Parking:
Massasoit Community College, Canton Campus @ the Rear Parking Lot on campus
Registration/Horse Trailer Parking Area start/end of trail riders.
On-site:
Guest sign-in
Negative Coggins required in-hand day at sign-in of ride.
Emergency contact for riders day at sign-in of ride.
Location of Ride:
Trails for the horseback riding trail ride event will be held in the Ponkapoag Section of the Blue Hills Reservation.
All event parking, sign-in, and start/end will be from the event designated parking area as addressed above.
Information about the Trail Ride:
3 marked trail loops, choose your trail to ride.
Last Ride-Out 11:30am.
Riders will be sent off in small groups at 10-minute intervals.
All participants are required to stay on designated trails.
All flatwork, no jumps.
Ranger Kristen's trail information…
Loop 1 ~1.5 miles 45 minutes (at a walk) depending on speed. Best picture spot from the Dam location.
Loop 2 ~3 -4 miles 60 - 90 minutes (at a walk) good footing, canter and trot straight aways. Best picture spot(s) the Dam and Fisherman's Beach. Fisherman's Beach is a good spot to water your horse (no lifeguard on duty!)
Loop 3 ~6 -7 miles 90 - 120 minutes (at a walk) good footing along the way, canter and trot straight aways. Be aware of Rt. 24 bridge crossing (aka "Horse Bridge" of Rt. 24.) Best picture spot(s) the Dam, Fisherman's Beach, and Rt. 24 Bridge!