MT: Antelope Island 3-day Pioneer

New 3-day ride at Antelope Island State Park on April 7-10.

It is the pre-ride for the 2016 AERC National Championships in September.

Located in the middle of the Great Salt Lake, this is the premiere location for the great Antelope Island Endurance Ride/Race.

This ride offers much more that 25/50 miles races. The scenic journey provides wildlife, beautiful panoramic views of the Wasatch Range, and Salt Lake City. This ride is guaranteed enjoyment.

Ride details here:
http://antelopeislandride.weebly.com/

For More Information Contact
Jeff Stuart
Email: j4kstuart@msn.com

SW: Pre-register for the Lead Follow ride

Sign up early for the Lead, Follow @ Bumble Bee Ranch 25 and 50 in Arizona on January 23. If post marked by Jan 16th you will avoid the $25.00 late fee and you can still cancel by Jan 20th to avoing the $25.00 administrative fee. The ride is limited to 100 riders, so make sure you get your entry in early to guarantee a spot.

There is little elevation gain as you make your way through the Sonoran Desert on single track cow trails, jeep roads, river beds and sandy washes. The trail can be hard packed and rocky in sections. Some sort of hoof protection is recommended for the trail.

For more information see:
http://www.aerc.org/static/rideFlyers/2016LeadFollowBumbleBee.pdf

PS Region: Warner Springs Cancelled

November 11 2015

I am sorry to let you know that we again will have to cancel the Warner Springs Ride which was on the calendar for January 2016. As requested last year by the ranch management, I contacted them regarding this year’s event and was informed that the renovations are way behind schedule and they have only now gotten the golf course and golf grill open. They have only done some preliminary work on the main portion of the ranch and do not have any permits which would allow them to hold any events at this time. We will try again for next year.

Terry Woolley-Howe

SE: Broxton Bridge: USA SE FEI Fundraiser

USA SE Fall Fundraiser Rides, November 6-7, 2015
25/50/75/100 Friday (CEI 1*2*3*) & 25/50/75 Saturday (CEI 1* 2*)

INTRODUCTORY RIDE EACH DAY!

Location: Broxton Bridge Plantation Broxton Bridge Plantation is located 7 miles south of Ehrhardt, SC on Hwy 601, 12 miles north of Hampton on Hwy 601 North and @ 25 miles from I95. GPS 1685 Broxton Bridge Road or N32.59.989 W81.03.121 From the north, exit 57 off of I95. www.broxtonbridge.com/directions.htm - Call 803-267-3882. From the south, most people get off I95 at exit 38 and drive north to Hampton. Cell service is marginal!

Trails: All trails are groomed hard and soft sand shaded primarily by pines and old growth hardwoods. There are plenty of water stops about every three miles on the trails and we’ll have hay at the water stops on the later loops.

Camping/Stabling/Corrals: Covered corrals and corral panels are available. Covered corrals are $20 per night (LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE MUST PAY IN ADVANCE) and four-panel corrals are $9 per night. To reserve panels and covered corrals see the ride registration form. Reserve panels early as we may run out. Remember, each horse owner, trainer and/or rider is responsible for safe camping and restraint of their horses. We thank those of you who rake up all hay/manure and put it into blue tubs - sadly, some people do not clean up at all, and Broxton asks that we implement a clean up fee of $25 if you do not rake up hay/manure into piles and put into tubs. We are not the only group who loves this facility, so please help us keep it clean!

USEF: EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT USEF RULE BOOK WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.

Camping/RV Park and Lodging: To reserve an electric hook-up, see the ride reservation form. Full bath house on grounds. See http://www.broxtonbridge.com/trail.htm. Camp will open Thursday,November 5th at 10 am. Early arrival primitive camping for $15 per night is available for early arrivals or late departures. YOU CANNOT PRIMITIVE CAMP NEAR ELECTRIC HOOKUPS without paying for them. Historic lodges which are ON THE GROUNDS are $80 per room per night. LIMITED availability as we must lodge our officials. For ROOM reservations call Cheryl at 386-566-4820 email usaseendurance@gmail.com. Other lodging choices are Ehrhardt Hall 803-267-2020 or Days Inn Hampton 866-608-5966

Distances: AERC 25/50/75 mile rides each day with 100 on Friday– FEI CEI 80 km, 120 km Senior and JY each day plus 160 km on Friday. Introductory Rides each day! Athletes have 6 hours to complete the 25 miles (40 km), 12 hours to complete the 50 miles (80 km), 18 hours to complete the 75 miles (120 km) and 24 hours to complete the 100 mile (160 km) rides. Please see the FEI draft schedule for loop lengths and projected hold times for each phase.

Cancellations: Once you vet in, there are no refunds if you choose not to ride. If you should have to cancel before arriving on site, or did not vet in successfully, AERC entry fees will be refunded, minus the $20 (per day) non-refundable portion of your entry; however, no-shows/no-calls and withdrawals or pulls after crossing the start line will not receive any refunds. Meal tickets are non-refundable unless your ticket can be sold. Cancellations must be made directly to ride management. If a FEI horse does not successfully vet in, an office fee of $50 plus the USEF IHP & Drug fees must be paid. Refunds will be processed within 30 days after the ride. All people must pay any camping charges also.

Farrier and Vet Fees: Riders will be responsible for any individual farrier or vet services. Failure to pay any of these fees in a timely manner will result in any rider and/or owner not being welcome at future rides, and potential forfeiture of points and qualifications.

Junior Riders:Riders must be accompanied by an adult over 21 and wear an approved helmet. Everyone must wear a helmet when mounted.

Awards: Daily completion awards to all. Top Ten awards for all distances each day along with Best Condition for each distance. Junior & weight division prizes also!

Food: Each rider will receive two meals Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday nights. The Broxton Bridge Snack Shack will also be open for snacks on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and Sunday morning.

Food: Each rider will receive two meals Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday nights. The Broxton Bridge Snack Shack will also be open for snacks on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and Sunday morning.

Registration/Fees: All AERC ride applications with deposits received or postmarked on or before October 28 will not pay a late fee. A $20 deposit per day is required with entry and all signed waivers. For example, riding both days, deposit is $40. Riding one day, deposit is $20. There is a $15 fee charged for all competition riders who are not current members of AERC. Bad check fee of $50 – we can work payments with you as we understand cash flow but please ask in advance! On-site registration begins Thursday at noon. Vet in to follow around 2 pm for AERC. The entry fee includes camping for two nights. Early arrivals are welcome although you are responsible for additional primitive camping fees before Thursday night or after Saturday night, or if you are there more than 2 nights per ride. The fee is $15 so please be straight with us! The
AERC 25/50 are $125 for senior riders, $65 for AERC juniors. Other fees are on the registration webpage. The introductory ride includes meal and camping for $60. FEI fees are listed on the last page and you should send payment in full by 28 January.

Ride Management Team: Grace Ramsey, Ride Manager; Lynn Kenelly, Cheryl Van Deusen, Mary Farris, Ranger, Katherine Capps, Adelia Ramey, Pat Thomas, Carol Thompson, Nancy Gooch, Jo Steele (secretary), Mark Dial and other USA SE Volunteers, who we really appreciate as we could NOT do this without help! Please pitch in and help when you can!

Veterinarians: (Subject to change) HEAD VET: Dr. Nick Kohut, PA; Dr. Deanna Spiker, CA; Dr. Dee Dee Huff, KY; Dr. Dwight Hooten CO; Dr. Julia Wolfe, VA, Dr. Lynne Johnson, VA; Dr. Heather Caplan Brass, SC, Dr. Natalie Lamneck, FL.

For more information, see
http://broxtonbridge.com/usasefundraiser2015.htm?fb_ref=Default&fb_source=message

CT: Indian Territory

The 23rd Annual Indian Territory Endurance Ride is going to be one of the best rides in a long time!  The trails were under water all summer but have dried out nicely and are free of clutter and debris.  Link has brush hogged, cleared trail, and smoothed several treacherous spots while several of us have lopped and trimmed like crazy!  The weather looks nice and the veterinarians are excited to be back out there.

The LD and 50 milers will start at 7:30 to take advantage of all the daylight hours.  The last 50 is usually in with several hours to spare; this is an excellent first 50.  You can also take advantage of the elevator option.  There will be a pot luck once the last 50 miler is in off trail so bring your favorite dish to share.

Please let me know if you're coming.  The flier is on the AERC and OCER sites with an entry provided for your convenience.  (No need to pre-enter.)  There is no camping fee but we are asking for an $8 donation for trail maintenance.  Link and I rented a skid steer to clear the trail, brush hog, and fix the wooden bridge.  The entry fee doesn't cover the cost of hauling that monstrosity the 150 miles round trip much less actually renting it.  Thank you in advance for helping out with the trail maintenance.

We look forward to seeing you all next weekend at Blue Creek Campground on Lake Oologah!

for more info, see
http://aerc.org/static/rideFlyers/2015IT.pdf

NE: AERC National Championship

100 Mile and 50 Mile Riders:

Still deciding whether to enter the 2015 AERC National Championship endurance ride to be hosted by Old Dominion Endurance at Orkney Springs, Virginia, October 8-10?

At this year’s NC, every rider entry will receive a 2015 AERC NC tote bag with sponsor products, such as a coupon for a FREE Becky Pearman portrait of your horse (to be taken at vet-in), Hammer Nutrition goody bag (for riders), Mane n’Tail (Straight Arrow Products), Dy's liquid bandage (Advanced Biological Concepts), Sep 2015 issue of Arabian Horse World, discount coupons (Riding Warehouse and Equissentials), and MORE.

For more information and entry forms, see
http://www.olddominionrides.org/2015NC.html

SW: Lead Follow or Get Out of My Way

Mark your calendar, just 2 short months away is the 5th Annual Lead Follow or Get Out of My Way Ride at McDowell Mountain Regional Park.

The ride will be held on Saturday November 14, 2015.

We will be offering AERC and AHA sanctioned 75, 50, 30 mile rides along with a 12 mile fun ride.
We have received several entries and some new riders so get your entries mailed. We do have a limit of 150 entries.

New this year we have added a 3rd Veterinarian to help speed up the vetting process. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful, knowledgeable and experienced team of Control Judges including Rick Poteste DVM, Bradley Scott Houser DVM, and Mark Anderson DVM.

Trail changes: McDowell Mt Park made some minor trail changes in Shallomo Wash so the trail is mostly out of the wash. We have made a minor change in the trail design which will result in less wash for all distances. Riders and horses will be very pleased with the improvements.

We are very fortunate once again to have local Equine Photographer Susan Kordish again to photograph our ride again this year. She has been a photographer for 21 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

Sponsors: 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 6 for $25.00. The boot raffle will be Friday night after the ride meeting. For more information about Renegade Hoof Boots go to Renegadehoofboots.com

For entry and flyer go to http://aerc.org/static/rideFlyers/2015LeadFollowNovember.pdf

So get your entry in and come and enjoy a day at McDowell Mountain Park.
For more information please visit www.aerc.org or call 602-579-0130.