2011 EVENTS SCHEDULE
The riding trails at Berry College have reopened after the storms!
Berry College trails are once again open to the public. Individuals are advised that using the property for recreation has always been, and continues to be, at their own risk. Due to on-going cleanup from the major storm in late April, and subsequent smaller storms during the summer, users are advised that trees and/or limbs may have damage that is not apparent or visible.
Please report anything you believe may constitute a hazard on the trails to the Land Resources Department at 706-368-6386 or by email to wyeomans@berry.edu. Thank you.
CLUB MEETINGS
- are the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. and are held at the Western Saddle Club. Meetings are a great way to meet other club members and have a say in what goes on at our club.
TRAIL RIDES
- are a great way to meet new friends and enjoy the beautiful Berry College trails. Non-members are welcome to join us for trail rides at a cost of $10 per rider. If you want to join as a member, that $10 can be put towards your annual membership fee.
OBSTACLE COURSE COMPETITIONS
- will include about a dozen challenges and will change some each time. These are timed events and will not have practice times. The cost to enter is $10 per horse and rider combination.
Cash payback will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place if the minimum number of entries is met.
RUNNING SHOWS
- beginner, youth, adult and open barrel racing events with a few fun classes like the rider swap, buddy, scoop and pantie race thrown in for a bit of excitement. Fun event for all ages and skill levels!
EVENTS SCHEDULE
March 26
Trail Ride - 10am
April 4
WSC Club Meeting at 7 pm
April 23
Trail Ride (Poker Ride) - 10am
Obstacle Course Competition - 6pm
May 2
WSC Club Meeting
at 7 pm
May 28
Trail Ride - 10am
Obstacle Course Competition - 6pm
May 29
Tack Sale/Trade Day - 1 pm to 5 pm
$ 1 to park for the sale
$10 to rent a booth
June 6
WSC Club Meeting at 7 pm
June 24-26
Ft. Mountain Weekend
Riders should contact Neil Harrison directly to reserve a campsite for this fun-filled weekend. Advance reservations are required as there are a limited number of sites.
CONTACT NEIL HARRISON AT 706-537-5779 for more details and reservations or email neilharrison53@yahoo.com. You can visit their website at www.fortmountainstables.net for more information on the facilities available.
DETAILS
Some people will go up Thursday. Most will go up Friday. Riding is at your leisure on Friday. The group ride is on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Pack a lunch for eating out on the trail. Dinner options are either cooking out at camp or Chatsworth is about 15 minutes away with restaurant options. A Sunday ride is optional based on the groups' preference.
Also - pack a swimsuit and a float. Usually we go up to the lake on the mountain after the ride for an afternoon dip to cool off.
Here are the rates, but they may offer a better rate if we have a good turnout.
RESERVATIONS AND FEES
Reservations are required for stalls and hookups year round.
- $10 per horse trail fee per day. However, there is no charge if you are camping and stalling
- $5 per horse trail fee per day if you are only camping or stalling
- $15 per night per trailer to camp with power and water at 12 camp sites
- $12 per night per stall if you bring your own bedding and clean your own stall
- $15 per night per stall if we provide bedding and clean your stall
We hope to see everyone there!
July 11
WSC Club Meeting at 7 pm
July 23
Trail Ride - 10am
Obstacle Course Competition - 6pm
August 1
WSC Club Meeting at 7 pm
August 26
Running Show
Friday, August 26 at 8 pm - Running shows return to the Western Saddle Club! We have events for all ages and skill levels and the prices have been kept low so everyone can participate. Jackpot class sponsored by Ken Hart with $250 added money!
Download a class schedule and entry form
September 12
WSC Club Meeting at 7 pm
GA Safe Trails Clinic - Sunday, September 18, 2011
9 am to 5 pm
Taught by certified law enforcement -
 Learn how to protect yourself from the bad guy while enjoying the trail from the back of your horse! Make your horse safer to ride with unique bomb-proofing techniques!
Cost: $75 per rider and $25 per auditor
50% of proceeds will be donated to charity!
Overnight camping and concessions are available.
For more information contact 706-844-5434 or email mustangkidd@bellsouth.net or visit them online at http://www.ga-safetrails.webs.com/ and you can click CONTACT US to register.
Sponsored by:
Floyd County Police Department
Rome Police Department
Floyd County Sheriff's Office
Chick Fil-A
American National Insurance
Friday, September 23 & Saturday, September 24 - THE PINK RIDE
Come ride with us for a cure for cancers that affect women!
The Pink Ride has the distinction of being the 3rd largest private fundraiser nationwide in 2010 for the Mary Kay Foundation!
Friday Night
Friday night we will provide clinicians on a range of subjects from care and feeding "on a budget" to what dressage can do for the trail rider. Camping is available and clinicians start at 7 pm!
Have a photo shoot with your horse!
Christy Cundiff of Bella Facia Photography will be there to offer a "photo shoot" for you and your horse. Visit her website at www.bellafacciabychristy.com.
Saturday - The Ride!
The Ride departs at 10 am sharp so be there early to register and get ready to ride.
- Complimentary cookout for trail riders - We are privileged to have a New Willow Creek Bluegrass Band entertaining this year over the lunch break!
- Prizes awarded to top 3 fundraisers
- Entertainment and prize drawings
$100 dollar minimum donation per rider (kids under 16 ride free with a paid parent)
4 pm - TRAIL OBSTACLE COMPETITION - all ages!
Our Trail Obstacle is going to be a combination of fun and challenge, and appropriate for anyone who wants to see how well they can communicate with their horse and show off a little! Trophies will be awarded and there will be a peewee division for you to assist your young one on a leadline.
Download the 2011 Registration Form
Download the 2011 Pink Ride brochure
Read more about the Mary Kay Foundation
FIND US ON FACEBOOK!
Keep on top of all the details on our facebook page, The Pink Ride, and feel free to post your comments about why you love the ride and your pics from last year! And check out www.marykayfoundation.org and learn more about why we have chosen this recipient for our funds to find a cure!
Please pass this along to everyone you know. We won't rest til we hit that 100 rider goal!
Get your friends, family, coworkers and employers to sponsor you to ride! We will have nice prizes for the 3 highest fundraising riders again this year!
MORE ABOUT THE MARY KAY FOUNDATION
The Cancer Research Grant Program
Feel confident about our donation dollars! 97% of all funds received by the Foundation go directly to recipients, there is only 3% administrative costs. (Most well known cancer charities can only claim 70-85% of funds raised go to work for the cause!)
In May 2010, the Foundation awarded $1.3 million in grants to select doctors and medical scientists focusing on curing cancers that affect women. These 13 recipients from across the United States received a $100,000 grant to conduct cutting-edge research.
Since 1996, the Foundation has given more than $14 million to support this effort. Read about how this research has resulted in breakthroughs, new discoveries and promising research on the Mary Kay Foundation Website.
Who receives the grants?
Grants are awarded each year to researchers at medical schools recommended by the The Mary Kay Foundation Research Review Committee, which is composed of prominent doctors who volunteer their time to help the Foundation select the best recipients across the United States. After reviewing these recommendations, the Board of Directors at the Foundation selects the grant recipients.
Running Show - September 30
Friday, September 30 at 8 pm - We had a GREAT turnout for the last running show at the Western Saddle Club! We have events for all ages and skill levels and the prices have been kept low so everyone can participate.
Jackpot class now has $500 ADDED MONEY!!! And we have added a 12 and under YOUTH BARRELS class!!!
Download a class schedule and entry form
October 4
WSC Club Meeting at 7 pm
Running Show - Friday, October 21 - CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Friday,October 21 at 8 pm - We had a GREAT turnout for the last running show at the Western Saddle Club! We have events for all ages and skill levels and the prices have been kept low so everyone can participate.
Jackpot class now has $250 ADDED MONEY!!! And we have added a 12 and under YOUTH BARRELS class!!!
Class List to be posted soon.
Last show until Spring - Let's make it a great one!
Concessions will be available - come out for a burgers and bbq.
Vendors will be onsite for this show - Shop for great gifts! If interested in having a vendor spot, the cost is $25 (includes a table and chairs). Contact Jody Jones at 706-252-4169.
October 22
Trail Ride - 10am
October 23
Trail Ride - 10am
November 7
WSC Club Meeting at 7 pm
November 25-26
Thanksgiving Ride Weekend
December (TBA)
WSC Christmas Party
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