by Merri Melde-Endurance.net
April 27 2022
Eagle Canyon Endurance ride is a family affair for Layne Lewis. From marking trails to re-marking trails after the cows have eaten the first (and second) round of ribbons, to providing food and everything in between, Layne and her family work hard together to put on a well done event that treats every attendee like part of the family.
And it’s possible this was the last year for this southern Idaho Endurance ride, though we’re all crossing our fingers it’s not. Avimor, who owns the property we camp and ride on, is planning to build over 30,000 homes there in the next couple of years. That’s not 30,000 more people, it’s 30,000 more homes.
Such would put a kibosh on Endurance riding, though supposedly a few horse riding trails would be left intact. And where would all the grazing cows and the badgers and whistle pigs move to?
While the fickle weather kept the ride camp volunteers jumping up and down (wind, clouds = cold = put more layers on; sun, no clouds = hot = rip those layers off), it was great weather for the Endurance horses. Eagle is not an easy ride. Those hills are challenging over 25 or 50 miles, so a cool breeze is welcome.
18 started the 50 and 18 started the 25. Big Horn 100-bound (fingers crossed) Jessica Cobbley and The Big Brass had a compelling gallop-out race at the finish line of the 50, just nipping Mike Cobbley and Khalid Sanaa (Idaho IronHorse-bound - crossing fingers). Entertaining because Jessica lost her stirrups but Brass was entertaining no excuses. Jill Haunold and My Favoritt Girl MHF won the 25, with Bonnie Wright and Vickkar El Shahmaan taking Best Condition.
Juniors scored with the Best Condition awards in the 25 and 50 milers,
each winning a special one-of-a-kind Owyhee Baling Twine
Mustang.
Thanks to all who have supported this ride, and come out next year when you see it on the calendar!
More at http://www.endurance.net/international/USA/2022EagleCanyon/#EagleFamily