June 14, 2008 by Capuce.

Due to a call for T-storms the ride today has been canceled.

 Please join us on our next adventure June 29th at the

EquiCenter Trail Trials

Be sure to sign up under team Rochester Trail Riders!

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May 29, 2008 by Capuce.

Rochester Trail Riders Fun Ride # 2 

Date:  June 14^th

Time: 10am we ride

Where: Mendon Ponds Park

Level: Medium to hard – trail lengths vary – hilly

The first ride was a great success.  I see our horses are eager for something a little more challenging and the hills at Mendon I’m sure will do the trick.  There are tons of trails to ride once there and we can decide on which ones to take as a group.  I’ve only ridden there once so if someone with more trail time at the park would like to lead this ride please let me know.

If you’ve already mailed in your forms you’re all set to attend this ride.  If I don’t have them, please go to the Forms Page for more information.

Detailed Park Map(PDF) – Park at Horse Trailer Parking

·         390 South to Exit 11

·         Make LEFT on Rt 15

·         Make LEFT on Rt 251

·         Make slight LEFT on Pittsford Mendon Center Rd

·         Make LEFT on Pond Rd

·         Trailer Parking on RIGHT

·         390 North to Exit 11

·         Make RIGHT on Rt 251

·         Make slight LEFT on Pittsford Mendon Center Rd

·         Make LEFT on Pond Rd

·         Trailer Parking on RIGHT

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May 24, 2008 by Capuce.

Thank you to everyone who made our first RTR a safe and successful one!  We couldn’t have planned for a better day.  The weather was warm, yet cool enough to ride in and the lack of bugs was prime.

 I can’t wait for our next one in a few weeks.  Stay tuned for time and location.

 Click Here for some of the photos I took along the ride

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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.

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April 23, 2008 by Capuce.

This year RTR is having sponsored trail rides along with it comes all the fun stuff of liability forms and coggins/rabies requests.  In an attempt to make things simple on all of us these forms are good for the whole 2008 calendar year no matter if you attend just one trail ride or all 5.

All forms and copy of coggins/rabies must be completed and returned to me before the start of the event.

Coggins must be current as of 1/1/07

Rabies must be current as of 1/1/08

A medical release form only needs to be filled out if you are responsible for a person under 18 who you are NOT the legal parent or guardian of.  

 Please read the trail rules, they are there to insure your safety and that of the group.  If you do not follow the rules you will be asked to leave the ride.

Stay tuned for the location of our first ride!  If you would like to host one of our rides on the calendar please let me know. Email

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March 22, 2008 by Capuce.

Yes, Spring is here!  The emails are starting to fly around about the annual EquiCenter Trail Trials held at Davidson Knoll Farm on June 29^th.

For all of you trail lovers out here this is a fantastic event.  Not only do you get to enjoy a beautifully groomed 5 mile course with your best equine friend but the money raised supports the EquiCenter in Mendon, NY!

If you’ve never done a trail trial before these are a BLAST!  5 miles, stroll or go it’s your choice but you must navigate the 12 or so obstacles along the way. Each obstacle is creative and challenging but don’t worry if you don’t do well.  Remember, it’s all about the fun and supporting a great cause. 

Want to join our Team?  Rochester Trail Riders is riding in the Green Horn division, if you would like to join up with us you’re more than welcome to.  Just be sure write “Rochester Trail Riders” in the team name box when you register.

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November 8, 2007 by Capuce.

What a great ride last weekend the weather was perfect.  Cool, sunny, and the smell of the fall leaves was wonderful.  

 I just got a new saddle for my mare and I’m dying to use it.  Anyone up for a ride this weekend?

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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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