Nebraska 4-H Foundation

2010 Trail Ride

October 9-10, 2010

Nebraska State 4-H Camp & Nebraska National Forest at Halsey

Enjoy a wonderful weekend riding the guided trails in the scenic Sandhills of Nebraska. Savor the outdoors while riding trails in the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey. Experience great meals, activities and live entertainment at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp. This fun-filled weekend will include lots of adventure and plenty of riding.

Have fun with your friends and family while sharing meals, riding horses, or just gazing at the stars!  Enjoy the Saturday night steak fry featuring live entertainment!

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Youth riders age 12 and under must have a parent/guardian/adult chaperone riding with them.  Youth must be in the care of an adult on the trail ride and during all activities.  

Sack lunches are available for purchase for Saturday and Sunday. Indicate your sack lunch order on the registration form.  Certified hay will be available to purchase at the site.  Panel pens will be provided for participants to group horses into small groups (individual pen space is extremely limited and discouraged due to the number of panels required).  More specific details will be sent to you after you are signed up for the event.

There will be an area near the State 4-H Camp to park cars, horse trailers or campers.  Accommodations are also available at the camp or you can reserve rooms at nearby motels. 

Recap from the 2009 Trail Ride 

 4-H Foundation 11^th Annual Charity Trail Ride

On October 10^th and 11^th, 2009, 76 horseback riders braved harsh weather conditions to participate in riding through the trees and hills of the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey.  They were part of the eleventh annual 4-H Foundation Charity Trail Ride to raise money to support 4-H youth programs in Nebraska. Riders from age 5 to age 76 from 4 states rode on the four rides which began on Saturday morning, October 10th.  Organizers of the two-day event planned rides which began and ended at Windmill 25 which is located about three miles south of the Scott Lookout Tower on Road 203.  The rides continued on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. 

Last year 140 people attended the Saturday evening activities that featured a steak fry dinner and old-time musical entertainment by the Baker Family Band from Ord.   World Champion Auctioneer Matt Lowery of Burwell auctioned off donated items for the charity auction which raised over $2,800 for the 4-H Foundation.  Along with the entertainment and auction, a new addition to the Saturday evening activities was a “Bench Branding.”  Bob Weber, Foundation Trustee from Friend, donated two chain saw-carved wooden benches to the Foundation, one bench to remain at the State 4-H Camp and the other to be auctioned.   Ranchers donated $250 to put their brand on the benches.  Along with the branded benches, Murdoch’s supplied all participants with a T-shirt including the brands and Trail Ride logo.   The branding was a nice addition, especially on a cold day!

Photo Gallery

State Camp at Halsey

Map to Camp

Nebraska 4-H Trail Ride Benefit Committee Members
Gary Stauffer - O'Neill, Chair Dewey Teel – Neligh, Co-Chair Kathy Anderson - Lincoln Ralph Anderson - Kearney Reed Hamilton - Thedford Anita Hertner - Kearney Don Huls - Chadron		Bethany Johnston - Thedford  Kathy Potthoff - Lincoln Monte Stauffer – Papillion Bruce Treffer – Lexington Marlene Wagoner - Wood River Bob Weber - Dorchester

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