Tuesday, 21 February 2017

W: Van Duzen Doozie 75 & 100 Needs Your Pre-Entries!

May 6th 2017 there is a 75 and 100 mile in and around the Van Duzen River in Trinity County in far Northern California.

Even though it is in rough country the course is moderate and doable. The ride manager is a very very experienced 100 mile rider. She asked if she built it would you come almost a year ago and there was a resounding yes.

She has done a lot of work getting together the course and the permits and vets etc... However if entries don't start coming in soon she will have to cancel. Don't let this opportunity slip away to have more 100 mile options out there!

You do not even have to pay until you get to the ride, no checks to send, bring cash to check in. Just send in your entry!

Ride entry and info is here:
https://aerc.org/static/rideFlyers/2017VanDuzenDoozie.pdf

Wednesday, 15 February 2017

NW: Limestone Challenge and Pacific Crest Endurance Ride

Hello to everyone! 

There will be two endurance rides in Southern Oregon this year. Aspen is not being put on.  The two rides will be Limestone Challenge; held at Lake Selmac, out of Selmac.  Take redwood highway turn onto Lakeshore Drive to Lake Selmac.  Go past the resort, turn onto McMullen Creek Road.  There will be ribbons and signs from there on.  Limestone is being held June 10, Manager is Glen Siver, ride is AERC sanctioned.  There will be a 10 mile fun ride along with the endurance ride.  Come everyone and enjoy yourself.  

The second ride being held is the Pacific Crest Endurance ride.  It will be at Lily Glen Equestrian Horse Park.  Next to Howard Prairie.  Notice there is a 70 mile being offered this year.  There is a minimum number of riders ( 5) in order to hold the 70 mile ride.   Pacific Crest is being held July 22.  Joy Trevey Lowell will be the manager. 

Want to Volunteer?

Pacific Crest has a big request of ALL horse back riders.  We are going to be replacing poles that are broken in the corrals,  replacing the chains that have disappeared.  Along with that we are doing some mowing and then the largest job, clearing the trails so that any and all horse back riders can ride the trails. 

If you know anyone that likes to ride trails or hike trails, we are setting up dates for working on corrals and clearing the trails.  Right now of course there is snow and more on the way.  Most likely the big work days will be after Limestone and around the early part of July. But then again there will try to set up some time around the end of May.  

The trails are important, if we the trail users do not use and keep them open then they will revert back to BLM and Forest Service.  Then we will not have trails and stand the chance of being closed out. Please do not let this happen.  Work dates will be posted soon. 

Saturday, 28 January 2017

Utah: AERC Endurance 101 Clinic & Beyond the Basics

January 28 2017

Janet Tipton and Flying T Acres will be hosting an AERC Endurance 101 Clinic & Beyond the Basics on May 20 and 21 in Erda, Utah.

Day 1 will be an indoor/unmounted clinic to introduce you to the sport of AERC Endurance riding. It will be reviewed how competitions work, how to prepare the horse and rider, and how not to just have success, but also fun! Day 2 will be a mounted 10-15 mile mock ride with vet check.

Clinic will include a camping spot, the ride on Sunday, and lunch and dinner Saturday.

Cost is $75 per attendee. Registration postmark deadline is May 12 2017 and will be a first come/paid first serve basis, with limited spots available.

For more information and a registration form, see:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/489446861190998/954508024684877/

Friday, 21 October 2016

The Shasta Trinity Endurance Challenge Open Series

October 20 2016

The Shasta Trinity Endurance Challenge open series is provided to promote endurance riding by California State Horsemen's Associations (CSHA) State Endurance Program.

This is an open series and has nothing to sign up for but the rides. There is no need to join anything. If you complete five rides on the same horse, any AERC sanctioned distance then you qualify to purchase a commemorative award (choices include, buckles, vest, jacket, fleece horse cooler).

The rides in this series are not run by a club. The managers of the rides in Shasta and Trinity Counties are all independent, competent, dedicated individuals with their own management styles and ride philosophies and run their own rides and are responsible for all management decisions at their own events.

This makes for a great diversity at these rides in the spectacular scenery of the top of the state!!!!

The Redneck Ride is not on the flier, but Redneck Ride completions count toward this series too. It is in Shingletown and always the last weekend in October and is sanctioned usually a month or so before the ride.

For more about CSHA Endurance and entry and info for the Trinity rides please go here:
https://californiastatehorsemen.org/prog…/endurance-program/

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

W: Red Rock Rumble Fundraiser

October 15 2016
30/50 mile endurance ride
5-10 mile introductory ride
Hosted by the Nevada All-State Trail Riders, Inc

In support of longtime members, Kenny and Connie Creech, this year all proceeds from the Red Rock Rumble will go to assist in Kenny’s rehabilitation from his long term illness and his transition back home. This years ride is an opportunity for NASTR, and all who have enjoyed our trails and rides over the years, to say thank you and give back. Please join us at the Red Rock Rumble to say thank you to Kenny and Connie.

For more information see:
https://aerc.org/static/rideFlyers/2016RedRockRumble.pdf

SW: Lead, Follow, or Get Out Of My Way

@ McDowell Mtn. Park
Saturday, November 12, 2016
AERC/AHA Sanctioned Ride 30, 50 & 75
Also a 12 mile Fun ride
The ride will be limited to 150 riders/entries.

For more information see the flyer at:
https://aerc.org/static/rideFlyers/2016LeadFollowNov.pdf

Thursday, 22 September 2016

NW: Join us for the Owyhee Canyonlands! Oct 7-8-9

3 days in the Desert of SW Idaho
October 7,8,9


This is desert country - you'll ride a mix of cow trails, jeep tracks, sand washes. We try to find the best footing, but there will be rocky sections and some deep sand. Ride accordingly and make sure your horse's feet have adequate protection. The trails are generally rolling, not terribly difficult but there will be some areas that you have to take your time on - we want you to have the full Owyhee Front experience!

You can see several video previews of the trails! at:

http://www.endurance.net/international/USA/2016OwyheeCanyonlands/

Ride Managers:
Steph Teeter, 208 250 6898, steph@endurance.net
Regina Rose, 208 250 8662, rrose4u2002@yahoo.com

Base camp: Teeter Ranch, outside of Oreana, Owyhee County, Idaho.

Dinners will be provided by ride management and are free for riders and volunteers. ($10 if you're not riding or helping but still want a meal)

Camp:
We have plenty of space for any size rig. There are hydrants for people and horse water throughout the camp site. WiFi internet is available at the house where we will have all ride meetings, awards and meals. Hot showers, flush toilets at the house.

Corrals are available for rent, $30 for the week. 12 x 12 or 12 x 16 panel corrals.

Early arrivals are welcome, just let me know in advance!

Entry Fees:
 $100 for LD and 50/55 distances (includes dinner and camp fee).
Juniors are half-price.

Tentative trail maps (subject to change!) are up at:
http://www.endurance.net/international/USA/2016OwyheeCanyonlands/#register

Please help us plan and register:
http://www.endurance.net/international/USA/2016OwyheeCanyonlands/