Heritage Insight from HHA Pioneer, Dave Smith
Heritage of the Haney Horsemen Remarks made by David John Smith to the Maple Ridge Heritage Commission, Feb. 2019 The Haney Horsemen Association was officially registered in 1981 as a provincial non-profit society, formed by local equestrians who were interested and concerned about horse…
In Memoriam: Bill Archibald
June 20, 1929 – February 3, 2020 We are sad to share the news of the passing of our “Trail Boss” Bill Archibald. Read Bill’s obituary Bill’s contribution to the equestrian community was tremendous. Through decades of unwavering trail advocacy and leadership, he helped Maple Ridge…
Heritage Trail: George’s Way Trails
The George’s Way Trails, in the Thornhill area of Maple Ridge, are horse trails of historical significance to the Maple Ridge community. In February 2019, the George’s Way Trails were awarded Heritage Status in the category of Heritage Landscape/Natural Heritage Resource by the Maple…
Heritage Trail: Tower Trail
Tower Trail, in the Thornhill area of Maple Ridge, is one of several horse trails of historical significance to the Maple Ridge community. In February 2019, Tower Trail was awarded Heritage Status in the category of Heritage Landscape/Natural Heritage Resource by the Maple Ridge…
Heritage Trail: Bear Ridge
Bear Ridge Trail is one of several horse trails of historical significance to the Maple Ridge community. In February 2019, Bear Ridge Trail was awarded Heritage Status in the category of Heritage Landscape/Natural Heritage Resource by the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission. Bear…
Thornhill Trails Granted Heritage Status
Three historic horse trails in the Thornhill area, built by the HHA, have been awarded Heritage Status by the Maple Ridge Heritage Commission: George’s Way, Tower Trail and Bear Ridge Trail. We thank all of our Haney Horsemen pioneers, with leadership from David John…
1983: HHA in the News
HHA trail-building efforts in the local newspaper, 1983: Second page of article:
HHA Pioneer: Bill Archibald
In the 2013 Maple Ridge Citizen’s Report, the “Extraordinary Citizens” spotlight shines upon HHA’s own Bill Archibald and his 50+ years of volunteering. Read the full article at this link: Spotlight on Bill Archibald
Feature of George’s Way
On the George’s Way trails, you will come across “Bill’s Ford”. Bill Archibald and other HHA volunteers built it by laying down logs and filling the centre with rock. It provides stable footing for horses and the water flows calmly over it. (Photo courtesy of…
History of Horseman’s Park
Hidden amongst the hundreds of documents and maps collected over the course of the HHA’s long history was the following GEM. Thanks to Bill Archibald for taking time to record the history of Horsemen’s Park on 224th St in Maple Ridge, complete with a…