Ellis River Riders, Inc. (The Club) and its members are committed to enriching lives through horses in a fun, family atmosphere
The Club offers a variety of activities and a graduated series of divisions for riders of different levels of ability.
The purposes of the Club include the following:
- To increase recognition of the versatility of the horse
- To promote all horse breeds and other equestrian activities
- To promote good fellowship and sportsmanship among horse owners and friends
- To encourage and educate exhibitors, participants, members, sponsors, spectators and management, while acting in the interest of common good for all
- To affiliate with other organizations in striving for good horsemanship, whose purposes are altogether or in part similar to those of this club
Ellis River Riders show grounds is home for Gymkhana and Open Shows as well as instructional clinics and trail rides. Visit our EVENTS page for more information. Our grounds consist of the riding ring, practice ring, food booth and pavilion, a 20-stall barn, which is available free of charge on a first come basis. We have water for the horses. We also have overnight camping for shows and seasonal camping for members. There are tons of trails from the grounds and we have several organized trail rides scheduled this summer. If you are a
member, you are allowed to use the grounds at any time unless there is a show. For more information, feel free to contact us anytime! We are a great family oriented club and have lots of fun.
Admission
All regular events such as Open and Gymkhana Shows are always FREE. The public is welcome
Parking
Plenty of free parking for spectators is available in the field at the head of the show ring. Horse trailer parking for participants is available on the opposite end of the grounds
Seating
Bleachers, benches, picnic tables and grass areas for lawn chairs are available for a good view of the show ring
Children's Play Area
A small designated playground is on site for the kids who want a break from the horse show
Bathroom Facilities
There are four outhouses equipped with toilet paper and hand sanitizer - two on each end of the show grounds
Food Booth
"Momma Cayer's Kitchen" is open during all regular events, usually one hour prior to start of event, with full menus for breakfast and lunch learn more
Picnic Area
Adequate picnic table seating is available under the pavilion next to the food booth to eat and take a break from the sun
Show Ring
A large dirt show ring is the center of attention on the show grounds where all the action is. Spectators have plenty of "up-close" spots to see everything!
2018 Board of Directors Kathi Kyes, President email Dwight Davis, Vice President email Terri Pierce, Secretary email Gloria Davis, Treasurer email Charlotte Wilkins, Show Committee Chair email Vacant, Food Committee Chair email Tim Tobin, Trail Committee Chair email Deb Cayer, Grounds Committee Chair email Past President Tony Milligan, (non Board member) email | 2018 Special Appointments Allyssia Timberlake, Clinics & Special Events Chair Jessica Fortin, Sunshine Committee Chair Gloria Davis, Postmaster Tony Milligan & Allyssia Timberlake, Webmaster & Technology Committee Dwight Davis, Points Secretary Pam Tobin, Press Secretary Sue Milligan, Tony Milligan and Terri Pierce - Audit Committee Crystal MacDonald - Survey Committee Dwight Davis - Bylaws Committee Ethics Committee Appointments Bruce Pierce, Richard Pierce, Lee Ann Lowler-Don, Sue Milligan, Beth Badger, Minnie Syngnecki,Teresa Hough, Nancy Thew, Tony Milligan, Owen Timberlake, Jeff Wilkins and Mary Page Kowalski |
The Board of Directors meet every 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Andover Congregational Church on Elm Street in Andover, Maine.
Everyone is welcome to attend!
Do you have a topic for discussion? Contact the President to be added to the agenda. Deadline is one week prior to the meeting.
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