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 - $ 95.00, $15 discount if postmarked by 4/22/09
- Saturday 50 mile ride - $ 105.00, $15 discount if postmarked by 4/22/09
- Saturday 25 mile ride - $ 85.00, $15 discount if postmarked by 4/22/09
- Sunday 50 mile ride - $95.00, $15 discount if postmarked by 4/22/09
- Juniors ride for half price
- A $15.00 fee will be charged to non-AERC members
- 2009 Ride Managers will receive a $25.00 discount off each day
- AERC membership cards will be checked
Cancellations by 4/29/09 will receive a full refund. Cancellations after 4/29/09 will be refunded all but $10.00. No Shows will receive NO REFUND!
Completion Awards
Saturday - rope halter. Sunday - screened waterproof document bag. 50 milers - 1st place in each weight division, and junior division will receive an embroidered fleece sheet on Saturday and an embroidered crew bag on Sunday. Special awards will be given for 1st Place, Best Condition, Top Ten, 1st place in each weight division, and 1st junior 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.
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