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Overview:
Thanks to all – horses, riders, officials, volunteers, crew, and Biltmore Equestrian Center staff, for making the Biltmore Challenge 2024 highly successful.
We have posted the final results on the AERC web site -- 178 riders started and 137 completed over the two days over 5 distances – well done!
The detailed results for each ride follow this summary of the overall event.
We, like other ride managers, tend to obsess about the weather. The forecast for 2024 changed daily and by forecaster -- a good 'be prepared' year. Then the Friday forecast solidified into decent weather (hooray) and the Saturday forecast went the other direction (oops!). So Saturday riders got the Biltmore Challenge insurance with their rider packets -- rain ponchos. They were effective for the 30 and 55, but failed a bit on the 75. The humidity made Saturday challenging but riders paced smart and the horses handled it well.
For both days, horses and riders alike welcomed the gifts the 60cc syringes of Equilytes donated by Vetline Equine. These are electrolytes and amino acids that were developed by veterinarians and absorb 'immediately'.
Unfortunately, the 100 mile distance had fewer than 5 entries, so we cancelled that event ride week. With some amount of scrambling and help from Cheryl van Deusen and Arabian Horse Association (AHA), we got the riders shifted to the 75 and the AHA Region 12 Championship shifted to the 75 as well.
Some follow-up information:
1. Refunds if applicable to credit cards have been submitted and should be done. (Huge benefit from going to credit card payments with on line entries).
2. Thanks for your understanding about parking. Always a challenge! and special thanks to Tim Clark and Shawn Polke for coordinating that.
3. One horse was treated at the ride site and recovered well before ride end.
4. One rider was sent to the ER and was released same day with contusions and a mild concussion. OK on follow-up.
Team Biltmore had done their usual excellent job with the trail markings and clearing of downed trees from over 100 miles of trail. Along with maps and trail directions, we had RideWithGPS maps for this ride thanks to April and Dan Johnson and Joe Schoech (Thanks!).
Other special recognitions (I may miss many):
The volunteer coordinators for this ride are the best: Bonni Hannah (for the 'away' positions: spotters, pre-riders); Rachel Kelly (for the camp positions: timer helpers, scribes, runners....).
Food organization: Rachel Kelly (BEC) (unless you have managed a ride, you have no idea what a headache food is, even if you confine it to our 70+ officials and volunteers each day).
Trail crew: BEC's Stephanie LaPlante and Annie Markley; maps and course design: Stagg Newman
Our sponsors, contributors, vets, timers, officials, farrier (Jeff Pauley), Stagg Newman and Meg Sleeper (for new rider briefings), volunteers....
The riders, the horses, and their crews!!!!
THANKS again! We are glad you came, and hope you return in 2025 for the Biltmore Challenge and the National Championship!
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Friday AERC 25-Mile Results:
Ride Vet Ken Marcella talks with Palmetto Bug about a 2-day strategy |
The limited distance ride, 25 miles on Friday, started 62 riders. The riders found the trail challenging as reflected in the 74% completion rate. Completion awards were Biltmore Challenge ditty bags decorated with laurel leaves sponsored by Biltmore Equestrian Center, New Holland / West Hills Tractor, and Vetline Equine. Courtney Krueger, a competitor who also does ride-and-tie, came in first on his Miccah, in a ride time of 2:53. Three minutes later, Mark Reader's JimDandyToTHeRehessq (aka, JD) pulsed, getting second. Third place went to Millie Turner on Sunny Afternoon (Morgan power!), pulsing just one minute later. First to finish won a $100 gift certificate donated by Riding Warehouse. Second won a rope halter. Third won a small flexible tubtrug from Biltmore Equestrian Center (BEC). |
Courtney Krueger on Miccah came in first on the 25-mile ride |
Top ten awards were Biltmore Challenge labeled bottles of wine from Biltmore Winery donated by BEC.
Three juniors entered the ride and all completed: Aiden Robb on Heather Wilkerson's Nevada won handily in a ride time of 3:16. Charlie Merritt on Boston was second in 4:45 and Magnolia Cody on Bar Nothing Otto was third in 5:01. Aiden won a framed portrait from on-trail done by Becky Pearman.
| Three juniors entered the ride and all completed: Aiden Robb on Heather Wilkerson's Nevada won handily in a ride time of 3:16. Charlie Merritt on Boston was second in 4:45 and Magnolia Cody on Bar Nothing Otto was third in 5:01. Aiden won a framed portrait from on-trail done by Becky Pearman. | Seven horses stood for Best Conditioned, which was won by Rebecca Merchant on Rocco (ride time of 2:59), receiving a beautifully embroidered dress sheet (showing the ride's two running horses with riders, embroidered by Cindy Young) and a $100 gift certificate donated by The Endurance Boutique. High vet score went to Aiden Robb on Heather Wilkerson's Nevada, receiving an embroidered blanket/gear bag with the ride's two running horses with riders. The BC score was 656 and High Vet Score was 420. | |
Aiden Robb on Heather Wilkerson's Nevada got top junior |
Rebecca Merchant on Rocco got Best Conditioned |
Eleventh place was Brenda Lambert on Bonfire in a ride time of 3:26, winning a gift certificate for Platinum Performance donated by Platinum.
Middle of the pack award was a full year equestrian pass to the Biltmore Grounds and Gardens, entitling the winner to access to the grounds and trails of the Estate for a year; donated by Biltmore Equestrian Center. That was won by Cecilia Schaaf on Dill Pickle in 4:25.
Back of the pack was a tie between Ashley Manning on Beauty and Rachel Beaty on SGA Drifters Rogue in a ride time of 5:32. They figured out which won a $25 gift certificate donated by Country Aire Farm.
The results summary for the Friday 25-mile ride is here. BC scores for the 25 are here.
Friday 25-Mile Team Results:
For the teams, the times of the fastest three riders out of three or four count. While the primary sponsor of the team awards was PerformeX E Supplements and Colton-Groome Financial Advisors, the Newmans rounded things out with recognition pin-on buttons. Ten (!) teams were formed, with eight completing the required three of four riders.
| Some of the unstated competition is among teams for the best names. The 25-mile ride had Above and Beyonders, Blazing Saddles, Chafing Out Dreams, Follow Our Lead, Painted Bar Stables, Ride and Don't Tie, Team Pickles and Pringles, The Piddlers, We Deliver, and Wilding Adventurous. Great breadth! First place team was Ride and Don't Tie with a best-three time of 9:40, comprised of Courtney Krueger, Carrie Baris, Melissa Hoose, and Rhonda Venable. They won gift certificates for Performex E electrolytes. Second place team, with a best-three time of 10:08, was Lars Jensen, Brenda Lambert, Melissa Hamilton, and Jaime Kyburz: Follow Our Lead, winning rope halters. Blazing Saddles came in third (time of 11:55), winning lead ropes, and comprised of Dan Kyburz, Jim Jarosik, Joseph Stump and Tricia Watson. All placing teams also got the commerative pins. |
Some of the Piddler Team rode together all day (Meta Sadlon, Charlie Merritt, and Tim Sadlon) |
Friday 25-mile team results are here.
Friday AERC 50-Mile Results:
35 riders started the 50-mile ride on Friday. They clearly had the measure of the course as evidenced by the 88% completion rate. Completion awards were Biltmore Challenge ditty bags decorated with laurel leaves sponsored by Biltmore Equestrian Center, New Holland / West Hills Tractor, and Vetline Equine.
Heidi Perreault on Amadahess won the 50 mile ride |
Heidi Perreault on her Amadahess edged out Mark Landers on Kevlar by one second (the Kentucky Derby has nothing on us!), ride times of 7:00:32 and 7:00:33, respectively. Heidi won a lovely mountain sunset photo taken by and donated by Nancy MacDonald along with a $125 gift certificate for beta-biothane tack donated by Distance Depot. Mark won a hand-held heart monitor donated by Performex E .Finishing third at 7:24:58, Tom Rajala on AF Jack the Knife had done at least 4 extra miles: the horse had lost a shoe about two miles from the start and Tom backtracked, put a shoe on, and re-joined the trail where he had left it. For third place, they won a rope halter. Two juniors entered the ride and both completed: Mia Moore on her Sonrise Basko (Riven) won handily in a ride time of 7:25. Mattie Compton was second junior on Uptown Fancy Pants in a ride time of 8:51:37. Mia won a framed portrait from on-trail done by Becky Pearman. |
Mia Moore on Sonrise Basko (Riven) won the Junior division |
Top ten awards were Biltmore Challenge labeled bottles of wine from Biltmore Winery donated by Biltmore Equestrian Center.
Six horses stood for Best Conditioned with Heidi Perreault's Amadahess winning. And getting High Vet Score. For Best Conditioned, Amadahess won a beautifully embroidered dress sheet (showing the ride's two running horses with riders, embroidered by Cindy Young) and a $100 gift certificate donated by The Endurance Boutique. High vet score prize was an embroidered blanket/gear bag with the ride's two running horses with riders. The BC score was 715 and High Vet Score was 435.
Dan Hancock finished Middle of the Pack |
Eleventh place was a tie between Nicki Meuten on FYF Last Call and Dawn Osborne on FYF Dutch (who reached his 5000 miles of endurance in this ride) in 7:47:49. They won a gift certificate for Platinum Performance donated by Platinum. Middle of the pack award was a full year equestrian pass to the Biltmore Grounds and Gardens, entitling the winner to access to the grounds and trails of the Estate for a year; donated by Biltmore Equestrian Center. That was won by Dan Hancock on Lani Newcomb's Bazooka Blue in a ride time of 8:22:17.
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Patsy Gowen got Back of the Pack in the 50 |
Back of the pack was Patsy Gowen on Atlaas in a ride time of 10:17:28. She won a $25 gift certificate donated by Country Aire Farm. A special mention here of Claude Brewer, who has been at credibly over 95% of the Biltmore Challenge rides. He came with his horse, Pretty Little Girl, but she failed to vet in. The 2025 Championship will look for Claude to be back. |
Dr Ken Marcella and Claude Brewer discuss life |
The results summary for the Friday 50-mile ride is here. BC scores for the 50 are here.
Friday 50-Mile Team Results:
For the teams, the times of the fastest three riders out of three or four count. While the primary sponsor of the team awards was PerformeX E Supplements and Colton-Groome Financial Advisors, the Newmans rounded things out with recognition pin-on buttons. Eight teams were formed, with seven completing the required three of four riders.
Some of the unstated competition is among teams for the best names. The 50-mile ride had El Molino Norte and Join the Cool Team; Go Girlz; Hot Trotters; Mountain Mamas and the Mule; Piedmonters; The Boiling Owls; Unexpected; and Unnamed but Willing. First place team was El Molino Norte and the Cool Team with a best-three time of 21:58:36, comprised of Heidi Perreault, Tom Rajala, Jesseanne Norton and Elizabeth Farina. They won gift certificates for Performex E electrolytes. Second place team, with a best-three time of 23:36:55, was Christel Bayol-Wyatt, Nancy Sluys, Melina Efthimiadis, and Kim Minarich: Mountain Mamas and the Mule, winning rope halters. Unnamed but Willing came in third (time of 23:38:36), winning lead ropes, and comprised of Mia Moore, Angie McGhee, Lisa Delp and Helen Lynn. All placing teams also got the commerative pins.
Friday 50-mile team results are here.
Saturday AERC 30-Mile Results:
Tom Rajala came in first in the 30, followed by Heidi Perreault |
42 riders took to the 30-mile trail on Saturday morning, with 34 completing. Humidity made the moderate heat a bit of a challenge, but the riders and horses came through with a 81% completion rate. Completion awards were Biltmore Challenge ditty bags decorated with laurel leaves sponsored by Biltmore Equestrian Center, New Holland / West Hills Tractor, and Vetline Equine. Tom Rajala won on Mary Full of Grace in a ride time of 3:44. They won $100 in gift certificates from Riding Warehouse. Following Tom six minutes later was Heidi Perreault on DancingintheMoonlyte in a ride time of 3:50 winning a $20 gift certificate donated by Turner Tack. For the second day in a row, on the same horse, Millie Turner on Sunny Afternoon came in third, this time in a ride time of 3:52, winning a small feed tubtrug donated by Biltmore Equestrian Center. One junior entered the ride completed: Aiden Robb on Heather Wilkerson's Nevada in a ride time of 5:37 (second LD junior win for that team in two days). They won a framed portrait from on-trail done by Becky Pearman. Top ten awards were Biltmore Challenge labeled bottles of wine from Biltmore Winery donated by Biltmore Equestrian Center. |
Aiden Robb scored a first again on Nevada |
Nine horses stood for Best Conditioned, which was won by Tom Rajala on Mary Full of Grace (time 3:44), receiving a beautifully embroidered dress sheet (showing the ride's two running horses with riders, embroidered by Cindy Young) and a $100 gift certificate donated by The Endurance Boutique. High vet score also went to Mary Full of Grace, receiving an embroidered blanket/gear bag with the ride's two running horses with riders. The BC score was 750.5 and High Vet Score was 462.5.
Eleventh place was Morgan Frye on Kool Kid in a ride time of 4:35:01 winning a gift certificate for Platinum Performance donated by Platinum.
Middle of the pack award was a full year equestrian pass to the Biltmore Grounds and Gardens, entitling the winner to access to the grounds and trails of the Estate for a year; donated by Biltmore Equestrian Center. That was won by Kim Minarich on Yoshi in a ride time of 5:31.
Back of the Pack (aka, Turtle) was won by Alaina Slivinski on Zena's Signature (Tory) in a ride time of 6:41, winning a $25 gift certificate to Country Aire Farm.
The results summary for the Saturday 30-mile ride is here. BC scores for the 30 are here.
Saturday 30-Mile Team Results:
For the teams, the times of the fastest three riders out of three or four count. While the primary sponsor of the team awards was PerformeX E Supplements and Colton-Groome Financial Advisors, the Newmans rounded things out with recognition pin-on buttons. Seven teams were formed, with five completing the required three of four riders.
Some of the unstated competition is among teams for the best names. These were the teams in the 30-mile ride: Easy Riders; El Molino Norte; Galloping Girls; Go Girlz 2; Lady Centaurs; Need to Get a Name; and the Tennessee Outlaws. First place team, with a best-three time of 13:33, was Millie Turner, Jill Gregorieff, Linda Molesworth, and Alaina Slivinski . They won gift certificates for Performex E electrolytes. Second place team was El Molino Norte with a best-three time of 13:44, comprised of Heidi Perreault, Tom Rajala, Jennifer Stafford and Kati Kraskin, winning rope halters.Tennessee Outlaws came in third (time of 13:45:03), winning lead ropes, and comprised of Amber Ray, Morgan Frye, and Ashley Davis. All placing teams also got the commerative pins.
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Morgan Frye and Ashley Davis were Tennessee Outlaws riding together with Amber Raye as a team |
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Saturday 30-mile team results are here.
Saturday AERC 55-Mile Results:
20 riders started the 55-mile ride on Saturday, with 14 finishing for an 70% completion rate. Completion awards were Biltmore Challenge ditty bags decorated with laurel leaves sponsored by Biltmore Equestrian Center, New Holland / West Hills Tractor, and Vetline Equine.
First to finish was Tina Murphy on Son Rais Shine in a ride time of 6:58:44, winning won a lovely nighttime photo of the French Broad River by Big Rock (on the Biltmore Estate) taken at the Biltmore Challenge during a 'super moon.' Photo done by and donated by Nancy MacDonald. Tina also won a $125 gift certificate for beta-biothane tack donated by Distance Depot.
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Tina Murphy dominated the 55 on Son Rais Shine |
| Lisa Delp on Quick Sand Suzie and Helen Lynn on Tugs Spring Fling tied for second, splitting prizes of a hand-held heart monitor donated by Performex E; and a fence-post bag donated by Country Aire Farm. | |
Helen Lynn and Lisa Delp tied for second in the 55; Helen also won Best Conditioned |
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One junior entered the ride completed: Kylie Wert on Dude Free Gold in a ride time of 8:55:23. They won a framed portrait from on-trail done by Becky Pearman. Top ten awards were Biltmore Challenge labeled bottles of wine from Biltmore Winery donated by Biltmore Equestrian Center. Eight horses stood for Best Conditioned with Helen Lynn's Tugs Spring Fling winning. For Best Conditioned, Tugs Spring Fling won a beautifully embroidered dress sheet (showing the ride's two running horses with riders, embroidered by Cindy Young) and a $100 gift certificate donated by The Endurance Boutique. High vet score prize was an embroidered blanket/gear bag with the ride's two running horses with riders, won by Melina Efthimiadis's Fine Heest (Omid). The BC score was 656.75 and High Vet Score was 475. |
Kylie Wert on Dude Free Gold was first junior in the 55 |
Melina Efthimiadis won High Vet Score in the 55 |
Eleventh place was a tie between the other two Wert riders -- Gretchen and Meghan, winning a gift certificate for Platinum Performance donated by Platinum.
Middle of the pack award was a full year equestrian pass to the Biltmore Grounds and Gardens, entitling the winner to access to the grounds and trails of the Estate for a year; donated by Biltmore Equestrian Center. That was won by Reine Pagliaro on DCL Mooi Falco in a ride time of 8:49:55.
Back of the Pack was a tie between Sarah Schick on Legalas and Ann Wick on Jicarilla Journey in a time of 10:24:25. They won a $25 gift certificate from Country Aire Farm.
The results summary for the Saturday 55-mile ride is here. BC scores for the 55 are here.
Saturday 55-Mile Team Results:
For the teams, the times of the fastest three riders out of three or four count. While the primary sponsor of the team awards was PerformeX E Supplements and Colton-Groome Financial Advisors, the Newmans rounded things out with recognition pin-on buttons. Four teams were formed, with two completing the required three of four riders. Some of the unstated competition is among teams for the best names. These were the teams named for the 55 mile competition: Clares and Co; TBD; Western Carolina Hussies; and Wild Werts. The Western Carolina Hussies won with a best-three ride time of 24:38:35, getting gift certificates for Performex E electrolytes. These riders were: Tina Murphy, Reine Pagliaro, Mike Bostic, and Susan Wilson. The Wild Werts were the second place team, posting a ride time of 26:46:06, and winning lead lines. All Wild Werts team members were from the family: Gretchen Wert, Meghan Wert, and Kylie Wert. Both teams also got the commerative pins. Saturday 55-mile team results are here. |
The Wild Werts team rode together all day |
Saturday AERC 75-Mile Results:
16 riders started the 75-mile ride on Saturday, with 12 finishing for an 75% completion rate. Completion awards were Biltmore Challenge ditty bags decorated with laurel leaves sponsored by Biltmore Equestrian Center, New Holland / West Hills Tractor, and Vetline Equine. A couple of notes: the 5 riders who had registered for the 100 all did the 75, and helped make the 75 more of a mix. But, most remarkable, is the fact that the 12 finishers all completed within an hour of each other. This made the team competitions far more interesting than frequently.
Just for a contrast, look at the spread of times first to last in the 25, 30, 50 and 55 mile rides. These 75-milers were here to get it done!
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Three riders had a declared 3-way tie for first to finish: Bonni Hannah on her FinderZkeepers, Marbie Kollath on Cheryl Newman's Shahkir Al Shaqab, and Meg Sleeper on Stagg Newman's Syrocco Tanka ( a horse Meg bred and raised). They posted a ride time of 10:20. The photo, taken from the finish line film made by timer Henry Muhlbauer, shows Tanka stretching his neck and Meg letting him, with Z being near-choke-held by Bonni, and Shahkir hidden but apparently out for a simple gallop with Marbie. Nice job, all! Marbie Kollath makes and donates platters for the 75-mile first to finish and the 100-mile first to finish, and both were available since the 100-mile ride was cancelled. So in an ad hoc agreement among the three, Meg got the 100-mile platter, Bonni got the 75-mile platter, and Marbie got the other first to finish in the 75 award: a lovely Indian-inspired headstall and reins donated by Amanda Taylor of Taylored Tack. |
Bonni Hannah on Z shared the win in the 75 |
Meg Sleeper on Syrocco Tanka shared the win in the 75 |
Marbie Kollath on Shahkir Al Shaqab shared the win in the 75 |
As if a three-way tie were insufficient, the next 5 riders came in together in a tie for fourth. Then a solo rider. And, as a grand finale, the last three riders came in to a declared three-way tie for back of the pack. Two juniors entered the ride and completed. First junior was Mia Moore on Marcia Weilbach's Zanthus Fury in 10:27. They won a framed 8 x 10 portrait from on-trail done by Becky Pearman. Second junior was Mattie Compton on Throughleap (Jolene) in 11:10:17, who won a framed 7 x 9 portrait from on-trail done by Becky Pearman. |
Sarah Arthur, Maria Muzzio, Cheryl Van Deusen, Marcia Weilbach, and Mia Moore all tied for fourth. |
Mia Moore got best Junior in the 75 on Marcia Weilbach's Zanthus Fury |
Sarah Arthur won Best Conditioned on Marcia Weilbach's R-Kidd; She also got Middle of the Pack |
Middle of the pack award was a full year equestrian pass to the Biltmore Grounds and Gardens, entitling the winner to access to the grounds and trails of the Estate for a year; donated by Biltmore Equestrian Center. That was won by Sarah Arthur on Marcia Weilbach's R-Kidd in a ride time of 10:27. Six horses stood for Best Conditioned with Marcia Weilbach's R-Kidd, ridden by Sarah Arthur, winning. For Best Conditioned, they won a beautifully embroidered dress sheet (showing the ride's two running horses with riders, embroidered by Cindy Young) and a $100 gift certificate donated by The Endurance Boutique. High vet score prize was an embroidered blanket/gear bag with the ride's two running horses with riders, won by Marcia Weilbach's Zanthus Fury ridden by Mia Moore. The BC score was 738 and High Vet Score was 484. |
Top ten awards were Biltmore Challenge labeled bottles of wine from Biltmore Winery donated by Biltmore Equestrian Center.
Thanks to the 3-way tie for Back of the Pack (Turtle), two electric fence post bags donated by Country Aire Farm and a breakaway halter were available to split among the riders. They were Cindy Young on KC Lucks Lil Buck, Sudi Lenhart on A Long Way to El Paso10, and Mattie Compton on Throughleap (Jolene).
The results summary for the Saturday 75-mile ride is here. BC scores for the 75 are here.
Saturday 75-Mile AHA Region 12 Championship Results:
The Biltmore Challenge hosted the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) Region XII Championship for 2024. A total of 11 horse / riders out of the 16 starters entered the AHA event: four full Arabs, and one HalfArab. Entry requirements included that, the rider and owner must be 2024 ‘Competition’ members of AHA and the horse must be AHA registered. Furthermore, as a Regional Championship ride, the horse must have a minimum of 100 lifetime miles of which 50 miles may be from an AHA Regional or National Competitive Trail Ride, but any other miles must be Endurance miles (not Limited Distance).
Meg Sleeper on Stagg Newman's Syrocco Tanka (a horse Meg bred!) won the AHA Region XII Arab Championship for 2024, getting the Arabian Champion garland. Reserve Champion was Cheryl Newman's Shahkir Al Shaqab, ridden by Marbie Kollath, getting the Arabian Reserve Champion garland. Marcia Weilbach's R-Kidd, ridden by Sarah Arthur, got Best Conditioned Arab, getting a heart rate monitor 'wand' donated by Performex E. Best Arab ridden by a junior was won by Mia Moore on Marcia Weilbach's Zanthus Fury. Mia got a Nan Jacobsohn tile donated by the Newmans. Only two HalfArabs entered with one completing: Cindy Young's KC Lucks Lil Buck. They won the HalfArab Champion garland. They also got HalfArab Best Conditioned, winning a heart rate monitor 'wand' donated by Performex E. The AHA Region XII Arab Championship results are here. The AHA Region XII HalfArab Championship results are here. |
AHA Champion Half Arab rider Cindy Young, AHA Champion Arab rider Meg Sleeper, Reserve Champion Arab rider Marbie Kollath, Arab placing riders Mia Moore, Marcia Weilbach, and Maria Muzzio |
Saturday 75-Mile Team Results:
For the teams, the times of the fastest three riders out of three or four count. While the primary sponsor of the team awards was PerformeX E Supplements and Colton-Groome Financial Advisors, the Newmans rounded things out with recognition pin-on buttons. Four teams were formed, and all teams completed the required three of four riders.
Some of the unstated competition is among teams for the best names. These were the teams named for the 75 mile competition: Hot and Flashy, Leftovers, Miles of Smiles, and Too Hot to Trot. The Leftovers won with a best-three ride time of 31:07, getting hand-held heart monitors donated by Performex E. These riders were: Marbie Kollath, Meg Sleeper, Maria Muzzio, and Sarah Hunt. Miles of Smiles were the second place team, posting a ride time of 31:21, and winning halters. Sarah Arthur, Mia Moore, Marcia Weilbach, and Tracy Benedict were team members. Third place team, comprised of Cheryl van Deusen, Carol Federighi, Mattie Compton, and Rachel Land, got tub trugs with their best-three time of 32:36:42. Fourth place team, Hot and Flashy, with members Bonni Hannah, Sudi Lenhart, Cindy Young, and TJ Vore, had a best-three time of 32:40:34, so got an honorable mention award of lead lines. All top three teams also got the commerative pins. Saturday 75-mile team results are here. |
Meg Sleeper, Marbie Kollath, Sarah Hunt, and Maria Muzzio were on the 'Leftovers" winning team |
Eastern Crabbett Arabian Horse Society (ECAHS) Awards for 2024:
The Eastern Crabbet Arabian Horse Society sponsored a "Best Crabbet" horse award in each distance. ECAHS offered both Young Rider / Junior (YJ) and Senior divisions for this award. The horse must have been Crabbet-certified as having at least 25% Crabbet blood by around May 1 (or shortly thereafter). For those owning Arabians and HalfArabians, this can provide some insight into the somewhat-arcane aspects of our horses' breeding. The awards are strikingly beautiful black/gray/gold neck ribbons. We are getting a cadre of horses whose owners have qualified them. The "Best Crabbett" results for each distance are as follows: Friday 25-mile ride (1 SR riders started, and no YJ rider): Senior rider: Lauren Vaughn on her stallion, LV Concluding Request, on their novice ride (they came in 20th of 46 finishers) Friday 50-mile ride (3 SR rider started, and no YJ rider): Senior rider: Angie McGhee on Aul Sandys Havana Saturday 30-mile ride (3 SR riders started, and no YJ rider): Senior rider: Heidi Perreault on DancingintheMoonlyte Saturday 55-mile ride (2 SR riders started, and no YJ rider): Senior rider: Tina Murphy on Son Rais Shine Saturday 75-mile ride (5 SR riders started, and no YJ rider): Senior rider: Meg Sleeper on Syrocco Tanka |
Tina Murphy stood as proxy for her horse Son Rais Shine at the awards |
We enjoyed having your here, and hope you enjoyed being here and riding the Biltmore trails. Come back again!
Lost and Found:
Mostly ordinary things, but a pair of muck boots; and a narrow snaffle bit in a black headstall.
