Bucksnort Closing After October 2017 Ride

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The Bucksnort Trail Ride will be closing after the October 2017 Ride and will not re-open in the future. We will miss all of our wonderful customers, but it’s time for Tony and I to retire.  We appreciate y’all and Happy Trails!

Ride With Us in 2017

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Ride with us in 2017 and enjoy warm southern hospitality complete with 3 hot home-cooked meals each day, beautiful scenic trails along Tumbling Creek, nightly dancing and fun with friends! We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there!

CLOSED LABOR DAY

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We will NOT be open for Labor Day.  Tony is recovering from knee replacement surgery and will NOT be ready to travel for the ride weekend.  Wishing everyone a SAFE AND HAPPY LABOR DAY!!!

Dance Floor Improvements Underway!

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We are pleased to report that the dance floor area at Bucksnort has been ground to “smoothness” and further smoothed through use of a filler which is now drying. The work team will install commercial tile early Saturday morning.  We extend grateful appreciations to the work crew this weekend which includes  Jessie Zook, Dale Marsh, Jerry Edmundson, Tony Baker and Jimmy Moore.

So Bucksnort “dancers” will have a smooth floor for dancing during the 205 October Ride.  It could have not been completed without the much needed help of all involved today.

Exciting News & Renovations!

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Greetings from the management and staff of Bucksnort Trail Ride.  We have exciting news to share and believe you will be pleased!  Caney Hollow Farm, the home of Bucksnort Trail Ride has been sold. The new owners are Rick and Beverly Mehrlich.  We are pleased to welcome them to our “family” and they have expressed interest in supporting various improvements and renovations at the horse camp. Like us, they want Bucksnort to be the very best and are participating with us in developing an extensive list of projects to be considered and/or implemented.

Immediate renovations will focus on barn repair and work should begin this week on H Barn. There are fewer horses assigned to that facility for the June Ride and they can be accommodated in other stalls.

If you can arrange to spend some time to serve as volunteers to help with the projects we would be most appreciative. If you can come for a day, weekend, whatever, please call Tony on his cell phone, 615-419-6536, and let him know when you would be available or send me an email. As most of you know, Tony lost most of the use of his right hand after his surgery in October and he really has a hard time getting done the things he wants to do.  In addition to barn renovation, there will some painting and tear-out projects scheduled.  Barn work, and other activities will begin on Thursday, May 21, continuing through the Memorial Day Weekend. As a result, camping, riding, and assisting in work sessions can be pursued according to individual interest.  And yes, the dance floor is going to be addressed along; other improvements will be implemented over time.

Now on a not so happy note, some of you are aware that Dean Butler, our “dance leader and wildflower” trail guide, has decided to hang up his spurs. Have no fear, the horses may be gone, but he kept a saddle, bridle and blanket. He plans to spend some time with us and I would think he will want to christen the new dance floor once it is finished.

Rick and Bev will be with us during the June Ride and we will be pleased to introduce them to the Bucksnort Trail Ride family.  They are wonderful folks and I’m certain that you will be as fond of them as we are.

Please remember that no food will be served during this Holiday weekend. 

Looking forward to seeing many of you for the Memorial Day Weekend Ride and hope there will be some work volunteers who want to work while they camp with us for a day or the entire weekend. Travel Safe!

~Linda and Tony

April Ride — Spaghetti Dinner

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April Ride — Spaghetti, salad bar, garlic bread and a dessert will be provide Sunday evening for riders/campers at no charge.
Also, Dr. Elise Jones will have extra Rhino vaccines who forgot to get their horses vaccinated or may not have received the notice regarding required vaccinations initiated this year.  Dr. Jones plans to be in camp by Saturday evening.

Looking forward to seeing many of you for the April 2015 week-long ride!

Celebrations Trailers at October Ride

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Jim and Debbie Brannon from Celebration Trailers in Normandy, TN will be with us for the entire October Ride.  If you need repairs or have issues with your trailer, they will be available to assist on site.

Supper Sunday Night Oct. Ride Whoot!

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Due to a large number of requests (well, yeah!!!), Bucksnort Trail Ride WILL be serving supper on Sunday night before the October Ride starts on Monday morning so that everyone can attend the “Get Acquainted Activities” on Sunday evening.

Mustard Seed Ranch at October Ride

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We are pleased to announce that Mustard Seed Ranch will again have a group with us during the October Ride this year.  Plans now include 5 children and 3 adults. Tony and I are pleased to provide support for Mustard Seed Ranch’s programs and goals and to assist in providing fun times for both staff and children.

To learn more about Mustard Seed Ranch or make a financial contribution, visit their webpage or Facebook.

Join Us Labor Day!

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The camp will be open next week on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and the following Monday, which is Labor Day. Dates are August 29, 30, 31, and Sept 1. Hope to see many of you there. Dining hall will not be open, so bring your own food to cook out! Will be a great time!