60+ entrants are expected to test their
skills in the 2004 Abu Dhabi Arabian Nights Endurance Race on Saturday, 28
August at the southern Idaho ranch of John and Stephanie Teeter. 46 are entered in the CEI*** event,
with 14 in the concurrent
AERC open event.
Ride Manager Stephanie Teeter says, "We expect a
very competitve 100
mile event this year. The
weather is cooling and clear with perfect trails". The USEF Endurance Squad will
be participating in preparation for the 2004 World Endurance Championships to be
held in January in Dubai U.A.E.
The Emirates International Endurance
Village, sponsor of this years event, are providing prizes for the top three
finishers as well as for the horse judged to be the Best
Condition. The first place
finisher will receive a Sundowner horse trailer. Second place will
receive a Gaston Mercier
saddle. Third place will receive a Specialized Saddle. The Best
Condition award will be a Reactor Pannel Endurance Saddle.
