The Hancock County OHC chapter had a total of 6,825 miles for the 2006 year.  The top rider was Frank Van Den Eyne with 1,125 miles.  Tami Pickert and Nancy Banks tied for second with each riding 925 miles.

Van Buren Park had the most ridden miles at 2,377 with Oak Openings at 1,364.

I would like to congratulate everyone for keeping track of their miles and hope everyone continues to do so.  You have had a great first year!!  Let's try for an even better 2007 year.

All 58 OHC Chapters log there miles, believe me it's not because we have nothing better to do, it's not for the cute patches, It's not a contest to see who can out do the other. It's to do our part to help ensure OUR RIGHT TO RIDE IN THE STATE OF  OHIO.

In 2005 the members of the OHC reported 317,383 miles  to The Ohio Department of Natural  Resources. Our local Northwest trails make the list  with  Oak Openings a total of 7,601, members reported a total of 6,107 at Van Buren State Park, and Edison Woods with 454.

You can find all the park miles listed on the State Web page under the Forms and Information page.

Goals and Definitions

Our Trail Mileage Program has two goals.  First, to provide The Ohio Horseman's Council with documented and quantified support to maintain, improve, and expand the trail systems/facilities in Ohio.  Second, to recognize individuals who have reached various levels of enjoyment and/or accomplishment with their horse(s) that all horsemen respect and admire. 

Reportable trail mileage is miles ridden on trails that traverse multiple types of terrain.  Miles ridden in an arena, small field, or on a track do not qualify.  However, because some areas of the state have only limited trail systems, miles ridden on county and state roadways are reportable trail miles. 

Park and forest trail miles are miles ridden on a legally designated trail in any park or forest owned by a city, a county, the state  of Ohio, or the federal government within the state of Ohio.  Park and forest miles are reported as PK/FRST. 

Public and private trail miles are miles ridden on a trail that is open to the general public and is owned by an individual or organization.  A fee to use these trails may or may not be required.  Miles ridden on rails-to-trails, county and state roadways are also considered public trail miles.  Private trail miles are miles ridden on a trail that is NOT open to the general public and is owned by an individual or organization.  Public and private miles are reported as PUB/PRV. 

Out-of-state trail miles are miles ridden on trails that match any of the above criteria but, are ridden in a state other than Ohio.  Out-of-state miles are reported as STX.