We’re closing in on the end of our formal Event and Trail Riding season but the Club grounds are always open for members to use! We are also the site for the Hilltown Misfits 4H Club’s Fun Day on October 19th! Contact Sherry Whitmore at (413) 250-9823 with any questions!

Our printable 2025 Event Schedule is available here. Events are open to the public with discounted fees for Members. Trail rides are free to Members and due to recent changes in our insurance options, all riders require an active membership.  Up to date Coggins/Rabies is required for all Events and Trail Rides.

If you are trying to pay for an event, our Venmo link is: https://www.venmo.com/u/hampshirecountyridingclub and our Paypal link is: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/HCRCpayment Please include $3 extra to cover the fees.

Trail Rides*:
*Note: Trail riders now require an active Membership due to changes in our insurance policy.

New Date! October 5th: 10:00am Fall Foliage Trail Ride at Northfield Mountain.
Location: Northfield Mountain entrance field
Bring: a dish to share
Contact: Diane Merritt, (413) 268-3372; dianemerrit67@gmail.com

Watch for similar events in 2026!

Camping with your Horse Series:

April 26: 10:00-12:00am ‘Camping with your horse’ workshop
Outfitting your trailer and your tack box for camping!
Location: Diane Merritt’s
Bring: Potluck lunch
Contact: Teri Bullis (802) 380-1713; terimbrooks@gmail.com

April 29: 7:00pm Caroline Barstow: Trailer and Trail Safety Talk
Location: on Zoom, contact us for the link
Contact: Teri Bullis (802) 380-1713; terimbrooks@gmail.com

May 16-18: 10:00am – Chesterfield Gorge Camping Weekend
Parking Location: Campground South St, Chesterfield, MA 01084
Membership & Pre-Registration Required. Contact: Teri Bullis (802) 380-1713; terimbrooks@gmail.com

Peter Whitmore 2025 Versatility Clinic & Competition:

For Information and a printed entry form, click here.

The online entry form is here.
June 14: 10:00-4:00pm
AM Clinic, PM Competition, suitable for all levels.
Location: HCRC Grounds, 140 Ball Road, Goshen, MA 01032
Contact: Jennifer Peotter (413) 270-1741 or hcridingclub@gmail.com

Thursday Games in Goshen Series:
All games nights take place at the HCRC Grounds,
140 Ball Road, Goshen, MA 01032
Contact: Rory Flynn (413) 320-3162; flynnr18@yahoo.com

Dates:
June 19: 6:00pm Thursday Games Night
July 24: 6:00pm Thursday Games Night
August 14: 6:00pm Backup Thursday Games Night

Trail Rides

July 27: 10:00am DAR Ride from Club
Location: HCRC Grounds, 140 Ball Road, Goshen, MA 01032
Contact: Diane Merritt, (413) 268-3372; dianemerrit67@gmail.com

August 23-24: 10:00am -Trail Ride at Hawley State Forest
Location: Meet at Bob Root’s Field in Hawley
Contact: Teri Bullis (802) 380-1713; terimbrooks@gmail.com