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Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Association

Who are we?

OREA is a group of friends and families who love horses and enjoy trail riding. We work with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to preserve, protect and improve your Ortonville Recreation Area (Hadley Hills) horse camping and riding experience. We currently have 65 family members and over 740 Facebook members.

OREA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.

Checkout our website at www.hadelyhills.com or view us on Facebook at OREA-Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Association.

The Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Campground and riding area is located at 5054 Fox Lake Rd. Ortonville, MI 48462.

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Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Association

OREA has developed a 5-year plan with a Vision, Mission, Guide and Foundation for how the association will operate. This 5-year plan also has goals for improvements to the trails, campground, and day use area.

OUR VISION:

To be the best equestrian campground and riding area in the eyes of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and our peers.

OUR MISSION:

To work in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, other equestrian associations, and our fellow horseback riders to improve, promote and preserve the campground and trail system in the Ortonville Recreation Area.

OUR GUIDE:

Focus on what is important and really matters.
Continually promote the use and enjoyment of the Ortonville Recreation Area by horseback riders and their families.
Continually search for ways we can improve the OREA membership experience.
Respond quickly to matters that are important to our members.
Be a helpful partner with the DNR and other Equestrian Associations.
Educate the public on the enjoyment and benefits of equestrian activities.
Develop friendly and cooperative relationships with other Equestrian Associations and fellow equine enthusiasts.
Promote, support, and earn the respect of other Equestrian Associations.

OUR FOUNDATION:

We Believe:

In always doing what is right.
In treating others how they would like to be treated.
In going above and beyond to provide assistance to our members in an effort to exceed their expectations.
In working together and helping each other get the job done.
In being open to new ideas.
In showing consideration and appreciation to others.
Networking and continual learning are integral to our continued improvement.
In holding ourselves to a higher standard.

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Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Association

2024 Events and Project Goals

OREA will be hosting one event..

Poker Ride May 25th

Build corrals at two additional campsites.

Build Kiosk in Campground west of trail entrance.

Relocate and add picket posts on campsite #2 and other sites as needed.

Install gravel to provide level parking area at 6 campsites for parking of camping trailers.

Receive DNR approval for Confidence Course and Kids loop.

Improve Day Use area to make it more inviting for day users

Install vault toilet
Add gravel and grade for proper drainage
Provide solid parking places for horse trailers
Designate parking area for hunters and hikers

Build rest areas at two locations.

Mounting block, hitching posts and picnic table
By lake on Trial 3A
Other location TBD

Complete clearing and open new trail east of Jasmond Rd

Add addition new trails.

Create Pine tree trail loop
Create trails on the south side of Fox Lake Road
Re-open existing trails

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Event Volunteer

Help with May 25th, 2024 Poker Ride:

Join pre-event work bees

Clearing trails
Installing Ribbons
Setting up obstacles
Preparing campground, pavilion, community bonfire area

Help during and after event

Setting up pavilion for event
Event registration
Cooking food
Being a runner helping were needed
Trail clean up

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer

Building Corrals
Building Kiosk
Relocate and add additional Picket Posts
Building Rest Areas
Clearing new trails
Clearing existing trails

If your interested in volunteering to help at an event or would like to get on OREA’s volunteer list for Work Bee’s please contact:

Dawn Cope, OREA President, at 586-255-8972 or by email at dawnmariecope@gmail.com.

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OREA Annual

Poker Ride

Venue: Ortonville Equestrian Campground

5054 Fox Lake Road Ortonville, MI 48462

Attendance: 75 riders with their families

Date: Saturday May 25th, 2024

Presenting Sponsor $1,000

Be Prominently Featured: Your name, logo and recognition will be on all event fliers, the OREA website, and the OREA Facebook page (Access to over 740 Facebook Members).

Recognition on Event Banners: Recognition during the event including a banner at the event Pavilion as well as branding printed onto the main access banner.

Exclusive Main Stage Recognition: Presenting sponsor will receive recognition at the presentation ceremony, dinner, and the evening community bonfire event.

Pavilion Sign: Your name and logo put on a sign and mounted on the front peek of the pavilion for one year.

Magazine Recognition: Presenting sponsor will be featured in an article in the Fall edition of Saddle Up Magazine.

Presenting sponsorship puts your company or organization up front and center before, during, and after one of OREA’s biggest events!

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Royal Flush Sponsor

$750

Name or logo on OREA Website and Facebook page
Name or logo prominently displayed on all event banners
Recognition on all event-related marketing
Honorable mention at the presentation ceremony, dinner, and the evening community bonfire event
Sign on Pavilion for one year

Straight Flush Sponsor

$500

Name or logo on OREA Website and Facebook page
Name or logo displayed on all event banners
Recognition on all event-related marketing
Honorable mention at the presentation ceremony, dinner, and the evening community bonfire event

Four of a Kind Sponsor

$250

Name or logo displayed on all event banners
Honorable mention at the presentation ceremony, dinner, and the evening community bonfire event.

Full House Sponsor

$125

Name or logo displayed on all event banners
Honorable mention at the presentation ceremony, dinner, and the evening community bonfire event.

All sponsorship level amounts are guidelines and may be tailored to meet your specific needs.

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Horse Corrals

Build Corrals at Two Additional Campsites

Cost Estimate: $1,000 for each corral

Gravel base for corrals:

Estimate 3.5 cubic yards per corral $350

Donation Opportunities for 2024 Projects

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Campground Kiosk

Kiosk to be located on the west side of the campground trail entrance

Cost estimate: $3,500

Donation Opportunities for 2024 Projects

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Relocate and add Picket Posts on campsite #2 and other sites as needed.

6 Picket Posts need to be relocated and others added at various campsites

Cost estimate: $500

Donation Opportunities for 2024 Projects

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Updated Campground Layout

Number of campsites reduced from 24 to 21 sites.
Renumber campsites
Install Parking Blocks at each horse trailer parking space.
Install 8” deep gravel parking spaces at all campsites.

Cost estimate: $1,000 for each campsite

Donation Opportunities for 2024 Projects

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Gravel Horse Trailer Parking Spaces at campsites with corrals

Install 12’ x 60’ x 8” gravel parking spaces at 6 campsites with corrals

Cost estimate: $1,000 for each campsite

Donation Opportunities for 2024 Projects

See campsite layout on previous slide

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Confidence Course and Kids Loop

Waiting on DNR approval

Various obstacles needed

Wood to build Bridge Walk
Material for gate
6 Large various size tractor tires
Rope Curtain
Mailbox
Wood for L Back Though
Wood for Teeter Totter

Donation Opportunities for 2024 Projects

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Day use area improvements

Donation Opportunities for 2024 Projects

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Day use area improvements

- See Google Map on previous page for details.

Add Pit Toilet by trail entrance

Cost estimate: $4,000

Bulldozer work:

Remove and level 1,318 cubic yards of topsoil
Level up to 3,300 tons of 1x3 aggregate and millings
Grade area for proper drainage

Screened Asphalt Millings:

Up to 1,800 tons needed

Hauling:

Up to 1,500 tons of 1x3 aggregate
Up to 1,800 tons of screened asphalt millings

Donation Opportunities for 2024 Projects

1x3 Aggregate Base:

Up to 1,500 tons needed

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Donation Opportunities for 2024 Projects

Build Rest Areas at 2 locations

Near Lake on Trail 3A
Other Location TBD

Mounting Steps

1 set needed at each location

Cost estimate for one: $ 150

Hitching Posts

1 set needed at each location

Cost estimate for one: $ 150

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Clear 2 miles of New Trail East of Jasmond Rd.

Volunteer help needed to clear trail
3 – 6” culverts needed
Stone needed on muddy section between Trail Marker #1 and Marker #2 where new trail joins existing trail

Stone estimate: 40 cubic yards

Donation Opportunities for 2024 Projects

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Mark and Clear New and Existing Trails

Pine Tree trail loop
Create Trails on south side of Fox Lake Rd.
Re-open existing trails

Volunteer help needed to clear trails

Donation Opportunities for 2024 Projects

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Other Donation Opportunities

Donations

May 25th, 2024 Poker Ride:

Event Signs and Banners
Items for the silent auction
Gifts at sign up
Food for the event
Prizes for winners
After Event show, demonstration or activity

Horse Trainer
Equipment Demonstrations
Knot Tying Class

Community Bonfire Activity

Singer or DJ
Storyteller
Bonfire Treats
Prizes for attendees

If your interested in making a donation noted above please contact:

Dawn Cope, OREA President, at 586-255-8972 or by email at dawnmariecope@gmail.com

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If you would like a personal visit, have any questions or would like to talk to someone about your donation please contact:

Dawn Cope, OREA President, at 586-255-8972 or by email at dawnmariecope@gmail.com

Donation Recognition for 2024 Projects

Donation of $1,000 or equal amount in materials, labor, equipment or hauling, for projects:

Permanent Plaque with your business or personal name installed on the project when completed.
Name on Kiosk donation board
Notification on OREA Facebook page
Notification on OREA website www.hadleyhills.com
Sign on campground pavilion for one year
Honorable mention at the project ribbon cutting

Donation of $500 or equal amount in materials, labor, equipment or hauling, for projects:

Permanent Plaque with your business or personal name installed on the project when completed.
Name on Kiosk donation board
Notification on OREA Facebook page
Notification on OREA website www.hadleyhills.com
Sign on campground pavilion for one year
Honorable mention at the project ribbon cutting

Donation of $250 or equal amount in materials, labor, equipment or hauling for projects:

Permanent Plaque with your business or personal name installed on the project when completed.
Name on Kiosk donation board
Notification on OREA Facebook page
Notification on OREA website www.hadleyhills.com
Honorable mention at the project ribbon cutting

Donation of $125 or equal amount in materials, labor, equipment or hauling for projects:

Name on Kiosk donation board
Notification on OREA Facebook page
Notification on OREA website www.hadleyhills.com
Honorable mention at the project ribbon cutting

Donations over $1,000 or equal amount in materials, labor, equipment or hauling, for projects: Please contact the OREA President at the contact information below for special consideration.

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Yes! I would like to support OREA:

Sponsor Event Amount

 Poker Ride (May) __________________

 Judged Trail Ride (September) __________________

Payment method: You can also sponsor by credit card on our website at hadleyhills.com

 Check (payable to: Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Association)

 Zelle

 Cash

Signature ___________________________________________________

Email address _______________________________________________

Donor Name ________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________

City, State ______Zip ______________

Phone ___________________________�

Option 1:

Complete and mail this page to:

OREA Sponsorship/Donation

2050 Mountain Estates Drive

Leonard, Mi 48367

All sponsorships and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Thank you for your generosity!

If you would like a personal visit, have any questions or would like to talk to someone about your sponsorship please contact:

Dawn Cope, OREA President, at 586-255-8972 or by email at dawnmariecope@gmail.com

Option 2:

Complete your sponsorship by credit card on our website at hadleyhills.com

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Donation Donation for: Amount

 ________________________________________ ________________

 Horse Corrals ________________________________________ ________________

 Campground Kiosk ________________________________________ ________________

 Relocation of Picket Posts ________________________________________ ________________

 Gravel RV Parking Spacing ________________________________________ ________________

 Confidence Course & Kids Loop ________________________________________ ________________

 Day Use Area Improvements ________________________________________ ________________

 Rest Areas at 2 Locations ________________________________________ ________________

 Clear New Trail East of Jasmond Rd. ________________________________________ ________________

 Other Donation ________________________________________ ________________

Yes! I would like to support OREA:

Payment method: You can also donate by credit card on our website at hadleyhills.com

 Check (payable to: Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Association)

 Zelle

 Cash

Signature ___________________________________________________

Email address _______________________________________________

Donor Name ________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________

City, State ______Zip ______________

Phone ___________________________�

Option 1:

Complete and mail this page to:

OREA Sponsorship/Donation

2050 Mountain Estates Drive

Leonard, Mi 48367

All sponsorships and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Thank you for your generosity!

If you would like a personal visit, have any questions or would like to talk to someone about your donation please contact:

Dawn Cope, OREA President, at 586-255-8972 or by email at dawnmariecope@gmail.com

Option 2:

Complete your donation by credit card on our website at hadleyhills.com