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FAYE WHITTEMORE NATRC RIDE Competitive Trail Ride June 11-13, 2010 Faye Whittemore Farms is located in the rolling hills of North/Northwest Alabama (just 30 miles north of Birmingham). With trails winding along scenic creeks, this facility has been recognized as an outstanding trail ride destination by RFD-TV’s ‘Best of America by Horseback’. Footing is variable and can be rocky. Shoes or Boots are recommended. There is good water along the trail for horses, and much of the ride will be in the shade. The ride will be over a marked trail within a specific time period to evaluate horse and rider. This is not a race. Distance conditioning, safety, equitation, trail manners and ability, way of going, soundness, and teamwork, as well as safety and care in camp are all part of the competition. A full-service campground and paddocks available. Meals can be purchased individually or as a package. All pets in camp must be on a leash or confined. See below for details and reservations. General Requirements: A saddle is required, with no restrictions as to type. JUNIOR RIDERS MUST WEAR HELMETS WHILE MOUNTED AND MUST RIDE WITH A PARTICIPATING SPONSOR. Please check our website for a complete rule listing. Drug testing may be conducted. Stallions must be in control at all times, double tied, and ridden only by an adult. Equines must be kept in paddocks provided. Riders must care for their own mounts while in competition. Ride notes: Check-in begins Friday 11th at 1:00 PM; vet-in starts 2:00 PM. All riders must come to briefings Friday and Saturday nights. Horses must be stabled onsite after check in. The awards ceremony for one-day competitors will occur Saturday evening and for two-day competitors on Sunday as soon as possible after vet-out. JUDGES: Richard Stone, Horsemanship, Marchville, NC - Dr. Jerry Weil, Veterinary, Liberty, MO. Rules Interpretor, Mary Britt, NC. DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH: Take I-65 south to exit 299. Take AL Hwy. 69 south approx. 20 miles to Burrows Crossing Road. Turn right, go about one mile and then turn left on Forrester Road. Follow signs to campground, 1335 Forrester Rd. FROM THE SOUTH: Take I-65 north to downtown Birmingham, take Exit 264, turn towards the Flying J onto Daniel Payne, Turn at the first right past the Flying J onto Coalburg Road(Co. Rd. 77). Follow this approx 2 miles to U.S. Hwy. 78 West(AKA Corridor X) toward Jasper. As you approach Jasper, turn right at Exit 65-Industrial Parkway on AL Hwy. 69 North, and go 6.5 miles to Burrows Crossing Road. Turn left (just after new bridge) go about one mile and then turn left on Forrester Road. Follow signs to campground, 1335 Forrester Rd. NOTE: Corridor X from Birmingham to Jasper (new Hwy. 78) has no gas stations built along it. I do not recommend stopping at the Flying J late at night in Birmingham. TO REGISTER, - for NATRC members, www.natrc5.org then sign into RMS System. For non-members: call (205) 229-3202 CONTACT INFORMATION: RIDE INFORMATION: Michelle Goza, Ride Manager, (205) 229-3202 Class costs: Novice A & B Ride: $65 NATRC Members, $85 non-members Competitive Pleasure A Ride: $65 NATRC Members, $85 non-members Open A & B Ride: $75 NATRC Members, $95 non-members Juniors (Novice & Open) $1 NATRC Members, $25 non-members $10 discount if you have attended a 2009 NATRC clinic. (“A Ride” is two-day Saturday and Sunday, “B Ride” is one day Saturday only) Class competition fees paid to Michelle Goza. Whittemore Farms Fees: (Camping Registration made directly with Ricky Whittemore and paid directly to them.) (205) 221-7557 For more or general Information, visit www.natrc.org or call Michelle Goza (205) 229-3202

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