OVETS - Ohio Valley Equestrian Trails Symposium is going on Jun 19-22, 2008 in Stonefort, IL. Click here for more informatiion and the registration form.
EQUESTRIAN TRAIL BUILDING SCHOOL 2008
The Trails Committee of the Wisconsin State Horse Council is pleased to announce the 3rd annual Equestrian Trail Building School. Working together, we have engaged the services of Mike Riter of Trail Design Specialists to present his 4-day crew leader trails course to land managers and volunteers here in Wisconsin.
Mike’s trail-building philosophy focuses on shared-use, rather than single-use trails. His trail designs are developed to minimize the effects of natural impacts (wind, water, and gravity) as well as user impacts. He offers quality training in the design, construction, and maintenance of a trail.
This will be exciting and dynamic instruction as you spend the first part of your day in a classroom setting and the second part in hands-on training in the field. You will receive printed support materials, including a list of trail tools, and a certificate of completion at the end of the school. This is not teaching theories of good trails; you will be learning from an experienced trail builder and you will be building and improving actual trails with the opportunity to use the right tools for the job.
Our school is being held at the La Riviere Park near Prairie du Chien. Morning and noon meals are being provided, along with beverages and snacks. Lodging is available nearby for those who need it. Evening meals are on your own; however, we will provide a list of places where we can eat together, if you choose. And of course the Cabela’s store is only a few miles away
Financial support has been provided by the Wisconsin State Horse Council. We appreciate their commitment to building better trails in Wisconsin for trail riders.
Fill out your registration form today and send it to Dan (his address is on the form). Deadline is April 4. Space is limited to 15 participants
