2013 Calendar of Events
All events, except the Annual Meeting and Horse Expo, are held at the Equestrian Staging Area. Just follow the signs from the park entrance.
Public welcome to all Special Event weekend campovers. This will be your only chance to camp at Sleepy Hollow with your horse. Please join us!
Feb 2rd - Annual Meeting, Potluck & Auction
Victor Township Hall, 6843 E Alward Rd, Laingsburg, MI
Noon Set-up followed by a social hour ~ 2:00pm Potluck Dinner ~ 3:15pm Horsey Items Auction. Before dinner and auction, entertainment by THE SINGING COWBOYS Dan Crampton and Rex Battestilli. Please bring own table service and a dish to pass. Family, friends and guests are welcome. Door prize drawing for members.
Contact Marsha 989-661-2541 email Marsha
Mar 8, 9, & 10 - MHC Horse Expo
MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI
Volunteers - be sure to check your assigned time to man our booth in the Trails Room. Many thanks for your help! Contact: Val at 517-332-1655
Apr 7th - The Rotten Egg Hunt - MEMBER EXCLUSIVE
2:00pm Children's Egg Hunt.
Youngsters search on foot for those rotten eggs! Spectators welcome.
Contact: Pat Brown at 517-651-5984
Apr ? - WORKBEE
8:00am - 2:00 pm
Parking lot cleanup and trail debris & maintenance from over the winter. Bring your ATV, garden rakes, chain saw, water bottle and a snack to share. Sandwiches provided. If you can't help on the trail, call 989-661-2541 to be a "Lunch Lady". To be part of the crew, call Gale Moore 517-290-7624
May 4th- Tentative Plow Day/Fun Day
Fundraiser for SHTRA.
10:00am-4:00pm
Everyone welcome. All teams and teamsters are invited.
Watch draft horse teams work our wildlife food plots. A unique chance to view our rural heritage. 50/50 Raffle with drawing at 2:30pm. "Drive a team of Draft Horses" for a small fee. Public wagon rides - donation Adults $2, Children $1. Lunch concession will be available. SHTRA volunteers are needed to help with parking, 50/50 raffle, lunch stand, etc.
Contact: Gary Fortin 989-834-1813
Sue Chant 517-651-9271
May 5th - POKER RUN
10:00am - 2:00 pm
Contact: Ron & Mary at 517-651-6884
May ?th - WORKBEE
8:00am - 2:00 pm
Parking lot cleanup, ramp touch up and trail debris & maintenance from over the winter. Bring your ATV, garden rakes, chain saw, water bottle and a snack to share. Sandwiches provided. If you can't help on the trail, call 989-661-2541 to be a "Lunch Lady". To be part of the crew, call Gale Moore 517-290-7624
May 24th - 27th - 4-H Camp & Ride
10:00am - ???pm
Hosted by: Blazing Saddles 4-H Club
Everyone welcome. Fundraiser for SHTRA. Trail Riding. Evening campfire and overnight camping. Weekend camping available for any local 4-H Club that would like teach their members the ins and outs of horse camping.
Contact: Mary O'Dell at 989-288-4522 email Mary
Jul 12th - 14th - MHDVA Drive in the Park
Fundraiser for SHTRA.
10:30am
Cart driving, Draft horse, and regular horse wagon train on park blacktop. Don't miss this unique opportunity to ride your horse in the wagon train procession on an approx 7 mile trip. Wagon train starts at 10:30am in the staging area. Outriders will be permitted to ride along or enjoy the trails. Potluck feast at 2:30 pm. Campfire & Rustic camping on Friday and Sat. for $12.00 a rig. Register at the Horseman’s Staging area. Sunday driving on the blacktop and old road. East Loop Trail: driving restricted to expert driver w/one horse cart w/tires and brakes. Lake Loop Trail: all levels of driver welcome! Donations to SHTRA.
Contact: Gale 517-290-7624
Jul 26th - 28th - The DAMN Ride-The Dennis Austin Memorial Night Ride
Fundraiser for SHTRA.
All weekend - FUN and FESTIVITIES!!!
Friday - Come and enjoy a campfire and a glow stick ride at dusk.
Saturday & Sunday- Fun & Games in the Staging Area, Poker Runs on the Trail, Timed Ride, Glow stick moonlight ride, BlingThing(shiny stuff) Ride and other fun games. 10:00am-Free Learn to CMO Beginner's Clinic-free package includes an orienteering compass, How to CMO Booklet, clinic instruction and 5 station short course where you have a chance to compete against other beginners like you. 2:00pm-Ice cream social with homemade ice cream. Pancake breakfast each morning. Picnic Potluck at 7:00pm Saturday. SHTRA will provide the brats and buns. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Saturday evening the 6th Annual Stick Horse Race will be held after supper on Saturday. You must name your stick horsey. Decoration of stick optional. We will be playing Mexican Train...grab an open seat and join in...all day long. Camping available all weekend in the staging area-$12/night.
Contact: Marsha at 989-661-2541 email Marsha
Aug 22rd - 25th - Don't Get Your Undies in a Wad CMO
Fundraiser for SHTRA.
Saturday and Sunday: Long and Short Courses
Friday - Come and enjoy a campfire.
Saturday - Saturday's ride will be little different from a standard CMO, with some markers needing a little more thinking on the part of the riders. Similar to the "mistake" ride held at Salamonie, IN by the IN/IL Chapter of NACMO. You will have the opportunity to learn how to deal with the inevitable mistakes ride managers make. Don't panic! The situations you will face on Saturday's ride will be easily handled and we will tell you what they will be Friday evening. Many are things that happen accidently. We will show you how to deal with them. Just like dismounting, planned is always better than unplanned! Sunday's CMO will be a regular CMO. Orienteering compasses available for loan. Prizes for all entrants. Evening campfire and potluck. Print Flier. Camping available starting Thursday Aug 22nd. No reservation-First Come, First Served.
Sunday - All entrants must be out by noon.
Event sponsored by: Sleezy Barb Horsewear
Contact: Barb Drake at 989-227-0045 or email Barb
Linda Kraai 517-930-5558 or email Linda
Aug 30st - Sept 2nd - OPEN CAMPING WEEKEND
Everyone welcome. Why hassle with the traffic going up north when you can camp right here at your local State Park. Ride the new South Loop Trail that hugs the shore of Lake Ovid. Enjoy the views of the lake during the day and the stars at night. Primitive camping is just $12/night.
Sept 20th -22nd - The Great Sleepy Hollow Treasure Hunt
or
Can You Ride Like a Pirate?
Fundraiser for SHTRA
All weekend - PIRATE FUN and FESTIVITIES!!!
10:00am - ?:??pm
Your Captain and First Mate: "Wench" Linda Kraai, "Scurvy Dog" Gale Moore
Friday - Roaring bonfire and glow stick ride. Plan yer stratergee fer thar Treasure Hunt. arrrrrrr
Saturday - 10am THE GREAT SLEEPY HOLLOW TREASURE HUNT
Get a "Treasure Map" with clues to find hidden treasure chests along the
trail. The person who finds all the treasure chests in the least amount of
time wins. Treasure chests will be at horse height so there will be no need
to dismount. $10/rider Event sponsored by: Sleezy Barb Horsewear
Print Flier
Saturday evening - Potluck 6pm - Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Roaring bonfire and glow stick ride.
Camping available all weekend in the staging area-$12/night. There will be a camping fee for non-workbee members.
Contact: Pirate Ride-Wench Linda 517-930-5558 or email
Wench Linda
Oct 11th - 13th - Ichabod Crane Weekend
Fundraiser for SHTRA.
Saturday wagon rides for campers 11:00-1:00pm at the beach parking lot. Potluck back at the staging area at 1:30pm. 3:00pm Costume parade for horses and riders. Camping available all weekend.
Contact: Marsha at 989-661-2541 email Marsha
Oct 25th - 27th - Halloween Hoopla Weekend
Fundraiser for SHTRA.
Decorated campsites and spooky ride. Free for SHTRA members. Costumes. Chili Cook-Off. Camping available all weekend for $12/night.
Contact: Marsha at 989-661-2541 and Pat 517-651-5984
All Events are pending as volunteers are needed to host. Please consider hosting one event as your contribution to SHTRA's Fun and Games! Other events needing hosts are: Timed Ride/Drive in the Park, Ride and Snip, Chili Cook Off, Christmas Party and Pony Day.
