Ionia Horse Trails Association To Preserve and Protect

On May 7,1998, those volunteering for the board met. Officers were elected and it was voted to name the group the IHTA. The Ionia Horse Trails Association. Committees were set-up for memberships, by-laws,work bees, and newsletter to get the group started and to get information out to over 110 people interested in becoming members. An emergency work bee was set for Sunday June 14, from 8:30 to noon, to clear, clean and trim trails damaged by the previous storm. Twelve adults and three children attended with tools in hand and met with Ted Kessler, Ted outlined what could be done to achieve the maximum results and the volunteers worked to make a big difference on one of the blocked trail loops.

On Wednesday June 17, 1998, from 6-9 PM. volunteers met to pick up and clear rocks, trim and clear more of the trails that needed to be brush-hogged before the July 4th weekend. Cheryl Schram, President of the IHTA, said this....

It's amazing how much can be accomplished by people dedicated to make a difference. That's what we are about. We cannot change what's happened in the past. But we can make a difference in the future= a future we will create through working and communication together as caretakers of the earth.

We hold true to the same values and dedication to this day......

The IHTA welcomes you to voice your concerns, be informed of what we are up to, and become a member or group associated with the IHTA. For more information, Contact Norma Kilpatrick , Membership Committee at nkil29@yahoo.com