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Re: [RC] [RC] White River ride information - Kari Hanes

Karen,
I too have been plagued with bad knees, broken ankle etc. the last few years. I am figuring the summer doing LDs and possibly trying the 50 at Tin Cup. I will be at Hopkins Creek on a small chestnut Arab mare. And yes, the conditions at Hopkin's Creek are great! It was the first ride I ever attended (as a spectator) and it got me hooked!

See you there!
Kari
Montalee Arabians
Holton, MI

Karen Casemier wrote:
Kari, I'm thinking of using it as a move-up course. After a few years of life and injuries (mine, not the horse's) getting in the way, I think I'm actually going to GET to some rides this year. We are doing the 25LD at Hopkins Creek, and if that goes well I'm going to try the 35 CTR at Wolverine (I'm familiar with that trail, it's very similar to what I condition on). Just wondering if the White River would be an appropriate move up to 50, or if I should wait until Tin Cup (assuming, of course, that my mare is doing well and seems more than ready to handle the distance).

I don't know if we have met before - you're doing the LD at Hopkins Creek, right? I will be on a small, dark bay Morgan mare, and my husband will be on a chesnut QH gelding with a large white blaze. I'll try to track you down and introduce myself - I know some GLDRA people, but most through virtual Ridecamp contact only! We are planning a slow ride, but since we condition on very tough trails, I think we will still be going faster than we normally do. I've heard the conditions at Hopkins Creek are just about as perfect as you can get. Our weather should sure be nice!

From: Kari Hanes <khanes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Reply-To: khanes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: Karen Casemier <kcrazzmatazz@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [RC]   White River ride information
Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 16:21:30 -0400




Subject:
Re: [RC] White River ride information
From:
Kari Hanes <khanes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date:
Wed, 15 Jun 2005 16:21:30 -0400
To:
Karen Casemier <kcrazzmatazz@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Karen,
There are 2 hills that I can think of (gradual inclines). Mostly old 2 tracks, some gravel roads, 2 spots about 1/4 mile each on the second loop that are along paved road, not a whole lot of sand. There were only a couple spots where I slowed to a walk because of the sand. Good for crewing - quite a few spots where the trail intersects roads. The most nerve racking spot for me is the pines, it is a single track that goes between rows of pine trees - not a place to move out with a jumpy horse, it isn't very long - thank goodness! Camping area is large - no camp fees. Outhouses and running water by vet check. Hope this covers it.

Kari
Montalee Arabians
Holton, MI

Karen Casemier wrote:
For those of you who have attended the White River rides in Michigan, can you provide a description of the trail conditions? I've heard it is sandy, but that's it - is it deep sand? Flat/hilly, etc. Thanks.



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