US RIDER EQUESTRIAN MOTOR PLAN

Just a food-for-thought note:

For those of you who are not familiar with "US Rider Equestrian Motor Plan" program, I encourage you to go to their website and read about them---and no, I don't "sell" the insurance or receive anything from them but excellent service.

Not only are you covered in your vehicle, but your horse trailer is also covered for roadside emergencies, etc. Other motor insurance plans ,which I have researched, will not cover a trailer you are pulling for flat tires, emergency overnight stabling for horses, etc. The coverage is for any vehicle, you as a member, is driving.

James and I have used US Rider twice in the past couple of years---just this past week made the second time. Thank goodness we weren't pulling horses, but it did involve our car and us. I just love it when you phone the emergency number, and the first thing out of the customer service's mouth is, "Are you and your horses okay?".

US Rider website is:
www.usrider.org

Everybody have a great week! Enjoy the sunshine!

Moira

AFFILIATES X-CHANGE

When you receive your copy of "The Journal" this month, make sure you read Page 29.
There is an article on the Affiliates' meeting held in AVA last month. The remark by "Susan Lesner", which should have been "Sharon Lesner", (our FoxTROT secretary), is right on the point in addressing the fact "Trail riders want to feel included".

As an individual, NOW is your chance to be heard. AVA is asking for your input, stories, etc. At the very end of the article is what and where to submit.
However, as a FoxTROT member, please submit your ideas or suggestions to Sam or any of the BOD members. Submitting suggestions as a group sends a strong message to AVA about what we as an affiliate and trail riders would like to see.

Looking a bit further on Page 29, in case you don't recognize those two smiling MFT riders from the picture itself---our President Sam and trail-boss wife Debbie are featured on a brand new column, "Trails Across American and Beyond". The "Journal" is asking for contributions of pictures, stories, tips, etc.

Your voice and Our voices in these matters will count!

See you at The Bolo Club at the end-of-the month!!

Moira

Well, James and I made an impromptu dash to Dale Hollow Lake yesterday and had one of the most gorgeous days of riding we have had in a long time. The water level was up the highest we have ever seen, and so we were able to walk our horses (when down at the level of the lake, of course) right out to the water with no problems. I was riding our new horse, Thunder. WOW! What a great horse. I had the most fun on him than I have had in a long time. We rode about 4 hours--with a couple of stops. Again, going on a Thursday, we had it all to ourselves. Unfortunately, the remains of the weekend riders were plentiful with cans, bottles, etc., strewn on some parts of the trails. Such a wonderful place to ride, and a few have to misuse it. But, on a brighter note---James and I will do our fall ride to see the leaves change---probably in November. I'll try to plan ahead of time to let everybody know, but I'm sure we will go during the week to miss the heavier traffic. Like I said before, it is a bit tricky finding this spot, so please do not hesitate to call James (you don't want my directions) for help in navigating back to the trail head.