Monroe Co. Saddle Club

March 30: Trail ride 1:00p.m.at FS(FarmService) north of Albia; turn east off of Highway 5 at Sheahan railroadsign. It is visible from the highway.

April 6: Trail ride 1:00 p.m. with Randy and Lynn Small (641-938-2115 or 799-3571). Directions: Travel approx. 5 miles south of Blakesburg on T61 until you get to a rock road which Ys off to the left. Take that road for another approx. 3 miles when you turn right (you will travel by a church). Take that road for approx. Another 1 1/2 miles.

April 13: Trail ride 1:00 p.m. with Don Van Der Hart (641-780-6123). Directions: Take T33 (Dean Ave.) north out of Peoria. House (no. 1261) on west side of road and buildings on east.

April 20: Trail ride 1:00 p.m. with Kenny Zea (641-799-3716 or 799-2735) . Directions: Take Hwy 137 and turn south on 664 Ave. (1st road east of blue water tower between 5 to 6 mile marker). Turn east on 1st rock road and follow it until the road travels south and there will be Kenny's barn and house.

April 27: Trail ride 1:00p.m. with Steve Weller(641-660-[198). Directions: Take Hwy 92 east of Oskaloosa and turn north just before Rose Hill onto V13. Tum right (east) onto 195th Street until you get to a stop sign. Steve's place is the first home east of the stop sign.

May 4: Trail ride 1:00 p.m. with Doris Pearson. Directions: Follow above directions to Kenny Zea's place and take first road right (west) south of Kenny's.

May 11: Trail ride 1:00 p.m. with JoAnn Ahn. Directions: North of Albia offHwy 137 at 4 mile marker (655th Ave.), tum left at stop sign then left (south) on 650th Ave. to house no. 1217.

May 18: Trail ride 1:00 p.m. with the Mike and Laura DeCook. Directions: Turn off Hwy 5 (north of Hamilton turn) onto Van Buren. Stay on Van Buren until you turn left on 186th St. Follow this to a T then tum right on H16 or take H16 west out of Lovilia.

May 25: Trail ride with Don and Judy Stursma (641-295-0895). Directions: Take 715th Ave. south from Hwy 34. 715th Ave. from Albia traveling east is the 1st right past Halley's Mobile Home Court and for those coming from the east. ..take the l" left after the Blakesburg tum off.

June 1: Trail ride 1:00 p.m. with Darl and Betty Beal. Directions: Take 2nd rock road west off Hwy 5 south of Lovilia (135 Lane). Go to the end of the road (dead end).

June 7 & 8: Camp out and trail ride with Jeff Fee (641-891-6815). Directions: Take Highway 14 south of Knoxville. Turn west on G76 continuing past the Melcher turn off until you reach 30th Ave. Turn north onto 30th Ave. taking a right on the first road running east to the second house.

June 15: Trail ride 1:00 p.m. at 1,000 Acres west of Lovilia. Directions: Call Donna Krornray at (641-799-9566).

June 21 & 22: Camp out and trail ride with Steve Weller (641-660-1198). Directions: Go to Fremont. Travel east past the school and take the 1st road north (Harrison St.). Travel north approx. 3 miles.

June 29: Trail ride 1:00 p.m. at Louie McCoy's (641-295-0895 for Judy Stursma) Directions: From Albia follow H27 east (l65 th St~ past Monroe Co. Hospital through Avery. Continue east through 720th Ave. and 165 intersection. Second house on the south following the intersection. From T61 south Eddyville ... turn west on 160th St. (curves south to 165th St.)... 2nd house after cemetery.

July 4, 5, & 6: Camp out, trail ride, and parade with Ron Hoy (641-660-5505). Directions: Turn south on Barrows Ave. to 3179. Barrows Ave. is located east of Bussey and west ofHwy 63. The Monroe Co. Saddle Club will be riding in the annual Bussey 4th of July parade leaving Ron's house ... riding through the countryside to Bussey in time for the 10 a.m. parade on Friday the 4th.

July 13: Trail ride 1:00 p.m. at Stephens Forest south of Lucas at the Whitebreast Unit.

July 18 & 19: Monroe Co. Fair-days we need eat shack workers ... fun for everyone! Call Donna Kromray at (641) 799-9566.

July 20: Trail ride 1:00 p.m. at Doris Pearson's. Directions: see above on May 4.

July 27: Trail ride 1:00 p.m. with Ron Hoy (641-660-5505) at Gary Kelderman's. Directions: Take H16 west of Lovilia to the end of the pavement. Turn south on 565 Trail (stay on 565 Trail as it does a bad jog about 1 mile out). Travel about 3 miles. You will cross a new cement bridge and continue until you see a mowed area to the left.

August 2-9: Cross Country Trail Ride-Eminence, Missouri. Many members going. For more information contact Judy Stursma (641-932-7071) or Donna Krornray (641­799-9566).

August 10: Trail ride at Elk Rock north of Knoxville. Turn east off of Highway 14.

August 16 & 17: Camp out and trail ride 1:00 p.m. with Ron Hoy (641-660-5505) at Gary Kelderman's. Directions: See July 27 trail ride above.

August 24: Trail ride 1:00 p.m. at Belva Deer Park. Take Highway 92 east of Sigourney turning on Highway 149 north. You will find the second sign for Belva Deer (first one says normal camping...second one says equestrian area)...follow the sign. Randy and Lynn Small (641-938-2115 or 799-3571).

August 31: Trail ride 1:00 p.m. at 1,000 Acres west of Lovilia

September 7: Trail ride I :00 p.m. with Darl and Betty Beal. Directions: see 6/1

September 13 & 14: Camp out and trail ride with Ron Hoy. (see directions 7/4 directions above) Club will furnish steaks and chops for Sunday noon meal. Bring your own table service and a covered dish. Call Judy (641-932-7071) and leave a message as to what you prefer ... steak or chop.

September 21: Trail ride 1:00 p.m. at Louie McCoy's. (see 6/29 directions)

September 28: Trail ride 1:00 p.m. at Elk Rock north of Knoxville east of Highway 14.