Upcoming Events
Remember to check out the blog to see who's riding. Myakka River Riders Blog
Some club members prefer to ride on Saturday, some ride on Sunday so rides are set for both days.
Doe Lake. May 20, Thursday 3pm through May 23, Sunday 1pm - Camping,Directions 20220 SE 127TH STREET ROAD, Ocklawaha FL 32179, GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 29.04861, -81.8236, Travel from I-75 to SR40 East, to Forest Road 588. Take Forest Road 588 to Forest Road 573 West. Continue on Forest Road 573 to Doe Lake Group Site. Website
May 29, 30, 3, 2010 - Tillis Hill, Brooksville - 37 campsites with electricity and water hook-ups, No pets allowed. Reservations are required (Call 352/ 344-4238) for camping, horse stalls & tie-outs, dining hall and pavilion/BBQ. Two of the twenty stalls are designed for stallions. A communal corral is also available. Detailed Directions.
June 5 & 6, 2010 Rye Wilderness - No fee, no permit, has water.
June 12 & 13, 2010 - Hardee Lakes, 9am. HARDEE PARK, Park Website, Park Info and Rules (pdf printable)5502 Ollie Roberts Road, Bowling Green, Florida 33834. Approximately 1200 acres. It contains 4 lakes. The park has horse trails, a hiking trail, a Handicap-accessible hiking trail, a bike trail, picnic areas, a picnic pavilion, a playground, and a boardwalk. Phone No. 863-781-2594. Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday thru Monday
June 15 - Myakka River Riders Monthly Meeting. 7:30 (3rd Tuesday of every month) 7:30 p.m. at Quattlebaum House, just off S.R. 64 southeast of Ellenton, Florida. Our meetings are fun and educational for the new horse owner and the experienced rider alike. Monthly speakers discuss topics like horse behavior, training, equine health, nutrition and care. Refreshments are served (we take turns bringing food and drink).
June 19 & 20, 2010 - Alafia River State Park, 9am, Directions, Fees: $7.29 per person; pay at self-pay station. Water available. 20 miles of trails.
Park website
June 26, 2010 - Full Moon Ride to Benefit horse Trails at Little Manatee River State Park, Food at 6:30pm, Ride out at 8pm Directions Fee: $10.00 Must have negative Coggins. Water available. Trails include woods and open hammocks. Park website
