CT Trail Rides Association
CTRA 2021- Ride and Event Schedule
(updated 3/18/21) - Check back often - Much more to be added!
Official Website: http://cttrailridesassoc.org
All rides MOUNT-UP time start at 10:30 AM unless otherwise noted.
Please call the ride or event host for additional information and directions.
Event postings with additional info for many of the rides will be on Facebook.
Check the “Conn Trail Rides Association – CTRA” Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/400108206739039/
THIS IS A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE-SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER UNFORSEEN EVENTS. More events to come!!
Note: most rides and events are open to CTRA members only
Contact ride host to see if a ride is open to guests. All Guests must be accompanied by an active member. Members are responsible for their Guests
March 21- Hammonasset Beach State Park Trail Ride, Madison CT. Ride out at 11:00am Ride Host AVP Christel Maturo 475-414-6840 MEMBERS ONLY Rain date 3/28/21
April 4 - Easter
April 11 - Ginger Tullai Memorial Trail Ride- Sunrise- Machamoodus State Park Ride Host Treasurer Ruth Strontzer 860-345-2954 Co-host AVP Christel Maturo $10 minimum donation to the Non-Profit The Friends of Machamoodus State Park OPEN TO NON MEMBER
April 17 & 18- Camp Opening-& Camp Clean up Camp Boardman, Goshen CT. Camp Director Pat Gogolya 860-485-9092 This is the first Lot holding weekend
April 25 - Chatfield Hollow State Park Trail Ride-Killingworth, CT. Ride Host AVP Christel Maturo 475-414-6840 MEMBERS ONLY
May 2 – Goodwin State Forest – Hampton, CT AVP Carol Rose Host, 860-377-6125 or 978-764-3810 MEMBERS ONLY
May 8 & 9 - open
May 16 - White Memorial Woods Ride - Camp Director Pat Gogolya 860-485-9092 Members Only
May 23 - Natchaug State Forest Trail Ride - Eastford. Ride Host AVP Vevette Greenberg 203-506-1183 OPEN TO NON MEMBERS
May 29-31 - Memorial Day Weekend Camp Boardman. Goshen, CT Taco Theme Weekend. 7pm General membership meeting. Sunday ride hosts are Janet Sampieri and Jean Cassella. This is a lot holding weekend
June 5 (Saturday) - Blessing of the Mounts, Barry'sFarm, Cheshire, CT - Cheshire Horse Councel Invitational Ride - Cathy Clouse 203-507-7360 OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY
June 12 (Sat) rain date for above
June 13 - George Seymour State Forest, Mountain Laurel Trail ride. Parking will be in Hurd State Park E Hampton, CT. Ride Host Treasurer Ruth Strontzer 860-345-2954 or 475-238-5887 MEMBERS ONLY
June 20 - Wetherfield Farm, Amenia, NY RSVP on line sign up $20 fee, Proof of Rabies and coggins
June 27 – Upper Salmon River State Forest, East Hampton. Host Pres. Peggy Robinson 860-309-0673
July- 2-5 – 4th of July holiday week at Camp Boardman. Goshen, CT Mohawk State Forest. Christmas in July theme. Gingerbread house and gingerbread man decorating competition. Poker Ride. Pot Luck hosted by Lynn Gogolya and Ruth Strontzer on Sat. 7pm general meeting. This is a lot holding weekend
July 10 & 11 - open
July 17 & 18 - open
July 24 & 25 - open
August 1 - Roraback Wildlife Management Area Trail Ride, Harwinton, CT Ride Host AVP Vevette Greenberg 203-506-1183 MEMBERS ONLY
August 7 & 8 - open
August 14 - 15 - -Annual CTRA Auction and BBQ- Camp Boardman, Goshen, CT. **This is a lot holding weekend Details to follow.
August 21 & 22 - open
August 28 & 29 - open
September 4, 5 & 6 —Labor Day Weekend Camp Boardman, Goshen CT. This is a lot holding weekend Sat night - Pasta dinner hosted by Cher Lago and Denise Clark. 7pm General membership meeting. Sunday breakfast hosted by Debbie Sommers, Janet Sampieri and Kowboy Ken.
September 12 -Bluff Point State Park Trail Ride, Groton CT. Ride Host Treasurer Ruth Strontzer 860-345-2954 or 475-238-5887 MEMBERS ONLY
September 18 & 19 - open
September 24, 25 & 26 - Annual Boardman Memorial Weekend Camp Boardman, Goshen CT Ed Levin to lead ride on Saturday and Sunday. Wear Orange **Last lot holding weekend for 2021
October 3 -Cockaponsett State Forest Ride. Chester, CT. Ride host AVP Shane Emigh 860-345-2954 Note-this ride may stop at HK Ice Cream shop MEMBERS ONLY
Oct 10 – Cheeseburger in Paradise Ride, Machimoodus - Sunrise State Park, Moodus, CT Ride host AVP Cathy Clouse 203-507-7360 MEMBERS ONLY Hosts - Jim Clouse and Bill
October 17 - Turkey Trot/Pizza, no charge. At Chris and John Berry's house, Cheshire, CT Contact AVP Cathy Clouse 203-507-7360 Members only Cheshire Horse Council Invitational Ride
October 23 & 24 - Camp closing - water will be turned off this weekend
October 31 - All trailers & all propane tanks must be removed from camp
All hours ridden for awards need to be turn into Lynn Gogolya They must be on the hours ridden form.
November 6 - Annual Banquet & Meeting - election of officers. Monticello Banquet Facility, 577 S. Broad St, Meriden, CT
