Bluegrass State Appaloosa Horse Club
CALLING ALL TRAIL RIDERS!
The BGSApHC Judged Trail Ride Dates have been set! All trail rides will set out from Green River State Park's day ride parking area at 9 am cst/ 10 am est. We will ride for a minimum of four hours, so please come prepared. Judges to be announced, but please add these dates to your calendars now! Your Kentucky bred appaloosa MUST attend at least one judged ride to be eligible for the trail program payout, but these rides are open to every breed and everyone. Please bring a friend so we can spread the word about our amazing club and what we have to offer!
Sunday, October 11th, 2026
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Sunday, November 8th, 2026
Saturday, November 21st, 2026
Sunday, December 6th, 2026
Saturday, December 12th, 2026
There will be no makeup dates. Please watch this page and our Facebook page for severe weather cancellations! You are also welcome to call Emily at 270-938-2494 for more information or to check cancellations.
ATTENTION TRAIL RIDERS!
May 6th-10th, 2026
Join us for the 2026 Spotted In The Bluegrass Open Trail Ride at Wranglers Campground!
The Bluegrass State and West KY Appaloosa Horse Clubs are teaming up to host an open trail ride. Come join the fun!
What: 5-day trail ride
When: 6-10 May, 2026
Where: Wranglers Campground, Land Between the Lakes, Golden Pond, KY 42211
Who: Everyone! Open to all riders, all ages & all breeds of equine.
Ride Fee: $35.00 + auction item per person (ages 10 & under free)
Camping: Make reservations for campsite and stalls directly through Wranglers Campground at www.lblweb.usedirect.com or 800-525-7077. Campground Area D is recommended.
Evening meals will be provided Thursday (potluck), Friday and Saturday. Register by April 8th to receive a free ride t-shirt.
Questions?? Text or call BGSApHC Treasurer Shelley Antle at 502-407-9752
CLICK HERE to print your application!!
Every year, the members of Bluegrass State ApHC try to get together at least once for a club trail ride.
Pictures from recent trail rides can be found on the Bluegrass State ApHC Facebook Page!
2025 Trail Ride Dates - Day Rides
May 24, 2025 - Green River, Ride out at 10:00 AM ET / 9:00 CT
June 14, 2025 – Green River, Ride out at 10:00 AM ET / 9:00 CT
July 12, 2025 – Green River, Ride out at 10:00 AM ET / 9:00 CT - CANCELLED
Aug 16, 2025 – Green River, Ride out at 10:00 AM ET / 9:00 CT
Sept 20, 2025 – Green River, Ride out at 10:00 AM ET / 9:00 CT
October 12, 2025 - Green River, Ride out at 10:00 AM ET / 9:00 CT
October 19, 2025 - Green River, Ride out at 10:00 AM ET / 9:00 CT
November 16, 2025 - Green River, Ride out at 10:00 AM ET / 9:00 CT
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*NEW DATES * 2024 Club Day Rides:
Saturday, August 3, 2024 - Green River State Park. Ride out at 9:00a.m. Central Time
Saturday, September 7, 2024 - Green River State Park. Ride out at 9:00a.m. Central Time
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2023 Spotted in the Bluegrass Open Trail Ride
June 22-24, 2023 at Mammoth Cave Horse Camp
ApHC Approved Ride - Open to ALL riders and ALL breeds!
Register by June 6th, 2023 if you want a t-shirt.
Visit our Trail Ride page for more info!
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June 3, 2023 - Green River State Park. Ride out at 9:30 a.m. Central (10:30 Eastern)
October 28, 2023 - Taylorsville Lake, Ride out at 9:30 a.m. Central (10:30 Eastern)
Both rides will count as KApOA judged rides.
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2022 Club Trail Ride Dates
NEW TRAIL RIDE DATE:
The September trail ride has been RESCHEDULED due to scheduling conflicts.
The new date is OCTOBER 22, 2022. We will meet at the Mammoth Cave Horse Camp at 11:00 AM EST (10 am CST)
April 9th Ride RESCHEDULED - New Date: June 4, 2022 Green River State Park
April 16, 2022 - Green River State Park, 11 am EST (10 am CST) - POSTPONED
September 17, 2022 - Mammoth Cave, Meet at Maple Springs Trail Head, 11am EST (10:00am CST)
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2021 Club Trail Ride Dates Announced:
November 13, 2021 - Green River State Park, 11 am EST (10 am CST) - Rain date: 11/27/21
December 4, 2021 - Mammoth Cave, Meet at Maple Springs Trail Head, 11am EST (10:00am CST)
Rain Date: December 11, 2021.
Both rides will count as KApOA Judged Rides
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In 2008, the trail ride was held in conjunction with a regular meeting. Members rode all day at Mammoth Cave National Park and then ate and met afterwards.
LEARN HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM RIDING A KY-BRED APPALOOSA ON THE TRAILS! CLICK HERE!
Pictures below are from preview club trail rides.