Trails closed.

Please see latest meeting minutes (listed on the left) for currently closed trails.

Schull Trail closed

lots of clearing and debris all over the trail. Detour through Rock Ridge subdivision.

Equestrian Representative on AAC

Stephanie James of Ruskin is the new equestrian representative on the Agriculture Advisory Committee. Follow this link to learn more about the committee:

http://www.mapleridge.ca/EN/main/municipal/728/aac.html

Problem riding thru East Fern Crescent Area

Riders be aware that the Trans Ridge Trail east of Mill St. on the 128th road allowance is closed to horses for the next month at the least. This also applies to the South Alouette River killer crossing further east. Both are impassible due to clearing and tunneling work being done for the sewer line to the Corrections Centres.
Check out these three scenarios on http://www.mapleridge.ca/assets/Default/Parks~and~Leisure~Services/pdfs/horsetrails.pdf go to map panel 3.

1. If you are coming from the south on the 240th crossing of the South Alouette, you are advised to turn left at Fern Crescent and right onto Mill St., then LEFT on 130th Ave a short way to How-D Trail’s switchbacks and along Shoesmith Crescent to the Ann&Earl Conn Trail north to the East Maple Ridge Trail to Golden Ears Park.

2. If coming from the southwest, e.g. Horseman’s Park, along 128th Ave and over Alder Crossing of the South Alouette, stay on 128th to cross east over Fern Crescent to go right onto Mill St., then LEFT on 130th Ave a short way to How-D Trail’s switchbacks and along Shoesmith Crescent to the Ann&Earl Conn Trail north to the East Maple Ridge Trail and right (east) to Golden Ears Park.

3. If coming from the west, e.g. Homestead Stables, along 132nd’s Fern Crescent, cut north (left) at Balsam and east (right) at Larch to 236th. Then left (north) into the Shull Trail. Stay on it past the Shoesmith Trail to the Tent Trail which will take you back around to the East Shoesmith without the rock scramble from the Shull Trail. Go left (east) on the East Shoesmith which will blend into the East Maple Ridge Trail to Golden Ears Park.

Each of these suggested routes takes you north of Fern Crescent and away from the Construction. Do not ride up Fern Crescent to the Park as the road shoulders are narrow and the traffic high and fast. Each route takes you over the new Millionaire Creek Bridge built this spring by HHA volunteers. Say a loud thank-you for their efforts.

This email was prompted by my speaking with a rider on Fern Crescent near Snake Hill who said there was no other way to get to the Park. These are THREE SAFER WAYS! Happy Trail Riding, Bill

Thanks Mike Barker and Dave Smith!

Thanks guys for guiding the Know Your Trails Ride on June 20th. It was good fun.
I forgive Roxey for kicking me in the butt - guess I needed that ;-) Lesson learned - even though you think the horses aree all well experienced and well behaved, anything can happen anytime. always be aware.

See you all on the next ride. Larry St.Onge will be leading that one.

Happy Trails Heather

details on May 9th ride - Know Your Trails.

Hi everyone,

Please join Kim Hofmarks and fellow HHA riders for an informative and
fun ride this Sunday. Here's the details:

- Sunday, May 9th. at 10:30am (be ready to ride at 10:30)
- Allco Park parking lot
- 3-4 hours at a walk
- water and snacks will be provided
- route map with trail names

The route will include Trapper Trail, Maple Trail (including the new
bridge over Millionaire Creek) and trails in the Rock Ridge area.

Please let Kim know if you are planning to come and if you have any questions.

For general information about the Know Your Trails rides contact us at info@haneyhorsemen.ca

Happy Trails!

Bridge on Maple Ridge Trail OPEN!

This is the bridge that crosses Millionaire Creek on Maple Ridge trail.

A big THANK YOU! to all those HHA members involved in this project.

take the HCBC survey!

Here's the link:

Take the equine survey - http://www.hcbc.ca/

The blue box to the right. It's important!

Please support safety on 132nd

Here's a link to the Alouette Valley Association who is doing lots to help in this regard. Please take a moment to sign the survey.

http://avalley.ca/

128th trail closure info

Click here for the notice from District of Maple Ridge

Tim's Trail (136th) closed Oct.15 - end of Nov.

from the District of Maple Ridge on Oct.14/09:

We have been advised by our partners at Metro Parks that the North Alouette River crossing should be closed from mid October to the end of November to avoid disturbing returning fish species. We will be posting signs on the trail to advise riders of this closure.

Until the signs are installed we would appreciate your assistance to get the word out to other riders. Thank you.

membership list - 2010

We are currently updating our email distribution list to include those who are paid up members for 2010 ($10 to join).

If you want to make sure you are kept in the loop, please make sure your membership is up to date for 2010.

Questions? email: info@haneyhorsemen.ca

HHA video

Thanks to Betty-Jean and Shane.