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Maine Trail Riders Gt6 Association, Inc. September 2012 www.mainetrailriders.com Volume 18.

Treasurer Board of Directors: Nancy Weeks 2014 Vicky Dixon 2014 Sally Labree - 2014 Brenda Lary 2013 Dana Lary 2013 Nora MacDonald 2013 Melissa Bourgoin 2013 (exefficio) Donna Tripp 2012 Julie

1 Maine Trail Riders Gt6 Association, Inc. September Volume H FBEATS Official Newsletter of The M T R A THE NEXT MEETING IS FRIDAY, SEPT 14, 2012 Officers: Trudy Bickford, President Audrey Colfer, Vice-President Donna LeBlond, Secretary Cathy Small, Treasurer Board of Directors: Nancy Weeks 2014 Vicky Dixon 2014 Sally Labree Brenda Lary 2013 Dana Lary 2013 Nora MacDonald 2013 Melissa Bourgoin 2013 (exefficio) Donna Tripp 2012 Julie Anderson Cathy Small 2012 Sandy Craig 2012 (ex-efficio) President s Stall Thank you to everyone that helped at the Topsham Fair Horse Show. With the new format including jumps this year, there was concern that time and help would be an issue. But all went well, we raised some funds for the club, and volunteers and participants all seemed have a good time. This month s schedule changes to take note of are the Harris Knowlton Ride has been cancelled for Labor Day Weekend. In its place there are now three separate rides, with camping available Saturday and Sunday nights in West Gardiner. The September 1 st ride will be in Pittston, the September 2 nd ride will be in West Gardiner, and the September 3 rd ride will be at Mt. Pisgah. Also, please take note that the September meeting will be held on Friday, September 14 th instead of the Saturday of the weekend ride. This was done as attempts are made to bring in entertainment and have Saturday of the ride be fun and relaxing instead of club business. In case some of you are wondering what is happening with me, I have had surgery and am now on the road to recovery. Thank you for all your well wishes! Good vibes from everyone were good and have helped me through this. Unfortunately, it will be a bit longer before I can ride, but the recovery is progressing, the mass that was inside me is benign and gone, I am eating and getting my strength back. I hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather! See you at some upcoming events. Trudy

2 September 2012 HOOFBEATS Our Next Meeting is Friday, September 14, 2012 at 7:30PM Notice to Members. PLEASE NOTE: The September meeting will be held on Friday, September 14 th.

2 2 September 2012 HOOFBEATS Our Next Meeting is Friday, September 14, 2012 at 7:30PM Notice to Members. PLEASE NOTE: The September meeting will be held on Friday, September 14 th. Upcoming Events Please note: the event calendar will be posted at the clubhouse prior to all meetings. The calendar will not be read at the meetings. Club meetings are at 7:30 P.M. unless posted otherwise. Sep 1 - **Pittson Ride sponsored by Nancy Weeks ( ) and Savannah Hill Sep 2 - **West Gardner Ride sponsored by Nancy Weeks ( ) Sep 3 - **Mt. Pisgah Ride sponsored by Sally Labree ( ) Sep 7-9 Litchfield Fair Food Booth Sep 14 - Club meeting, at the MTRA club house Sep **Fall Ride at MTRA Club House (Trudy Bickford ) Sep **Albion Ride sponsored by Tess Carter ( ) and Elaine Bolen ( ) Sep 29 - ** Blazin The Trail For A Cure Ride in Lisbon Falls sponsored by Sandy Craig ( ) (rain date: Sept 30) Oct **Mt. Vernon Ride sponsored by Walt Williams & Sandy Zack ( ) Oct **Parkman Ride sponsored by Donna Trip & Ashley Weeks ( ) Oct **Belgrade Ride sponsored by Becky Carey ( ) Oct 28 - **Jay RR Bed Ride sponsored by Julie Anderson ( ) Nov 10 - Club meeting, at the MTRA club house Dec 8 - Club meeting, at the MTRA club house Jan 12 Yearly awards banquet Special Announcement! Cathy & Tim Small would like to share their joy with you by announcing the newest addition to their family. Kamden Lee Small was born on August 20th at 7:50 pm. Kamden weighed in at 7 lbs 11 oz. and 21 inches long. He is the son of Dustin & Kassandra Small and little brother to Andie Lynn Small. He is pictured here with his big sister Andie Lynn and his Aunt Casie. Ride Information The calendar has filled up fast! Contact the trail secretary, Cathy Small, to sponsor a ride: Cathy@MaineTrailRiders.com Phone: September ride information September 1 Labor Day Weekend - Pittson Ride sponsored by Nancy Weeks ( ) and Savannah Hill: Mary Ann Cogswell s decision to cancel the labor day weekend ride spurred a flurry of calls to replace the ride. Sooooo here s what I came up with (Nancy):

3 3 September 2012 HOOFBEATS Saturday, Sept 1 st, Pittston ride will start at 10:00 from a hay field off Blodgett road. The ride will consist of about a mile of dead end tar road, then about half a mile on the Kelley road then onto a private gravel road with a small woods trail loop. Lunch will be at Nehumkeag pond. Dogs are welcome but they will have to be leashed for the first and last 1.5 miles of tar road. Ride will be about 4 hours. Bring your own lunch on the trail. Directions: from Randolph, go south on Route 27 towards Dresden for about 4 miles. Just over the crest of a hill, turn left onto Kelly Road. Go about 2 miles and turn right onto Blodgett Road. Go about a mile to a hay field on the left where we will be parking. After the ride is finished, those who would like to camp can continue to Gary and Marie Qunital s field across from Cathy Small s house off Spears Corner Road in West Gardiner. We got rained out this summer so we are going to try it again. The field has a nice pond. There will be a Saturday night pot luck supper at 6:00pm. Directions for the camping site: return to Randolph, take left at light and cross Kennebec River. At the lights at the end of the bridge, go straight. At the next set of lights, turn right onto route 126. go about 3 miles, cross over 295 and 95 and past the West Gardiner plaza. After the turnpike plaza, continue 2.5 miles to blinking yellow light after Larrabee Marine on right. Turn right onto Spears Corner road, go about half a mile and turn right onto gravel road. Parking is in the big open field with a pond. September 2 West Gardiner Ride sponsored by Nancy Weeks ( ): 10:00am ride time. We will ride from the overnight camp site in West Gardiner along the network of trail that Cathy Small usually leads (and may again if she gets back from her trip in time). Otherwise, I will cover about 4 hours of trail. Dogs are welcome but there is 1 road crossing going out and coming back. Bring your own lunch on the trail. Directions: For those coming in that morning from route 126 in West Gardiner, turn at the blinking light onto Spears Corner road (right if coming from Gardiner, left if coming from Litchfield. Go about half a mile on Spears Corner road to a dirt road on right. Follow road to field back in the woods. You can camp again Sunday night with a pizza party at 6:00. We will be ordering from one of the local stores. Bring your own beverage. September 3 Mt. Pisgah Ride sponsored by Sally Labree ( ): The Mt. Pisgah ride is about 4 hours long. There is an uphill climb at the beginning (no stairs this year!) The trail is rocky in places, so please plan on that. Pack food and drink as lunch will be on the trail. This year the ride is leaving at 9:30 from the North Monmouth Fire station. Directions: From the South, take Rt. 202 towards Augusta. At the intersection of Rt. 202 and Blaisdell Road, take a left onto Blaisdell.(just before the intersection is an RV repair shop, look for the campers). Follow Blaisdell Road until you come to a stop sign. Go Right, travel for 1/2 mile and the fire station will be on your Right. From the North, take Rt.202 towards Lewiston. Pass thru Winthrop and watch for Knowles Lumber on your Right. After you pass Knowles lumber, travel about 3/4 mile to Blaisdell Road, which will be on your right just before the RV Camper shop. Turn Right onto Blaisdell Road, go to the stop sign. Go Right, travel for 1/2 mile and the fire station will be on your Right. We are HOPING for a sunny ride this year, See you there!!! Questions, call Sally at

4 4 September 2012 HOOFBEATS September Annual Fall Round-Up Ride at MTRA Club House: Both Saturday and Sunday s rides will begin at 9:30 AM. Please plan on bringing a lunch, halter and lead line as lunch will be on the trail. Each ride will be approximately 4 to 4 1/2 hours with an hour for lunch. We will try to keep the ride on trails however there will be some road riding as well. There will be a potluck supper on Saturday night. September Albion/China Ride sponsored by Elaine Bolen and Tess Carter: You can come and camp in our field any time after 2 pm on Friday the 21st. The rides each day will start at 10AM, and will consist of some road riding and mixed terrain. Lunches will be on the trails. Saturday night is potluck. Sunday we will serve breakfast, then head out on the trail, and when we arrive back we will have snacks. Dogs are welcome, but may need to be leashed as there are 4 dogs at the house. Thank you, Elaine & Tess Any questions, call , or Our address is 180 Bessey Ridge Rd, Albion, ME September 29 (Rain Date September 30 th ) Blazin a Trail For A Cure Ride: Join us for the Third Annual Blazin A Trail For A Cure For detailed rules and instructions, please see the inserts attached with the news letter regarding this ride. Location: Justalittle Farm, 58 Ridge Road, Lisbon Falls, ME Daily Schedule: 9:00-Parking opens 9:30-10:45 Registration 11:00-Opening Ceremony 11:30-Take off on ride For the most part the trails are good footing with minimum wet / mud areas. 2:30-Return to Justalittle Farm As for the memorial cards, the actual card is 4x6. Pictures need to be in electronic format they can be edited and resized as needed to fit the card. Michelle Weymouth will be able to scan pictures of any size if you do not have a digital format to use. The cards will be laminated, and finished with a ribbon so they can be hung. Contact information for Michelle is listed in the event flyer included in this newsletter. General Membership Meeting Minutes Date: 08/03/2012 Called to order: 7:35pm Guest Introduction: No Guest Secretary's Report: Accepted as posted in Hoofbeats, Missy motioned and Rick seconded, passed Treasurer's Report: June and July's report read and accepted with changes to returned earnings to town of Lisbon Falls for Moxie Day pony rides, 20% not 22%. BOD Report: Meeting held on June 26th, minutes read. Trail Report: August 18th Streaked Mountain ride cancelled. Michelle's fundraiser in the Spring the DJ cancelled, if DJ is available for Fall ride, have him come and pay a small fee or donation to go to Michelle for Miss Maine Rodeo. Nora motioned to find out about it. MTRA signs we only have two left, Dana requesting to get six more made, Julie motioned to get more and Missy seconded, passed. Dana will take care of signs. Blazin-A-Trail will have a table set up for Topsham Show, looking for raffles, would the club donate a membership for raffle. Nora motioned to allow membership to be donated, two single or one family, Sandy seconded, passed.

5 5 September 2012 HOOFBEATS Missy motioned to move September 15th meeting to Friday September 14th, Julie seconded, passed. Trail meeting is scheduled for Monday August 13th at 7pm at Clubhouse. Horse Show Report: Need help with Topsham Horse Show, ring crew and help with set up at 7:30am. Food booth volunteers needed, sign-up sheet passed around. Gift certificate for Judge, Missy motioned to get $65.00 gift certificate and other things to make up a basket, Lynn seconded, passed. Safe Haven is having a show next Saturday the 11th. Publicity Report: No Report Building and Land Report: Rick put in new circuit box, hot water, and rewired stove. Dana requested to pay Rick for gas, for all the trips back and forth to the clubhouse. Sandy motioned to pay Rick $ for cost of fuel for trips to clubhouse, Lynn seconded, passed. Sign is being worked on. Fund Raising Committee Report: Calendar of Club, when do we want to get started, need to speak with Brenda and need to get a committee started. Pony rides went well. Sandy wanted to thank everyone who helped. Food Committee Report: No Report. Need sweets and volunteers for horse show. Entertainment Committee Report: No Report. Parade Committee Report: Had 12 riders in Moxie parade. Hospitality Committee Report: No Report. Stacey Westfall in Cowgirl Hall of Fame, Michelle requesting club to send a note of Congratulations. Drill Team Report: No Report Junior's Report: Meeting held tonight, Looking to have hot dog sale at Walmart on Black Friday. Hannaford has clink account, looking into this for Juniors. Mounted games across America looking to bring games here. Blazin-A-Trail looking for banner, asked Juniors to make one. Correspondence Report: Received letter from Bill Maxwell Assistant Fire Chief of Waldoboro, asked if we would be interested in taking part in the parade on August 10, Trudy will let him know we have conflicting plans for that date. Old Business Report: BOD sign-up sheet. New Business Report: No Report. Remarks for the Good of the Order: No Report. Membership Count: Senior Members: 18 Junior Members: 7 Dogs: 6 Raffles and /or mystery gift: No raffle, Brags: Michelle; has picture in Pro Rodeo News, saw Reba and 2 other Country singers in Cheyenne, WY and also worked with Chris Cox. Motion to adjourn: Missy motioned, Michelle seconded passed. Meeting ended at 8:45pm. Wanted! Headboard Nancy Weeks is looking for a queen size headboard reasonable. Call FREE for the taking! I have about a dozen copies of the Trail Rider Magazine free for the taking. I also have about 18 or so Horse & Rider Magazines. Even though they are a couple of years old there is still some great reading. Let me know if you want them Cathy@MaineTrailRiders.com or Cathy Classified Ads House for Rent! I will be renting my parent s home in Pittston. It is a 1 story older home with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, paved driveway, fenced yard for dog. It is 2 miles from Randolph. It also has a 3 acre field for up to 2 horses (field is clay and doesn t grow good grass), it would require someone to put in a fence and shelter. Call Nancy Weeks

6 September 2012 HOOFBEATS Barn in Dexter available! Some friends have a gorgeous barn with about 4 acres of pasture and running water and electricity. They could provide some help with feeding etc.

6 6 September 2012 HOOFBEATS Barn in Dexter available! Some friends have a gorgeous barn with about 4 acres of pasture and running water and electricity. They could provide some help with feeding etc. But neither is what I would call a horse person. The barn has six large box stalls if I remember correctly. It's got cement floors and a huge hayloft. They'd be open to any proposals! If interested me and I will hook you up! Patti Dowse Erda ( Boarding & Lessons Available at Greene-Horse Farm & Livery, Inc. We are privately owned and operated and offer all our guests a 10 X 12 box stall in a newly built barn. Horses are turned out daily in individual paddocks or herd pasture depending on compatibility. Board includes: stall, tack cubicle, feed and basic grooming. There is a round pen on site for your use, and miles of trails and dirt roads for your riding pleasure. We are conveniently located 4 miles off Route 202 in Greene between Lewiston and Augusta. Also offering beginner lessons and training. Please call for more information and pricing, (207) References are available upon request. Boarding available in new barn 10x12 stalls, 15 acres of pasture, trails available without going on the road first. Includes hay, grain, bedding, daily turnout. $225/month. Location is 1/16 mile from the Maine Trail Riders clubhouse in Litchfield. Call Julie Anderson: (207) JL Custom Fab Route 201 in Bowdoin, M-F 8:00 to 5:00, Sat by appointment Trailer Service and Repairs: bearings, brakes, lights, suspension and wiring Truck and Towing Accessories: hitches, goosenecks, brake controls, racks, steps Custom Metal Fabrication: storage solutions hay racks, ladders, **Full Trailer Safety Inspection only $58 for MTRA Members** Combining remarkable skills and extraordinary service to fabricate your needs Easy boots for sale! Size 2.5 easy boots (the glove) are for sale. Two are brand new, and two are used but in good shape. $100 for all four. Contact Sally: Brookside Wash and Mend Horse blanket washing and light mending. Rates and Services: Washing: Medium/Heavy weight - $15. Sheets (nylon, cotton, fly) - $10 Saddle Pads (heavy) - $10 Saddle Pads (light) - $8 Fly Masks - $3 Repairs: Minor repairs (rips/tears) - $10 *Please note that all items will require a wash before repairing. *All MTRA Members 10% off and 10% will be donated to the club Contact: Donna LeBlond 32 David Drive, Auburn, ME

7 7 September 2012 HOOFBEATS General Information Website If you have info to submit to the website, please contact Marsha Polley: Hospitality Please help Audrey by keeping her informed on anything where the club should send out a card or more. She can be contacted via at: fullhahn@fairpoint.net. Publicity We are still in need of a volunteer for publicity! Please contact any officer if you would be willing to help with this role. Contact Info for Officers Trudy Bickford, President trudybickford@roadrunner.com Phone: Audrey Colfer, Vice-President fullhahn@fairpoint.net Donna LeBlond, Secretary dleblond59@yahoo.com Cathy Small, Treasure Cathy@MaineTrailRiders.com Editor s Note The deadline for submissions for the September issue is September 21. Send your address if you would like to receive this newsletter via . Photos and tips are welcome! Send to: Trudy Bickford 36 Old Portland Road Auburn, ME trudybickford@roadrunner.com Phone:

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