INDIANA TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Post Office Box 185 Farmland, IN 47340 Return Address Requested PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID NOBLESVILLE, IN PERMIT NO. 21 Trail Mix Join or Renew ITRA USE THIS FORM (Please Print) Membership renewal Due by Hoosier Horse Fair Name: Spouse: Address: City: St: Zip: Home Phone: Cell Phone: County: Email: Referring Member: Family Membership $ 20.00 Association (Club) Membership $ 25.00 Lifetime Membership $250.00 Trail Guide (postage-1 per member) $ 3.00 (2013 Trail Guide next Trail Guide will be published in 2016) Trail Fund Donation Amount $ Newsletter by US Postal Service Do not send hard copy will access Trail Mix on website Membership renewal due by Hoosier Horse Fair Indiana Trail Riders Mission Statement The purpose of the Indiana Trail Riders Association is to promote trail riding and equine activities in Indiana and the surrounding area. The Indiana Trail Riders are involved on the local, state, and national levels striving to promote and improve trails and campgrounds. We work actively on the legislative and administrative levels as well as sponsoring and organizing workdays on several recreational properties in the hope that the natural beauty we have enjoyed on horseback will be available for future generations as well. Mail completed form with check payable to ITRA at: Indiana Trail Riders Association, Inc. Post office Box 185 Farmland, IN 47340 Or use Paypal to renew on our website We re on the Web at: www.intrailriders.org. The EDGe (Email discussion Group) is a wonderful FREE communication tool for ITRA members with an internet connection. Send a blank e-mail to IndianaTrailRiders-subscribe@egroups.com Subscription is free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Advertise in the Trail Mix---Full Page $100.00, Half Page $50.00, Quarter Page $25.00, Bus Card Size Ad. $15.00. November, 2015 November, 2015 ITRA GOLD NUGGET CORPORATE SPONSOR ITRA BRONZE NUGGET CORPORATE SPONSOR ITRA TRAIL LEAD CORPORATE SPONSOR MARK YOUR CALENDERS Brown County Fall Clean-Up Nov. 28, 2015 Deam Lake Fundraiser November 7, 2015 O Bannon Fall Ride Cancelled The Official Publication of the Indiana Trail Riders Association, Inc. Deam Lake SRA - Horse Trail Fund Raiser Scheduled for November 7 th, 2015 By Barb Ferguson Indiana Trail Riders Association, Daniel Boone Distance Riders and Pekin Saddle Club has teamed up for Deam Lake Horse Trails. We would like to invite all horse riders and horse clubs to attend the Deam Lake SRA Horse Trail Fund Raiser. This fund raiser is for horse trail projects and has been very successfully held at O Bannon State Park in 2013. This year 2015 ITRA is hosting it at Deam Lake SRA, Borden, Indiana at the beautiful horse campground. ITRA is proud to partner with local Daniel Boone Distance Riders and Pekin Saddle Club for this event. Event information: Saturday November 7, 2015 come to ride for the day or camp overnight, at Deam Lake. All camping fees apply. Pitch-In-Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Meat is provided by hosting clubs and everyone is to bring a covered dish. At 7:00 p.m. Indiana Trail Riders Association Directors will talk about trail riding and camp ground projects going on in Indiana and the latest news about Indiana State requirements for the 2016 riding season. Daniel Boone Distance Riders and Pekin Saddle Club will speak about their clubs how much the trails mean to them, and how each club helps and has helped with trail maintenance here in Clark State Forest. Why we host this? ITRA wants to introduce a few of their Directors and let the horse clubs and the horse community know what we do as a volunteer horse trail organization. We also want to keep riders/campers and horse owners updated about DNR new equine projects and up and coming changes to property s that offer trail riding and camping. Our 15 Directors have experience with working with the State DNR Parks and Forestry division for many years. The fees for this Fund Raiser Pitch-In Dinner is $10.00 donation per person. Camping fees: November = Regular horse camp $33.00 per night and stall sites are $47.00 per night. 1
The Indiana Trail Riders *STATEMENT OF PURPOSE ITRA Calendar The purpose of the Indiana Trail Riders Association is to promote trail riding and equine activities in Indiana and the surrounding area. The ITRA is involved on local, state and national levels striving to promote and improve trails and campgrounds. November 7, 2015 November 28, 2015 November 28, 2015 We work actively on the legislative and administrative levels as well we sponsoring and organization workdays on several recreational properties in the hope that the natural beauty we have enjoyed on horseback will be available for future generations as well. The corporate address is Post Office Box 185, Farmland, Indiana 47340. ITRA OFFICERS - 2014 Deam Lake SRA Borden, Indiana Horse camp. Contact Barb Ferguson 812-967- 3161 Email: itra.barb@gmail.com Fall Clean Up Brown Co. State Park Contact Bob McPheeters for information 765-683-0665 bob@lighthousestables.com Fall Clean up O Bannon State Park Cancelled President Bob McPheeters 27799 North 100 West Anderson, IN 46011 765-683-0665 bob@lighthousestables.com Vice President Arlene Smoot 2532 West 200 South Danville, IN 46122 317-745-2976 wonderlostacres@aol.com Treasurer Jody Weldy 26468 County Road 28 Elkhart, IN 46517 574-875-1469 jmweldy@frontier.com ITRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Secretary Duane Davis 9098 W 1000 S Losantville, IN 47358 765-238-0746 duanedavis044@gmail.com April 23, 24, 2016 Brown County Spring Clean-Up Greg Hersberger (Chairman) 17 4962 South 250 West Portland, IN 47374 260-729-1208 itra.greg@gmail.com Scotty Eskridge 16 P. O. Box 234 Knox, 46534 574-896-5159 Reed Records 18 3980 St Rd 45 Nashville, IN 47448 812-345-2882 reedrecords@yahoo.com Lawrence Turnquist 18 12005 Parrish St. Cedar Lake, IN 46303 219 374-5370 lwt41sr@yahoo.com John Allen 17 9825 South 100 East Clayton., IN 46118 317-539-4326 carriageboy@hotmail.com Barb Ferguson 18 2430 S. Glenn Lane Salem, IN 47167 812-967-3161 Itra.barb@gmail.com Chris Riehl 16 4653 Lantern Ridge Rd. Nashville, IN 47448 812-320-7818 top4653cat@aol.com Gayle Vautaw 17 6113 South 900 East Walton, IN 46994 574-626-3424 valleyview_k9s@yahoo.com O Bannon State Park Ride has been cancelled! Georgia Ballinger 16 6762 E. Mahalasville Rd. Morgantown, IN 46160 812-360-0071 cowgirleorgia@hotmail.com Karen Humphreys 18 3419 North 425 East Danville, IN 46122 317-892-3769 kkh923@aol.com Yvette Rollins 16 12784 E. Rollins Lane Springville, IN 47462 812-797-4540 hoosierhorsemen@yahoo.com Mary Williams 16 14978 E. 191 st Street Noblesville, IN 46060 765-534-5192 williamtm@embarqmail.com Nancy Brunnemer 17 7178 North 500 West McCordsville, IN 46055 317-443-8771 toby2thor1@hotmail.com Rita Lockridge 16 7010 East 300 North Lafayette, In 47905 765-714-5019 rita@bg-sc.com Larry Sidell 17 273 East 1200 North Batesville, In 47006 812-934-4086 Horsesandhammers@aol.com ITRA APPOINTED POSITIONS Membership Chairperson Bonnie Miller 8181 W. 100 S Farmland, IN 47340 765-468-6716 itramembership@gmail.com ITRA Web Site Administrator Donald Lockridge 7010 East 300 North Lafayette, IN 47905 765-714-5021 don@bg-sc.com Trail Mix Editor Mary Williams 14978 East 191 st Street Noblesville, IN 46060 765-534-5192 williamtm@embarqmail.com Trail Guide Editor John Allen 9825 South 100 East Clayton, IN 46118 317-539-4326 carriageboy@hotmail.com This Trail Mix Newsletter is the Official Publication of the Indiana Trail Riders Association. It is published six times a year in odd numbered months. Editorial material, photos, and notices of upcoming events should be submitted to williamtm@embarqmail.comm or mailed to Mary Williams 14978 East 191 st Street Noblesville, IN 46060 by the 10 th of even months. Round 2 It Ranch LLC 10734 N 800 E Ossian, IN 46777 (260) 639-6657 Email: round2it@onlyinternet.net vkbuckskin@gmail.com Call for Appointment! Book our Tack Trailer for Your Equine events! Select the Best Horse Health Solutions Nu-Image, Nu-Hoof, Select I&II, Nu-Weight.and the rest of the line. (Dealer Inquiries Welcome & Wanted) Mayatex~ Triple E ~ Toklat Parker Nylon ~ Congress Leather Troxel Helmets ~ Showman Products Wells 5 Star Pads ~ Bar F Leanin T Ranch Halters & Leads Cowboy Magic~ Mare Magic ~ Ultra And oh! So much more!! Discount Copies Teresa Peil & Sara Schmidt 100 Mensa Drive * Noblesville, IN 46062 (317)-773-8783 * Fax (317)773-9050 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 5:30 * Sat 10:00 to 3:00 Email: discountcopies@aol.com 2 1 5
MARK YOUR CALENDARS Reserve Your Spot For: ITRA Fall Clean-up Nov. 28, 2015 Brown Co. St. Park Deam Lake Fundraiser Saturday November 7, 2015 Midwest Equine Trail Foundation Contact Chris Riehl For Contributions and Grants at Midwest Equine Trail Foundation 4653 Lanam Ridge Rd. Nashville, IN 47448 ITRA Fall Cleanup Brown County State Park When: Saturday, Nov 28, 2015 Where: Brown County State Park, 1810 State Road 46 East, Nashville, IN 47448 Contact: Bob McPheeters for details 765683-0665 Keeping up Membership By Bonnie Miller If you haven t seen a member at events, or you haven t seen their name on a membership list, please contact them about the importance of their membership to ITRA. If anyone knows of a member not receiving their Trail Mix, contact Bonnie Miller or Mary Williams to update our contact information. We have returned Trail Mixs every publication because of no forwarding address, yet the membership is current. With everyone s help we can keep up our riding trails at our parks for all to enjoy. 14 ITRA Director Candidates By Mary Williams ITRA Director and Officer Elections will be held at our 2016 March Annual Meeting. There will be several director positions available. Anyone interested in becoming more involved in our organization needs to send a short biography and an optional picture to any Director, Officer, or Mary Williams by December 1, 2015. We need anyone who is interested and willing to help us keep our horse trails open. We are looking for a variety of people from different locations around the state to support local clubs and state parks. 3
ITRA at Work Dean Lake Fundraiser by Barb Ferguson ITRA on the Trail Bob Marshall Adventure By Sara Anderson FALL HORSE TRAIL FUND RAISER A family event Trail Maintenance Fund Raiser Saturday November 7 th, 2015 Hosted by: Indiana Trail Riders Association Daniel Boone Distance Riders Pekin Saddle Club Are partnering to provide a fund raising event to support horse campground and trail construction, repair and maintenance projects. Anyone wanting information can call: Barb Ferguson 812-967-3161 Email: itra.barb@gmail.com Check out Indiana Trail Riders website for the latest information. www.intrailriders.org Event will be held at Deam Lake SRA Borden, Indiana Horse camp. All usual camping fees will apply. Saturday: Ride on your own. Riders can ride all morning and into the late afternoon. Saturday 6:00pm. Pitch-In Dinner, meat provided. Bring your own refreshments. After dinner we will have a meet and greet with everyone. ITRA will be speaking about latest information about Horse Trails and campgrounds in Clark State Forest, Deam Lake area and across the State. This fund raiser is to help share information with horse riders and campers about how clubs and individuals can help with horse trail maintenance, repairs and be a helping hand to the DNR, State Parks and Forestry. ITRA will also be introducing everyone to Midwest Equine Trail Foundation We will have speakers from Daniel Boone Distance Riders and Pekin Saddle Club. Pitch-In Dinner donation $10.00. All proceeds goes to Trail Maintenance Fund for Deam/Clark campgrounds and horse trails. We are inviting all horse clubs and horse riders around southern Indiana to attend this event. 4 Adventure, courage, endurance, dirt, sweat, cold water and forest fire! Are you up for the adventure? Four ITRA Cowgirls recently enjoyed the adventure in the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana. Irene Hagerman, Deb Maschmeyer, Linda Britt and Sara Anderson joined Rich Ranch Outfitters for an eight day pack trip. We rode over 120 miles and climbed 3500 feet to elevation of 8500 foot. We moved camp 4 times, drank and bathed in cold mountain streams, cut our way through trails of fallen timber, slept on the ground, ate wonderful food and experienced a once in a lifetime ride to the Chinese Wall. After four days on horseback, we rode another 3 ½ hours on horseback until it was too steep for the horses to go any further. We then climbed on foot 1500 feet up a rocky mountain that literally took our breath away with pounding heartbeat in that high altitude. We struggled and persevered to the top of the Chinese Wall. It was an adrenalin rush that was rewarded with a fabulous awesome view. Very few people ever have this opportunity- it was an awesome achievement. That night we experienced a lightning storm and rolling thunder like we had never heard before. The night 13 sky was filled with an orange glow from the smoke of the forest fires. We received radio communication to change our plans to leave over a different mountain pass because the planned trail was on fire. We rode horses up 3500 feet with 81 switchbacks to the fire station on top of Jumbo Mountain. The last section was too steep for horses so we climbed the last mile on foot. The young woman ranger stays on top of the mountain from June to October scouting and reporting forest fires. She was busy that day from the eight fires the night before. Rich Ranch Outfitters is outstanding. They provide good horses, a pack string of mules and wranglers to guide and prepare wonderful meals. They go above and beyond to deliver a great experience in the Montana Bob Marshall Wilderness. If you are up to the adventure of 6-8 hours a day on horseback, lots of climbing, narrow trails, the luxury of tent camping and cold water streams with beautiful mountain scenery, we highly recommend Rich Ranch Outfitters.
ITRA at Work Minutes for ITRA Board Meeting 4/25/15 Meeting called to order at 7:45 by Greg Hersberger, Chrairman Present: Bob McPheeters, Arlene Smoot, Jody Weldy,Greg Hersberger, John Allen, Georgia Ballinger, Nancy Brunnemer, Scotty Eskridge, Barb Ferguson, Chris Riehl, Yvette Rollins, Larry Sidell, Mary Williams, Reed Records, Duane Davis. Minutes from Feb meeting approved as read. Motion to accept by Chris, second by Scotty. Treasurer's report approved as printed, motion by Yvette, second by Reed. Trail guide: Has been updated per info on websites. Added Haden's Tenn./Ind. Revision in progress. Advertising in trail guide motion by Larry: Inside page $250.00 negotiated to 200.00 1/2 page 125.00 100.00 Bus card 40.00 30.00 Seconded by Reed. Barb: Day parking closed at Clark due to starting Class A campground. Larry: Versailles-Roadway about done, 5/6 sites graveled, full set of plans in place, moving forward. Chris: Foundation gave grant to Friends of Upper Wabash for trail markers at Salamonie. June 6 is National Trails Day Fall Ride at Midwest Trail Ride, will have band Sat night celebrating Traci and Lyndall's wedding. Motion to adjourn by Scotty, second by Jody 12 5
ITRA at Work 2015 Extreme Rider Race By Karen Humphreys At the ITRA Fall Ride there were numerous activities going on which pulled some of the audience away. But we still had several people cheering their favorite rider on through the course. This year we did the side pass; rotate 360 with front feet in little box; carry water and pour it into bucket; dismount and rescue an injured rabbit; carry rabbit over rocking bridge; pick up trash and put it in bucket; drag a sled of cans; open a mailbox; put jacket over neck and rump and then circle noisy animals. We had two lovely youth competing. Shelby Hemmer won the first place plaque with 94 points. Her horse was very well trained and very responsive to her. Micah Hardy had a very well trained horse also and earned 93 points for a close second place. We do have some great youth on very nice horses. Next year we need more youth participating so start practicing. In the adult division, we had two ladies who both earned 101 points out of 100 by doing the side pass both directions. The only difference was the time. Chris Beasley had the shortest time for first place plaque. Shirley Kerr came in second with a perfect score. She joked that her time was slower because she was riding a mule and they are slower. Scott Woods had his arm twisted to enter and earned third place. Katelynn Roberts was one point behind Scott for 4th place. Betsy Muskat was 5th and Dana Hardy came in sixth. It was another close competition and it shows how much we work with our horses. Keep up the great work. We will be having the competition again next year on Saturday before the pitch in, so plan to compete or watch the action. Riders facing some of the obstacles in the Extreme Rider Race during ITRA s fall ride. 6 11
I am contacting you to help spread the word about the Friends of Brown County State Park. This has been an active and supportive group for many years. This group has had a large influence on the park, acted as watchdogs of the park, and contributed to the park with many volunteer hours. Some of the accomplishments of the group include the building of the friends trail, the building of the Friends shelter near the Nature Center, buying a saw mill for the park (that we use to make hitch rails for the park with) the Morel fest and the Plant sale. Their mission is: We are dedicated to the conservation, education, preservation, research and interpretation of Brown County State Park. Why am I telling you this? Because the core members of the friends groups are reaching a point in life where they can no longer do what they once did so well. Like everything, time catches up with us all. The group does not want to disband but it is being pushed to its limit. A vote in January may have big consequences for the future of the group. Doug, Jim and I act as advisors of the group. Because we work for the park we cannot be voting members. We would hate to see this group go away. So I am making an effort to get the word out to as many folks as I can to: 1. Become a member of the friends. 2. Be active within that membership. The group meets the first Wednesday of the month at the Nature Center. They have a potluck dinner (food is amazing) at 6:30 p.m. the meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. It is a worthwhile cause but needs many able and active members. In the four years I have been at this park I do not recall seeing anyone from the equine lifestyle at one of the Friends meetings. I think it s time. Could you please pass this along to any and all that may be interested in joining the Friends of Brown County State Park? Post this anywhere you like. More than likely it will be friends that live near the park but they do have members of the friends that live out of state so really there are no limits to who can join. Kevin Snyder Assistant Property Manager Brown County State Park Desk 812-988-6711 Cell 812-929-0856 Fax 812-988-5246 Brown County State Park By Kevin Snyder, assistant Property Manager 10 ITRA at Work Brown County Fall Clean-Up By Bob McPheeters Indiana Trail Riders Assoc. will host a trail clean up at Brown county State Park on Saturday, November 28, 2015. We will meet at the shelter house by the campground entrance at 9:00 a.m. to sign-in. It is very important everyone working on the trails to sign in so we will know what trails are being cleaned. We will also direct other riders and helpers on foot to needed work areas. Please stop by the shelter house when you are finished and log your total hours you worked. Some members also work on Friday so be sure to include those work hours. We share the number of volunteer hours with the park manager and Department of Natural Resources. At 6:00 p.m. we will have a pitch-in at the shelter house with ITRA providing the meet. Please bring something to sit on as we use most of the tables for food. Another famous ITRA pitch-in! An ITRA board meeting will take place after the pitch-in at 7:30 p.m. A WINTER BARN HINT If you have cats or dogs living in your barn, feed them in the morning only. Unwanted critters tend to come into the barn at night when no one is around. 7 Thanksgiving Time Again! By Pastor Dean What will you be giving thanks for? As we continue to prepare for our fall services at the park we have some dates that you might be interested in. October 17 we will have our first annual Apple fest. We will be handing out caramel apples that we hand dip over a fire from 2 to 4 pm. Then in November on the 8th Sunday after church we will have our Thanksgiving meal. Theme is 1800 as we will be cooking everything over a fire! If you would like to help with any of these events please contact me at the below addresses. In the Scriptures we find the word Thanksgiving in the following verses: Psalms 95:2 "Let us come before him with thanksgiving, let us sing songs of praise to Him for the Lord is a great God a great king above all gods." Our God Jehovah is the only God his name is above all other names! 1 Chronicles 16: 34 "give Thanksgiving to the Lord, for He is good and his love endures forever. Have you experienced this enduring love? Maybe through a difficult time in your life or just enjoying a trail ride and seeing the creation that God spoke into existence! Psalms 101:4 "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his court's with praise, give thanks unto him and praise his Holy Name!" We absolutely love being able to sing praises to Jesus in the park on Sunday morning and enjoy all of his creation that he created, and if you spill coffee in His sanctuary it's no big deal! Let's not forget to give thanks for: the men and women in uniform our police officers, fireman; our parents and grandparents; and those that are close to us. Tell somebody you're thankful for them this year and that you love them. Be blessed in Jesus name! Pastor Dean Manuel Horseman's camp Christian outreach 812-345-1642 cell hcco05@gmail.com HCCO Horseman's camp Facebook
ITRA at Work 2015 ITRA Fall Ride Silent Auction Results By Nancy Brunnemer Every year increased numbers of items are donated to ITRA to be included in our silent auction. This year we were very pleased to raise $1,625. Amazing! Thank you so much for your donations Beckey Sietsma, Tracey and Lyndall, Duane and Connie, Cammy Morgan, Debbie Reed, Irene Hagerman, John Allen, Hoosier Horse Camp, Jane Collom, Arlene Smoot, Donna Anderson, Midwest Trail Rides, The Stable Tack Shop, Cowpokes, Cherri Cauldwell, Out Post, MLHC, Lora Tucker, Susie Davidson, Helen Goszlouski, Lisa Leonard, Katelyn Roberts, Kathy Shaner, J Jones, Brian and Cindy Harnish, Jeannie and Jim Hester and many others! Our next silent auction will be in the spring at our Noblesville Annual Meeting and pitch-in. Keep in mind any items that you might donate to future auctions. Examples of previously donated items are any items for living quarters, pots and pans, barn tools, horsey blankets, etc. These items could be new or gently used. If you want to donate but are not planning to attend the spring meeting, give me a call and I'll try to arrange a pick up. Nancy Brunnemer 317-443-8771. MTR Fall Ride Pitch-in and Arlene Smoot. Bob Evans Fundraiser By John Allen On Saturday, November 14, 2015, all Indiana Bob Evans restaurants will accept ITRA flyers and give 15% of your meal ticket to Indiana Trail Riders Association. Copies of the CFR flyers are posted in the File section of our Facebook page. The last time only 53 flyers were turned in and yet we raised over $200. Let's get $1,000 this time!! Cut these coupons, make copies and pass them out to your friends!! Midwest Trail Ride By Arlene Smoot While at MTR this weekend, Kim Humphries from MTR gave ITRA a 10% discount check of $525.12 from members camping fees from the ITRA Fall Ride. We want to thank everyone for coming to our ride and our corporate sponsor for supporting Indiana Trial Riders. 8 9