knit group of friendly riders who meet in the Park on a Wednesday.

Our motto is "We take our Fun Seriously". Meaning, we do take the care of our horses seriously. We are very serious about the picnic we pack and the wine that is served.

The group has broken up of late due to weather, job change, time, commitments, etc. but with the spring upon us, hopefully we can get together and more to come join us. Just trail riding, jumping logs, exploring, etc.

We have quite a few advenures, a Christmas lunch, etc.

FWF

Apr. 18, 2009, 08:06 AM

Fair Winds Farm woud like to be added too. We have 50 acres on Back Bay with some trails. Sounds like a great way to meet people.

We are on a small island located on the North Carolina border just south of Virginia Beach.

Thanks for doing this.
www.fair-windsfarm.com

jazzrider

May. 8, 2009, 08:20 AM

Bump. :)

Holly Jeanne

Jun. 29, 2009, 01:00 PM

I thought I'd bring this thread back up to the top given my great success with it. I found someone nearby last fall from this thread. This weekend, she helped me tackle my mares creek crossing phobia. We've ridden several times since meeting on this thread! :D Yea COTH!

middy

Jun. 29, 2009, 01:52 PM

I am in West Point VA, 23181. Have 3 horses (bombproof TB, baby, & super B**TCH). Never have enough time to ride all 3. Also have 3 horse trailer. Like to go new places hoping to get some foxhunting in this fall. Prefer to move out while on trail but will go slower just need to know who to bring. Would love to find a horseless rider that wants to go places and share gas or someone with their own horse who just wants to gte away from home. Oh I also have lots of trails around my house to ride on.

the lady of shalott

Jun. 29, 2009, 02:08 PM

I doubt if there is anyone near me, but I'm in central Montana, and would LOVE to find a buddy to ride with=]

I mainly ride eventers now but I've ridden just about everything else=] So I would love some cross-country schooling/conditioning! Have a dinky trailer, but prefer not to haul to far, and I have some other horses who always need some exercise!

ChocoMare

Jun. 29, 2009, 02:10 PM

naters

Jun. 29, 2009, 03:05 PM

Naters: curenntly located in Fayetteville NC. My horse is "normally" well behaved, but can be hot at times. Would love trail riding buddies!

baylady7

Jun. 30, 2009, 02:49 PM

Looking for riding buddies in Howard County/Carroll County *MARYLAND* areas.

My horse is in Woodbine, MD (Howard Cty) and we enjoy riding out. We are members of TROT (www.trot-md.org) and ride 2-3x a week normally. I do not have a trailer but can hire one , esp if others will share the cost. The farm is Less than 5 miles from the lovely Patuxent River park (http://www.trot-md.org/trails/paxriver.php).

Let us know if you wish to ride out some time.