Rides & Events 

 Always remember to bring a copy of your current coggins papers to any trail rideor equestrian event. The Va. Dept. of Agriculture has been known to spot check the rides for the proper papers.

  • Be kind to the trails or where ever you go "If you pack it in, please pack it out."  
     (SVSC Rides are in Blue)   (SVSC Meetings are in red)

TRAIL RIDE SCHEDULE 2010:

  • September 3rd-5th : Oakland Hills Trail Ride in Saluda, Sc.
  • Wagons Welcome, Early Arrivals Welcome www.oaklandhillstrailride.com
  •  oaklandhillstrailride@ymail.com
  • UP TO DATE COGGINS REQUIRED!! $45.00 Weekend Pass includes entertainment and lunch on the trail. $20.00 One day ride includes ride and lunch on the trial. (Discounts 12 and under, see website) PRIMATIVE CAMPING (Generators Welcome) No Ground Fires (Contained Fires Welcome) NO 4 WHEELERS (Golf Carts Allowed, Licensed Drivers Only) 8 Electric Hook-Ups available call for reservations, Water available for horses, Showers and Porta Johns 25 Miles of Trails, Divided into shorter trails. ride flyer  
  • Sept. 3-5, Lumber River Ride  www.lumberrivertrailride.com
  • Sept. 14 : Southside Va. Saddle Club meeting @ Piney Pond Farm. Time is 7pm.
  • Sept. 18-20 : American Cancer Society Benefit Trail Ride sponsored by Southside Va. Saddle club.Primitive camping Fri-Sun. Friday night DJ. Dinner served Saturday & Live band Saturday night.  flyer & waiver
  • Sept 24-26 : Palmyra Trail Ride Ride Fri - Sunday! Well marked, self guided long and short rides. Rolling terrain-through wooded trails, fields, streams, scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just outside of beautiful Charlottesville (one hour west of Richmond). Primitive Camping, set up electric pens, picket, or tie. Weekend stall rental is available-$25. Dinner will be served on Friday & Saturday nights, lunch on the trail Saturday. Palmyra flyer
  • Trail Horse Competition on Sat night with cash & prizes for 1st-5th place (indoor arena) Cost: $55 per person (registered by Sept 10, 2010) $70 after Sept 10th Location: Saddle Creek Farm, 815 Saddle Creek Lane, Palmyra, VA 22963 Directions: from I-64, take exit 136 onto Rte 15 South to village of Palmyra (approx 9 mi). Take the second right after the Palmyra Bridge onto Haden Martin Road. Go three miles, turn right onto Long Acre Rd. Turn right onto Saddle Creek Lane. Questions? Email-trailridemail@aol.com or call 434-286-2201//434-989-1437//434-842-9000
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  •  Oct. 1-3, Eastern Shore Trail Ride, sponsored by Northampton Fire and Rescue. www.easternshoretrailride.com
  • Oct. 2nd: Old Store Hunt Club’s First Annual - FALL TRAIL RIDE
    Just 5 minutes from Eaton’s Ferry Bridge at Beautiful Lake Gaston $30.00 Donation for pre-registration. (Thank you for pre-registering) $15.00 Kids 14 and under. Ride begins Saturday morning Oct 2nd – young and old timber, creeks and hills. Campers welcome Friday afternoon – primitive camping – no hook-ups, no electric. Water tank will be provided to supply water for horses only – riders provide your own containers. *** NOTE: All riders out between 9:30-10:00 am Saturday *** SATURDAY SUPPER IS INCLUDED WITH ENTRY FOR RIDERS. $5 FOR NON RIDERS HAMBURGER/HOTDOG LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE TRAIL SATURDAY. rider flyer
  • Oct. 9, Providence VFD Trail Ride, contact: Lisa Talbott 336-694-9514 or Donny Hodges 434-548-2237
  • Oct. 7-10, Friends to Freedom Wagon Train in Hertford, NC (Horses, Riders and Wagons welcome) contact: Sarah Weeks 252-330-2494 or Teresa Hurdle 252-297-3019
  • Oct. 23 & 24th: Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department
    Benefit Trail Ride     www.flinthillfireva.com      3 MILES NORTH OF FLINT HILL, VA At Junction of Rt 522 and Rt 662 West. $40 Saturday Day ride. Donations are tax deductible. $40 Sunday Day ride. Donations are tax deductible. $60 Two Day Ride. Donations are tax deductible. Half off prices above for 10 yrs old and younger $20 Dinner Saturday night. Camping Friday & Saturday night Hot Lunch served each day (noon to 3pm) Coffee, OJuice, cereal & pastry each morning
  • Oct. 29-31: Mt. Airy Farm Trail Ride Prospect,Va. Camping, Fishing, Horseback Riding... Join us for a beautiful, 4-hour, scenic ride through J&J Christmas Tree Farm and the rolling hills of central Virginia on 1500+ acres. Event: Sat, Oct 30 starts at 10am.Tickets in advance - Riders: $ 35.00 / person , Non-riders: $ 15.00 , Children under 12: $ 10.00.
    At the gate: $ 45.00 / person . ride flyer
     
  • Oct. 29-31, Lumber River Halloween Ride www.lumberrivertrailride.com
  • Nov. 26-28, Lumber River Thanksgiving Ride www.lumberrivertrailride
  • Dec. 31-Jan.2 Lumber River New Years Bash www.lumberrivertrailride.com
  • Virginia Horse Council will also list events.                                 

  • Trail Rider magazine offers free posting of events. Go to www.MyHorse.com

  • Victoria Railroad Park & Trails
  •      The Tobacco Heritage Trail, a system of long-distance recreational, multiuse, nonmotorized
    trails, is a project of major importance for Southside Virginia. The Trail presents an opportunity for all
    Southside Virginia to participate in a viable undertaking that will unify our diverse communities, enrich our lives, and help rebuild our economy.
         The Trail will assist economic development — through tourism and business enterprises and will serve as a quality-of-life tool by providing both residents and tourists valuable health and recreational benefits. In
    addition, the trail will be preserving a greenway and will serve as a link to nature for all its users.
         The off-road trail, which will primarily utilize abandoned railroad corridors, will be limited to non-motorized traffic (not including handicap equipment) and will be for multiple user groups — pedestrians, hikers, bicyclists, and horseback riders — With portions accessible to those with mobility limitations. for more info. please download complete flyer/map