Classical Attraction Dressage Society

Have Your Next Club Event at Brecksville Stables

cadsrider@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.cadsdressage.org

by Cathy Suffecool

Welcome to August! Who knew that summer was going to fly by so quickly? It hit me when I sat down to write this, the kids will be heading back to school this month. I’m not sure if it’s just me, or that the time really does fly by so quickly. If you happen to have an answer for this, please let me know!

But even though the days are zipping by, CADS (Classical Attraction Dressage Society) still has time for more fun. August is the last schooling show to qualify for our Championship/Schooling show in September. The show date is Aug. 12 and is set to close on the 4th of August. But here’s a hot tip...don’t wait until the last minute to sign-up! Our shows are filling quickly, and we end up closing them early.

We added a new class this summer and it’s been a big hit. We added a lead-line class. Not only is it fun to watch, but all the riders are so cute! We have our own test just for them and their leaders. We’re all so excited to see these very young riders get the ‘horse show bug’.

We have a new event coming up on Aug. 14. We’ll be having the Oldenburg Inspection that day. I’ve never seen an inspection, so I’m really looking forward to seeing just how it’s done. This is your chance to join us and see for yourself. This is on a Monday, plan your work schedule accordingly.

This is also the time of year when those of us planning for 2024 start looking at calendars to see what we can set up for our organizations. If your club or group is looking for a new location, consider checking out Brecksville Stables. This is an established facility in a fantastic setting. We’re located right by Interstates 77, 271, and 71. The Ohio Turnpike is right down the street from us. We have a number of hotels nearby, as well as a variety of restaurants with good sized parking lots.

The Brecksville facility is set in the woods of the Brecksville Reservation, which is lovely no matter what season we’re in. We have a large outdoor arena, an indoor arena, and a round pen for warm-up. This year we added in a large warm-up ring, which is close to the stall barns. At present, we have two barns of stalls, but will have a third ready for use by spring. These also include two wash racks. The main building has a large viewing room with bleachers for plenty of spectators. We also have a large main room for show check-in and score posting. There are also restrooms in this area.

The Brecksville Reservation has stunning bridle paths for all levels of riders. There is a beginner loop by the facility, which will lead to more advanced loops throughout the park. You can also ride to Cuyahoga Valley National Park from here. This is a longer trail, so plan accordingly. Brecksville boasts the largest number of trails of the Metroparks system. They are well maintained year-round and can be ridden all year.

Watch our website, www. cadsdressage.org, for dates and information on our events and stop by to see what your group can enjoy.

Tri-County Trail Association

Annual Ox Roast Weekend has Finally Arrived

by Kelly Jo Heffner

Be prepared to come out and have a great time at our annual Ox and Pig Roast event and get your tickets for the raffle that pays cash! There will be lots to do with a Saturday garage sale, organized trail rides both Saturday and Sunday, meals, a live band after Saturday dinner, and a poker run. Plan now to attend! The camping lots are filling up quickly so call and reserve your space now. This event always promises to provide a great time for all!

The Saturday garage sale is a good way for everyone to mingle as well as get the things you need or want. Bring a few items that you would like to sell or browse the many sales that will be happening all around camp!

The meals for the Ox and Pig Roast weekend include dinner on Friday, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday morning (when you purchase your weekend package). Saturday evening will be the dinner that everyone gets excited about—the Ox and Pig Roast accompanied with all the fixings! After your belly is full, it’s time to dance those calories away with the sound of 77 South! This band has performed for our Ox Roast in the past, and everyone always has a good time dancing and enjoying the music!

Don’t forget about our annual raffle. There will be 12 cash prizes to win. The raffle will be directly after dinner (at 8:30 p.m.), winners don’t need to be present to win! Make sure you get your tickets in to win one of those cash prizes—top prizes are $1500, $1000, and $500!

The organized trail rides will be on both Saturday and Sunday with a poker run on Saturday. This is a great time for visitors to learn the trail system with a member to lead the way. Don’t feel like a guided trail ride and want to venture out on your own, then use the Maprica app on your phone to follow the trails in real time. The trails are mowed and very well marked.

Many things to do, and this is the perfect weekend for all. Mark Aug. 18-20 on your calendars. Make those reservations now and get preregistered. Reserve your favorite site now before they get filled. Come on out for a great time with great friends!