Meetings
Wiarton 5 Day Ride 2024
July 31 to August 4 2024
Following Supper a General Meeting will be held.
February 2024 Annual Meeting with Potluck
Location Joan Cloakey‘s home.
Potluck (bring your own eating dishes and a contribution to the lunch) followed by the meeting. Bring your own chairs and a few extension cords would help also.
Zoom option will be available.
CSC 2023 Rides
June
May
2023 Ride Itinerary
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.
May
June
May
MAY 26-29 DUFFERIN FOREST/ MANSFIELD Saddle-fit Clinic and Ride for CSC/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. CSC members are asked to highline and OTRA members can use pen methods. Guests can use the method that matches the club they are considering joining. Penny Lane McDonald will be demonstrating her high line method using two trees and no come along winch.
Saturday Morning ride out at 10 a.m. for non-saddle fitting people. A survey of riders Friday Evening will determine if lunch will be on the trail or back at camp.
Saddlefitting Clinic being led by Brittany Blake from Britt's Corner Tack will begin at 10:30. Three horses will be fitted while auditors are taken through the process and have their questions answered.
1:00 p.m. ride out for saddle fitting group.
This weekend is looking for volunteers to lead rides.
Non-members welcome but they must follow CSC or OTRA guest rules
Please message Donna Pollard or Ruth Uyll to ask questions or volunteer to be a ride leader.
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.
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 Jeff and Donna Pollard
RSVP Donna Pollard to receive gate code
June
June
August Wiarton 5 Day Ride
JUNE
Wiarton Work Weekends
(Please note a Wiarton Work Weekend may be cancelled due to weather concerns)
June 2-4. First Wiarton Work Weekend (Spring Camp)
June 16-18 Second Wiarton Work Weekend (Spring Camp)
Cancelled Due to Weather Forecast
June 30- July 3 Third Wiarton Work Weekend (Spring Camp)
July 14-16 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.
Who Can Come: Any club member or rider considering joining the club can come check it out and join in the fun of trail cleaning and riding. Learn the trails and consider becoming a trail leader.
For more information and directions contact John Uyl 519-525-6560 or any trail committee member.
August Wiarton 5 Day Ride
August Wiarton 5 Day Ride
August Wiarton 5 Day Ride
Wednesday, July 31 to Sunday, August 4. Wiarton 5 Day Ride
Registration Deadline For the 5 Day Ride Extended to July 15,2024
To learn more and register, go to the
5 Day Wiarton Ride Tab at the top of this Webpage.
Members MUST be PRE-REGISTERED 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 and an assigned password.
Mail cheques to: J. Gillberry
CSC Treasurer
015449 Grey Bruce Line
RR#3 Chesley ON
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August
August Wiarton 5 Day Ride
August
August 18 -20
St. Mary’s
Address of ride:
16733 Story Drive
Thorndale, ON
Host Ron and Joan Karr
contact information:
phone: 519-464-6304
email: rjkarr55@gmail.com
Trail Description: Moderate Challenge with some hills and river crossing.
Pack levelling blocks for trailers.
SEPTEMBER
September 15 -18 Dufferin Forest/Manfield Ride #1
September 22-25 Dufferin Forest/Manfield Ride #2
Hosts are Sharon Adler and Brynn Colautti
DUFFERIN FOREST/ MANSFIELD Ride - Lots of room for big trailers & highlines, ride goes rain or shine, dogs must be leashed. Sandy footing, forest trails, steep parts.
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*
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.
Directions for parking: Stay to the right on the lane way, continue to the top of the hill to the green gate. Close green gate behind you. Continue along lane to the large event field.
Host To Be Announced
RSVP Required to chesleysaddleclub@gmail.com
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER