b'Glendale Equestrian ClubRIDE REPORT By Robert Piekow, Publicistgecriders.comMost of the trails are single track; there are some S ummer rides in the desert just don\'t happen muchdouble tracks, and a few roads in the area.You will also July & August 2020 Rides encounter some abandoned railroad beds and trestles due to the heat, and if they do they are early in thebecause there were more than 300 different railways morning and not very long in duration. I don\'toperating in the Flagstaff area in the early part of the believe in subjecting my horse to the heat, just like you20th century.on the property, they put your animals in their own stallsAll in all, the GEC shouldn\'t walk your dog when it is 100 degrees.Arizona has some great options though.Just a shortmembers who drive from the valley furnace you and your horse canand feed for you twice a day, all this at a reasonable cost.participated in this find some mighty fine riding with 30 to 40 degree coolerSituated at around 7000 feet elevation guarantees muchcampout (Debbie, temperatures.There are some horse camps availablecooler temps than the valley. Richard, Billye, through the Forest ServicePam, Robert, and like Groom Creek and LittleSome members of the Glendale club recentlySheila) were amazed Elden but with the "virusvisited this facility for some great highat the wonderful scare" sometimes these arecountry riding.There are many awesomeaccommodations, closed. The alternative istrails to explore in all directions from camp.trails, and going private and there areMost mornings we were treated to elkawesome many options available. Onesightings in the meadow next to camp. Wetemperatures.of my personal favorites isalso encountered elk and deer sightings onJohn SearsMCS Stables just south ofour rides. Also, we had a small black bearalso joined in Flagstaff on Highway 89A.sighting, a flock of wild turkeys, and the usualon the ridesThe staff there is great andsquirrels, chipmunks, and other small wildlifein July. they take care of all yourrunning through the camp.horse needs. You can camp Susan Abare928-713-7472SAbare@AwardRealty.com LUXURY HOMES SECOND HOMES IM LOCAL ANDPREMIUM HORSE PROPERTIES FULL TIME INVESTMENT PROPERTIES CONGRESS, ARIZONA HORSE PROPERTY HOME LOTSACREAGEONE 4 AC HORSE PROPERTY LEFT TOWN WATER, SOLD POWER, PIPE FENCE AND ALL USABLE. OTHERS TO SHOW WITH MORE OR LESS ACREAGE.Arizona is a Lifestyle.ArizonaRealCountry.com October 2020 55'