Rainbows at FEI

[Barbara H-B <bahoba@sprint.ca>]

Ride Over the Rainbow - June 30th, 2001
AERC Sanctioned 100 miles and 50 mile rides.
FEI Sanctioned 100 mile CEI Category A ride.
Held at Merritt, B.C.  Canada
Trail description:  The
start and finish will be at ride camp located 2 Km off Patchett Road,
near Merritt, B.C.  All but two vet checks will be in base camp. The
trail consists of 85 miles of continuous mountainous trail with 14 miles
being ridden twice; once in daylight and once in the dark (if
required).  This trail is registered with the British Columbia
Department of Parks and Recreation and is included on the Forestry
maps.  The night portion of the trail is marked with reflective
marking.  Approximately 20% of the trail is on hardpacked forestry
road.  The remaining 75% is old grassed over forestry road, cow and
deer trails.  The trail has been in use for 12 years.  Footing
for the horses will generally be good, but caution is advised in the
rocky portions of the trail.  There are no severe hazards along the
trail.  There will be several changes in altitude and riders are
cautioned to pace their horses accordingly. There will be approximately
8900 feet of vertical gain over the 100 miles.  These gains will
range from 400 to 1800 feet.  Riders are cautioned to pace their
horses accordingly  The trail is permanently marked with coloured
horseshoes differentiating the colours of each loop.  It will also
be marked with white ribbon and pie plates in strategic places.

So, if you have any other questions or know of someone who may be
interested in coming to Beautiful B.C. (at present rate of exchange each
USD buys 1 and a half CDN dollars) for half the price!! contact myself or
Terre.
Barbara Holmes-Balmer
Ride Manager
Ride over the Rainbow CEI Cat A
(250)491-9256
bahoba@sprint.ca