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AUTUMN 90 AT BILTMORE 2010 COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDE
Sanctioned by the North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC)
October 8-10, 2010 ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
Type AA Ride: Open only **Type A Ride: Open/CP/Novice **
Type B Ride: Novice only
**RIDER LIMIT 55** On-line registration is available at www.natrc5.org with
on-line payment through Pay Pal . Please contact Connie Driskell in advance if
you intend to use the PayPal payment option.
Location: The ride covers 90+ miles of forest trails/jeep roads, w/moderate
ascents/descents, creek crossings & off trail watering holes through natural
hardwood/pine forests in the center of the elegant Biltmore Estate. It is an
experience you will never forget. Daytime temps are typically in the 60’s, but
night time temperatures can be in the 30’s this time of year. Typical night
time temperatures, though, are in the 40's.
Directions: From Interstate 40, use Exit 50. Follow signs to Biltmore Estate.
Stay in FAR LEFT LANE. From Interstate 26, take I-40 EAST. Use Exit 50, same
as above. Entrance to Biltmore Estate is on the left. Check in with Officer on
duty, then follow Trail Ride or BEEC signs to camp. Trailer access is ONLY
through the Biltmore Estate Front Gate.
Camping: Primitive, in a flat pasture**NO electrical hook-ups**No generators
after 10pm or before 5am (BEEC Rule) **No open fires; charcoal grills OK**City
water serves entire camp. Bring your horse grain & hay. Bring your own
wheelbarrow or muck bucket. All dogs must be kept on leashes unless inside
your trailer/camper/pen ** No dogs or smoking on the trails.
Meals: All meals will be on your own. **Many restaurants within 3 miles of
camp** All 3 day volunteers will be provided Thursday, Friday and Saturday
supper at no charge. **All 2 day volunteers will be provided Friday and
Saturday supper at no charge. ***One Day Volunteers do not qualify for meals
or complimentary grounds passes. You must declare to Connie your intent to eat
with the Volunteers no later than Sept 28th, otherwise you will not be
included on the Volunteer meal lists. No exceptions, so plan accordingly.
NOTE:**All AA riders will be fed 3 meals each day at no charge, beginning
with Thursday Supper through Sunday Lunch.**
Ride Notes: There can be NO walk-ins. All riders, non-riders and workers must
be pre-registered (Contact ride manager prior to Sept 23rd for Ground Pass
details and costs for non-Volunteers and/or One day only volunteers.) Check-
in/Vet-in for AA riders begins Thurs Oct 7th at ~4pm. Equestrian Helmets must
be worn at all times when mounted, whether in competition or not, anywhere on
Biltmore Property. Ride Distances: 3-day Open ~83 mi @5+ mph**2 day Open ~53
mi @5+mph** CP ~40 mi @4+ mph** 2 day Novice ~40 mi@4+mph ** 1-day Novice~23
mi on Sat@ 4+mph. An ORIGINAL negative Coggins w/in 1 year is required. Health
certificates advised. Sliding tethers, picket lines, stationary ties & high-
lines are allowed. Portable corrals not allowed for competitors.
Fees: 1-day Novice: NATRC Members, adults $125, juniors $80; Non-Members,
adults $145, juniors $100**
2-Day Riders: NATRC Members, adults $145, juniors $100; Non- Members, adults
$165, juniors $120** 3-day Open: NATRC members, adults 165.00, juniors
$110.00; Non-Members, adults $185.00, juniors $130.00. (All Registration fees
include ~$75.00 per rider which is paid to Biltmore as trail use
fees/tent/arena rent & camping fees, etc). Add $15.00 late fee if payment is
post-marked AFTER 09-23-10 but before 9-28-10. FULL on-line payment is
required if registered after 9-27-10 but BEFORE 09-29-10. Any registration
changes, whatsoever, made after Sept 30th will be subject to $10.00 fee
assessment. All Registrations closes 9-29-2010.
Minimum Non-refundable Deposit is $55.00.
Make check payable to Connie Driskell.
Mail to: Autumn 90 at Biltmore
c/o Connie Driskell
524 Mills Gap Rd
Arden, NC 28704.
Home phone: 828-684-5650. Mobile phone: 828-231-3077.
RIDE MANAGER and RIDE SECRETARY: Connie Driskell
For emergency, contact Biltmore Estate Equestrian Center (BEEC): 828-225-1454.
If no answer, call Biltmore Company Police (must be true emergencies only!):
828-225-1340.
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