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[RC] posting for net on Canadian Nationals - Cyndi RowatApril 4, 2008 Media Release Canadian Championships near Sundre, Alberta Seek Enthusiastic Sponsors and Volunteers Calgary - Canadian, North American and International sanctioning bodies in the long-distance equine disciplines of Competitive Trail, Endurance and Ride n? Tie are aligned to bring the Canadian Championships to Alberta. The five-day event coined the ?Rocky Mountain Challenge - 2008 Canadian Nationals? is being hosted by a non-profit group by the same name, July 31 - August 4, 2008 at Red Deer River Ranches West of Sundre, Alberta. Alberta has a distinguished reputation of hosting superior sporting events. Enthusiastic sponsors and volunteers are necessary in order to establish these Nationals as the best ever. The Canadian Championships are contested in team format every two years, usually alternating between Eastern and Western Canada. Riders in endurance and competitive trail must qualify and nominate through their provincial organizations while Ride n? Tie competitors compete through the Canadian governing body CaLDRA. As the host province, both endurance and competitive trail will be permitted to field two Alberta teams for the Championships ensuring ample opportunity to put a provincial team onto the podium. In addition to four Canadian Championships, the organizing committee is hosting nine other events that are open to all riders. From a ten-mile ride n? tie to a 35-mile competitive trail ride to a 50 or 100 mile FEI sanctioned endurance ride (the international governing body for all Olympic equestrian disciplines including endurance). Sunday will also feature a pony-express style relay. These events offer unsurpassed opportunity for any level of competitor. ?With the growing popularity of distance riding across the globe, we are very proud to be able to hold such a distinguished event for our local riders in our very own backyard.? Remarks Sandra Nielsen, president of the Rocky Mountain Challenge and former Chef d? equipe for team Alberta in 2006. ?This family-friendly event has garnered interest from distance riders in Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and even Peru.? ?We expect a large local turnout of both competitors and spectators to welcome our Canadian and foreign visitors, but to also prove we are a competitive force to be reckoned with." Nielsen adds with a grin. Locally, endurance and competitive trail rides take place from May to October. Endurance rides are sanctioned through ERA - Endurance Riders of Alberta; Competitive Trail rides are sanctioned through TRAC - Trail Riders Alberta Conference. Currently, there is no Alberta Ride n? Tie organization. The first ride for competitive trail is scheduled for May 17 in Southern Alberta. These long-distance equine sports are based on how this country was forged?on horseback. Where riders had to take care of their mounts over long distances just for their very survival. Today, the sports use veterinary judges to determine the ability of the horses to continue down the trail. In endurance and ride n? tie the goal is to be the first across the line in a ?fit-to-continue? condition; in competitive trail it is to incur the fewest point deductions and finish within the time allotment. All three disciplines demand that riders condition their horses properly and are able to manage their needs throughout the ride. The Championships expect to see over 200 riders and an event of this magnitude requires funding and volunteers. The Rocky Mountain Challenge organizing committee invites all parties interested in these events either from a sponsorship perspective or in a commitment of time to visit the website www.canadiannationals.org <http://www.canadiannationals.org> for further details. The Rocky Mountain Challenge will be held at Red Deer River Ranches located South-West of Sundre, Alberta, July 31- August 4, 2008. Established in 1890, this guest ranch is an active cattle ranch and a fitting locale to showcase true Western hospitality. The location gives the trail crew access to Rocky Mountain foothills trails to challenge the competitors among the spruce, aspen and pine trees in this scenic country. Action: Interview Local Riders preparing for this event. Contact the committee or your provincial sanctioning body for contacts. We welcome coverage of our local events. Sponsors: The event is seeking sponsors to help bring this event to fruition. Volunteers: A volunteer database is being compiled to match experience with needs. What a fantastic opportunity to come and participate in a National level event and see the beautiful Alberta scenery. Offer Reduced Fee/No-Fee for Ad Space in your publication or on your station to promote this National event. We look forward to meeting you at the Rocky Mountain Challenge - 2008 Canadian Nationals This Summer! For further information, please contact: Cyndi Rowat Public Relations Ph 403.936.2369 Email: cyndi.rowat@xxxxxxxx <mailto:cyndi.rowat@xxxxxxxx> Sandra Nielsen President Ph 403.637.0245 Email: Sandra.Nielsen@xxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:Sandra.nielson@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Details on the host ranch: www.reddeerriverranches.com <http://www.reddeerriverranches.com> =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. 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