ridecamp@endurance.net: Biltmore Ride

Biltmore Ride

kenayala@juno.com
Tue, 20 May 1997 09:39:59 EDT

Surprise! Biltmore didn't win Tina's mudability award for 1997! It was
a near-perfect weekend for riders, crew, and workers, as bright
sunshine/moonshine, gentle breezes and 40 to 65 degree temperatures
offered ideal conditions for horses and humans! As Ride Manager, I want
to thank all the wonderful people who came to Biltmore to help with the
ride, especially Nancy Gooch and "mom" Emmy Stevenson, Samm Bartee, Brian
Bourne, Kathy Bauer, Brandy Doggett, John and Susan Pyne, Patti Fleming,
Mary and Jack Britt, Joanne Alderman, Janet Comrie, Julie and Jim
Capaldi, Bill and Barbara Madill, Candy and Rex Byrd, the Asheville Ham
Radio Assn, plus a host of Biltmore Saddle Club members who served as
spotters, pulse workers, secretaries, and safety riders.. The list would
be as endless as my thanks!! Photographer Jeannie Stewart-Spears worked
her usual miracles with the camera and had beautiful photos at the Sunday
Awards Breakfast. My congratulations to all who finished the ride
successfully and also to those whose horses gave it their best effort but
fell short of the finish mark for whatever reason. Thank you all for
cheerfully accepting management and vet staff's decision to crew and vet
horses "up the hill". I know it takes extra effort for riders and crew,
but the arena location allows us to better care for your horses thru the
day and night. AND there were many more people at the finish line to
cheer everyone into the final vet check....AND the views were
spectacular!! What more could ride management ask--NO rain, NO floods,
NO mud, NO emergencies, GREAT moonlight, CARING riders, SUPER helpers.
Thank you one and all. Anne Ayala and the Biltmore Saddle and Bridle
Club.

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