Post by sam on Aug 24, 2010 13:30:58 GMT -5
For immediate release: Aug 24, 2010
Posted by: [DNR]
Contact: Marvin McNew
Phone: (260) 468-2127
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Riders Rendezvous at Salamonie Reservoir
Salamonie Reservoir's 5th annual Salamonie Riders Rendezvous will be held Sept. 17 through 19. Participants can bring their horses and camp at Salamonie Reservoir's Lost Bridge West Horsemen's Campground for the weekend or just come out for daytime activities. You don't need to be a horse owner to enjoy this event-there will be a variety of horses to view; however, no rentals or rides will be available.
Schedule
Sept. 17, set-up and campfire time in the evening: After getting settled in their campsite, guests can stop at the tent where Loop A and B of the horse camp meet to help with setup or just sit around the campfire together.
Sept. 18, 10 a.m., Trail safety clinic presented by accredited trainer Marry Morrow; 11 a.m., equine chiropractor Beth Draper demonstrates equine massage; 12-1:30 p.m., lunch break on own; 1:30 p.m., mounted scavenger hunt-ride your horse to find items using provided clues, taking a photo of finds to document your success; 5:30 p.m., prairie steamer dinner-enjoy this old favorite made by camp chefs Dave and Pat Putt, donations accepted, bring own drink and table service; 7 p.m., bluegrass music around the fire with Lucas Simpson of Goldmine Pickers.
Sept. 19, 10 a.m., Tack Flea Market. Table space available for $5. Sponsored by the Friends of Upper Wabash Interpretive Services.
New this year, a photographer will be on hand to take pictures of guests and equine friends.
The horsemen's campground is located in Lost Bridge West Recreation Area on Highway 105 in western Huntington County.
Advance registration is encouraged to help figure dinner amounts. Fee for the weekend of events is $2 per person (camping fees not included). Visit www.in.gov/dnr/uwis/ for more information about Upper Wabash Interpretive Services programs. To register, call (260) 468-2127.
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Posted by: [DNR]
Contact: Marvin McNew
Phone: (260) 468-2127
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Riders Rendezvous at Salamonie Reservoir
Salamonie Reservoir's 5th annual Salamonie Riders Rendezvous will be held Sept. 17 through 19. Participants can bring their horses and camp at Salamonie Reservoir's Lost Bridge West Horsemen's Campground for the weekend or just come out for daytime activities. You don't need to be a horse owner to enjoy this event-there will be a variety of horses to view; however, no rentals or rides will be available.
Schedule
Sept. 17, set-up and campfire time in the evening: After getting settled in their campsite, guests can stop at the tent where Loop A and B of the horse camp meet to help with setup or just sit around the campfire together.
Sept. 18, 10 a.m., Trail safety clinic presented by accredited trainer Marry Morrow; 11 a.m., equine chiropractor Beth Draper demonstrates equine massage; 12-1:30 p.m., lunch break on own; 1:30 p.m., mounted scavenger hunt-ride your horse to find items using provided clues, taking a photo of finds to document your success; 5:30 p.m., prairie steamer dinner-enjoy this old favorite made by camp chefs Dave and Pat Putt, donations accepted, bring own drink and table service; 7 p.m., bluegrass music around the fire with Lucas Simpson of Goldmine Pickers.
Sept. 19, 10 a.m., Tack Flea Market. Table space available for $5. Sponsored by the Friends of Upper Wabash Interpretive Services.
New this year, a photographer will be on hand to take pictures of guests and equine friends.
The horsemen's campground is located in Lost Bridge West Recreation Area on Highway 105 in western Huntington County.
Advance registration is encouraged to help figure dinner amounts. Fee for the weekend of events is $2 per person (camping fees not included). Visit www.in.gov/dnr/uwis/ for more information about Upper Wabash Interpretive Services programs. To register, call (260) 468-2127.
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