Trail Riders of Today - About TROT and our goals

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Contact the ride leader to reserve a space on the ride and for information about start time and directions. All ride participants must be TROT members; membership forms will be available at the ride for non-members. Negative coggins must be provided for each horse at each ride. Participants are asked to bring their own plates, silverware and drinks to potlucks unless otherwise indicated. Please check here for updates. For any additional questions about TROT rides, please email Pat Talbot or call @ 301 628-4130.

Pat is working on additional rides hoping to schedule 2 rides monthly but we need more volunteer leaders. It's fun and a great opportunity to meet other TROT members and maybe find a new trail buddy. Contact her to volunteer.

And be sure to take a look at photos from our wonderful annual pot luck affair.

Events Schedule for 2008

Paint Branch Trails Ride - Sat. April 19
LOCATION: Paint Branch Trails, Montgomery County
RIDE LEADER: Mary Prowell - contact Mary at 301-829-7709 or boprow@aol.com for ride details and time. This ride will be moderately paced; you must be able to trot and canter. Paint Branch trails are some of the original TROT trails. POTLUCK LUNCH PLANNED FOR AFTER THE RIDE, SO PLEASE BRING SOMETHING TO SHARE.

Rocky Gorge Water Shed, PG County - Saturday May 10th
Led by Terri Ledley, Barb and Denis Webb. Terry Ledley will lead a walking ride; Barb and Denis will lead a moderately paced ride. A potluck is planned at the Webb's. Contact Terry Ledley at 301-776-2661.

Ride the Trail to a Cure - Saturday May 17th - 10 A.M.
PLACE: League of Maryland Horsemen, 8067 Henryton Road, Marriottsville, MD 21104
Come join the fun while helping Maryland patients and families fighting breast cancer. Embroidered ballcaps for the first 125 entrants raising $50, Prizes, silent auction, lunch and a fun trail ride. See the LOMH website for details, application form, sponsor signup forms, more. In addition to riders, TROT would like to assist with the coordination of this event. If you can volunteer, please email Vicki Sadler. She has several jobs, including helping with the silent auction.

C & O Canal - Saturday May 24th
Canal and surrounding park area led by Anna Slaysman. This trail ride is a favorite TROT tradition and has something for everyone! 3 ride leaders so you can choose your own pace. Riders will meet at Anna’s farm in Dickerson, MD. A potluck is planned for after the ride. Contact Anna Slaysman at 301 972 8187.

Judged Pleasure Ride - Saturday June 7th
TROT’s Judged Pleasure Ride was a great sucess. The scores and the awards are now available as are photos with all proceeds going to TROT SAR. Congratulations to all and thanks to Janet Drazek and Marilynn Miller and all our volunteers.

Callithea Farm Canal Loop - Saturday June 14th
2 hours. Mostly walking. Horses must be ok with bikes, stroller’s bridges and kayaks. The canal is busy on the weekends. A potluck is planned for after the ride. Contact Naomi Manders 301 279 7994.

Woodstock Equestrian Park, Beallsville, MD - Saturday June 21st
This ride is paced for gaited horses, so there will be no cantering. Nongaited horses that have manners and control and are okay with a fast walk or slow jog trot pace are also welcome. A two-hour ride; box lunches and drinks will provided at the end of the ride for $10, ordered in advance. (Choice of chicken, beef or veggie) RAIN DATE Sunday June 22. Email Karen Kraushaar or call her at 301 467 6433.

Catoctin Mountain Park - near Frederick - Saturday July 12th
Mostly walking. Steep, rocky trail, shoes recommended. Potluck planned for after the ride. Contact Marilyn Miller 301 898-7274.

Goshen Hunt Club Gallop Through the Grapes - Sugarloaf Mountain – Saturday August 2nd
TROT members invited to participate in this event. Guided trail ride with winery tour, wine tasting and delectable French cuisine to follow. One hour (approx.) trail ride begins at 4:30 pm sharp with two groups, one being faster. Cost is $60. RSVP by July 25th. Menu, forms, directions available.

Piney Run - Carroll County –- Saturday August 23rd
This will be a mostly walk and trot ride but there might be some cantering. Pot luck – to be determined. Contact Melinda Bennett 410 875 0481.

Little Bennett Park - Monday September 1st
It’s hard to think about the end of summer already, but we’ve got exciting plans for Labor Day! We are hoping to have several different groups to allow for varied riding speeds. Maureen and Jim Henry & Marilynn Miller will host a Breakfast ride. Please contact Maureen at 301 371-4868 to sign up for the ride.

TROTSAR is proud to offer a clinic by Scot Hansen, Self Defense for Trail Riders. Scot is a retired mounted police officer and offers a lifetime of experience. The clinic fee is $100; auditors are $25. It will take place on October 4th and 5th with 4 sessions available each day in Bryans Road, Maryland. Here is a flyer with complete details and here is an application form with required waivers. For further details you may email Tomi' Finkle or phone her at 301-412-5249.

Trail Guides: These volunteers are happy to show Trot members their favorite trails on an individual basis. Contact them for trail information or, maybe, a personal guided trial ride!

Montgomery Agricultural Farm Park, Annapolis Rock - Deneen Martin 301-253-2955
Cactoctin Mountain Park, Little Bennett - Marilynn Miller 301-898-7274
Woodstock Equestrian Park, Beallsville - Karen Kraushaar - kraushaar@verizon.net or 301-208-0767.
Patuxent State Park, Rachel Carson, Rock Creek Park - Laury Lobel - laurylobel@verizon.net or 301-774-9595
Patapsco State Park, Marriottsville Rd. - Elizabeth Baran - weekdays - home 410-442-5006, cell 410-245-8942