Please join us to cut the ribbon on the new Naomi Manders Memorial Bench at the Potomac Pony Club Field! April 23, 2023 noon to walk, 1 PM for the dedication.

We hope it is enjoyed by all. Perhaps after a ride on the EPIC Trails, or to comfortably watch a polocrosse match, or to participate in Pony Club activities? It is conveniently placed in the shade of a beautiful tree looking out on the field.

Can’t wait to see you at our Annual Dinner! March 4th, 2023 at 5PM.

PBHTA Equine Acupressure and Massage clinic on Feb 25th 5:30 PM at Potomac Horse Center

Get ready for Winter Fun! Join us for Movie Night: January 21st 6PM at Potomac Horse Center Party Room

Come enjoy the outdoors the day after Thanksgiving for our annual Turkey Trot! Nov. 25th at 11 AM.

Come to Potomac Day Parade- with Horses and Carriage!

Fall Ride and Hike at Callithea Farm- Join Us!

Free for all PBHTA Members, and Callithea Boarders/Riders/ and Staff. For all non-callithea affiliated or non-PBHTA members, a $15 donation would be appreciated. This event is BYOB.

Enjoy a Hike and Snack: Great Falls on the Potomac

COME ENJOY POLO IN MOCO COUNTY

Equestrian Bridges at Little Bennett Regional Park Safer with grant from MHIB

Equestrian trails in Little Bennett Park are now safer thanks to a Maryland Horse Industry Board grant provided to Trail Riders of Today (TROT).  21 equestrians volunteered their time on two sunny mornings during a beautiful June weekend to partner with Montgomery County Parks to participate in a pilot program to make bridges less slippery in parks for equestrians, mountain bikers, and hikers alike.  Two bridges were painted with a marine quality paint called Deck Correct that contains Polycarbonate Everbeads to create a skid-resistant surface.  This paint protects the wood from splintering, and limits the growth of mildew, algae, and mold.  A third bridge, on another weekend, had sand added to the paint to increase the tooth of the surface for comparison between the two methods.

TROT gathered all the materials including painting supplies, large tarps to protect the streambed, and tools for the workers (blowers, wheelbarrows, gloves, etc.).  The process was fairly simple. First, we scaped and removed the existing mold, mildew and algae that created the slippery surface on the bridges, impacting park users during and after rain fall.  We then hung large tarps under the bridge to protect the stream bed.  We let the bridges dry, and then applied one coat to half of the bridge to allow users of the park to still be able to pass.   We waited for that layer to fully dry, and then applied a second coat.  We marked the bridges as having wet paint applied, and applied caution tape and signage to alert trail users. We repeated the painting process to the other half of the bridge the next day.  It was a productive event.

Little Bennett and Montgomery Parks will continue the program.  We thank Potomac Bridle Hiking Trail Association (PBHTA) for providing lunch and additional volunteers. Please reach out to boardmember01@trot-md.org if you would like to volunteer during our next trail work opportunity.