2026 Ride and Event Schedule
(updated 3/6/26) CHECK BACK OFTEN – MUCH MORE TO BE ADDED!
Official Website: http://cttrailridesassoc.org All rides MOUNT-UP time start at 10:30 AM unless otherwise noted.
Please call the ride or event host for additional information and directions.
Event postings with additional info for many of the rides will be on Facebook. Check Connecticut Trail Rides Assoc - CTRA | Facebook
THIS IS A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE-SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER UNFORSEEN EVENTS.
Note: Rides and events are open to CTRA members only. However, CTRA is offering trial memberships for $15. With the trial membership, you can attend any ride or event and if you decide to join CTRA within 30 days, your $15 will be applied toward your membership.
March 28, 2026
Blessing of the Mounts Ride at Hammonasset Beach State Park Trail Ride, Madison CT. Blessing at 11:00 am, Ride beach afterwards. Ride Hosts AVP Jim Clouse and Cathy Clouse 203-507-7360 Coffee, donuts before ride and lunch after ride to be provided by Jim and Cathy! Park at West Beach Pavilion parking lot. This is the last weekend that horses are allowed on the beach until October
March 29
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Rain date for above ride
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April 1
​Camp open to bring in trailers. No water yet
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April 4-5
Open – (Easter on April 5)
April 12
Michelle Butler will present an Intro to a Drumming Circle. Hosted by Laurie Grassette,(860-810-8834) from 12-1:30pm at the Harwinton Library, 80 Bentley Dr,
Harwinton, CT. Members only, but you can get a trial membership (see above), Cost
$15/person, $5 of that to go to the club.​​​
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April 18-19
Camp Opening-& Camp Clean up Camp Boardman, Goshen CT. Camp Director Cathy Ives (860-672-8082) This is the first Lot holding weekend. The water will not be turned on at camp yet because of the chance of still freezing water lines, so bring water. NO Horses!
April 25-26
Snow date for above.
May 3
Chatfield Hollow ride, Killingworth, CT Ride Host Jean Cassella 860-391-2567
May 9-10
Open (11th Mother’s Day)
May 16
Work clean up at Machimoodus State Park, 128 Leesville Rd., Moodus, CT
9:30am – 12:30/1:00pm. Contact Ruth Strontzer 475-238-5887. Community Day – CTRA volunteering with other clubs.
May 22-25
Memorial Day Weekend Camp Boardman. Goshen, CT Saturday Chili Cook Off with Tacos and toppings 6pm., host Deb Somers. (203-623-8512) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP WITH SET UP FOR CHILI COOKOFF Bring you favorite chili!!! Sale of glasses fundraiser to benefit year end awards. Corn Hole fun tournament afterwards! Sunday – Breakfast –Cher Lago, Stacy & Peggy host, **General Meeting at 9:30am** - note change in meeting date/time **This is a lot holding weekend**
May 30-31
Open
June 6
National Trails Day
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June 7
Open
June 13
​June 13 White Memorial Ride, Litchfield, CT
Host: Kim Dore 860-309-4507​​
June 18,19,20,21
​Machamoodus/Sunrise State Park. . 128 Leesville Rd., Moodus, CT
Members only. Pot luck Saturday night. Hosts Ruth Strontzer 475-238-5887 and Members Liz Kennedy and Nancy Palermo-Lee. There will be a Solstice ride and Scavenger Hunt.
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June 25-28
Rain date for above Machamoodus Campout & rides.
July 3-6
4th of July holiday week at CTRA Camp Boardman, Goshen, CT Pot Luck Dinner Sat night 4:30pm – coordinator Sue Tracy,(860-309-3094) fundraiser afterwards with host Stacy Dionne – Music Bingo all proceeds go to camp improvement. $25/card (multiple games, 10 prizes) 7pm – 9pm. Breakfast Sunday. Volunteers needed. Ride on Sunday from Ranger station at 11:00am Stacy and Peggy to host ride. **This is a lot holding weekend**
July 12
Steep Rock, Washington Depot - Ride Hosts Sec. Chris Mard (203)388-6577, Dir. Lynn Gogoyla
July 19
Rain date for above ride
July 26
Rorabeck Wildlife Management Area, Harwinton, Ct Ride host – Chris Mard (203-388-6577) and Dir. Lynn Gogoyla.
August 1
Fundraiser for club – Laurie Gassette will host a drumming circle led by Michelle Butler. Open to public, there will be a charge. Machimoodus State Park. 128 Leesville Rd., Moodus, CT
August 7,8,9
Annual CTRA Auction and BBQ- CTRA Camp Boardman, Goshen, CT BBQ and Auction Saturday Aug 8. **This is a lot holding weekend. Fundraiser by Debbie O’Donnell - $50/50 raffle tickets. BBQ – Deb O’Donnell - organizer (203-671-7323) followed by auction. Chris Mard and Sue Tracy to organize auction. Need volunteers to help at auction/BBQ. Sunday Breakfast – Host Deb Somers and Chris Mard
August 15-16
Open
Aug 22
Raindate for Drumming Circle at Machimoodus State Park
Aug 29
August 29 – Salmon River, Colchester - Ride Host Peggy Robinson (860-309-0673)
September 4-7
Labor Day Weekend Camp Boardman, Goshen CT. **This is a Lot Holding Weekend** Sat. night –Pasta Dinner Treas. Vevette Greenberg and Crew! 5:30pm, Fundraiser – sell wine glasses, funds to go to end of year awards. Sunday breakfast 8:00am - host- Pres Debbie Sommers and Chris Mard **General Meeting 9:30** Note date and time change
September 12
Machimoodus State Park. 128 Leesville Rd, Moodus, CT Ride Host Member Nancy Palermo-Lee Riders to make a donation to ALS -Lou Geheig disease. RSVP Nancy Palermo-Lee (802) 989-1110
September 19-20
Annual Boardman Memorial Weekend Camp Boardman, Goshen CT **Last lot holding weekend for 2024** WEAR ORANGE Cook out? Volunteers needed! Sunday Memorial Ride for past members and horses. Ride Host – Debbie Sommers
September 26-27
Open
October 4
Larkin Bridle Trail, Oxford, CT Host: Treas. Vevette Greenberg (203)888-5128 Parking next to Bridle Trail on Christian St., Oxford, CT
October 10-11
Open
October 18
Tentative Fun day - Need volunteers. – Sunrise State Park, Moodus CT Event Hosts Member Joel Conte, Ruth Strontzer (475) 238-5887, Sharon King
Volunteers needed for Friday set up and Saturday take down.
October 19
Last day to accumulate trail/volunteer hours. All hours for awards need to be turned into AVP Debbie O’Donnell by October 19. 2026.
October 24
Fun Day bad weather day
October 24-25
October 24-25 **** Camp closing water to be turned off this weekend.
October 31
All trailers & all propane tanks must be removed from camp
November 1
November 1 Annual Banquet/Meeting - election of officers.
November 7 or 8 TBD
Turkey Trot(?), Wadsworth Park, Host AVP Claudia Marcello
(860) 719-9131
Volunteers needed for meals at camp:
4th of July – Breakfast
Boardman Memorial weekend – last lot holding weekend
Cook out Saturday