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USE ACTUAL GPS COORDINATES OF 49.678209, -99.146762<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Do not<\/u><\/strong> use the automatic one in your device as it may take you to a site across the river!! <\/p>\n From HWY #1<\/u><\/strong>: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n From HWY #2<\/u><\/strong>: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Equestrian Campground <\/p>\n Friday May 13 5:00pm – Ride Camp will be up and running <\/p>\n 5:00pm to 6:00pm only – Vetting for Saturday 50 mile horses <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Saturday May 14 7:00am – Vetting 50\/25\/15\/10 mile horses in distance priority <\/p>\n 7:45am – Ride Meeting for 50 mile riders <\/p>\n 8:00am – 50 mile race starts <\/p>\n 8:30am – Ride Meeting for 25 mile riders <\/p>\n 9:00am – 25 mile race starts <\/p>\n 10:00am – 10\/15 mile intro starts <\/p>\n 7:30pm – Fireside Desserts <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sunday May 15 7:00am – Vetting 50\/25\/15\/10 mile horses in distance priority <\/p>\n 7:45am – Ride Meeting for 50 mile riders <\/p>\n 8:00am – 50 mile race starts <\/p>\n 8:30am – Ride Meeting for 25 mile riders <\/p>\n 9:00am – 25 mile race starts <\/p>\n 10:00am – 10\/15 mile intro starts <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/strong>Blue & white – 15 mile loop <\/p>\n Pink & white – 10 mile loop <\/p>\n Green & white – left turn <\/p>\n Red & white – right turn <\/p>\n Note: ribbons will always be on your right-hand side<\/u>. <\/em><\/p>\n Water will be available for horses near the cabin on the \u201cSwanson\u201d and \u201cGirling\u201d trails for both the Pink and Blue loops, as well as on the \u201cSwanson\u201d trail heading back into camp for the Blue loop. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 10-mile loop – Pink<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Follow the pink ribbons out of camp, up the hill and onto the \u201cSwanson Trail\u201d. Follow the Swanson Trail, which will go by a cabin, and follow the pink ribbons onto the \u201cGirling Trail\u201d. From the \u201cGirling Trail\u201d There will be two-way traffic along this loop. Just past Park Road, the trail will split off and leave \u201cGirling Trail\u201d. Follow the pink ribbons on your right and you\u2019ll enjoy the hogs back, come back down to \u201cGirling Trail\u201d and follow the ribbons there until you come to a left turn (Green ribbon), which will loop up, around, and join back to the \u201cGirling Trail.\u201d This will take you back to Park Road, where you will then rejoin the two-way traffic section of Girling Trail, back past the cabin where the pink will take you back onto Swanson Trail and back to ride camp. <\/p>\n The 10-mile loop consists of primarily grassy and sandy trails. <\/p>\n Remember, when there is two-way traffic, always follow the ribbon on your right-hand side<\/u><\/em><\/strong>. <\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 15-mile loop – Blue<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Follow the blue ribbons out of camp, up the hill and onto \u201cThe Great Trail\u201d. Follow the blue ribbons on the trail to \u201cPark Road\u201d where you\u2019ll turn right (red ribbon), follow the blue ribbons a short way and then you\u2019ll make another right turn (red ribbon) into the sand dunes. Once through the sand dunes, you will join \u201cGirling Trail\u201d heading south\/SW. Follow this down to the \u201cBorder Connection\u201d trail and then you\u2019ll have a right turn onto \u201cSwanson Trail\u201d. Follow \u201cSwanson Trail\u201d and the blue ribbons back to ride camp. Note that the last bit of trail back into camp is two-way traffic. <\/p>\n The 15-mile loop consists of primarily grassy and sandy trails and a small section that may be gravel. The sand dunes consist of deep sand and some steep hills. <\/p>\n PLEASE NOTE: Spruce Woods Provincial Park is a public park. You may encounter bikes, hikers of all ages, dogs, etc. on the trails. Standard Trail etiquette applies at all times. Be respectful and lead by example. Educate where appropriate and always make it your priority to keep you and your horse safe even if it costs you a little time<\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n After Each Loop*<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n *Except the \u201crace to the finish\u201d for 50 mile riders\u2026 your finish time after your final loop is the actual time you cross the Finish Line marked on the course, not when you are ready to present to the Vet for your exam<\/em> <\/p>\n Awards: General Notes<\/u>:<\/strong><\/p>\n People<\/u>: <\/p>\n Equine<\/u>: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Registration is now open for the May 14th and 15th “DRM 2022 Spruce Woods Spring Spectacular”!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Click here to –> Or, if you want to go “old school”, click on these words to sign up: words words words words words<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
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<\/u>For more information please visit: https:\/\/www.friendsofsprucewoods.com\/equestrian-campground<\/a>
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