Upcoming Events
Remember to check out the blog to see who's riding. Myakka River Riders Blog
February 20 & 21, 2010 - Alafia River Park. 9am. Park fees apply.
February 26, 27, 28, 2010 Croom Campground. Reservations confirmed! Directions
Withlacoochee State Forest Recreation/Visitors Center, (352)754-6896. Total equestrian trail mileage is 34.22 miles. No water. Trails closed during the muzzleloading gun and general gun portions of the annual hunting season. Park website
March 5, 6, 7, 2010 - Croom Campout, Brooksville. Primative Camping and no water. Let Lisa Pratt know if you are going.
March 6, 2010 - Saturday, Babcock Ranch, 19th Annual Ride-A-Thon. $50 min Pledge to Support Special Equestrians. Gates open 7:30am, Registration 8am, Ride Starts at 9am. MAP (http://www.specialequestrians.net for the registration and pledge sheets) Babcock Ride-A-Thon Flyer
March 13, 2010, Saturday - Chito Branch Reserve. 9am. Take SR 39 past Alafia River Park, Turn left at Lithia-Pinecrest, Turn left on Browning and drive to entrance of Lithia Ranches (on right).
March 20, 2010, Saturday - Deep Creek, 10am.
March 26 & 27, 2010 - Tillis Hill, Brooksville - Detailed Directions.
April 23, 24 and 25 2010 Poker Ride, Obstacle course & Camp Out at Camp Flying Eagle
Come and spend the day or the whole weekend with your horse. All proceeds benefit Camp Flying Eagle Boy Scout camp in Bradenton , Florida .Southwest Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
Agenda
Friday, April 23, 2010 - Camp Out information
Plenty of truck and trailer parking/camping. If camping in trailer (must be self contained) no electric or water. May set-up small round pen for horses.
Tent camp sites including water and electricity.
$ 5.00 per night per person camping fee
Limited stalls available. (first come, first serve)
$ 5.00 for stall per night
Saturday, April 24, 2010- Poker Ride
First Rider Out at 9:30 am & Last Rider Out at 11:00 am
$ 15.00 per hand and & $ 5.00 per additional hand
Riding 4-7 miles of open trails off the Manatee River
Driving/Carting trails also available
Saturday night bash (NO ALCOHOL) it will be a Potluck dinner (meat provided) plenty of refrigerator space and ice available.
Door prizes and awards will be given out at the Saturday night bash
Sunday April 25, 2010-Pack up
Clean up and Pack up
Registration Information
All campers are required to pre-register by January 5th 2010.
Pre-registration for Day Riders is requested and appreciated.
To pre-register or for questions please email campflyingeagle@yahoo.com for instructions on how to mail your check, money order or cashiers check.
For more information on volunteering contact Randi Greene at (941)-737-5611 or email campflyingeagle@yahoo.com
Sponsorships & Donations and other important information
Donations for door prizes, awards, and monetary sponsorships are always welcome and greatly appreciated.
Donations to the Camp are also appreciated as this is a fundraiser for camp by the founders, The Manatee County Boy’s Development Association.
Negative coggins required and helmets for anyone 16 and under as required by law.
Meals can be purchased at reasonable prices at concession stand starting Friday evening thru Sunday morning & eaten inside 250 seat dining hall
