Escape to APHA’s 15th annual Fort Robinson trail ride
Cap off your summer with an all-inclusive vacation—APHA's Fort
Robinson Trail Ride. Rich in the history of the American West, Fort
Robinson served as a military outpost from 1874 to 1948 and is
located in the heart of the rugged Pine Ridge region of northern
Nebraska. Crazy Horse, Red Cloud and Walter Reed were just a few of
the historic figures who helped carve the fort's place in history.
All Photos Courtesy Timothy Bratten
The longest of APHA’s 2010 trail rides, the week-long Fort Robinson
adventure offers riders of all breeds a unique way to see the
breathtaking views and outstanding trails that pass through tall-grass prairies, reathtaking rock formations and Ponderosa pine
forests of the 22,000-acre park.
Joining the ride as clinician and safety
coordinator is Rich Scott with Vision Of Unity
Horsemanship of Byers, Colorado. Rich is a
horseman offering expertise in a variety of
disciplines including trail riding, roping and
colt starting. To learn more about Rich, visit his
website at
www.visionofunityhorsemanship.com or better
yet, come ride with him at Fort Rob.
This experience offers riders a complete vacation package, with on-site historic housing, meals and stalling included in the ride fee.
In addition to hitting the trails with other Paint Horse enthusiasts,
relaxation is a big part of this escape, and extra evening activities
are also provided.
Date: September 6-11, 2010
Location: Fort
Robinson State Park, Near Crawford, Nebraska directions
Fees: (Reservations Due August 1.)
APHA Adult Members
$500
Non-members (13 and older)
$600
All children (10-12)
$250
** Purchase a membership with your ride reservation and enjoy preferred member rates.
Reservations can be made with a $75 deposit. Deposits for
each ride are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fee must be paid in full by August 1.
Cancellation policy: APHA will issue a
refund for cancellations made 30 days prior to the ride’s start date. For a prompt refund,
APHA must receive your cancellation notice in writing (by
letter or fax) 30 days prior to the rides start date.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after
the cancellation date.
Costs include: Lodging, meals, stabling
and grounds fee. Fort Robinson Inn will serve breakfast, lunch
and dinner daily. Some lunches will be served on the ride.
Horse Facilities: On-site stalls are available.
Facilities at the park necessitate limiting each participant
to one horse. Management will assign tack stalls. This event
will include evening activities, fun and a steak
cookout. Time for ride participants to meet and mingle will
be a priority.
Ride Schedule: The ride officially begins
on September 6 and concludes with breakfast on September 11.
Accommodations:
Rustic lodging and both primitive and modern camping are available. There are no phones, televisions or radios in the rooms. Pay phones and a television are located in the main lodge lobby. Lodging will be assigned when you arrive.
Participants arriving prior to the ride's beginning date are guests of the Fort. Lodging and stabling accommodations for those dates should be made directly with the facility, which may be reached by calling (308) 665-2900 or e-mailing ngpc.Fort.Robinson@nebraska.go.
For further information:
Contact us by e-mail at trailrides@apha.com or phone 817-222-6413.
Reservations can be made with a $75 deposit. Reservations for each ride are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Trail Ride Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations for a trail ride must be received, in writing, no less than 30 days prior to ride start date. Fees paid in advance will be refunded.
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