AFTA Annual Ride and Christmas Party 2005


What a perfect weekend!  Great weather, trails, food and most of all, companionship!  We have all been riding together for so long it feels like family!  We enjoyed Saturday’s ride that Karen and Sam have been working on for so long.  It was a new trail going around the Belmont Mountains giving us some new spectacular views.  The going was pretty easy and we were able to do some easy gaiting on Sunday.  Saturday nite’s traditional Christmas potluck was quickly consumed by 14 hungry riders so we could get down to the gift exchange.  That always produces lots of Oohs, Ahhhhs and lots of laughs.  I think I speak for everyone that it certainly is nice to have a youth rider now joining us.  For a young lady of only 10 years of age, she is quite the rider.  We enjoy her smiles and easy humor.

We are all anxious for the National Trial Ride in January.  We are now booked up with 75 riders and even have a few on a waiting list at this time.  After much pre-riding in this area its hard to choose which trails to share with our visitors.  They are all so beautiful and we want to share them all!

February’s ride is still in progress.  We may be able to ride Seven Springs, but are still researching this possibility.  The January National Trail Ride and post rides may keep us busy for a while!  The post rides will be held in Sonoita and St David.  Even if you weren’t able to attend the National, you are welcome to join us for the post rides.

More information to follow!

Call or email me if you have any questions or wish to lead a ride!

Judy
623 465-1234 or 602 510-7775 (cell)
Email judykay99@yahoo.com