Ride Managing Hints

[GrgGmiller@aol.com]

Managed my first ride this year.  Water was a very big issue, for both 
VOLUNTEERS and Horse/Rider teams.....I made the mistake of not supplying 
enough water for the volunteers and it was HOT....boy, did I feel stupid!  
(You can only drink so many juice boxes).  Volunteers are the heart of the 
ride once the ride begins....take very good care of them, and they will do 
their job better.  I FEEL THE PRIZES SHOULD GO TO THE VOLUNTEERS!

Providing dinner for all of the riders, volunteers and Vet's was very 
stressful and expensive....I had approx. 80 pre-registered, but had another 
60 riders show up on Friday.  Food at the last minute becomes very expensive! 
 My personality is such that I was going to provide food for everyone...even 
if it killed me...(my husband almost did when he saw the bill!)  I am still 
unsure how to handle this issue.

Next year I will concentrate on more rewards for the volunteers..they truly 
are the heartbeat of the ride.

Bonnie Miller
Flagstaff-Cinders Ride