All riders are welcome. Dress is casual and appropriate for trail riding. Helmets are required for riders 18 years and younger.
No dogs are permitted. Weather permitting.
Trailer parking and facilities are next to the Saint Vincent spectator parking fields [College entrance off Rt. 30, left at stop sign (GPS: across from 500 Brouwers Road, Latrobe), right into parking fields] near the end of the old Fraser Purchase Road. Mounted riders to assemble at the trees next to the closed road end and field entrance at 10:15 AM for a welcome and the blessing of the horses and riders given by a clergy member of the archabbey. The ride will be held at a walk led by faculty and student riders. Landmarks will be announced during the tour.
Ride maybe divided in to flights pending the number of reservations. Lunch will be provided upon return followed by a drill ride performance. Please preregister below before September 24th (preregistration cost $35.00). Lunch and performance is also available for non-riders at $20/preregistration and $25 day of event. You may bring your payment and releases when you arrive. Registrations made after September 24th will be $45.00. There is no cost cancellation.
No dogs are permitted. Weather permitting.
Trailer parking and facilities are next to the Saint Vincent spectator parking fields [College entrance off Rt. 30, left at stop sign (GPS: across from 500 Brouwers Road, Latrobe), right into parking fields] near the end of the old Fraser Purchase Road. Mounted riders to assemble at the trees next to the closed road end and field entrance at 10:15 AM for a welcome and the blessing of the horses and riders given by a clergy member of the archabbey. The ride will be held at a walk led by faculty and student riders. Landmarks will be announced during the tour.
Ride maybe divided in to flights pending the number of reservations. Lunch will be provided upon return followed by a drill ride performance. Please preregister below before September 24th (preregistration cost $35.00). Lunch and performance is also available for non-riders at $20/preregistration and $25 day of event. You may bring your payment and releases when you arrive. Registrations made after September 24th will be $45.00. There is no cost cancellation.
The Feast of St. Francis Trail ride is suited for the confident rider who is able to navigate his or her horse through areas in which are narrow paths and open spaces. Along the beautiful trails, riders will encounter road and traffic crossings, hills, trains, gravel roads, stream crossings, wetland drains, corn fields, abandoned roads, and large and small wooded areas. While held a walk, timid horses or riders may find the trail challenging.
GPS ADDRESSEntrance across from:
500 Brouwers Road, Latrobe PLEASE NOTE:Payment and releases will be collected at check in. No cost cancellation.
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