May 3-4: Sanctioned with AERC; SERA; SEDRA
We are offering two days of competition:
==> Friday, 3 May: 25-mile LD, 50 miles
==> Saturday, 4-5 May: 30-mile LD, 55 miles, 75 miles, 100 miles
All riders will be entered in the AERC Open category.
Riders will have the option to enter the FEI (open FEI and Junior / Young Rider FEI) rides (AERC paper entry; separate USEF paper release and on-line entry through USEF required) with additional qualifications and rules.
Furthermore, the Region XII AHA Championship 100-mile ride will be held in conjunction with the Biltmore Challenge 100-mile ride.
Team Competitions ! The Biltmore Challenge plans to also host team competitions, open to all riders on both days with no additional entry fees. Boys Arnold is sponsoring this year. At least two full teams within the same distance are required to have team competition awards. Form your own team of four riders, with time for the top three finishers on each team counting towards awards. This is a good opportunity to practice team riding…. Check out how strategy and opportunities change in this environment!
General Conditions: Built in 1895, the Estate trails promise a challenging ride along the French Broad River and over rolling hills and low mountains. We recommend that all horses have hoof protection, and in the 75 and 100 mile distances, think about padding. Breast collars/cruppers may be helpful. Each loop will circle back to a central vetting area adjacent to the main camping area.
Weather is somewhat unpredictable in early May, but it is usually humid with temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Controlled Entry to Biltmore Estate. As part of the need for security on the Estate, and to provide a more official mode of access for attendees to the Estate grounds, names are provided for a list used by the front gate guards for initial entry (the “Gate List”). Subsequent re-entry will be via wristbands available at the ride site. Entry for one named crew member is covered as part of the ride entry fees. On the Estate, including at the ride site, colored wristbands will be required to be worn as visible proof of permission.
Additional entry permits may be purchased for each additional named crew members for $35 each.
Note: children 16 and under are free, but must still have their names on the “Gate List” and wear the wristbands.
Farrier: Mountain Farrier Service, Jeff Pauley owner, will be the ride farrier. They will be on the grounds during the rides Friday and until 6-7 pm Saturday. To make an appointment in advance, please call Jeff at 828 712 2343.
Human Body Therapy: Nancy MacDonald will be the human massage therapist on the grounds. Nancy is a certified neuromuscular therapist, licensed massage and bodywork therapist, nationally certified therapeutic massage and bodywork therapist. To make an appointment with Nancy, call her at 828 225 5022 or email her at [email protected].
Link to registration and ride information >>http://www.biltmoreendurance.com/entries.html
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