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SPRINGTIME at BILTMORE 2010 COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDE
Sanctioned by the North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC)
April 10-11, 2010 ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
**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, however, you must contact Connie Driskell in
advance if you intend to use the Pay Pal 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,and
night time temperatures are typically in the 40’s this time of year.
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 2 day volunteers will be provided Friday and Saturday supper at no
charge. You must declare to Connie your intent to eat with the Volunteers no
later than March 30th, otherwise you will not be included on the Volunteer
meal lists.
Ride Notes: There can be NO walk-ins. All riders, non-riders and workers must
be pre-registered (Contact ride manager for grounds passes details and costs,
if applicable.) Check-in/Vet-in for all riders begins Fri April 9th at ~1:30
pm. Equestrian Helmets must be worn at all times when mounted, whether in
competition or not, anywhere on Biltmore Property. Ride Distances: **2 day
Open ~52 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 within 1 year is
required. Health certificates are advised. Sliding tethers, picket lines,
stationary ties & high-lines are all allowed. Portable corrals are not allowed
for competitors. CP and Novice will be timed such that both Divisions will be
able to ride together this year.
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** (All Registration fees include
~$75.00/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 03-25-
10, but before 3-30-10. FULL on-line payment is required if registered after
03-29-10 but BEFORE 04-01-10. Any registration changes, whatsoever, made after
April 1st will be subject to a $10.00 fee assessment for information
changes.
Minimum Non-refundable Deposit is $55.00.
Make check payable to Connie Driskell.
Mail to: Springtime 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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