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Check out RFD TV   - Tuesday, September 7, the BEST OF AMERICA RIDE airs on RFD TV - this is the segment that was filmed in our own Cleveland MetroParks and was sponsored by Cuyahoga County OHC - can be seen on Time Warner Channel 229, Direct TV Channel 345 or Dish Network Channel 231.

Just a reminder that if you are interested in the club trip to Allegheny State Park, September 24 - 26 there are only 3 sites lift.  Cost for camping for the weekend is $41.  Don't forget your wellness certificate from your vet.  You will need to carry this when you travel to New York.    Call New York State Park at 1-716-354-9121 to make your reservations or call Nate at 440-610-9241 with questions.

Next membership meeting is Monday, September 20 at 7:00 at Carlisle Visitor Center, Black River Room.  Main topic will be nomination of officers for the upcoming year.

FOR SALE:  Everything needed to mount to sliding stall doors: two 8' box rails with four flexible hangers, six track brackets, and nuts and bolts for mounting.  Very good condition.  Asking $150.

Brown western pony saddle for large mini or small pony.  New sheepskin lining, girth and Navaho pad.  Excellent condition.  $100 firm.

If interested call Sharon Substanley at 440-839-9023 in Wakeman, Ohio.

Please ride at Wellington!!

The parks are very disappointed they are not seeing horses at Wellington.  They are questioning any plans for expansion because they walked the trails and saw 0 hoof prints.  Please take some time and ride there.  Stop in, look around and lay down some tracks.

WE NEED EYES AT CHARLEMONT RESERVATION

Over the past several days, it appears four wheelers are going in after dark and riding the bridle trails at Charlemont Reservation.  Of course, it is muddy and soft and the trails both on the south side and the north are suffering extensive damage.

It has been reported to the MetroParks, but we need your help.  If you are riding in the park, or driving in the area please observe any suspicious behavior.  Please note the type of vehicles, license plate number, color of vehicles, etc. and report this information to either Vicki Mienert at 419-929-3026 or you can call me at 440-225-2457.

Thanks for your help.

Sandy

Lorain County's Regional Ride is September 10-12.  People are needed to help out on various committees.  Contact Nate Reader at 440-610-9241.  Think about any items you have to donate to the Chinese Auction.  Contact Linda Wells at 440-315-9754.

GRAND OPENING OF WELLINGTON BRIDLE TRAILS

LORAIN COUNTY OHC MEMBERS plan on attending the ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open Wellington Bridle Trails to trail riders.  After months of planning and with eighteen of our members putting their backs to the grindstone on May 8th and 9th, the trails are now ready to be ridden. 

The festivities will be this Sunday, May 16th - join us at 12:30 for cake and light refreshments.  The ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 1:30 pm.  About 15 minutes before the ribbon cutting, we will mount our horses, line up behind the ribbon and let the festivities begin.

Representatives from OHC and the Metro Parks will do the honors.

AS ALWAYS - HORSES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE ASPHALT SURFACES!

Wellington Reservation is located at 535 Jones Road off of RTE 58.  Horse rigs must use the graveled overflow parking lot, PLEASE BE REMINDED THAT THIS LOT IS NOT JUST FOR HORSE RELATED VECHICLES - IT IS ALSO A OVERFLOW LOT FOR THE VISITOR CENTER.  All horse related vehicles must be backed in an organized manner so that non-horse vehicles can park there if necessary.

Any questions contact Vicki Meinert at 419-577-0400 or Sandy Shudy at 440-225-2457.

See you on Sunday - Sandy

Diana Shick has volunteered to take over the membership chairperson position.  Thanks Diana!!

Congratulations to Madison Price for winning FIRST PLACE in the OHC Youth Program!Way to go Madison!!!

Madison Price took first place in the state for the youth program.  she received a check for $500.00.  This program is based on points you receive being involved in activities such as having a horse, taking care of the horse, cleaning, grooming, etc. and also being involved with club actifities and school attendance and involvement there also.  Any kind of volunteer work and over all participation in club and horse related events also counts.

2009 Trail Miles Awards for Lorain County OHC

Men's Division:

  1. Bill Gullett       2612 miles ridden
  2. Dave Duncan     742
  3. Bill Garn             730
  4. Bob Klein           690
  5. Jim Wallace         465
  6. Tom Tomes          455

Honorable mention - Rodney Harrison 441

Women's Division

  1. Diane Scharich     2705 miles ridden
  2. Sandy Krupp        1660
  3. Brenda Lang         1598
  4. Kelly Denes          1376
  5. Lynne Cagnina      1328
  6. Kathy Duncan       1006

Honorable mention - Deb Eskut

Youth Division

  1. Brad Cuthbert         690 miles ridden
  2. Madison Price         476
  3. Paige Monyak         272
  4. Kelsey Monyak       266
  5. Karley Krupp          199
  6. Jeanine Pycraft         137

Honorable mention Austin Dorer - 5 miles

Saddle Hours

  1. Tom Tomes 300 hrs.
  2. Judy Anderson 200 hrs.
  3. Glenn Fruehauf 168 hrs.
  4. Marcia Fruehauf 118 hrs.
  5. Madison Price 113 hrs.
  6. Floyd Wells 100 hrs.