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Metamora Celebration of the Horse!
Sat. 9/30, 10-5 and Sun. 10/1, 8-4
Saturday , Sept 30, Schedule of Events!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pony rides (Equine Gatherings) Saturday only 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5 includes your child’s ride and a photo of your child on the pony!
Carriage rides ($5 per person) or horse drawn trolley rides ($3 per person) all day.
Historical Walking Tours (free!) Pick up your self-guided tour map from the Metamora Historical Society in the old town hall on E. High St. (across the street from the Historic White Horse Inn.)
Breed Demos (Equine Gatherings) We’ll have an assortment of unusual breeds here. Come see a Friesian, a Gypsy Vanner, a Morgan, a Belgian!
C.A.N,T,E.R. Adoption agency will have a horse for you to see (and perhaps adopt!) at Equine Gatherings today.
Mitchell Photography. Make an appointment to have a picture of you and your horse taken by a professional! Call 810-796-2064.
Food! Stop by the Masonic Lodge (they are right on High St.) for some cider, donuts or popcorn! Great coffee and bakery goods are waiting for you at the brand new Top of the Morning Bakery (South Oak St.) Lunch is available at the Historic White Horse Inn, or, you can order one of their box lunches (at 810-678-2150) and bring it outside (there are picnic tables at Equine Gatheringsor in Harmer Park) or bring it with you to one of the off-site events! There are also several great restaurants on Lapeer Rd. just north of Dryden Rd. (Greg’s and the Sunset Grill)
Alliance Nutrition. Sarah Massey and Matt Smith will be at Equine Gatherings all day answering your questions about feeding your horse!
Animal Communicator, Cathy Siterlet, is available for appointments today. Please call the store (810-678-8000) to reserve your time.
Equilete and Dynamic Health Solutions. Lisa Orr Saliga will be here all day. Find out what holistic health options are available for you and your horse.
Children’s Activities Stop by Design Works Custom Jewelry to participate in the coloring contest (yes, you’ll be coloring a horse!), make a horsey bracelet and visit with Kooky Karly who is a scissor wizard (you’ll have to come to see what that is! She’ll be there from 11-1) Coloring and bracelet making will be available all day long.
Come see a Quadrille! 1, 2 and 3 p.m. You’ll be able to see 6 horses riding in a dance-like pattern set to music. This beautiful event is located at Lions Club park, (about ¼ mile North of Equine Gatherings on Oak St.)
Round Pen Demos (behind Equine Gatherings)
11:00 a.m. Ann-Marie Lavalle The Traveling Trainer, will be here with her 4H group and some of their horses. They’ll be showing you what you may learn in 4H!
1:00 p.m. Dorothy Mueller, trainer, will present a program comparing techniques from various well-known trainers (some of the new "celebrity" trainers). How are they alike? How are they different?
3:00 p.m. Joe Fox, farrier, will give a horse-shoeing demonstration!
The Hunter Trials Saturday, Sept. 30, (about 9-3)
Watch this field jumping competition sponsored by the Metamora Hunt. If you’re hungry, you may buy lunch there from the pony club, or bring a lawn chair or blanket with your box lunch from the Historic White Horse Inn (810-678-2150)
You may also tailgate at this event. The charge is $20. Reservations may be made at 248-628-7203).
This event is held in a field at the corner of Barber Rd. and Rock Valley Rd.
From downtown Metamora: Take Dryden Road (E. High St.) east about 2 miles to Barber Road. Turn right (South) on Barber and stay on in for about 3 miles. (You will go past Brocker Road). There is a stop sign at Rock Valley.
Parking for this event (unless you have reserved a tailgating space) is in a field at the Northeast corner of Barber and Rock Valley. The event is in a field at the South West Corner of Rock Valley.
Metamora Carriage Driving Association Sporting Day of Traditional Driving. Saturday, Sept. 30 (about 9-3)
This beautiful event is held at a truly beautiful facility. You will enjoy watching various breeds of horses and ponies put to beautiful antique carriages.
From downtown Metamora: Take Dryden Road, (E. High St.) east about 4 miles to Hosner Rd. Turn Right. (south) Take Hosner about 2.5 miles to Rock Valley Rd. Turn right. The barn hosting this event is on your left, is about ½ mile down the road and is surrounded by white fencing. The address is 3400 Rock Valley.
Be sure to pick up your welcome packet from local Metamora businesses. In it, we'll have lots of info for you including a map of the countryside (take yourself on a tour of our beautiful back roads) and a listing of property for sale in the area! We ask that you take one per family. The packets will be available at Equine Gatherings Tack Store.
Sunday , Oct 1, Schedule of Events!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pancake Breakfast 7 a.m. until ? (pancakes, eggs, sausage!) at the Metamora Masonic Lodge (right across from the Historic White Horse Inn)
Metamora Hunt! Watch the Hunt take off! You’ll see horses, hounds and riders in traditional garb. They’ll be gathering in the parking lot of the Historic White Horse Inn sometime between 8:30 and 9 a.m.
Carriage rides ($5 per person) or horse drawn trolley rides ($3 per person) all day.
Historical Walking Tours (free!) Pick up your self-guided tour map from the Metamora Historical Society in the old town hall on E. High St. (across the street from the Historic White Horse Inn.)
Breed Demos (Equine Gatherings ) We’ll have an assortment of unusual breeds here. Come see a Friesian, a Gypsy Vanner, a Morgan, a Belgian!
Donkey Rescue Adoption agency will have a donkey or two for you to see (and perhaps adopt!) at Equine Gatherings today.
Food! Stop by the Masonic Lodge (they are right on High St.) for some cider, donuts or popcorn! Great coffee and bakery goods are waiting for you at the brand new Top of the Morning Bakery on South Oak St. Lunch is available at the Historic White Horse Inn, or, you can order one of their box lunches (at 810-678-2150) and bring it outside (there are picnic tables at Equine Gatherings or in Harmer Park) or bring it with you to one of the off-site events! There are also several GREAT restaurants on Lapeer Rd. just north of Dryden Rd. (Greg’s and the Sunset Grill)
Mitchell Photography. Make an appointment to have a picture of you and your horse taken by a professional! Call 810-796-2064.
Alliance Nutrition. Sarah Massey and Matt Smith will be at Equine Gatherings all day answering your questions about feeding your horse!
Animal Communicator, Cathy Siterlet, is available for appointments today. Please call the store (810-678-8000) to reserve your time.
Children’s Activities Stop by Design Works Custom Jewelry to participate in the coloring contest (yes, you’ll be coloring a horse!) or make a horsey bracelet. Coloring and bracelet making will be available all day long.
Round Pen Demos (behind Equine Gatherings) 10:00 a.m. Carol Ley, centered riding instructor with a program on "Dressage for Trail Riders". 1:00p.m. Bill Campbell, Common Sense Horsemanship (www.commonsensehorsemanship.com) with a program on "De-Spooking Your Horse"
Pony Club and 4H demos. (Equine Gatherings) Why does English tack and clothing look the way it does. Why does Western tack and clothing look different? These groups will show you!
Team Penning at Crescent Ridge Farm. (1-5 p.m.)
Crescent Ridge Farm Team Penning Competition. Sunday, Oct. 1,
(about 1-5 p.m. - weather permitting)
Go see some cow folk working cows! They’ll be competing in teams of three to see who can drive their cows into the pen in the fastest time.
From downtown Metamora: Take Dryden Road (E. High St.) east about 2 miles to Barber Road. Turn right (South) on Barber and stay on in for about 2.5 miles. The event is just past Brocker Road on your left. You won’t be able to see the arena from the road but you will be able to see lots of parked trailers! You may want to bring some lawn chairs or a blanket.
Be sure to pick up your welcome packet from local Metamora businesses. In it, we'll have lots of info for you including a map of the countryside (take yourself on a tour of our beautiful back roads) and a listing of property for sale in the area! We ask that you take one per family. The packets will be available at Equine Gatherings Tack Store.
Animal communicator, Cathy Siterlet will be at the store during our Celebration of the Horse on Sept.30 and Oct. 1. Call now (810-678-8000) to reserve your time with her. Cathy is accepting 1/2 hour and 1 hour appointments
Metamora Celebration of the Horse!
Sat. 9/30, 10-5 and Sun. 10/1, 8-4
Saturday , Sept 30, Schedule of Events!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pony rides (Equine Gatherings) Saturday only 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5 includes your child’s ride and a photo of your child on the pony!
Carriage rides ($5 per person) or horse drawn trolley rides ($3 per person) all day.
Historical Walking Tours (free!) Pick up your self-guided tour map from the Metamora Historical Society in the old town hall on E. High St. (across the street from the Historic White Horse Inn.)
Breed Demos (Equine Gatherings) We’ll have an assortment of unusual breeds here. Come see a Friesian, a Gypsy Vanner, a Morgan, a Belgian!
C.A.N,T,E.R. Adoption agency will have a horse for you to see (and perhaps adopt!) at Equine Gatherings today.
Mitchell Photography. Make an appointment to have a picture of you and your horse taken by a professional! Call 810-796-2064.
Food! Stop by the Masonic Lodge (they are right on High St.) for some cider, donuts or popcorn! Great coffee and bakery goods are waiting for you at the brand new Top of the Morning Bakery (South Oak St.) Lunch is available at the Historic White Horse Inn, or, you can order one of their box lunches (at 810-678-2150) and bring it outside (there are picnic tables at Equine Gatheringsor in Harmer Park) or bring it with you to one of the off-site events! There are also several great restaurants on Lapeer Rd. just north of Dryden Rd. (Greg’s and the Sunset Grill)
Alliance Nutrition. Sarah Massey and Matt Smith will be at Equine Gatherings all day answering your questions about feeding your horse!
Animal Communicator, Cathy Siterlet, is available for appointments today. Please call the store (810-678-8000) to reserve your time.
Equilete and Dynamic Health Solutions. Lisa Orr Saliga will be here all day. Find out what holistic health options are available for you and your horse.
Children’s Activities Stop by Design Works Custom Jewelry to participate in the coloring contest (yes, you’ll be coloring a horse!), make a horsey bracelet and visit with Kooky Karly who is a scissor wizard (you’ll have to come to see what that is! She’ll be there from 11-1) Coloring and bracelet making will be available all day long.
Come see a Quadrille! 1, 2 and 3 p.m. You’ll be able to see 6 horses riding in a dance-like pattern set to music. This beautiful event is located at Lions Club park, (about ¼ mile North of Equine Gatherings on Oak St.)
Round Pen Demos (behind Equine Gatherings)
11:00 a.m. Ann-Marie Lavalle The Traveling Trainer, will be here with her 4H group and some of their horses. They’ll be showing you what you may learn in 4H!
1:00 p.m. Dorothy Mueller, trainer, will present a program comparing techniques from various well-known trainers (some of the new "celebrity" trainers). How are they alike? How are they different?
3:00 p.m. Joe Fox, farrier, will give a horse-shoeing demonstration!
The Hunter Trials Saturday, Sept. 30, (about 9-3)
Watch this field jumping competition sponsored by the Metamora Hunt. If you’re hungry, you may buy lunch there from the pony club, or bring a lawn chair or blanket with your box lunch from the Historic White Horse Inn (810-678-2150)
You may also tailgate at this event. The charge is $20. Reservations may be made at 248-628-7203).
This event is held in a field at the corner of Barber Rd. and Rock Valley Rd.
From downtown Metamora: Take Dryden Road (E. High St.) east about 2 miles to Barber Road. Turn right (South) on Barber and stay on in for about 3 miles. (You will go past Brocker Road). There is a stop sign at Rock Valley.
Parking for this event (unless you have reserved a tailgating space) is in a field at the Northeast corner of Barber and Rock Valley. The event is in a field at the South West Corner of Rock Valley.
Metamora Carriage Driving Association Sporting Day of Traditional Driving. Saturday, Sept. 30 (about 9-3)
This beautiful event is held at a truly beautiful facility. You will enjoy watching various breeds of horses and ponies put to beautiful antique carriages.
From downtown Metamora: Take Dryden Road, (E. High St.) east about 4 miles to Hosner Rd. Turn Right. (south) Take Hosner about 2.5 miles to Rock Valley Rd. Turn right. The barn hosting this event is on your left, is about ½ mile down the road and is surrounded by white fencing. The address is 3400 Rock Valley.
Be sure to pick up your welcome packet from local Metamora businesses. In it, we'll have lots of info for you including a map of the countryside (take yourself on a tour of our beautiful back roads) and a listing of property for sale in the area! We ask that you take one per family. The packets will be available at Equine Gatherings Tack Store.
Sunday , Oct 1, Schedule of Events!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pancake Breakfast 7 a.m. until ? (pancakes, eggs, sausage!) at the Metamora Masonic Lodge (right across from the Historic White Horse Inn)
Metamora Hunt! Watch the Hunt take off! You’ll see horses, hounds and riders in traditional garb. They’ll be gathering in the parking lot of the Historic White Horse Inn sometime between 8:30 and 9 a.m.
Carriage rides ($5 per person) or horse drawn trolley rides ($3 per person) all day.
Historical Walking Tours (free!) Pick up your self-guided tour map from the Metamora Historical Society in the old town hall on E. High St. (across the street from the Historic White Horse Inn.)
Breed Demos (Equine Gatherings ) We’ll have an assortment of unusual breeds here. Come see a Friesian, a Gypsy Vanner, a Morgan, a Belgian!
Donkey Rescue Adoption agency will have a donkey or two for you to see (and perhaps adopt!) at Equine Gatherings today.
Food! Stop by the Masonic Lodge (they are right on High St.) for some cider, donuts or popcorn! Great coffee and bakery goods are waiting for you at the brand new Top of the Morning Bakery on South Oak St. Lunch is available at the Historic White Horse Inn, or, you can order one of their box lunches (at 810-678-2150) and bring it outside (there are picnic tables at Equine Gatherings or in Harmer Park) or bring it with you to one of the off-site events! There are also several GREAT restaurants on Lapeer Rd. just north of Dryden Rd. (Greg’s and the Sunset Grill)
Mitchell Photography. Make an appointment to have a picture of you and your horse taken by a professional! Call 810-796-2064.
Alliance Nutrition. Sarah Massey and Matt Smith will be at Equine Gatherings all day answering your questions about feeding your horse!
Animal Communicator, Cathy Siterlet, is available for appointments today. Please call the store (810-678-8000) to reserve your time.
Children’s Activities Stop by Design Works Custom Jewelry to participate in the coloring contest (yes, you’ll be coloring a horse!) or make a horsey bracelet. Coloring and bracelet making will be available all day long.
Round Pen Demos (behind Equine Gatherings) 10:00 a.m. Carol Ley, centered riding instructor with a program on "Dressage for Trail Riders". 1:00p.m. Bill Campbell, Common Sense Horsemanship (www.commonsensehorsemanship.com) with a program on "De-Spooking Your Horse"
Pony Club and 4H demos. (Equine Gatherings) Why does English tack and clothing look the way it does. Why does Western tack and clothing look different? These groups will show you!
Team Penning at Crescent Ridge Farm. (1-5 p.m.)
Crescent Ridge Farm Team Penning Competition. Sunday, Oct. 1,
(about 1-5 p.m. - weather permitting)
Go see some cow folk working cows! They’ll be competing in teams of three to see who can drive their cows into the pen in the fastest time.
From downtown Metamora: Take Dryden Road (E. High St.) east about 2 miles to Barber Road. Turn right (South) on Barber and stay on in for about 2.5 miles. The event is just past Brocker Road on your left. You won’t be able to see the arena from the road but you will be able to see lots of parked trailers! You may want to bring some lawn chairs or a blanket.
Be sure to pick up your welcome packet from local Metamora businesses. In it, we'll have lots of info for you including a map of the countryside (take yourself on a tour of our beautiful back roads) and a listing of property for sale in the area! We ask that you take one per family. The packets will be available at Equine Gatherings Tack Store.
Animal communicator, Cathy Siterlet will be at the store during our Celebration of the Horse on Sept.30 and Oct. 1. Call now (810-678-8000) to reserve your time with her. Cathy is accepting 1/2 hour and 1 hour appointments
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Most of the horses I cared for during the years I was down there belonged to members of the hunt. Anyone in the area who can get down there really should go. The area is just beautiful especially at this time of year.
