Trail Rides And Other Events
Typical Trail Ride Weekend Schedule Members typically arrive either Thursday or Friday but may come for just a day (Saturday or Sunday). Two or three different campsites may have bonfires....bring a chair and join in! We have no "scheduled" rides during the weekends. Small groups go out together...don't be afraid to join a group. Saturday night is usually potluck night where everyone brings a dish (or two) to pass. We pull tables together and eat as a group that night. These rides are a time to relax, enjoy your horse, and share camaraderie with fellow equestrian riders! Any questions? Ask our weekend ride coordinators...their info is listed with each ride.
2012
March 2-4 Illinois Horse Fair, IL State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
April 20-22 Midwest Horse Fair, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI
May 4-6 Ukarydee Equestrian Horse Campground, Arkdale, WI Hosts: Kathy & Dave Bleskey Email: kbleskey@wi-net.com The Trailgaiters are booked into the lower campground, sites 1 and 16-30 (2-15 are on the hill). We haven’t been in that campground for several years, but it is very nice. Water, electric and bathrooms are just as convenient as in the front campground. And it probably is a little quieter as it is back from the road and the traffic noise. (All the sites in the lower campground have round pens.) Dave and I booked site 19. It would be a good idea for members to book their sites soon. As you can see, sites fill up fast in the spring. The Ukarydee website indicates that if you find you are not able to attend, with sufficient notice, you may be able to roll you prepaid reservation over to another date. For more details, click here.
May 18-20 Underdown, Lincoln County, WI Host needed
June 1-3 Zumbro Bottoms, MN Host needed
June 15-17 Big Valley Ranch, Avoca, WI Host Karla Hurd Email: khurd@rocketmail.com We have changed our camp-out date for Big Valley to June 15-17th and moved the Zumbro Bottoms trip to June 1-3 . We have also reserved the barn for those who prefer not to camp that weekend and still have room for 7 more in the 2 double rooms. The cost is $100.00 per person for the weekend. Please let me know ASAP if you would like to stay in the barn as we have to send in the $600.00 deposit right away and need a firm commitment from people. If we have enough interest, we may be able to rent the bunkhouse also. The manager @ BVR mentioned that the Cowboy mounted shooters will also be camping this weekend and performing in the outdoor arena - so it may be a good idea to get your camping reservations in early and request a campsight on the (right) corral side of the road.
July 13-15 Forestville/Mystery Cave, MN Host Sharon Darrow
August 10-12 End of the Trail, WI Host Gina Barden
August 24-26 Childrens Ranch/La Riviere 38371 US Highway 18, Prairie du Chien, WI Host Joan Bartz Prairie Hills, the home of Children's Ranch has started a camp ground with some electric and some non electric sites. You may also rent a stall in the 48 stall barn for your horse. Prairie Hills and the Childrens Ranch are located about a half mile north of the La Riviere Horse camping area. There is a sign on the right side of the road. Contact Chris or Tim, Prairie Hills, 61011 Sebastian Lane, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821, 608-326-6167 or E-mail: Prairie Hills
September 7-9 Hay Meadow Host. WI Jeanne Fox
September 21-23 Outback Ranch, MN Host needed
October 5-7 Yellow River Host, IA Host needed
October 12-14 Southern Kettle Moraine, Palmyra, WI Host Kim Jaye NOTE: This is 1 week earlier than originally planned.
November 2-4 Ukarydee Host Kathy Bleskey
2012
April 20-22 Midwest Horse Fair, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI
May 4-6 Ukarydee Equestrian Horse Campground, Arkdale, WI Hosts: Kathy & Dave Bleskey Email: kbleskey@wi-net.com The Trailgaiters are booked into the lower campground, sites 1 and 16-30 (2-15 are on the hill). We haven’t been in that campground for several years, but it is very nice. Water, electric and bathrooms are just as convenient as in the front campground. And it probably is a little quieter as it is back from the road and the traffic noise. (All the sites in the lower campground have round pens.) Dave and I booked site 19. It would be a good idea for members to book their sites soon. As you can see, sites fill up fast in the spring. The Ukarydee website indicates that if you find you are not able to attend, with sufficient notice, you may be able to roll you prepaid reservation over to another date. For more details, click here.
May 18-20 Underdown, Lincoln County, WI Host needed
June 1-3 Zumbro Bottoms, MN Host needed
June 15-17 Big Valley Ranch, Avoca, WI Host Karla Hurd Email: khurd@rocketmail.com We have changed our camp-out date for Big Valley to June 15-17th and moved the Zumbro Bottoms trip to June 1-3 . We have also reserved the barn for those who prefer not to camp that weekend and still have room for 7 more in the 2 double rooms. The cost is $100.00 per person for the weekend. Please let me know ASAP if you would like to stay in the barn as we have to send in the $600.00 deposit right away and need a firm commitment from people. If we have enough interest, we may be able to rent the bunkhouse also. The manager @ BVR mentioned that the Cowboy mounted shooters will also be camping this weekend and performing in the outdoor arena - so it may be a good idea to get your camping reservations in early and request a campsight on the (right) corral side of the road.
July 13-15 Forestville/Mystery Cave, MN Host Sharon Darrow
August 10-12 End of the Trail, WI Host Gina Barden
August 24-26 Childrens Ranch/La Riviere 38371 US Highway 18, Prairie du Chien, WI Host Joan Bartz Prairie Hills, the home of Children's Ranch has started a camp ground with some electric and some non electric sites. You may also rent a stall in the 48 stall barn for your horse. Prairie Hills and the Childrens Ranch are located about a half mile north of the La Riviere Horse camping area. There is a sign on the right side of the road. Contact Chris or Tim, Prairie Hills, 61011 Sebastian Lane, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821, 608-326-6167 or E-mail: Prairie Hills
September 7-9 Hay Meadow Host. WI Jeanne Fox
September 21-23 Outback Ranch, MN Host needed
October 5-7 Yellow River Host, IA Host needed
October 12-14 Southern Kettle Moraine, Palmyra, WI Host Kim Jaye NOTE: This is 1 week earlier than originally planned.
November 2-4 Ukarydee Host Kathy Bleskey
2011
April 29 - May 1 Ukarydee Equestrian Horse Campground, WI Hosts: Kathy & Dave Bleskey Email: kbleskey@wi-net.com Click here for details.
April 29 - May 1 Ukarydee Equestrian Horse Campground, WI Hosts: Kathy & Dave Bleskey Email: kbleskey@wi-net.com Click here for details.
May 20 - 22 Kettle Moraine North, WI Hosts: Ken and Julie Carpenter Email crusade43@yahoo.com or witrails@yahoo.com. Reservations are to be made thru ReserveAmerica.com.
We reserved site 11. (no group site is being reserved.) Remember to reserve in Kettle Moraine SF New Prospect Horseman's Camp. The potluck will be held Saturday PM at the pavilion.. The pavilion there is non-reservable, but usually that is not an issue for groups to share.
We reserved site 11. (no group site is being reserved.) Remember to reserve in Kettle Moraine SF New Prospect Horseman's Camp. The potluck will be held Saturday PM at the pavilion.. The pavilion there is non-reservable, but usually that is not an issue for groups to share.
June 10 - 12 Zumbro Bottoms, MN Hosts: Dan & Linda Catherman Email: dcatherman_84@earthlink.net
July 8 - 10 CHANGE IN LOCATION! Big Valley Ranch, WI For reservations, email Sharon at bvalleyranch@gmail.com. Hosts: Gina B and Sharon D Email: ginanjim@sbcglobal.net - OR - trailgaiter@charter.net
August 12 - 14 End of the Trail Campground, WI Hosts: Mike and Lori Scott Email: scottfamily@tds.net
August 26 - 28 Big Valley Ranch, WI Hosts: Tammy & Brian Jansen Email: idahom39@aol.com Please be informed that the number to call for questions or reservations is Sharon at (608) 235-5634. Please do not call the number on the web page. Amenities at BVR include a picnic pavilion to use that includes electric for crock pots, refrigerators, grills (no running water), picnic tables, wi-fi, ping pong tables; shower house and bath; volleyball court and 100 x 300 lighted outdoor arena.
September 9 - 11 Yellow River State Forest, IA Host: Joan B She has reserved site #21 in the Creekside Campground. Email: joan_bartz@yahoo.com
September 23 - 25 Hay Meadow Horse Trail, WI Hosts: Jeanne & Mike Fox Email: foxy54748@yahoo.com
October 7 - 9 Lincoln County Underdown Horse Trails, WI Host: Bill Butler Email: peggy@concrete360.com
October 21 - 23 Kettle Moraine State Forest - South, WI Host: Gail S Email: gailseasor@att.net
