Fort Howes Endurance Ride

June 8, 2002

Contact Info:
Bill and Jan Stevens
H.C. 71 Box 1203
Ashland, Montana 59003
PH: (406)784-2469
Fax:(406)784-2158
forthowes@hotmail.com

2003: Photos, Results

2003 Schedule of Events

Friday June 6
Registration - 10-5pm Vetting-In
1-5:30pm Rider Meeting for (Saturday's 25/50)
7:30pm(ALL LD and Novice Riders Must Attend)
Saturday June 7
50-Mile Start - 7:00am
25-Mile Start - 8:30am
Registration - 9-4:0pm
Vetting-in - 10-5:00pm
Insp for FEI horses - 4-6:00pm
See FEI page for complete information
Insp & Weigh-in FEI Riders - 6:00pm
Rider Meeting (Sunday's 100) 6:30pm
Awards for Saturday's 25/50 Rides - 8:00pm
Rider Meeting (Sunday's 50) - Following Awards (ALL Novice Riders Must Attend)
Sunday June 8
100-Mile Start - 4:30am
50-Mile Start - 7:30am
Awards for Sunday's 50- 7:00pm Monday June 9
Awards for Sunday's 100 - 8:30am

Please understand that we need to stick to these schedules as much as possible so that we can run this ride with the least amount of glitches possible. Certainly we are able to stretch things if need be, but please let us know if you are going to be unable to make it here by the times that we have set up. All times are tentative.

Ride Info
Ranch Info
FEI Ride Info
Directions
Sponsors
Release Form
AERC
Endurance Net
USA Equestrian
FEI
IAHA
Travel Info:
Brand Inspections and Import Permit Requirements for Montana

2002 Fort Howes (last year)
ride results and coverage
Ashland, Montana . Since 1997 the rides have been held at the Circle Bar Ranch, 20 miles South of Ashland, Montana. The rides loop through the Stevens' property and long out into the Custer National Forest. Much of the course passes interesting rock formations and follows Native American trails and game trails.. No part of the trail is paved. The rides include 100-mile, 50-mile and 25-mile rides.
Fort Howes Endurance Ride offers an excellent venue for those that are new to the sport of distance riding as well as those that are veteran riders. Rich in history, the trails wind through the Custer National Forest and privately owned land. Base camp is located on a working cattle ranch that has been in the family since 1883.

Wendy Konoske riding K Aces High (Copper) on the 50 mile ride in 1997
Valerie Kanavy on Bearcat O'Rilley in the IAHA Region 6 Championship.

Jan and Bill Stevens

Brand Inspections and Import Permit Requirements for Montana

1. All out of state horses must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and negative Equine Infectious Anemia test, current within 12 months of import.

2. Import Permits are required on all horses imported into Montana. Permits must be obtained by the veterinarian issuing the Veterinary Inspection Certificate within 10 days of arrival into Montana. Permits may be obtained by calling (406) 444-2976 day or night, and there is no charge for the import permit.

3. A current brand inspection certificate must accompany all horses from the state of origin to the destination. It is recommended that you obtain "Lifetime" Brand Inspections from the brand inspectors in your home state. Individuals who do not have "Lifetime" inspections on their animals, who originate from states that do not issue "Lifetime" inspection or originate from non-brand inspection areas, will be required to obtain a Montana Brand Inspection Certificate before removing their horses from the state. A brand inspector will be here to issue one.

4. Pets traveling with their owners (dogs, cats & ferrets) and not destined for a pet store or for change of ownership must have a current rabies vaccination certificate and health certificate with them. None of these animals are permitted entrance from any federal, state, county or municipal RABIES\QUARANTINE AREA except upon a permit from the MONTANA State Veterinarian prior to shipment.

Participants' veterinary inspection and brand inspection certificates may be checked upon arrival by a Montana Department of Livestock Inspector for compliance.

VIOLATION OF MONTANA IMPORT AND BRAND INSPECTION LAWS IS A MISDEMEANOR AND IS SUBJECT TO A CITATION AND FINE.

2003 Schedule of Events
Friday June 6 Registration - 10-5pm Vetting-In 1-5:30pm Rider Meeting for (Saturday's 25/50) 7:30pm(ALL LD and Novice Riders Must Attend)	Saturday June 7 50-Mile Start - 7:00am 25-Mile Start - 8:30am Registration - 9-4:0pm Vetting-in - 10-5:00pm Insp for FEI horses - 4-6:00pm See FEI page for complete information Insp & Weigh-in FEI Riders - 6:00pm Rider Meeting (Sunday's 100) 6:30pm Awards for Saturday's 25/50 Rides - 8:00pm Rider Meeting (Sunday's 50) - Following Awards (ALL Novice Riders Must Attend)	Sunday June 8 100-Mile Start - 4:30am 50-Mile Start - 7:30am Awards for Sunday's 50- 7:00pm	Monday June 9 Awards for Sunday's 100 - 8:30am
Please understand that we need to stick to these schedules as much as possible so that we can run this ride with the least amount of glitches possible. Certainly we are able to stretch things if need be, but please let us know if you are going to be unable to make it here by the times that we have set up. All times are tentative.