Disclaimers
This Website is owned and operated by Kathee Gladden who pays all fees… NO ride funds are used for its operation.
100% of the proceeds benefit Company 16 of the Northampton Fire and Rescue Company. The trail wranglers donate all of their time and fuel and equipment costs. Your entire donation goes to the Northampton Fire and Rescue Company 16.
Here is the Trail Ride Information for the upcoming May 22 ride. Please print and keep! Saving the Fire Company some money!
Thank you for all the requests for dates for this ride in 2022. We are now able to host the Spring ESTR on May 7 weekend. Here’s the application!
Here’s the trail ride info for the May 2022 ride! Please print and keep….saving money for the Fire Co.
SPRING 2022 TRAIL RIDE IS MAY 7 WEEKEND! APPLICATION HERE!
Registration is in advance only. No admittance at the trail head without confirmed registration. Fee covers primitive camping at our beautiful and private campground.
Please check out our little Google Ads… lots of good resources, and every click helps the Fire Department!
Watch this website for updates and for future ride information. All notices are posted here; we do not email bulk notices. It is your obligation to check this site for updates. Use our email link for specific questions. This application is chock full of information too- read it all please.
A current (within 12 months) Negative Coggins report is required for all horses. If you don’t know what this refers to, please contact your veterinarian who will advise you on its importance.
Horse water is provided at the campsite, as well as limited potable water. Horse water is provided along the trail from common-use stock tanks.
Open fires are allowed depending on the weather. When fires are allowed, they must be contained in an approved appliance. There are no rocks on the Shore so you cannot construct a fire ring on site.
Directions and GPS coordinates are found in Trail Ride FAQs on the left.
Riders under age 18 MUST and WILL wear helmets. Helmets are recommended for all riders..it is a no-brainer! (Sorry- can’t resist that) Sorry, no buddy seats allowed due to landowners’ restrictions.
Vet will be on call- You must be prepared to pay the vet at the time of service!
No farrier available unless trail riding farriers wish to work. Horses do not need to be shod.