Annual events include the Dru Barner Fun Ride on Memorial Day weekend, a Poker Ride in early October, summer BBQ in June, and holiday party in December. The board of directors meets monthly and welcomes your participation. At least one general meeting a year is held to elect new officers.
We communicate largely through e-mail – make sure you’re signed up so you don’t miss anything! GDETF2@gmail.com .
Quarterly Membership Meeting – New!
Club Updates and Educational Speaker
Date: March 26, 2025
Timeline:
6PM Board Meeting
6:30 Snacks and Socializing
7:00-8:00 Member meeting
Location: Pilot Hill Grange Hall
Agenda:
Club Updates from GDETF President, Educational Speakers – Rudy Ramos (Gold Country Drone Operators) and Len Seeley (Search and Rescue) will be speaking about techniques and resources for finding horses lost on the trail.
Please RSVP to GDETF2@gmail.com, and bring a snack to share. The club will provide plates, utensils and bottled water,
Combined Work Party with BCHC @ BCHC’s Annual Packing Clinic and Work Party
April 4-6, 2025 all-day at Dru Barner.
Friday — campground cleanup with Georgetown Divide Equestrian Trails Foundation (GDETF).
Saturday — the BCH Pack Clinic with Dutch oven lunch available for $10.
Sunday– a ride day for those interested.
BCH organizes a potluck for Friday dinner, and Sunday breakfast. GDETF will host a Saturday night potluck and provide the main course.
If interested in attending please contact GDETF2@gmail.com and let us know which days you’ll be attending and which meals you plan to participate in.
Board meetings are the first Thursday of every month unless otherwise noted. All are welcome! E-mail gdetf2@gmail.com for place and directions of meeting.
Snacks and drinks at 6:30 p.m./meeting 7:00 p.m.
Celebrate Trails Day
April 26, 2025
10:00 AM – Meet up at Olmsted for a trail ride and pizza at American River Pizza after.
Daily parking is $10 unless you have a Poppy Pass.
RSVP to GDETF2@gmail.com
ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY FUN RIDE WEEKEND! This is a great fundraiser, and all the money goes right back into YOUR trails. If you aren’t going to ride, please consider volunteering. It takes many hands to put these events on!
For more details, see our 2025 Fun Ride Weekend Page.
Casual Campout and Potluck
When: June 14-15, 2025
Location: Dru Barner
We invite members and their guests to join us for a casual camp out, with a group potluck on Saturday evening. There are no organized rides or activities, but plenty of opportunities to meet new friends. RSVP information will be emailed out closer to this event.
Quarterly Membership Meeting
Club Updates and Educational Speaker
Date: June 26, 2025
Timeline:
6PM Board Meeting
6:30 Snacks and Socializing
7:00-8:00 Member meeting
Location: Pilot Hill Grange Hall
Agenda:
Club Updates and Educational Speaker – topic TBD
Please RSVP to GDETF2@gmail.com, and bring a snack to share. The club will provide plates, utensils and bottled water.
GDETF Hosts Franciscos Vet Check for Tevis
When: July 12, 2025 – July 13, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Where: Driver’s Flat
GDETF will host the Francisco’s Vet Check for Tevis. We’ll be recruiting volunteers to help with organizing snacks and supplies, cool out horses, perform courtesy pulse checks and help with in/out times and vet pulls. More information to come.
Board meetings are the first Thursday of every month unless otherwise noted. All are welcome! E-mail gdetf2@gmail.com for place and directions of meeting.
Snacks and drinks at 6:30 p.m./meeting 7:00 p.m.