Latest Update - 7/30/97

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• The latest AERC International Meeting, held 7/30/97

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Update of 8/13/97

Time is drawing near. Many people are making last minute preparations and I thought I should pass on a few tidbits.

CAR RENTAL

Hertz has come on board as our Official Car Rental Agency. Thanks to Hertz and to AHSA for getting us in touch. Hertz is offering a special rate which is at least 20% below regularly quoted prices on car rentals. So please use them if you can. To get this deal please call 1 800 654 2240 and tell them you are with the Pan American Endurance Championship in Bend Or, Sept 11-14. The meeting number is 41793. That number is the most important thing to remember. In addition, car rental is about 20% higher if you get one in Bend rather than Portland, Oregon.

DIRECTIONS

If you are coming from Portland airport. The airport exit goes east. After about 1.75 miles until you come to Interstate 205 (I 205). Go South, (right) to Highway 26 East (about 5 miles), also known as exit 19. Go East to Madras/Bend. Madras is about 120 miles from Portland and is the junction of Highway 26 and 97. Go South (right) on 97 about 42 miles to Bend. Once in town, the Shilo Inn will be on the right side of the road. The rest of the hotels are on the south side of town on the left side of the road. Once you are through Bend look for Knott Road. It is the only freeway type over pass on the south side of town. Cross back over Hwy 97 and go East 3.5 miles and Stevenson Ranch will be on the right side of the road. If you are a vet, driving time will be about 3 hours, normal people will take close to 4 hours and tourists can take days to get there! If you like skiing, stop at Timberline Lodge. Its about 60 miles from the airport.

For those of you who are coming from east of Oregon you will want to get on Highway 20 at Ontario, Oregon. Interstate 84 will get you to Ontario. Expect 250 miles of good road in about 5 hours with few services, especially if you are traveling at night. It's a good idea to top off your fuel tanks in Burns. The first full traffic light you meet in Bend is 27th street. Turn left (south) and go 3.5 miles. The road makes a sweeping right turn and heads you west. Go about 1/4 miles and Stevenson Ranch will be on the left.

The travelers coming from north (you know Washington and Canada) should just take I 84 to Biggs Junction (about mile post 100) and take highway 97 into Bend. If you are coming from the south then Knott Road will be the first exit you come to just before Bend. Take a right, go 3.5 miles and Stevenson Ranch is on the right.

EARLY CAMPERS

If you are coming early (Sept 2 to Sept 8)and need to get to Ogden Group Camp where the early campers will be then you will go south through Bend. Start at Knott Road and go 18 miles south. Follow the signs that go to Paulina Lake, East Lake and Newberry Caldera. This is just past mile post 161. You will turn left (east) on to this road and go 2.6 miles and turn left to Ogden Group Camp. If the gate is closed to Ogden Camp call the Camp Host, Scott Patterson 541-536-8344. If you can not get him call Heidi Smith at 541-548-1754 or Sarah Miller at 541-548-4772. If you are coming from the south on Highway 97 then the turnoff to Paulina Lake etc. will be about 5 miles north of Lapine, Oregon, on your right. There will be a charge for the Ogden Camp, the cost will depend on the days you are there. Check with Heidi Smith (541) 548-1754 or Mike Foss (509)493-2389 for specifics.

HORSE COUNT AS OF 8/15/97

The following teams and zones have indicated they are bringing the following numbers of horses. This will include their alternates. Canada plans to have all their alternates ride as is allowed by FEI for the World Cup Qualification. This should make 64 starters.

  Brazil              4        Denmark             3

  Canada East        10        Canada West         9

  Germany             1        Australia           2

  USA Pacific North  15        USA Pacific South   8

  USA Mountian        7        USA Central         7

  USA East            7

CAMPING ON THE EVENT GROUNDS

Camping will be allowed on the event grounds. Check with you Chef d'Equipe to see if you fit into the zone area (finite space) or will go into nearby overflow camping.

Update of 5/5/97

The Pan Americans are moving ahead. First we have to recognize our sponsors. It is very important that you let them know you appreciate their support.

BRONZE MEDAL SPONSORS $2500 and above

• United States Equestrian Team
• Stephanie Teeter, Endurance Net
• Larry & Valerie Kanavy
• Roger & Carol Rittenhouse, VMAX Heart Monitors

We have received some more very generous donations of tack and horse accessories and we wish to recognize the following people.

• Teddy Langcaster, Running Bear
• Ann Pfeiffer, Animal Tacker

GOLD SUPPORTERS $1000 and above

• Bayzie Tankersley
• Lew & Hanna Hollander

BRONZE SUPPORTERS $100 and above

• Dr. Dennis O'Brien

Several fund raising projects have been started for the PAC. The Trask Mountian Challenge will be July 26, 1997 in Yamhill, OR. Naomi Tyler is offering a TTeam Clinic on May 17 in Vancouver, WA and May 18 in Eugene, OR. We look forward to these events. One which went of with a BANG was the PAC Benefit dinner in Everett WA. This was done by Bob Rawe and the Fish Creek Endurance Team. They had a fabulous dinner, wild dance and terrific auction. All together they netted $3400 for the PAC!!! THANK YOU BOB & CO!!!

The support of these people has been great! However we still need about $15,000 in cash yet to meet our budget so if you would like to make a donation please let me know.

Camping will be available on the grounds. There will be no camping charge for the rider, groom, chef d'quipe or team vet, however a camping pass will be required. There will be no charge for ride management volunteers. All others will be charged $10 per night or $35 for the whole event. We will have several tents available on a first reserved first served basis. "Tent Rent" begins at $15 per night, group rates available. For tent reservations please call Jan Canfield, day phone Pacific Time Zone (541-388-7344) email fred_jan@bendnet.com Prices will include shower passes!!! They will even have hot water!!

The trail is primarily on National Forest Lands so it is available for riding once the snow clears! Trail marking will begin September 2 but may not be completed until Official opening, September 8. Camping is available at a vet check on the trail. For more info contact Jan Canfield or Mike or Heidi.

Stay tuned in to this spot. As the event gets closer we will try to keep this sight current. We are looking forward to seeing you there.

Mike Foss DVM

1/31/97

NAC UPDATE

Our organization is "gettin' up some steam!" The last couple of weeks have been very productive in getting sponsorships and trade show participants. More people are getting excited and committing to helping our ride. The people in Central Oregon are hearing about "The Big Endurance Ride" that will happen in their back yard and they are very proud!

First we need to recognize and thank our sponsors.

BRONZE MEDAL SPONSORS - These people and organizations are providing $2500 or more in cash or product or services for the 1997 NAC.

• Steve Rojek, Smoke Rise Farm
• Go-the-Distance, Dominique Freeman, Byron, CA
• Steph Teeter, Endurance Net, Moscow, ID

GOLD SUPPORTER - These people have given $1000 or more to the 1997 NAC.

• Don and Sandy Skinner, Mt Vernon, WA

SILVER SUPPORTER - These people have given $500 or more to the 1997 NAC.

• Bill Ansenberger, Troutdale, Oregon
• Paul Beam, Beam Construction, Bend, Oregon

BRONZE SUPPORTER - These people have given $100 or more to the 1997 NAC.

• Pat and Bruce Woodard, Roseburg, OR

The 1997 Pacific Northwest Endurance Rides Convention was very successful. The membership learned of our latest plans and of our progress. The organization of the event is progressing well. FEI has been very helpful and changed some rules which will eliminate about $30,000 from planned costs! Members are being very creative in getting things done efficiently at minimal cost. Many people asked what they could do to help and were signed up.

Money remains our biggest challenge. Around $1000 was generated in T-shirt and wormer sales and another $1000 was collected in cash donations. Looking to the future, several fund raisers were planned so it all is coming together. The level of participation is increasing so with your help we will easily raise the money.

The Trade Show is growing every day. Several of the companies at the PNER Convention committed themselves to being at the NAC. Several Central Oregon businesses have also confirmed their participation. We hope you will plan on coming to shop for "horsey stuff" as well as uniquely Oregon products.If you want to reserve a booth ($300) at the NAC please contact Gail Williams (509) 865-3246.

See you at AERC Convention.
Mike Foss DVM