[Mount Forest] EPIC Scenic River Trail Ride on Horseback + Eugenia Falls Hike

TRAIL RIDING EVENT! Our first ever horseback riding experience.

Join us for a scenic country horseback trail ride along trails and peaceful country roads.
• Never ridden before? No problem! The quiet, safe horses and ponies suit all levels of riders from ages 8 to seniors.
• Pony rides available as well as carriage rides for those that want to experience a nostalgic relaxing horse adventure without sitting on one!

Located in beautiful Mount Forest, ON (1.5 hours NW of Toronto airport) north of Guelph.

Event ALSO includes a 12KM hike to Eugenia Falls and Hogg's Falls.

Here is what to expect:
- 1 hour horseback ride 11am to 12pm
- fun 12km hike to follow - Eugenia Falls to Hogg's Falls
- Eugenia is the tallest waterfall in the area and is part of the Eugenia Falls Conservation Area. The Falls were named after Princess Eugenie, wife of Napolean III
- 400 m elevation gain... gentle inclines and declines
- forested paths with some sections being challenging and some technical hiking over tree roots and small rocks
- lots of steps so it'll be a good workout for your legs and glutes!
- beautiful views of the Falls!
- Post-hike activity: for those who want MORE fun, let's visit the town of Flesherton and hit up a pub for some live music!

Hike Benefits:
* FREE parking
* yoga stretches to warm up before we start the hike and again at the end of the hike
* relaxed pace (we are NOT a fast hiking group). We wait for everyone and slow down when needed/stop and take breaks as needed.
* mindful meditation includes forest bathing (still, quiet time in the forest). We will find a spot in the forest to practise for a minimum of 10 minutes of silent meditation.
* lunch at the waterfalls

What you need to bring:
- wear hiking shoes/hiking boots (check the weather before you leave)
- Winter only: gloves, hat, layers, winter boots, etc., depending on the weather
- Spring/Summer: light rain cover, optional: hiking poles, mosquito repellant, sunscreen
- pack at least 8 cups of water or beverage
- lunch and snacks

Be prepared for all conditions on trail including mud.

MEETING SPOT:
The meeting spot is shared with hikers once they book their spot and are added to the WhatsApp group.

MEETING TIME:
We start at 10:30am. I will guide everyone through a warmup and then we will start the hike.

Joining for the hike only? Meet at 1:00pm at Hogg's Falls parking lot.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - 12 SPOTS
This meetup will be capped at 12 spots. To join, please reserve a spot by sending the meetup fee as outlined below:
Meetup fee (includes horseback ride and hike):
$120 before 6:00pm Wednesday June 18
Please e-transfer to Event.Booking@hotmail.com and I will add you to the list! Include your NAME + "Horseback Trail Ride + Hike" in the message.* Includes full body stretching, beginner-friendly yoga, meditation and a cool down stretch, one hour guided scenic river trail ride on horseback (limited to 12 spots), and an instructor-led hike.

CARPOOL REQUESTS:
Post your request for a carpool in the event or in the whatsapp group. It is up to the hiker to find their own transportation, either by asking for a ride and arranging with another member, offering to rent a vehicle and splitting the car rental cost with other members, or inviting a friend who drives.

Meetup fees help support in the work involved in planning, organizing, coordinating and leading safe and inclusive events for the group. Hikes are led by a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor also certified in emergency first aid and CPR training.

Cancelation policy:
Meetup fees are final (no refunds). If the organizer needs to reschedule an event, credit will be applied to a future event.

Hike Rules:

• no smoking on trails
• be kind and respectful
• arrive on time
• no blasting loud music
• no littering trails with garbage.

See you there!

Christine Salib, M.Ed
Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, PTS, FIS, NWS, MBS
Hike Leader

***YOU MUST UPDATE YOUR RSVP to NOT Going if you can not attend. If your RSVP remains going and you do not attend, you will be marked as a no show. You will not be added to future hikes with 3 no-shows.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND LIABILITY INFORMATION:
By RSVP'ing and paying the event fee (if applicable), you are confirming that you have read, understand and accept the following:

1. GTA Hiking Meetup is a private group. Attending events is voluntary by you as a member. Participation in any activity with us is at your own risk.
2. By joining this event as a member you agree to indemnify and hold harmless its organizers, co-organizers, assistant organizers, event hosts, and other members from all claims or liability of every type (including court costs and legal fees) for injury or death to any person or for damage to property, loss of personal property or any other wrongful act arising out of or relating to your participation as a member**.** This agreement applies to you and to other persons (as your guests) who may accompany you in these endeavors.
3. You also agree to hold the organizers as well as other group members harmless. By participating voluntarily in the group, you expressly waive any and all such claims against each and every other member in the group, including without limitation any and all claims against the group organizer, co-organizers, assistant organizers, and event hosts.