Cherokee County Saddle Club Georgia Trail Ride Schedule 2010 The goal of the Cherokee County Saddle Club is to provide opportunities for its members and their guests to ride the beautiful trails in our area of Georgia. We hope you join us. Before you come on a ride, you will find it helpful to check out our trail ride policies and find out the expectations our club has for those who ride with us.

January |February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December

January Rides

January 24, 2010 (Sunday)
CCSC Day Ride
Location: Garland Mtn
Ride Out: 10:00 a.m.
Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains.
Contact:Marianne Torchia 770-757-2282 email

Leader: Marianne Torchia 770-757-2282 email

February Rides

February 20, 2010 (Saturday)
Location: Garland Mtn
Ride Out: 10:00 a.m.
Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains.
Contact:Marianne Torchia 770-757-2282 email

Leader: Tamma Trump: (770) 655-0819 mswhinney@juno.com

February 20, 2010 (Saturday)
Mustang Rescue Ride Cancelled Due To Mud
It will be rescheduled at a later date
Location: 1755 Nations Dr. Canton, GA 30114-7522
Registration: 9:30 a.m.
Ride out: 10:00 a.m.
Ride Level: 1
Contact: Tamma Trump: (770) 655-0819 mswhinney@juno.com

March Rides

March 7, 2010 (Sunday)
Beautiful weather means Impromptu CCSC Ride ! Location: Pine Log Mountain
Ride out: 12:30 p.m.
Ride Level: 1--flat, rocky logging road Shoes are strongly recommended!

Leader: Tamma Trump: (770) 655-0819 mswhinney@juno.com

March 13, 2010 (Saturday)
CCSC Day Ride
GERL Benefit Poker Ride
Location: Dawson Forest, Dowsonville, GA
Registration: 9:00 a.m.
Ride out: 10:00 a.m.
Ride Level: 1
Leader: Marianne Torchia 770-757-2282 email

Entry Fee:	$20.00 donation to GERL (includes lunch and 1 poker hand)
Additional Poker Hands	$5.00 each/td>
Dawson Forest Park fee	$5.00

Other requirements:
Show your horse’s negative coggins test (yellow original or certified copy only) at the time of registration.
Water is available on the trail, but not at the trailer area. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU BRING WATER FOR YOUR HORSE!
Pre-registration is greatly appreciated, but not required.
More Information

April Rides

April 4/9 - 4/11, 2010
CCSC Weekend at Valley View Ranch
Available to all CCSC members and friends.
Non- horse owners can also attend as reliable horses are available there (extra fee).
Ride coordinater: Stephanie Tietz. Please contact her at tyloet@msn.com with questions and if you will be attending.
Get More Information about the ride at Valley View Ranch

April 25, 2010 (Sunday)
CCSC Day Ride Dawson Forest
Location: Dawson Forest, Dowsonville, GA
Ride Out: 11:00
Ride Level: 2 due to the terrain and length of ride
Leader: Marianne Torchia
Ride Distance: 9.5 miles
Notes: We will be riding the blue trail and crossing the river.
Shoes or boots are recommended as we traverse a few miles on gravel roads
Fees: $5.00 fee unless you have the annual pass.
Contact:Marianne Torchia 770-757-2282 email
Get Directions and Ride Info

May Rides

May 15, 2010 (Saturday)
CCSC Day Ride
Pinhoti--Holland Section (Rail Trail)

Ride Level:	2,walking / trotting on a scenic, good condition old rail road bed. On the way out limited loping IF everyone in the group wants to. On the return, those who wish to go at a faster pace will be given directions. Please review the CCSC ride policies
Ride Out:	10:30 a.m.  Please arrive by 10:00 a.m. If we have already ridden out, you are welcome to join us on the trail.
Trailhead:	US Forest Service/Pinhoti High Point Trailhead
Guests:	Yes. Liability forms available at the trailhead.
Leader:	Larry Wheat
Please Preregister:	Larry Wheat at 770-595-1913 l.wheat@mindspring.com

Get more information and Directions to the High Point Trailhead

June Rides

June 6, 2010 (Sunday)
CCSC Day Ride Dawson Forest
Location: Dawson Forest, Dowsonville, GA
Ride Out: 11:00
Ride Level: 2 due to the terrain and length of ride
Leader: Marianne Torchia
Ride Distance: 9.5 miles
Notes: We will be riding the blue trail and crossing the river.
Shoes or boots are recommended as we traverse a few miles on gravel roads
Fees: $5.00 fee unless you have the annual pass.
Contact:Marianne Torchia 770-757-2282 email
Get Directions and Ride Info

July Rides

July 11, 2010 (Sunday)
CCSC Day Ride
Location: Garland Mtn
Ride Out: 10:00 a.m.
Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains.
Contact:Marianne Torchia 770-757-2282 email

August Rides

August 21, 2010 (Saturday)
CCSC Day Ride Ft Mountain State partk
Location: Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth, GA
Ride Out: 9:00 a.m.
Ride Level: 2
Ride Duration: 2 hours
Leader: Larry Wheat
Contact: Larry Wheat: 770-595-1913 email: l.wheat@mindspring.com

Camping and stalls are available if you want to camp.
See pictures and a report from the Ft Mountain Ride !

September Rides

September 25, 2010
CCSC Day Ride
Berry College
Location: Berry College, Rome, GA
Ride Out: 10:30 a.m. from Western Saddle Club
Ride Level: 1
Leader: Tamma Trump
Ride Duration:
Contact:Tamma Trump 770-655-0819 email
Get Directions and Ride Info

October Rides

October 15 - 17, 2010
CCSC Day Ride
Location: Hard Labor Creek State Park, Rutledge , GA
Ride Out: 11:00
Ride Level: 1
Ride Duration:
Notes: $5.00 fee unless you have the annual pass.
Get Directions and Ride Info

November Rides

November 20, 2010 (Saturday)
CCSC Day Ride
Location: Chickamauga National Battlefield
Ride Out: 11:00 A.M.
Ride Level: 1 -- Shoes not required.
Ride Duration: 3 hours
Leader: Marianne Torchia
Contact:Marianne Torchia 770-757-2282 email
Get Directions and Ride Info

There Are No December Rides

 

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