October Endurance Trail Ride

Witch Dance Endurance Trail Ride

The Witch Dance Endurance Ride is held on trails along the historic Natchez Trace Parkway in the Tombigbee National Forest near Houston, Mississippi.  The trails are primarily through woods in gentle hills.  There are some logging roads and some gravel roads.  Horse shoes are recommended.

The ride is being held in a DRY COUNTY; therefore, ride management will not be responsible for alcoholic beverages on the premises.  Due to Forest Service Request, there will be no smoking on the trail.

The Pre-ride vet check will begin Friday afternoon, with a rider's meeting to be held about 7:00 PM.  All vet checks will be held in camp.  Dinner will be served Saturday afternoon.  Presentation of many nice awards will be held after the last rider has completed the ride and is in camp.

CAMPING:  Electric hook-ups are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Payment for electricity is not included in the camping fee and will be payable to Donna Schomburg.  Please contact Donna concerning possible reservations of these spots at 662-542-4337 or www.stinkinjims.com.  Many water faucets are around the campground for your convenience.  Restrooms, showers and a covered pavilion is available.  (Donna and her crew have been diligently working on additions and renovations to the horse camp amenities.)

RIDE OFFICIALS:

Raymond Rowland - Ride Manager

Steve Huffman - Assistant Ride Manager

Troy Nelson - Head Veterinarian

Sam and Lance Bartee - Ride Secretary and Official Timers

Rhonda Rowland - Catering Saturday Afternoon

Guy Buck - Farrier

Donna Schomburg - Campground/Campground Amenities

Mike Long - Trail Boss

DIRECTIONS

Houston, Mississippi is located in North Mississippi at the intersection of Highway 8 and Highway 15.  It is a small town approximately 35 miles southwest of Tupelo, Mississippi.  There will be signs on Highway 8 east of the courthouse square inside the city limits.  These signs will direct you to our camp.  The camp itself is approximately 2 miles off the highway and is very close to the city limits of Houston.

You may choose to drive the Natchez Trace to reach Houston.  There is an exit off the Trace onto Highway 8.  You will turn left toward the town of Houston and travel a short distance to the town and signs directing you to camp.

OTHER INFORMATION

Ride starts on Saturday,  29th at 7:00 AM sharp.  All trails are well marked

There will be a fun ride for those who do not want to go 35 or 55 miles.

Hookups with electric and water $15.00 per night.  Stalls $5.00 per night

3 bunk houses with TV, refrigerator and microwave $35.00 per night

1 cabin with bathroom, full kitchen, washer, dryer, deck & TV.  Sleeps 6, separate bedroom, $75.00 per night

Breakfast menu for Saturday and Sunday

        Biscuits and gravy or sorghum $3.00

        Biscuit with scrambled eggs and sausage $3.00

Lunch Menu

        Chile and Nachos $3.00

        Bar-B-Que Chicken, Steak fries, County baked beans $5.00

10% horse feed $6.75, hay $3.50, shavings $3.50, ice $1.50 a bag