1. George Nixon 1. Mary Heberling
2. Genie Wunderlich 2. Jacob Thorne
3. Kathy Crouthers-Rebel's Traveler BC 3. Lorie Moore - Dart BC
4. Susan Young 4. Carla Cox
5. Jesse Burton 5. Michelle Berry
6. Louise Burton 6. Peggy McGinnis
7. Denise Livesay 7. Sara Sandker
8. Jon Sounders 8. kenneth Vette
9. Donna Rodrigues 9. Ann Kinningham
10.Jason Matthews 10.Katy Tynes
11.John Matthews 11.Cherly Stewart
12.Karren Beason 12.Steve Hartwig
13.Stacy Crews 13.Amber Burton
14.Anne Pilkington 14.Bruce Burton
15.Matt Frazier 15.Betsy O'Shea
16.Margie Burton 16.Jerrell Livesay
17.Cheryl Flanagan 17.Pat Gifford
18.Marybelle Cooper 18.Ruth Mesimer
19.Kay Wolfe 19.Joyce Bruecher
20.Dwight Cooper* 20.Elizabeth McIntyre
21.Kathleen Prescott
22.Cathy Adair
23.Ginger Beason
24.Lem Beason
25.Rebecca Potter*
26.Laura Marshall*
There were 46 riders from 5 states participating in the 2nd annual Paradise
Cup. This was my first Endurance Ride and I was rather apprehensive, but I
had nothing to be fearful of. My horse and I were well prepared from our
NATRC riding, and the superbly managed ride by Robin Kurtz left nothing to
chance. I was never confused - which is quite unusual for me!.The trail
consisted of a 15 and 10 mile loop with vet checks in camp. The well marked,
varied terrain and well maintained trail made it a blast to ride. there were
lots of fun Burma Shave type signs such as "Eat at Joe's" where they are
reported to have the prettiest catfish and freshest waitresses, while
touting "free beer tomorrow".
There were also riddles and cartoons. The 50 milers started at 7 am and the
25 milers started at 10, which meant people finished pretty much together,
so they were all there for the wonderful potluck held after the ride. And
Robin had really rustled the bushes to get some nice prizes which were
awarded not only to the top finishers but also Best Dressed Male,Best
Dressed Female,Most Colorful Mule,Best Managed Horse,best of the NATRC
riders, Best Vet Score 50, Best Vet Score 25 and HardLuck. I also really
liked the leader board which gave you an idea of how everyone was doing.
This was one of the most fun rides I have been to.
Betsy O'Shea and Afterglow
Paola, Kansas