Ride Schedule for 2011.
Introduction to North Tract – Saturday
March 26 (rain date March 27). Ride Leader Barbara Sollner-Webb
We will have a TROT ride at the "North Tract" of "Patuxent
Research Refuge" (part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, formerly
known as the "Fort Meade Trails") in eastern Laurel, MD. This
vast tract is part of America’s only wildlife refuge devoted to research,
established in 1936 by President Roosevelt, but it also offers wildlife-related
activities including horseback riding, hiking, biking, etc. [These
other users are generally very respectful of horses.]
For details on this ride see our
information sheet for this ride.
Contact Barbara at home
(301-604-5619) or work (410-955-6278) or e-mail bsw@jhmi.edu
Woodstock Park - Sunday, April 10th, Ride leaders
Lisa Troutman and Andrea Caplan
Beautiful trails along grassy fields, in the woods, and some gravel roads. There
are stream crossings and several wooden bridges. The ride will be
2 – 3 hours, at a medium pace (walk and trot). Bring water
for your horse as there is no water at the trailer parking area. Please
bring a lunch and chair for afterward. Ample parking on west side
of Rt 28. Event will be canceled if we have significant rain 48 hours prior
to the ride. In the saddle at 10 AM.
Contact: Lisa at: 410-489-5101 or email cat.home@verizon.net or
Andrea at: 301-346-5716 or email andrea@thebodypolitic.net
Naval Academy Dairy Farm Saturday April
16, 2011 (rain date sunday the 17th)- Ride
Leader Jeff Dwyer
Join us on a trail ride on the beautiful 860 acre Dairy Farm originally
owned by the Naval Academy. Trails are around fields, along streams
and power lines. Some steep hills and stream crossings. Grazing
stop by the Dairy Farm cemetery. Pace is walk/trot and some canter.
There are streams in the park for your horse to drink but no water at the
parking lot so plan accordingly. There is water available at the barns
to fill your buckets. Your horse will not need shoes or boots. Bring
your drink, chair, and lunch for afterward. In the saddle at 10
am.
Contact: Jeff Dwyer at 410-320-1327.
Gunpowder Falls State Park/Sweet Air
- Saturday, April 23, Ride leader Karen Penharlow and Joyce Browning
Approximately 3 hours (maybe 9 miles?) starting at 10 AM on well maintained,
well marked trails, some hills, a few water crossings, some rocky ground.
Horses must be used to hikers and bikers. Two groups will be available. The
first group will be walk, trot and a little canter. The second group will
be a walking ride (with an added bonus discussion of wildflower identification!). Plan
on lunch after the ride! Hotdogs, hamburgers, buns, condiments
and water will be provided. Bring chips, a dessert or something
else to share with the group :) Event will
be canceled if we have significant rain 48 hours prior to the event. In
the saddle at 10 am , Location: Gunpowder Falls State Park/Sweet Air (Harford/Baltimore
Counties).
Contact: Karen Penharlow at 410-236-9365 or email
- KlawPaws@aol.com
Rocky Gorge Watershed Burtonsville/Laurel
Saturday,
May 14, Ride leaders: Terry Ledley, Barbara & Denis Webb
Come join us on these spectacularly scenic (and actually non-rocky) trails
along the Patuxent River’s Rocky George Reservoir. Terry will lead
a walking ride and Barbara and Denis will lead a faster paced group. If
we are lucky we might even spy our nesting bald eagles. A pot-luck meal
at the Webb’s will cap off the fun. Please call Terry to make your
reservation.
In the saddle at 11AM, Location: Burtonsville/Laurel,
Contact: Terry Ledley
at 301-776-2661
Agricultural History Farm Park - Saturday,
May 21, Ride leader Deneen Martin
The Agricultural History Park is a beautiful place to ride with its mowed
grassy paths and shady forest trails w/creeks, woods, open
fields and bridges. We will have ride leaders for all levels of experience.
There are streams in the park for your horse to drink from but no water
at the parking lot so plan accordingly. Your horse will not need shoes
or boots. Bring your drink, chair, and something to share at a potluck
afterwards.
In the saddle at 10 AM, Location/parking: Agricultural History Farm, 18400
Muncaster Road, Derwood MD. Drive to the end of the long asphalt driveway
where it dead ends at the parking lots around the Cooperative Extension
building. Turn left onto the gravel road and park in the grassy area by
the asphalt parking lot. Rain date May 22.
Contact: Deneen at 301-253-2955 or email deneenmartin7@msn.com
Susquehanna State Park - Saturday, June 4 -
Ride leader Karen Penharlow
Duration
3+ Hours (approximately 10 miles?) starting at 10 AM on multi-use trails.
Horses must be fairly fit and be comfortable with hikers and bikers. There
is a short area on a public road (potentially with traffic), some steep
hills, water crossings, stairs (you can dismount & walk down
the stairs if needed), and a short area of the trail requires you to be
comfortable with heights and a drop-off. Walk, trot, canter and
potentially a hand-gallop. Event will be canceled if we have significant
rain 48 hours prior to the ride. In the saddle at 10 AM.
Location: Havre
de Grace, MD, Cecil County.
Contact: Karen Penharlow at 410-236-9365 or
email KlawPaws@aol.com
Calithea Farm Loop – Saturday June 11,
Ride leader Naomi Manders
This is an easy 1 1/2 hour experience
w/gentle slopes through the Park. Many Callithea horses are unshod, but
the towpath is hard. Pace is walk only and single file along towpath between
locks for about 2 miles (bikes, strollers, leashed dogs, canoes on canal)
and then back through the Park to complete the loop. One solid, short bridge
with rails. (The 2 locks have big wide bridges over the canal.) We have
a nice gazebo for afterwards - leader will bring lemonade & cookies
so plan to bring more edibles to share. In the saddle at 11 AM, Address:
15000 River Road, Potomac 20854
Contact: Naomi Manders at 301-279-7994 (cell
= day of ride only - 240-994-8129) –
email Naomimanders0@gmail.com
Liberty Reservoir – Saturday July 9th,
Ride leader Mary Prowell
This ride will be a combination of a dirt fire road that goes around Liberty
Reservoir and some woods trails that connect to it. The footing is mostly
good although there are some rocks on the fire road and part of the woods
trail is not well used. There will be a break for lunch or snacks around
noon. The pace will be walking and trotting with a possible canter depending
on the size and abilities of the group. The Reservoir is a pretty place
to ride with views of the water and through a mostly deciduous forest.
There can be hikers, bike riders and sometimes motor bikes on the fire
road so horses should be able to deal with those things. Plan to be out
for 2½ to 3 hours. In the saddle at 10 AM. Location/parking:
Park on Deer Park Rd.
Contact Mary Prowell at 301-829-7709 or email boprow@aol.com
Codorus State Park, Hanover, PA -
Saturday July 23, Ride leader Nancy Harmon - CANCELLED
DUE TO HEAT !!!!
8+ miles of trails. Ranger Trail travels over rolling hills,
through forests and fields, crosses streams and passes near Lake Marburg.
There are many views of the lake, including Ranger Overlook which has benches
and hitching posts. The ride will be about 2 hours, at a fast walk. Plenty
of water. Mostly ride in the shade. Shoes not needed. Great
parking, port-a-potty, picnic tables and water to take your
horse afterwards and sponge down. Potluck after ride. We'll
provide grills, condiments, ice, paper goods, and rolls. Bring
your own meat, drink, and a dish to share. Ready to Ride at 10 am.
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/codorus.aspx
Directions: If coming from Frederick or Montgomery Counties:
Get yourself to Hanover, PA however is best for you. From PA 116,
go through Hanover. Turn right onto PA 216 east and go three miles to the
park. Cross 3 bridges and turn onto Sinsheim Road (only one way you can
turn) immediately after the 3rd bridge. Follow signs for trailer
parking. The 40-trailer parking lot is off of the Main Launch Day
Use Area entrance road.
Contact Nancy Harmon at 301-639-4448
or email: horsingAroundHoney@hotmail.com
Rockburn Regional Park into Patapsco Valley
State Park-
Sunday August 7- Ride leader Jacquie
Cowan - WEATHER CANCELLATION
We will park and ride from Howard County’s Rockburn Regional Park
into Patapsco Valley State Park. Easy parking. Hilly trails
through the woods – plenty of shade, water crossings, and typically
no bugs. Shoes or boots recommended as there are some rocky area.
Expect mountain bikers with whom we have a good trail sharing relationship.
Pace will be walk-trot-gait ride lasting 3-4 hours. Ready to ride 9:30am.
Lunch at trailers after. RSVP 410-923-6157
Directions from Rt 100..exit 4 onto Meadowridge Rd north toward
Ellicott City. Turn right at first light onto Montgomery Rd. Left at next
light following Montgomery Rd. 1 mile left into Rockburn Park at Rockburn
Elementary School. Left into 1st parking lot and park in the grassy area
at the top and left. Do not forget clean up tools and water for you and
horse.
Contact Jacquie at 410-923-6157 or on day of ride
410-215-4979.
Patuxent River State Park (Georgia Avenue)
- Sunday, August 21st Ride leader Lisa Troutman
The pace will be mostly walk, trot, with some canter. This will be a scenic
ride along the edge of cropland and in the forest. There will be
river crossings and hills. This park is fairly rocky so horses may need
shoes or boots. Bring water for your horse as there is no water at the
trailer parking area. Please bring a lunch and chair for afterward. In
the saddle at 10 AM, Location/parking: Parking lot on Rt. 97 N (Georgia
Avenue). Parking is limited to less than 10 trailers.
Contact: Lisa Troutman
at: 410-489-5101 or email cat.home@verizon.net
RT & 3L Farm - Saturday August 27th. CANCELLED
A family owned farm. Nestled inside the small town of
Jefferson MD. Enjoy the hillside views that this farm has to offer. This
will be a 1 1/2 to 2 hr trail ride. Walk, some trot. Open
fields, some steep hills, some rocky paths. We shall follow like
elephants! This is a new farm for a group trail ride. We will
keep this a small group for this year a max of 12 mounts. Trailer
parking will be in a field. Water for horses can be provided. Drinks
will also be provide. Bring chairs and lunch for after the ride.11am
Ride time. Not to arrive before 10 am 4240 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson
MD 21755 RT & 3L Farm
Contact:
Katie Tessier at 240-876-6523
Judged Pleasure Ride - RT & 3L Farm - Saturday
September 17th - i.e. original date rained out; this is rain date.
Ride Manager Maureen Henry.
Location: RT & 3L Farm, 4240 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson, MD
Open to the public. Volunteers needed.
See page 1 of the September Newsletter for
information and pages 10, 11 for the entry form,
or contact Maureen Henry at maureenhenry@comcast.net
Catoctin Mountain Park – Saturday
September 24, 2011, Ride leader Marilyn Miller
Mostly
walking. Steep, rocky trail, shoes recommended. In the
saddle by 10 am. Limited trailer parking. Contact Marilyn
Miller 301 898-7274.
LOMH Horse Club Invitational – September
30,
October 1, 2, 2011
Come camp at the League of Maryland Horseman and
ride the trails at Patapsco State Park. There will be 3
different rides on Saturday with lunch on the trail; 1)
slow walk ride, 2) gaited ride and 3) medium ride
(walk, trot, canter). All meals provided. (optional - potluck contribution
of dessert or side dish for Saturday's meal).
$40 Call
Evelyn Burkhouse, 410-398-9749, to register and for
more information.
Upper Patuxent River
State Park, Damascus. October 8-9, 2011. Ride Leader: Suzanne Anderson
October 8, Saturday
This
ride will be a 2+ hour loop, at the walk with perhaps a jog, and returning
to the trailers for lunch. Bring something to share, and we’ll set
up a table under the awning and can even boil water for tea, coffee, or
cocoa.
October 9, Sunday
This
ride will be about 4 hours long, moving
briskly at gait/trot. Please bring a lunch you can pack on your saddle.
Both Days: The
trails are hilly but not too rocky. There will be river crossings and,
depending on the rainfall, mud or dust. Bring water for your horse as there
is no water at the trailer parking site. These are joint rides with the
Chesapeake Plantation Walking Horse (CPWH) club. On each day the pace will
accommodate the least experienced rider. If you want a slow easy ride,
please come Saturday. If you and your horse are eager to cover some ground,
please come on Sunday. You must be a member of TROT or CPWH to participate.
Both Days: Ready
to Ride (RTR) at 10:00 AM. That means IN the SADDLE. Please call or email
Suzanne so she can provide further details, keep a head count, and take
your phone #s in case of last minute changes.
Contact: Suzanne in the evenings at 301. 829.3881
or email trailsendfarm@verizon.net
Agricultural History Farm - Sunday, October
23, Ride leader Christiane Ritcher
Come and see the Agricultural History Park in the fall. It is a beautiful
place to ride with its mowed grassy paths and forest trails. There will
be creeks, woods, open fields and bridges. We will have both slow
and faster paced groups. There are streams in the park for your horse
to drink from but no water at the parking lot so plan accordingly. Your
horse will not need shoes or boots. Bring your sandwich and chair. There
will be sodas and water.
In the saddle at 10 AM, Location/parking: Agricultural History Farm,
18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood MD. Drive to the end of the long asphalt
driveway where it dead ends at the parking lots around the Cooperative
Extension building. Turn left onto the gravel road and park in the
grassy area by the asphalt parking lot.
Contact: Chris at 240-393-1217 or email lapado2000@gmail.com
Anacostia Park - Saturday, November 26th -
Led by John Angevine
This is a favorite TROT ride that closes out our ride season. Folks
who have
attended this ride say they are amazed with the spacious trails and beautiful
scenes along the Anacostia River so close to downtown DC. The ride
may encounter bikes, fishermen, some asphalt, as well as a scenic view
of the historic Lincoln Cemetery. Ride leaders will provide water
and granola bars.
In the saddle at: 10AM
Contact: John at 301-937-0014
Trail Guides: There are a number of TROT volunteers who
are happy to show Trot members their favorite trails on an individual basis.
These are listed on our
PARKS page.
