Trail Description...
The rides are of moderate difficulty. Pads and/or Easyboots are recommended! The desert terrain varies from rocky to sandy, has several steep climbs and downhills, some trails, cross country, and jeep roads. Elevation ranges from 4600' to 7500'. Ride management will provide water and snacks for horses and riders on the trail. The 25 miler (Saturday & Sunday) will consist of two loops, which offers the novice horse and rider a moderate challenge, while enjoying beautiful views from the mountain tops and the beach of Washoe Lake. The 50 miler will consist of three loops, each returning to camp for Control Checks. These loops will have an elevation gain of 1000' to 2000'. The last loop is flat, and partially travels along the lake in deep sand. Sunday’s 50 miler will consist of three different loops, each returning to camp for Control Checks. RIDERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY WHILE CROSSING PAVED ROADS!!!
Entry Fees
Pre-registration is requested.
- Saturday 25 mile ride - $ 80.00, $15 discount if postmarked by 4/21/10
- Saturday 50 mile ride - $ 95.00, $15 discount if postmarked by 4/21/10
- Saturday 25 mile ride - $ 70.00, $15 discount if postmarked by 4/21/10
- Sunday 50 mile ride - $85.00, $15 discount if postmarked by 4/21/10
- 2-Day Discount (Riders entered both days will receive a $15.00 discount from total entry fees)
- Juniors ride for half price
- AERC non-member fee $15.00
- 2009 Ride Managers will receive a $25.00 discount off each day
Cancellations by 4/28/10 will receive a full refund. After 4/28/10 will be refunded all but $10.00. NO SHOWS WILL RECEIVE NO REFUND! Checks will not be cashed until after the ride. Ride refunds will be paid within 30 days.
Completion Awards
Saturday - etched logo pocket knife. Sunday - groom mitt. 50 milers -
1st place in each weight division, and junior division will receive an
embroidered waterproof sheet on Saturday and an embroidered shoulder bag on Sunday. Special awards will be
given for 1st Place, Best Condition and Top Ten for both Saturday's and Sunday's
ride.
25 Milers - A Horse Excellence Award will be chosen from all horses that finish the 25 miler, by their
condition, and
not finish time.
Ride Maps
