Gather the kiddos for a story-time

adventure on the trails!

FOUR dates will be offered in 2024 :Tues. May 6th, June 10th, August 19th and October TBD.

Bedford Free Library and the BRLA invite you join us for another wonderful installment of our "Tales on the Trails" Series! Join us for a short, kid-friendly trail hike + storytime in the woods with Children's Librarian, Kelly Crummy.

Must be able to comfortably walk a short distance in the woods. No strollers or dogs. Registration is with the Bedford Free Library.

REGISTER HERE: 

https://bedfordfreelibrary.org/events/tales-on-the-trails-9/

Calling all riders...

 Join your BRLA riders friends for a glass of wine (on us!) and some spring socializing before the exciting presentation of the documentary WILD MUSTANGS

at Bedford Playhouse.

MAY 14 ~ social hour - 6pm;   movie 7pm

Trailer:

https://youtu.be/SSWEC0buBq0

Get your movie tickets here:

https://bedfordplayhouse.org/movies/the-mustangs-americas-wild-horses/

**Please RSVP/register for the BRLA social hour from 6-7pm.**

Trail Walk & Meditation

You’re invited to join Dr. Josh Wagner, Bedford resident and BRLA member on a 20 min trail walk followed by a 30 min group led meditation in his home.

Meditation will focus on gratitude and your future goals. No meditation experience necessary, beginners welcome. Free of charge.

9:45am arrive; 10-10:20 trail walk; 10:30-11 Meditation

Dr. Josh Wagner grew up in Westchester and graduated from NYU. He has rescue animals on his property, meditates daily and loves to teach on the value and benefits of having a meditation practice.

BRLA Members Only. No dogs or children under 13. Address will be sent to registrants with confirmation.

Welcome to Coker Farm, Pacers!

New location - new route - new lunch -- it's all happening!

We can't wait to see you all in our new location. Please register your teams, get your paperwork in and get excited for the Spring Pace!

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*NEW THIS YEAR*

Start times will be first-come, first served at time of registration. The sooner you register, the more likely you are to have your preferred start time. 

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As always, we encourage creative team names + attire  for our

"BEST FESTIVE DRESS" AWARD!

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L U N C H ... Join us for lunch, live  music, rosé and ribbons beginning at *12:30pm  (* depending on the number of teams) 

 Lunch orders are be taken during registration. If you are paying for your teammates, please confirm their menu choices before you begin the online registration process. 

*Lunch & Drink options are selected as 'add-on' items within your registration. Additional lunches for drivers, family and spectators may be added.

MENU OPTIONS

Lunch Option #1 - Grilled Chicken, Avocado, Tomato, Herb Aioli on a Baguette, gluten-free Greek orzo salad, brownie and water ($20)

Lunch Option #2 - GF Caprese - Tomato, Mozzarella, Nut-free Basil Pesto, GF Greek orzo salad, brownie and water ($20)

Lunch Option #3 -  GF Hummus & Veggie Wrap, GF Greek Chick Pea salad, brownie and water ($20)

Drink Option #1 -  Wine Bar:  Enjoy two drinks (prosecco or rosé) with your $20 bar purchase; (*must be purchased in advance, bracelets will be given to those who purchase alcohol)

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Oh, the fine print...  Registration Updates & Policies:

- In line with ABTS Pace rules, only teams of 2 and 3 are permitted. If you are a group of 4 or more,  please break into 2 teams and request to start close together.

-A negative Coggins test for each horse must be uploaded with your registration or received by email prior to Friday, May 16th at noon.

-If you plan to register a team all at once (not individually), please plan ahead by asking them about their lunch/beverage preferences -- you will need this info to complete registration.

-Please make sure that teammates registering separately all enter the same team name. When this detail is entered inaccurately our system creates a new team -- please be specific, ie. "The Sunny Riders" vs. "Sunny Riding Team"

-Walk-in registrations will be permitted only if waivers, Coggins & full payment are provided on site; no exceptions. A fee of $30 will be added to all walk-ins and participants not registered by Friday at noon. 

- Requirements for Junior Level pace participation are that the rider should be comfortable, safe and appropriate on a trail ride, be able to walk / trot / canter … and appropriately handle a water crossing (bridge or stream).

Registration closes for this event Friday, May 16th at noon.

REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN FOR SCRATCHES. CANCELLATIONS WILL BE PERMITTED THROUGH SATURDAY AT 1 PM

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Focused Care For The Performance Horse.

Learn more about Grand Prix Equine's state-of-the-art

veterinary services here.

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For any questions, please reach out to Lindsay Hearon at executivedirector@bedfordridinglanes.com

Welcome to Coker Farm, Pacers!

New location - new route - new lunch -- it's all happening!

Can't ride in the pace this year but still want to be part of the awards, music and lunch-time fun? Buy your lunch-only ticket today! 

L U N C H ...

 Join us for lunch, live  music, rosé and ribbons beginning at *12:30pm  (* depending on the number of teams) 

 Lunch orders include the below choices with option to include alcohol. 

MENU OPTIONS

Lunch Option #1 - Grilled Chicken, Avocado, Tomato, Herb Aioli on a Baguette, gluten-free Greek orzo salad, brownie and water ($20)

Lunch Option #2 - GF Caprese - Tomato, Mozzarella, Nut-free Basil Pesto, GF Greek orzo salad, brownie and water ($20)

Lunch Option #3 -  GF Hummus & Veggie Wrap, GF Greek Chick Pea salad, brownie and water ($20)

Drink Option #1 -  Wine Bar:  Enjoy two drinks (prosecco or rosé) with your $20 bar purchase; (*must be purchased in advance, bracelets will be given to those who purchase alcohol)

A $5 fee will be added to lunch-only orders to help subsedize the additional rentals of tables and chairs.  LUNCH order close Friday May 16 at noon. 

We are so glad you can join us!

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Focused Care For The Performance Horse.

Learn more about Grand Prix Equine's state-of-the-art

veterinary services here.

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For any questions, please reach out to Lindsay Hearon at executivedirector@bedfordridinglanes.com

We are thrilled to launch a

Summer Nature Series!

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Stay tuned for more information on events including private garden tours, nature walks, wildflower meadow tours and more.

Trail Walk & Meditation

You’re invited to join Dr. Josh Wagner, Bedford resident and BRLA member on a 20 min trail walk followed by a 30 min group led meditation in his home.

Meditation will focus on gratitude and your future goals. No meditation experience necessary, beginners welcome. Free of charge.

9:45am arrive; 10-10:20 trail walk; 10:30-11 Meditation

Dr. Josh Wagner grew up in Westchester and graduated from NYU. He has rescue animals on his property, meditates daily and loves to teach on the value and benefits of having a meditation practice.

BRLA Members Only. No dogs or children under 13. Address will be sent to registrants with confirmation.

What if a bear is chasing me?

What if I get tapped under a boulder?

Join us for a Father's Day adventure on the trails - - complete with  juicy information about what you should do IF....

(...just wait and see!)

Lemonade and cookies at the finish....IF you make it!

Hosted by Adam Nappi, BRLA Trail Maintenance Mgr

(Individual, Father/child & Family tickets available)

Please join us for an evening of cocktails, bites, trails, friends

and travel along the BRLA on Thursday, June 20th!

 This traveling cocktail party begins at one home along the trails and moves along to two more throughout the evening. 

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Tickets on sale to BRLA Members at noon on Thursday May 1st. Non-member tickets will become available at noon on Monday May 4th.

~ SUMMER HIKE ~

Join us for a morning walk on the trails with Wendy Belzberg. Wendy will guide participants through and around one of her favorite trails.

*Please note this hike will move at an adult pace and is not recommended for small children.

Trail Walk & Meditation

You’re invited to join Dr. Josh Wagner, Bedford resident and BRLA member on a 20 min trail walk followed by a 30 min group led meditation in his home.

Meditation will focus on gratitude and your future goals. No meditation experience necessary, beginners welcome. Free of charge.

9:45am arrive; 10-10:20 trail walk; 10:30-11 Meditation

Dr. Josh Wagner grew up in Westchester and graduated from NYU. He has rescue animals on his property, meditates daily and loves to teach on the value and benefits of having a meditation practice.

BRLA Members Only. No dogs or children under 13. Address will be sent to registrants with confirmation.

~ SUMMER HIKE ~

Join us for a morning walk on the trails with Wendy Belzberg. Wendy will guide participants through and around one of her favorite trails.

*Please note this hike will move at an adult pace and is not recommended for small children.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE FALL HUNTER PACE!

 A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS AND A SWINGIN' GOOD TIME!  SAVE THE DATE FOR THE BRLA'S

FALL COUNTRY FETE

 HOSTED BY ANGELINA & MONTE LIPMAN