2013 City of Rocks Day 1

Tuesday August 6 2013

Day 1 of City of Rocks Pioneer Trails endurance ride was spectacular scenery and not too hot this year! I ended up pulling Sunny at the second vet check; she was slightly off. It was so minor she might be fine to go again in a few days, though I'll be riding Bodie the next couple of days.

Here are a few pictures from today's awesome high trails in City of Rocks National Reserve.

More to come!

City of Rocks: Year II

Thursday August 1 2013

Half the herd (human and horse) has arrived at City of Rocks, getting set for this year's 5-day City of Rocks Pioneer Trails Endurance Ride, August 6-10.

It's about 10 degrees cooler than Owyhee (hallelujah!), though there are some thunderstorms in the forecast (eek!) (I brought real Turquoise Beads, to wear properly in my hair, and my horse's hair!).

Stay tuned!


Bodie was afraid of this water trough (it's his first time here) when he first got here… but later he splashed and splashed and splashed in it. Made a big mess, actually.


Jose getting a good belly scratch (he chases me around for one!), while observing the valley east of City of Rocks National Reserve.


Part of the herd in the sunset, looking toward the park.

2013 AERC National Championship Trails Preview

Wednesday February 20 2013

Steph is putting on the 2013 AERC National Endurance Championship at City of Rocks National Reserve, same place as the City of Rocks Pioneer Trails multi-day ride (which will be in August of this year). The 50 mile championship is on September 20 and the 100 mile championship is September 22.

Jose and I are scheduled to ride in the 50!

Here's a video preview of the trails to tempt you!




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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enpMfzZAHsA