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[RC] Talladega 3 day....What a ride! - Jody Rogers-Buttram


Well,  Just returned home from the Yellowhammer 3-day Pioneer ride.   First off, let me say to the ride management...This was no doubt the best managed ride I have been to in a LONG time.  Hats off to Joe and Tamra and all who helped.  The Trails were marked very well, the timers were the best in the country and in Southeast!!!!  Then we had the best vets, best recorders, best PR takers, plenty of water thanks to the best "water boy" Brian who was keeping the tank filled all the days, every day.  The food was great, the after the ride party and music were first class thanks to Tommy Crain and the band.  The awards were thoughtful and nice each day, but the 3-day awards were tops!!!!  I don't remember there being any problems with people getting lost, not knowing the right loop or color ribbons to take or anything. (This is due in part to the fantastic design of the rider card)    The last day there was a loop that had some trail riders pull down markers, but that was not a problem as the "trail goddess" was out there riding along with whoever was last to make sure everyone got thru the course ok.   Thanks to Sara for being there for us....She personally saw me and Joni thru the last 2 days.

I would  like to personally thank the vets, DeeDee, Ken, and Otis.....they did a first rate job as usual getting the horses through the trail each day without problems.  This was a very tough ride for those who attempted any day or combination of days.  Big hooray for all that finished whatever they attempted and those who didn't make it, a big hooray for them and their horses for a royal effort.  Sometimes it isn't the finish that matters, but the trying and having a good day with a sound horse later.

Hope that everyone will attend this ride next year.  It is certainly worth the support of us riders to come out and enjoy a great ride.  I know I will be back.:))

If I have left anything out, it is because there were so many great things, I may not be able to remember them all!!

Jody, Joel, Joni and the girls...Rose (happy to be home), Aries and Gypsy.

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