b"Glendale Equestrian ClubRIDE REPORT By Robert Piekow, Publicistgecriders.comMassacre Site travelers of the area and the hardships On a blustery day in March, fourteen of the Glendalethey faced. A little rain is definitely better Equestrian Clubs hardy riders ventured out on a ride to thethan getting riddled with bullets.infamous Wickenburg Massacre site which is located aboutJackass Flatseight miles west of Wickenburg.The site is so named because of what happened at this place on November 5th, 1871.The following week our club ride found Although the real truth may never be known it is generallyus at a place called Jackass Flats.The believed that on that day the regular westbound stage wasname is said to come from an early gold prospector of that area attacked by a band of Indians. Five people lay dead in thewho was fond of his mule and thus named it in honor of him.aftermath, and there were two survivors who told the story of the ordeal.Questions abound about whether or not IndiansWe had fourteen riders on this trip and traveled over many were responsible, or maybe Mexicans? What became of thetypes of terrain such as sandy washes, single track, and plenty money that they were supposedly carrying?Much has beenof cross-country action. The weather was absolutely perfect for said about the incident which only adds to the mystery of whatriding with temperatures in the sixties and enough wind to keep really happened.it comfortable. After about ten miles of riding and some amazing scenery, we returned to the trailers where our club president had All in all, we had a good ride getting to the site and it stayedmanaged to set up a very nice picnic lunch for everyone.mostly dry on the way in.The rain started before we got to the site but it was a very light rain. Even a light rain can soak youWe had fried chicken, potato salad, potato chips, cheese, meat, to the bone if you stay out in it long enough.We didn't stay atfruit, nuts, and even pie and cookies for dessert in the desert. the site long because of the rain and traveled back to the stagingMany thanks to all that attended and special thanks to Karen area, getting wetter with every step. A decidedly damp group offor the picnic and to ride leader Lonnie for getting us back safe riders returned to their trailers with a new respect for the earlyand sound.Western Trading Post TV on The Cowboy Channel Sunday, 7:30 PM ESTCheck out our upcoming auctions: Mar. 9th, Apr. 13th, May 18th, Jun. 29 50 April 2019"