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TRAIL RIDE FAQs
Where will the October Trail Ride take place this year?
Hillsdale State Park, Saddle
Ridge Equestrian Camp.
Who can attend PTSC Trail Rides?
Trail
rides are for PTSC members and guests. If you are a member and want to bring a
guest, you may do so for $10 per guest. Guests may participate in the trail
ride and dinner but will not be eligible for sponsor prizes. Membership forms
will be available at the ride if a guest would like to join the saddle club
at that time. Remember, reservations are required for every person (member or
guest) attending this event.
What time should I arrive?
Arrive
whenever you like on Saturday but note that we will have catered food around
5 pm in the shelter. After that we'll have drawings for fabulous items
donated by our sponsors (see the list at the right).
How much will the trail ride cost?
You
will be responsible for your vehicle permits at Hillsdale (usually about $8
per vehicle) and any campsite fees or overnight fees. PTSC is paying for the BBQ dinner. We will
bring water, ice tea, sodas and coffee.
What will we do at the ride?
This
is a pleasure trail ride and feast! Come to ride, visit, and eat! There will
be a little friendly trail competition so get ready! There are over
twenty-five miles of trails at Hillsdale. You can explore the trails in small
groups or you can saddle up and meet at the shelter with your horse, ready to
hit the trails and go out together as a larger group at noon. Trail maps will
be available so, hopefully, no one will get lost. If you go out in a small
group please swap cell phone numbers with us at the shelter in case of an
emergency! Packing a poncho would be
a good idea in case of inclement weather. Also, when you get to the park,
check in at the shelter to let us know that you are there. At approximately 5
pm we will enjoy our BBQ dinner and after that distribute our sponsor
gifts.
How do I get to Hillsdale and Saddle Ridge?
From Freeman, Harrisonville area... go through
Louisburg take K-68 West... You'll go about 16 miles to the Paola
roundabout. Go to the first road off the roundabout. Should be Old Kansas
City Road going north. Stay on that road until you get to a four way stop at
the town of Hillsdale. Turn left. You'll be on 255th Street. Go to Harmony road,
turn right. Go up the hill 3/10ths of a mile. Turn left at the water plant
and follow that road into the horse camp, Saddle Ridge.
From Belton, Peculiar, Raymore areas... take 223rd Street West (pick up 223rd at Holmes aka State
Route D) all the way to Spring Hill, KS. Cross over 169 Highway and turn left
or south on Old Kansas City Road. Take this road to Hillsdale's four way
stop. At the four way stop, turn right (255th Street) and go to Harmony Road.
Turn Right onto Harmony, go up the hill 3/10ths of a mile. Turn left at the
water plant and follow that road into the horse camp, Saddle Ridge.
Are we camping
overnight?
That's
entirely up to you. Saddle Ridge has about 18 campsites. Some campsites have
pens for your horses but they don't have electric hookups. If you require
electricity, bring your own horse pen or corral panels. Water is available at
all campsites. Saddle Ridge has bathrooms (primitive but not too bad).
Campsites need to be reserved and they cost from $8 to $8.50 per night.
Please clean your horse pens before leaving.
I have a question that has not been answered here...
Please
email Leanna and we
will do our best to help you out!
Where do I RSVP?
Please
email Leanna and you
will be counted on the list for the BBQ!
What about the sponsor donations?
In
2007, some of the donated items were distributed through drawings and a poker
hand. Please visit the sponsor websites and support these companies and
individuals. We are truly on the receiving end of their generosity! On our past Trail Rides we had a trail
challenge where you had to retrieve a special token or a poker card on the
trail to be eligible for certain prizes. For this reason, we recommend coming
early so you will have time to enjoy the trails and find the tokens.
"The freedom of riding horseback has a place all its
own; the companionship of a horse means you'll never be alone." –
unknown
”Unless you are the lead horse, the view is
always the same.” – Unknown
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PTSC
TRAIL RIDE SPONSORS
We
had eighteen generous companies and individuals (see below) who graciously
sponsored our 2007 trail ride. Please
visit their websites and become familiar with their products. It may help you
win a fabulous prize at our next trail ride!
The Unbridled Fragrance... Nuzzle. She rides
with confidence... She dreams of freedom... She wins wearing Nuzzle. www.shopnuzzle.com
Diamond Wool Pad Co. is “The Natural Choice” for saddle pads. Our goal is to
set the standards of excellence by offering superior products through an
international network of dealers. www.diamondwoolpads.com/
Just Chaps Us. Unique protective riding chaps for all seasons. www.justchapsus.com
Wrangler Western Wear. Courage measured in seconds. Many
dream about it. For the lucky souls who live it, there's Wrangler® Western
Wear. www.wrangler.com
Leather Therapy. Makes Leather Behave Beautifully. Solving tough leather
problems. www.leathertherapy.com.
The Bitless Bridle. GO BITLESS You have a better horse than you think. www.bitlessbridle.com
The
Horse Show with Rick Lamb ... Radio for America's Horse Lovers. www.thehorseshow.com
The Family Center ... in Harrisonville,
Missouri--Your one stop horse supply store. www.familycenter.us
Equine Sports Massage Therapy ... Improve attitude, performance &
prevent injury. 816-616-2014.
Professional Massage & Bodywork ... Chair, Deep Tissue, &
Sports Massage. 816-616-2014.
KV Vet Supply Co., Inc... Order from KV and use our club's
source code: 06980238. www.kvvet.com or call 1-800-423-8211.
Manna Pro ... www.mannapro.com
The Distance Depot & Horse Lovers Outlet ... We carry all
natural supplements, horse tack, and horse products for your tack room
and horse trailer, to make your life with horses easier and better
organized. Located in Freeman, MO or online or call Toll Free 1-866-863-2349
www.thedistancedepot.com www.horseloversoutlet.com
Chore Chaps ... Protect your clothing and keep 'em
clean with Chore Chaps... www.chorechaps.com/
MT Gel ... When your animal is hurt, get the fastest help possible with
EMT Gel & Spray, the scientific breakthrough in natural wound care
technology... www.emtgel.com/
Creative Science ... Division of Butler Sales Associates, Inc., in St.
Joseph, Missouri... Endura-Lite electrolytes
Long Riders Gear... for the trail horse and rider--offering the finest,
personalized customer service and high-quality products!. www.LongRidersGear.com
Grand Meadows Nutritional Products, Inc. ... Specializing
in Equine Nutritional Supplements http://www.grandmeadows.com/
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