RE: [RC] A couple of Tevis questions - Ranelle Rubin
Tevis Riders:
We are 10 min from the fairgrounds, about 1000 yds off the fwy if anyone needs a place to be before and after. Dawn Carrie and her friend Ann did this last year and I think they were more than happy...of course the Sangria and fresh garden vegies helped them enjoy their stay. Their horses had a large pasture to move around in, and not have to be in a stall or corral the days before the ride. We will likely take 2-3 rigs and horses. If you are coming with someone and your horses can be together, you will have a better chance of having a larger pasture..so keep that in mind.
Also anyone interested in coming to train on the Tevis trail ahead of time who is close enough to come for long weekends, a week, etc..we can accommodate that as well. My guy Marc has been really good about helping move rigs to give us point to point rides on the trail. Just bring him good wine and all is good.
Please contact me privately to discuss any requests. Larger rigs like Dawn's can get in, but it may be a bit tight getting through the gate..once you are in..lots of room.
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From: Paul@xxxxxxxxxxx To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: [RC] A couple of Tevis questions Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:30:12 -0500
I won't pretend to be an expert on Tevis, but my
friend from Tennessee and I both got buckles in 2007 doing a similar plan to
what you describe.
Except I agree with Ranele. There is no need to go
up that early, and lots of reasons not to. There were people up in Robie from
Tuesday on to ride day. It was hot, dusty, stressful, and chaotic for the
horses. My suggestion would be to find a place to stay until Friday
morning and then come set up. Don't worry about getting a place "close" to the
vet check in area. Who needs the dust and noise all night? You vet in
there, and never see it again.
We camped towards the south and west of the vet in
area. Maybe 300 -400 yards away? We had shade and quiet. Our horses relaxed
before we rode out. Then you can drive down to Auburn on Wednesday to enjoy the
welcome barbeque, and check out the fairgrounds. There are places to pull a rig
in on ride day and set up a SMALL pen. But you need to be aware of
the timing.
Our crew left Robie after we hit the trail, drove
to Auburn, parked the rig, and headed to Robinson Flat. Depending on your ride
speed, that can be pretty close timing. We sent a second vehicle directly to
Robinson and she got there in plenty of time. The crew that hauled to Auburn got
to Robinson about 10 minutes after we did. Fortunately, our other crew
person had all our stuff, so we didn't go nuts waiting for the crew who took the
rig to Auburn.
Have fun. Study and ask questions before you get
there. You should think about your plans for the gate and go checks. Since there
are no set hold periods there, you have to set it up. It is a great ride and
really beautiful too.
