Barre Riding & Driving Club

Judged Pleasure Ride

May 10, 2008

We are trying something new this year for our spring ride. We are offering an optional judged trail ride. Both the 13 & 20 mile rides will be judged. Find out how trail savvy your horse really is. Those who wish to be judged will negotiate obstacles that can be found out on the trail. Ribbons will be awarded to each class.

NEHT RIDE
Trails: 13 & 20 miles                             Registration: 8:00 AM                                          Ride Out by 10:30 AM                                       Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.  20 mile ride eats lunch on trail.                                                    Negative Coggins Test Required.                    Camping Allowed Friday - Sunday

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

Pictures below were taken by photographer Renee Goodwin from our Fall 2007 trail ride. These pictures and more may be purchased from Renee through her website at www.freewebs.com/mane-impressions/index.htm

Spring & Fall Trail Rides

May 10

October 11 - 13

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 Registration Form

Judged Ride Form

Fall Trail Ride 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.