May 6, 2008 by Capuce.

Rochester Trail Riders
Fun Ride!

• Date: Saturday May 24^th
• Time: 10am – We start to ride at this time
• Where: Genesee Valley Greenway - Brook Rd
• Level: Easy – 6 miles – flat and wide trails, good footing

Welcome to the 1^st RTR Fun Ride!

Our first ride is to help get your horses ready for the summer season.  The ride will go South on the Greenway to 383 and back which is approximately 6miles / ~2hr ride.  Most of it will be walking and the decision for a faster pace will be based on the fitness level of the horses this early in the season.

Please remember to mail me your Waiver2008 and a copy of your coggins/rabies to be kept on file for 2008..  Yes that’s right you only have to send it to me once and it’s good for all RTR events!  Please note you will not be allowed to unload your horse if I do not have a copy on file.  The Medical2008 form is only if you are sponsoring a child under 18 who you are NOT the legal guardian or parent of.

Directions!

From the North:

• Rt 390 Exit 17 for Rt 383 Scottsville Rd
• Head South on Rt 383
• RIGHT on Brook Rd (Hard to see, Turn before white pasture fencing)
• Parking on RIGHT just past the Greenway

From the South:

• Rt 390 Exit 11 for Rt 251
• Head West on Rt 251 into Scottsville
• Continue straight on to Rt 383 North
• LEFT on Brooke Rd (Easier to find turn, after white pasture fencing)
• Parking on RIGHT just past the Greenway

Google Map

Please try to have your forms or RSVP by May 21^st so I have a general idea of how many people will be attending.

Forward this to anyone you might think is interested

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April 3, 2008 by Capuce.

The Lehigh Valley Trail system is amazing.  Much of it has been completed with wide stonedust trails for walkers/bikers and a wide grass area for us horse riders. 

NOTE: Be kind and follow directions so horses will still be welcome on the trail.  Horses on grass NOT gravel.

The old railroad bridges have been redone in a VERY safe manor for horse travel with high railings, rubber matting, and mounting blocks on both sides so you can get back on your horse after crossing!

For those of you who think “no way my  horse will cross a bridge” it can be done!  My Arab mare wasn’t fond of stepping on anything that changed in color.  AKA, wet spots on the driveway, crossing a yellow line on the road and so forth.   So when we rode up to this HUGE trestle bridge I thought, oh boy, there goes my ride I’ll have to go home so soon.  I dismounted, let her sniff the matting on the bridge and to my surprise she walked right on.  Even being a good 30-40 feet above the tracks or river it didn’t bother her at all.   If my mare could do it and I couldn’t even get her to set foot in a puddle I’m sure you’ll have no problem.

I’ve only ridden 1 section of the LVT so far.   The parking area is small but we managed to fit (2) 2 horse BP trailers in with no problem.  I recommend backing in and staying on the right side so others can still use the parking lot.  We rode West across 2 bridges and the trail merges with the GV Greenway.  The ride was beautiful and totally worth getting on and off for the bridges which in itself was new and exciting.

Directions:

From north:
- 390 South
- Exit 11 (Rush)
- RIGHT on Rt 251 West
- LEFT at 4 way stop (E. River Rd)
- Parking area on RIGHT (Recommend backing in)

From South:
- 390 North
- Exit 10 (Avon)
- LEFT on Rts 5&20
- RIGHT on Rochester St (After roundabout but before RR Tracks)
- Parking will be on LEFT (Recommend backing in) 

PS Don’t forget to sponsor RTR to help support the EquiCenter!

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October 23, 2007 by Capuce.

Who wants to ride?

Where: Genesee Valley Greenway Rt 20 parking area
When: Saturday November 3rd (rain date Nov 10th)
Time: 10am
Type: 6 mile round trip, flat wide trails. At a walk with some trotting it usually takes about 1.5 - 2 hrs.
Lunch: Looking for food after? Tom Wahl’s - room for trailer parking in back or across street at Tops Market

If you’re interested please RSVP to trails@rochester.rr.com

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May 17, 2007 by Capuce.

Note:  Letchorth Parade Grounds entrance will be open starting tomorrow.  To learn more about these trails click on “Parks” in the left hand column.

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January 2, 2007 by Capuce.

Great Trailer parking! For those of you who hate backing up this is the parking lot for you. Large gravel area with plenty of space for several trailers. Follow a wood chipped trail to pickup the Greenway.

Go north and you’ll run into Ballantyne Rd in about a Mile. The trail currently gives up at this point and you’ll see a sign showing a detour. From experience don’t take it! 3 of us ended up trying it one day and ended up in the middle of road construction. What a sight it must have been to city drivers watching 3 ladies mounted in the left hand turning lane waiting for the green arrow. We safely made it through and trotted down the road over the railroad crossing making almost to Paul Rd before we gave up and came back. Made for an interesting ride!

I recommend going South on the Greenway. It’s nicely wooded and has road crossings every few miles. If you’re adventurous enough to make it about 4 miles down you’ll cross under the NYS Thruway in an old stone tunnel. Great ride in the fall!

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January 2, 2007 by Capuce.

Genesee Valley Greenway access off of Rt 20. This is where you can find me riding the most often because it’s so close to home. There is ample parking for trailers available off of Rt 20 on the North side of the road. Make sure you keep a lane open because the parking area is also a driveway.

Tack up and ride south across the road. This trail starts at mile marker 18 and ends at Fowler Road at Mile 21. Round trip is 6 miles. Wonderful footing good for the barefoot horse like mine. This trek is perfect for legging up with markers posted at every mile to time your speed. The trail is level with views of the Genesee River, open farmland and wooded areas. Mostly shielded by brush and trees this is a good place to ride on windy days. Benches placed every 1/2 mile or so make good resting/picnic area’s or objects to spook at if you’re on my horse.

Should you decided to ride north of the parking area you will need to cross Rt 5 in about a mile. I’ve currently only gone as far as mile 16 to the north after mosquitoes got the best of me and I was forced to turn around. I will try again at a better time of year.

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