2008 WHA Events
*Please note, there is a leash law in michigan. Please be considerate of others and keep your dog on a leash.
*Proceeds from WHA events go to the maintenance of the WHA campground and trails. Waterloo Horsemen's Association is responsible for all maintenance of the trails, thank you for your support!
* A PARENT SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED FOR CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS. SEE CAMP HOST.
Bluegrass/Country Music Festival-July 18-20, 2008 Hosted by Farmlane Campground. ( www.farmlanecampground.com ) 14 Bands- Featuring: THE LARKIN FAMILY LONESOME Country Band SALINE FIDDLERS. **Please Note**There will be no camping at Farmlane Campground for this event. Camping is open at Waterloo Rec. Area on Loveland Rd, with plenty of shade for your horses. Hope to see you there!
Update: Cowboy Skills Obstacle Race-July 26-27, 2008 Hosted by Farmlane Campground. (www.farmlanecampground.com )
Fall Work Bee- August 16, 2008 8:00am - 12:00 Lunch provided
Labor Day Poker Ride -August 29- September 1, 2008
This is another fun filled weekend you don't want to miss! Camp fills
fast, so get there early. On Saturday, we start the day with a Poker Ride*. Sign up begins at 9:00am and riders have to be
back and have their hand drawn by 4:00pm.
A potluck dinner** starts at 6:00pm. The WHA provides the meat which is usually chicken breasts and boneless pork loin chops that are grilled on site by club members. A passing dish is appreciated.
*This is a fun way to spend a vacation with family and friends that share a common bond - the horse. Just a reminder, you don't have to be a member of WHA to participate in this event, everyone is welcome to join in the fun.
All proceeds from this and all events go to the maintenance of the WHA campground and trails.
October 3-5, 2008- Girls Weekend at Farmlane Campground! Get your reservations now! www.farmlanecampground.com
Fall Turkey Ride - November 1, 2008
This is usually our biggest gathering of campers and riders and marks the end of the clubs outdoor
activities for the year. It is held on the first weekend in November. Since the daylight is shorter, the club
just plans a potluck dinner and an auction. But, the dinner is a feast with WHA providing grilled hams and turkeys.
Dinner** starts a 5:00pm. Everyone is welcome and a passing dish is
appreciated.
An auction follows dinner to sell items that have been donated. If you would like to donate any "horsey or non-horsey" items that are in good conditions, bring them with you to the dinner, drop them off any time during the day. If you can not attend and would like to donate an item, please contact a board member.
You don't want to miss this event!
It is fun for the whole family!
*Poker Ride
The rules for this ride are very simple. First you sign up at the booth located at the Waterloo Horsemen's Campground,
pay a $5.00 donation, receive a map of the trails with five predetermined spots highlighted, that mark where containers
filled with different colored plastic straw pieces are located. Then you ride out and find all of the containers,
take
a straw from each one and return to camp. Once you are back at
camp, you will turn in your straws and from a deck of
cards draw, at random, five cards. The best three hands will win cash. The amount won is determined by how many people play.
The payout is as follows, 50% of the entry fees go to the club, 30% goes to the
best
hand and 20% goes to the second best hand drawn. The third best
hand gets a Waterloo Horsemen Association gift bag and a WHA t-shirt!
Good Luck to all!
**Potluck Dinner and Auction
The dinner and auction are held at the Burns Cabins located within the campground. Just follow the signs.