Blue Mountain Gallop

["Brickson" <brickson@delanet.com>]

The May 7, 2000 Tri-County Arabian Club's Blue Mountain Gallop is a GO!
You are summoned to the challenge!

This year's 55 mile Endurance Ride, which is in PA, west of Allentown and
north of Reading near Summit Station, features a new way to the mountain
top, most of which is through a mature forest, from a new base that is easy
to get into and out of.  An extremely demanding River crossing was taken out
for this year.  There's still plenty of challenge what with the long slow
climbs, and the treeless, steep Rattlesnake Run to go down.  There are some
beautiful views and forest.  Footing is solid with several rocky sections.
There are mountain stream crossings sprinkled in along the cool wooded
areas.  Most of the way is wooded with hemlock, maple, oak, mountain laurel,
and beech.  Part of the Appalachian Trail is used that is a long dirt road
in the State Game Lands.

This ride, sanctioned by AERC and ECTRA, always attracts some of the world's
best endurance riders and horses.  There will be plenty of drinks and good
hot food.  Volunteers are welcomed with open arms and free lunch!   For
entry forms, directions, or more information, contact:  Brickson@delanet.com
or call 610/489-1419

Bridget Brickson
Jeff and Bridget Brickson