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REGISTRATION & 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. This is a paid event with payment managed through the AOC. Please read the event description carefully for details; you will be given payment instructions after you sign up. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.



Horseback Riding and Lunch in Madison, GA


The Basics:
Event Type:Horse
Event Location: Southern Cross Ranch, Madison Georgia
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Aug 17 2014  8:00 am >> Sun, Aug 17 2014 3:00 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Jul 11 2014 6:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Aug 13 2014 8:00 pm
Event Duration:7 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Allston
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Member Cost:$109.50/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:6
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Join us for horse riding at its best - in beautiful Madison, Georgia!
 
With over 200 horses on the property, the guides will find the ride that’s right for you.  After brushing and saddling our mounts, we’ll be grouped according to our ability level and we’ll head out for a ride in the cool morning shade. (And if you are an experienced rider, and can handle a horse at all paces, you may be allowed to go riding without a guide part of the time, in groups of at least two people!!)
 
 
With miles of trails on the property, passing brooks and streams and lush green pastures and ponds, you’ll sense all the beauty of the natural landscape from the top of a gentle, energetic, well-behaved mount.  For a full two hours, you’ll experience walking, trotting and cantering on the trails under the shimmering green canopy of trees.  
 
***You need to be at the Southern Cross Ranch by 8:00am, so please plan accordingly! It takes approximately 1.5 hours to reach it, depending on where in Atlanta you are leaving from.**
After our ride, we’ll head back to the corral and then over to the main property where we'll enjoy the swings or rocking chairs by the pool before we are served a splendid buffet style lunch.  The ranch’s cooks are from Germany and serve up delicious, fresh homestyle cooking with international flair (vegetarian options available).  After thanking our hosts, we'll head on back to Atlanta.
Please be advised that HELMETS ARE REQUIRED for participation in this event.  (Bring your own or the ranch will provide them for use.) 
 
Payment is due within 72 hours of your signing up so that we can reserve the horses. If you don't pay within 72 hours of signing up, you will be automatically moved to the waiting list regardless of what your Paypal banner says. Don't expect a reminder email about payment being due. See Cancellation Policy below for more details.
 
 
NOTE: There is normally a 250 pound weight limit for riding.  However, the outfitter is usually able to accomodate riders over this amount with prior notification.  Please advise trip leader(s) before signing up, but  don't let this stop you from joining us!
 
Also, we can only guarantee six horses reserved this far in advance, but two weeks before the event the ranch will confirm if we can have more (which they think they will). If so, we will move people up from the Wait List accordingly.  Therefore, we encourage you to register on the Wait List if you'd like to go. You will have a good chance of getting added. Do not pay, however, until you have been added to the actual event.

Required Items to Bring:

Closed-toed shoes (preferably sturdy shoes with a 1" heel - tennis shoes are acceptable) NO SANDALS OR OPEN OR LOOSE FOOTWEAR FOR RIDING, PLEASE.

Long pants, such as jeans.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Camera, as long as it can fit in your pocket.

Change of clothes for after our ride, if you like.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Southern Cross Ranch in Madison, GA:

1670 Bethany Church Rd, Madison, GA 30650


From Atlanta take I-20 East to exit 114.

Turn Right on Hwy 441 South, go 2-1/2 mile.

Turn Left on Crawford Road, go 1 mile to “T”.

Turn Right on Bethany Church Road.

SCR is just over 1 mile on your left @1670 Bethany Church Rd (look for paved drive, tan metal barn, and dozens of horses. Please follow the drive and signage to the main house.


Notes:

HELMETS ARE MANDATORY.  Please bring your horse riding helmet, or wear one provided by the outfitter for this AOC event.


Important information for paid events in which payment is managed through the AOC:

     - Payment must be received by the payment due date and prior to participation in the event.

     - Some paid events require a minimum number of registered participants. If that number is not met, the event will be canceled and refunds will be issued to those who have already paid.

     - Third-party vendors often require damage deposits. Each registrant agrees to be liable for and required to reimburse the Atlanta Outdoor Club for any withheld deposits due to the actions of or damages caused by that registrant.

     - No partial payments. All registrants must pay the posted Member Cost regardless of any agreement you may have with any party involved in the event.

     - Read the event description carefully for additional information, and contact the trip leader(s) with any questions.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$109.50/Person
Cost Includes:

2 hours horse riding, with or without guide as appropriate.

Buffet style lunch at the ranch.

Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Wed, Aug 13 2014.
Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

Although it is possible to still ride in light rain, the outfitter will allow you to reschedule your ride if riding is restricted due to slippery/wet conditions.  We will hold this event rain or shine, and you will receive a token good for a future ride at the ranch, at your own convenience, when conditions improve.

If you cancel on or before August 10th, full payment is refundable less a $5 administrative fee. No refund beginning August 11th unless someone replaces you and pays in full, then you will receive a full refund less a $5 administrative fee. The Trip Leaders will make a reasonable effort to replace your spot after August 11th but can make no promises.