Escape to APHA’s 17th 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
Lori Stephenson
The flagship of APHA’s 2012 trail ride
program, 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,
breathtaking rock formations and Ponderosa pine
forests of the 22,000-acre park.
Returning to 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 3-8, 2012
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 (double occupancy),
meals, stabling and grounds fee. Fort Robinson Inn will serve
breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Some lunches will be served
on the ride. This event will include evening activities, fun and
a steak cookout. Time for ride participants to meet and mingle
will be a priority.
Horse Facilities: On-site stalls are
available. Facilities at the park necessitate limiting each
participant to one horse. Management will assign tack stalls.
Ride Schedule: The ride officially begins on
September 3 and concludes with breakfast on September 8.
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 and double occupancy is often
required - be sure to list your roommate preference on your
reservation form.
Early arrival is not encouraged. 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
deb.kennedy@nebraska.gov.
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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