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Promoting the Missouri Foxtrotter in the Greater Kansas City Area
We are please to announce the 2008 KCRFTHA
Trail Ride Schedule. Our trail rides are open to any breed; however, KCRFTHA
members riding registered Missouri Foxtrotters are eligible to nominate for year
end trail ride awards. Trail ride guidelines and an explanation of our rating
system are included below. If you have any questions regarding one of our rides,
please contact the trail guide or Elliott Harris, KCRFTHA Trail Ride Chairman,
at (816) 580-7322 or eharris17@juno.com.
| Date |
Location |
Start Time |
Trail Guide |
Rating* |
| April
12 |
Smithville North |
1:00 p.m. |
Sheri Rhoads |
1+ |
Cancelled
Notes:
For individuals north of the river
Directions: Via I-35 North to Hwy 92. Go West on 92 4 mi. to
Rt. C.
Go North on C 5 mi. to Rt. W. Go West on W. to Rt. J.
Turn Right on J and go 4.8 mi. to Short Rd.,
which is opposite 204th St. Follow Short to dead-end.
Via 169, go to north side of Smithville and turn onto Rt. W.
Go E. on W. Just before you reach Paradise, turn left on Rt. J and follow directions as above.
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| May 3 |
Knob Noster
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1:00 p.m.
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Marla Tobin
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1+
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Cancelled
Notes: Potluck dinner to follow
Directions: 50 Hwy E. to Warrensburg, then continue E.
another 7 mi. to Hwy 23.
Turn South on 23 and go approx. 1 mi. to Rt. DD
at Whitman Royal Oaks Golf Course.
Go W. on DD approx. 1 mi. until you see
Equestrian entrance on left.
If using I-70, exit at Hwy 13, and go S. 15 mi.
to Hwy 50, than follow directions as above.
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May 24-26 |
Mingsville Horse Camp |
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2+
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Notes:
For direction and reservations visit www.mingsvillehorsecamp.com
Directions:
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June 14-15 |
Poosey (Sat., June 14) |
1:00 p.m. |
Sheri Rhoads |
1+
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Notes: This ride and the following ride
constitute a weekend ride.
Directions: Take I-35 N. to Winston exit, Hwy 6. Follow Hwy 6
to Jamesport. Turn right on Rt. F.
Follow F thru town to Rt. U. Turn right on U, and
follow to Rt. A. Turn left on A.
Watch for 1st gravel road on left., and follow it
to parking lot and camping area #1.
For those staying overnight: MC Ranch &
Campgrounds offer 14 campsites, 10 with electric and water. There is a shower
house and bathrooms. Call Barb at 660-259-2491 for reservations and info. You
can also e-mail them at mccamp@grundyec.net. Camp Fees and regs can also be
found at www.panthercreektrailrides.com.
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| June 14-15 |
Crowder (Sun., June 15) |
2:00 p.m. |
Elliott Harris |
1
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Notes: Make reservations at MC Ranch,
Jamesport, MO (660-359-2491)
Directions: Follow direction for Poosey, except that from
junction of Hwys 6 & 190, continue E. on Rt. 6 to Rt. 146.
Turn N. on 146 and go to village of Edinburg. At
village limit sign, turn Right on NW 52nd Ave.(gravel road) and go approx. 1 - 1 1/2 mi. to intersection with Dove Lane. Turn right on Dove Lane and go approx.
1/4 mi. to parking area. (Note: Dove Lane makes very sharp left hand turn halfway to parking area and there is a small horse ranch on the right.)
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| June 28 |
Monkey Mountain |
1:00 p.m. |
TBD |
2
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Notes:
Directions: Take I-70 E. to Grain Valley exit, Rt. AA going
S.
Where AA turns R., continue S on Buckner Tarsney Rd.
Go approx. 1.1 mi. crossing RR tracks to R.D.
Mize Rd.
Go approx. 1 mi. crossing 2 bridges to parking lot on left at end of 2nd bridge.
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| July
20 |
Shawnee Mission Park |
6:30
p.m. |
Teresa
Jones |
2+
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Notes:
Directions: Take I-435 to Midland Dr. exit, and go left under
the interstate. (if coming South)
First stop light past hwy interchange is Renner Rd.. Turn right on Renner and go up and over I-435 to park entrance on right.
Turn left at main building and follow road around to the right to first parking lot on left, Walnut Grove Shelter.
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| August
16 |
Kill Creek Park
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1:00 p.m.
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Mary Licata
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1+
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Notes: For individuals south of the river
Directions: Take I-435 W. from Grandview Triangle to junction
with I-35 in Ks.
Go past I-35 to exit 1B, and take K-10 W. Go W. on K-10 approx.
10 mi. to 1st Desoto exit (Kill Creek Rd.) Exit here and turn South (left) on Kill Creek Rd. and go approx. 2.5 mi. to 115th St.
Turn right on 115th and go 1/2 mi. W to
Homestead Lane. Turn left and go S to 1st road on the right. (117th St.) Turn
right, and go to 1st road on the right. Turn right and follow to parking area.
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| August 16 |
Crows Creek |
11:00 a.m. |
TBD |
2
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Notes:
Directions:
Directions: Jackrabbit Bend Trailhead
Using 169 from the North
Take 169 Hwy S. to Rt. W. on north side of Smithville. Turn left on W and follow to Paradise.(approx 4 mi.)
Turn right on Collins Rd.(by Clyde's Paradise General Store) Go south on Collins Rd. approx. 2 mi. to trailhead.
Road makes sharp turn to left and then immediately back to right. Entrance is at end of right curve.
Using 169 from the South
Turn right on Hwy 92 and go approx 5 1/2 mi. E.
to Rt. E. Turn left on E, and follow to intersection with Collins Rd. Turn right (north) on Collins Rd. and go approx. 1 mi. to trailhead. Entrance is on right
just as road starts to make a left hand curve.
Using I-35
If using I-35, follow Hwy. 92 W. approx. 5 1/2 mi. to Rt. E. Turn right on E, and follow to intersection with Collins Rd. At
Collins Rd. intersection, turn right on Collins and follow directions as above for 169 South.
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| Sept. 13 |
Kill
Creek Park |
3:00 p.m. |
Mary
Licata |
1+ |
Notes:
Directions: Take I-435 W. from Grandview Triangle to junction
with I-35 in Ks.
Go past I-35 to exit 1B, and take K-10 W. Go W. on K-10 approx.
10 mi. to 1st Desoto exit (Kill Creek Rd.) Exit here and turn South (left) on Kill Creek Rd. and go approx. 2.5 mi. to 115th St.
Turn right on 115th and go 1/2 mi. W to
Homestead Lane. Turn left and go S to 1st road on the right. (117th St.) Turn
right, and go to 1st road on the right. Turn right and follow to parking area.
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| Oct. 11-12 |
Eagle Ranch |
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Notes: For directions and reservations visit
http://www.eagleranchtrails.com
Directions: From junction of US 54 and M-13, take 54 W. 5 mi.
to Rt. J.
Go 1 mi. S. on J. Ranch is on east side of road.
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| October 18 |
Hillsdale Lake |
1:00 p.m. |
Sue and Steve Craig |
2
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Notes: Barbeque dinner to follow
Directions:
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Trail Ride Rating System
Each trail ride has been rated a
#1, #2, or #3. This information may be useful if you, as the rider, is
unfamiliar with the area or has a new or inexperienced horse.
The system is as
follows:
#1. Easy terrain. Flat areas with open trails or fields. Very
little rock unless we ride on the gravel service roads. This would be a
perfect
beginner's location for most young horses and young riders.
#2. Moderate terrain with some hills and rock. May have to
maneuver tight wooded areas and ride through water. Shoes are usually required.
#3. Difficult terrain with steep hills, a lot of rocks and
several other obstacles that may require a more experienced horse and/or rider.
General Rules for Trail
Rides
There are no scheduled rain dates.
If there is heavy rain the day before or on the day of the ride, we will
usually cancel it. It is a good idea to call the trail guide designated
for that ride to check on weather and trail conditions in that area.
Same applies to extreme heat/cold conditions.
If the temperature is over 90 or
under 40 degrees (especially if it is icy), the same rule as above will
apply.
(Note: Most rides offer shade and water)
Remember to always bring extra
water and lawn chairs to all rides. You are responsible for your own
snacks except on rides that are designated Pot Luck. In that case
members will be notified what to bring on those rides. Please be sure
and check your newsletter for possible changes and you can also check
out the website.
There may be some rare occasions
when a ride may conflict with a show. There may also be occasional
conflicts with holidays. We will try to prevent this as much as
possible.
Missouri State Park reservations
at 1-877-422-6766 (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM) or online at www.mostateparks.com
Horse Trailer Parking Permits are
required in Jackson County Parks. The permits are $5.00 for 1 day or
$15.00 for season. They can be obtained by contacting Jackson County
Parks & Recreation 22807 Wood Chapel Rd. Blue Springs, Mo. 64015 or
call 816-503-4800.
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