updated: January 17, 2012
PTRA RECOMMENDS THE USE OF RIDING HELMETS
Monks Road Staging Area address is; 3683 Monks Rd. Pinckney, MI 48169
Reminder
A DNR vehicle permit is required to park on State Land. Effective 10/1/2010
new Recreation Passport will be available for entry to all State Parks for $10 when you renew your vehicle license plate.
FEBRUARY EVENTS
MARCH EVENTS
March 9 - 11,
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
Volunteers can purchase a 3 day
pass for $10 with advance notice by 2/6/2012.
Volunteers needed for table - send email or call Sue at 734-878-2975.
March 18, Sunday - 2:00 PM
Location: Portage Yacht Club
8930 Dexter Pinckney Road, Pinckney - 734-426-4155
Please attend!
Year in review and future plans and projects.
Board member election will be held.
There will a vote to reduce Board size.
Lakeland Trail improvement update.
Fund Raising Plans!
Trail maintenance plans for 2012.
DISCOUNT OFFERS at Annual Meeting Only
$5 off membership renewals
$5 off flower orders of $50 or more
Please RSVP Sue Armstrong
telephone: 734-878-2975
email: suemarmstrong@yahoo.com
APRIL EVENTS
Membership renewals due
MAY EVENTS
JUNE EVENTS
AUGUST EVENTS
Work Bee
August 26, Sunday 9:00 AM - Monks Road Staging Area
Co-hosted with Running Fit & Dances with Dirt running groups.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Kid's Day at the Ranch
September 22, Saturday - time: 10:00am to Noon
Rain day - Sunday Sept 23, 2012
Location: Brighton Rec Riding Stable
6660 Chilson Road, Howell
810-534-5063
website: www.BrightonRecRidingStable.com
Sponsor a child for this worthwhile event- $25.00 each child.
Mail your sponsorship to: PTRA 11185 Country Ln. - Pinckney MI 48169
Kid's Day is for less priviledged or grieving children.
Providing a few fun-filled hours learning about horses, playing games, having lunch, and going for a short trail ride in the Brighton Rec Area.
Participating organizations: LACASA, Ele's Place (grieving child organization).
Volunteers needed to help organize and/or help day of event
OCTOBER EVENTS
HALLOWEEN CUSTOME RIDE
Stockbridge to Pinckney
October 22, Saturday - Time: TBD
Begins at Lakeland Trail staging area in Stockbridge on S. Clinton St (M-106 / M-52)
with a rest stop in Gregory for pizza and beverages,
ride ends at Pinckney Rec. Area, Monks Rd staging area.
Prizes for best costumes (both horse and riders).
Shuttle service will be available.
There will be a potluck after ride.
NOVEMBER EVENTS
DECEMBER EVENTS
Christmas Party
Saturday, December 8 6:00 PM
Where: Howell Nature Center - Grindley Lodge
1005 Triangle Lake Road, Howell, MI 48843
Brought to you by:
Pinckney
Trail Riders and Brighton Trail Riders
Guests bring sides, salads or desserts
GAMES & PRIZES
For more information - Contact:
Sue Armstrong - suemarmstrong@yahoo.com
734-878-2975
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.
www.michigan.gov/dnr