Chesley Saddle Club
5 Day Wiarton 2024 Costs (2025 TBA soon)
5 Day Wiarton 2024 Costs (2025 TBA soon)
If you need support accessing the online registration form, please email or message Donna.
E-Transfer/Cheque or Cash will be accepted for payment.
E-transfer address is:
treasurerrideontario@chesleysaddleclub.ca
Please do not e-transfer until you receive an email assigning a password and the e-transfer email address.
Cheques payable to: Chesley Saddle Club
Mail to:
John Gillberry
CSC Treasurer
015449 Grey Bruce Line
RR#3 Chesley ON NOG 1LO
Be Ready to Ride
5 Day Wiarton 2024 Costs (2025 TBA soon)
ALL 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
- Follow the instructions of the ride leader
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 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.
May 31 - June 2 First Wiarton Work Weekend (Spring Camp)
June 14-16 Second Wiarton Work Weekend (Spring Camp)
June 28 - July 1 Third Wiarton Work Weekend (Spring Camp)
July 12-14 Fourth Wiarton Work Weekend (Spring Camp) and Potluck
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 ride with the club. Guests must have OE insurance, sign a waiver and pay 10$ per day.
The waiver will be posted soon!
Wiarton 5 Day Ride
Registration for the 2024 5 Day Wiarton Ride is now closed.
Learn more about this event by going to the 5 Day Wiarton Ride Tab
Wednesday, July 31 to Sunday, August 4.
Registration Deadline For the 5 Day Ride July 15,2024
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 or e-transfer.
Please do not e-transfer until you receive an email from jotform confirming your application was successfully received.
e-transfer. treaurerrideontario@chesleysaddleclub.ca
Mail cheques to: J. Gillberry
CSC Treasurer
015449 Grey Bruce Line
RR#3 Chesley ON
N0G1L0
Horseback Riding Adventures Await You
May Rides
June Rides
2025 Friday June 13 - Monday June 16 Morning Depart Dufferin Forest/Mansfield
This is a joint event for C.S.C and O.T.R.A.
Camp for the weekend or come for a day ride.
Earliest arrival time is Friday noon onwards to set up camp and join friends around the campfire.
Please email or message Donna Pollard/Penny Lane McDonald/Cheryl Doyle to ask questions.
There is a lot of room for big trailers & highlines and lots of room to be able to turn rigs on a flat surface. Water for horses and porta potty is available. Dogs must be leashed. A fire pit is available.
Sandy footing, forest trails, steep parts.
Directions: From Highway 89, go north on Airport Road. The camp is on the east side of the road, just north of the Mansfield Outdoor Center at the former Youth Correctional Site.
Helmet Rule:
- Dufferin Forest is managed by the county of Dufferin and it has its own rules of use that are above the Chesley Saddle Club Rules.
- Safety 11. All persons mountain biking, horseback riding, or snowmobiling in the Dufferin County Forest must wear an appropriate helmet.
To view all the forest By Laws please go to https://www.dufferincounty.ca/sites/default/files/forest/Forest%20By-Law%20-%20Consolidated%20Version.pdf
Address: Emergency # 937513 Airport Road, Mansfield, ON L0N 1M0
-*GPS may say Mulmer*
Directions for parking: Stay to the right on the lane way, continue to the top of the hill to the green gate. Close the green gate behind you. Continue along lane to the large event field.
Host will be either: Cheryl Doyle/Penny Lane McDonald/Donna Pollard
2025 Friday June 27 - Monday June 30 Morning Depart Dufferin Forest/Mansfield
This is a joint event for C.S.C and O.T.R.A.
Camp for the weekend or come for a day ride.
Earliest arrival time is Friday noon onwards to set up camp and join friends around the campfire.
Please email or message Donna Pollard/Penny Lane McDonald/Cheryl Doyle to ask questions.
There is a lot of room for big trailers & highlines and lots of room to be able to turn rigs on a flat surface. Water for horses and porta potty is available. Dogs must be leashed. A fire pit is available.
Sandy footing, forest trails, steep parts.
Directions: From Highway 89, go north on Airport Road. The camp is on the east side of the road, just north of the Mansfield Outdoor Center at the former Youth Correctional Site.
Helmet Rule:
- Dufferin Forest is managed by the county of Dufferin and it has its own rules of use that are above the Chesley Saddle Club Rules.
- Safety 11. All persons mountain biking, horseback riding, or snowmobiling in the Dufferin County Forest must wear an appropriate helmet.
To view all the forest By Laws please go to https://www.dufferincounty.ca/sites/default/files/forest/Forest%20By-Law%20-%20Consolidated%20Version.pdf
Address: Emergency # 937513 Airport Road, Mansfield, ON L0N 1M0
-*GPS may say Mulmer*
Directions for parking: Stay to the right on the lane way, continue to the top of the hill to the green gate. Close the green gate behind you. Continue along lane to the large event field.
Host will be either: Donna Pollard/Penny Lane McDonald/Cheryl Doyl
July Rides
2025 Friday July 25 - Monday July 28 Depart morning Dufferin Forest/Mansfield
This is a joint event for C.S.C and O.T.R.A.
Camp for the weekend or come for a day ride.
Earliest arrival time is Friday noon onwards to set up camp and join friends around the campfire.
Please email or message Donna Pollard/Penny Lane McDonald/Cheryl Doyle to ask questions.
There is a lot of room for big trailers & highlines and lots of room to be able to turn rigs on a flat surface. Water for horses and porta potty is available. Dogs must be leashed. A fire pit is available.
Sandy footing, forest trails, steep parts.
Directions: From Highway 89, go north on Airport Road. The camp is on the east side of the road, just north of the Mansfield Outdoor Center at the former Youth Correctional Site.
Helmet Rule:
- Dufferin Forest is managed by the county of Dufferin and it has its own rules of use that are above the Chesley Saddle Club Rules.
- Safety 11. All persons mountain biking, horseback riding, or snowmobiling in the Dufferin County Forest must wear an appropriate helmet.
To view all the forest By Laws please go to https://www.dufferincounty.ca/sites/default/files/forest/Forest%20By-Law%20-%20Consolidated%20Version.pdf
Address: Emergency # 937513 Airport Road, Mansfield, ON L0N 1M0
-*GPS may say Mulmer*
Directions for parking: Stay to the right on the lane way, continue to the top of the hill to the green gate. Close the green gate behind you. Continue along lane to the large event field.
Host will be either: Cheryl Doyle/Penny Lane McDonald/Donna Pollard
August Rides
August 16 -18 St Mary's is Cancelled
Address of ride:
16733 Story Drive
Thorndale, ON
Host Ron and Joan Karr
contact information:
phone: 519-381-1908
email: rjkarr55@gmail.com
Trail Description: Moderate Challenge with some hills and river crossing.
Pack levelling blocks for trailers.
September Rides
2025 Friday September 12 -Monday Sept 15 Morning Depart Dufferin Forest/Mansfield Ride
This is a joint ride for CSC and OTRA.
Camp for the weekend or come for a day ride.
Earliest arrival time is Friday noon onwards to set up camp and join friends around the campfire.
Camp for the weekend or come for a day ride.
Earliest arrival time is Friday noon onwards to set up camp and join friends around the campfire.
Please email or message Donna Pollard/Penny Lane McDonald/Cheryl Doyle to ask questions.
There is a lot of room for big trailers & highlines and lots of room to be able to turn rigs on a flat surface. Water for horses and porta potty is available. Dogs must be leashed. A fire pit is available.
Sandy footing, forest trails, steep parts.
Directions: From Highway 89, go north on Airport Road. The camp is on the east side of the road, just north of the Mansfield Outdoor Center at the former Youth Correctional Site.
Helmet Rule:
- Dufferin Forest is managed by the county of Dufferin and it has its own rules of use that are above the Chesley Saddle Club Rules.
- Safety 11. All persons mountain biking, horseback riding, or snowmobiling in the Dufferin County Forest must wear an appropriate helmet.
To view all the forest By Laws please go to https://www.dufferincounty.ca/sites/default/files/forest/Forest%20By-Law%20-%20Consolidated%20Version.pdf
Address: Emergency # 937513 Airport Road, Mansfield, ON L0N 1M0
-*GPS may say Mulmer*
Directions for parking: Stay to the right on the lane way, continue to the top of the hill to the green gate. Close the green gate behind you. Continue along lane to the large event field.
Host will be either: Cheryl Doyle/Penny Lane McDonald/Donna Pollard
September Rides
2025 Friday September 19 -Monday Sept 22 Morning Depart Dufferin Forest/Mansfield Ride
This is a joint ride for CSC and OTRA.
Camp for the weekend or come for a day ride.
Earliest arrival time is Friday noon onwards to set up camp and join friends around the campfire.
Camp for the weekend or come for a day ride.
Earliest arrival time is Friday noon onwards to set up camp and join friends around the campfire.
Please email or message Donna Pollard/Penny Lane McDonald/Cheryl Doyle to ask questions.
There is a lot of room for big trailers & highlines and lots of room to be able to turn rigs on a flat surface. Water for horses and porta potty is available. Dogs must be leashed. A fire pit is available.
Sandy footing, forest trails, steep parts.
Directions: From Highway 89, go north on Airport Road. The camp is on the east side of the road, just north of the Mansfield Outdoor Center at the former Youth Correctional Site.
Helmet Rule:
- Dufferin Forest is managed by the county of Dufferin and it has its own rules of use that are above the Chesley Saddle Club Rules.
- Safety 11. All persons mountain biking, horseback riding, or snowmobiling in the Dufferin County Forest must wear an appropriate helmet.
To view all the forest By Laws please go to https://www.dufferincounty.ca/sites/default/files/forest/Forest%20By-Law%20-%20Consolidated%20Version.pdf
Address: Emergency # 937513 Airport Road, Mansfield, ON L0N 1M0
-*GPS may say Mulmer*
Directions for parking: Stay to the right on the lane way, continue to the top of the hill to the green gate. Close the green gate behind you. Continue along lane to the large event field.
Host will be either: Cheryl Doyle/Penny Lane McDonald/Donna Pollard
September 2025 Fundraising Event
2nd Annual Blyth Ride Trail
TBA Club Fundraising Event
The Club will be holding a ride to raise money for a worthy Charity September 27th, 2025 at the Thresher's Campground. Music and Dinner will be planned to follow the ride.
Want to volunteer your support?
Want to volunteer your support?
Volunteering is a great way to get to know people while paying it forward. Consider joining us to support this great cause.
email Ruth Uyl at john.ruth@tcc.on.ca
October Rides
October 4 - 6 Saugeen Bluffs
Saugeen Bluffs Campground Hallowe'en Event
This weekend is hosted by CSC and OTRA.
Plan to showcase you and your horse in a Hallowe'en Costume and then enter a Contest for the best costume.
Beautiful river scenery , hardwood forests and hills. An outdoor sand arena to ride in and play games is available.Paisley village is 5 min away with grocery, bakery and liquor/beer store. A hardware with horse feed and supplies is just outside of town. Port Elgin is 20 minutes aware on Lake Huron and has a beautiful beach.
Horse sights have water taps and two corrals. Sites do not have electricity or sewer hookups.
Participants must reserve their campsite through the Saugeen Bluffs Campground Campsite individually at: https://www.saugeenconservation.ca
Hosted by Sharon Adler email iaaeesmail@gmail.comon
Meetings
Wiarton 5 Day Ride 2024
July 31 to August 4 2024
Following Supper a General Meeting will be held.
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.