Barre Riding & Driving Club

Pleasure Ride

*Location Change*

We are back to Barre at Felton Field

Unfortunately not at the Domnarski Farm in Ware, MA

       May 7, 2011

 We are so excited to offer you a different venue for our spring trail ride this year. We will be at

The Domnarski Farm          77 Bacon Rd, Ware MA.       (off Rte 32 near Walmart Plaza)

The Domnarski's have access to beautiful New England trails on State and private property. They have graciously allowed us to have our ride at their farm.

We are offering  8 & 15 mile trails. We will have our famous Egg McFelton Sandwiches along with other breakfast items and of course a wonderful lunch.

Camping is allowed but is limited. You must notify the ride chairperson if you plan to camp.

There will be water for the horses. Port-a-potties will be available. Please remove all hay and manure from the property. There are no electrical hook ups. 

Easy access from Rte 90.

We hope you are as excited about the change in our trail ride as we are.

Trail Map

Domnarski Farm

NEHT RIDE
Trails: 8 & 15 miles                             Registration: 8:00 AM                             Ride Out: 10:30 AM                                Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.                         Negative Coggins Test Required.                Camping Allowed

Riding Helmets required for all riders 18 years and younger. BRDC STRONGLY  recommends helmets to be worn by all riders.                            

Spring & Fall

Trail Rides

2011

May 7

 &

October 8 & 9

We offer two organized trail rides for riding enthusiasts from all over New England.  We are affiliated with NEHT.

We have many beautiful trails along the Ware River watershed. They consist of cart roads, woods trails and beautiful railroad beds.

We serve fresh home cooked meals after a long day of riding along with some great entertainment. We encourage camping with your horse. Please contact Margo Petracone for more information.

Spring Ride Form

Fall Ride Reg. Form

Please fill out both spring registration and judged forms if you plan to do the judged spring ride.

 Trail Etiquette

• Request permission to pass another rider. Call out "passing on left (right)". Wait for response from other rider before passing.
• Never pass at a gait faster than a trot. If the horse(s) ahead becomes unruly, slow down or stop until the other horse calms down.
• Always ride at least one horse length apart.
• Tail  Ribbon colors: RED - kicks, YELLOW- stallion, GREEN - novice or green horse and or rider.
• Always travel on the right hand side of the road, single file.
• When crossing busy roads or  intersection, cross in groups if possible. Make sure everyone is ready to cross together.
• Crossing drinkable water; wait till last horse has drunk before moving on.
• When riding in a group, take into account the ability of all riders. Do not ride beyond a rider's capability.
• Lead rider should ask all riders if they are ready  to move up in gait.
• Lead rider should yell out when transitioning done to a slower gait or stopping.
• Use common sense and courtesy,  Keep you and your horse safe.