2016 CHESLEY SADDLE CLUB RIDE SCHEDULE 2016
ALL RIDES LEAVE AT 10AM SHARP:
MAY 14 -15LUCKNOW JOHN’s RIDEDirections from Lucknow go north on Bruce County 1 for two km and turn right (east) on South Kinloss Ave and go 2 km to 1029 South Kinloss Ave. Friday arrival is fine. Trails are relatively flat with some small hills, possible water crossing and pass through forest and around fields. There is limited parking so please call to verify space. There is water for horses and people and also portable toilet. Call John 519-955-1286.
MAY 21 - 22HELMUT'S RIDE -Newmarket - Arrive on the Friday evening. Helmut has limited parking PLEASE RSVP, beautiful trails right from his backyard. He also will have outdoor washroom and water available.Most of the trails are hard packed sand and will be well marked through forest, potluck supper onSaturday night.Helmut Hitscherich905-473-9329
MAY 21 -23DUFFERIN FOREST/ MANSFIELD TRACK - $10.00 user fee per person - the CSC rides as a group. Lots of room for big trailers/pickets, Friday arrival OK, ride goes rain or shine, dogs must be leashed;Sandy footing, forest trails, steep parts. Friday evening arrival is fine. Monday's ride will be short.
From Highway 89, go north on Airport Road. The camp is on the east side of the road, just north of the MansfieldOutdoorCenter at the former Youth Correctional Site. Emergency # 937513 Airport Road
Don Ruttan 519-335-6948
JUNE 11 – 12 HELMUT'S RIDE See above for details
JUNE 18 - 19 WORK WEEKEND - Wiarton - First Weekend for 5 Day Ride clean up. Bring along nippers and saws. Be prepared to do some walking to clean rocks and fallen trees from trails.Bring hay and water for your horse as well as food and supplies for yourself. Outdoor washroom provided. Parking and overnight camping is across from the 5 Day Ride site. Day starts between 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Please remember this is a Work weekend.
Jeff Dibble519-463-6374 or any trail committee member
JULY 2 - 3 WORK WEEKENDSee above for details
JULY 16 - 17 WORK WEEKENDSee above for details
JULY 27 - 31 WIARTON’S 5 DAY RIDE - Register early so you won't be disappointed. Tuesday arrival advised if riding Wednesday.A registration form is posted on the web site at
AUGUST 12 – 15
DUFFERIN FOREST/MANSFIELD TRACT - - $10.00 fee per person - the CSC rides as a group,sandy footing, forest trail, steep parts, Thursday evening arrival is fine, Monday's ride will be short.
Lots of room for big trailers/pickets, Friday arrival OK, ride goes rain or shine, dogs must be leashed. From Highway 89, go north on Airport Road.The camp is on the east Correctional Site.
Emergency # 937513 Airport RoadDon Ruttan 519-335-6948
SEPTEMBER 3 - 4 BOB’s RIDE Ayton-Friday arrival, easy trails packed dirt no shoes required, pot luck supper and camp fire Saturday night.Bob Butler 519-665-7870
SEPTEMBER 10 -11 RALPH’S RIDE–Blyth- Huron County Forest #39369 Westfield Road (North Huron). Friday arrival OK. Lots of room for large trailers. Trails are hilly, gravelly with stones, cattle pastures and some water crossings. Ride goes rain or shine. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Potluck supper on Saturday night. Ralph Campbell 519-523-9614; cell 519-357-5328
SEPTEMBER 17 - 18 HERMAN’S RIDEDirections.From Lucknow go north on Bruce County 1. After six km turn right (east) on Kairshea Ave for 3.5 km. The entrance to our camping spot is on the left and will be marked with a sign saying CSC. The trails are varied from flat to short steep hills and are predominantly through the bush. There are water crossings. There is no water for horses or people so bring your own. While this ride is close to the Lucknow Ride the trails are in a different area. Friday arrival is ok. Call John at 519-955-1286.
OCTOBER 8 - 9 HELMUT’S RIDE - Newmarket -Seeabove for details.
OCTOBER 15 - 16 John’s LUCKNOWFALL RIDE –This Saturday ride is a 20-25 mile ride. It will start earlier than a normal CSC ride because of the length so expect to be mounted up by 9 a.m. Because we will be arriving back at camp later than normal we will have a batch of Chili waiting for your supper along with some pies for dessert and coffee or tea. The Sunday ride will be a short 5 or 6 mile ride. The address is 1029 South Kinloss Ave. From Lucknow go 2 km north on Bruce County 1 to South Kinloss Ave and turn right. Drive 2km to 1029 South Kinloss Ave. Please call John to confirm your spot.519-955-1286
Trail Committee Members
Chair:Jeff Dibble
Randy Wright 519-372-0810
Clare Denstedt 519-698-2222
Pat MacRae 519-934-1315
Ken Steckle 519-565-5083
Bob Butler 519-665-7870
Don Ruttan 519-335-6948
Wayne Yeoman 519-363-0910
Ron Karr 519-786-6304
John Uyl 519-523-9895
Emily Uyl 519-523-9895
Cody Dibble 519-608-3578
Liz Rowe 519-534-5800