The 2nd Annual Poker Run Trail Ride, sponsored by STRIDE Dressage and Equestrian Springs, was held May 1. Three dozen riders and volunteers enjoyed a perfect spring day to ride the 2-mile perimeter trail.
STRIDE Members Tracy Barrett, Audrey Hartnett (hidden), Anne Meinel and Elinor Weith prepare to depart on the 2-mile Poker Run. Riders collected playing cards at 5 stations around the course. The annual trail ride is STRIDE Dressage Association’s outreach to other equestrian groups, and raises funds for a horse rescue.“Trail Boss” Lonni Bechen, President, STRIDE Dressage Association, the Ocala United States Dressage Association group with 250+ membersSTRIDE Members Loretta Lucas and Tanya EylesSEDRA Member Lucy LeMayNoelle Vander Brink, Publisher of Elite Equestrian Magazine, and her senior citizen partner, AJWhile winning poker hands were calculated, riders and volunteers were treated to a brunch by Equestrian Springs at the model homeSTRIDE Members Heidi Rogers, Elinor Weith and Audrey Hartnett ride past the water cascade with full-size horse sculptureStarting point for Poker Run Trail RideMarion County Horsemen Members are ready to head for the trailSE Paso Fino Association’s Lisa Guess hits the trailEvery horsewoman’s dream! STRIDE Members Carol Hibbard and Sandy Wagner pass the spring-fed pond in the private parkSTRIDE Member Karen Kim is happy to ride outSTRIDE Member Vickie Rollack waters her horseShaded Lot 27 was ideal for resting horses after the ride while riders were enjoying brunch in the model home
