General Information

WHAT YOUR ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:
Admission includes three meals a day, a campsite with electric hookup (water hookup also available in some areas), unlimited use of our indoor arena, and daily entertainment including HORSE SHOWS, DANCING, SWIMMING, HORSE SALE, TACK SALE, NASHVILLE ENTERTAINERS, AND ORGANIZED RIDES EACH DAY. ALL SCHEDULED EVENTS ARE LIMITED TO REGISTERED GUESTS ONLY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF JULY AND SEPTEMBER! THERE ARE NO TICKET SALES FOR CONCERTS EXCEPT IN JULY AND SEPTEMBER! Firewood, hay, feed, and stall bedding are not included in the admission price. Our electrical hookups are equipped with two 30-amp breakers and will allow 15-amp service per trailer, if your trailer uses more than 15 amps you may not be able to run some electrical appliances safely! Please keep this in mind when deciding what to bring with you.

WHAT YOU NEED TO PROVIDE
You will need to bring your own sleeping facility, horse, tack, feed, hay, and bedding. We will have feed, bedding, and hay available to purchase upon arrival if you don’t want to haul it. AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2009 EVERY GUEST WILL BE REQUIRED TO USE DEHYDRATED PELLET BEDDING. YOU MAY BRING THIS TYPE BEDDING FROM HOME OR PURCHASE IT ON SITE. ALL OTHER TYPES OF BEDDING (straw, wood shavings, sawdust, etc.) ARE NOT ALLOWED! It is advisable to bring a raincoat, rubber boots, blankets, warm clothing, tennis shoes, an extension cord and water hose (minimum 100’ each), a hay bag, water bucket, stall cleaning tools, and a camera.

** Please note these prices are only an average cost. Prices may vary depending on the market price.

STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR ANIMALS
The state of Missouri requires every horse and mule traveling in Missouri to have a current NEGATIVE COGGINS TEST in order to travel legally. Missouri requires that a coggins test be run annually to be current. You will be asked to show these papers upon entering our grounds and before you will be allowed to register. This is a state law and is strictly enforced by Cross Country Trail Ride. Out of state animals will also need an official 30 day health certificate which will need to be filled out by your veterinarian to cover your stay in Missouri and your trip home. Health papers are valid for 30 days from the date they are received.

STALLS
We have 3,007 barn stalls available to rent. The barn stalls are 7’x10’, covered, with a gate and a feed box. We require the use of stalls and do not allow picket lines, panels, or pens of any type. Stalls may be reserved for the use of animals only; we do not allow you to use stalls to store extra hay, grain, bedding, or tack. The stall fees are $15 per stall which covers the length of your stay.

THE TRAILS (Please click here to view our trail map)
Our trails consist mostly of old logging roads through some of the most scenic country in the beautiful Missouri Ozarks. They will take riders across the Jack’s Fork and Current Rivers which are known throughout the country as two of the most pristine and scenic rivers in the United States. They are well cut, but the terrain is rocky and very hilly; most horses will require shoes. Even the most inexperienced rider can ride the trails without danger of injury.

HOW EARLY CAN I ARRIVE?

Event Date	Arrival Date
May 6-12, 2012	April 20, 2012
May 25-28, 2012	No reservations accepted!
June 10-16, 2012	May 25, 2012
June 27-30, 2012	No reservations accepted!
August 5-11, 2012	July 20, 2012
August 31-September 3, 2012	No reservations accepted!
September 30-October 6, 2012	September 14, 2012
October 21-27, 2012	October 5, 2012

There is no extra charge for arriving early, but you will be required to provide your own meals. We also ask that you please abide by the dates we have set for arriving for each event scheduled; gates open at 8:00 a.m. We have a limited amount of time between events to get the grounds back in order and be ready for the next group to arrive. We cannot be ready if we have campers here before the arrival date specified, so please follow the dates shown above. You may stay over 1 extra day at the end of the event, but we cannot allow you to stay longer as we are preparing for the next group that we have scheduled!

CAN WE RENT A CAMPER?
Yes. Contact Allen Ramsey (573) 226-5547 or Keith Smith (573) 226-5650 between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

MAY I BRING MY DOG?
You may bring dogs during events held Memorial Day, July, and September only! During these events all dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. We do not allow dogs inside any of our buildings including the arena. NO DOGS WILL BE ALLOWED INSIDE OUR FACILITY DURING THE MONTHS OF MAY, JUNE, AUGUST, and OCTOBER. Sorry, no exceptions for house or lap dogs.

VISITOR'S POLICY

We allow visitors on specific days during each event. Visitors passes are allowed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during week long events only. There will be no visitor's passes during any weekend events. A $50 deposit per visitor is required, which is then returned when the visitor checks out on time. The deposit is forfeited for late departures. A credit or debit card will be required for the deposit. No charges will be applied unless visitors do not check out in the office or depart after 6:00 p.m. Any visitors choosing to remain overnight will be charged the pro-rated fee from the date of their arrival. Visitors are not welcome to participate in the evening activities available to our registered guests. Visitors may ride while visiting our facility, but may not bring their own horses in with them to ride for the day. Please visit event pages for more specific information regarding visitor's passes.

MOTELS
We recommend the following motels which are located about 1/2 mile from our campground in Eminence. Please call at least 4 months in advance as there is limited space available and they tend to fill up quickly during our busy season! All of these motels are nice, clean, and the staff is very friendly.

 

CAMPGROUND FACILITIES
For your convenience we have a shower house with 20 stalls on each side. The building is equipped with mirrors, sinks, and electrical outlets for hair dryers and other accessories. A 63,000 square foot indoor riding arena to be used at your discretion, an air-conditioned restaurant with wireless internet service available free of charge, a large western store which carries women's, men's, and children's western apparel and accessories, a nice tack store which will supply any needs you may have in the way of equipment or tack; hay, grain, and stall bedding for your animal, and a photographer who will be taking candid photos all week which will be available for sale the following day or posed photos by appointment. Our campground is approximately 75 acres. There is electricity throughout and water hookup in most areas (please bring a minimum of 100' electrical cord and water hose). We have trucks available to empty your sewage holding tank when needed. The charge is $20 per load and you may contact the staff at the front gate to request this service.

WHERE IS EMINENCE?
Eminence is located approximately 175 miles south of St. Louis, 130 miles southeast of Springfield, 300 miles southeast of Kansas City, and 130 miles west of Cape Girardeau. Cross Country Trail Ride facility is located 1 mile north of Eminence off Highway 19. It is set on the banks of the Jack’s Fork River and we have several swimming areas available. (Please click on any of the cities listed for a map with directions).

WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO RECEIVE AN ATTENDANCE BUCKLE?

In order to receive your attendance buckle you must attend for 5 years, not consecutively, and be registered for at least 3 days at one event. If you arrive late and would like that event to count as a year toward your buckle you may pay for the extra days you need at the time you register. You will not be allowed to go back at a later date and pay for these days in order to receive a buckle! We do not allow you to register unborn children. The buckle presentation is held on Thursday evening during the months of May, June, August, and October. We do not have a buckle presentation ceremony during the events held Memorial Day, July, September, and Late Fall. During these events you will pick up your buckle at the front gate or office. It is not mandatory that you receive your buckle during the presentation ceremony. You may pick it up in the front office any time during the week.

QUESTIONS
For further information or phone reservations call (573) 226-3492 or write Cross Country Trail Ride – PO Box 15 – Eminence, MO 65466. Our office hours during the season are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding holidays. We maintain the same office hours during the off-season (November through March), but may be unavailable on some days when an answering machine will be available for you to leave a message.

 

 

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