Chesley Saddle Club
Be Ready to Ride
5 Day Wiarton 2025
ALL Trail RIDES LEAVE AT 10AM SHARP
Feel free to contact any of the Ride Hosts or trail committee members for questions related to any of the rides.
Consider Hosting a Ride!
The club supports individuals considering hosting a ride at their farm. Porta Potties are provided and the host receives $200 towards their event.
Trail Rules
- Check your Tack and Equipment prior to leaving.
- Single File unless the trail and horses and trail leader okay riding abreast
- Do not bring other animals on the ride. ( companion animals, dogs)
- Be responsible for the rider behind you and yell hold up if the group becomes spread out or a stop is needed
- Stay on the trail
- Obey all signage
- Pack out all garbage
- Wait for gate openers and closers
- Wait for riders having a hard time with their horse
- Pass on the left and announce you are passing
- Tie ribbons in your horse's tail to indicate if a kicker
- Try to ride near a horse that likes your horse
- Be aware of Buddies and do not step in between them
- Wait for all horses to drink at a watering hole before continuing on.
- Follow the instructions of the ride leader
- No smoking or alcohol consumption allowed on trail rides.
- Language used is to be respectful and considerate of others (Family Friendly and Inclusive)
Wiarton Work Weekends
Wiarton Work Weekends
(Please note a Wiarton Work Weekend may be cancelled due to weather concerns)
Any club member or guest rider considering joining the horse trail riding club can come participate. Check it out and join in the fun of trail cleaning and riding. Learn the trails and consider becoming a trail leader.
Work Weekend Camping is at the Spring Campground
2025 Work Weekends are Friday afternoon arrival and Sunday afternoon departure
First Work Weekend
June 6 - June 8
Second Work Weekend
June 20 - June 22
Third Work Weekend
July 4 - July 6
Fourth Wiarton Work Weekend and Sunday Potluck
July 18 to July 20
Be prepared to do some walking to clear trails of rocks and fallen trees.
What to Bring: Pack nippers and saws for clearing trails. Pack hay and water for your horse as well as food and supplies for yourself. Outdoor washroom provided. Parking and overnight camping is across from the 5 Day Ride site. Day starts 9:30-10:00. Please remember that these are Work Weekends.
For more information and directions contact Ron Karr . phone 519-381-1908/ email: rjkarr55@gmail.com or any trail committee member.
Chesley Saddle Club
Be A Guest or Bring One
Guests are allowed to horse ride and camp with the club. Guests must have OE insurance, sign a waiver and pay 10$ per day.
Wiarton 5 Day Ride
Registration for the 2025 5 Day Wiarton Ride is open.
Registration Deadline For the 5 Day Ride is July 15,2025
Registration and Payment must be received by midnight July 15 to attend. No Late Registrations will be accepted.
Learn more about this event by going to the 5 Day Wiarton Ride Tab
Wednesday, July 30 to Sunday, August 3.
Registration Deadline For the 5 Day Ride July 15,2025
Members MUST be PRE-REGISTERED and have riding insurance to attend this ride.
On line registration is received automatically by the club.
Payment can be by cheque, cash (delivery needs to be arranged before deadline) or e-transfer.
e-transfer. saddleclubchesley@gmail.com
Horseback Riding Adventures Await You
Meetings
Wiarton 5 Day Ride 2025
July 30 to August 3 2025
General Meeting will be Thursday, July 31st
following Supper and prior to desert.
February 9 2025 Annual Meeting with Potluck
Location Joan Cloakey‘s home.
12:00 p.m. Lunch and Social
Meeting to begin when lunch is finished.
Members must have 2025 Membership Form and Dues paid to vote.