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New Novice Division

"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
316706 Hilltop Rd
Reedsville, WI 54230

equineent@lakefield.net

 
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.

 

ILLINOIS 

April 29,30

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  

May 20,21

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

October 7,8 

No. Illinois Challenge (Galena, IL) Sat Competitive 25, Drive 12; Sun. Competitive 25, Novice Competitive 12.  Joe Mattingley.  815-845-2800.  jmattlingley@thegalenaterritory.com.

MICHIGAN

April 22,23  

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 

May 13,14

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 

October 20,21,22

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

 September 29,30, October 1

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

 

Looking for info on the Net?  Here are some great places to start.

Endurance Net

Susan Evans Garlinghouse

AERC

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