AHA Trail Ride Vacations
V6 Ranch Trail Ride

About the Ride

The ride will be held on the majestic grounds of the V6 Ranch in Parkfield, California. The V6 Ranch is nestled in the Cholame Valley, on 20,000 acres in the middle of the picturesque Diablo Mountain Range, half-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

This ride on the renowned Varian family Ranch offers riders a true western working ranch experience, at the rider's pace, within the beauty of Central California mountains. Music and dancing will highlight the event, for a full and fun experience.Guests will have trail time as well as the opportunity to drive cattle, all while camping outside with their horses and friends. This all adds up to an experience reminiscent of a time long ago, but never to be forgotten.

About the V6 Ranch and Parkfield, California

Please visit the V6 Ranch website for more information about the ranch and the town of Parkfield.
www.Parkfield.com

About Sheila Varian

Sheila Varian is a renowned Arabian Breeder and Trainer, who we are proud to have as our clinician for this event. Enjoy Sheila's clinics as she shares with us her vast experience and knowledge about working with horses. Also take pleasure in riding next to Sheila for some one-on-one attention.

www.VarianArabians.com

Event Fee

$625 Member rate per person
$750 Rate with horse rental per person
$775 Non-Member rate per person

Payment Schedule

50% deposit or full payment due with registration form. Remaining balance due by March 8th. Limited to 60 participants/horses on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Fee includes: Camping fees, all meals, clinics, activities, as well as a limited number of horse corrals (by reservation). The V6 Ranch will serve a delicious home cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, as well as provide alcoholic beverages on certain occasions.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations due by March 8th ($100 cancellation fee). No refunds after March 8th.

AHA will issue a refund for cancellations made prior to the ride's fee due date (March 8th); however, a $100 cancellation fee will apply. For a prompt refund, AHA must receive your cancellation notice in writing (by letter or fax) by the cancellation due date listed above. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after the cancellation due date.

Accommodations

The V6 Ranch offers a spacious campground setting nestled in beautiful oak trees. Travel trailers, campers and tents are acceptable. RV patrons may use generators. Electricity is available at the common area of the camp for all riders' use. The campground features brand new shower and bathroom facilities with running water. Participants must provide their own sleeping quarters, unless a bunkhouse rental is booked separately (contact AHA for more information on bunkhouses). 30 water hook-ups are available on a first come, first served basis.

Horse Facilities

The V6 Ranch will be offering 40 -10'x10' portable pole corrals for horses-please indicate on your registration form if you would like to reserve one. Participants can also bring their own portable corrals, or horses can be trailer tied or high lined between trees.

Hay and bedding: will be available for purchase, or you may bring your own.

Meals

Now here is something to write home about!! The Parkfield Café will be providing exceedingly delicious home cooked meals three times a day. Meals may be served during rides, in camp, on the trail, or at the Café!!

Weather

April is generally mild. California has some very warm afternoons (possibly in the high 70's), accompanied by some cool nights (down to the chilly 30's). However, weather conditions can be unpredictable, so be sure to prepare for all types of conditions. We suggest you bring a warm jacket, gloves and a fleece pullover so you are prepared for any sudden weather change. You may want to bring a light blanket for your horse as well.

Tentative Ride Schedule

Ride Rules

Please print this information and bring it with you on the ride.

1. All participants (even those who don't ride) must be registered and have pre-paid for the appropriate AHA Trail Ride.
2. All persons registered for the ride, either as a rider or non-rider, must sign a liability release. Management reserves the right to reject any application or to excuse any participant from the ride. Management reserves the right to qualify the ability of riders and to excuse any rider from participation beyond the rider's ability.
3. All participants are expected to obey the V-6 ranch rules for controlling trash and litter.
4. Stallions are not permitted on the ride.
5. Smoke ONLY in areas designated by the Ranch. Absolutely no smoking while riding down the trail.
6. Alcoholic beverages will not be allowed on the trail.
7. All riders must ride safely. No rough riding or racing is permitted.
8. All riders are to recognize and abide by the decisions of the Trail Boss. No rider shall precede the Trail Boss or lag behind unaccompanied.
9. Stay on the trail. Do not take short cuts. Do not leave the trail without notifying the Trail Boss.
10. All horses should be appropriately shod. Be sure your horse is fit and conditioned.
11. No ponied or loose horses allowed on ride including foals.

Maps and Directions

The V-6 Ranch
70403 Parkfield Road
Parkfield, CA 93451
Check out MapQuest for directions to The V-6 Ranch