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Mosby's Men Ride 2009
In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the creation of Fauquier County, Virginia
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In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the formation of the Black Horse Cavalry
Preparations for the Ride by members of the Civil War reenacting unit that portrays the Black Horse Cavalry
a Virginia militia unit prior to the Civil War
from Warrenton, Virginia
later to become Company H. of the 4th Virginia Cavalry Regiment
Fourth Regiment Virginia Cavalry, Inc.
NOTICE: Ride shortened by weather. (added 9/30/09)
Although participants in the ride know, for those interested that may not already know, the Ride was shortened because of weather. After the parade and after lunch on Saturday, while still picketed at the National Guard Armory, it began to rain alternating between a drizzle and a hard rain. We were advised that the weather forecast was for the rain to continue through the day, evening, and into the night with over 2 inches expected to fall. (Apparently the forecast was correct as the area did receive over 2 inches of rain). If we had continued we would have arrived at the dinner area completely wet, had to wait wet for darkness, ride in the dark through wet woods, try to keep torches lit as we rode the length of Pignut Mtn. and arrived well after dark in wet clothes without dry replacements.
Although we could possibly have gotten all of us in the barn (that the owner's had so carefully cleared just in case), we would still have been wet. Clearly there was a probability of riders becoming sick from the conditions.
Horses might have slipped on the wet slopes we would have encountered and either horses or riders might have been injured some distance from where emergency personnel could reach us via vehicle.
Although we were mostly riding through areas of property that we somewhat remote, some portions went across owner's lawns and other places that with wet ground would be damaged by the feet of almost 100 horses passing.
Although it was a hard decision, all the commanders agreed that the balance of the ride had to be cancelled and we shuttled drivers to Great Meadow to pick up their rigs. We were tired and sore as we returned home but grateful for the welcome that the people we had been able to see gave to all riders. We regret that those on the balance of the route were not able to see us what was probably the largest number of Cavalry riders assembled in the area since the Civil War. We also regret the preparations many did in anticipation of the ride that we did not use. Thanks to all that participated and to all that helped.
Downloadable files:
Registration:
Registration FORM in PDF format Click here last revision 8-01-09
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Registration FORM in MS Word Click here last revision 8-01-09
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Liability Release FORM - PDF Click here last revision 8-01-09
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Liability Release FORM - Word Click here last revision 8-01-09
Directions to Start point - Word Click here last revision 9-17-09 Presque' Isle
Letter of Instructions - Word Click here last revision 9-18-09
Picture of house - Presque' Isle Click here Cira 1823 (if not working yet, see below)
This information is subject to change,. Last edited:Thursday, October 1, 2009. For further information by email: blackhorsecavalry@hotmail.com
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