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, 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
Contact: cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
March 29
Rain date for above ride
April 1
Camp open to bring in trailers. No water yet
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.
Cancelled
April 18-19
Camp Opening-& Camp Clean up Camp Boardman, Goshen CT. Camp Director Cathy Ives. 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!
Contact: cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
April 25-26
Snow date for above.
May 3
Chatfield Hollow ride, Killingworth, CT Ride Host Jean Cassella
Contact: cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
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. 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. 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 8am to 10am. This is a full breakfast including pancakes, eggs, bacon sausage etc. Breakfast is hosted by Cher, Stacy & Peggy.
Contact Stacey at 860-601-2624.
Please RSVP so the proper amount of food is ordered
6.00 for adults
4.00 for kids
Sunday morning 9:30am - **General Meeting at 9:30am** -
Please note change in meeting date/time
**This is a lot holding weekend**
May 30-31
June 6
National Trails Day
June 7
Open
June 13
June 13 White Memorial Ride, Litchfield, CT
Host: Kim Dore
Contact: cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
June 19,20,21
Machamoodus/Sunrise State Park. . 128 Leesville Rd., Moodus, CT
Members only. Pot luck Saturday night. Hosts Ruth Strontzer and Members Liz Kennedy and Nancy Palermo-Lee. There will be a Solstice Ride, Poker Ride and Scavenger Hunt.
Contact: cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
July 3-6
4th of July holiday week at CTRA Camp Boardman, Goshen, CT Pot Luck Dinner Sat night 4:30pm – coordinator Sue Tracy, 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**
Contact: cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
July 12
Steep Rock, Washington Depot - Ride Hosts Sec. Chris Mard, Dir. Lynn Gogoyla
Contact: cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
July 19
Rain date for above ride
July 26
Rorabeck Wildlife Management Area, Harwinton, Ct Ride host – Chris Mard and Dir. Lynn Gogoyla.
Contact: cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
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
Contact: cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
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 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
Contact: cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
Aug 29
August 29 – Salmon River, Colchester - Ride Host Peggy Robinson
Contact: cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
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
Contact: cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
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
Contact: cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
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
Contact: cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
October 4
Larkin Bridle Trail, Oxford, CT Host: Treas. Vevette Greenberg Parking next to Bridle Trail on Christian St., Oxford, CT
Contact: cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
October 18
Tentative Fun day - Need volunteers. – Sunrise State Park, Moodus CT Event Hosts Member Joel Conte, Ruth Strontzer and Sharon King
Volunteers needed for Friday set up and Saturday take down.
Contact: cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
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.
Contact: cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
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
Contact: cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com
Volunteers needed for meals at camp:
4th of July – Breakfast
Boardman Memorial weekend – last lot holding weekend
Cook out Saturday
Contact: cttrailridesassoc@gmail.com