General Information
2008 AERC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RIDE INFORMATION
The 2008 AHA National Endurance Championship
will be held in conjunction with the AERC Championship Ride.
Please visit www.arabianhorses.org for information, fees and entry form.
All fees for AHA paid separate from AERC Championship Ride.
Ride Managers
Cindy Young (502)376-4288 , yngdsn@bellsouth.net
Amy Whelan (606)483-0421, arabsrun@lycomonline.com
The Daniel Boone Distance Riders are proud to be hosting the 2008 AERC National Championship Ride. We have some great plans for this event and believe it will be a fantastic experience for you. You will be riding some of the most beautiful trails in the oldest forestry in the state of Indiana. Clark State Forest is located in Henryville, IN.
DIRECTIONS
In Indiana take I-65, to exit # 19, Henryville. This is 19 miles north of Louisville, KY. Go west on Hwy 160 (which is left if coming from the south and right if coming from the north) go 5.5 miles and turn left on Pixley Knob Rd. Go about 1.4 miles and turn right on Flatwood Rd. Go another 1.4 miles and Bill Wilson’s Farm, which is ride camp, will be on your right. We will have signs posted from the interstate.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
During the event - Cindy Young, cell: (502)376-4288; Amy Whelan, cell: (606)483-0421, Bill Wilson’s Farm (812)-967-3085 (Please do not call Bill prior to the championship to ask questions about the ride. Please call Amy or Cindy only.)
CAMPING
Campsites are on a first-come basis. Base camp is on veteran endurance rider Bill Wilson’s farm. These are primitive sites with a lot of grass for your portable corral, and city water on grounds. Someone will be onsite to park your rig in order to accommodate several rigs.
VETS
Our head vet is Ken Marcella DVM, The vet staff consists of: Jim Baldwin DVM,
Duane Barnett DVM, Kevin Sloan DVM, Mike Habel DVM, Otis Schmitt DVM and
Anne Christopherson DVM.
VET CRITERIA
All AERC rules will be followed. At all vet checks horses must recover to a 64 pulse within 30-minutes of arrival time in vet checks and one hour at the finish. (This may be changed and announced at the riders meetings if conditions and vet staff deems it necessary). The horse must be fit to continue as defined by AERC rules.
HEALTH PAPERS AND NEGATIVE COGGINS
All horses are required to have a current coggins (within 1 year) and out-of-state horses should have current health papers.
TIMER
Head timer for the ride will be Nancy Gooch from GA.
FARRIER
There will be two farriers on the grounds to assist you though the ride. You can make an appointment with them prior to the ride if you should need to.
PHOTOGRAPHER
Our official photographers will be husband and wife team Genie and Ken Stewart-Spears with Horseworks. They will be taking pictures out on the trail and as a special service to the riders, will be taking portrait photos of all starting riders/horses immediately following the vet in. This photo is a gift to the rider from Horseworks for a keepsake. Private photo shoots of you and your horse can also be made by appointment only.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
There are motels and restaurants approximately 15 miles away in Sellersburg.
• Days Inn- 812-246-8986
• Ramada 812-246-3131
There is fuel at the Scottsburg exit (#29), Henryville exit (#19)—where you get off I-65 to go to base camp—as well as at the Memphis exit (#16), where you can find food, fuel and an RV repair shop.
If you want to go out to eat, the closest places are hometown restaurant Schuler’s and a pizza parlor in Henryville, near the interstate. Cracker Barrel and other restaurants are in Scottsburg, 20 miles north of base camp, also the site of a 24-hour Wal-Mart store.
If you have friends or family flying in, the Louisville airport is only 28 miles away but due to traffic, it is a 40-minute-plus drive.
NEARBY GETAWAYS
If you come early to the National Championship rides, there are numerous day trips you can take. In Louisville, there’s shopping, a tour of Churchill Downs Museum or the Louisville Slugger Museum. Perhaps an evening on the Horseshoe Casino gambling boat that is docked on the Ohio River at New Albany is more your style. (Check out www.gotolouisville.com for other places and things to do.)
If you are into antiques, Louisville and the surrounding areas are rich in treasures. Prefer hiking, jogging, or fishing? You are in a haven of outdoor recreation. Mammoth Cave National Park is also within driving distance and offers a wide variety attractions. With more than 367 miles of cave passageways, Mammoth Cave ranks as the longest known cave in the world.
Lexington is only 100 miles away and the Kentucky Horse Park—site of the 2010 World Equestrian Games—is a wonderful place to visit. Don’t miss the museum as it is well worth the trip.
Or you can just relax in camp and enjoy your horse the entire time. Should you take a liking to the area, you might want to ride or drive over to the Deam Lake facility where you can make plans to return and camp and ride with your horse. This new facility was opened this year and offers 10x12 stalls, electric and water hookups, and direct access to the beautiful trails you are about to ride in the National Championship.
ENTERTAINMENT
Friday evening we will have an informal Endurance Riders Music Jam Session that will be led by our own John Crance and Amy Whelan, we hope you will bring your instruments and join. Saturday night after the 50-mile awards banquet we will have country singing entertainment by Delbert Cagle and Kasey Guernsey.
DOGS
Dogs are welcome but must be under control and on a leash at all times. Enough said on this! Please be thoughtful of your neighbors, and keep barking to a minimum.
TRAILS
Endurance rides have been held in the Clark State Forest for 15 years. With its varied terrain, from flat ridge tops and hills to low-lying creeks and valleys, neither you nor your horse will get bored in either the 50- or 100-mile championship. This is a technical course that will take strategy and endurance to finish well. The trails are hilly, challenging and very beautiful. A few of the climbs are steep but not very long. Once you get to the top you will ride the ridge tops before descending back into the valleys. You will have breathtaking views of the countryside and once in a while spot the city of Louisville in the distance. You will ride some gravel logging roads with very little pavement. For the most part the trails are wide enough for two horses abreast or to pass safely. The trees will be gorgeous this time of the year, in splendid colors of red and gold. Hoof protection such as shoes with pads, Equi-Thane Hoof Packing, or Easyboots are recommended for horses not used to gravel.
100-MILE RIDE
Most of the vet checks will be in base camp with a couple at one other near location. Ride management will have a vehicle to take crew items to the check if you do not have a pit crew. A sub sandwich lunch will be provided at the away vet check during the day that is free to all riders riding this day. Extra meals for crew may be ordered and purchased ahead of time for $5.00, please be sure and indicate this on the entry form.
50-MILE RIDE
One of the checks will be in base camp and the other one at a near location. We will have snacks and beverages available at the vet checks. Ride management will have a vehicle to take crew items to the vet check if you do not have a pit crew.
WEIGH-IN
All riders finishing in the top 10, except juniors, will be weighed immediately after the ride with tack. You must weigh at least the minimum weight for the division you are qualified in order to receive a placing in your weight division. You may lose up to 4% during the ride.
AWARDS
Everyone that completes the ride will receive a great completion award. The 100-mile National Championship winner will receive a saddle donated by Native Spirit Saddlery and the 50-mile National Championship winner will receive a Euro Lite saddle donated by Specialized Saddle. Weight division champions in each distance will receive a biothane halter/bridle donated by Trail and Pleasure Riding Supplies or Distance Depot. Awards for best condition in both distances donated by Trailer Eyes. ABSOLUTELY NO TIES will be allowed in this ride unless actual photo finish. There will also be awards to those finishing the AHA portion of both rides. See their website for more information (www.arabianhorses.org).
WEATHER
Temperatures vary greatly this time of year. Highs range from 60°–80°, lows range 32°–55°. Very little rainfall in October is expected but expect the unexpected.
2008 AERC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RIDE AGENDA
(subject to change)
Drinks and snacks during the ride donated by Quaker Oats Company through Gwen Anrico. Please support the companies that support you! Be sure and visit all the vendors set up on the grounds.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Camp officially opens. For earlier arrival, please contact ride management to make arrangements.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
1:00 PM Welcome riders; vendors open for business
2-3 PM Registration opens for 100-miler riders
3-5:00 PM Portrait photos of horses/riders by Genie Stewart-Spears
4–5:00 PM Vetting 100-mile horses
5:00 PM Workers Meeting
6–7:00 PM Pasta and salad, free to all 100-mile riders, additional meal tickets
available for $7, children $4.00 and special for 50-mile riders $3.50.
7–8:00 PM 100-Mile Riders Meeting
9:30 PM Quite time for the campground and all generators off.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
NOTE: For anyone who is crewless, several vehicles will be provided for you to have your things and empty water buckets taken to the vet checks. Water buckets will be filled at each stop and your things laid out close to the check area. Please have your stuff marked and/or tied together.
5:00 AM Wake-up call, doughnuts and coffee
6:15 PM Roll call with Nancy Gooch
6:30 AM Start of 100-Mile Ride
12–2:00 PM Lunch served at the away vet check.
Sub sandwiches and drinks will be served, free to all riders, $5.00 for others when pre-ordered on your ride entry.
Friday, October 17, 2008
6:30 AM 100-mile ride officially finished
9:00 AM Best condition trot out and judging
10:30-12:00 PM 100-mile awards brunch. Additional meal tickets available when pre-ordered on entry form. Half price meal tickets available to all 50-mile riders. Raffle drawings for all 100-mile ride participants.
2:00 PM Registration opens for 50-miler riders
3-5:00 PM Portrait photos of horses/riders by Genie Stewart-Spears
4–5:00 PM Vetting 50-mile horses
5:00 PM Workers Meeting
6–7:00 PM Pizza and salad free to all 50-mile riders. Additional meal tickets available when pre-ordered on entry form for $5.00 or special $2.50 for 100-mile riders.
7–7:30 PM 50-Mile Riders Meeting
7:30–9:00 PM Endurance Riders Music Jam Session featuring John Crance and
Amy Whelan, bring your instruments and voices and join in.
9:30 PM Quite time for the campground and all generators off.
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Saturday, October 18, 2008
NOTE: For anyone who is crewless, several vehicles will be provided for you to have your things and empty water buckets taken to the vet checks. Water buckets will be filled at each stop and your things laid out close to the check area. Please have your stuff marked and/or tied together.
5:00 AM Wake-up call, doughnuts and coffee
6:30 AM Start of 50-Mile Ride
11 AM–12:00 PM Snacks served at the vet check. Free to all riders.
6:30 PM Official end of 50-Mile Ride.
7–8:00 PM Awards Banquet for 50-mile ride. Banquet meal free to all 50-mile riders.
Additional meal tickets available at $15 for adults and special price to all 100-mile riders of $7.50 available when pre-ordered on entry form. Children $8.00 (see entry form).
8:00 PM Music and Entertainment provided by country singer Delbert Cagle and Kasey Guernsey. Raffle drawings for all 50-mile ride participants.
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