Upcoming Event - NEDA's Winnemucca Ride

NATIONAL ENDURANCE DRIVING ASSOCIATION (NEDA)

25-Mile Drive/Ride Endurance Race
held in conjunction with the Winnemucca Mule Races and Show
and the Winnemucca Mule Endurance Race.

Friday, May 31, 2013

Awards

Driver/Outrider           1^st Place           $100

                                   2^nd Place            $75

                                   3^rd Place             $50

                                   4^th Place             $35

Entry Fee:  $35.00

Entries close on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 5:00pm.

All contestants will receive 2 admission tickets to the Winnemucca Mule Races, Show & Draft Horse Challenge.

Race Start:  Immediately following the Riding Mule Endurance Race that starts at 8:00 a.m.

Location:  The race will start at a point approximately 1/4 mile east of Golconda Summit (I80) which is approximately 25 miles from the Winnemucca Events Complex.

Finish Line:  The finish line will be on the track in front of the Fairgrounds grandstand.

RULES – NEDA Rules Apply

1. All contestants must be a NEDA member.

Membership Fee:  $25/person; $30/family; $5/daily
for more information about NEDA contact Steven Thompson (775)315-8581
or email ponyracer@hdiss.net

2.   Any type of driving vehicle or conveyance may be used as long as it has at least 1 wheel or runner.
     Note: Portions of trail may be on rough terrain.

3. Any number of driving animals may be used, but there must be one passenger for each animal.
4. Any type of draft animals (horse, mule, donkey, etc.) may enter but must be 4 years (48 months) of
   age on the day of the event.
5. There will be at least one pulse and check point between the start & finish.  All animals must meet the recovery criteria to proceed.  There will be a mandatory hold if animal reaches criteria (approximately
   64 beats per minute) of 15 minutes.  Any entry that includes more than one animal must have all
   animals recover to criteria to proceed.
6. All entrants must follow the designated course or will be disqualified.

7.   Hard hats advised.

Additional Information

1.    We hope that everyone will plan to stay and enjoy the Mule Races and Show.

2. Stalls: Stalls may be reserved and assigned on a first come first serve basis.

Stall Fees:  $10/Day or $15/Event.

Stalls are limited so make your reservations early by calling Brenda - (775) 623-5071 ext 103.

3. Camping:  Camping is by reservation only and will be assigned in order received.

Campsites w/30 AMP outlet $20/night

Camping hooked up to power anywhere on grounds-$20/night

Dry Camping: (No electrical) $10/night

Camping fees must be paid with entry fees.

Photos Now Available - NEDA Spring Tune-Up

Thanks to everyone at NEDA for having me.  

Photos are now available to view on line at:

www.projectionsphoto.printroom.com

Draft Horse Classic 2012 Photos Now Available to View

After literally planning for an entire year, I was all excited about spending a week in Grass Valley, California to attend the Draft Horse Classic.  Sometimes, the stars just don't line up right, and sometimes one obstacle after another throws itself in your path.  Apparently, this was going to be one of those events, times two.  Always the optimist, or at least not one eager to admit defeat, I hung in there, and at the last minute, thanks mostly to my friend, who always has a plan, I was able to attend on Saturday.  My first time in attendance, I had a wonderful time and have already added Draft Horse Classic to my 2013 calendar.

Steven Thompson made a special effort to be my host and play tour guide, which made for a very enriched experience.  The Nevada County Fairgrounds was beautiful, with lots of trees for shade for our dogs.  I had the chance between shows to check out the Harvest Fair, with all the craft booths and food vendors, and to have a nice lunch.  I enjoyed seeing the railroad museum, and loved the history museum, as told through photographs.  I even found time to check out the competition at the "Art at the Classic."  Lots of great artwork was on display.

A special thank you to Jeff Shinn and his lovely Aunties for inviting us to join them at the barn.  To me, it is always fascinating to see how much hard work and dedication, and expense, goes into a production like this, and I really appreciated the opportunity to hang out.

Of all the sights and sounds, the horses were, of course, my favorite.  Just don't ask me to narrow it down to which horses, or what entertainment acts I liked the best.  I was fortunate enough to have an understanding guide who encouraged me to stay and watch it all, even while he practiced sleeping standing up!  I think the announcers did a fantastic job, and I was very happy to see Bill Adams and his mules.  I had a wonderful time, and I learned so much.  It was also nice to see so many familiar faces.  It always makes me homesick for Texas to be around horse people.  Everyone was very warm and inviting.  Can't wait for next year - September 19 through September 22, 2013!

I hope everyone will stop by our gallery and have a peek at the 400 photos I narrowed it down to.  Please have a look and let me know what you think.  I always appreciate your feedback.  If you see anything you are interested in , give me a call directly for discount pricing.

www.projectionsphoto.printroom.com

Contact Kitty at:

ProjectionsPhoto@aol.com

775-315-3994

Upcoming Event - HDH Trail Trial

 





High Desert Horsemen
Trophy Belt Buckles awarded
for high point in each division
Youth, Novice, Intermediate
and Advanced
Lunch and special completion award included to all participants
$35 - Adult (18- 49 and 50 & over) (Novice-intermediate-advanced)
$25 - 17 & under (novice-intermediate-advanced-judged together)
$20 - Schooling (novice obstacles) special award to highest score
$10 - Companion rider
**Responsible for $5.00 daily parking fee**
**Dry Camping available $12.00 per vehicle**
**Fees are an additional $2 if you are not a NV resident**
**Bring your own horse water**
TRAIL TRIAL
POKER HANDS
$5.00 per Hand
Winning Hand is a 50/50 split of the Pot!!!!
Scout Camp - Fort Churchill State Park
Kelli Lyon at 775-629-0865 kellilyon@hdiss.net or
Trish Clark at 775-315-5799 lv2bhorsebak@aol.com
www.hdhorseman.org
Event will be held rain or shine
SEPTEMBER 8, 2012
9:00 am registration
10:00 first riders out