The Fox TROT Fall Trail Ride was a great success! Over the course of three days we had a total of 18 riders, most of whom were on Fox Trotters. The shortest ride lasted about an hour and the longest ride was about 5.5 hours. One of the trails was a combination of rocky steep up and muddy steep down, which provided a challenge to some horses and riders (and probably not the favorite ride of most). The shortest and most casual ride was through the pastures with a few water crossings. The longest and most scenic ride was rocky up and down, with open woods and beautiful views from along the cliff tops. Fox TROT is still learning how to find the right balance for all of our trail riders! I think the overall consensus was that all had a good time.
Don Trollinger went on his first trail ride after his fall back in July. Cynda Mathis went on her first Fox TROT ride as well. It is good to see both of these in the saddle. (I did not have my camera when we went out with Cynda. If someone has a picture of her on Velvet please post it or send to me for posting. Sorry, Cynda.) (There are no pictures of me either; I was always behind the camera!)
The fellowship after the rides was fun as well. We always find something or someone to tease or be teased. Of course, Terry is usually the instigator!
After a trail ride, the evening meal is always welcomed. The Mexican restaurant in Stevenson, Alabama was good for 2 nights, the prepared meals at camp were delicious one night, but the highlight was the "pot luck" on Friday night! Everything was soooo good! I think the pot luck should become a Fox TROT tradition!
Finally, I should comment about our host camp ground. The Bolo Club in Sherwood, (south central) Tennessee is a great place to camp and trail ride. This is a developing horse camp with much potential. Charles, the owner, was a gracious host who was very eager to meet our needs and was interested in our input as to the future development of the facility. George, the "Trail Boss", was a great trail guide leading us through the woods and along the ridges and cliffs. They have plans to make additions to the facilities and expand the network of trails. The "Pavilion" is second to none with comfortable couches and recliners, large tables and chairs, a big screen TV, and a warm log fireplace. The bath house is clean and very comfortable as well. Follow the progress of The Bolo Club at http://www.theboloclub.com/ and make plans to ride there with your other trail riding companions!
Sam Gerhardt
President, Fox TROT
Welcome to FoxTROT's blogspot!
If you trail ride in Tennessee on a Missouri Fox Trotting (MFT) horse, then this site is for you! Whether you live in Tennessee or travel here to ride, we invite you to participate. Our desire is to provide an association that will enhance the enjoyment of trail riding the MFT. FoxTROT is an affiliate of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association.
SCHEDULED TRAIL RIDES
The rides listed below are scheduled organizational rides. Additional day and week-end rides are scheduled by Regional Reps and among members as time and opportunity allows.
2017 FoxTROT MFTHBA
National Trail Ride Schedule
(Pending approval by the MFTHBA Trail Committee)
FoxTROT Spring NTR
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
3-7 May 2017
Zenith Stables & Campground
Allardt, TN
931-879-5252
http://www.zenithstables.com
FoxTROT Octoberfest @ East Fork
11-15 October 2017
East Fork Stables
Jamestown, TN
931-879-1176
http://www.eastforkstables.com
In addition to camping and stall fees, this ride requires purchase of the meal package which covers ALL MEALS starting with supper on Wednesday and ending with breakfast on Sunday - $165.00 per person. It's best to MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS VERY EARLY! Reservations require 25% deposit with balance pay out through the year. There's a 10% discount for pre-registration.
Someone of FoxTROT is riding nearly every week end and some week days. For info on regional day rides contact the following anytime for specific plans --
Big South Fork FoxTROT
Lea Valentine, 865-556-3485/931-879-0808, leavalfox@bellsouth.net
National Trail Ride Schedule
(Pending approval by the MFTHBA Trail Committee)
FoxTROT Spring NTR
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
3-7 May 2017
Zenith Stables & Campground
Allardt, TN
931-879-5252
http://www.zenithstables.com
FoxTROT Octoberfest @ East Fork
11-15 October 2017
East Fork Stables
Jamestown, TN
931-879-1176
http://www.eastforkstables.com
In addition to camping and stall fees, this ride requires purchase of the meal package which covers ALL MEALS starting with supper on Wednesday and ending with breakfast on Sunday - $165.00 per person. It's best to MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS VERY EARLY! Reservations require 25% deposit with balance pay out through the year. There's a 10% discount for pre-registration.
Someone of FoxTROT is riding nearly every week end and some week days. For info on regional day rides contact the following anytime for specific plans --
Big South Fork FoxTROT
Lea Valentine, 865-556-3485/931-879-0808, leavalfox@bellsouth.net
Rose Walter, 931-269-0580, rosewalter52@yahoo.com
Smoky Mountain/Eastern TN & Western NC FoxTROT
Lloyd Styles, 865-805-0620, lstyles1968@gmail.com
Debby Gerhardt, 423-237-8726, debbygerhardt@yahoo.com
Sam Gerhardt, 423-237-8724, smfoxtrotters@hotmail.com
Smoky Mountain/Eastern TN & Western NC FoxTROT
Lloyd Styles, 865-805-0620, lstyles1968@gmail.com
Debby Gerhardt, 423-237-8726, debbygerhardt@yahoo.com
Sam Gerhardt, 423-237-8724, smfoxtrotters@hotmail.com
2017 Clinics/Events of Interest
Southern Equine Expo
24-27 February 2017
Tennessee Miller Coliseum
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
http://www.southernequineexpo.com
FoxTROT will be representing the MFTHBA with a booth at this event! John Brandreth and The Kansas Kowboy D will provide the MFT breed demo!
MFTHBA Spring Show
3 Year Old Futurity
National Trail Ride
6-9 June 2017
Ava, Missouri
http://www.mfthba.com/springshow
417-683-2468
MFTHBA Show and Celebration
National Trail Ride
5-11 September 2017
Ava, Missouri
http://www.mfthba.com/
417-683-2468
24-27 February 2017
Tennessee Miller Coliseum
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
http://www.southernequineexpo.com
FoxTROT will be representing the MFTHBA with a booth at this event! John Brandreth and The Kansas Kowboy D will provide the MFT breed demo!
MFTHBA Spring Show
3 Year Old Futurity
National Trail Ride
6-9 June 2017
Ava, Missouri
http://www.mfthba.com/springshow
417-683-2468
MFTHBA Show and Celebration
National Trail Ride
5-11 September 2017
Ava, Missouri
http://www.mfthba.com/
417-683-2468
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