Come and enjoy a lovely trail ride across the Mid-Missouri countryside.  

Our ride will consist of mixed Missouri terrain, including some country roads and rich Moniteau county farmland.  Our cross-country trek will take us through diverse stands of hardwoods, pines, and cedar.  Our travels will also find us crossing tranquil babbling brooks.  

A Springtime ride means the landscape will be painted with pink and white blossoms of redbuds and the famous Missouri dogwoods.   This area is also known for deer, turkey, squirrels, a wide variety of birds, and other wildlife. Therefore we may even encounter a surprise or two along the way.  

Not only will you enjoy the the scenic beauty of the landscape across the countryside and experience the peacefulness and tranquility of the land on this cross-country wilderness trail ride with your trusty steed, you will also be showing your support and benefiting the children of St Jude's.

 

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More Trail Ride Details

Our ride will consist of approximately 12 miles, starting at 10 a.m. and ending between 3 - 4 p.m.  

It will be about 50-50 country road and private property.  Our private property trek will consist of meadows, farmland, brooks, forests, and a long forgotten country road.  Most of the ride will be wide enough to ride 2 or more wide, therefore making this the perfect ride to bring all your friends and laugh and visit - to catch up on old times & to make new memories, all the while enjoying your trusty steed.

At about noon, we will arrive at a beautiful secluded lake, where everyone can eat their own saddle bag lunch.  There will be plenty of room to tie up and spread out to enjoy your lunch, enjoy the fellowship, and enjoy the fresh clean country air.  There will be a designated truck at registration, where you can load your coolers if you do not want to pack a saddle bag.  There will be straw bales available that you can use to sit on.  

We will also have a truck & trailer at the lunch break to bring back those riders who wish to return to camp.  

A port-a-potty will also be available at the lunch break.

 

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A Few Friendly Rules and Reminders

  • No Alcohol -  No Alcohol of any kind is permitted on the Trail Ride.

  • Negative Coggins Required

  • Signed Participation Waiver Required

  • Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and are encouraged to wear a helmet.

  • No dogs on the trail, and must be on a leash in camp.

  • No Stallions

  • Please put red ribbons on horses known to kick.

  • Please ride responsibly.  Although you may be an accomplished horseperson, there may be green horses or riders on the trail. Please use caution, and please use respect when passing.

  • Please stay with the group on the trail ride.  Our gracious landowner has given permission to cross their private property, so please stay with the group and stay on the designated trail.

  • Please be respectful of the city and private landowners property.

  • Please do not litter.

  • Please observe basic trail etiquette, click here for more information.

  • Please Pre-Register if Possible, and please RSVP for supper if possible.  This is the only way we will have a head count for supper so we can make sure we have enough food.

  • Remember your Sunscreen and Bug Spray!!

 

Please help us to abide by these rules so we have a successful and enjoyable event for all. 

 

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Missouri Revised Statutes

Chapter 537
Torts and Actions for Damages
Section 537.325

Augusts 28, 2002 - 2. Except as provided in subsection 4 of this section, an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional or any other person or corporation shall not be liable for an injury to or the death of a participant resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities and, except as provided in subsection 4 of this section, no participant or a participant's representative shall make any claim against, maintain an action against, or recover from an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, or any other person from injury, loss, damage or death of the participant resulting from any of the inherent risks of equine activities

Be sure and read the entire Statute

 

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