Bay State Trail Riders Association

Trail Work Day BSTRA Property Douglas MA
2024-09-29 08:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Shelby, 117 Monroe Street, Douglas, 01516, United States
Event sponsored by Yered Trailers
We are pretty close to finishing up the work on the BSTRA property.
To be done:

Install 4 x 4 posts and trail signs.
Install 4 x 4 posts and point of interest signs.
Place rocks on sides of ramps on one bridge to keep gravel in place.
Clean up downed trees. (hoping to have them cut up, so will just need to move them)
Install geo-textile material and pea stone on bridges. This will be last step.

Not sure we will get that all done in one day, but we can certainly knock out quite a bit.
Items to bring if you have them. Post hole digger and shovels, we have around 8 posts to install. Gloves and wear sturdy shoes.
Location: 117 Monroe Street, Douglas MA. Go all the way to the end of the driveway on the right side of the house. We are parking in field behind barn.
Time: 8:30 check in Work starts at 9:00
Lunch for volunteers.
If you can join us please fill out the form below so we can have a head count and plan appropriately.
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Trailer Saftey Clinic
2024-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Adams Acres, 100 Brigham Road, Grafton, MA, 01519, United States
Clinic presenter Ryan Rudy of Whitehorse Truck & Trailers
Date: May 18, 2024
Location: Adams Acres, 100 Brigham Road, Grafton MA
Time: 10am
Pricing: BSTRA Member $25 Non-member $45 Lunch included
Topics To Be Covered
Routine inspections you should do before each trip.
Driving tips.
The importance of a healthy hitch.
How to choose the right trailer and tow vehicle.
How to be prepared for an emergency on the road.
Essential annual trailer maintenance
What To Bring
Comfortable chair to sit in and all your questions!
Please join us to explore trailer safety.
Registration closes on May 15th..
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Trailer Safety Clinic

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Domnarski Farm Pleasure Ride
2023-10-08 09:30 - 15:00 | Domnarski Farm, 77 Bacon Road, Ware, MA, 01082, United States
Ride Sponsored by EquidDoc Veterinary Services
Domnarski Farm offers us the chance to park at their facility so we can enjoy the trails in western MA. These trails can be challenging and are not suitable for beginners. But if you have a good trail horse, this ride is for you.
Location: 77 Bacon Road, Ware MA
Check in: 9:30
Ride out: 10:00
Price: $25 (BSTRA members $20) Juniors 17 and under ride and eat free
Meal included for pre-entries which includes payment. Pre-entry deadline is Oct. 4th. Post entries welcome – just no meal included.
NEHT Affiliated
Length: 10 +/- miles
Contact: Sharron 413-668-7606 or hiddenhollowacres@comcast.net
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Spirit of America Ride 2026

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50th Anniversary Celebration
2023-08-27 09:30 - 16:00 | Arrowhead Acres, 84 Aldrich Street, Uxbridge, 01569, United States
Ride Sponsored by Swerling, Milton & Winnick and Koopman Lumber
50th Anniversary Ride & celebration
August 27, 2023, gates open at 9:30
Arrowhead Acres, 84 Aldrich St, Uxbridge, MA 01569
This the event is closed.
We are excited as our plans come together! The day starts with a marked trail ride on the part of the SNETT (Southern New England Trunkline Trail) that started it all. Ride as long or as short as you like, out and back on scenic 2-way, but plan to be back for lunch served beginning at noon under the covered pavilion. You will find a great display of B.S.T.R.A. paraphernalia, our 50th anniversary cake, and a short speaking program from an assortment of honored speakers.
A door prize raffle will be drawn, and commemorative keepsakes will be given out.
Available for sale will be our special 50th anniversary tee shirts ($15 cash or check).
Non-riders invited also. Please indicate if car parking or traveling with a rider.
In the spirit of celebration, we are keeping the entry fee low ($20) for all entrants!
Please join us!
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Spirit of America Ride 2026

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Cabbage Hill Pleasure Ride
2023-07-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Cabbage Hill, 65 Cabbage Hill Road, Woodstock, CT, 06281, United States
Ride sponsored by Hope Botanicals & Crothers Tire
Please join us on this fundraiser ride. 95% of the land that we will be riding on is protected by the land trust. We will be splitting the proceeds with Wyndham Land Trust to benefit the work & land protection that they do.
Is this a win for us and them? YES. They allow horseback riding on their property and we have several of our members that are also members of Wyndham Land Trust to help with this partnership.
The Wyndham Land Trust is working hard to protect land in the Quiet Corner of Northeast Connecticut.
The land trust was incorporated in April 1975 and the first parcel was protected in 1977. Today, the WLT is protecting over 5500 acres in north eastern Connecticut.
Partnerships are a great thing for horseback riders!
Location: for GPS use 65 Cabbage Hill Road, Woodstock CT. There is only one field and that will be on your right. Follow signs and swing wide to turn into the field.
Check in: starts at 9am. Ride out when you are ready. Last rider out at 10:30.
NEHT affiliated: 7 miles
Registration Fees: BSTRA members $35, nonmembers $40, Juniors 17 and under free (if pre-registered, they eat free too), Lunch only $20
Pre-registration deadline: July 19th Post entries welcome but no lunch provided.
Raffle after lunch.
For any questions please contact bstra@charter.net
To down load ride form please click form link: Cabbage Hill Ride Form

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Unicorn "Race" Ride
2023-06-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Myles Standish State Forest, Cranberry Road, Carver, MA, 02330, United States
Ride sponsored by: EquidDoc Veterinary Services
Location: Cranberry Road, Myles Standish State Forest, Carver MA
Time: Check in 9am
Price: $25 BSTRA members, $30 non-members, $15 lunch only. Juniors 17 and under ride free (they eat free if pre-registered). May 31st is deadline for pre-registration. Post entries welcome, but no lunch included.
Mileage: 8+/- miles. NEHT affiliated
Team: up to three people
What are you doing: People must take pictures of numbered plaques 1-8 in order to prove you did the 8 miles. There will also be some hidden Unicorn objects, that if found, could take some time off of your final time.
Driving directions: Rt. 495 south. Take exit 2 Carver, go left at end of ramp. Stay straight until a right on Cranberry Road. Turn right onto Cranberry Road. Take your left at detour sign just before park ranger station. Take your next left at Equestrian Parking sign (dirt road), cross over bike path (paved) and take next left.
For more information contact Carolyn at bigt_weeks@msn.com or 508-839-1902.
To download ride form and register via mail please click on link: Unicorn “Race” Ride Flyer
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Trail Work Morning Grafton MA
2022-10-15 08:30 - 12:00 | Soap Hill Road Grafton, 8 Soap Hill Road, Grafton, MA, 01519, United States
Event Sponsored by Visimark & Ocean State Equine Associates
Please join us to put the final touches on the work that has already been done on Hinterland Trail in Grafton.
I would like to use the small stones that were pulled out of the trail surface and place them on the sides of the trail. With 7 to 12 inches of fill, we have sides and this would help retain the trail surface where it belongs. I would also like to place some stones where we ended the trail work to harden the fill that was placed to divert the water off to the side as opposed to running down the trail.
I will be bringing a wheel barrow, pick axe and a shovel. I ask that you make sure you have gloves to protect your hands.
TIME: 8:30 check in with work starting at 9am.
LOCATION: Soap Hill Road, Grafton MA. If you are coming in from George Hill Road, go .34 of a mile and turn left down cart road. IF you are coming in from the other end off of Mechanic Street, go .9 of a mile and take your right down the cart road. (I will have signs up where you have to turn).
Please fill out the “attending” form below so we can plan accordingly.
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Trail Work Day BSTRA property Douglas MA
2022-09-24 08:30 - 12:00 | BSTRA Property, 80 Depot Street, Douglas, MA, 01516, United States
Event sponsored by New England Drywall & EquidDoc
The connector trail work is done. We just need to finish up the smaller loop trail.
8:30 is check in time. Working from 9am to 12pm. Lunch will be provided for volunteers.
Location: Depot St. Parking lot trail head for SNETT. 80 Depot St. Douglas, MA

What should volunteers know about the location?

The address is for GPS purposes only. The parking lot does not have an official address. Across the street from 80 Depot you will see the entrance to the parking lot on your right which is just past Rail Road Ave.

What will volunteers do?

We will be clearing small trees and brush to finish the small loop trail. What we clear to make the trail will be taken off the trail and placed into the woods out of the way. There will be one or two qualified people using a chainsaw to take care of the bigger downed trees. If time permits we may have those cut up before the event.
When you arrive you will check in and everyone will receive safety instructions and work instructions ie: how to properly cut brush at ground level, how high to clear, and how to trim up trees.

What will volunteers need to bring or wear?

We will have water available, but you can bring your own when out doing trail work. Please wear appropriate clothing, long pants, sturdy shoes (no sandals). Work gloves. If you have long handled loppers, hand saw or pole saw, those would be welcome.

If you can join us on this work day, please register so we can have a head count and plan accordingly.

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Fall Foliage Ride & Obstacle Course
2021-10-17 09:00 - 15:00 | McDonald Farm Wilbraham MA, 60 Washington Road, Wilbraham, MA, 01095, United States
Ride Sponsored by Neighborhood Insurance & Yucc’ It Up Equine Supplements
This ride is being held at McDonald Farm in Wilbraham MA. The trails are nice and we should have some color to enjoy for the day.
Location: 60 Washington Road, Wilbraham 01095 for GPS, then follow signs for parking.
Time: check in starts at 9am
Distance: 5 mile loop & a 8 mile loop.
Price: $25 for BSTRA/Scantic Valley/Granby Horse Council members, $30 non-members. Juniors 17 and under free. Price includes entry onto obstacle course.
Lunch (catered by Krazy Jake’s) included with pre-entries. Deadline for pre-entries is Oct. 13th. Post entries welcome but lunch not included.
NEHT Affiliated Raffle
Bring your own water for horses & chairs. No bathroom facilities, water, or tables.
For more information please contact Sharron at 413-668-7606 or hiddenhollowacres@comcast.net
Covid -19 Protocol: Stay home if you are sick. Masks required if you are not vaccinated.
To register by mail, please download the ride form.

Spirit of America Ride 2026

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Trivia Ride
2021-06-27 09:30 - 15:00 | Peppercorn Hill, Field after 110 Christian Hill Road, Upton, MA, 01568, United States
Ride Sponsored by Tourbillon Trailer Sales
What is a trivia ride? Participants will be given a sheet on which to fill in your answers. There will be questions out on the trail (big font, regular sheet of paper). Each paper will have one question with a choice of 4 answers. You will have to write your answer down on the answer sheet.
Limit of 3 riders to a team. (not counting juniors)
Phones need to go into a sealed envelop to ensure no “cheating”. The phone may be turned on before it is sealed in order to map your ride.
Location: The field after 110 Christian Hill Road, Upton MA
Time: check in 9:30 ride out 10:00
Price: $30 (BSTRA members $25) Juniors 17 and under free
Length: 6+/- miles
Pre-entries must be received by June 23rd. Post entries welcome-lunch not included.
NEHT Affiliated
Contact: Becky at 508-476-3960 or bstra@charter.net
If you wish to register by mail please download ride flyer.

Spirit of America Ride 2026

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Patriotism Benefit Ride
2021-05-23 09:30 | Douglas State Forest, 107 Wallum Lake Road, Douglas, MA, 01516, United States
Ride Sponsored by: Unibank for Savings & Koopman Lumber
Come enjoy the trails at the Douglas State Forest. As this is a Patriotism Benefit Ride, show your patriotism with Red, White & Blue! PRIZE FOR MOST PATRIOTIC HORSE AND RIDER
Covid Protocol: Stay home if you are sick. Maintain a distance of at least six feet from those not in your “Family” group. Wash/sanitize your hands. Face masks are required when you are at the registration/lunch/raffle tables or any time you are closer than six feet from someone else
Location: 107 Wallum Lake Road, Douglas MA
Time: Check in 9:30
Length: 8 miles
Hot lunch included for those that are pre-registered by May 20th. Post entries welcome, just no lunch is included.
Fees: $25 for BSTRA members, $30 for non-members. Juniors 17 & under ride free. $15 for lunch only.

NEHT Affiliated

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Spirit of America Ride 2026

PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED. PLEASE COME AS A POST ENTRY — JUST SIGN UP AT THE RIDE. Please note: Lunch is not provided for Post Entries.

Trail Work Day at West Hill Dam
2021-04-17 08:30 - 12:00 | West Hill Dam, 518 East Hartford Ave., Uxbridge, MA, 01569, United States
Join us for our 28th annual trail work day. This partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) started in 1993 when this area was going to be closed off to horseback riding. The dam and flood control is their main responsibility. Back in the early 1990’s, recreation was pretty informal–do as you please for the past 30 years. With attendance increasing in the recreation area (beach) and more people on the trails, problems were arising..
Their rules and regulations under 327.11 Control of Animals Section C states “No person shall bring or allow horses, cattle, or other livestock in camping, picnicking, swimming or other recreation areas except areas designated by the District Engineer.”
We worked with ACE to establish a bridle path system (that is open to other trail users as well) with a commitment to have a yearly work day to keep the trails maintained.
If we, as trail users, respect their mandate and stay on the trails, then ACE doesn’t have to expend resources to repair situations created by users going off the trail, especially on the dam.
RAIN DATE April 18th.
Where: West Hill Dam Headquarters, 518 East Hartford Avenue, Uxbridge MA
Time: 8:30 check in 9:00 trail work starts.
Covid -19 Protocol: Stay home if you are sick. Maintain physical distance of at least 6 feet for those not in your “family” group. Wash/sanitize your hands. Masks required when you are at the table to register/get your lunch/ or any time you are closer than six feet from someone else.
Wear appropriate clothing for working in the woods, including sturdy shoes and wear gloves. Viola has a good stock of shovels, rakes, and long handled loppers.
Work will consist of cleaning up any winter debris, cutting and brushing back as needed and cleaning out all the water bars that have been installed over the years.
Lunch provided by BSTRA for the volunteers.
Contact: Becky at 508-476-3960 or bstra@charter.net so we can have a head count and plan accordingly.
If you can join us on this work day please fill out the contact form below

BSTRA's Valentine's Day Photo Contest
2021-01-04 08:00 - 2021-02-12 20:00 | MA
You and your equine love. Enter your best photo of the two of you decked out for Valentine’s Day. Best costumes win.
Top 3 photos receive prizes, and photos for all entries will appear on BSTRA’s Facebook Page and in The Bugle.
First Place Prize: $50 Gift Certificate to The Saddle Shed PLUS $25 Gift Certificate to the Tractor Supply Co.
Second Place Prize: $50 Gift Certificate to The Mane Place
Third Place Prize: $50 Gift Certificate to Hardwick Farmers Coop
Entry Fee per photo: Members $10 Non-members: $15
Submit your photos via email to: lynnparesky@aol.com and make sure to use BSTRA Valentine Photo Contest in the subject line. Include your name, your horse’s name, address, telephone number and email address along with your photo.
Deadline for submission is Feb. 12th, 8 PM.
This will be a fun contest to be part of, especially in the wintertime during the Covid pandemic when there isn’t a lot to do.
Have fun, show your love, and good luck. Winners will be selected on Valentine’s Day.

Giving Tuesday
2020-12-01 08:00 - 2020-12-31 17:00 | MA
BSTRA invites you and other trail enthusiasts who enjoy using trails for horseback riding and other forms of outdoor recreation to be part of Giving Tuesday by making a donation to our nonprofit organization.
Giving Tuesday is a growing global movement that encourages everyone, everywhere to support and give to nonprofit organizations in order to help them do good in the communities they serve. It also provides an opportunity for individuals and businesses to make those final tax-deductible donations for the year.
Although Giving Tuesday is December 1st, the majority of Giving Tuesday donations will be made during the month of November continuing right up through December 31st.
BSTRA hopes you will help us with our mission of trail creation, maintenance and preservation by supporting us for Giving Tuesday. Together we will make a difference to our trails as part of the Giving Tuesday movement. Our current projects include improvements to the Douglas State Forest, Upton State Forest and Grafton’s Pell Farm, and your Giving Tuesday donations to BSTRA will help fund these beneficial projects.
Make your tax-deductible donation anytime now through December 31st. Thanks from all of us at BSTRA!
Via mail, please download this form: 2020 Giving Tuesday Donation Remittance Form
To make donation on-line, please fill out form below.
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Robinson State Park Fall Foliage Ride
2019-10-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Robinson State Forest, 428 North Street, Feeding Hills, MA, 01030, United States
Ride Sponsor: J. F. Cove Insurance Agency
Come join us and our co-hosts, Scantic Valley Riders & Drivers, as we explore Robinson State Forest that abuts the Westfield River in Feeding Hills MA.
Address: 428 North Street, Feeding Hills MA
Check in: 9:30 Ride out: 10:00
Length: Your choice of a 9 mile loop or 6 mile loop. Or do both for 15 miles.
Price: $25, BSTRA/Scantic Valley members $20. Juniors 17 and under, 1/2 price.
Meal included for pre-entries. Pre-entry deadline is Oct. 16th.
NEHT Affiliated
Required: clean up your hay and manure from where you are parked.
Contact Sharron at 413-668-7606 or hiddenhollowacres@comcast.net
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Spirit of America Ride 2026

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Part 1:FIRST STEP. Please fill out the registration form below and hit send.

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Part 2: Please pick the correct payment line from the drop down menu then click the Add to Cart button. You have the option of adding member and non-members to the cart.

Robinson State Park

Non-Member Adult $25.00 USDNon-Member Junior 17 & under $12.50 USDBSTRA/Scantic Member Adult $20.00 USDBSTRA/Scantic Junior 17 & under $10.00 USD

Tornado Alley Ride co-hosted with Scantic Valley Riders and Drivers
2015-10-18 09:00 - 15:00 | MA
Ride sponsored by Equissentials
In June of 2011 a tornado came through lower central MA. One of the areas the tornado hit was the Brimfield State Forest. To see an area devastated by a force of nature and then notice the awe inspiring views that one now has, definitely gives one a mix of emotions.
But mother nature is quick to reclaim, so it won’t be too much longer that we will be able to enjoy these incredible views.
Location: Use 99 Dean Pond Road, Brimfield MA for GPS to get you to the parking area.
Check in: 9:30
Ride out: 10:00
Price:$20 (BSTRA & SVRD members $15) Age 16 and under 1/2 price
Meal included for pre-entries. Pre-entry deadline is Oct. 14th.
NEHT Affiliated
Please clean up your hay & manure from the parking lot.
Contact: Sharon at 413-668-7606 or hiddenhollowacres@comcast.net

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Spirit of America Ride 2026

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Douglas State Forest Trail Work Day
2015-04-18 08:30 - 13:00 | MA
BSTRA and DCR will be partnering up to start improvements to part of Ridge Trail.
This project will be serving double duty. Not only will brushing and cutting back on Ridge Trail get done, but every single person’s work that day will go towards the match of a partnership grant that BSTRA received from the Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc. Part of that grant includes re-grading and putting in drainage swales to keep water from running down the hill and eroding the trail, which has made the trail at the Coopertown Brook end is extremely rocky.
The cutting and brushing back will prepare this section of Ridge Trail for the finish work.
Where: Wallis Street Trailhead parking lot. The closest house number to the parking lot is 124 Wallis Street, Douglas MA
Time: 8:30 check in 9:00 trail work starts. Work until 1pm.
Wear appropriate clothing for working in the woods, including sturdy shoes and wear gloves. If you have long handled loppers, bow saws or pole saws, please bring those with you.
Work will consist of cutting and brushing back. Brush will either be stacked or dragged into the woods.
Lunch: provided by BSTRA for all volunteers.
Contact: If you can join us on this work day please contact Becky at 508-476-3960 or bstra@charter.net so we can have a head count and plan accordingly.
