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Birds Hill Fast Flat Forest

June 2, 2018 - June 3, 2018

20/40/80 km Saturday & Sunday

25 mile and 50 mile rides sanctioned by AERC.
Water for horses will be provided in camp and on the trail. Supply your own human drinking water.

Pot luck Supper Saturday night

Entry form https://forms.zohopublic.com/mauraleahy/form/BirdsHillFastFlatForest2018/formperma/4XxviB7jEJ40PF5EN-0RT0CnfBsSHz203lEiUWjmluc

The trail is mostly through woods and mainly two track, some sand road. Can be done barefoot, but protective hoof wear is always recommended. All vetting is at base camp.

Contact Ride Managers, Maura Leahy@live.ca or 204.795.1915 or FB message
Veterinary Control Judge: Glenn Sinclair

Directions:

From West of Winnipeg

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  • Take North Perimeter around Winnipeg
  • Turn north onto Lagimodiere Boulevard (Hwy 59)
  • Turn right into Birds Hill Provincial Park
  • Follow park signs to the Equestrian Center
  • Follow ride signs to Ride Camp

From Winnipeg

  • Take Lagimodière Boulevard north of Winnipeg (Hwy 59)
  • Turn right into Birds Hill Provincial Park
  • Follow park signs to the Equestrian Center
  • Follow ride signs to Ride Camp

From East of Winnipeg

  • On #1 Hwy – Transcanada
  • Turn right (north) on Hwy #206
  • Travel through Oakbank
  • Turn left (west) into Birds Hill Provincial Park
  • Follow park signs to the Equestrian Center
  • Follow ride signs to Ride Camp

Ride Schedule
Friday, June 1, 2018 base camp open at noon

Saturday, June 2, 2018
7:00am – Vetting Begins
8:00am – 50 Mile Ride Start – Ride meeting at 7:45am
9:00am – 25 Mile Ride Start – Ride meeting at 8:30am
10:00am – 10 & 15 Mile Ride Start
6:30pm – Potluck Supper at Ride Manager’s Trailer
7:30pm – Rider Meeting for Sunday rides

Sunday, May 20
6:00am – Vetting Begins
7:00am – 50 Mile Ride Start
9:00am – 25 Mile Ride Start
9:15am – Rider Meeting for MENTORED Ride
10:00am – 10/15 Mile MENTORED Ride Start

Please have your horse vetted in half hour before ride time.
Helmets are mandatory for all riders.

Proof of Negative Coggins within 6 months and MHC competitive membership required prior to ride.

All are welcome to the Potluck supper at the Ride Manager’s Trailer on Saturday at 6:30pm! Bring something to share or purchase a ticket, a chair and eating utensils.

Details

Start:
June 2, 2018
End:
June 3, 2018

Venue

Birds Hill Park
Birds Hill Park MB Canada + Google Map

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