Suncoast Trail Riders of Florida
P.O. Box 15005
Brooksville, FL 34604
www.suncoasttrailriders.org
January 2015 Newsletter
President: Tamarrah Labrada, 863-430-6330 [email protected]
Vice President: Francine Alvarez, 727-808-5489 [email protected]
Secretary: Dana Proeger, 352-279-1286 [email protected]
Mimi Williams, [email protected]
Treasurer: Lorri Kindberg, 813-504-2612 [email protected]
Trail Boss: Lee Adams, 352-279-3036, [email protected]
Food Committee Chairmen: Jorge Labrada, 863-430-2445 [email protected]
********Ride out is 10:30—Meet at 10:00 ********
The Club Rides are always on the 2nd Sunday and 4th Saturday of each month. We are on our winter ride out
time. Meet at 10:00, ride out at 10:30. REMEMBER: In case of a public forecast of extreme weather
conditions in our area, club meetings and rides will be canceled for safety reasons. If in doubt, contact the Trail
Boss for the final word.
FUTURE CLUB RIDES
*January 11: Serenova. Ride out at 10:30. Camping is available Jan. 9-11
*January 25: Hampton Tract. Camping is available Jan. 23-25
*January 31: Ride at River Ratz. Lunch at restaurant after ride.
CLUB NEWS
• The club ordered a variety of t-shirts. The shirts will be for sale at the next club ride and meeting.
•2015 Memberships are due. Please fill out a new form. Membership application is on last page of newsletter
or on our website. www.suncoasttrailriders.org We will also have membership forms at the club's rides.
PAST RECENT RIDES
*December 6: The Christmas Party was a lot of fun. Lots of good food and friends. There were about 40
people at the party. Thank you Elaine and John for hosting such a festive party.
*December 14: There were 3 campers and 5 riders on the Sat. ride.
*December 27: Ride at River Ratz. There were 14 riders and 2 more came for lunch.
ANNOUNCEMENTS **Special note from Ridin'John: Hey,
everyone who helped celebrate my birthday on Saturday and
gave so many wonderful gifts thank you, thank you, from the
bottom of my heart. I am so blessed and lucky to have such
wonder friends, see you on the trail soon. RIDINJOHN
• Our next Board Meeting will be Thursday, January 15th at 6:30 PM at
Denny’s, just east of I-75 on SR 52. Club members are welcome to
attend. The board meeting date is subject to change, so please contact an officer if you plan to attend.
•Posted in W FL Trail Riders: Very important!! We all need to be signing in all parks were we ride.
• Guests riding with Suncoast Trail Riders must sign in with the trail boss before the ride leaves the trail head.
We MUST have emergency information and a signed Hold Harmless Release Form. These forms are available
at every club sponsored event from one of the officers.
• Effective October 1, 2009. In Florida, all riders under the age of 16 must wear a helmet when riding on any
public roads or trails.
• Remember that each rider must carry proof of a current negative Coggins test for your horse with you on
the trails. Although we are rarely asked to show one, as responsible horse owners, we should be prepared.
Future Non-Club Rides and Activities
•http://www.mymane-event.com/ check out this site for all kinds of rides and events!!! •Please check out
Lorraine’s new website!! http://www.ltwhorserescue.org
• Check out this web-site: www.opentrail.us
*I am offering a free off site lease of my 10-y- old, 16 hand, Rocky Mtn gelding to anyone in the group who may
be interested. I have to know that he will be well cared for so this is why I am offering him to a group member.
I have ridden him a couple of times with the group but due to time constraints I have been unable to ride him
and he needs a job. He loves to trail ride. Very fun horse for a rider that likes a little pep. Again, he needs a
job and is wasting away in my paddock. He is UTD on everything including teeth until Feb. Well cared for now,
but has been abused in the past by a previous owner and lost his left eye. I am not ready to sell or rehome him
at this point, I am offering a free lease, this way he will come back to me if it doesn't work out for any reason.
He will w/t/c and gait and will jump small logs. Please contact me at 727-851-2324 if you are interested in
"Moose." Thanks.
• HORSESHOE ART by Ridin'John – Paper towel holders, TP holders, clocks, wine bottle holders and special
orders, such as hose racks, are welcome too! These would make great gifts! Call 352-442-2737 or email:
[email protected]
• 5 acre horse property for sale, 1/4 mile from Croom horse trails, 4 bedrooms,
swimming pool, 3 stall barn, feed room, tack room connects to 4 car garage.
$250,000. [email protected] Call 352-442-2737.
• Sassafras Bluegrass Band is for hire to play at your next party, BBQ or any kind
of social event where live music makes a difference. Playing a lively combination
of bluegrass with a bit of folk a dash of country, and even some sassy hillbilly
rock. Swing your partner, tap your toes, and Like us on FACE BOOK. Find us at
Sassafras Acoustic Bluegrass Music to catch our next show or call 813-994-7759
• Duffy's Portable Welding, Horse Trailer Repair and Buggy Repair. 863-581-5884 Good, quality work at
reasonable prices
• PET CARE BY MARILYN available to members living in eastern Hernando County/Croom area. Will feed your
animals while on vacation and horse-camping trips! Schedule totally adjustable. 813-433-4881
• Three minis for sale. $300 for them Need to go together. 2 mares and 1 stallion. Contact Jorge and Tamarrah
for more information. Tamarrah: 863-430-6330 [email protected] Jorge: 863-430-2445
• Western boots, saddles and shoe repair. Well done and quickly. Tony's Shoe Repair Plus specializes in
Western boots, saddle and tack. Hours Tues-Sat 9-5pm. 11720 US 19 Suite 19, Port Richey, FL 34668. 352-8358663. Across from USA Flea Market
.
Directions to Rides:
Serenova is located off SR52, just west of the Suncoast Parkway, at the corner of Hayes Road in Hudson. There is a
light at the intersection and a shopping center with Publix on the north side of the road. Look for the club banner.
Go through the gate and follow the road to the campground area.
Hampton Tract of Green Swamp Trail Head is approximately 7 miles NE of the intersection of US 98 and Rocklidge
Road (left at traffic light at intersection if coming from Dade City and right at traffic light if coming from Lakeland).
The trail head is located on the left side of Rocklidge Road where it intersects Dean Still Road. No restrooms or water
at trail head. There is a restroom at the camp.
River Ratz Café, 29295 Lake Lindsey Rd (CR 476), Nobelton, FL, 34661. From Exit 309 on I-75 go west on CR 476B 3
miles. Turn left onto CR 476. Go 3.4 miles west and River Ratz is immediately on your right after you cross the
Withlacoochee River bridge. From Brooksville go north on US 41 approximately 6 miles. Turn east (right) at the
blinking light for Lake Lindsey Rd (CR 476). Go east 5.3 miles and restaurant will be on your left. If you cross the river
bridge, you have gone too far. Do not turn in the restaurant entrance; turn in to the trailer parking entrance.
******************Trail Etiquette*******************
Spreading manure and hay are an issue at trail heads.
**Be sure to spread, crumble, pulverize, manure!
**Do not leave hay behind. If leaving a little, spread it. Do not leave piles of hay.
**The last people to leave the trail heads end up spreading,
crumbling manure and hay before they can go home.
**Do not put manure, hay around trees.
Would you rather have Snowmen or Florida in January?
Ride Safe, Eat Well, Have Fun!
SUNCOAST TRAIL RIDERS OF FLORIDA
P.O.BOX 15005 BROOKSVILLE, FL 34604
www.suncoasttrailriders.org
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Annual Membership Fees are due each January
Checks should be made Payable to: Suncoast Trail Riders of Florida
New Member
Renewal
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$15.00
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$20.00
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name, email address and phone number to be published in the STROFF Club Directory.
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WARNING: UNDER FLORIDA LAW AN EQUINE ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR EQUINE
PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT
IN ANY EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISK OF EQUINE
ACTIVITIES. ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST WEAR A HELMET.
Please read this statement. If you do not understand ask someone before you sign.
As a member of SUNCOAST TRAIL RIDERS of FLORIDA, I hereby release the club, it's
officers and members in full, for any and all liabilities, for any loss, personal injury, or death,
damage or death to horses or any articles of equipment of any kind or nature that may be lost,
stolen, destroyed or in any way was damaged while attending Club functions. I hereby agree to
abide by the rules and regulations of this club while on private property and while at public
functions and to abide by the rules and regulations of the Forestry Service and SWFMD while
participating at events or camping in and on National, State and County land.
Any applicant over the age of 18 must sign.
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