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NAVAJO LAKE “BILL SMITH MEMORIAL” CTR (Type A-Two-Day)
Farmington, NM May 10-11, 2008 Rider Limit: 60
The San Juan Valley Trail Riders invite you to ride the 34th annual
Navajo Lake Ride, 2nd Annual Bill Smith Memorial, on Mother’s Day
weekend. This beautiful ride will traverse the varied terrain of
mesas, arroyos and pinon forests in the spectacularly scenic area
around the Navajo Lake Dam. Come to enjoy the fun, especially our
famous “Mother’s Day Trail” filled with surprises!
Directions to Camp: The camp is located on NM State Hwy 539
approximately 3/4 mile south of Navajo Dam. When approaching from
Albuquerque and Bloomfield, travel east on U. S. 64 to mile 85, then
turn north on NM 539 five miles to camp. From Colorado, take CO 172
south through Ignacio to NM 511 and south to Navajo Dam, then south on
NM 539 to camp.
Camp Facilities: Water for horses will be available. Bring
your own drinking water. Nights are usually cool so plan to blanket
your horse. Two restaurants and a small grocery store are located 8
miles from camp. Emergency phone: Navajo Lake Visitor Center
505-632-2278 (day) or 505-632-2207 (night).
Rules: This ride will be conducted under current NATRC rules.
We will be offering the Distance Only class for those of you who wish
to complete the ride for mileage only. New Mexico state law requires
that out-of-state horses have current Coggins and health papers.
Schedule: Pre-ride vet check-in from 2 PM until dark on Friday,
May 9, 2008. A special First Time Competitor meeting will be held
after briefing Friday night. Each evening riders will be given maps
and briefing for the following day’s trails. Saturday lunch will be on
the trail. Sunday lunch will be in camp after completion of the ride.
Meals: A potluck dinner will be held on Saturday evening after the vet check and before briefing. All other meals are on your own.
Awards: There will be 1st through 6th place awards in all
divisions, Open and Novice Sweepstakes, CP Highpoint Combined. Send a
copy of horse registration papers for breed awards. Awards will be on
Sunday afternoon as soon as possible!
Judges: Vet – Jerry Weil, DVM; Horsemanship – TBA
Entry Fees: TBD
Management:
Chair: Tammy Cumberworth, 2105 Coyote Drive, Farmington, NM 87401 505-325-8845
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