ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: [endurance] RE: Mounted Orienteering

Re: [endurance] RE: Mounted Orienteering

Karen Chaton (karen@chaton.gardnerville.nv.us)
Wed, 6 Mar 1996 16:59:44 -0800 (PST)

Does anybody know of any mounted orinteering events out here in the west
region? I'd love to give one a try. It sounds like a lot of fun, and I
need to keep my map and compass skills sharp for SAR as we are always
getting called out to find ELT's. Perfect training for the horses as well.
I'd love to even put one on in my area if anybody knows of who I could
contact to find out more.

I did write to the address that was in Trail Blazer magazine regarding M.O.
about three months ago and still have received nothing back. It really does
sound like fun.

Thanks,

Karen

>There is a national association that governs the rules of mounted
>orienteering. The ones we did were "non-sanctioned" but ran about the
>same. You need a mapped area, a state park is ideal. The organizer
>"hides" coded paper plates at 4-6 locations and marks them on the map.
> As the rider(s) near that location, compass points from three
>landmarks help them to hone onto the plate. Sound easy?? Let me tell
>you, it's a challenge and a lot of fun. First one to find all the
>plates wins. There is a time limit so that some are not out there all
>night. I still have some of the maps and "clues" from what I did.
>Davie Waters put several on, some of you may remember her. The only
>equipment you need is a Silva precision compass per rider. We loved
>it.