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"SPECIAL ROOKIE AWARDS" -
Rookie Top Five (Seniors--endurance and/or competitive divisions) Participants to nominate with the UMECRA secretary and mark ride entries with an "R." One horse-one rider teams to count. Rookie defined as a rider who competed in not more than 2 open events prior to his year as a declared rookie. Must accrue at least 20 points comp. and 40 points endurance to be eligible.
New to Endurance Riding? These Umecra members have volunteered to help answer questions.
| Linda Mowrer 3992 E. Mt. Gilead Ln Oliney, IL 62450 lass@psbnewton.com | Roberta Harms 23651 W. Milton Wauconda, IL 60084 Equiphil@aol.com |
| Jeanie Miller 23378 0 Mile Rd Reed City, MI 49677 jcmiller@jackpine.com | Charles Phillips 2270 W. Miller Circle Westland, MI 48186 phillipscj@yahoo.com |
June Scheunemann & Mike Bernsdorf | Bonnie Mielke S62 W34264 Piper Rd North Prairie, WI. 53153 bonniemielke@hotmail.com |
NOVICE COMPETITIVE EVENTS OFFERED AT MANY UMECRA RIDES
Are you new to the sport of Distance Riding? Does 25 Miles seem like a long way to go? If you’re interested in trying out the sport of Competitive Riding, and you think that 25 miles is an awfully long way to go on your first attempt, here is a listing of the rides that offer Novice Rides of shorter distances. For your convenience, we’ve listed them in chronological order, by the state in which they’re located.
AHDRA I (Hudson, IL) Sat Endurance 50, Limited Distance 25, AHA Endurance 50, Competitive 25; Sun Limited Distance 25, Competitive 25, Novice 12: Bonnie Iten, 215 Camelot, Washington, IL 61571 309-444-8628 bbiten@mtco.com
Dead Dog Creek (Kinmundy, IL) Sat. Endurance 50, Limited Distance 30, Competitive 30, Novice Competitive 15; Sun. Endurance 50, Limited Distance 30, Competitive 30, Novice Competitive 15. Linda Mowrer, 3992 E Mt Gilead Rd, Olney, IL 62450 618-754-3634 ridedeaddog@hotmail.com
July 14,15,16
AHDRA II Endure for the Cure (East Peoria, IL) Fri. Endurance 50/ 2-day 100, Limited Distance 25, Competitive 25; Sat. Endurance 50, Limited Distance 25, Competitive 25, Novice Competitive 12.5; Sun. Limited Distance 25, Competitive 25, Novice Competitive 12.5 Drive 10-12: Lori Windows, 15128 2500 E St, Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-4776. kickbuttshaman@cs.com
August 26,27
Rock River Charity Ride (Utica, IL) Sat. Endurance 60, Limited Distance 30, Competitive 30; Sun. Limited Distance 30, Competitive 30, Novice Competitive 15: Carol Dilbeck 867 N 45th Rd., Earlville, IL 60518 815-539-7375 cdilbeck@castlebank.com.
September 9,10
Lincoln Trail ( Oakwood, IL) Sat. Endurance 100/50, Limited Distance 30, Competitive 30, AHA Competitive, Novice Competitive 15; Sun. Limited Distance 30, Competitive 50/30, Novice Competitive 15: Ruth Stewart, 15855 Cleone Rd, Martinsville, IL 62442 217-382-4544 rrstewart2002@yahoo.com
September 23, 24
Panther Creek Fandango (Chandlerville, IL) Sat. Endurance 50, Limited Distance 25, Competitive 30, Novice Competitive 15; Sun. Endurance 50, Limited Distance 25, Competitive 30, Novice Competitive 15 Lucy Bagot, 10626 Salisbury Rd, Pleasant Plains, IL 62677 217-626-1672 Lucy@acesetsthepace.com
No. Illinois Challenge (Galena, IL) Sat Competitive 25, Drive 12; Sun. Competitive 25, Novice Competitive 12. Joe Mattingley. 815-845-2800. jmattlingley@thegalenaterritory.com.
Brighton Spring Competitive Rides (Howell, MI) Sat. Competitive 35/25, Novice Competitive 15; Sun Competitive 25, Novice Competitive 15: Lisa Germann, 6529 Milan-Oakville Rd, Milan, MI 48160 724-439-5616 woodlandg@peoplepc.com. Pre-Entry REQUIRED.
September 9,10
Keweenaw (Bootjack, MI) Sat. Endurance 50, Competitive 50/25; Sun Limited Distance 25, Competitive 25, Novice Competitive 12: Sheila Mattson PO Box 253 Dollar Bay, MI 906-482-7814
October 6,7,8
Brighton Fall Competitive Rides (Howell, MI) Fri. Competitive 3 day 75 35/25, Sat. Competitive 35/25, Novice Competitive 15, Sun. Competitive 25, Novice Competitive 15. Lisa Germann , 6529 Milan-Oakville Rd, Milan, MI 48160 734-439-5616. woodlandG@peoplepc.com
MINNESOTA
May 6,7
MnDRA I(Orrock, Mn) Sat. Endurance 50, Limited Distance 25, Competitive 25; Sun. Limited Distance 25, Competitive 25, Novice Competitive 15: Theresa Meyer, 3028 181st Ave NW, Cedar, Mn 55011 763-753-5236
Scramble IV (Richmond, MN) Sat. Endurance 50, Limited Distance 25, Competitive 2day 50/25; Sun. Endurance 50, Limited Distance 25, Competitive 25, Novice Competitive 12: Darlene Molitor, 18042 Cty Rd 49, Richmond, Mn 56368 320-597-2147
June 3, 4
Maplewood West (Pelican Rapids, MN) Sat. Endurance 50, Limited Distance 25, Competitive 2day 50/25, Novice Competitive 12; Sun. Limited Distance 25, Competitive 25: Paula Goligowski,41124 US 71, Bertha, MN 56437 218-924-2346.
July 8.9
Mosquito Run (Rogers, MN) Sat. Endurance 50, Limited Distance 25, Competitive 25/2-day 50; Sun. Limited Distance 25, Competitive 25, Novice Competitive N12.5 Dianne Knapper, 6301 Quinwood Lane N, #205, Maple Grove, MN 55369
July 22,23
Chimney Butte (Mandan,ND) Sat. Endurance 50, Limited Distance 25, Novice Ride 12; Sun, Endurance 50, Limited Distance 25, Novice 12: Deb Kolegraf, 701-258-6357 dabchick@msn.com
September 23
Ride for Breast Cancer and Colic Research (Fairfax, Mn) Endurance 50, Limited Distance 30, Competitive 30, Novice Competitive 15 Sarah Maass 60693 State Hwy 4, Fairfax, Mn 55332 507-426-8385 sarahmaass@hotnail.com
Point Chaser (Crow Hassen Park, MN) Fri. Endurance 50/2-Day 100, Limited Distance 30, Competitive 30; Sat Endurance 50, Limited Distance 30, Competitive 30; Sun. Limited Distance 30, Competitive 30, Novice Competitive 15. Bob Egerer, 18987 Cty Rd 45, Clearwater, MN 55320 320-558-6820 regerer@aol.com
WISCONSIN
April 29
Iron Oak (Lodi, WI) Competitive 25, Novice 12, Drive 12, Novice Clinic: Jack Deweese, W6794 Patchin Rd, Pardeeville, WI 53594 608-429-3697 jacdew@jvlnet.com
May 13,14
Glacier Trails (Palmyra, WI) Sat. Endurance 50, Limited Distance 25, Competitive 2day 50/25, Novice Competitive 25, Drive 10; Sun. Limited Distance 25, Competitive 25, Novice Competitive 12, D20/10: Monna Radtke 2851 Henshue Rd, Madison, WI 53711 608-222-5200.
August 12, 13
Louise Riedel Bra Buster Memorial (Arkdale, WI) Sat. Endurance 50, Limited Distance 25, Competitive 25, Novice Competitive 12, Drive 10; Sun Limited Distance 25, Competitive 25, Drive 25/10: Elinore Tonsor 3566 Fitzsimmons Rd, Oak Creek, WI 53154, 414-762-7068 helinoreltonsor@earthlink.net
Midwest Mountain Quest (Prairie du Chien, WI) Fri. Endurance 50, Limited Distance 25, Competitive 25; Sat Endurance 50, Limited Distance 25, Competitive 25, Drive 25/12; Sun. Limited Distance 25, Competitive, Novice Competitive 12 Elinore Tonsor, 3566E Fitzsimmons Rd, Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-762-7068 helinoreltonsor@earthlink.net
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