PTRA RECOMMENDS THE USE OF RIDING HELMETS
Reminder
A DNR vehicle permit is required to park on State Land.
Please purchase your permit and help support our Parks and Recreation Department. Available at:
Pinckney Recreation Area
8555 Silver Hill Road, Pinckney 734-426-4913
Member Rides - Discontinued
FEBRUARY EVENTS
PTRA TABLE - MJMHA Tack Sale - Pinckney High School
February 7, Sunday, noon - 4:00 PM
Table set up starts at 10:00 AM
Members commission their sale items at 10% - Non-member commission at 15%.
BOARD POSITION APPLICATIONS DUE
February 21 - Sunday
Any member interested in having their name placed on the ballot for
PTRA Board of Directors - MUST put your request in writing.
There will be four 2 year positions available.
Send your request by email to pinckneytrailriders@gmail.com or
mail written request to PTRA - 11185 Country Lane, Pinckney, MI 48169
Any questions, please call 734-878-2975
MARCH EVENTS
March 12 - 14,
Friday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM,
Saturday 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM (vendor hours - show remains opens till 9:30 PM),
Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Voulteers needed for table - send email or call Sue at 734-878-2975.
March 21, Sunday - 2:00 PM at Hell Creek Corral arena.
Please attend!
Desserts and beverages will be provided.
Year in review and future plans and projects.
Board member election will be held.
There will be a bottle drive - there will be a collection container located at the ranch beginning Sunday, March 14 or bring to meeting - coordinated by Mickie Jesse.
APRIL EVENTS
Effects of Carbohydrates, Vitamins & Minerals within the Horse
by: Bev London, DVM
Also, featuring Anna Brunsink on Natural Hoof Care
April 11, Sunday - 1:00 PM at Hell Creek Corral - 10866 Cedar Lake Rd, Pinckney
Beverages and snacks served.
Members attend for free - Non-members attend for $5
April 18, Sunday - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Meet at Monks Road staging area at 12:30 PM.
Boy Scout volunteers to be confirmed. Alison Paine to coordinate student volunteer help.
Bottle drive collection by Mickie Jesse.
Pizza and Pop to be provided.
MAY EVENTS
May Day Games on Horseback
May 1, Saturday - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Hell Creek Corral
Hosted by Dianne Martin
Challenge yourself and your horse - get control of those feet and get ready for the trails.
Members: $10.00 - Non-members: $15.00
Brighton Trail Riders - Pinckney to Brighton Blossom Ride
May 15, Saturday
For more information visit: www.brightontrailriders.com
May 31, Monday - meet at Pinckney Elementary School at 11:00 AM.
School is on M-36 west of Village of Pinckney.
Parade starts at noon.
Recommend riders dress up - also need volunteers for housekeeping.
JUNE EVENTS
Clinic - Saddle Fitting
June 13, Sunday 11:00 AM, - Hell Creek Corral.
Hosted by Kathy Moffit - Hell Creek Corral.
Clinic is free for PTRA members and $5 for non-members.
Presenter: Erin Bisco - Certified Manual Therapist
Learn how saddle fit affects your horse bio-mechanically.
Does it allow the horse to move properly?
Most saddles are fit to a standing horse not a moving horse.
See how a poor fitting saddle can cause your horse pain.
Learn how movement and exercise affects how the saddle sits on your horse.
Clinic is scheduled for one hour.
After a lunch period, personal saddle fittings will be performed.
Please pre-register for the saddle fitting. There will be a limit of five performed.
Contact Kathy Moffit to schedule your saddle fitting 734-954-0064.
Personal saddle fittings are $50.
Work Bee - CANCELLED
June 27, - TO BE RESCHEDULED
Meet at Monks Road staging area.
PTRA Member Camp Out
July 17 & 18, Saturday and Sunday.
Potluck Dinner on Saturday night.
Bring your own meat, beverage and a dish to pass.
PTRA All you can eat Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning at 10:00 AM.
Breakfast free for members - Non-members $5.00
All members invited even if not camping.
Call 734-878-3632 for campsite reservations.
AUGUST EVENTS
Clinic - Obstacle Course
August 7, Saturday 1:00 PM to 4:00PM
Hosted by Mickey Dalton at 2755 Cedar Lake Road, Howell
Max of 14 riders allowed.
Trailering available.
Send email or call 734-878-2975 to reserve your spot.
Members: $10.00 - Non-Members: $20.00
Potluck dinner afterwards, bring a dish to pass and your own beverages.
Help on site for problems horse and/or rider are experiencing.
Assistance with learning how to help your horse through scary situations in a controlled environment.
Rain day will be Sunday.
Trail-Gating Picnic & Poker Ride Fund Raiser
Fund Raiser for Pavilion & Improvements at Monks Road Staging Area
August 21, Saturday 4:00 PM - Dinner at 6:00 PM
Prizes to be awarded for Poker Ride.
Selling sponsorships; Raising the Roof - $100
Picnic Table - $50, BBQ - $25, Briquettes - $15
Any donations will be greatly appreciated!
Remember all donations to PTRA are tax deductible.
Pot Luck Dinner - Bring your horse, your chair and your favorite dish to pass - we'll provide beverages, paper products and dessert.
Everyone is invited to ride and tour our manicured trails.
Guided trail rides are available for those not familiar with Pinckney Trails.
Tell your friends - bring the family.
Music is a possibility..
Rain day is Sunday, August 22.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
WORK BEE
September 12, Sunday 1:00 PM
Meet at Monks Road staging area.
NOTICE - BE AWARE
September 24 - 26
"Running Woodstock"
Running event with runs scheduled day & night leaving from Hell Creek Ranch
Approximately 1,000 runners per day expected running on trails.
Chili Cook Off and Geocaching
Watch for new date!!!! To be re-scheduled
September TBD (see above running event).
Ride registration starts at noon - Hell Creek Corral.
Call 734-878-3632 for camp site reservations.
Chili Cook Off begins at 3:00 PM.
Bring your best chili - prizes for winners.
PTRA to provide side dish and beverages.
Members: $7.00 - Non-members: $12.00
OCTOBER EVENTS
Kid's Day at the Ranch - 2nd Annual
October 2, Saturday - Details to be determined
Sponsor a child for this worthwhile event- $30.00 each child.
Help us foster an interest in horses with less priviledged children.
Participating organizations: LACASA, homeless shelter and other support groups.
PTRA - Brighton to Pinckney Ride
October 16, Saturday - staging at Brighton Rec at 10:00 AM
and ends at Hell Creek Ranch
Driver Return Shuttles operating 10:00 to 11:30 AM from Hell Creek Ranch.
Lunch provided by PTRA from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Hell Creek Corral.
Members - ride & lunch: $8.00 - Non-members - ride & lunch: $15.
Lunch only $7.00
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Trail Rescue & First Aid Seminar
November 21, Sunday
Tentative program schedule. Details to be determined.
DECEMBER EVENTS
Christmas Party
Saturday, December 4
Details to be determined.
Other Equestrian Events in Southeast Michigan
Visit these websites for more information:
oaklandequestrians.org
michiganhorseevents.blogspot.com
HUNTING SEASON - Use Caution on State Land
BE SAFE - WEAR ORANGE
Also attach a bell on your horse so
the hunters can hear you in the woods!
Check the DNR website for hunting schedules.