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[RC] Louisiana Hayride CTR - Ridecamp Guest

Please Reply to: Grace Simcoe GSimcoe@xxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Looking for a fun challenge??? There will be a new Louisiana CTR (Competitive 
Trail Ride) held this spring. You'll find a lot of the details following. If 
you would like to know more about CTRs in general please check out the national 
website at www.natrc.org or the Region 4 website at www.natrc4.org both of them 
are full of information. Also feel free to give one of the ride chairmen a call 
or drop us an email

LOUISIANA HAYRIDE
Competitive Trail Ride
April 9-10, 2005
Kisatchie National Forest
Melder, La  (near Alexandria, LA)

NATRC Type ?A? ride (2 day) Open, Novice & CP Divisions   60 rider limit

Experience Louisiana hospitality this spring and ride the shady Claiborne 
trails in the Kisatchie National Forest. Trails are permanently marked, mostly 
level, shady with sandy soil and good footing. This NATRC ride is being held 
for the purpose of raising money to form a Louisiana Equestrian Trail Riders 
Association.  This new group will work for more equestrian access to LA trails 
and help maintain equestrian trails already in the state.

Camp:  Campsite is the privately owned 4B Dude Ranch adjacent to the National 
Forest.  Facilities include a large covered pavilion with ceiling fans, tables, 
serving areas and complete commercial style outdoor kitchen.  Relax and visit 
at the Old West Saloon with A/C, rock on the porch or play cards at one of the 
tables.  Judges and workers have priority for cabin rental, check with Ride 
Mgmt to see if cabin space is available for riders.  Pay camping fees upon 
checkin.  Fees approx. 15.00/night for full hookups; 8.00/night for dry 
camping.  (still being finalized as of press time, check with ride chair for 
final details).

Stabling:  Horses will be stationary tied to trailers, few picketing 
opportunities will be available.  Stalls available for rent within sight of the 
camping area (availability for competing horses depends on NATRC rules as there 
are ?only? 50 stalls available.)  Contact Ride Mgmt for details.

Check In:  Show ORIGINAL Coggins papers upon arrival and a volunteer will 
assist you with parking.  Pre-ride vet exam will begin at approx 2pm. Friday.

Meals:  Friday night Potluck Supper/Bring a dish to share and your own drinks.
Saturday night:  Benefit supper, contact ride mgmt for more details.

Entries:  Senior entry: 65.00;  Junior Entry:  45.00. Plus NATRC fees.  
Deposits of 30.00 (nonrefundable) will hold your space until March 9 when 
payment is due in full.  Checks payable to Louisiana Hayride Benefit CTR and 
mail to ride secretary.
Send copy of registration papers with ride entries in order to be considered 
for breed awards.
Refunds (less nonrefundable 30.00 deposit) only if ride secretary is notified 
by April 4th and a veterinary excuse for  horse is submitted.

Directions:  From I-49 (north or south) take Exit 66 (LA-112).  Coming from 
North turn right onto La 112;  from South turn left onto La 112.  Go 6.7 miles 
to stop light and turn right onto US 165/La 112/La 497.  Go 2 miles and turn 
left onto La 112.  Follow 112 for 7.8 miles to Melder LA.  Take a right at a 
fork in the road by Pine Ridge Baptist Church onto Buckhorn Rd.  Follow 
Buckhorn Rd  for 1.2 miles and turn left onto Squyres Lane.  4 B entrance will 
be straight ahead.
From I-10/Lake Charles area exit 44 onto US 165N toward Alex.  Take 165 N for 
64 miles, turn left onto La 112.  Go 7.8 miles to Melder and follow above 
directions.

For more info find Louisiana Hayride file at 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/natrc4/files/

Ride Co-Chairs:
Beth Gentry (Email:  bethgentry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
337-477-6651
337-794-3705

Grace Simcoe  (Email:  Gsimcoe@xxxxxxx)
225-654-0864
225-405-2299

Secretary:
Grace Simcoe
25154 Bickham Rd
Jackson, LA   70748





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