SEPTEMBER 2004

The 2 day ride that AHAM held  at Barre on July 31 and Aug.1 was a great success. The weather was fine in spite of a pessimistic forecast, and a total of 36 riders enjoyed the weekend. Several riders camped  with their
horses at Felton Field. The horses really seemed to like being in their corrals with their owners in tents and campers nearby.  Many volunteers contributed their time and skill to making things run smoothly, for which 
we thank them.  Rich Gamester grilled wonderful lunches for us on both days, Audrey Safford and Jim Bolton handled the registration, and Gordon DeWolf  and Marty Guild  marked the trails.  AHAM  appreciates  all  who volunteer and recognizes and thanks them  again at the end of year award ceremony.

October brings 2 more pleasure trail rides for you to enjoy. Saturday Oct.9 will be at Mt Toby Stables in Leverett. There will be short and long loops of about 10 & 20 miles. Contact Gordon DeWolf for further information  at 508-867-7437 or gdewolf@massarab.org. On October 17  the ride will be at
Douglas State Forest. This will be a 15 mile ride. Nancy Russell is the contact person and can be reached at 508-476-9974 or nrussell@massarab.org.  Hope to see you there.

AHAM events and memberships are open to all riders and any breed of horse. You can check our website for information and ride updates at www.massarab.org.Now that fall is here and the bugs are fading away, I hope that you will all be out enjoying the trails with your horses.


submitted by Anne Quill