2010 - Lorain County OHC Calendar of Events

Note:   CVC = Carlisle Visitor Center, Black River Room

            EQ CTR= Carlisle Equestrian Center, Pavilion 1

January01 Fri.New Year's Day
02 Sat.Removal of Christmas Display from Carlisle @ 10 am

09 Sat.

Rain date for removal of Christmas display @ 10 am
18 Mon

Membership meeting at CVC @ 6:30   Event: Soup Night - bring soup or side dish to share.  Topic: Hocking Hills Weekend sites and cabin.  Sites are reserved for Oct 8-10 and are $90 per site & $250 for the cabin.  If your name is selected you must pay the fee for the campsite at this meeting.  Questions - Sandy Shudy 440-225-2457

February06 Sat.Ground Hog Day Ride @ Carlisle Equestrian Center @ 12 noon. Contact Person - Brenda Lang @ 440-315-8775
15 MonMembership meeting at CVC @ 7 pm.  Speaker: Doug Kane - Icelandic Horses
March14 SunWearing of the Green - St. Patrick's Day Ride @ Carlisle Equestrian Center @ 11 am.  Nate's Pot of Stew will be served at 1 pm - bring a side dish to share.  Meet for lunch at Pavilion #1.  Contact person - Jim Wallace 330-723-5765
15 MonMembership Meeting at CVC @ 6:30 pm.  Event: Corn Beef & Cabbage - bring a side dish to share.  Contact  Sandy Shudy at 440-255-2457 to help with the dinner.  Topic: Trail Mile Awards presented by Brenda Lang
27 SatNight at the Races @ Northfield Park.  Buffet at 6:00 pm; Racing at 7:00 pm.  Contact Nate Reader @440-610-9241 for tickets.
April08-112009 Equine Affaire at Columbus Fairgrounds
17  SatTrail Maintenance @ Charlemont @ 9 am, Hot Dog Lunch.  Contact Vicki Meinert 419-929-3026
19  Mon.Membership Meeting at CVC @ 7 pm Speaker: Representative from Operation Lifesaver - Tips for Equestrians
24 Sat.Pie Ride @ Carlisle Eq. Center @ 10 am.  Bring a pie to share - Pavilion #2 from 12:30 pm til 2:00 pm.  Contact Sue Mollica 216-389-9404.
May01 SatDay Ride @ Hinckley Reservation @ 11 am.  Contact Person - Nate Reader 440-610-9241
08 & 9 SatWork Party for Wellington Bridle Trails, 535 Jones Road (off Rt. 58), Wellington.  Work entails putting in culvert pipes and trail maintenance.  Bring your pruning shears, hand saws, rakes, etc.  Meet at 9 am.  Hot Dog lunch provided.
17 MonMembership Meeting @ Carlisle Equestrian Center, Pavilion 1, Pot luck at 6:30 pm.  Grooming Clinic.  Demo of a shedding stone and body clipping. 
22 - 23Overnight camping at Carlisle Equestrial Center.  Saturday - potluck dinner @ 6:30 at Pavilion #1.  Bonfire later.  Contact Person - Bill Gullet at 440-926-2246
22 Sat.Also scheduled for May 22 is the St. Jude's Benefit Ride @ 11 am.  Contact is Tara Gifford 440-350-1658.
30 Sun.

Huntington Memorial Day Parade @ noon.  Meet with your horses behind United Church of Huntington,      26677 St. Rte. 58 at 11:30 am.  Following the parade there is a Chicken Dinner at the Huntington Town Hall.  These tickets need to be purchased in advance by contacting Val Greenfield at 440-724-8434.

June04 - 06Join Cuyahoga OHC for their America by Horseback trail ride.  Reservations are required.  Contact Ken Skoczen at 216-225-0223.  Information on this event is available at their website www.cuyahogacountyohc.com
12 Sat.Urban Youth Day at Carisle Equestrian Center.  Contact Bill Gullet 440-926-2246.
21 Mon.Membership Meeting @ Carlisle Equestrian Center, Pavilion 1, Pot luck at 6:30 pm.
18 - 20Pleasant Hill Lake Campout Weekend.  Pot luck Dinner on Saturday.  Contact Sandy Shudy 440-225-2457
July04 SatIndependence Day - Horse Parades at Rochester and Wellington - times to be announced.  Contact Person - Bill Gullett at 440-926-2246
10 SatDay Ride at Wetmore @ 11 am.  Meet at Wetmore Trail Head.  Contact Jim Wallace 330-723-5765.
17 Sat(Weekend Campout at Bark Camp - Canceled!)  Day ride @ Mohican Sat. July 17 @ 11:00 am.  Contact Sandy Shudy 440-225-2457.
19  MonMembership Meeting @ Carlisle Equestrian Center, Pavilion 1.  Pot luck at 6:30 pm.
 22  Thurs@Lagrange Lion's Parade.  Contact person is Brenda Lang 440-315-8775.
30- Aug. 1Weekend Campout at Harry Hughes Equestrian Area. With trail riding at Oak Openings - Pot Luck Dinner Saturday. Contact Sandy Shudy 440-225-2457.
August14   SatUrban Youth Day @ Carlisle Equestrian Center.  Contact person Bill Gullett 440-926-2246
16 MonMembership Meeting @ Carlisle Equestrian Center, Pavilion 1.  Pot luck at 6:30 pm.
21  Sat.Trail maintenance at Wellington.  Please meet at the parking lot at 9 am.  The amount of work needed here is considerable so loppers would be a good idea along with saws.  Contact Vicki if you need ideas as to what you should bring.   Contact Vicki Meinert 419-577-0400.
23-29Lorain County Fair Week - Wellington Fairgrounds
28   SatRain Date for Charlemont Trail Maintenance 
Sept.06   SatLabor Day Observed
10 - 12Regional Ride @ Charlemont - Camping at Clare-Mar.  Poker Run Sat.  Pot Luck Dinner Saturday.  Contact Nate Reader 440-610-9241.
20 Mon.Membership Meeting at CVC @ 7 pm.  Topic: Nominations of Officers for 2011.
24 - 26Weekend Campout at Allegheny State Park - Red House.  You need to make reservations--space is limited.  Call Allegheny direct by calling 1-716-354-9121.  $41 for weekend.    Contact Nate Reader 440-610-9241.

25   Sat

Erie County OHC's Poker Run @ Edison Woods
25 -   26Overnight campout at Carlisle Equestrial Center - Chili Pot Luck Dinner Saturday 6:30 pm Pavilion #1 - Bonfire on Saturday  Contact Bill Gullet 440-926-2246.
26 Sun.Lorain County OHC Benefit Ride @ Carlisle Equestrian Center @ 10 am
October3 SunDay Ride at Malabar Farms @ 12 noon.  Contact Person - Jim Wallace 330-723-5765.
8-10Hocking Hills Weekend @ Three Reasons Ranch.  Plan for a Pot Luck Dinner on Saturday.  Note: Lottery for a site & the cabin will already have been done at our January membership meeting.  Contact Person - Sandy Shudy 440-225-2457.
18 MonMembership Meeting @ Budi's Farm.  Pot luck at 6:30 pm.  Topic: Election of Officers for 2011.
30 SatHalloween Costume Contest Day Ride at Carlisle @ ll am.  Refreshments after the ride.   Contact Person - Diane Scharich 440-748-4210.
November06 SatPut up Christmas Display @ Carlisle @ 11 am
13 SatRain date for putting up Christmas Display
15 MonMembership Meeting @ CVC @ 6:30 pm.  Chili Night - Bring chili or a side dish to share.
25 Thur.Thanksgiving Day
27 SatTurkey Trot Day Ride at Carlisle @ 11 am.  Contact person - Sandy Shudy 440-225-2457.
December04 Sat.Lorain County OHC's Annual Christmas Party at United Church of Huntington, 26677 St. Rt. 58.  6:00 pm appetizers, 6:30 pm dinner followed by a gift exchange.  Contact to be announced.