FYI - Bike races on STL Missouri trails scheduled as follows: Greensfelder - May 12 (big annual event), Broemmelsiek - May 20, Castlewood - July 14. You may prefer to avoid these multi-use trails…Continue
Does anyone have more input regarding Illinois State Police citing and ticketing riders that tow horses under a regular license? Supposedly if you are hauling horses for ANY type of profit, say…Continue
Is anyone going to the St. Jude Trail Ride at Jim Edgar Panther Creek this year? I've heard about it, but I haven't seen anything on the web or newspaper about it. We went a couple of years ago and…Continue
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources manages tens of thousands of acres of parks and recreation areas for the people of Illinois. Here's a map of their regions,
Attached is an Adobe PDF document with a list of the locations that have equestrian trails. Campsite accommodations are included where known. Post a COMMENT if you have an update or correction to any of this information. GO RIDE THESE AREAS. YOU ARE PAYING FOR THEM! Happy trails. Illinois Horseback Riding Areas.pdf
Also the Illinois Trail Riders has a Handbook of Illinois Trails that can be ordered from their web site - www.illinoistrailriders.com
Come spend your summer vacation in Amboy, Illinois, where all organized rides will be held on private property. Spend time with old friends and come make new friends. This is sure to be an unforgettable week of trail riding, dancing and good times at Green River Saddle Club’s 5 Day Ride 2012. This ride will be a clover-leaf ride with a permanent camp located at 1580 Morman Road in Amboy. If you do not feel like riding every day, you can sit back and relax with friends. Green River Saddle Club…See More
Come spend your summer vacation in Amboy, Illinois, where all organized rides will be held on private property. Spend time with old friends and come make new friends. This is sure to be an unforgettable week of trail riding, dancing and good times at Green River Saddle Club’s 5 Day Ride 2012. This ride will be a clover-leaf ride with a permanent camp located at 1580 Morman Road in Amboy. If you do not feel like riding every day, you can sit back and relax with friends. Green River Saddle Club…See More
"LOL, gotta love the easy keepers! I'm thinkin my Eurolight is 17lbs..... Gotta check on that though, not for sure. I've been riding April on the trails mon, wed, and fri and sat or sun. Last week I gave her wed off. …"
Contact: Kelly Pearson (618) 833-8576 Shawnee National Forest USDA – Forest Service 50 Hwy 145 South Harrisburg, Illinois 62946 Phone: 618-253-7114 or 800-MY-WOODS Website:…
I am looking for a cabin & stalls or pens near Sand Ridge in Forest City IL. We would love to ride there a few days but don't have sleeping quarters. Anyone know of something relatively close?
For release: Immediate For information: Frank Bowman (217) 801-5900
“Illinois Laws Affecting Horses”
One in a series of informational brochures from the Horsemen's Council of Illinois
This recently updated informational brochure is a compilation of state statute and administrative rules intended to provide a basic overview of most laws in the state of Illinois that affect horses and horse ownership.
Good News! Tom Levy has informed Tony Troyer that because of the great weather our area has been blessed with, the Matthiessen trails and Horsemen's Campground will open on April 5 this year, weather permitting. Be sure to call the hotline to be sure conditions are suitable before venturing out. Trails Hotline number is…
The Friends of the Hennepin, formed in 1998, and Renaissance Hennepin, formed in 2010, will hold a Fundraising Gala, Unlocking the Journey, on March 23 at the Annawan Best Western Hotel & Banquet…
KEEP THIS IN MIND WHEN YOU NEXT LOOK AT YOUR HORSE!
"I expect to pass through this world but once.
Any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any fellow creature let me do it now.
Let me not defer or neglect it for I shall not pass this way again."
~ This old Quaker saying is generally credited to Stephen Grellet, but without proven attribution.
Next door to the Bong State Recreation Area trails. A great boarding facility! Click on name to visit their web site. 4WEC, Tim & Ingrid Hoos, Owners, (262) 537-2262
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The Shawnee Trail Conservancy
Helping to keep trails in the Shawnee National Forest open to the public. Membership is open to all. Join or donate today! Visit the STC web site by clicking HERE.
Shawnee Trail Conservancy P.O. Box 44 Eddyville, IL 62928
This is a SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE for folks who love to ride their horses. It is dedicated to anybody who owns or loves horses! It is intended to be FUN, ENTERTAINING, INFORMATIVE, EDUCATIONAL and a cyber COMMUNITY for us 'people of the horse'.
To learn more about social networks play this video then read on...
This site is non-intrusive -- Use it as much or as little as you want. You are under no obligation. Participate in the things that interest you; ignore those that do not. It is non-soliciting - You will not receive email offers or any requests for personal information or money. If you do, and it can be attributed to your use of this site, please let Ed know immediately. Set up a 'My Page' and Profile -- This should be the first thing you do to take full advantage of the site and network with others who share interests similar to yours. Upload your favorite Photos, Videos and Events -- Share these items so others in our community can enjoy. Everybody wants to see photos of people enjoying their horses! Join or Start Groups! -- Visit the various groups and join those that share your horse interests. Actually, you should join all of the Groups on this site. That way, you'll be sent an email when a member makes a post. You can also create your own group(s) if you have an area of wide appeal and it is not listed. New groups require approval by the Administrator. Promote Your Local Club(s) and Area Horse Events -- Share with us any news and events from your area by posting a Blog or Event. Also, if your local clubs are seeking new members, post the membership dues and application. You might even consider creating a GROUP especially for your club if you feel there is sufficient interest/numbers here. THIS SITE SUPPORTS ALL HORSE ENDEAVORS IN THE STATE, especially the mission and goals of membership-based organizations. Invite Member Friends -- Visit the members area and look at the profiles of some of our members. Invite those that appeal to you, or have common interests, to become your friend on the site. See your 'My Page' for instructions on how to do this. Invite Outside Friends to Join -- If you enjoy the site the odds are your friends who are not members will as well. Invite others to join us. Email the site's URL to all your horsey friends and ask them to visit with us.
Be Social! -- This is a social network so be social -- within reason and within certain boundaries, of course! Read member profiles and reach out to others by "befriending them". Don't be reluctant to send a Friend Request to anybody on the site. Who knows? You just might find a great trail riding buddy.
Sending and Replying to Member Email -- Feel free to use the site to send emails to fellow members. Emails sent to another member will go directly to them. To reply to that email you will need to log onto the site and go to your 'My Page'. If you simply hit reply in your email client the message will not get to the member.
The Illinois Trail Riders Association -- We are not legally affiliated with this Association but wholeheartedly support their mission and programs. Many of us are members! We are the Trail Riders of Illinois Network. We are not a chartered organization or club. We are simply an online social network with a similar sounding name. To see and learn more about the chartered association and the good and worthy work they do for all of us who ride the trails, visit www.illinoistrailriders.com
Make it your Own --- Please don't hesitate to tell us what you want from the web site. Your suggestions, comments, criticisms, and general input is not only welcomed, it is vital! Talk to us!
The operative words are FUN and INFORMATION -- Let's continue to share information and let's have fun while doing it!
Enjoy!
Ed Lawrence
Email: ed at lawrencelouisianaranch dot com
Waukegan, IL
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