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In case it hasn't already been officially posted - the AERC 
office received the following.

Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 2:01 PM
Subject: Old Dominion --- IMPORTANT UPDATE ***

HI,
          It is regrettable we ( the board of the OD ) have 
decided that this years Old Dominion Rides  are CANCELLED.
          The river is simply *too high to use*, the bridge 
was under water as of last afternoon, and potential for more 
rain could easily run water back over it even if the river 
did drop,  ( if river did go down it would still be too high 
to use McCoys' crossing, and the Park did not want  us 
traveling through their land - too wet. Alternate use of 
road deemed unsafe )
         We explored option of using Fort Valley Stables. 
Having riders trailer to start and finish there, but in the 
end we judged this a logistical nightmare,  having to 
shuttle crews into areas that are too wet to get trucks in 
and out of; people having to travel hour to and from  4 H 
to Fort VAlley,  to camp, start ride, for meals, etc. THat 
and the ground conditions ( not safe in areas, with being so 
wet ), and  decided it was just too much to put on ride and 
do it well.
        I thank all of you for your support, and those who 
were going to help.- Thank you -- I hope you will be 
available next year, and/or Fort Valley Rides. in OCT  ( 
last weekend of OCT.)
        Any questions please contact me. 
        Stephanie


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