SMART is an organization to encourage and promote all horse activities. We are a group of horse enthusiasts who love to trail ride and enjoy the company of others. We have a membership of approximately 100 members from all over New England.

Rides are held throughout the spring, summer and fall across Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts and range from 15-20 miles on varied terrain.

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Any person interested in horses and horsemanship may become a member of this club. Persons under the age of 18 must have written permission from a parent or guardian. Dues are paid annually on January 31st.

Select from two types of memberships:
  • Working Members: Who are required to participate at club functions or
  • Social Members: Informed of all club functions while not required to participate.
Annual Membership Fee:
  • New Members: $15.00
  • Renewing Members: $10.00
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We are gearing up for our 34th season of organized trail rides. The schedule has been arranged. Our first ride of the year will be June 11th in Milton Mills, New Hampshire at Branch Hill Farm. Our annual overnight ride will be held August 25-27th in Sweden, Maine, which is becoming another favorite with beautiful views followed by our end of September ride, September 17th in Gorham, Maine. The October 15th ride will be held at Triple C Farm in South Berwick, and we will end the season with our favorite ride, the Turkey Trot to be held November 5th also in South Berwick, Maine.

Those of you that have ridden with us in the past know that in addition to the beautiful and challenging trails, we also offer some great meals!! You are also familiar with the type of terrain that we cover, but for "newcomers" we offer these guidelines ... Ordinarily our rides are approximately 12-20 miles in length. The first ride of the season tends to be shorter to facilitate "conditioning." Our rides are "pleasure rides" and welcome all levels of riders, however, please realize that as the season progresses the terrain and the obstacles tend to become more challenging. The rule of thumb is check with the contact people should you have any questions.

We are affiliated with NEHTA (New England Horse and trail Association)
Current Negative Coggins must be provided.
For more information on our rides, please click here.

Ride Prices:
  • Ride and Meal(Members): $20.00
  • Ride and Meal (Non-Members): $25.00
  • Meal Only: $15.00
  • Overnight ride: TBA
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**Ride dates tentative, more information will be provided when available**
Date Ride Coordinators Email Address Telephone Location
June 11, 2023 Sandy Galarneau horses276@metrocase.net 603-652-4424 Branch Hill Farm
Milton Mills, NH
OVERNIGHT RIDE
August 25-27, 2023
**FORM**
Brenda Demers brendademers@live.com 207-595-6133 OVERNIGHT RIDE
Sweeden, ME
**FORM**
September 17, 2023 Melinda Rankin mzimmerrankin@une.edu 207-749-9503 Gorham, ME
October 15, 2023 Cathy Murphy Triplecstable@gmail.com 603-817-7870 South Berwick, ME
November 5, 2023 Julia Fortier fortierjulia@yahoo.com 603-817-9956 South Berwick, ME