The bridge on Louise Poole Trail (where it crosses the ditch from the forest to the street) has been replaced with a culvert and gravel topping. In the opinion of the HHA Trail Committee, this is a safe and low-maintenance solution to the old structure.
Thank you to all who participated in the HHA’s annual Food Bank Fundraiser & Xmas Ride during December 2020.
Together, we raised $300 for the Friends in Need Food Bank!
The winner of the event’s Prize Draw will be random-drawn from the entries on January 14th, live, during our HHA monthly meeting (on Zoom; meeting details will be sent to members via email).
During a recent inspection of the bridges on Frenchie’s Trail and Louise Poole Memorial Trail, City of Maple Ridge Parks crew members had concerns about the bridges’ safety for horses. Pending an in-depth inspection, these two bridges are now closed to horse traffic. “Closed” signs have been erected.
For the month of December 2020, the Haney Horsemen invite you to participate in our safe and fun holiday event with your horses. The HHA Xmas Ride/Drive/Walk event will be supporting the Friends in Need Food Bank.
Everyone who registers has a chance to win the Xmas Ride prize basket ($100 value)! Registration form, event and Prize Draw details can be found at:
https://forms.gle/YSXPRB9pehuyVkhRA
ALL FUNDS collected will be submitted to the Friends in Need Food Bank.
COVID-19 Precautions: Please follow the BC Provincial Health Officer’s COVID-19 safety recommendations if riding with any companions.
Thursday, November 12th HHA Meeting & Special Presentation
GUEST SPEAKER: Shelagh Niblock, P.A.S., Equine Nutritionist
Topic: Practical Guidelines for Successfully Feeding your Horse in the Winter
Duration: 1.5 hours; start time approximately 7pm
Members will receive the Zoom meeting link via email, along with the precise start time.
Successful winter feeding for your horse in our wet west coast environment can be easy if you have some basic understanding of why we feed our horses the way we do. Learn about some basics of equine nutrition and how to apply them to the feeding program in your barn this winter.
NEW MEMBERS:
Join now for the remainder of 2020 and enjoy automatic renewal through to December 31, 2021 for just $20 (individual) or $40 (family).
ATTN: Join before November 12 to receive your invitation to the members-only presentation for November. Next week, Shelagh Niblock, Equine Nutritionist, will be speaking to HHA members on the topic of Equine Nutrition for the Winter Months.
Visit the membership page for application & payment details.
Starting October 2, you no longer need a day pass to access the East Canyon parking lot (adjacent to Gold Creek) in Golden Ears Provincial Park. This will make it easier to plan a ride to Horsemen’s Beach at the north end of East Canyon Trail, a beautiful destination any time of year.
Bear in mind it is still a good idea to arrive early in the day if planning to use that parking lot on a sunny weekend. It fills up quickly.
The damaged bridge that had caused the closure of Rainbow Ridge Trail was replaced this week by the City of Maple Ridge. The trail is once again open for riding!