AERC International News - April

["Steph Teeter" <step@fsr.com>]

From Lori Stewart:

AERC INTERNATIONAL
APRIL '99


1999 Pan American Endurance Championship Update

The PAC August 4th  - 8th, 1999 will showcase the sport of endurance riding
in conjunction with the Pan Am Games.  The ride is scheduled for an "off"
day during the Pan American Games headquartered 75 miles from the endurance
site to allow the press ample opportunity to cover the endurance event.
The trail for the PAC consists of five loops which all return to the main
camp for vet checks.  The loops vary in length from 24 miles to less than 10
miles.  Most of the trail is 2 track with relatively firm footing.  There
are some areas of loose sand on the 2 track.  The trail travels through one
section of sand dunes, which are relatively steep and have deep sand.
This section is only a couple of miles in length.  The trail will travel
along beside a road in the fields for approximately 5 miles for the public
to have a view of the race in progress.  There will be water tanks on the
trail at least every 8 miles.

The event has won approval to permit open-air paddock stabling instead of
traditional box stalls.  Specific instructions are included in the event
nvitation sent to each zone's contact person.  The endurance organizing
committee also recently received approval to invite 12 horse/rider teams per
zone instead of the traditional 6 per zone.  At the AERC Convention the AERC
International committee voted to allow each zone to act independently.

Zones may send the number allowed when nominations opened or send up to 12
horse/rider teams as recently approved for this event.  As of March 8th the
zones had not announced their decisions for this event. Please contact your
one representatives for further
in formation.

Great sponsorship programs are available along with a raffle to help raise
money for this event.  Any profit from the PAC will be put back into Spruce
Woods Park for development of another equestrian campground.  Vendors are
also invited to showcase their trail riding related goods at the PAC trade
show, which runs from August 4th through August 8th.  For further
information please contact Myna Cryderman at 204-534-2390 or fax
204-534-2257. Email: mcryderman@techplus.com

AERC International Zones Announce Long Lists

Central

On March 9th, the Central zone announced its nominees for the '99 PAC:
Candi Barbo/ Augustus
Shelly Bridges/ Rocky
Ceci Butler/ Conquistador
Darolyn Butler nominated on Marcus
Albanet, Razzmatez and Conquistador
Melissa Crain/ Charbiel
Patti Crawford/ Sassy
Gail Fiebelman nominated on Osyssion and Topaz
Mary Fields/ Christiansen
Tracy Gaddis/ KC
Roberta Harms/Sha-Win
Rebecca Huffman/Shadowfax
Mike Jaffe/ Cascabel
Joe Mattingly/ Flair
Terry Nance/ Jetalong
Sue Phillips/ King Cub
Betsy Reeves/KC
Lori Windows/Gandie
Jim Wiseman/Cyrano
Jan Worthington/Mastermind
Genie Wunderlich nominated on Twister and Bitsy.

 East

On January 2nd, eighteen talented horse/rider teams were named to our long
list from an impressive field of 26 nominees. We thank everyone who
nominated!  Long Listed Horse/Rider Teams are:
Leslie Anderson/Raxxmatraz
Cynthia Bell/Wameco
Julie Bullock/Tashi Ashara
Joylen Carlson/Somethingsostrong
Linda Crandell/LR Forgemym
Kim Orr Franklin/USA Top Star
Debbie Gordon/Saizahra
Heather Hoynes/Geym's Tinkerbell
Wendy Mattingly/Baskin Bacardi
Lois McAfee/K Tiki Streak
Patti Pizzo/Savaq
Margaret Price/Ramegwa Sharli
Dana Reeder/Wyle-A-Way Iris
Stephen  Rojek/Hawk
Rita Swift/Cass
Amanda Taylor/VP Bojtok
Constance Walker/DML Smoke Silver
Lana Wright/LL Stardom.

Help the team and buy lots of raffle tickets by contacting Patti Pizzo, ETZ
representative.  This year's prices are groups of ride entries to your
favorite rides.  Also, the USA East Benefit 50-mile ride is May 2 in Atison,
NJ.  For raffle tickets and/or a ride entry, please contact Patti at
215-343-4928 or email: PATTISAM@aol.com.

Mountain Zone

The Mountain Zone emerges as a force to be reckoned with on the
international scene with a stellar field of nominees:

1.  Whitney Bass  & Iza
2.  Clark Palfreyman & Sloan
3.  Susan Norris-Romero & KW Sundance
4.  Linda Fisher & FC Extreme
5.  Denise Pfalmer & Opening Night
6.   Bob Stellar & Markoss + /
7.  Janet Fredrickson & Sharteka
8.  Sandy Skinner &   SHA Hasans Asadd
9.  Mary Ann Severin & Galaxias SWA
10.  Deborah Anderson & Novah PR
11.  Stephanie Teeter & Nature's Khruschev
12.  Harriet Aiken & MC Rapter
13.  Darlene Patterson & Kootenai Clasy Caliz
14.  Sands Dickson & Synterfold
15.  Karen DiCamillo & Zazarr
16.  Bruce Burnham & Jjoqhuir
17.  Marsha Barney & Sea Dancer
18. Sandy Brown & Ruby
19.  Jerry Barfield & SA Dust Devil + /
20.  Suzanne Hayes & SSA Csea Dream


Pacific North

The Pacific North Zone is proud to announce the long list for the 1999 Pan
American Championship Ride.

1. Briggs, Conrad            "Blaze"
2. Christofk, Thomas         "Mark of Fire"(Huckleberry)
3. Hatfield, Shellie         "Major Attraction"(Stoney)
4. Jackson, Dory             "DHC Nassahr"
5. Johnson, Linda            "MC Tron"
6. Lawrence, Ona             "RAA Crusader"(RC)
7. Leitgeb, Sherman          "MC Cytlason"(Sonny)
8. Lumbert, Wendy            "Whip"
9. Morrill, Susie            "McFyre Flyte"(Fyre)
10. Rosendaul, Leighsa       "Black Tie Affair"(Tubby)
11. Shae, Lari               "Avanti"
12. Smith, Marcia            "Saamson CC"(Saam)
13. Sousa, Joyce             "Jim Bob"
14. Sousa, Joyce             "MC Dillon"
15. Thompson, Kathy          "LS Zane Grey"
16. Westlake, Darla          "MC Ramz"

The selectors are: Terry Benedetti
                   Jo Calver-O'Brian
                  Karen Vilander
                   Sharon Westergard
Head Selector:     Ellen Betker
>Chef d'Equipe:     Wendy Rude
Team Vet:          Pete Mundscenk DVM

The Pacific North Zone will be very aggressive in its fund raising
efforts, so please ask us about our cookbook, beautiful T-shirts and
sweatshirts, and raffle prizes.  We are also searching for folks that wish
to participate in the support crew and would like to travel to Canada to
help our winning team.  Please contact: Wendy Rude at WRude@aol.com or Ellen
Betker at lebetker@outlawnet.com

PACIFIC SOUTH ZONE

Long listed riders for Pacific South USA are as follows:
Andrea Bianchi/Robin Hood
Gary Ceragioli/Desert Roses Raz
B. Jane Cloud/Ezer's Cloud
Teresa Cross/Berryessa
Jack Enderle/FAD Silver
Anita Fiondella/CF Precarious
Judy Houle/Felex
Wendy Merendini/Fire Mt. Flikka
Linda Morelli/Kismet's Kokomo
Judith Ogus/Fames Excitement+
Lori Oleson/Kassiq
Brian Reeves/R. B. Royal Brand
Valorie Weizer/Copper.

Selection Chair: Barbara Sanchez.
Chef d'Equipe:Kathy Campbell.

FEI NEWS FLASH

February 4, 1999: Copenhagen, Denmark withdrew its bid to host the 2000 WEC.
Applications are open again. Note: At the AERC convention international
meetings, France and Italy were discussed as very suitable sites for the
2000 event.

Ride with Pride- New International Products

Now available through AERC: POLAR FLEECE VEST in navy blue or forest green
with int. logo embroidered - $39. POLO SHIRT in white herringbone knit, with
international flags bordering collar and our international logo
embroidered - $35. BASEBALL CAP- Cream Crown with Navy bill and int. logo
embroidered - $15.  Note: Prices do not include tax, shipping and handling.

International Membership

Even at just $10 per year, renewals are down folks!  Did you know that the
AERC's international riding program is required to generate its own funds?
So AERC's future in international riding depends your extra membership
support.  Pleezzz…do your small part to keep the USA on the medal podium.

Zone nominees please be reminded, you must be a member of AERC
International in order to ride at the '99 PAC.  If you renewed your
membership and the box is not checked on your AERC membership card, please
contact the AERC office to make sure they have you on our International
membership list.  Thank you!!

NEW INTERNET NEWS GROUP

AERC International members with email access can now receive international
updates without having to go looking on the AERC Web Page.  Just email Lori
Stewart at rk-ld.stewart@usa.net with your AERC #, region and International
zone and we'll put you on the News Group list.  AERC International wants to
show its appreciation for your support with this special service for
international members only.  EN and the AERC Web page will still inform the
general membership but now you can get information hot off the press!

NOTE: Correction to the International Directory, PN: Ona Lawrence replaced
Sharon Westergard NOT Chris Knoch as was originally submitted.


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