2010 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 6th - 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. Following auction entertainment by 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 Marken68@aol.com
Mar 12, 13, & 14 - 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 17th - WORKBEE
8:00am - 2:00 pm
Parking lot cleanup, ramp touch up and trail debris & maintenance. The Park's Gator is down so 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 Marsha 989-661-2541
Apr 18th - The Rotten Egg Hunt
2:00pm Children's Egg Hunt.
Youngsters search on foot for those rotten eggs! Spectators welcome.
Contact: Pat Brown at 517-651-5984
May 1st- Plow Day/Fun Day
Fundraiser for SHTRA.
10:00am-3:00pm
Watch draft horse teams work our wildlife food plots. A unique chance to view our rural heritage. *New this year--this is your opportunity to drive a draft team! Climb aboard a wagon, grab the reins and be a teamster! Informal fun pull at 1pm. Obstacle course. Public wagon rides - donation Adults $2, Children $1. Lunch concession will be available. Vera Thornton's original print of 2009 Plow Day to be unveiled and displayed. Sue Chant's tasty cinnamon rolls will be there...don't miss out on this special treat! SHTRA volunteers are needed to help with parking, 50/50 raffle, lunch stand, etc. Printable Flier
Contact: Gary Fortin at 989-834-1813 shargary@peoplepc.com
May 8th - WORKBEE
CANCELLED
Due to unseasonably cold and wet weather conditions, the workbee has been cancelled.
May 22nd - WORKBEE
8:00am - ?:?? pm
Third workbee and hopefully we'll finish the spring projects. Bring your ATV, garden rakes, chain saw, water bottle and a snack to share. 1:00pm lunch. If you can't help on the trail, call Marsha Putnam 989-661-2541 to be a "Lunch Lady". To be part of the crew, call Gale 517-290-7624 gmmcrtech@comcast.net
May 22nd - 23rd - SHTRA Poker Run and Rangers 4-H Camp & Ride
10:00am - ???pm
Hosted by: Rangers 4-H Club
Everyone welcome. Poker run, trail riding and fun. Evening campfire, hot dog roast and overnight camping. Poker Run Sunday 11am-2:30pm 50/50 cash back $5 entry fee with profits going back to SHTRA.
Contact: Mary Mallory at fivemfarm@aol.com
May 28th - 31st - SHTRA Poker Run and Blazing Saddles Camp & Ride
10:00am - ???pm
Hosted by: Blazing Saddles 4-H Club
Everyone welcome. Saturday Poker run with $5 entry fee 50/50 cash back for participants, trail riding and fundraising games. Overnight camping available. Bring your fixins for hobo dinners as the group campfire will be going.
Contact: Mary O'Dell at 989-288-4522 michiganfilly@aol.com
June 19th - 20th - SHTRA Campover & Fundraiser
10:00am - ?:??pm
Hosted by: Sue Chant
Everyone welcome. Trail riding, Poker Run, "Find the 10 Things That Don't Belong" and "Cookie Walk". Cookout and Potluck at 7pm. Sunday Breakfast. Saturday night camping and campfire. Open to all.
Host: Sue Chant at 517-651-9271
July 2nd - 4th - SHTRA Campover & Fundraiser
10:00am - ?:??pm
Hosted by: Mike Wood
Everyone welcome. Trail riding and games. Overnight camping open to all.
Contact: 989-661-2541
Jul 9th - 11th - Drive in the Park
Fundraiser for SHTRA.
10:00am
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. Trail driving restricted to expert driver w/one horse cart w/tires and brakes. Donations to SHTRA. Trail riders, whose horses are unaccustomed to carts, there will be no carts on the East Loop.
Contact: Gary 989-834-1813 shargary@peoplepc.com
Jul 23rd - 25th - 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 ride at dusk.
Saturday - 10am BEGINNER'S CMO Learn the ins and outs of this fun sport at the clinic then compete in a timed course with other beginners. Prizes & certificates will be given at the end of the event at the Awards Ceremony. Clinic cost of $10 includes "How To CMO" booklet, instructional clinic and Short Course entry fee. Bring your own orienteering compass. Fundraiser for SHTRA-100% of the entry fees from this event go to SHTRA for their stewardship of the trails at Sleepy Hollow. Contact: Barb Drake at 989-227-0045. Event sponsored by: Sleezy Barb Horsewear Printable Flier
Sunday - 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. Event sponsored by: Sleezy Barb Horsewear
Saturday & Sunday- Fun & Games in the Staging Area, Poker Runs on the Trail, Scavenger hunt, Glow stick moonlight ride, Glow stick Poker Run!!! and other fun games. Pancake breakfast each morning. Picnic Potluck at 6:00pm Saturday. SHTRA will provide the brats and buns. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Saturday evening the 2nd Annual Stick Horse Race will be held after supper. You must name your stick horsey. Decoration of stick optional. SATURDAY EVENING - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - The Singing Cowboys-Dan Crampton & Rex Battestilli. Camping available all weekend in the staging area-$12/night. There will be a camping fee for non-workbee members. Must RSVP for Moonlight Ride.
Contact: Marsha at 989-661-2541 Marken68@aol.com
Aug 20th - 22nd - SHTRA/IHTA "Stuff the Camp"
Fundraiser for SHTRA & IHTA
Where: Ionia Horse Campground
Everyone welcome. DNR says we never fill the campground. Let's show them how it is done and answer the question "How many equestrians does it take to fill a campground?" Trail riding, cart driving and games. Evening campfire & potluck. Open to all.
Contact: Gale Moore 517-290-7624
Sept 3rd - 6th - SHTRA Campover & Fundraiser
10:00am - ?:??pm
Host needed
Everyone welcome. Trail riding and games. Evening campfire & overnight camping. Open to all.
Contact: Marsha Putnam 989-661-2541
Oct 9th - Ichabod Crane Days
Fundraiser for SHTRA.
10:30am - ?:??pm
Horse drawn wagon rides, pumpkin games & costumed riders. The Headless Horseman and Katrina will be riding at noon. 3pm Potluck. Evening campfire and Saturday overnight camping for Spooky Ride. Volunteers needed for heading, helping and cooking.
Contact: Marsha at 989-661-2541 or Gary at 989-834-1813 shargary@peoplepc.com
Oct 10th - SHTRA Halloween Spooky Ride
Fundraiser for SHTRA.
11:00am - 2:00pm
Hosted by: Sandy Bashore & Double M 4-H Club
Come ride the trails through lots of "Spooky" obstacles! You and your horse can trick-or-treat for candy! All Adults and Kids welcome! Costumes for horse and rider are encouraged, but are optional. Riders under 18 must wear a helmet.
$10.00 per rider donation includes Free Hotdogs, Cider, Doughnuts for the riders! (or for a small donation from non-riders!)
Your $10.00 donation helps us keep the Sleepy Hollow Horse Trails open for horses!
Contact: Sandy at 989-682-4354 sbashore@voyager.net
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.
