Wild West

30/55, 35/50, 25/50

Endurance Rides

5/23 & 5/24 & 5/25, 2008

This ride promises to be one of the best endurance rides in the west! It offers scenic trail in the foothills of the beautiful Sierra Mountains.

You will ride over both trails and dirt logging roads with plenty of horse water on the trail and in camp. The special use permitted area of the ride is within the Tahoe National Forest. The trail is of moderate difficulty and is well marked. There are some areas of rocks: pads are recommended.

The ride will have two separate base camps. Riders that are entered and riding either two or three days will be camping at Skillman Campground. Riders that are entered and riding only one day will be camping at the Equestrian Staging Overlook located 1.2 miles west of Skillman (do not come to Skillman Campground). Directions to Skillman: From the intersection of I-80 and Highway 20 go west on Highway 20 towards Nevada City 13 miles. Skillman Campground is on the left. Look for ride signs. From Nevada City, go east on Highway 20 towards Reno 13.5 miles. Skillman Campground is on the right. Look for ride signs. Directions to Equestrian Staging Overlook: From the intersection of I-80 and Highway 20 go west on Highway 20 towards Nevada City 14.2 miles. The dirt road into camp is on the left, across from the scenic overlook. Look for ride signs. From Nevada City, go east on Highway 20 towards Reno 12.3 miles. Road to staging area is on right just before scenic overlook. Look for ride signs. Both camps open Thursday, May 24 at 8:00 a.m. and close Monday, May 28.

We will provide a shuttle for riders from the Equestrian Staging Overlook to Skillman for dinner and awards.

Parking space is very limited so please bring as small a rig as possible and car/trailer pool where possible.

Portable corrals are allowed only on a very limited basis as space allows. No extra vehicles and no rigs without entered riders will not be allowed to park at either camp.

· Friday and Saturday nights feature a potluck dinner under the stars with a friendly campfire. So please bring your favorite dish and your favorite stories.

· The Sunday evening dinner will be a delicious catered awards banquet, included in your entry, with special awards going to those horse/rider teams who complete all 3 days.

Both base camps will have horse water and porta potties. There is no power, phone service, or other improvements. There are a few corrals for rent in Skillman ($20.00/night, payment must accompany entry to reserve corral). The nearest phones, stores and fuel are in Nevada City, approximately 13 miles from camp. Please come prepared to clean up your hay/manure.

The camps are in the mountains at 3,500 feet and so nights can be cool. Weather in the Sierra Mountains can be unpredictable so come prepared for rain and/or snow.

Please bring your horse’s name and AERC number to check-in at the ride site.

There will be no refunds for cancellations received after Wednesday, May 21 2008. Cancellations received prior to Thursday, May 22 2008 will receive a full refund less a $20.00 administrative fee. There is a late fee for entries post marked after May 17.

3) All dogs must be on a leash at all times. Owners of dogs off leash will be asked to leave immediately

2) Post ride criteria for the 50/55 mile ride will be a 64 pulse within one hour of completion.

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. Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation and marital or family status.