Trail Riders of Dupage

10/29/2024

Galusha Farms has opened their Nov. 17th clinic to TROD members. Clinician Brad Andrews from South Dakota focuses on "Confidence and Connection". 1 hour lesson is $75.00 (limited availability), lesson and trail ride is $100.00. The trail ride, "Tips on the Trail" will emphasize what was learned by you and your horse during your lessons with continued instruction from Brad on trail. Lessons are planned for the day followed by a trail ride. If you're interested in just trail riding along with your own horse (no lesson) and could use a few tips along the way the ride only fee is $50.00. Contact is Kelli Nothacker 630-418-1643. Location- Galusha Farms - 27W271 Galusha Avenue - Warrenville 60555.

10/23/2024

October 27th – Trail Ride with Will County Trail Riders at St. James Farm. All are welcome to join. Ride out from Trailer Parking lot at 11am, bring a sack lunch for after the ride.
https://www.facebook.com/p/Will-County-Trail-Riders-100064930770763/?_rdr

10/02/2024

A big thank you to the Ocala horse community for a large shipment on its' way to Daisy. Daisy, you're a super hero coordinating efforts to get supplies into isolated areas.

10/01/2024

Blessings of the Hounds, Wayne-DuPage Hunt
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024 - 10:30 am
Little Home Church by the Wayside - 32W128 Army Trail Rd. Wayne, IL 60184
Come and see the horses, hounds and riders.
All are welcome to gather and pray for the participants of the Wayne-DuPage Hunt, before they start their first formal hunt of the 2024 season. This annual event creates a fond memory for all who participate. Come early to secure a parking space.

10/01/2024

We are sharing a request that appears on Daisy Fouts page. Many TROD members know Daisy, as a former TROD member and a trainer that worked with many TROD members and their horses.

Her farm in SC was not significantly impacted by Hurricane Helene, but others are dealing with loss and needs. Daisy and her crew are working to get livestock supplies to impacted areas. Getting there is difficult and they are working with two helicopter pilots to deliver supplies to isolated areas.

If you want to donate to her cause, Venmo and Zelle are the easiest at this point. I did Zelle and used her phone number of 630-917-5622 (Desiree) and she received the donation promptly.

Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and actions. Debra Ranieri

09/12/2024

Come join the fun! Riders of all disciplines are welcome! Ride through the beautiful historic St. James Forest Preserve on a predetermined course, riders will enjoy the challenge of matching the pace time. Ribbons awarded 1st thru 6th place. Plan your team of 2-5 riders today! Visit https://www.waynedupagehunt.com/events for more information or to register.

09/03/2024

08/25/2024

October 27th – Will County Trail Riders at St. James Farm. All are welcome to join. Ride out from Trailer Parking lot at 11am, bring a sack lunch for after the ride.

08/07/2024

DuPage Forest Preserve District moves to buy horse farm near Wheaton for $12 million
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240806/news/dupage-forest-preserve-district-moves-to-buy-horse-farm-near-wheaton-for-12-million/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEgwLNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSHejZu0VVpPsLVK6G5kWUS9_XtMlN6IkzzB-1aToKQzyiZZ1zHHsODsEg_aem_3PQjirhQNhs0YQ3Z-Vldbw

The Danada Equestrian Center and the neighboring Gladstone Ridge farm have brought generations of horse lovers to the south side of Wheaton. After several stalled attempts through the years, Danada’...

07/18/2024

REMINDER: Your support for the Palatine Stables is still needed!

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟬 𝗮𝘁 𝟱𝗽𝗺
𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗕
𝟮𝟬𝟬 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁

On May 13, the Palatine Park District made the sudden and devastating decision to close the Palatine Stables after this summer season, giving boarders until the end of November to find another barn to board their horses.

This decision was made with no public notice, on the basis of a report received only 10 days prior to the meeting, and one estimate of the repairs necessary (instead of obtaining multiple bids as a public entity is required to do). There have also been delayed or declined FOIA responses, and much uncertainty and concern on the fate of the program horses.

Trail Riders of DuPage stands with the boarders and program participants of the Palatine Stables. We stand alongside other equine riding clubs with our fellow equestrians.

We are asking TROD members to take the following steps:

◾ Please share this post on all your social media accounts.

◾ Visit www dot supportpalatinestables dot info (if we put the link in, it is less likely you will actually see this post) and sign the petition.

◾ Join the SAVE PALATINE STABLES group on Facebook to stay up to date on the latest developments.

You will receive a template for a letter that may be emailed to the park district board of commissioners and the village board. The volunteers behind the SPS group have put a lot of heart and time into crafting the points you will be sent to include in your letter if you are not sure where to start. Your personal experiences and stories of how horses have influenced your life are the most important part of the letter. You do not need to have ridden at Palatine Stables, or live in Palatine, to send a letter.

◾ Finally, there is a public meeting next week that needs supporters of the Stables and equestrian activities overall to attend, and make it known that the equestrian community is proud to stand with our friends and fellow horseowners during this critical time.

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟐 𝐚𝐭 𝟓𝐩𝐦
𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗕
𝟮𝟬𝟬 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁
* 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘸𝘸 𝘥𝘰𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘳𝘨/𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥-𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘦 10 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴

07/04/2024

Warrenville Parade 2024
Hometown Pride
T.R.O.D. Decorated & Representing Local Businesses

07/04/2024

Warrenville Parade 2024 Video
Hometown Pride
T.R.O.D. Decorated & Representing Local Businesses

06/28/2024

Upcoming July Events:
July 3rd Warrenville Parade 6pm
July 27th Wayne-DuPage Hunt Day in the Country at Deerwood Farms https://www.waynedupagehunt.com/events?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0rY1pYp4UrDRG-y6KFwAj7Mj8SH-7Tf3QKwdytpFdNGKQc_b4VyLZWH3E_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

06/24/2024

Still some openings for Brad Andrews clinic on "Confidence and Connection" at Galusha Farms this week (see event post) Brad is a clinician for HAHS and is ready to do private lessons or tips on the trail during a ride. Contact Kelli 630-418-1643.

06/23/2024

Horse behavior and herd observation event was a big success! Everyone enjoyed watching the herd, in the paddock and then in the pasture. Joyce DeZutti gave a demonstration of how to do advance retreat to catch a horse. Some enjoyed just being with the horses from the sidelines, others tried out the new skill of advance retreat, and took the challenge of greeting each horse. We had 13 in attendance and signed up 5 new TROD members! Thank you to Joyce, Galusha Farms & Everyone who worked together to make this event Hands on, Informative and Fun!

06/21/2024

We're in the final stages of organizing our July 3rd evening Warrenville parade. The theme this year is "Hometown Pride" and we will be decking out horses, ponies, riders and walkers to represent the businesses in Warrenville. A lot of creativity is going on here.

If you would like to join in the fun, let us know. Send us a PM, email (TrailRidersDC@gmailcom) or give us a call.

06/17/2024

Check out what the US Postal Service has rolled out today!

Celebrating the bond between humans and horses.

HORSES
First Day of Issue DateL June 17, 2024
First Day of Issue Location: St. Joseph, MO

In the 1944 movie National Velvet, then-12-year-old Elizabeth Taylor played the character Velvet Brown, who won a horse in a raffle and went on to fulfill racing dreams. Classic books such as My Friend Flicka and Misty of Chincoteague — as well as multitudes of more recent ones — also portray the incredible bond between humans and the horses they love.

Not all horses go on to win races and bring fame to their owners. Many live their entire lives simply as beloved companions. And that’s what art director Derry Noyes wanted to capture in the new release of the Horses Forever® stamps.

https://www.stampsforever.com/stamps/horses

06/17/2024

Upcoming Events & Pics from last months events:
See individual event posts, link or comment here for more info:
June 22 at Galusha Farms 9-10:30am Herd Observation
June 25 & 26 Galusha Farms Confidence Clinic & Trail Tips Ride
July 3rd Warrenville Parade-Want to ride or help? RSVP by 6/25.
July 27th Wayne-DuPage Hunt Day in the Country at Deerwood Farms https://www.waynedupagehunt.com/events?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0rY1pYp4UrDRG-y6KFwAj7Mj8SH-7Tf3QKwdytpFdNGKQc_b4VyLZWH3E_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

06/10/2024

Galusha Farms has opened their June 25 & 26th clinic to TROD members. Clinician Brad Andrews from South Dakota focuses on "Confidence and Connection". 1 hour lesson is $75.00 (limited availability), lesson and trail ride is $100.00. The evening trail ride, "Tips on the Trail" will emphasize what was learned by you and your horse during your lessons with continued instruction from Brad on trail. Lessons are planned for the day followed by evening trail rides. If you're interested in just trail riding along with your own horse (no lesson) and could use a few tips along the way the ride only fee is $50.00. Contact is Kelli Nothacker who is coordinating this event, comment here and we will message you her phone #. Location- Galusha Farms - 27W271 Galusha Avenue - Warrenville 60555.

05/27/2024

In remembrance to the many, in honor of all, we offer our gratitude.

05/24/2024

Where are ya going riding?

The Wayne ride tonight has been rescheduled to 5/31 at 6:00pm due to pending storms.🌨️

Wayne DuPage Hunt is having a Memorial Day Trail Ride (5/27) at 10:00 am. Dunham Woods Riding Center . 33W333 Army Trail Rd. All riders are welcome to attend.

05/24/2024

Cancelled and rescheduled.

Due to incoming weather, we are rescheduling the community trail ride to next Friday. Hope to see you then!