SUNCOAST TRAIL RIDERS

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A trail riding club dedicated to safe trail riding and preservation of land.
No horse, want a horse, first Horse, or an old saddle hand...

EVERYONE IS WELCOME HERE!

Come on out for some of Mother Nature's Stress Relief. People from all walks of life are in this club, joined together by a mutual love and respect for the horse.  We are here to enjoy trail riding with our horses and to do our part to help preserve our natural forests for future generations.

Meet the Officers

The 2008 officers are: President: Jim Smithberger 352-232-5981
                                  VP: Dana Proeger 352-754-9265
                                  Secretary: Liz Russell  727- 234-5193
                                           and Jennifer Wheaton 813-982-9307
                                  Treasurer: John Vanderkam 813-995-0603
                                           and Nicole Marino 352-585-0009
                                  Trail Boss:
John Holzwart 352-442-2737

Our club participates and hosts many activities throughout the year. We enjoy campouts, trail rides, moonlight rides, equestrian dinner shows, poker rides, parties, trail cleanups, guest speakers, volunteer work with the forestry service and SWFWMD, and we also attend local events as a group.

Our club holds monthly meetings at Serenova every 2nd Sunday of the month following a group trail ride. All members are asked to bring a dish to share with others, as well as their own chairs and drinks.  We arrive at the trailhead at 9:00 am, ride out at 9:30 am, and then have a meeting/lunch after the ride. Please come and enjoy a nice ride and a fun-filled, informative meeting.

Directions to Serenova: Serenova is located on the south side of SR52, one mile west of the Suncoast Parkway. If you are coming from Brooksville travel south on US41 or the Suncoast Parkway to SR52.  If you are coming from Tampa travel north on US41 or the Suncoast Parkway to SR52. Turn west onto SR52.  Go past Safety Town to the intersection of Hays Road and SR52. There is now a traffic light at this intersection. Turn left into the park, go through the gate and follow the road back to the campground area.

Upcoming Events:

PLEASE NOTE:NO RIDE ON AUGUST 23

Club Ride on August 31 at the Trotter's

Sunday,August 31: *Optional Club Ride at the Trotter's Home Club members and their guests are invited to a ride at the Trotter's on Labor Day week-end (or just about anytime)! They will grill hot dogs for us. Please RSVP and bring a covered dish to share and your own drinks and chairs! There is plenty of parking on their land and the trails adjacent to their property are great. Arrive at 9:00 am; ride out at 9:30 am. Directions: Go North on Cobb Road from the intersection at HWY 50 in Brooksville. Turn East on Yontz Rd. and then North on Cheyenne Pass. Follow to the end to their property. For more information call Gerald or Johanna at (352) 799-7663.

Sunday, September 14: Club Ride and Meeting at Serenova located off SR52, just west of the Suncoast Parkway, at the corner of Hays Rd. in Hudson. There is a light at the intersection and the park is located on the south side of the road. Go through the gate and follow the road back to the campground area. You can camp the night before the ride (we do have a permit) or plan to arrive at 9:00 am; ride out at 9:30 am. Please bring a chair, a covered dish to share, and your own beverages.

Saturday, September 27: Optional Club Ride at Townsen Park or RAILS to TRAILS. (We'll decide which trail to take when we get there!) Meet at Townsen Park near Nobleton. Take US 41 north out of Brooksville to CR476. (Lake Lindsey Rd.) Turn east and travel several miles to Townsen Park on the north side of the road. Look for our orange club sign. (If you cross the river, you went too far.) Arrive at 9:00 am; ride out at 9:30 am. John Holzwart will be the trail boss. We plan to eat at the Riverside Restaurant, so bring cash $. Also bring a halter and lead rope along on the ride, so you can tie your horse to the hitching post!

Sunday,October 12: Club Ride and Meeting at SERENOVA located off SR52, just west of the Suncoast Parkway, at the corner of Hays Rd. in Hudson. There is a light at the intersection and the park is located on the south side of the road. Go through the gate and follow the road back to the campground area. You can camp the night before the ride (we will have a permit) or plan to arrive at 9:00 am; ride out at 9:30 am. Please bring a chair, a covered dish to share, and your own beverages. This will be a busy meeting...our last planning before the Poker Ride! Please try to attend!

Sunday, October 26 : POKER RIDE at Lake Panasofkee – fund raising event to help support Casey's Place Animal Sanctuary. DIRECTIONS: Take I 75 North to SR 44, head west for 2 miles, property located on the South side of SR 44. (Look for our sign.) Camping is available for the night before the ride (permit obtained for Saturday night). Poker Ride out between 9:00 – 11:00 am. Lunch begins @ 11:30 am. Events include a Poker Ride, Costume Contest for Horse and Rider, apple bobbing, door prizes / raffle, and lunch included in the cost. $5.00 for members, $10.00 for non-members. For more information, contact John Holtzwart at 352-442-2737.

Sunday, November 9 : Club Ride and Meeting at SERENOVA

Saturday, November 22 : Optional Club Ride... Have a place in mind?

Saturday, December 6 : Club Christmas Party – Mark your calendars NOW. The party will be held at John Holzwart's house. More information to come.

 

Photo Gallery: Here's a look at some of the things we've done in the past...


Serenova Park

Shangra-La


River Crossing Serenova Park

Arabian Nights


Withlacoochee River
Lake Townsend Park

Greenway

Chasico Fiestia

Membership:

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You can contact us by mail too!!
S.T.R.O.F.F.
P.O BOX 15001
Brooksville, Fl 34604

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