{"id":3399,"date":"2024-08-13T08:01:52","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T13:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.distanceridersofmanitoba.ca\/DRM\/?p=3399"},"modified":"2024-08-18T15:22:22","modified_gmt":"2024-08-18T20:22:22","slug":"spruce-woods-august-24-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.distanceridersofmanitoba.ca\/DRM\/2024\/08\/13\/spruce-woods-august-24-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Spruce Woods, August 24, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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2024 DRM Spruce Woods Endurance Ride<\/h2>

Join us for our ride at Spruce Woods!<\/strong><\/p>

Registration is now open! Register here:\u00a0Spruce Woods Registration<\/a><\/p><\/div>

Late registrations: Any after Sunday, Aug 18<\/strong><\/div>
Registration deadline: Tuesday, Aug 20<\/strong><\/div>
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Note that we’re capping the entries at 30 riders.<\/p>

Dates:\u00a0 August 24, 2024<\/span><\/h3>

Start Time:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 7:00am<\/p>

End Time: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 7:00pm<\/p>

Location: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Spruce Woods Provincial Park Equestrian Campground<\/p>

Contact Name: \u00a0 Wendy Nagtegaal (Carrie Wilson at the ride)<\/p>

Contact Email:\u00a0drm.endurance@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>

DRM’s Spruce Woods Endurance Ride will be setting up Ride Camp at the Equestrian Campground on Friday August 23, 2024.\u00a0 There are limited corrals and stalls available for use at this site. All campsites, horse corrals and barn stalls are on a first come first served basis with camping fees to be paid to the Friends of Spruce Woods directly as per usual.<\/p>

Please note that we may be required to set up on the hill.\u00a0 Please bring your own horse containment system in case.\u00a0 If so, we will have water troughs and\/or the water cube up on the hill to water your horses. As soon as we know we will update on our facebook page so please check there regularly.<\/p>

We are offering Intro rides of 10 or 15 miles.<\/p>

This is an AERC sanctioned ride and will offer Limited Distance Rides (LD) of 25 miles. This distance is suitable for anyone that has fit horses.<\/p>

We will also offer Competitive Endurance Rides of 50 miles.\u00a0 This distance is NOT suitable for beginners and should only be entered by athletes ready to challenge themselves and their equine partners.<\/p>

All horses are subject to vet checks prior to beginning the ride each day, during ride holds and at the conclusion of the ride. Any horse may be pulled from competition by the ride veterinarian for lameness or metabolic issues.<\/p>

Riders may also choose to Rider Option (RO) if the ride vet has not pulled the horse as riders know their equine partners best and our sport is about the horse\u2019s health and well being coming before all other considerations.<\/p>

AERC Motto: \u201cTo Finish Is To Win!\u201d<\/h3>

Spruce Woods Endurance Ride Updated Info<\/p>

Directions to Spruce Woods Provincial Park Equestrian Campsite:<\/p>

USE ACTUAL GPS COORDINATES OF 49.678209, -99.146762<\/p>

Do not use the automatic one in your device as it may take you to a site across the river!<\/p>

From HWY #1:<\/p>

Turn south at Carberry onto #5 Hwy to Assiniboine river.<\/p>

Cross bridge go about 1km, then<\/p>

Turn left into Kiche Manitu Campground \u2013 Spruce Woods and follow the signs to the Equestrian Center 8km.<\/p>

From HWY #2:<\/p>

Turn north on #5 Hwy to Assiniboine River, then<\/p>

Before the bridge turn right into Kiche Manitu Campground \u2013 Spruce Woods and follow the signs to the Equestrian Center 8km.<\/p>

Camping Fees:<\/p>

Equestrian Campground<\/p>

Basic Site $20.75<\/p>

Electrical $24.95<\/p>

For more information please visit:\u00a0https:\/\/www.friendsofsprucewoods.com<\/a><\/p>

Schedule:<\/h3>

Friday, August 23<\/span><\/h3>

6:00pm \u2013 Ride Camp will be up and running<\/p>

7:30pm – Vetting of 25 mile and 50 mile horses<\/p>

8:30pm – Ride Meeting for 25 mile and 50 mile riders. All other riders welcome to attend!<\/p>

Saturday, August 24<\/span><\/h3>

7:00am \u2013 50 mile race starts<\/p>

8:00am \u2013 25 mile race starts\u00a0<\/p>

8:15am – Vetting for Intro Ride horses (can begin as soon as the last 25 mile riders leave camp)<\/p>

8:30 am – Ride Meeting for 10\/15 mile intro riders<\/p>

9:00am \u2013 10\/15 mile intro starts<\/p>

6:00pm – Potluck! Bring your own chair, plate and eating utensils, as well as a food item to share with the group. Location TBA.<\/p>

Trail Notes:<\/p>

Each trail will be marked with its corresponding ribbon colour.<\/p>

Blue trail: Blue & white ribbons<\/p>

Pink trail: Pink & white ribbons<\/p>

Turning ribbons:<\/p>

Green & white \u2013 left turn<\/p>

Red & white \u2013 right turn<\/p>

Note: ribbons will always be on your right-hand side.<\/p>

Water will be available for horses on the trail.<\/p>

Further trail details, maps, and water locations will be covered in the ride meetings.<\/p>

PLEASE NOTE: Spruce Woods Provincial Park is a public park.\u00a0 You may encounter bikes, hikers of all ages, dogs, etc. on the trails.\u00a0 Standard Trail etiquette applies at all times.\u00a0 Be respectful and lead by example.\u00a0 Educate where appropriate and always make it your priority to keep you and your horse safe even if it costs you a little time.<\/p>

After Each Loop*:<\/span><\/h3>

Go to the crewing\/rest area to get your horse\u2019s pulse down and until you are ready to present to the Vet;<\/p>

Heart Rate Courtesy Checkers, if available, may check your horse\u2019s pulse on request, however, the Vet\u2019s HR will always be the official record upon the exam;<\/p>

When you have met or are under your pulse criteria, proceed to the TIMER FIRST before you proceed to the Vet Gate and call \u201cTIME\u201d and identify yourself by name and your horse by name, distance and competition number.\u00a0 (Our timers are new and need your help to correctly identify you and your horse to ensure accurate race records) THEN enter the pulse Area and your time will be written down and you will receive your Vet Card to provide to the Vet Scribe.<\/p>

In the event your horse has not met pulse criteria, you will be requested to go back out and when your horse is ready to re-present you must advise the TIMER that of your new \u201cTime\u201d.<\/p>

Once the vet has completed the exam and you have been cleared to continue, you may then go to your Crew\/Rest area for the remainder of your 45 min hold period (calculated from your \u201cTIME\u201d, not the end of your exam).<\/p>

Once you are ready to go back out onto the next loop, ensure you check in with the TIMER to ensure your hold time is up \u2013 no sneaking onto the course early!<\/p>

*50 milers is a race to the finish line with 30 minutes available to pulse down. 25 milers race ends when they call time and meet pulse criteria.<\/p>

Awards:<\/h3>

If you are leaving before awards are presented, then please find Carrie Wilson to pick up your awards or they will be held until the following ride.<\/p>

General Notes:<\/h3>

All dogs must be kept on a leash, tied to your trailer, crated or confined inside your trailer\/truck in Ride Camp and Crewing areas.<\/p>

Dogs are not permitted near the Vet Gate area or Trot Lane at any time.<\/p>

No smoking on the trail.<\/p>

No smoking in the Vet Gate area.<\/p>

Pulse criteria will be 64 bpm for the 50 mile, and 60 bpm for the 25 mile and intro distances.<\/p>

Hold times will be 45 minutes for all holds for both 50 and 25 mile races.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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