[RC] The LBL Express

On Behalf Of Hickory Ridge Arabians

Hello Everyone,

As new rides become available for the endurance riders there
is always some interest on how the new ride went. To that end,
here is the LBL Express story.

On Wednesday before the ride we transported 3 horses to the LBL
ride site. Two for trail marking and of course JABASK KNIGHT aka
Irene for competition. Bianca Chevalier flew in from Oregon to ride
Irene. She did a teriffic job in taking him around the course and
finished with all A's for the day.

Back to the ride site. On Wednesday the trails were in perfect
condition. Some mud is the very low spots but generally in good
shape. On Thursday it began to cloud over, and by Thursday night we
had some good showers. There went the trail. Friday it did the same
thing with some hard showers. While marking the trail on Friday,
Truman Prevatt, Jim Holland and my husband Jerry Fruth were treated
to a royal soaking by mother nature.

There was a bit of confusion with the electrical fences. Matthew the
LBL Recreation Manager announced at the ride meeting that you could
have the fences, but during the day they would have to be turned off.
With a lot of children in the camp they wanted to be careful not
to shock one of the camp urchins. That seemed to please the riders.

Saturday began with open skies and by 10 am we had a perfect
day going. Sun and a temperature for the day of 71 degrees
made for a great ride day.
By and large the riders took the mud in stride. The mud at LBL
doesn't get deep with heavy rain. The base is a gravel, and stone
base which helps drain the soil. By Sunday afternoon the trail was
beginning to dry.

We had 53 entrants in the 50 and 32 entrants in the 25 mile
limited distance ride. ALL 32 limited distance riders completed
the ride, with an hour to spare, they didn't take six hours! They
were rewarded with a large round of applause at the
awards ceremony for taking such good care of their horses.

Vetting was done by Drs. Duane Barnett, Art King, Otis Schmitt,
and Melinda Poole. Otis was the treatment vet and had a relaxed
day. One horse on the first loop had a muscle pull or light
tie up which was attended to in speedy order because Otis was
posted about 8 miles out on the first loop of the 50 miler. He
was assisted by our ham operator at that location in notifying us
of a need for an ambulance. That was the only horse for the day
that required an ambulance ride back to camp.

As the day moved along all was going well until we had a race off
for the finish line. Two riders were booking it for home, rounded
a curve and found 6 trail riders standing in a mud hole giving
their horses a drink. At that point everyone scattered, but one the
endurance rider ran into a trail rider with each going down in the mud
hole. Both riders were covered in mud and both horses required
some vet attention. The riders are ok, and the horses are on the
mend.

We have been asked back by the Forest Service for next spring(last
weekend of April 2004), and they have asked us if we would like to do
a ride this fall. They had excellent reports from other trail riders
that our riders were very courteous when passing them out on the
trail.

The buffet before the awards cermony was one of the best. The
caterer had a vegetarian lasagna that was first rate. The dinner was
topped off with Mississippi Mud Pie and an array of other desserts.
They said our riders really like Chocolate. They will certainly be
asked back next year.

Special thanks goes to Nancy Gooch, and Jackie Mitchell as timers, Kim
Ruffin, Bobbie Dolchan and Nina Gibson Barnett as scribes, Lori Greco
and Joan Tipton as pulse in. .Thank you to Lori for helping to take
down ribbons on Sunday. Thank you to Truman and Jim for helping mark
the trail, and our crew of three ham operators that kept us informed
of the riders positions during the ride. Thank you to my good friend,
Bianca for designing the LBL logo and helping me with the ride. To
all the other volunteers who just stepped in and helped, you are
appreciated.

A very special thanks to Matthew Edwards of the USFS in helping put
the event together. As a land manager he is the very best. We are
looking forward to working with the land managers at LBL in the
future. They are definitely orientated towards recreation.
Like every place else in the nation they are short on funds for
trail maintenance, so we are going to see what can be done to
help them out.

Thank you to all the riders that attended!!! It was a great ride!!!

50 Milers 53 started, 41 finished
High Vet Score-Susan Kasemeyer
Best Condition-Susan Kasemeyer

1. Betsey Knight-1st Lightweight
2. Karen Cummings
3. Rick Melloan-1st Middleweight
4. Patricia Bullock-1st Featherweight
5. Wendy Manicini
6. Susan Kasemeyer(High Vet score & BC)
7. Linda Joyner
8. Teresa Mascaro
9. Patty Bass
10.Rachel Boyce
11.Nancy Kucera
12.Wendy Rosenbek
13.Melissa Frame
14.Sarah Hunt Engsberg
15.Joe Schoech-1st Heavyweight
16.Josie McGhee ( 1stJR)
17.Eva De Paulis
18.Judy Sandlin
19.Christina Frame
20.Chris Frame
21.Kajsa Vikman (Flew in from California)
22.Melissa Crain
23.Ronald Chapman
24.Brenda Kenley
25.Carol Ricketts
26.Ann Branch
27.Bianca Chevalier(Flew in from Oregon)
28.Cindy Laroy Young
29.Dee Dee Cushman
30.Laurie Tichenor
31.Debbie Sutton-tie
31.Alice Farrara-tie
33.Jim Barrett
34.Lisa Winburn
35.Megan Meckfessel
36.Kelli Kirchner
37.Jim Holland
38.David Bennett
39.Robin Burris
40. Patricia Harrop
41. Teresa Searcy

25 Mile Limited Distance
Best Condition-Marsha Millis
1. Marsha Millis
2. Megan Dickman
3. Dixie Hayes
4. Julie Jackson
5. Lorena Truett
6. Bruce Nagel
7. Ashley Creswell
8. Erin Darte
9. Stephen Cummings
10.Becky Spraque
11.Jerry Brown
12.Roger Abney
13.Jennifer Whittaker
14.Gwen Jackson
15.Tamara Schoech
16.Christy Wicke
17.Louisa Witten
18.Jan Shekell
19.Russell Dewitt-1st Junior
20.Rebecca Finlay(JR)
21.Robin Dewitt
22.Wendy Shields
23.Mary Ellen Shoemaker
24.Kathy Thompson
25.Eleanor Burnett
26.Tim Hughes
27.Vicki Hughes
28.Rachel Schmalzriedt(JR)
29.Shannon Cofield
30.Lisa Norris
31.Vicki Loren
32.Deb Blackburn

LBL EXPRESS 2003
Diane Fruth-Ride Manager

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BCHC's Public Lands Committee

BCHC's Public Lands Committee - Working for California

The Public Lands Committee (PLC) continues its efforts to keep our mission
in plain view for both ederal and state public land managers.


During 2002, PLC members from BCHC-Sequoia Unit and BCHC-Kern Sierra Unit
provided detailed analyses of the Giant Sequoia Monument Management Plan.
Their work helped our development of comments from the Public Lands
Committee.

PLC Members from BCHC-Caballeros del Sol Unit, BCHC-Borrego Valley Unit and
BCHC-San Diego Unit responded to the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park General
Plan and Draft EIR. That clarified the entire Public Lands Committee's
understanding of issues while developing our comments.

Throughout 2003 we will assist our federal congressional representatives in
developing "Right to Ride" legislation with the goal of solidifying the
historical importance of our western culture by preserving and facilitating
the continued use of pack and saddle stock in wilderness areas.

The Committee will also continue working with state legislative
representatives on California's state park issues.

Barbara J. Ferguson,
Vice President, Public Lands

[RC] Hog Wild day 1 - 50's

On Behalf Of Tammy Robinson

I want to thank everyone that attended this years ride. We thought things
went very well this year. A very BIG "Thank You" to all of my volunteers
this year. We would never be able to ever have this ride if it wasn't for
them.

T he weather was great and the trails ended up in good condition due to
this years rains. Wild Flowers and green grass everywhere. It has taken 4
years now and I do feel that we finally have it down. Every year we learn
something to do it better for next years ride. If you have any in put on
this subject, please feel free to email us. Please don't ask for us to
remove hills. Just can't move mountains yet :)

Any Volunteers, or riders that didn't get their T-Shirts please let us know.
We didn't have any Jr riders in the 50 miler this year so we have decided to
give the 1st Jr. Polar Fleece Blanket to the 1st Jr in the 35 miler. We did
the same on day 2 and you should have seen the smile on that little girls
face!

50 Miler - 72 starters 67 finishers

1. Terry Roselle Cayenne Kate 5:56 1st
lightweight
2. Dabney Finch Orzo 6:16 1st
featherweight BC
3. Linda Morelli Falling Leaf 6:16.01
4. Julie Herrera CV Sweet Dal 6:21
5. Kirstin Loft Mallone 6:25
6. Fred Beahm WMA Challenge 6:25.01
7. Jonathan Bowman Height Ho 6.26 1st
heavyweight
8. Charlene Lewis-Stueve TR Hayhook Hobo 6:41 1st
middleweight
9. Chris Paschke BRR Moon Far 7:04
10. Sandra Bartsch Sun Roader 7:07
11. Melody Wong Kay Cee 7.07.01
12. Carl Bruno Oso Denmark 7.08
13. Mike Maul Rroco-my-sol 7.14
14. Jan Jeffers DS Mi Mstik 7.14.01
15. Robert Ribley Cveli 7.21
16. Michelle Mueller Sky Bask 7:36
17. Tracy Schroeder SA Feat 7:36.01
18. Blayne Chenoweth Killians Red 7:37
19. Teresa Bitondo Magniffire 7:47
20. Tracey Cary Fire Mt. Redcloud 7:52
21. Marci Cook AA Allusion 7:52.01
22. Callie Thornburgh Muddy 7:58
23. Elfta Hilzman Luna 8:08
24. Cora Greene Chihoulis 8:23
25. Mae Chase-Dunn Benjamin 8:25
26. Maureen Elliot Don Juan 8:25.01
27. Cheryl Searer Quicksilver MBN 8:25.02
28. Dale Wheeler One-to-nine 8:32
29. Betsy Mograin FS Any Question 8:34
30. Alison Farrin Caer Donn 8:34.01
31. Kristin Olko Hammod 8:36
32. Gabriele Mitteregger Myden Windsong 8:36.01
33. Quinby Dunlap Granite Annie 8:36.02
34. Michelle Warner MJA Sans of Tyme 8:38
35. Nancy Donaldson KS Starbuck 8:38.01
36. Tiffany D'Virgilio Sweet Khemoshah 8:47
37. Sandy Prior Suntiki 8:47.01
38. Barbara Fredy Dawid's Star 8:47.02
39. Nannette Young Sensational Flame 8:58
40. Gail Shifrin SA Sherzeena 8:58.01
41. Nina Bowmar Spider 8:58.02
42. Chris Herron On Your Toes 9:10
43. Cherry Stockton Zip 9:19
44. Don Bowen Wild West 9:35
45. Christine Haack MM /avengionce 9:50
46. Scott Ehredt TR Solitaie 9:50.01
47. Dave Braithwaite Scamper Sam 9:55
48. Claire Toomey River Foxtrot 9:55.01
49. Jackie Bungardner Zayante 9:55.02
50. Mary Ellen Kautz Fire Mt. Odyssey 9:55.03
51. Nicki Frances Ramey MMF Elentari 9:55.04
52. Connie Wilhorn DR Storm 9:59
53. Sue Benson Rocky 9:59.01
54. Jane McGrath Fire Mt. Scamp 10:00
55. Marci Cunningham Koztarr 10:00.01
56. Bart Eskander Deuce 10:02
57. Cheri Briscoe MMF Faramir +/ 10:07
58. Suzanne Porrazzo Goals Raindance 10:07.01
59. Christine Jones Neziah's Naledi 10:07.02
60. Bruce Weary Rebel 10:21
61. Dayna Weary Heisman 10:21.01
62. Deborah Huebsch Stand Bye Me 10:59
63. Tracey Tromp Snow Dragon EA 10:59.01
64. Saundra Hill Carraval De Ocala 10:59.02
65. Anne Nilsson The Mischief Maker 10:59.03
66. Robin Everett Ice Storm Aam 10:59.04
67. John Parke Remington 11:04
Pulls:
Suzy Kelley La Petie Dancer L
Tim Couture Indikator M
Cynthia Hamberg Encanto Boy L
Vicky Vaughan Totally Klipse L
Terry Banister Ebey L

[RC] Gastric Ulcer Study

On Behalf Of Michele Roush Shaw

I would like to publickly thank Dr. Barney and Linda Fleming for all their
time and effort in putting together their tour around the country doing
endoscopy on our horses to look for gastric ulcers. It seems to me to be a
bit of a thankless job, and a lot of driving!

Thank you, also, to the people who participated and had their horses scoped.
Kudos to you for wanting to know more about what goes on inside your horses.
I would like to add that there is no shame or embarrassment involved in
learning that your horse has ulcers, and that it should not be construed as
a reflection upon you as a horse manager. The shame should come from
sticking your head in the sand and not wanting to know whether your horse
has ulcers or not.

I would encourage people to take advantage of the opportunity to look at
your horse's stomach, should that opportunity arise. It is better to make
informed decisions.

[RC] Seabisquit: An American Ledgend

Blatant commercialism: (but steph's read it twice and carol has it
now...!!:)

http://www.endurance.net/market/seabisquit.html

Ready to go I think:)

jt.

[RC] Seabiscuit movie starring Shirley Temple

On Behalf Of joan

I just this week watched "Seabiscuit, the movie" (I believe that's
what it's called) on one of the classic movie channels. It stars
Shirley Temple, the love interest of Tim Knowles. It's a great movie
that even shows some actual race footage. Check your cable listings.

Joan

[RC] Listen to the Seabiscuit races on PBS.Org

On Behalf Of louisa pierce

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/seabiscuit/sfeature/sf_radio.html

Got o PBS.Org and you can hear the races, just like they
did back in the 30s. It's very cool.

Louisa