Trail description

The course is a mixture of two track jeep roads, single-track trails with sand, packed sand, dirt, rocks and some sandstone "slickrock". The trails on the "slickrock" will disappear at the edge of the sandstone and reappear on the other side of the sandstone section so you will need to be heads up looking for the flagging and white painted arrows across these rock areas. There are a few miles of gravel road to get you from one great trail to another and some areas that are flat out rocky. There will be water stops and snacks set out for your horse along the way.

 

Footing

Horses can easily trot the packed sand and sandstone sections since they maintain their 'grip' on the sandpaper-like surface of the "slickrock". We recommend that horses be shod or booted as the footing changes throughout the ride. Steel shoes grip great as do boots. 

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Maps and flagging

The trails will be marked by a different color of flagging each day for each distance to make them easy to follow. Detailed maps will be provided to every rider. It is recommended that all riders download and use “Avenza” on their cell phone to follow the trails. Electronic maps will be made available to registered riders prior to the ride dates to be downloaded as a geo-referenced pdf. There is a free version of Avenza that allows you to download up to three georeferenced pdf maps and it is easy!! Download the FREE Avenza App before you come to make loading maps really easy!!!       https://www.avenza.com/avenza-maps/

We will have maps available as a .GPX format for GPS users which can be exported to Gaia.

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Vet checks

All Vet checks will be out of camp. We will supply alfalfa & grass hay and lots of fresh water for horse and rider. A trailer will haul all crew bags to the vet check. Family and crews can easily find the vet check and are welcome to come out to observe, lend a hand and have lunch!

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Lunches & Dinner

We’ll supply lunch & drinks for the riders & staff (including vegetarian food) both days.

We will be serving dinner on Friday and Saturday night, Chicken and Beef options and always a vegitarian option. Please sign up and pay for your meal during registration so that we can plan the food accordingly. 

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Weather

The spring and fall weather in in the Desert north of Moab can vary widely, but typically the temperatures range from 50-70 degrees during the day and 30–40 degrees at night. It’s good to plan for the full range of warm and sunny to rainy and cold, so bring a blanket for your horse and a jacket for yourself!

 

DOGS

Yes, dogs are welcome, We love our dogs!! However, due to so many complaints there are a few rules;

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• Dogs must be under owner's control at all times, please do not let them run loose to pee on hay or gear.

• No Dogs allowed on the Trails or at Vet check during the event. Please avoid conflict by keeping your pets on a leash 

• No aggressive dogs. If a dog is found to be picking fights with other dogs the owner will be asked to remove the animal from camp.

• When your leaving camp on your ride, your dog must be contained (suggest inside your horse trailer, a kennel or camper)

 

Dogs can go with the owners on warm-up rides.  It's good for them to get out and get exercise. If you take your dog out during a warm up ride they must to be under verbal control and not bother other horses or livestock.

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If your dog does not socialize well with other dogs please leave them home, it may be safer for them and everyone else. Thank You

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Ride Schedule

 

Wednesday        

       12:00           Ride Camp OPEN

Thursday            

       2:00 pm      Registration OPEN

       2:00 pm      Pre-Vet OPEN

       6:00 pm      Rider Meeting

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Friday,  Saturday, Sunday                 

       7:00 am Registration / Vet in 

        7:30 am      50's Start

        8:00 am      30's Start

        8:30 am      Intro Riders Start

        9:30am      Vet Check Open

        6:00 pm      Rider Meeting / Awards

        6:30 pm      Dinner  (Fri, Sat only) 

Sunday

         Afternoon Check-out / Pay / Awards

                               

GO To "Directions to Ride Camp" in the Menu tab at the top to find printable directions.

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