As you all no doubt recall, in 2015, for the first time in over 30 years, Old Selam had to be canceled due to nearby forest fires. Once again in 2016, the planets aligned and Idaho is besieged by one of the largest fires in the United States. Known as the Pioneer Fire, while the fire is at least eight miles from ride camp, the area of impact/closure includes not only Old Selam ride camp but the bulk of the trails.
Out of the nearby ashes, Old Selam will arise like the mythical Phoenix, albeit our tail feathers are a bit scorched.
After much furrowing of brows and gnashing of teeth, Southwest Idaho Trail and Distance Riders decided, in lieu of canceling the event a second time, to move the venue to Council, Idaho, (NOT CAMBRIDGE) where Friends of the Weiser River Trail has graciously agreed to provide the trail.
We are trimming the ride back to a single day trail ride, 25 and 50, on SUNDAY, September 4. We will camp at the fair and rodeo grounds in Council, Idaho, on highway 95 just north of town (where we camped in past years for the Weiser River Trail Endurance Ride). The trail will be on an old rail bed, running north, much of the trail along a river, all of the trail very scenic. There will be one out vet check for each distance. HOOF PROTECTION IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. This is an old rail bed and while there are sections with absolutely no rocks, you can be assured that there WILL be rocks.
I will be putting together a new flyer and should have that for you in the next couple of days, but meanwhile, if you plan on attending, please RSVP bbbivens@icehouse.net so we can get a head count.
OTHER DETAILS:
• Vets Robert Washington and Keith Ruble
• Pot luck awards Sunday evening after the last 50 finishes
• Start time 7 a.m. for the 50s, to be determined for the 25s
• Weed free hay not required
Thursday, 4 August 2016
NW: Aspen Lake
Hello everyone: Aspen Lake ride is approaching fast, Aug 27th. We need volunteers, for pulsing (in cam and out vet check), timers (easy job), hauling water(delivering water to the water stops on trail) requires a truck. Sandwich makers for lunches (lunch for volunteers, vets, ride management), we supply the makin's. There are many I have left out. So please come and volunteer, without volunteers there would be no rides.
Great rustic/dry camping, easy access for large rigs. No corrals so plan accordingly. Bring plenty of people water, horse water supplied (THURS EVENING AND FRI AND SAT), for those of you coming early. Potluck Fri and Sat. Bring a dish to share.
50 and 30 mile sanctioned ride, 10 mile fun ride. All horses need to check in Fri evening. fun riders need to check in Fri evening, fun riders please call if you want to ride and cannot come in Fri evening.
Would appreciate someone to stick close to me to possibly take over the ride next year, or at least be assist ride manager. Birthdays have a way of taking advantage, and there is a great need for ride managers for the Southern Oregon rides.
Diana Aldridge
diana.aldridge1551@gmail.com
Great rustic/dry camping, easy access for large rigs. No corrals so plan accordingly. Bring plenty of people water, horse water supplied (THURS EVENING AND FRI AND SAT), for those of you coming early. Potluck Fri and Sat. Bring a dish to share.
50 and 30 mile sanctioned ride, 10 mile fun ride. All horses need to check in Fri evening. fun riders need to check in Fri evening, fun riders please call if you want to ride and cannot come in Fri evening.
Would appreciate someone to stick close to me to possibly take over the ride next year, or at least be assist ride manager. Birthdays have a way of taking advantage, and there is a great need for ride managers for the Southern Oregon rides.
Diana Aldridge
diana.aldridge1551@gmail.com
Friday, 29 July 2016
W: 2016 Virginia City entry and brochure now available
July 29 2016
This year's Virginia City 100 will be held on September 17th. This will be the first year that Crysta Turnage has taken over as ride manager from Connie Creech. The ride entry, current Triple Crown standings, as well as historical stats on past winners, BC winners, Triple Crown winners, and buckle winners can be found here.
(It's not too late! There are currently three eligible teams who have not yet nominated themselves for Triple Crown).
Thursday, 23 June 2016
MT: AERC National Championships
Are you planning on coming to Antelope Island Endurance Ride (Utah) for the National Championship ride? We now have entry forms ready for you to fill out and send into us. I know we are a few months out, but this is the time to start thinking about the ride and getting it locked in on the calendar. We will have the NC50 on Thursday (8th), a NON-NC (not associated with the NC) LD on Friday (9th) & the NC100 on the 10th of September. We will be having our basecamp at the historical Garr Ranch with plenty of parking for all size of rigs. We (Tonya Cmannie, Shirley Fox Brown & Jeffrey L. Stuart) hope that you will come to "Our" island to share in this fabulous opportunity to ride ride the National Championship ride with us. For more information and registration, see:
http://antelopeislandride.weebly.com/registration.html
Thursday, 2 June 2016
W: NASTR 30/50/75
The Nevada All-State Trail Riders would like to invite you to attend the 32nd Annual NASTR 30/50/75 Mile Endurance Ride, the 2nd ride of the NASTR Triple Crown.
The entry is attached but you can also find it at our website, http://www.nastr.org/ and the AERC calendar page https://aerc.org/static/rideFlyers/2016NASTR.pdf
As many of you know the ride location has changed this year and we are very excited to be holding it at Scout Camp, in the Carson River Ranch area of Fort Churchill State Historic Park, Silver Springs, Nevada, the site of the fall High Desert Ride Series. Nancy Upham has graciously allowed NASTR to continue the use of this wonderful trail.
We look forward to seeing you all June 25th !!!
LOCATION / DIRECTIONS: The Scout Camp, in the Carson River Ranch area of Fort Churchill State Historic Park, Silver Springs, NV. Camp is located approximately 11 miles south of Silver Springs (where you may find fuel, groceries, feed, and auto supplies) via US-95 ALT. Just south of Buckland Station on the banks of the Carson River turn east onto Simpson Rd (the Pony Express Route). Follow the Pony Express Route 1¼ miles east and turn left through the cattle guard into the Scout Camp. Ride Camp is open from Friday thru Sunday. Scout Camp is located adjacent to the Carson River. It is a large, dispersed camping area that includes picnic tables, fire rings with grill tops, two vault toilets, and multiple horse corrals.
Scout Camp is a carry-in, carry-out trash area. Horse manure needs to be picked up and carried out, or disposed of in the designated manure dump.
HISTORY: The Carson River Ranches were acquired for public recreation in 1990, providing the first-ever opportunity to connect state park units. In 1994, the State of Nevada purchased the 3,229 acres of ranch land along the Carson River corridor between the Fort Churchill State Historic Park and the Lahontan State Recreational Area. Included in that purchase was the Bucklands Pony Express Station, which was restored and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.
NASTR TRAILS PROJECT: In 1998 -1999, NASTR members provided volunteer trail building labor for the project at several work parties. The project included clearing and signage for seven trail heads, a rest room and horse corrals, camp areas and approximately 30 miles of trail connecting the two State Park units, as well as BLM lands. The trails accommodate nonmotorized users, equestrians, hikers, 4-h campers, hunters, mountain bikers and educational activities and canoeing on the Carson River.
PARK RULES: All vehicles are subject to park fees, payable by cash or check only. Day Use NV Resident $5/vehicle/day ($7 nonresident). Overnight Camping NV Resident $12/vehicle/day ($14 non-resident). Quiet hours are in effect from 10pm - 7am. Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6-ft or contained inside a vehicle; owners are responsible for cleaning up pet waste. Fires are restricted to portable stoves and grills or fire rings provided by the Park; cutting, gathering, or removal of wood or plant material is not permitted. Leave no trace; please leave the area as clean or cleaner than you found it.
TRAIL DESCRIPTION: The 75 mile ride will consist of two 30 mile loops and a 15 mile loop with two out of camp vet checks. The 50 mile ride will consist of a 30 mile and a 20 mile loop with an out of camp vet check. The 30 mile ride will consist of one 30 mile loop with an out of camp vet check. The trail traverses winding single track trail along the Carson River under the mighty cottonwood trees. Riders will enjoy scenic canyon climbs, desert washes, natural springs, stock tanks and dry lake terrain over jeep roads. The majority of the footing is sandy without many rocks, mostly flat with few climbs. Crews will have access to all away-vet checks. Hay and water will be provided by ride management at away-vet checks.
PRE-RIDE VET CHECK: Friday, June 24th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Head Control Judge is Susan McCartney DVM, assisting will be Marcia Smith, DVM. All horses must be pre-vetted and numbered before starting the ride. A pre-ride meeting will be held approximately at 7:00 p.m.
STARTING TIMES: 75 mile ride - 5:00 a.m., 50 mile ride -6:00 a.m., 30 mile ride -8:00 a.m.
AWARDS: Completion awards will be given to all successful finishers on all three rides. There will also be awards for the Overall Winner, 1st in each weight division, 1st Junior, Best Condition and Top Ten for both the 75 and 50 mile rides. A Best Condition Award will be given on the 30 mile ride. Please pick up your awards if you are not staying for the awards presentation, or have someone pick them up for you, otherwise they will be forfeited.
MEALS: A barbeque dinner will be served on Saturdaystarting from 4:00 p.m. for riders and volunteers. Additional dinner tickets can be purchased for $10.00. Please purchase tickets included on the entry form, so that we can get a head count. The Ride results and awards presentation for the 30 and 50 mile ride will be announced at 6:30 p.m. 75 milers may serve themselves dinner after they finish and may pick up their award at that time.
ENTRY FEES:
75 mile ride - $95.00 pre-entry, $110.00 after 6/18/16postmark
50 mile ride - $90.00 pre-entry, $105.00 after 6/18/16postmark
30 mile ride - $85.00 pre-entry, $100.00 after 6/18/16postmark
Juniors ride free with a sponsor. All non-AERC members must pay an additional $15.00. Cancellations by 6/22/16will receive a full refund. After 6/22/16 all but $20.00 will be refunded. No Shows will not receive a refund. A $25.00 fee will be charged for any returned checks. Checks will not be cashed until after the ride.
Karon Dutcher - Ride Manager
karondutcher@gmail.com
Phone (775) 690-2033
Connie Creech - Ride Secretary
connielou@prodigy.net
4071 Center Drive
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone (775) 882-6591
The entry is attached but you can also find it at our website, http://www.nastr.org/ and the AERC calendar page https://aerc.org/static/rideFlyers/2016NASTR.pdf
As many of you know the ride location has changed this year and we are very excited to be holding it at Scout Camp, in the Carson River Ranch area of Fort Churchill State Historic Park, Silver Springs, Nevada, the site of the fall High Desert Ride Series. Nancy Upham has graciously allowed NASTR to continue the use of this wonderful trail.
We look forward to seeing you all June 25th !!!
LOCATION / DIRECTIONS: The Scout Camp, in the Carson River Ranch area of Fort Churchill State Historic Park, Silver Springs, NV. Camp is located approximately 11 miles south of Silver Springs (where you may find fuel, groceries, feed, and auto supplies) via US-95 ALT. Just south of Buckland Station on the banks of the Carson River turn east onto Simpson Rd (the Pony Express Route). Follow the Pony Express Route 1¼ miles east and turn left through the cattle guard into the Scout Camp. Ride Camp is open from Friday thru Sunday. Scout Camp is located adjacent to the Carson River. It is a large, dispersed camping area that includes picnic tables, fire rings with grill tops, two vault toilets, and multiple horse corrals.
Scout Camp is a carry-in, carry-out trash area. Horse manure needs to be picked up and carried out, or disposed of in the designated manure dump.
HISTORY: The Carson River Ranches were acquired for public recreation in 1990, providing the first-ever opportunity to connect state park units. In 1994, the State of Nevada purchased the 3,229 acres of ranch land along the Carson River corridor between the Fort Churchill State Historic Park and the Lahontan State Recreational Area. Included in that purchase was the Bucklands Pony Express Station, which was restored and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.
NASTR TRAILS PROJECT: In 1998 -1999, NASTR members provided volunteer trail building labor for the project at several work parties. The project included clearing and signage for seven trail heads, a rest room and horse corrals, camp areas and approximately 30 miles of trail connecting the two State Park units, as well as BLM lands. The trails accommodate nonmotorized users, equestrians, hikers, 4-h campers, hunters, mountain bikers and educational activities and canoeing on the Carson River.
PARK RULES: All vehicles are subject to park fees, payable by cash or check only. Day Use NV Resident $5/vehicle/day ($7 nonresident). Overnight Camping NV Resident $12/vehicle/day ($14 non-resident). Quiet hours are in effect from 10pm - 7am. Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6-ft or contained inside a vehicle; owners are responsible for cleaning up pet waste. Fires are restricted to portable stoves and grills or fire rings provided by the Park; cutting, gathering, or removal of wood or plant material is not permitted. Leave no trace; please leave the area as clean or cleaner than you found it.
TRAIL DESCRIPTION: The 75 mile ride will consist of two 30 mile loops and a 15 mile loop with two out of camp vet checks. The 50 mile ride will consist of a 30 mile and a 20 mile loop with an out of camp vet check. The 30 mile ride will consist of one 30 mile loop with an out of camp vet check. The trail traverses winding single track trail along the Carson River under the mighty cottonwood trees. Riders will enjoy scenic canyon climbs, desert washes, natural springs, stock tanks and dry lake terrain over jeep roads. The majority of the footing is sandy without many rocks, mostly flat with few climbs. Crews will have access to all away-vet checks. Hay and water will be provided by ride management at away-vet checks.
PRE-RIDE VET CHECK: Friday, June 24th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Head Control Judge is Susan McCartney DVM, assisting will be Marcia Smith, DVM. All horses must be pre-vetted and numbered before starting the ride. A pre-ride meeting will be held approximately at 7:00 p.m.
STARTING TIMES: 75 mile ride - 5:00 a.m., 50 mile ride -6:00 a.m., 30 mile ride -8:00 a.m.
AWARDS: Completion awards will be given to all successful finishers on all three rides. There will also be awards for the Overall Winner, 1st in each weight division, 1st Junior, Best Condition and Top Ten for both the 75 and 50 mile rides. A Best Condition Award will be given on the 30 mile ride. Please pick up your awards if you are not staying for the awards presentation, or have someone pick them up for you, otherwise they will be forfeited.
MEALS: A barbeque dinner will be served on Saturdaystarting from 4:00 p.m. for riders and volunteers. Additional dinner tickets can be purchased for $10.00. Please purchase tickets included on the entry form, so that we can get a head count. The Ride results and awards presentation for the 30 and 50 mile ride will be announced at 6:30 p.m. 75 milers may serve themselves dinner after they finish and may pick up their award at that time.
ENTRY FEES:
75 mile ride - $95.00 pre-entry, $110.00 after 6/18/16postmark
50 mile ride - $90.00 pre-entry, $105.00 after 6/18/16postmark
30 mile ride - $85.00 pre-entry, $100.00 after 6/18/16postmark
Juniors ride free with a sponsor. All non-AERC members must pay an additional $15.00. Cancellations by 6/22/16will receive a full refund. After 6/22/16 all but $20.00 will be refunded. No Shows will not receive a refund. A $25.00 fee will be charged for any returned checks. Checks will not be cashed until after the ride.
Karon Dutcher - Ride Manager
karondutcher@gmail.com
Phone (775) 690-2033
Connie Creech - Ride Secretary
connielou@prodigy.net
4071 Center Drive
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone (775) 882-6591
Wednesday, 25 May 2016
W: Gold Country
The Gold Country Endurance ride is July 9 in the beautiful El Dorado National Forest. The ride begins and ends at the Dru Barner Equestrian Camp ground six miles east of Georgetown, CA. Our trails are beautiful and our volunteers are over the top! No crew needed, we take care of everything! Great ride for newbies, tough but no cliffs, well marked trails and an amazing Veterinary team. Dinner this year is catered Mexican Food and they do a great job! Pictures coming soon! The park has been closed for tree removal but reopens this weekend for the GDETF fun ride. For more information go to GCER.org. See you there!
http://gcer.org/
http://gcer.org/
Saturday, 30 April 2016
NW: Mt Adams
Date: May 21, 2016
Vets: Head Vet/Control Judge: Mike Vanzwol, DVM
Control Veterinarians: Gordon Bunting, DVM, and others TBD
Ride Camp:
The ride camp is located in a large grass meadow near the Mt Adams Horse Camp. Weather can be very chilly at night, com come prepared! No open camp fires! There will be a communal fire ring near the vetting area. Ride management approved enclosed fires will be allowed.
Rules:
All AERC/PNER rules apply.
Manure removal services will again be offered by the Midnight Riders 4-H Club from Trout Lake. If you choose not to donate to the club, you will need to take your horse’s manure home with you since it’s USFS rules that all manure is removed from the field after the ride. Thank you for donating to the club!
Certified weed free hay is required on all USFS lands. We will have a limited amount of certified weed free hay available for $14/bale. Please reserve yours asap by sending Darlene a message asap! Most feed stores also carry certified weed free hay.
No loose dogs – please leash or contain
Fees:
Trail/Introductory Ride – $30
30 miler – $90
55 miler – $100
80 miler – $115
100 miler – $145
Discounts available!
$10 discount for PNER members (must show PNER card!)
50% discount for Jr riders & Senior Citizens (70+)
50% discount for PNER Ride Managers (Reciprocal)
Directions:
From Oregon I-84
Take exit 64, Hood River
Cross Columbia River, via toll bridge
West on Hwy 14 ~1mi
North on Alt Hwy 141 ~4 miles
Continue North on Hwy 141 ~20 miles to Trout Lake
In Trout Lake, bear right at the service station/cafe (Andy’s) and follow signs and ribbons to the ride camp. While there, stop in and treat yourself to one of their famous huckleberry shakes or smoothies!
Ride Management Team:
In charge of sanctioning, trails, and a few other things:
Darlene Anderson – Ride Manager
In charge of all things Ride & Tie:
Stephanie Irving, Trail Queen, No Mt Adams Ride would be complete without recognizing the efforts that long time manager and overseer and our official Trail Queen. She knows the trails up there like the back of her hand. She gives invaluable insight to the ride!
Ben Volk, super runner, and endurance rider!
In charge of trails:
Max Merlich – Co-Manager, Co-Trail Boss and Salamander Taste Tester
In charge of permits, etc:
Veronica Glenn
In charge of registration, results, & timing:
Anna Sampson – Absolutely, without a doubt, the best timer, paperwork specialist, and results queen EVER. She makes it look easy!
Ride Photographer:
Jessica R Wynne
Planning to ride the 100 miler?
Please send your entry to Anna Sampson by May 7, 2016
Anna Sampson (email Anna with any entry questions: sampson@molalla.net)
40958 S Sawtell Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
For more information see:
https://mtadamsride.wordpress.com/
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