President’s Message

I don’t know about you, but now that this crazy winter is behind us, I can’t wait to hit the trails aboard my mare Sequin, seeking new paths I have yet to explore. EPIC is blazing trails of its own, and I am excited to fill you in on some of the new things happening with our organization.

Breezy Loop (trail head at the Pony Club field on Bucklodge Road) will soon gain an additional two-mile loop to be named Little Bucklodge Branch Loop. Bookmark our website www.epicmontgomery.org or join us on Facebook for trail-opening announcements, news, events and much more.

I’d like to welcome two enthusiastic people who are behind many of EPIC’s changes: Traci Bryant Donatelli joins us as a part-time employee. Since coming on board, she has been working hard coordinating everything at EPIC. Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore works on a contract basis to maintain the EPIC Web site, establish social networking pages and publish our now-quarterly newsletter. With Traci and Stacey’s assistance, this year promises to be great for riding EPIC trails, bringing our members together and expanding our advocacy work on behalf of the equestrian community.

While we’re on the subject of membership, if you haven’t yet become a member of EPIC, please consider joining. We have a number of membership levels for individuals, barns and businesses, each offering valuable benefits, including the upkeep, protection and expansion of the EPIC trail system you use.

We hope to see you at one or more of our upcoming EPIC trail rides where you can meet new people while becoming acquainted with the beauty and excellent riding opportunities in the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve. See our calendar for specific dates.

Finally, do let us know of any problems you encounter on the EPIC trail system by noting the number on the closest trail marker and e-mailing us at info@epicmontgomery.org.

Happy trails!

David Tobin
President, EPIC