MVTRA Trail Ride Info

Veterinarians and Friends to Gather for Annual MVTRA Trail Ride

The Missouri Veterinary Trail Riders Association (MVTRA) will host their annual continuing education and trail ride on September 25-27, 2020 at Panther Creek Campground, Tuscumbia, Mo. The Missouri Veterinary Trail Riders Association (MVTRA) has met annually in the fall since 2012. Thanks to generous sponsorships this year from Bayer, Merck, and MWI, we expect to have another great trail ride and continuing education program. Last year, over 40 veterinarians, practice staff and guests enjoyed the weekend of trail riding, camping, campfire suppers and CE (3 hours available). Panther Creek Campground & Trails (379 Humphrey Creek Rd., Tuscumbia, Mo. 65082. Reservations: 573-793-2372 or www.panthercreektrailrides.com. Trails are easy to moderate with several wagon driving trails. Horseshoes recommended. Plenty of stalls, full RV hookups, 3 small cabins and shower house onsite. Motels nearby. Family friendly. Horses must have a current, negative coggins. Check in Friday or Saturday Friday will include: Potluck supper around campfire (Chili & hotdogs provided) Saturday schedule: 7-7:45 am - Breakfast • 9-11:00 am - Ride • 11:30-12:30 - Lunch • 12:30-3:30 pm - Meeting & CE 4:30-6:30 pm - Ride; 7-8:00 pm - Supper Sunday: 7:00-7:45 am - Breakfast • Ride at will or take a guided ride The MVTRA’s treasurer, Dr. Mary Lamar, noted “We promise a unique continuing education event that will be family friendly, fun, cost effective and best of all, a chance to relax outdoors with your horses and colleagues”.