Chesley Saddle Club
5 Day Wiarton 2025
5 Day Wiarton 2025
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 will be open soon.
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 or e-transfer.
Please do not e-transfer until you receive an email from jotform confirming your application was successfully received.
e-transfer. saddleclubchesley@gmail.com
Horseback Riding Adventures Await You
May Rides
June Rides
June 6-8 2025 First work weekend
First work weekend ride
Bring clippers, saw needed for trail clean up.
Please bring camping needs for you and your horse including hay and water.
Friday June 13 - Monday June 16, 2025 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 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
Friday June 27 - Monday June 30, 2025 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 Penny Lane McDonald 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
Friday July 25 - Monday July 28, 2025 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 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
St Mary's 2025 date will be announced soon.
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
Friday September 12 -Monday Sept 15, 2025 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 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
Friday September 19 -Monday Sept 22, 2025 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 Penny Lane McDonald or 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
Please consider suggesting an October Ride and or offering to host a ride. Contact Ron Karr with su
October 6, 2025 Wellington-Waterloo Hunter pace
Conestogo River Horseback Adventures hosts with Wellington-Waterloo Hunt and the van Lenthe family is having a hunter pace. Ribbons can be won with your team. You can go at your own speed. $95.00 for Non-Members $5.00 Discount for all Junior Riders (18 & under at 1st Jan. 2025) Entry Fee Includes BBQ Lunch
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.