NW: Prater Mountain

Hi Everyone,
 
Just a reminder that Prater Mountain Endurance Ride and fun ride will be on Sept 13. Dale has done an amazing job with the trails. There is plenty of water both natural and in tubs on the trail. The fun ride is about 13 miles long, not technical, will prove to be a blast!
 
All vet checks are in camp, and close to the chuck wagon.
The awards are to die for!
 Elkins Resort  (‪www.elkinsresort.com)‬  will be sponsoring the best condition awards this year, the top ten awards are unique and very cool. You won't find another like them anywhere.  The completion awards are more like top ten awards where I come from. 
 
 Sgt. Reckless's handler will be at ride camp to share stories about this amazing little filly. A true hero and war horse in the Korean War, this 5 year old mare carried artillery 35 miles one way on her own... Check out the video  http://youtu.be/YIo3ZfA9da0
 
Ride camp is level and  the view is spectacular. The trails have some elevation to them, so bring a fit horse.   If you are planning to come a day or two early please email either Dale at maryandale@gmail.com or  Tara at twpumpkin@hotmail.com . 
 
This is the first time a ride has been hosted in the Priest River area. Please lets make this a yearly event. I'd hope to see many folks embrace this neck of the woods and experience the Crown Jewel of North Idaho.  Its going to be a great ride!
 
 
Tara

CT: 2014 AERC National Championship

100 mile - October 30, 2014
50 mile - November 1, 2014

Time is ticking away and the Championship is getting closer everyday!!

Our Ride Info Page & Ride Entry is now AVAILABLE!!
I have attached it in a PDF & you may also find it on the web site @ www.2014aercnc.com!!


Questions about Qualifications?
All entries must meet AERC qualification criteria:
• 50-mile ride: 300 lifetime miles (horse) AND 300 lifetime miles (rider), with at least 100 miles together. The mileage requirements must be met with endurance competitions of 50 miles or more only -- no limited distance miles count towards qualification criteria.
• 100-mile ride: 500 lifetime miles (horse) AND 500 lifetime miles (rider), with at least one 100 mile, one-day ride together. The mileage requirements must be met with endurance competitions of 50 miles or more only -- no limited distance miles count towards qualification criteria.
• Alternate qualification (either distance): If the horse and rider team has completed 1,000 AERC endurance miles (rides 50 miles or more only) they are qualified to enter.

To view your Ride History, click here or phone the AERC office, 866-271-2372.

Thinking about Volunteering?
Contact Sue Phillips @ sueqh1@airmail.net to get your volunteer position and t-shirt size submitted!
If you are thinking about coming to the National Championship and are not bringing a horse trailer to stay in and need a place to stay and/or hotel room please call the Candlewood Suites in Mt Pleasant, Texas @ 903-572-4600. When booking please mention Priefert Endurance Ride to receive a special room rate for the event. You may ask to speak with Nancy Patel for any assistance with booking she is the manager for the hotel and is aware of the event. For special room rate please book by: September 25, 2014 by 9:00 AM!! IF you are sure about coming then please call ASAP to make sure and get a room. We have only been blocked off so many rooms so the early you can call and book the better chances of availability.

**We will be having entrainment on Friday afternoon so come watch Chad Brinlee with Bombproof Horsemanship!** http://www.bombproofhorsemanship.com/

THANK YOU Todd Hezeau for making our NC logo!!
THANK YOU Russell Betts for keeping our web site updated!!

We have gotten some amazing sponsors and have a few more pending!
Please thank them! (On the web site all logos are linked to the company web site, check them out!)
LubriSyn HA
Priefert Ranch Equipment
Renegade Hoof Boots
Specialized Saddles
Charlotte Baca
Distance Depot
Lone Star Ag Credit
Texas Endurance Riders Association
Vettec
Boehringer-Ingelheim (maker of lots of your horse vaccine!!)
Uckle ProFormula (maker of Lyte Now!!)
Kentucky Performance Equine
Cypress Trails
Equine Monitors
Platinum Performance
Texas Heritage National Bank
 

Questions about Trail, Camp, etc? CALL, TEXT, or EMAIL me!
Thanks!
Khristin Seymore
903-563-6639

MW: Northern Highland Ride Cancelled

Due to unprecedented rain totals over the past few days, and the probability of more heavy rains Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the August 23-24 Northern Highland Ride for 2014 has been canceled. We are concerned about the potential risk to rigs getting in and out of camp and the private landowner is concerned about damage to their field. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this cancellation, and hope you will consider joining us in 2015. Please pass the word.

RM, Jon Wagner
RM, Jessi Zirbel
Hosting party, TJ Edwards

AHA Distance Nationals - Registration due September 8

AHA Distance Nationals - Registration due September 8

Registration forms can be downloaded at http://www.arabianhorses.org/competitions/nationalevents/natdist/2014/docs/14DIST_Entry_Form.pdf  and mailed to

Arabian Horse Association
Atten: Devin Smith
10805 E. Bethany Dr.
Aurora, CO 80014

Entries are due SEPTEMBER 8. Late fees will be applied after this date ($25 for AHA entries, $10 for AERC 'open' entries)

Additionally there will be a $10 BLM/Camping fee per person.

Corrals are available for rental (12 x 12  and 12 x 16 ft stock panels). Send me email (steph@endurance.net)

More info at http://www.endurance.net/international/USA/2014AHA/

We'll post trail maps soon.

W: Tevis Fun Ride

Don't miss out on a weekend of fun July 4-6 at the Foresthill Mill Site in Foresthill, CA. Riders will enjoy gorgeous views along the scenic Western States Trail.  
 
Tevis Fun Rider Participants are asked to make a $50 donation to WSTF 
and will enjoy the following:
• Camping included from Friday, July 4th through Sunday, July 6th
• Ample parking for large rigs and portable pens
• Educational talks on endurance related topics
• The Tevis Store
• Bring your friends and family to socialize with fellow riders and Tevis veterans
• Raffle drawing with many prizes, including a 2014 Tevis Entry
Click here for more information and entries:
http://teviscup.org/education/2014-tevis-educational-fun-ride

NW: BC Endurance Championships

*THE ENDURANCE RIDE SEASON 2014 is UNDERWAY in the Pacific Northwest!*

The Endurance Riders Association of BC (ERABC) would like to invite you to attend the first-ever BC ENDURANCECHAMPIONSHIPS, September 13th, 2014, at the Telemark Nordic Club venue to West Kelowna!


AERC, Equine Canada and ERABC sanctioned – 3 distances – Championship and Open divisions, both Senior and Junior/Young Rider divisions.


(Please note that there will be an Open Competition held concurrently with the Championshipin the 25 and 50 mile distances – same times, same distances, same trails. Championship division only in the 75. All distances will include Senior and Junior divisions. ‘Sanctioned’ competitions are those sanctioned by Equine Canada, AERC,ERABC or provincial equivalent.)


ChampionshipQualification Criteria (for both Senior and Junior Divisions):

All entrants must be ERABC members.

All equines must be a minimum of 6 years old.

25 Miles (40km)

Horses and riders, not necessarily in combination, must have 200 miles of successful completion in sanctioned endurance or LD rides of any distance prior to 2014.

Horse must not have done a ride of 50 mile (80 km) or more in 2014 or 2013.

Horse and rider in combination must have completed TWO ERABC LD rides in 2014.

50 Miles (80km)

Horses and riders, not necessarily in combination, must have 200 miles of successful completion in sanctioned endurance rides of any distance prior to 2014.

Rider and Horse in combination must have completed a minimum of at least TWO rides of 50 miles or more in 2014.

Rider and horse, in combination, must have ridden in the top FIFTEEN in at least ONE ERABC ride in 2014 or 2013.

*75 Miles (120km) (Championship **divisiononly)*

Horses and riders, not necessarily in combination, must have 300 miles of successful completion in sanctioned endurance rides of any distance prior to 2014.

Rider and Horse, in combination, must have completed a minimum of TWO rides of 50 miles or more during 2014, including at least one completion in the Top Ten.


We hope EVERYONE will participate in the Championship - as a competitor, as a crew member, as a volunteer, or as an ‘observer’!


The ERABC website www.erabc.com describes all the rides and events scheduled this season – do check it out! Updates will appear often……


Thank you! Murray and Daphne (Co-managers, BC Endurance Championships)macheli@telus.net
daphnedr@shaw.ca

W: Tevis Educational/Fun Ride

Tevis Educational/Fun Ride
July 4-6, 2014
 
Join us for a weekend of fun at the Foresthill Mill Site in Foresthill, CA. Riders will enjoy gorgeous views along the scenic Western States Trail.  
 
Tevis Fun Rider Participants are asked to make a $50 donation to WSTF and all will enjoy the following:
• Camping included from Friday, July 4th through Sunday, July 6th
• Ample parking for large rigs and portable pens
• Educational talks on endurance related topics
• The Tevis Store
• Bring your friends and family to socialize with fellow riders and Tevis veterans
• Designated sections of the Tevis Trail will marked
• Raffle drawing with many prizes, including a 2014 Tevis Entry
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For more information see
http://www.teviscup.org/education/2014-tevis-educational-fun-ride