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[RC] Tevis Educational Ride - Thank you! - Naomi PrestonMy husband Lee and I were fortunate to attend this ride also, and want
to thank Terryl Reed, Kathie Perry, WSTF, Tevis Board and all the
scores of volunteers it took to put this super event on! I know
it is a labor of love for all these people devoted to preserving and
promoting this wonderful historic ride. I hadn't been on the
trail since riding it in '91, and it was great to be on my
favorite endurance trail again, without the pressure of competition, or
August heat! What a pleasure to enjoy the trails and awesome
scenery in moderate temps, and with the dust settled by recent
rains.
I want to echo what Bruce posted about attending the
Educational Ride if you are considering doing the Tevis. The
opportunity for you and your horse to learn the trail is
priceless. Especially the sections of the trail that
are done by most riders at night. Also, this event was
extremely well organized. From the moment we arrived at Robinson Flat
with our rig, we were immediately met by Chuck Mather to show
us where to park. From that moment on, it was an extremely well
orchestrated event, and all the work and planning was evident in the
details, and much appreciated! The speakers were some of the best in
the sport, and rivaled the best speakers at any AERC Convention!
From veteran Tevis Vet Jamie Kerr, Dr. Steve Duren - equine
nutritionist, Kathie Perry on saddle fit, Debby Lyon on pacing, Chuck Mather
- conditioning, Barbara White (28 Tevis buckles) on the Tevis
trail, Penny Scribner on Trail Etiquette, Marion Arnold - Ride
History, and Kirt Atkin - Conformation & Shoeing. What a
lineup!
So don't miss this event when it happens again. And thank you,
again, to all the volunteers that made it happen!
Naomi
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