April 20: Shenandoah Trail Riders and Horseman's Association Trail Ride - Oak Ridge Ranch, Edinburg, VA. www.strha.org or 540-984-7297.
April 25 - 27: Genito Trail Ride - 1080 Watkins Road, La Crosse, VA 23950. Gates open Friday at 12 noon. Primitive camping, water provided for horses. Lunch provided on trail for a donation. Dinner provided on Saturday night. Open to all riders. Come for the weekend and have fun. Nelson or Chyrel Baird, 434-729-9141 or 434-774-1332, nelsonandchyrelbaird@embarqmail.com or
https://www.facebook.com/events/691433040890252/
April 25 - 28: Cedar Run Ranch ACTHA Trail Ride - Cumberland, VA with Kenny Harlow. Portion of proceeds to support Heartland Horse Heros. Two-day challenge; gates open Friday at noon; ride Saturday and Sunday (trails open 9:30 AM - 3 PM). More than $1000 in prizes and awards presented both days including tack, stable equipment, feed and clothing; Sunday's ride offers $400 cash (pleasure/open pairs). For more info, contact Kenny Harlow, Kenny@kennyharlow.com or 434-983-2221.
April 26: Spring Valley Farm's Annual Horse & Tack Sale - 1191 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Moneta, VA 24121. Click here for flyer.
April 26: Horse & Rider Yoga – Stafford, VA. Mounted and unmounted yoga to relax and focus both horse and rider. Deepen communication with your horse and yourself. Take home a practice you can use in the field, in the arena and on the trail. Space is very limited to ensure individual attention. Taught by an eRYT 200 certified yoga instructor and rider. www.willowmereweekends.com, evolutionjen@gmail.com or 540-752-2365.
April 26: St. Jude Ride - Mechanicsville Trail Riding Club hosting this ride at Millstone Farm, Quinton, VA. Cost is $30 per person. More info, Debbie Middleton, debbie.middleton@sscoop.com or www.mechanicsvilleridingclub.com
April 26: Fifth Annual Ride for Hope - South Boston, VA. A trail ride and wagon ride to benefit the Halifax County Cancer Association. Cost is $20 per person (includes dinner), $10 nonriders, free for children younger than 12. More info, Jamie, 434-579-0355, www.facebook.com/events/585259201553044/
April 27 - The Battlefield Equestrian Society Crystal Crown Judged Pleasure Ride - Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, VA. www.battlefieldequestriansociety.org
May 2 - 4: Amelia Springs Trail Ride - For more info and application, www.ameliaspringstrailride.com
May 3: Stable Open House - Semora, NC. Jibtopia Stables is having an Open House. Demos and pony ride and more! Click here for flyer.
May 3: Shenandoah Trail Riding and Horseman's Association Crystal Crown Judged Pleasure Ride - Shenandoah Valley, VA, www.strha.org
May 9 - 11: Eastern Shore Trail Ride - For more info and application, www.easternshoretrailride.com
May 9 - 11: Benefit Trail Ride for Cystic Fibrosis and Ava Crow - Genito Trails, 1080 Watkins Road, La Crosse, VA 23950.
https://www.facebook.com/events/220983328089278/
May 10: Belmead Stables and Riding Club Relay for Life Fun Ride - Belmead on the James, Powhatan, VA. Ride begins at 9 a.m. with lunch included at noon. Member cost: $25/person with free camping; nonmember, $25/person with $15/trailer for camping. For more information, contact Marilyn Catlett at 804.598.4907 or email marilyn_catlett@mindspring.com.
May 16 - 18: Andora Farm And Stables Fourth Annual Gathering - Culpeper, VA. Andora Farm is home to the trail riding television show Best of America by Horseback hosted by Tom Seay. To register, call 540-829-9555, www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com
May 17: 13th Annual St. Jude Trail Ride - Southeastern Farriers and Horseowners Association is hosting their 13th Annual Saddle Up for St. Jude Ride. This year, we will riding in a new location! We will ride out from Royal Textiles, 939 Fire Tower Road, Yanceyville, NC 27379. The ride begins at 10:00 a.m. Negative Coggins required. No alcoholic beverages allowed. This ride is about 4-5 hours long. We will stop to take a break so bring a snack to enjoy. Dinner will be provided immediately following the ride. Please bring your chair. Cost is $25.00 for adults & $15.00 for children (this includes dinner). $10 donation for dinner guests who are unable to ride but would still like to join us to eat. 100% of the proceeds goes to the Children's Hospital for St. Jude. For more info, call David & Cheryl Tuggle, 434-792-3811. Click here for more info.
May 17: Lonesome Dove Therapeutic Riding Center Trail Ride - Belmead on the James, Powhatan, VA. Trail ride is a fundraiser for the therapeutic program dedicated to veterans. Sign-in between 9 a.m. and noon; trails open 9:30 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. Lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. For more information, contact program director Clint Arrington (804.357.9524 or email ldequestriancenter@yahoo.com; www.ldequestriancenter.com).
May 18: Shenandoah Trail Riders and Horseman's Association Trail Ride for St. Jude's Children Hospital - George Washington National Forest, Uncle Tom's Park. More info, www.strha.org or 540-984-7297.
May 18 - 20: Central VA Horse Rescue Benefit Ride - La Crosse, VA. Rosemont Winery will have a wine tasting $5/person (hitching posts at winery for horses; purchases will be delivered). Lunch will be provided on the trails by the Lake Gaston Fire Department; dinner at 5:30 and music at 7. Admission by donation ($20 minimum per person, which includes dinner Saturday and music Friday and Saturday night). Camping available Friday and Saturday nights. For more information, call Christy (434.917.2467) or Beth Quinn (434.917.3348), or http://www.centralvahorserescue.com/benefit-trail-ride/.
May 23 - 25: Montebello Fall Camp & Ride -Montebello Volunteer Fire & Emergency Services is very pleased to announce that we will be hosting a trail ride. montebellotrails@gmail.com or website https://sites.google.com/site/montebellotrailrides/
May 23 - 25: Special Olympics NC Horse Ride - Ivanhoe, VA at the Ivanhoe Horse Show Grounds, 527 Trestle Road. For more info, https://www.facebook.com/events/433052320149449/
May 25: United States Trail Ride Inc Annual Memorial day Benefit Pleasure Ride - Middleburg, VA. More info, Diane Connolly, dconnolly24@gmail.com or www.ustrailride.org
May 31: Richmond Ride - Richmond, VA. Annual ride through historic Richmond (urban and residential areas) from 9 a.m. until noon to support Friends of the Richmond Mounted Squad. Riders must be 12 years of age or older; riders younger than 18 must have signed release form. Event held rain or shine, unless extreme weather. For more information, contact Sue Mullins at slgmramsey@gmail.com or group website at http://www.frmsva.com/index.html.
May 30 - June 1: Southside Virginia Saddle Club Trail Ride - South Hill, VA. Click here for more info.
May 30 - June 1: Sandhill's Spring 2014 Trail Ride - Hoffman, NC. Click here for flyer.
June 1: Ride with Pride Trail Ride - Deerfield, VA. Ride in the George Washington National Forest. Click here for flyer.
June 6 - 8: Red Oak Hollow Trail Ride - 575 Tates Mill Road, Red Oak, VA 23964. Click here for flyer.
June 13 - 15: Bull Run Hunt 2014 Camping Weekend - Locust Hill Preserve, 8070 North James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/385103751624585/
June 20 - 22: VHC/VQHA Ride at Fort Pocahontas - 13198 Sturgeon Point Road, Charles City, VA 23030. This is 16 miles west of Williamsburg or 37 miles east of Richmond on Route 5.This is a historical trail ride at Fort Pocahontas at Wilson's Wharf (next to Sherwood Forest Plantation). Come for the day or the weekend. Meals on Saturday and Sunday provided with registrations. Primitive camping, no hook-ups. No stalls. Portable corrals and electric fences are permitted. Please, limit your space to no more than 12 x 12 per horse. AQHA will have a trail challenge open to all breeds. For more info, contact Cathette Plumer, 804-370-8631 or Cahtette@aol.com Click here for flyer.
September 19 - 21: Amelia Springs Trail Ride - For more info and application, www.ameliaspringstrailride.com
September 26 - 28: Craig Cameron Clinic - Fish Tail Bar G, 2652 Benefit Road, Chesapeake, VA. Click here for the flyer.
October 3 - 5: Eastern Shore Trail Ride - www.EasternShoreTrailRide.com
October 18: Belmead Stables and Riding Club ACTHA Halloween Ride - Belmead on the James, Powhatan; VA. Sign-in between 8–9 a.m.; trails open 10 a.m. Lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. For more information, contact Marilyn Catlett at 804-598-4907 or email marilyn_catlett@mindspring.com.
October 19: Nokesville Horse Society Crystal Crown Judged Pleasure Ride - Sky Meadows State Park, Delaplane, VA. Contact Kim Jones (540.937.0906) or email ksjones07@yahoo.com.
October 24 - 26: Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department Benefit Trail Ride - Two rides: long is 17 miles, short is 9 miles. Overnight camping is available at no charge; campers allowed after Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. Trophies for oldest horse, youngest rider, and Halloween costume. Contact Deb Miloslavich at honeymoonhollow@hotmail.com for more information.
November 15: Belmead Stables and Riding Club "Scrabble" Ride - Belmead on the James, Powhatan; VA. Ride begins at 9 a.m. with lunch included at noon. Member cost: $25/person with free camping; nonmember, $25/person with $15/trailer for camping. For more information, contact Marilyn Catlett at 804.598.4907 or email marilyn_catlett@mindspring.com.
April 25 - 27: Genito Trail Ride - 1080 Watkins Road, La Crosse, VA 23950. Gates open Friday at 12 noon. Primitive camping, water provided for horses. Lunch provided on trail for a donation. Dinner provided on Saturday night. Open to all riders. Come for the weekend and have fun. Nelson or Chyrel Baird, 434-729-9141 or 434-774-1332, nelsonandchyrelbaird@embarqmail.com or
https://www.facebook.com/events/691433040890252/
April 25 - 28: Cedar Run Ranch ACTHA Trail Ride - Cumberland, VA with Kenny Harlow. Portion of proceeds to support Heartland Horse Heros. Two-day challenge; gates open Friday at noon; ride Saturday and Sunday (trails open 9:30 AM - 3 PM). More than $1000 in prizes and awards presented both days including tack, stable equipment, feed and clothing; Sunday's ride offers $400 cash (pleasure/open pairs). For more info, contact Kenny Harlow, Kenny@kennyharlow.com or 434-983-2221.
April 26: Spring Valley Farm's Annual Horse & Tack Sale - 1191 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Moneta, VA 24121. Click here for flyer.
April 26: Horse & Rider Yoga – Stafford, VA. Mounted and unmounted yoga to relax and focus both horse and rider. Deepen communication with your horse and yourself. Take home a practice you can use in the field, in the arena and on the trail. Space is very limited to ensure individual attention. Taught by an eRYT 200 certified yoga instructor and rider. www.willowmereweekends.com, evolutionjen@gmail.com or 540-752-2365.
April 26: St. Jude Ride - Mechanicsville Trail Riding Club hosting this ride at Millstone Farm, Quinton, VA. Cost is $30 per person. More info, Debbie Middleton, debbie.middleton@sscoop.com or www.mechanicsvilleridingclub.com
April 26: Fifth Annual Ride for Hope - South Boston, VA. A trail ride and wagon ride to benefit the Halifax County Cancer Association. Cost is $20 per person (includes dinner), $10 nonriders, free for children younger than 12. More info, Jamie, 434-579-0355, www.facebook.com/events/585259201553044/
April 27 - The Battlefield Equestrian Society Crystal Crown Judged Pleasure Ride - Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, VA. www.battlefieldequestriansociety.org
May 2 - 4: Amelia Springs Trail Ride - For more info and application, www.ameliaspringstrailride.com
May 3: Stable Open House - Semora, NC. Jibtopia Stables is having an Open House. Demos and pony ride and more! Click here for flyer.
May 3: Shenandoah Trail Riding and Horseman's Association Crystal Crown Judged Pleasure Ride - Shenandoah Valley, VA, www.strha.org
May 9 - 11: Eastern Shore Trail Ride - For more info and application, www.easternshoretrailride.com
May 9 - 11: Benefit Trail Ride for Cystic Fibrosis and Ava Crow - Genito Trails, 1080 Watkins Road, La Crosse, VA 23950.
https://www.facebook.com/events/220983328089278/
May 10: Belmead Stables and Riding Club Relay for Life Fun Ride - Belmead on the James, Powhatan, VA. Ride begins at 9 a.m. with lunch included at noon. Member cost: $25/person with free camping; nonmember, $25/person with $15/trailer for camping. For more information, contact Marilyn Catlett at 804.598.4907 or email marilyn_catlett@mindspring.com.
May 16 - 18: Andora Farm And Stables Fourth Annual Gathering - Culpeper, VA. Andora Farm is home to the trail riding television show Best of America by Horseback hosted by Tom Seay. To register, call 540-829-9555, www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com
May 17: 13th Annual St. Jude Trail Ride - Southeastern Farriers and Horseowners Association is hosting their 13th Annual Saddle Up for St. Jude Ride. This year, we will riding in a new location! We will ride out from Royal Textiles, 939 Fire Tower Road, Yanceyville, NC 27379. The ride begins at 10:00 a.m. Negative Coggins required. No alcoholic beverages allowed. This ride is about 4-5 hours long. We will stop to take a break so bring a snack to enjoy. Dinner will be provided immediately following the ride. Please bring your chair. Cost is $25.00 for adults & $15.00 for children (this includes dinner). $10 donation for dinner guests who are unable to ride but would still like to join us to eat. 100% of the proceeds goes to the Children's Hospital for St. Jude. For more info, call David & Cheryl Tuggle, 434-792-3811. Click here for more info.
May 17: Lonesome Dove Therapeutic Riding Center Trail Ride - Belmead on the James, Powhatan, VA. Trail ride is a fundraiser for the therapeutic program dedicated to veterans. Sign-in between 9 a.m. and noon; trails open 9:30 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. Lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. For more information, contact program director Clint Arrington (804.357.9524 or email ldequestriancenter@yahoo.com; www.ldequestriancenter.com).
May 18: Shenandoah Trail Riders and Horseman's Association Trail Ride for St. Jude's Children Hospital - George Washington National Forest, Uncle Tom's Park. More info, www.strha.org or 540-984-7297.
May 18 - 20: Central VA Horse Rescue Benefit Ride - La Crosse, VA. Rosemont Winery will have a wine tasting $5/person (hitching posts at winery for horses; purchases will be delivered). Lunch will be provided on the trails by the Lake Gaston Fire Department; dinner at 5:30 and music at 7. Admission by donation ($20 minimum per person, which includes dinner Saturday and music Friday and Saturday night). Camping available Friday and Saturday nights. For more information, call Christy (434.917.2467) or Beth Quinn (434.917.3348), or http://www.centralvahorserescue.com/benefit-trail-ride/.
May 23 - 25: Montebello Fall Camp & Ride -Montebello Volunteer Fire & Emergency Services is very pleased to announce that we will be hosting a trail ride. montebellotrails@gmail.com or website https://sites.google.com/site/montebellotrailrides/
May 23 - 25: Special Olympics NC Horse Ride - Ivanhoe, VA at the Ivanhoe Horse Show Grounds, 527 Trestle Road. For more info, https://www.facebook.com/events/433052320149449/
May 25: United States Trail Ride Inc Annual Memorial day Benefit Pleasure Ride - Middleburg, VA. More info, Diane Connolly, dconnolly24@gmail.com or www.ustrailride.org
May 31: Richmond Ride - Richmond, VA. Annual ride through historic Richmond (urban and residential areas) from 9 a.m. until noon to support Friends of the Richmond Mounted Squad. Riders must be 12 years of age or older; riders younger than 18 must have signed release form. Event held rain or shine, unless extreme weather. For more information, contact Sue Mullins at slgmramsey@gmail.com or group website at http://www.frmsva.com/index.html.
May 30 - June 1: Southside Virginia Saddle Club Trail Ride - South Hill, VA. Click here for more info.
May 30 - June 1: Sandhill's Spring 2014 Trail Ride - Hoffman, NC. Click here for flyer.
June 1: Ride with Pride Trail Ride - Deerfield, VA. Ride in the George Washington National Forest. Click here for flyer.
June 6 - 8: Red Oak Hollow Trail Ride - 575 Tates Mill Road, Red Oak, VA 23964. Click here for flyer.
June 13 - 15: Bull Run Hunt 2014 Camping Weekend - Locust Hill Preserve, 8070 North James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/385103751624585/
June 20 - 22: VHC/VQHA Ride at Fort Pocahontas - 13198 Sturgeon Point Road, Charles City, VA 23030. This is 16 miles west of Williamsburg or 37 miles east of Richmond on Route 5.This is a historical trail ride at Fort Pocahontas at Wilson's Wharf (next to Sherwood Forest Plantation). Come for the day or the weekend. Meals on Saturday and Sunday provided with registrations. Primitive camping, no hook-ups. No stalls. Portable corrals and electric fences are permitted. Please, limit your space to no more than 12 x 12 per horse. AQHA will have a trail challenge open to all breeds. For more info, contact Cathette Plumer, 804-370-8631 or Cahtette@aol.com Click here for flyer.
September 19 - 21: Amelia Springs Trail Ride - For more info and application, www.ameliaspringstrailride.com
September 26 - 28: Craig Cameron Clinic - Fish Tail Bar G, 2652 Benefit Road, Chesapeake, VA. Click here for the flyer.
October 3 - 5: Eastern Shore Trail Ride - www.EasternShoreTrailRide.com
October 18: Belmead Stables and Riding Club ACTHA Halloween Ride - Belmead on the James, Powhatan; VA. Sign-in between 8–9 a.m.; trails open 10 a.m. Lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. For more information, contact Marilyn Catlett at 804-598-4907 or email marilyn_catlett@mindspring.com.
October 19: Nokesville Horse Society Crystal Crown Judged Pleasure Ride - Sky Meadows State Park, Delaplane, VA. Contact Kim Jones (540.937.0906) or email ksjones07@yahoo.com.
October 24 - 26: Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department Benefit Trail Ride - Two rides: long is 17 miles, short is 9 miles. Overnight camping is available at no charge; campers allowed after Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. Trophies for oldest horse, youngest rider, and Halloween costume. Contact Deb Miloslavich at honeymoonhollow@hotmail.com for more information.
November 15: Belmead Stables and Riding Club "Scrabble" Ride - Belmead on the James, Powhatan; VA. Ride begins at 9 a.m. with lunch included at noon. Member cost: $25/person with free camping; nonmember, $25/person with $15/trailer for camping. For more information, contact Marilyn Catlett at 804.598.4907 or email marilyn_catlett@mindspring.com.
