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Winter Horseback Ride & Lunch (2/19/2011)

PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:Adventure
Event Location: Wildwood Manor Ranch, near Georgetown
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 19 2011  11:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Feb 17 2011 2:00:00 PM
Event Duration:5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Adele
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
Member Cost:$41.50/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 16 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Come and enjoy a winter-time horseback ride!

We’ll go horseback riding at Wildwood Manor Ranch, which is just 1 hour outside of Toronto, near Georgetown. Wildwood Manor caters to riders of all ability levels –- so even if you have never ridden a horse before, they will give you the right horse and enough instructions so that you can have a safe and fun ride. Alternatively, if you are a more experienced rider, you can enjoy one of the more "spirited" horses, so that you can also have a good challenge during our trip.

For this day's adventure, we'll start with a 1-hour guided horseback ride on the trails, led by qualified guides from Wildwood.

After the ride, we'll warm up and enjoy a light lunch provided by Wildwood Manor, which will likely include warm soup (with a vegetarian option), bread, and tea or coffee. This lunch is included in the cost of the day.

We'll then have about an hour to do some optional activities at the ranch. You can choose your own adventure: there is a skating rink (but no skate rentals; please bring your own), a hill for tobogganing, or an option for a short winter hike. After an hour with these options, we should ready to leave for home by 2:00.

I will also have a very limited number of 2011 Toronto Outdoor Club patches available on this day. They're $20 and cover all your voluntary donations for the year.

Important safety notes:

  • Helmets are mandatory for the entire time that we will be horseback riding. Wildwood Ranch will provide the safety-approved helmets. Please note that without a helmet, you will not be allowed to participate in the horseback riding event. The helmets are a TOC safety requirement, and refusal to wear a helmet will result in a review of your TOC membership. If you do not want to wear a helmet while horseback riding, please do not sign up for this event.
  • Wildwood Manor Ranch requires that all participants sign a waiver, which you will receive when we arrive at the ranch. This waiver is in addition to the regular TOC waiver that you are required when you sign up, and the waiver is also mandatory for participation in this event. View the waiver.

    Important payment notes:

  • Please pay the full amount by the cut-off date. There are no exceptions – if you haven't paid by the deadline, you will be removed from the attendee list.
  • If you are on the waiting list and you pre-pay, you will be moved to the attendee list if there is space available. A full refund will be issued if a spot does not come available.

    Important driving notes:

  • Drivers, and possible drivers: when you sign up, please indicate in the "notes" section how many people you can take in your car.
  • Additional drivers from the waiting list may be moved to the attendee list, depending on availability.

    • Required Items to Bring:
  • boots or shoes
  • jeans or pants
  • water
  • warm clothing, suitable for a few hours outside
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • if you want to go skating afterwards, please bring your own skates (there are no rentals available)
  • if you want to go tobogganing afterwards, please bring a toboggan

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:Drivers will be given a map at the carpool meeting spot. See Wildwood Manor on a written map.

    Please do not rely on MapQuest for your directions, as they are incorrect and will get you lost!

    Here are the driving directions from Downsview station:
    1. Turn left (west) onto Sheppard Ave. West.
    2. Turn left (south) onto Allen Rd. Take Allen Rd. south to the 401.
    3. Exit onto 401 westbound. Take the 401 west to Milton (approx 80 kms).
    4. Exit at Trafalgar Rd and go North on Trafalgar to Hwy 7 (40 kms)
    5.Turn left onto HWY. 7 and proceed for 0.3 km
    6.At the next set of lights, bear right onto Trafalgar Rd NORTH
    7.Turn right onto the 32nd side road (at the General Store) in Ballinafad
    8.Turn right on the Ninth Line
    9.Wildwood Manor is about 1/2 km down the road on the left (14097).

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    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):104Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 9:30 AM
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $26.83 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, April 27, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

    Notes:

    - Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the TOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
    - When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with full refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where TOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refund of money if you cancel.
    - We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
    - Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
    - Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
    - Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

    Cost & Payment:
    Member Cost:$41.50/Person
    Cost Includes:

    Total cost of $41.50 includes:

    • $40.00 - cost of 1-hour of horseback riding, and a light lunch (all taxes included)
    • $1.50 - TOC transaction surcharge

    Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the TOC on Thu, Feb 17 2011.
    Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.
     
    Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
    Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!