Riding to the Rescue CTR Update

The dealine for registrations, without a $10.00 "late fee" is approaching. Please let us know if you are coming. It will be a GREAT weekend. We must have a minimum number of pre-registrations, to continue, so sign up now. If you cannot attend, but would like to help the horses and ensure that we can afford to hold the ride next year, sponsorships (tax deductible to the rescue) are available.


Mark your calendars, and join us for our 4th annual

Riding to the Rescue CTR

June 3-5, 2011

Perry Lake State Park – Ozawakie, KS

Check-in begins on Friday afternoon, June 3rd

Pre-registration required.

To register, contact Hope White at Hope@electricaldevelopment.com or 913-238-9528.

***Be sure to be there so you don’t miss your chance to win one of two $250 gas cards!***

Riders interested in taking advantage of our weekend Meal Deal (catered Friday and Saturday supper + Sunday lunch) must register by May 25th. Cost is $25.

~Distance-only option available for riders interested in participating without entering into competition~

All proceeds from the ride will go directly to benefit the horses at Rainbow Meadows Equine Rescue and Retirement, Inc. Rainbow Meadows is a 501(c)(3) public charity whose mission is to provide a safe haven for abused, neglected and abandoned horses. All services provided by Rainbow Meadows are funded entirely by gifts and donations, and all contributions are tax deductible.

For more information about the ride or Rainbow Meadows, visit our home page at www.rainbowmeadowsranch.com/rescue.htm or call Karen Everhart at 620-725-3402.


Volunteers and Sponsorships:

We are still in need of volunteers who are willing support our efforts to put on a GREAT NATRC ride, all while raising money for the horses at Rainbow Meadows! Open spots include judges’ secretaries, P & R workers, and in-camp volunteers. Contact Karen Everhart at karen.everhart@rainbowmeadowsranch.com or 620-725-3402 if you want to lend a hand!

In addition, the rescue is seeking sponsors to assist in underwriting the expenses of this event. Here are some sponsorship opportunities:

1- $50 will provide snacks and drinks for the P and R teams and the judges
2- $200 will provide the airfare for one judge to be flown in
3- $100 will underwrite the cost of award ribbons
4- $150 will underwrite the cost of t-shirts for all riders and volunteers as a "thank you" for their attendance
5- $150 will underwrite the cost of Port-a John's for the weekend
6- $400 will underwrite the cost of insurance and park fees for the weekend
7- Any dollar amount will reduce the amount the rescue must commit to making this weekend a success for the riders AND the horses

Please consider a donation to Rainbow Meadows to support this fun event!

NW: Owyhee Fandango

Owyhee Fandango - May 27, 28, 29 - Oreana, Idaho

http://www.endurance.net/international/USA/2011Fandango/

Online Entry is open - use this form, it's easy!

Hoof trimming and hoof protection clinic and demo
Thursday 9am to noon

Thursday evening: Wine & Cheese Welcome Party - sponsored by Vettec!

Come join us for another Fandango! Three days of riding in the Owyhee back country - from the high country juniper forests and magnificent rock formations - to the grand Snake River canyon at 2000ft elevation. Springtime weather - This is a beautiful time in the Owyhees with grass and wild flowers, water in the creeks and snow on the mountains.

Friday - 25/50 miles

Saturday - 25/50 miles

Sunday - 30/60/80/100 miles - River Run! (revised).

Every day a different trail!


Day 1: Alder Creek 25/50 - you'll feel like you're in the wilderness with several creek crossings, sweeping views, beautiful rock formations and canyons. All holds will be out of camp. see map and details


Day 2: Hart Creek / Birds of Prey 25/50 - ride two large loops; south of camp into the rugged Hart Creek drainage, and north of camp to the Birds of Prey area with soft trails and sand washes. One half-way hold in camp. see map and details


Day 3 Trail & distance Revisions!
(see map for details)
Day 3: Snake River Run 30/60/80/100 - (revised for 2011) This will be a special trail along the Oregon Trail to the Snake River. Ride below the canyon walls, by ancient petroglyphs and old homesteads. A day of beatiful scenery, river wildlife and great footing for the horses! see map and details

SE: Hallelujah Again Cancelled

The Hallelujah Again 25/50 ride on October 29 in Camden, SC has been cancelled due to loss of trail.

SW: Black Mesa/Oatman 25/50 Rescheduled

The Black Mesa/Oatman 25/50 in Yucca, AZ has been rescheduled for May 21. Contact ride manager Chuck Dent at kbarmfeedstore at gmail.com for more information.

MT: Turtle Mountain postponed

The May 14 and 15 Turtle Mountain 25/50 in Manitoba has been postponed due to flooding. Watch for new dates!

MT: Fort Howes

On-Line entries are available for the Fort Howes Endurance Rides at forthowes.net (forthowes 'dot' net).

Ride dates this year are June 11-12. Location is near Ashland, Montana. Saturday we'll be hosting a 35, 50, and 75. On Sunday we're hosting a 55 and 100. Saturday's 50 will serve as the AHA Region 6 Championship with Sunday's 55 and 100 serving as AHA Local Rides. As usual our 50, 55, 75, and 100 are also FEI rides with Open and Young Rider Divisions.

Trails circle out of basecamp onto the Custer National Forest with all checks in camp. Trails consist of unimproved jeep roads, cow trails, open meadows, and very little gravel roads. Basecamp is at 3,300 feet with trails climbing 1000' feet overall.

We offer a HUGH basecamp with more than ample parking for every size rig imaginable...Dinner on Friday night includes sirloin steaks, potatoes, salad, veggies, and dessert. Saturday we'll have hamburgers/hotdogs on the grill.

Looking forward to seeing our old friends and welcoming new ones!

Bill and Jan Stevens

CT: Jo Tate Memorial Ride I & II

JO TATE MEMORIAL RIDE I&II
35/50/100 Sat. 15/35/50 Sun.
35 miles is an elevator both days
Sanctioned by AERC, OCER & MOTDRA

May 28 & 29, 2011
WHERE: Flag Springs Cons. Area, West of Washburn, Mo.
VETERINARIANS: Dr. Leon Self, & Dr. Jeanie Hauser



NEW…….15 miles introductory/fun ride $35/$30

NO DOGS ANYWHERE IN CAMP EXCEPT AT YOUR OWN TRAILERS!!
Start times: 100 milers- 3:00am 50 milers- 6:00am 35 milers-7:00am 15 milers-9:00. All vet checks in camp. Limited water in camp, bring plenty of horse & human water. This is a beautiful trail to ride, from fast to slow, rocky to smooth. Plenty of water on trail, no bogs or mud. Three different loops. Please let me know if you are a new rider to this sport.

DIRECTIONS: South of Cassville on 37 to Washburn. West on 90 approx. 2½ miles to UU. Right on UU to Flag Springs sign. Turn left onto dirt road at Flag Spring sign, at “ Y” stay to the right and continue to camp. If coming from the east on I-44 take exit 44(H, Monett, Mt. Vernon), follow H to Monett, go west on 60 to 37 south. From North & West, go south on 59 (old alternate 71) to 60. Go east on 60 to 37 then south.

POT LUCK SUPPER will be after the last 50 milers finish on Saturday. Riders & families that arrive on Sat. for the Sunday ride are encouraged to join everyone for the potluck also. Sunday night potluck if we can all scrape up enough energy and leftovers. We always have!! (Gives time for management to get paperwork done)!!! Awards for ALL will be after supper!! If you must leave early please make arrangements for someone to pick up your things. Negative coggins required and health certificate for out of state horses.

IF YOU WILL BE ARRIVING IN CAMP BEFORE FRIDAY, MAY 27 CALL ME. IF YOU ARE IN THE WRONG SPOT YOU WILL BE ASKED TO MOVE.

JODI HESS-SCHLUP & ALLISON SCHLUP
417 548-2547 jotatemem@yahoo.com NEW E-MAIL !!!! 417 850-9589
All AERC and OCER rules and guidelines will govern this ride.

****RSVP - VERY IMPORTANT!!!!! THANK YOU****