I am putting together a Barefoot Hoof Clinic open to all who are interested.
When: October 27th and 28th, 2012 (with more days added if needed)
Where: Indoors at Willow Bend Farm in Turah, MT - 12 miles east of Missoula, Montana
How: Please read more about the topics that we will cover at www.montanaendurance.com
I need your input to determine the level of interest and the number of participants we can have at each session. This isn't a commitment of attendance at this time; just a way to judge how many days we will need to schedule. Please indicate your level of interest on the Registration page at www.montanaendurance.com.
If you have questions, please email me at montanariding@gmail.com. Looking forward to seeing you there! Feel free to forward this email on to other horsey people in all disciplines... thanks for spreading the word!
Thanks,
Jen Knoetgen
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
SW: Lead Follow or Get Out of My Way
@ McDowell Mtn. Park Ride
Saturday, November 17, 2012
AERC and AHA Sanctioned Ride 30, 50 & 75
Also offering a 12 mile Fun ride
The ride will be limited to the first 100 riders/entries.
Ride Manager: Jodie Dukerich-602-579-0130 e-mail- jmdukerich@cox.net
Ride Secretary-Lancette Koerner-480-650-3124 e-mail- lancette@gmail.com
Trail Master: Stephanie Palmer-DuRoss-602-770-5534 e-mail- luv4riding@aol.com
Head Vet: Rick Poteste DVM
Entry Fee & Deadline: The ride will be limited to the first 100 riders/entries. Entries and payments received by Thursday, November 8th, 2012 will receive a $10.00 discount. A full refund of entry fee will be given to any applicant entered in an event provided that applicant has not started in the event. Once the applicant starts in the event, the entry fee is not refundable. Ride Manager must be notified of cancellation by the start of the ride or no refund will be issued. Please allow 7-10 business days after the ride for a refund to be returned.
PLEASE HELP RIDE MANAGEMENT AND PRE-REGISTER.
Trails: Trail is in moderate condition. There are rocks, sandy washes, and an abundance of cactus. It is a single track trail,
Also it is a shared trail with hikers and bicyclists. Hoof protection is recommended for the trail.
Campsite: Primitive camping, horse water and port a potties. Horse water available for hauling. Pick up your manure, shavings and hay from your campsite. Dumpsters are available on site. Your campsite must be spotless. To ensure adequate parking space for other rigs, please use parking space wisely.
Location: The park is located at 16300 N McDowell Mountain Park Dr. Fountain Hills, Az.
85250.
Park Fee: The daily park fee is $6.00 or $10.00 for overnight camping.
Intro Riders: The 30 mile intro ride offers an opportunity for new comers to see what endurance is all about. There is 7 hours and 15 minutes allowed for completion (your horse’s heart rate must meet criteria of 60 beats per minute)
Junior Riders: All junior riders must wear protective head gear at all times while on an equine and ride with an adult sponsor. Those juniors who qualify to ride without a sponsor must have appropriate paperwork from AERC.
Junior riders will receive a $10.00 discount for this ride.
Rules and Regulations: This ride will be conducted in accordance with AERC: www.aerc.org
Ride Photographer: Susan Kordish
We are very fortunate to have local Equine Photographer Susan Kordish to photograph our ride this year. She has been a photographer for 20 years. Through the years she has learned to “see” through the lens and transform her images into the work of art they become. Susan does freelance work for a number of equine magazines and submits images to other magazines and online competitions. She also participates in juried gallery shows here in Arizona and shoots equestrian events. Susan has had two Endurance News covers since 2011. Susan’s ride photos can be viewed and purchased at www.azcowgirlphotography.com her email is cowgirlphotography@hughes.net. Susan Kordish PO Box 204 Skull Valley, AZ 86338.
12 Mile Fun Ride:
The 12 mile ride must be completed in 5 hours elapsed time.
Riders under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a competent adult.
Meals: A lunch will be provided for all of the riders. Additional lunches will be available for crew at $5.00.
Awards: A completion award will be given to each participant.
Dogs: All dogs must be on a leash at all times. Please pick up after your dog. NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE TRAIL.
Weather: The weather for this time of month averages between 70 degrees and 90 degrees.
Sunrise: 7:03am Sunset: 5:24pm
Entries can be mailed to: Jodie Dukerich 16219 N 12th St. Phoenix, Az. 85022
Or faxed to 602-368-9060
Tentative Ride Schedule: Please check AERC website for schedule changes and updates.
Friday, November 16
1:00pm: Pre-Registration
2:00pm-5:00pm: Vet check-in
5:00pm: Ride Meeting & Trail Briefing
There will be important information for riders to know prior to the ride on Saturday. If you can’t make the ride meeting please contact the ride Manager Jodie Dukerich at 602-579-0130 or Lancette Koerner at 480-650-3124.
New rider briefing will be immediately following the ride meeting with Jenny Powers as the speaker.
New Rider Briefing
Experienced local Endurance rider, Jenny Powers, will provide additional information and be available for questions immediately following the ride meeting Friday evening. Jenny Powers has been competing in Endurance since 1989. If you are new to the sport, please plan on attending this meeting especially designed for riders new to the sport of Endurance
New Rider Follow up meeting
Experienced local Endurance rider, Bill Bohannan, will be available at 6:00 pm on Saturday for a question and answer session as a follow up to the New Rider Briefing. Bill Bohannan has been competing in Endurance since 1985. For those riders who have questions after completing their ride this is sure to be very informative.
Dessert/ Social hour –Come join us for some of Jodie’s homemade desserts 6 PM Saturday.
Tentative Ride Times
Saturday, November 17
6:00am: 75 mile start
6:30am: 50 mile start
7:00am: 30 mile start
8:00am: 12 mile fun ride start
Results will be posted 1 hour after each distance is completed.
Directions:
From East-Take highway AZ-87 to E. Shea Blvd, left onto E. Shea Blvd to N. Fountain Hills Blvd, go right, continue onto E. McDowell Mountain Rd (8 miles).
From North-Take I-17 to AZ-101 go East, turn left onto E. Shea Blvd, continue to N. Fountain Hills Blvd, go left, continue E. McDowell Mountain Rd (8 miles).
From South-Take AZ-202, to AZ-101 N. to Shea Blvd, go right onto E. Shea Blvd,
to N. Fountain Hills Blvd, go left, continue to E. McDowell Mountain Rd (8 miles).
Once again with our sponsors Renegade Hoof Boots “The World’s Highest Performing Hoof Boots, Made in the USA “we will be having a boot Raffle. Tickets will be available for purchase for $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. A Renegade Hoof Boot representative will be available for questions Friday afternoon. For more information about Renegade Hoof Boots go to Renegadehoofboots.com
Entry form click here
Release form click here
MT: Moab Canyons Endurance Ride
Moab Canyons Endurance Ride Oct 25 - 27, 2012
“Lone Ranger” with Johnny Depp as Tonto, and Armie Hammer as the ‘masked man’
“After Earth”, a sci-fi with Will Smith and son, Jaden Smith
What do Johnny Depp and Will Smith have in common?
They’ve both been in Moab filming their upcoming movies.
So, if it’s scenic enough for them, it’s good enough for endurance riders 
NOTE THE DATE!!!
Oct 25-27, 2012
near Moab, Utah
Get details on the website:
www.moabendurance.com
AND Facebook page - Moab Canyons Endurance Ride
If you've been to Moab in the past, you can just skip this email and we'll see you soon. Just remember to register. Thanks
for the support!!!!!
If you have already signed up, THANKS, we'll see you soon! If not, check out the details below. Sign up so we can have plenty for everyone. Registration is easy:
Online at www.moabendurance.com
Fill out attached PDF Registration form and scan, snailmail or fax 435-259-6378. Word doc Registration can be emailed back.
We've found more new trails and it'll be better than ever. The Trails are horse friendly, well marked with lots of water. They are 2 track and single track over dirt, sandstone and sand. Every day is a new day with trails meandering in and out of redrock canyons. Take a look on the website for pictures.
We're flexible:
You can ride whatever days you want.
Change your horse day to day, even the morning of the ride.
Change between the 50 and 25 mile rides.
Pay when you arrive.
JUST COME RIDE!!!
1. Helpful staff, well organized, ‘glad to see you’ kind of camp.
2. Completion prizes are always great with some new cool stuff. There's a
Pioneer Prize for 3-day horse & rider.
3. Griffins Tack will be set up for your buying needs. Website is
www.griffinstack.com. You can preorder.
4. Horses Dacor will also be set up as they were last year. Their website
is www.horsesdacor.com. Preordering helps with service and having exactly what you want.
5. Lunches are served every day and are included in registration.
6. You can arrive at camp as early as you want and stay as long as you want. Horse water and porti-pottis will be set up Tuesday morning - Sunday.
7. Driving directions are on attachment and website.
NOTE: You’ll be riding some of the movie trails.
Let me know if you need additional information,
Sheri
Sheri Griffith
Ride Manager
Moab Canyons Endurance Ride
Moab, UT – Southeast Utah –
AERC Pioneer Ride
Ph 435-259-6162 Fax: 435-259-6378
2740 Old City Park Rd, Moab UT 84532
SheriGriffith@frontiernet.net
www.moabendurance.com www.lasalranch.com
“Lone Ranger” with Johnny Depp as Tonto, and Armie Hammer as the ‘masked man’
“After Earth”, a sci-fi with Will Smith and son, Jaden Smith
What do Johnny Depp and Will Smith have in common?
They’ve both been in Moab filming their upcoming movies.
So, if it’s scenic enough for them, it’s good enough for endurance riders 
NOTE THE DATE!!!
Oct 25-27, 2012
near Moab, Utah
Get details on the website:
www.moabendurance.com
AND Facebook page - Moab Canyons Endurance Ride
If you've been to Moab in the past, you can just skip this email and we'll see you soon. Just remember to register. Thanks
for the support!!!!!
If you have already signed up, THANKS, we'll see you soon! If not, check out the details below. Sign up so we can have plenty for everyone. Registration is easy:
Online at www.moabendurance.com
Fill out attached PDF Registration form and scan, snailmail or fax 435-259-6378. Word doc Registration can be emailed back.
We've found more new trails and it'll be better than ever. The Trails are horse friendly, well marked with lots of water. They are 2 track and single track over dirt, sandstone and sand. Every day is a new day with trails meandering in and out of redrock canyons. Take a look on the website for pictures.
We're flexible:
You can ride whatever days you want.
Change your horse day to day, even the morning of the ride.
Change between the 50 and 25 mile rides.
Pay when you arrive.
JUST COME RIDE!!!
1. Helpful staff, well organized, ‘glad to see you’ kind of camp.
2. Completion prizes are always great with some new cool stuff. There's a
Pioneer Prize for 3-day horse & rider.
3. Griffins Tack will be set up for your buying needs. Website is
www.griffinstack.com. You can preorder.
4. Horses Dacor will also be set up as they were last year. Their website
is www.horsesdacor.com. Preordering helps with service and having exactly what you want.
5. Lunches are served every day and are included in registration.
6. You can arrive at camp as early as you want and stay as long as you want. Horse water and porti-pottis will be set up Tuesday morning - Sunday.
7. Driving directions are on attachment and website.
NOTE: You’ll be riding some of the movie trails.
Let me know if you need additional information,
Sheri
Sheri Griffith
Ride Manager
Moab Canyons Endurance Ride
Moab, UT – Southeast Utah –
AERC Pioneer Ride
Ph 435-259-6162 Fax: 435-259-6378
2740 Old City Park Rd, Moab UT 84532
SheriGriffith@frontiernet.net
www.moabendurance.com www.lasalranch.com
Thursday, 26 July 2012
NW: Owyhee Hallowed Weenies Basecamp Moved
We've lost some trail access for the October 27-28 Owyhee Hallowed Weenies near Oreana, Idaho out of Regina's place (to Birch Ck Canyon) so we're going to do the ride out of the Teeter base camp.
The 30/55/75 on Saturday will leave from Teeters, have out vet-checks at Regina's place, and return to Teeters for the finish. Ride the rim trail above the badlands in Birds of Prey, and loop around Wildhorse Butte.
***!!! Start times might change from those listed on the website once we figure out the logistics. Stay tuned.
Sunday 25/50 will loop out of Teeter Ranch - maybe over to Sinker Canyon, or Booby Rock - we'll figure that out after Canyonlands. But it won't be too tough.
The 30/55/75 on Saturday will leave from Teeters, have out vet-checks at Regina's place, and return to Teeters for the finish. Ride the rim trail above the badlands in Birds of Prey, and loop around Wildhorse Butte.
***!!! Start times might change from those listed on the website once we figure out the logistics. Stay tuned.
Sunday 25/50 will loop out of Teeter Ranch - maybe over to Sinker Canyon, or Booby Rock - we'll figure that out after Canyonlands. But it won't be too tough.
Friday, 20 July 2012
NW: Pacific Crest Endurance Ride
Dear Endurance Riders,
The Rogue Riders Club of Southern Oregon is sponsoring the scenic Pacific Crest Endurance Ride scheduled for August 25, 2012 near Ashland, Oregon.
The Rogue Riders are going out of their way this year to make this a very special event forEndurance riders and their horses. If at all possible, please add the Pacific Crest ride to your event calendar this year.
30 & 50 Mile Sanctioned Rides
10 Mile Fun Ride ( No time limit for completion award for Fun Ride competitors).
Lily Glen, scenic & easy access ride camp located right off Dead Indian Memorial Rd.
Your horse will smile; Lots of grass
Scenic trails
Top Ten, Mid Pack and Tail End Awards for the 30 and 50 mile events.
Completion awards for everyone!
For further details check out the AERC website calendar, PNER website calendar or contact Ride Manager;
Diana Aldridge at: (541) 899-8351 or Email: diana.aldridge1551@gmail.com
Additional Award: Pacific Crest Ride Photos Shoot Sunday morning of you and your horse for Top Ten finishers, Mid Pack finishers, Tail End Competitors, and last but not least, Junior competitors. Note: This special award is in addition to the regular Ride photos that will be taken of everyone.
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The Rogue Riders Club of Southern Oregon is sponsoring the scenic Pacific Crest Endurance Ride scheduled for August 25, 2012 near Ashland, Oregon.
The Rogue Riders are going out of their way this year to make this a very special event forEndurance riders and their horses. If at all possible, please add the Pacific Crest ride to your event calendar this year.
30 & 50 Mile Sanctioned Rides
10 Mile Fun Ride ( No time limit for completion award for Fun Ride competitors).
Lily Glen, scenic & easy access ride camp located right off Dead Indian Memorial Rd.
Your horse will smile; Lots of grass
Scenic trails
Top Ten, Mid Pack and Tail End Awards for the 30 and 50 mile events.
Completion awards for everyone!
For further details check out the AERC website calendar, PNER website calendar or contact Ride Manager;
Diana Aldridge at: (541) 899-8351 or Email: diana.aldridge1551@gmail.com
Additional Award: Pacific Crest Ride Photos Shoot Sunday morning of you and your horse for Top Ten finishers, Mid Pack finishers, Tail End Competitors, and last but not least, Junior competitors. Note: This special award is in addition to the regular Ride photos that will be taken of everyone.
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CT: Camp Prague
July 18 2012
Camp Prague, the final ride of the Summer Camp Series, is quickly approaching, at Prague Lake in Prague, Oklahoma. July 21 will be warm but the humidity will be lower. Please let me know if you are coming and what distance you will be riding (30 or 50 miles).
Each camp site has a faucet so bring your water hose. There will be tubs from which to sponge near the vet check and you are encouraged to bring additional tubs and sponges to set out at the VC. You may also set up a canopy in or around the VC area. It’s really nice in the shade!
There will be hot dogs before awards this time!!! Health issues caused our “best laid plans” to be canceled so this time we WILL have hot dogs! Bring the beverage of your choice. Awards will be in the covered pavilion.
Link and I will haul water and tubs to points on trail. There will be water about every 2 miles.
We are looking forward to seeing you at Camp Prague next weekend. If you have any questions or just need to let us know you are coming, please e-mail me at glenn218@yahoo.com or call 918-685-0072.
Thank you to all who have supported the Summer Camp Ride Series! So far you have donated $500 to the Oklahoma Service Dogs’ therapeutic program that provides highly trained service dogs to disabled American Veterans with PTSD. With your support, we will also have a nice donation to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s Breast Cancer fund.
Happy and Healthy Riding!
Link Mock and Susan Young, Ride Managers
Camp Prague, the final ride of the Summer Camp Series, is quickly approaching, at Prague Lake in Prague, Oklahoma. July 21 will be warm but the humidity will be lower. Please let me know if you are coming and what distance you will be riding (30 or 50 miles).
Each camp site has a faucet so bring your water hose. There will be tubs from which to sponge near the vet check and you are encouraged to bring additional tubs and sponges to set out at the VC. You may also set up a canopy in or around the VC area. It’s really nice in the shade!
There will be hot dogs before awards this time!!! Health issues caused our “best laid plans” to be canceled so this time we WILL have hot dogs! Bring the beverage of your choice. Awards will be in the covered pavilion.
Link and I will haul water and tubs to points on trail. There will be water about every 2 miles.
We are looking forward to seeing you at Camp Prague next weekend. If you have any questions or just need to let us know you are coming, please e-mail me at glenn218@yahoo.com or call 918-685-0072.
Thank you to all who have supported the Summer Camp Ride Series! So far you have donated $500 to the Oklahoma Service Dogs’ therapeutic program that provides highly trained service dogs to disabled American Veterans with PTSD. With your support, we will also have a nice donation to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s Breast Cancer fund.
Happy and Healthy Riding!
Link Mock and Susan Young, Ride Managers
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
W: Tahoe Rim Ride
August 25 2012
We still have openings for the Tahoe Rim Ride on August 25 2012 available at this time, however we ARE limiting the ride to 30 trailers total, so find a buddy and rideshare! You'll both get $10 off your entry if you share a rig. This is really going to be an incredibly beautiful ride. The views are amazing in the Lake Tahoe Backcountry and we've done our best to ensure the ride has some of the best there are to offer. The majority of the trail is single-track, with a few technical sections to negotiate and some dirt roads just to mix it up a bit. There's plenty of natural water and grass available on the trail. Both distances will be loop rides with an away vetcheck (single location), only returning to camp upon completion. You can find pictures of the trails here:
Tahoe Rim Ride - LD-Loop
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/110232441846919425617/albums/5760672019308425489#photos/110232441846919425617/albums/5760672019308425489
Tahoe Rim Ride - Red House - Tunnel Creek Loop (this will be the additional trail the 50's will cover on their return to base camp)
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/110232441846919425617/albums/5760672019308425489#photos/110232441846919425617/albums/5763176615621978689
You can find out more information about the ride, including an entry form, at either of our webpages below.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/EnduranceTrax
http://www.endurancetrax.com/
We're receiving generous donations from a variety of sponsors and truly plan to make this a memorable event. You won't want to miss out!

We still have openings for the Tahoe Rim Ride on August 25 2012 available at this time, however we ARE limiting the ride to 30 trailers total, so find a buddy and rideshare! You'll both get $10 off your entry if you share a rig. This is really going to be an incredibly beautiful ride. The views are amazing in the Lake Tahoe Backcountry and we've done our best to ensure the ride has some of the best there are to offer. The majority of the trail is single-track, with a few technical sections to negotiate and some dirt roads just to mix it up a bit. There's plenty of natural water and grass available on the trail. Both distances will be loop rides with an away vetcheck (single location), only returning to camp upon completion. You can find pictures of the trails here:
Tahoe Rim Ride - LD-Loop
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/110232441846919425617/albums/5760672019308425489#photos/110232441846919425617/albums/5760672019308425489
Tahoe Rim Ride - Red House - Tunnel Creek Loop (this will be the additional trail the 50's will cover on their return to base camp)
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/110232441846919425617/albums/5760672019308425489#photos/110232441846919425617/albums/5763176615621978689
You can find out more information about the ride, including an entry form, at either of our webpages below.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/EnduranceTrax
http://www.endurancetrax.com/
We're receiving generous donations from a variety of sponsors and truly plan to make this a memorable event. You won't want to miss out!

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