The Show Me Mustang & Burro Club (SMMBC) had its first organized trail ride on July 2nd. The Mustang Spirit Trail Ride had 14 riders and 15 horses at Rudolph Bennitt Park, north of Columbia, MO. Of the 15 horses there, 11 were BLM Mustangs!
Horses and riders set out from the parking area in the morning, and rode for 2 & ½ hours covering about ten miles before returning for lunch and an informal meeting. It was a fun, easy ride on the groomed trail of Rudolph Bennitt, but we still managed to get lost. That seemed to be a good time to take a short break and decide which way to go next.
Lunch was a pot luck affair with grills fired up and people bringing whatever they wanted to eat. Lots of water was brought along for both people and horses. Over cookies and watermelon the group decided to participate in the 2010 Horse Celebration in Columbia MO again after their successful debut as a club in 2009 at the same event. The dates for this event are January 22 & 23, 2010.
We will take part in the Missouri State Fair parade with a riding entry.
September 26, 2009 there will be a “Show Me Your Brand” Poker Run at Knob Noster State Park to celebrate National Wild Horse Adoption Day (Rain date Oct. 3rd). The ride is open to all breeds and prizes will be awarded for High Hand and Low Hand. There will be a BBQ afterwards.
We are also going to have a “Mustang Moonlight” Trail ride sometime in August with the location yet to be determined.
If you're in Missouri and would like information on joining our chapter please contact Judy Ballenger: judyballenger@embarqmail.com
2 comments:
Beautiful photo, Judy!
Thank you Mark. I can't take credit for it though. Amanda Mincher had my camera and took that awesome photo from the back of the pack. Judy
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