MFTs on the Market

Jane Leatherland's gelding JESTER'S BANDIT. PRICE REDUCED!!!!!!!!

Roger's 5-yr. old mare.

Don Trollinger's gelding Natural High's "Boss".

Karen Gagliano's gelding Rambler's Golden Shadow J. aka "Sonny".


On this page, go over to "Related Links" in the left-hand column, and click on FoxTrot Classifieds.

Moira

WANTED: BOOTS FOR KIDS

Copied from August 2009 Horse & Rider magazine.

"The American Paint Horse Foundation needs your help to provide new or gently used cowboy boots to young riders. The non-profit organization recently joined forces with Camp Carter YMCA in Fort Worth, Texas, to educate children about horses and get them in the saddle. Once Camp Carter's needs are met, the boot drive will be extended to help other groups.

Both children's and adult sizes are needed. Send your donated boots to: American Paint Horse Foundation, "Leg Up On Life", 2800 Meacham Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76137"

I could not help but pass this along to FoxTROT, even if it is sponsored by another breed! Sounds like a great cause. I love to get kids on horses! Let me encourage you to support this effort as you have opportunity.

Happy Trails,
Sam Gerhardt
President, FoxTROT

Dupont State Forrest, North Carolina

On Saturday, 24 July "09, Deb and I met Denny and Beth Corn, with their son and his wife, Mike and Ricki (sp) for a ride at the Dupont State Forrest near Hendersonville and Brevard, NC. Not wanting to be held accountable if we got lost, Denny asked their friend, Amanda, to be our "trail boss" and she did wonderfully! Amanda rode her TWH while the rest of us were on our MFTs. Our ride lasted about 6 hours as we made our way on the trails along with the mountain bikes, hikers, baby strollers, and other horse back riders. (Great training for the horses!) The sights were beautiful! Transylvania County is called the Water Fall County of North Carolina and it is very obvious why! We enjoyed the opportunity to ride with some of our NC FoxTROT members and will do it again as soon as possible.

Happy Trails,

Sam Gerhardt

President, FoxTROT

Summer Trail Ride, Zenith at Big South Fork!!

The FoxTROT Summer Trail Ride was a great success! Bruce and Sharon, owners of Zenith, have a nice place and were very hospitable hosts. Members and guests trickled in from Wednesday to Saturday to ride the trails of the Big South Fork out of Zenith Stables. The weather was pleasant allowing us to ride each day. Friday evening 11 of us gathered at Bacarras, a local German/American restaurant, for a nice meal. By Saturday we had a total of 15 Trail Riders! With the exeption of Deb and I, Terry Messex, and Heather Webb, we had a different group than attended the Spring Ride. We missed those who could not attend, but were encouraged to see new members active. One of the new members, Bob Mathis, went on his first official trail ride on his MFT! He acquired his horse from and has been training with Michael and Sharon Lesner. Upon his return to camp with a scratch or two and a few sore muscles he had forgotten he had, Bob said that he is no longer a trail riding virgin! He had a BIG SMILE on his face!! We'll look forward to seeing more of Bob and his wife, Cynda. Other new participant members were Donna Porter, Ray Mauer, and Donna's daughter, Brooke; Glenn Moody and Roger Wyatt. Terry, Roger, Glenn and Heather brought guests with them t o ride with FoxTROT. James and Moira Funk were not able to ride but came up to visit Friday afternoon. James "adjusted" a couple of horses and Moira delivered a fresh Rhubarb Pie!!! Don Trollinger came up but had an accident Thursday morning and had to return home. Be prayerful for him as he recovers at home. We'll look forward to seeing Don on the trail again. All in all, it seemed to me that everyone had fun enjoying one another and our MFTs!

Be sure to make your reservations now for the Fall Trail Ride to be held at the Circle E Guest Ranch, 28 October - 1 November!

Happy Trails, Sam Gerhardt, President, FoxTROT

East TN FoxTROT "Impromptu Rides"

During June and July a few of us from the east side of the state have been able to gather for impromptu Saturday rides. We rode once at Mount Rogers, VA on the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail; and twice in the Smokys, once near Tremont and once up to Gregory Bald. Lea Valentine is always ready to ride and usually brings a friend along. She has brought a couple of UT Vet Students from Germany (Jule, pronounced "Eulah", and Katrina) with her on recent rides. They have now returned home with great memories of riding MFTs on the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail and in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Our 2 oldest grandchildren, Chloe and Hunter, rode with us on one of the rides. Terry Messex, FoxTROT Central Rep, returned to Orchard Cove with friends to ride over July 4th, so we rode with his group. Glenn Moody and his friend, John, joined us on the ride to Gregory Bald. Enjoy the pics! Happy Trails, Sam Gerhardt, President, FoxTROT