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[RC] [Guest] News Release -- Fort Howes Rides -- June 6, 2003 - Ridecamp Guest

OVER 100 ENTRANTS FOR FORT HOWES ENDURANCE RIDES


Ashland, Montana (June 6, 2003)  Horse rigs continued to arrive at the base
camp Friday for the Fort Howes Rides, June 7 and 8. By 6:00 pm there were 90
rigs parked and over 100 riders had registered.

The word "rain" was heard in most conversations. Rain, alternating with
brief periods of sunshine, continued for the second day in a row. Although
the surface of the ground was soft the race officials said the course was
safe.

Experienced veterinarians arrived on Friday. Their veterinary checks began
and continued on schedule.

Most riders took their horses out for walking exercise rides. Half the
riders rode their horses on the dirt-surfaced county road which runs right
beside the base camp.

Two large tents have been erected for people to sit in. Friday night is the
traditional ranch style grilled steak dinner. About 250 people assembled and
were served under the tents. Willie Nelson music was heard. The riders were
in high spirits.

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         This year's Fort Howes Endurance Rides are drawing a large field
of entrants. The 50-mile ride on Saturday, June 7, determines the AHA
(Arabian Horse Association's Region 6 championship. The 100-mile ride on
Sunday is an FEI qualifier and demonstration ride. Between 100 and 120
entrants are expected.

         The entrants in the 50-mile ride are given 12 hours to complete
the course. Entrants in the 100-mile ride are given 24 hours to complete the
course. A time of 13 hours is considered a good time in the 100-mile ride.
Horses must make mandatory, periodic stops during ride. During these rest
stops a veterinary checks the horse for soundness and metabolic fitness. If
a horse passes the veterinary check it can proceed on the next leg of the
ride.

         The Fort Howes Endurance Rides are held about 25 miles South of
Ashland, Montana, off Otter Creek Road. They are hosted by Bill and Jan
Stevens on the old Circle Bar Ranch. The rides traverse their property in
the valley and the Custer National Forest in the hills above their ranch.
They include 100-mile, 50-mile and 25-mile rides.


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