We've had a wonderful series of spring rides with some fantastic pot lucks and now we begin the slow pace of summer with no organized rides planned until Sept. 5. Although we have no planned rides, Fort Custer is still very much open to horseback riding anytime so please take advantage of the well marked 22 miles of trails available. Plan ahead for the September Campout Sept. 18-20. This is the one opportunity we have to horse-camp at the park and it's the highlight of our year filled with fun and games.
We are watching with interest two bills before the House and Senate- the bridle tag bill and the Right to Ride bill. Please look these over and contact your legislator with your opinion.
We are working on getting some materials to the park to build the long awaited bridge and that is moving along.
Pres. Melva Parker is submitting 2 proposals to the park for horse camping options for which we are ever hopeful that they may be fulfilled in time.
Enjoy the summer, come to the park, get out and ride!
To kick off the fall riding season we have our campout coming up Sept. 19-21. This is our big chance to camp at the park and it’s always a lot of fun- games, prizes, moonlight rides, lots of trail riding and fun being together in the campground.
JOIN US AT FORT CUSTER RECREATION AREA FOR OUR EQUESTRIAN WEEKEND CAMPOUT &
FUNDRAISER
Starts at 9:00 a.m. Friday September 18th, 2008
Ends at 3:00 p.m. Sunday September 20th, 2008
Bring: your own horse with current Coggins papers, camping equipment, and food.
Water for horses will be available. Bring a dish to pass for potluck supper Saturday night.
Hot dogs, chips & lemonade will be provided Friday night and coffee and donuts will be provided Saturday morning by Fort Custer Horse Friends Assoc.
There are a limited number of trees for picketing horses, so you may have to tie to a trailer or bring a corral.
There are 22 miles of trails to ride. We share trails with bicycles and hikers.
All vehicles must have a valid 2008 State Motor Vehicle Permit properly affixed to the front windshield. (Requirement of state park).
Camping price: $15 per night per individual or $25/weekend.
$25 per night per couple or $45/weekend.
$30 per night per family or $50/weekend. Kids under 13 free.
You may RESERVE EARLY or register on Friday or Saturday.
Send your name, address, telephone #, number of persons you are paying for and day?/or weekend? you are paying for along with your check made payable to Fort Custer Horse Friends Association to:
Fort Custer Horse Friends Association
C/O Sue Bertch
1959 E. Y Ave.
Vicksburg, Mi. 49097
Questions? Call Melva - 269-964-4722, Sue - 269-649-2807, Nancy - 269-967-3613
