The year 2010 has a lot to offer not only AHDRA Members, but all Endurance, Limited Distance, and Competitive Riders! We have four AHDRA-sponsored rides this year: AHDRA I: My Back Yard(View in Word) AHDRA 1-1/2: Zumbro Bottoms (NEW!) (View in Word) AHDRA II: Endure for the Cure(View in Word) AHDRA III: Big River (View in Word)
**You must come to three out of four AHDRA-sanctioned Rides to compete for AHDRA's Triple Crown Award!! For more information about the award and qualifications, see AHDRA's Award Page.
Endure for the Cure is a benefit ride for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. This is its tenth year of dedication and fund-raising. AHDRA has helped to raise over $163,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness. This year is made even more special due to AHDRA-President, Lori Windows' step-daughter, Holly, who been diagnosed and undergoing treatment for Triple-Negative breast cancer. Holly is also a former AHDRA member, and continues to fight tirelessly. As Holly said, "If I can complete a 100 mile ride, I can fight through this." Good luck Holly!
For more information on Endure's passion, go to their website at www.endureforthecure.org. For the third year, Kristi Kesick is donating one of her Native Spirit Saddles! If you would like to learn more about Kristi and her endurance saddles visit her website at www.nativespiritsaddlery.com.
Many people do not understand how AHDRA "Sanctions" a ride. Any ride sanctioned by AERC, AHA, UMECRA or other approved organizations is considered sanctioned with AHDRA (See Rules and Bylaws for a more accurate description.) The four rides above are AHDRA-SPONSORED. This means that AHDRA members can accumulate 150% points at these rides. In addition to the added advantage of more points, AHDRA members can now get a $5 discount per ride. Just becoming an Associate Member could mean that your membership is paid for in only four rides! Any ride NOT sanctioned by UMECRA is not sent to us. You MUST send us your out-of-area rides, preferably within TWO WEEKS. Anything beyond thirty days will not be counted in your year-end scores!
AHDRA members not only get bonus points for attending AHDRA-sponsored rides, but they do as well for Arabian Horse Association Regional and National rides--125% bonus points. For current AHA Regional or National rides, go to AHA's website at www.arabianhorses.org
