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REGISTRATION & PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page. This is a paid event with payment managed by the trip leader(s) and NOT the AOC. Please read the event description carefully for payment details and instructions.



Intro to Horseback Riding plus an easy hike




The Basics:
Event Type:Multi-Sport
Event Location: North GA Mountains
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Dec 5 2010  10:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Nov 8 2010 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Nov 22 2010 5:00 pm
Event Duration:5 - 6 hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Brian Clark
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Member Cost:$65.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Never been horseback riding?  Always want to try horseback riding?   Been horseback riding once or twice and want to become a little more experienced and familiar?  This is the trip for you!

The day will start out with a one hour group lesson with our experienced outfitters where they will introduce us to the fundamentals of horseback riding such as basic leading, saddling, riding techniques, correct riding positions, at a walk, trot and canter, mounting and dismounting.

After our group lesson, we will saddle up and head out to the Chattahoochee National Forest where our guides will test our newly learned skills as we ride for an hour.  The ride will be head to tail mostly walking through varied terrain from single horse width trails to wide old logging roads.  We will have the option to trot if and only if everyone feels comfortable doing so.  No cantering will be done as this is a beginner/novice intro to horseback riding.

Weight limit for the horses is 250lbs.

After our ride we will drive to Helen for lunch.  After lunch in Helen, on the way home we will stop at Dukes Creek Falls to hike the 1 mile out and back trail (2 miles total) down to the double water falls (Dukes creek and Davis creek).  The trail is the roadbed of the Byrd-Matthews Lumber Company logging railroad, operated circa 1914–15, and is an easy hike.  

We should be back at the carpool around 5:30pm.

This event will take place rain or shine, only thunder and lightening will prevent us from riding, please be prepared with rain gear and/or a change of clothes.

This event is intended for those who have no experience.  If you are an intermediate or advance rider please do not sign up, I will have other trips for your skill level.  Any intermediate or advanced riders that sign up will be moved to the wait list.  Beginners on the wait list will have priority over intermediate and advanced.

Required Items to Bring:
Money for lunch in Helen
Money for car pool

Rain Gear/Change of clothes

Horseback riding:
Boots with heels, or hiking boots
Jeans

Hiking:
Hiking boots, shoes, sneakers (I've hiked this trail in flip flops too)
You can wear your jeans hiking if you'd like, or bring a change of pants.
Water
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

If you have boots with heels that is better for horseback riding than hiking boots.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Will be given at carpool

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):180Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $72.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$65.00/Person
Non-Member Cost:$75.00/Person
Cost Includes:
COST INCLUDES 1 hour group lesson and 1 hour horseback ride.
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

Payment

  • Once you sign up I will email you the phone number of the outfitter, you will need to call them with a credit card number to reserve your spot.  They will have a list from me.  On site you can pay with your credit card on file or cash.
  • You will need to reserve your spot no later than Wednesday Nov 24th or you will be removed from the event. 
  • Payment may be made in person via cash or credit card. 
  • No partial payment for partial attendance.

Cancellation
  • Event is rain or shine, we will only cancel if extreme weather conditions are forecast such as thunder/lightening or heavy rains.
  • If you cancel before Thursday Dec 2nd at 5pm you will not be charged.
  • If you cancel after 5pm on Thursday to Sun morning before the ride, 20% cancellation fee will be charged to your card. 
  • If you don't show up and you haven't called you will be charged 100%.
  • If you need to cancel you must speak with someone at the outfitters and not leave a message.