May 4th Trail Ride: The Breezy Loop Trail Complex
trail ride Sunday, May 4th
Please join EPIC for a trail ride on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 11:00am! Explore the trails in the Breezy Loop Complex with Equestrian Partners in Conservation (EPIC). EPIC’s Breezy Loop Complex features six connected trails, varying in length from one to five miles, beginning at the Potomac Pony Club field in Boyds, MD. This 13-mile trail system offers stream crossings, shady wooded paths, rolling fields, and scenic views.
Ride Details
RSVP/Sign Up: Use the form on this page to sign up for the trail ride. Choose your ride group based on desired ride length and pace.
Email Coggins and Waiver: You must email a copy of your horse’s current negative Coggins test (dated within one year of the ride) as well as a completed waiver to rsvp@epicmontgomery.org. As of 2024, EPIC collects Coggins and waivers for each ride we host; even if we’ve had the pleasure of your company on a trail ride before, we will need fresh documents from you to confirm your attendance at this ride.
Pre-Ride Briefing on Zoom, Tues, April 29, 7pm-8pm ET: EPIC is excited to debut a new interactive map of our Breezy Loop Complex! If you want the power and pleasure of riding the EPIC trails on your own, with peace of mind provided by live navigation, be sure to join us for this virtual gathering! Email Kayla at rsvp@epicmontgomery.org to express your interest in attending. She'll make sure you receive a reminder along with the webinar link. If you can't join live, a recording will be available. You’ll need to download the free AllTrails app on your mobile device in order to use live trail navigation. Learn more at https://epicmontgomery.org/breezy-loop-trail-complex. Additional details to come.
When: Sunday, May 4th (rain date: Saturday, May 10th )
Where: Potomac Pony Club field, 19301 Bucklodge Road Boyds, MD 20841
Grounds Access: You may arrive as early as 9:30am, to allow yourself plenty of time to tack and prepare for the ride. Be sure that you are able to contain your own horse during this time. There are no stalls, pens, or other publicly available containment devices.
Ride Out Time: 11:00am. Please be advised that riders should be mounted by 10:50am and ready to ride out promptly at 11:00am. For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, we regret that we cannot wait for late riders. Thanks for your understanding!
Ride Group: When you RSVP, you will be invited to choose your desired ride length and pace. We plan to offer three groups: Walk Only (3-4 miles), Walk/Trot (5-6 miles), and Walk/Trot/Canter (6-7 miles). Whatever group you pick, expect to spend 75-90 minutes in the saddle. Hoof protection is not required, but it is recommended due to rocky sections.
Lunch: EPIC will serve a free complimentary lunch after the ride. We hope you can join us!
Questions? Please contact Kayla: kayla.gatalica@epicmontgomery.org, call/text (724)288-7015