Re: RC: Manure management at rides

[Merryben@aol.com]

I have been to rides where we are required to pick up everything.  Every 
speck of grain included.  This is mainly in Death Valley which is a national 
monument and the rangers require it.  It the natural animals get one grain of 
oats or a wisp of hay, it will probably ruin the environment for all time.  
[exaggeration is mine].

Anyway, the ride management has collected checks in advance for the clean up 
fee.  Someone inspects your camp before you leave and if it is clean, you get 
the check back.  If not, they keep it and the hired helpers do the cleaning.  
In order for this to be effective, you must collect at least $25 or $35.  It 
does work however........Too bad we have had to come to this but it is 
necessary.  At another of our rides the same people always stay over the next 
day and help pick up the garbage bags and clean.  In exchange, they either 
get 1/2 off or free entries to the next ride.  

maryben