Lorain County OHC 2018 Calendar of Events

Lorain County OHC 2018 Calendar of Events CVC = Carlisle Visitor Center, Black River or Carlisle Room, 12882 Diagonal Road EQ CTR = Carlisle Equestrian Center, 13650 Diagonal Road, Lagrange (Note: dates & times may change - check the web: loraincountyohc.net for up to date info.) FOR DETAILS ON ALL OHIO TRAILS GO TO THE STATE OHC WEBSITE: ohconline.com then click on trails. Great information is found here! 2018 LORAIN COUNTY OHC OFFICERS President Jim Wallace 330-635-0167 Vice President Sherry Hoover 330-421-1727 Secretary Karen Norton 440-315-6092 Treasurer-Ron Hoover 330-667-2879 PARADES Grafton Karen Norton 440-315-6092 Kipton Carole Kenyon 440-610-3233 Rochester Tom Tomes 440-935-4875 Rochester & Huntington Judy Budi 440-476-4571 Wellington & Lagrange Lions Parade Brenda Lang 440-315-8775 2018 COMMITTEE MEMBERS E-mails Cheryl Muhek 330-760-2072 Web-Site Vince Mollica 216-389-9403 Trail Miles Brenda Lang 440-315-8775 50/50 raffle Sue Mollica 216-389-9404 Membership Sandy Shudy 440-225-2457 Refreshments Sue Mollica 216-389-9404 Corral Reporter Kathy Duncan 330-696-4653 Lorain County Metro-Parks Liaison Bob Budi 440-476-4570

JANUARY Mon 1 ---- NEW YEAR DAY RIDE-Join Medina OHC at Hinckley, meet at the Rte. 606 parking lot @ 11 am (weather permitting) Contact-Molly Eastwood 330-603-8020 Sat 6 ---- REMOVAL OF CHRISTMAS DISPLAY from Carlisle @ 10 am. Contacts Lee & Val Shaw 440-242-1770 Sat 13 ---- HINCKLEY DAY RIDE-Ride out at 1 pm Meet @ Rte. 606 parking lot - Contact Jim Wallace 330-635-0167 Mon 15 ---- MEMBERSHIP MEETING @ 7 PM @ CVC; Pot Luck @ 6:30 pm >Event: Soup Night bring soup or side dish to share >Topic: Lottery for Hocking Hill s Campout -- October 12-14, 2018 Due to space availability, a lottery for Three Reasons Horse Camp s cabin & 7 campsites are conducted at January s meeting. - RULES FOR THE LOTTERY: Must be a member; ONLY ONE (1) entry per membership; Payment is due at this meeting! -CAMP SITE IS $90 -Campsite has water & electricity, fire rings and picnic table. Each campsite gets 2 horse stalls. (bring your own bedding, water pails, chain for stall gate, etc.) -CABIN IS $250-cabin has flush toilet, shower, full kitchen, sleeps 6 (double occupancy). Horses are housed together in a large pasture-no stalls. 19-21 ---- STATE OHC OFFICERS MEETING & WORKSHOP-Deer Creek State Park At Noon-Contact- Jim Wallace 330-635-0167 Sat 27 ---- NORTH EAST OHC REGIONAL MEETING in Fairlawn at 10:30 Contact-Jim Wallace 330-635-0167 FEBRUARY Sat 17 ---- SWEETHEART DAY RIDE @ Carlisle EQ. CTR.-Ride out at 1 pm. Meet after ride at enclosed pavilion to warm up with hot refreshments and sweet treats. Contact- Sue Mollica 216-389-9404 Mon 19 ---- MEMBERSHIP MEETING @ CVC @ 7pm-Refreshments >Speaker: DVM, Barb Musolf; Topic TBA

MARCH Sat 10 ---- STATE OHC MEETING, Delaware, Ohio @ 10 AM-Contact Jim Wallace 330-635-0167 Sat 17 ---- ST. PATRICK DAY RIDE @ Carlisle EQ CTR, ride out @ 1 pm. >Nate s Pot of Stew will be served at 3 pm @ enclosed pavilion -bring a pot of chili or a side dish Cont.- Jim & Laura Wallace 330-635-0167 Mon 19 ---- MEMBERSHIP MEETING @ CVC @ 7:00 pm-refreshments >Presentation of Trail Miles Awards by Brenda Lang >Free safety Inspections of member s tack by Kym Farley -5:30-7:00 Fri 23 ---- WEAVER LEATHER SUPPLY FACTORY TOUR @ 10 am 7540 CR 201 Mt. Hope 44660 Founded by Harry A. Weaver in 1973 as the Fryburg Shoe Shop, Weaver Leather grew from humble beginnings into the trusted manufacturer of a wide range of leather and nylon goods it is today. Lunch after then at 1:30 pm we will tour Fairview Country Sales, 3062 CR 160, Millersburg, Ohio 44654; This company specializes in harnesses and tack made from biothane & are builders of horse drawn vehicles. Contact Jim Wallace 330-635-0167 Fri 23 ---- VALLEY TACK MIDNIGHT SALE located at 6780 Center Road (Rte. 303) Valley City, Ohio - Sale Hours 9 pm 11 pm Sat 24 ---- WELLINGTON RESERVATION DAY RIDE-Prepare to ride out at 1 pm Contact Sue Mollica 216-389-9404

APRIL Sat 7 ---- NORTH CHAGRIN DAY RIDE @ 11 am Contact is Carole Kenyon 440-610-3233 Trailhead Directions: Park at Oxbow Trailhead. It is off of Oxbow Lane (across from Rogers Rd) which runs off of Chagrin River Rd. (Rte. 174) between Rt. 6 (Chardon Rd.) and Wilson Rd. Look for the driveway on the right after turning onto Oxbow Lane. Pack a Lunch 12-15 ---- EQUINE AFFAIRE at Columbus Fair Grounds Mon 16 ---- MEMBERSHIP MEETING @ CVC - Refreshments will be served >Topic: Trailer Maintenance by Harrison Ford s Trailer Division at 6:30 pm, Meeting to follow. 19-25 ---- SMOKE RISE CAMPOUT-Join Brian & Carole Kenyon for all or part of these days at Smoke Rise-Contact Carole at 440-610-3233 Sat 21 ---- Scheduled TRAIL MAINTENANCE-Club volunteers needed to clean up the trails at Charlemont Reservation at 9 am, then we move to Wellington for trail maintenance there, finish@ Dairy Queen for ice cream. Contact - Bob Budi 440-476-4570. Sun 22 ---- CHARLEMONT DAY RIDE-Ride out at 1:30pm-Meet at New London- Eastern Road parking lot-contact is Judy Budi 440-476-4571 Sat 28 ---- KIPTON RESERVATION TRAIL MAINTENANCE Meet @ 9 am at the small gravel parking lot on the west side of State Route 511 just South of State Route 20. Contact-Bob Budi 440-476-4570

MAY Sat 5 ----- CINCO DE MAYO DAY RIDE @ Wetmore 11 am-contact- Cheryl Muhek at 330-760-2072 Sat 12 ----- PIE RIDE @ EQ CTR - Ride out 10 am, meet at the enclosed pavilion at 12:30 pm for lunch, pie & coffee (bring pie or dessert to share). Pie Ride contact Sherry Hoover 330-667-2879 19 & 20 ----- OVERNIGHT CAMPING with your horses @ Carlisle Eq. Ctr. Contact for this event is Brenda Lang 440-315-8775 Group camping permit secured by club so there is no charge for our members to camp. Bring a tie line for your horses. Meeting area for coffee, pot luck, bonfire is at open Pavilion- Restrooms will be available/no showers or electricity, water available for horses-if weather agreeable, Black River Astronomical Society opens up their telescopes, so we can view the planets & stars. Pot Luck Dinner Saturday at 6:30 pm, bring a dish to share. (No camping on Friday Night, event is from Saturday-Sunday) EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND: >Scavenger Hunt on Saturday-Registration begins at 1 pm at the open pavilion and results must be turned in by 5:30 pm. Awards will be given out at the pot luck dinner. Contact is Cathy Zitek 440-320-3902 >Obstacle Course for you and your horse will be set up during the weekend Weather Permitting Ride at your own risk Well behaved dogs are welcome at these events-but must be leashed! Mon 21 ---- MEMBERSHIP MEETING @ CVC in Carlisle Room @ 7 PM-Refreshments >Speaker: Buckeye Feeds will talk on Horse Nutrition Mon 28 ---- GRAFTON MEMORIAL DAY PARADE Cont. Karen Norton 440-315-6092

JUNE 1-3 ---- CAMPOUT WEEKEND AT AEP, Conesville Horse Area, Coshocton. Ride on reclaimed mining land, primitive horse camp, bring water for both yourself & horse, no fee to camp, To ride this area you must print out a current (yearly) AEP RecLand Permit (AEP.com-Obtain a Permit), sign this permit and keep it on your person when you are riding. Also please register at the information board at the entrance of the campground so that the management of the AEP area know how many riders are using this area. (This information helps keep our bridle trails open.) Trails range from easy to difficult. Contact for AEP is Brenda Lang 440-315-8775 8-10 ---- HARRISON COUNTY REGIONAL RIDE @ Harrison State Forest Contact for this event is Carole Kenyon 440-610-3233 Mon 18 ---- MEMBERSHIP MEETING & POT LUCK @ Carlisle EQ. CTR Potluck @ 6:30 pm, Meeting @ 7 pm >Topic: How to check if your tack fits your horse properly, by Sandy from Valley Tack. Will cover saddle, bit & bridle, breast straps & croupers 22-24 ---- PLEASANT HILL LAKE WEEKEND CAMPOUT-Located in Richland and Ashland Counties near Loudonville. Accessible by St Rte 39 or St Rte 603 to Rte 95. Reservations suggested but not required-if you do reserve a site you will be charged a reservation fee. Approx. 30 sites, water for horses, no electricity, porta-johns at horseman s campshowers & flush toilets at Area E. Everyone must use the high lines provided-manure must be placed in the bins provided. Potluck on Saturday. THIS IS A PROTECTED WATERSHED AREA-SWIMMING OF HORSES IN THE LAKE IS PROHIBITED-Trails lead to Malabar Farm. To make reservations call park office 419-938-7884. Contacts- Gale Hayden 440-281-2517 or Brenda Lang 440-315-8775 Sat 30 ---- SILVER CREEK LAKE DAY RIDE @ 11 am, 7 miles of trails, this park is in Summit County, 5000 Hamestown Road, Norton Ohio 44203 Contact is Ramona Hernandez 216-280-3634

JULY Wed 4 ---- INDEPENDENCE DAY HORSE PARADES- Rochester in morning, contacts Judy Budi 440-476-4571 or Tom Tomes 440-935-4875 Wellington in Afternoon, contact is Brenda Lang 440-315-8775 6-8 ---- NE AREA REGIONAL RIDE AT MOHICAN-Register with Wayne County 13-15 ---- BEAVER CREEK CAMPOUT -Equestrian campsites located 12816 Sprucevale Road, E. Liverpool, Ohio 43920, 59 primitive campsites, no reservations/first come/first serve; water, latrines and high-lines. (Advised to bring your own water for both you & your horse because you might have to walk a distance to get to the water at the campground) -- 27 miles of bridle trails. (Park Office # 330-385-3091) Club contacts- Billy & Cheryl Garn 440-315-8155 Mon 16 ---- MEMBERSHIP MEETING PICNIC & POT LUCK @ Cheryl Muhek s 4130 Beck Road, Medina, Ohio 44256. Pot Luck @ 6:30 pm/meeting 7 pm Club provides burgers & hot dogs, everyone please bring dish to share. Bring your own chair. Contact is Cheryl Muhek 330-721-0094 >Topic: Floyd Wells will talk about and demonstrate HOW TO HARNESS A HORSE FOR DRIVING Sat 21 ---- LEWIS ROAD DAY RIDE @ 11 am. Meet at the Lewis Ring Parking Lot Contact is Sue Mollica 216-389-9404 Thur 26 ---- LAGRANGE LION S PARADE Form up 6:00 pm behind the middle school On Rte. 303-Use entrance next to the ice cream store, go behind the school to the large field. Decorate your horses & be ready to follow the other parade participants out at 7 pm. Cont.- Brenda Lang 440-315-8775

AUGUST 3-5 ---- CAMPOUT AT WEST BRANCH in Portage County, Ohio Primitive campsites, Moderate to challenging depending on weather, 20 miles of bridle trails, 10 non-elec. campsites, pit toilets, tie lines-bring own water. Contact: Sandy Shudy 440-225-2457 Directions to nearest main route: located off of Rocksprings Rd. Rocksprings Road runs N & S between SR 5 & SR 18. East of Ravenna 10-12 ---- WEEKEND AT BARK CAMP-Fee to camp (reservations suggested but not required), 22 campsites electricity available, porta-john on site, bathroom facilities at a nearby location, water for horses on site, 24 miles of bridle trails-moderate. Camp reservations call 1-866-644-6727. Club contact for this ride is Jim Wallace 330-635-0167 Mon 13 ---- MEMBERSHIP MEETING (date has been moved up due to the Lorain County Fair) @ Carlisle Eq. Ctr. Meeting @ 7pm >Event: Ice Cream Social @ 6:30 pm- provided by Lee & Val Shaw >Topic: Reservations & money due to secure clam bake dinner. Clambake will be held before the Sept. 17 th membership meeting to order dinners contact Jim & Laura Wallace 330-635-0167 17-19 ---- MEDINA COUNTY STATE RIDE at Wetmore-Register with Medina Cty. 20-26 ---- LORAIN COUNTY FAIR @ Wellington Fairgrounds 23-30 ---- BIG ELK LICK HORSE CAMP-located in the Allegheny Mountains, riding is done at the Elk State Forest. Miles of trails, primarily logging, gas and mining roads. Wild elk roam area. Primitive or electric sites, shower house, communal kitchen-cost $25/night. Stalls available, call early to reserve. Directions take I- 80 East to St. 255 to St 555. Approx. driving time 4 hours. A 30 day health certificate & valid Coggins required. Camp hosts are Rick & Candy, 91 Elk Lick Lane, Benezette, PA 15821. Tele. 814-787- 4656. Club contacts Ric & Char Augustine 440-935-0895 Sat 25 ---- CHARLEMONT RESERVATION TRAIL MAINTENANCE Club volunteers needed to groom Charlemont for our Regional Ride. Meet @ 9 am at the parking lot on New London-Eastern Road-Contact is Bob Budi 440-476-4570

SEPTEMBER 7-9 ----- LORAIN COUNTY OHC s REGIONAL RIDE-Campout and ride will be held at Charlemont Reservation located on New London-Eastern Road (Huntington & Rochester Townships). Details to follow >Events: Poker Ride on Saturday 9 am-2 pm >Pot Luck Dinner at 6:30 Saturday, meat provided, bring a side dish >Entertainment Saturday Night Regional Ride Coordinator is Nate Reader 440-610-9241 14-16 ---- CHILI COOKOFF/ State Ride hosted by ASHLAND OHC-Held at Mohican State Forest. Camping reservations required space is limited. Contact for camping reservations; Mike Gerard 330-262-4537 or mgerard12@gmail - Come for the weekend or just the day. Contact our club contact Jim Wallace 330-635-0167 for information. Mon 17 ---- MEMBERSHIP MEETING at Budi s Farm 27430 Baker Rd, Wellington Clam bake & pot luck @ 6 pm Meeting @ 7 pm >Topic: Nomination of Officers for 2019 >Event: Hayride & Bonfire after meeting (Weather permitting) Contact Bob Budi 440-476-4570 Sat 22 ---- DAY RIDE AT BEDFORD RESERVATION-Jack s Place Trailhead @ 11 am Directions: Trailhead is between the Park Maintenance buildings and Hemlock Creek Picnic Area at the intersection of Dunham & Tinkers Creek Rd. Trailer parking is just before the bridge to picnic area. Restrooms at picnic area. 14505 Button Road, Walton Hills 44146 Contact is Carole Kenyon 440-610-3233 28-30 ---- NW REGIONAL RIDE AT VAN BUREN STATE PARK, 12259 Township Rd. 218, Van Buren Ohio 45889 26 Primitive Campsites, 4 Bridle Trails with 12 miles of trails. Contact is Jim Wallace 440-635-0167 Sept 30-Oct. 7 ---- BIG ELK LICK HORSE CAMP-located in the Allegheny Mountains, riding is done at the Elk State Forest. Miles of trails, primarily logging, gas and mining roads. Wild elk roam area. Primitive or electric sites, shower house, communal kitchen-cost $25/night. Stalls available, call early to reserve. Directions take I- 80 East to St. 255 to St 555. Approx. driving time 4 hours. A 30 day health certificate & valid Coggins required. Camp hosts are Rick & Candy, 91 Elk Lick Lane, Benezette, PA 15821. Tele. 814-787- 4656. Club contacts Ric & Char Augustine 440-935-0895 Come for the week or for a few days!

OCTOBER QUARTER HORSE CONGRESS @ Columbus Fairgrounds Check it out this Month! VALLEY TACK- Pick a Pumpkin Day - get a 10% to 30% off coupon toward purchases! Pumpkin Days are October 3, 13, 18, 23 & 31 Sept 30-Oct 7 ---- Big ELK LICK HORSE CAMP-See September s information 12-14 ---- HOCKING HILLS WEEKEND CAMPOUT-Plan for pot luck on Saturday. Scenic, Riding can be rugged, many trails. Cont. Jim Wallace 330-635-0167 >>If you want to extend your stay or check availability in the overflow area, contact 3 Reasons owner Lynn at (H) 740-808-2626 or cell 740-380-2729 Note per Three Reason s Management The cabins & campsites must be vacated by noon on Sunday If you plan on riding Sunday Muck stalls out early and move rigs, vehicles, horse, etc. to the day use area Directions to Three Reasons Horse Camp- ADDRESS: 17599 Cream Ridge, Rockbridge, Ohio 43149 -Take 71 South to 270 east (toward Wheeling) Note: Between exits 41 & 43 stay in left two lanes for thru traffic -Take 270 east to 33 east -Take 33 east past Lancaster to 180 west (towards Laurelville) -Take 180 west to 678 west -Take 678 west to Cream Ridge Road-also known as Twp. 219. (Just before entering Gibsonville) -Turn left onto Cream Ridge Road and follow it to the end. It dead ends into Three Reasons Horse Camp. DO NOT BEAR LEFT on TR 238. This is a bad road with no place to turn around. Mon 15 ---- MEMBERSHIP MEETING @ Wellington Reservation 535 Jones Road, Wellington 44090 >Event: Election of Officers for 2019 >Topic: How to winterize a trailer by Altmeyer Trailer Service @ 6:30 Membership Meeting to follow. Fri. 19 ---- PLANNING MEETING at Sandy Shudy s residence 41267 Webster Road, Lagrange @ 6:30 pm to assemble 2019 s Calendar of Events - Food & refreshments will be available. Open to all club members Sandy s cell is 440-225-2457

OCTOBER (continued) NOVEMBER DECEMBER Sat 20 ---- MALABAR DAY RIDE @ 11 am-contact is Brenda Lang 440-315-8775 Sat 27 ---- DRESS UP FOR HALLOWEEN day ride @ Carlisle Eq. Ctr. Ride out @ 11am. At 2 pm meet at open pavilion for goodies. Contact is Kathy Duncan 330-696-4653 Sun 28 ---- RAIN DATE FOR HALLOWEEN RIDE @ Carlisle Eq. Ctr 2 pm 2-4 ---- FINDLEY STATE PARK CAMPOUT or DAY RIDE - Weather Dependent Main Entrance off of Rte. 58, Fee to Camp, Limited Campsites- Reservations not available. Ride on designated trails ONLY! Must be a Lorain County OHC member (or secondary member) to camp/ride. Contact is Jim Wallace 330-635-0167 Sun 4 ---- OHC s STATE MEETING held in Delaware, Ohio @ 10 am Contact is Jim Wallace 330-635-0167 Sat 17 ---- LCOHC S Christmas Display installed @ Carlisle Reservation for their Holiday Lights Display. Volunteers meet at the visitor parking lot @ 11 am. Contacts are Lee & Val Shaw 440-242-1770 Mon 19 ---- MEMBERSHIP MEETING @ CVC Pot luck 6:30/Mtg. 7pm >Event Chili Night-bring this or a side dish to share >Topic: TBA Sat 24 ---- TURKEY TROT DAY RIDE @ Carlisle Eq. Center. Ride out @ 11 am Contact is Carole Kenyon 440-610-3233 Sat 1 ---- Lorain County OHC s Annual Christmas Party Location to be Announced Appetizers 6 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Bring a dozen and half of cookies to donate to Park Employees