MOTDRA

                                                       Middle Of The Trail Distance Riders Assoc.
                                              
                                                         
                                                   

                                                                   
                                               


 

MOTDRA Event Schedule
 

2008 EVENTS

JAN 27, 2008:
MOTDRA Award Banquet
Branded B Ranch near Perry Lake, KS
Contact: Deb Stockwell

MARCH 29, 2008:
State Fair Express Endurance 25/50 AERC/OCER/MOTDRA
Sedalia, MO
Ride manager Paul Sidio
paul@ucozark.com
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The ride will be held on the KATY Trail.

APRIL 12, 2008:
Sunflower Classic Endurance 25/50/75 and Introductory 15 Endurance AERC/OCER/MOTDRA
Hillsdale Lake, KS
Ride Manager: Susan Keil susankeil@yahoo.com
Trail: Some rocks and hills, some woods, fields, some gravel roads. Water on trail.
Camping: Some services at Saddle Ridge Equestrian Center, Hillsdale State Park.
Map 
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Click here for day of ride info
Click here for registration forms 
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April 26, 2008: Santa Fe Trail Spring Ride 50/35 Endurance
Council Grove, KS
Ride manager: Rob Phillips   sfthorserace@aol.com
Asst. Ride Manager: Margie Burton   mburton@everestkc.net
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Saturday May 10th, 2008
MOTDRA IS INVITED … I want to let our club members know that I am hosting a trial ride: It's called the "Adams Ride." The ride will start on Saturday May 10th. The ride starts at 8:30 a.m. We will eat around 11:30 or 12:00 out on a ranch pond oasis. We will leave lunch around 1:00 or 1:30 P.M. and get back to camp around 4:00 P.M. There will be a dinner served and live entertainment Sat Night. Leave again at 8:30 for a 1/2 day ride. We will provide only rolls and coffee in the mornings, we will feed 2 lunches and one dinner. The cost for the ride is $45.00 dollars and $25:00 for the 12 to 17 year olds, 11 and under are free. I will provide a lot more information prior to the Indian Cave Ride. my e-mail address is morganridge@diodecom.net The ride will start at my ranch by Adams NE. We will camp on my ranch, camping will be primitive, however there will port a potties all over and horse water tanks as well. Hope you can come. Rick Lee

MAY 11, 2008:
Melvern Wildflower CTR 15/30
Eisenhower State Park
, near Lyndon, KS
Ride Manager: Darline Harvey <SKYPETMPTAG5/>
Click here for ride flyer
darline.harvey@gmail.com
Trail: Rolling prairie, some woods
Vet Check: In camp
Camping: Primitive. Showers nearby, horse water available.

MAY 24 & 25, 2008: JO TATE MEMORIAL ENDURANCE RIDE I & II. 35/50/100 SAT; 15 INTRODUCTORY/35/50 SUN. AERC/OCER/MOTDRA
Flag Springs Conservation Area, south of Washburn, MO
Ride Manager: Jody Hess-Schlup,   
schlupranch@mo-net.com
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Click here for intro ride info

Trail: Fast to slow, rocky to smooth.
Camping: Primitive. Bring plenty of people and horse water.

JUNE 7 & 8, 2008:
Barefoot In The Park CTR
Milford Lake KS 
Ride Manager: Deb Stockwell <SKYPETMPTAG7/> gojoebeatskylar@cox.net
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JUNE 22, 2008 :
Honey Do CTR
Honey Creek, MO

Please note last minute changes:
I found a vet, Thanks You Dr Pat!!!!! Anyway, he can only help us out for a Sunday ride
so I am going to cancel the Saturday ride, Vet in will begin at 4pm on Saturday. I am
gong to have a 15 and a 30, the 30 milers will just have to ride the same trail twice.
Please remember this is a dry campground so  bring horse and people water. I will still
having the barefoot trimmers on Saturday afternoon and you can all see Charlie new set
of Renegades in yellow! Questions give me a call on my cell
Shannon


Ride Manager: Shannon Chastain, wagaman@rpt.coop 
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JULY 27, 2008:
Sunflower State Games CTR
Perry Lake, KS
Ride Manager: Kay Wolfe
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AUG 3 & 4, 2008:
Berry Bend Boondocker CTR
Berry Bend Equestrian Area, Opportunity Farms, MO
Ride Manager: Eric Nelson, 660-441-7062
enelson@emsu.edu
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AUG 17, 2008:
Black Hawk Benefit CTR
Pomona Lake, KS 
Ride Manager: Sherry Hill, hillshaven07@yahoo.com

SEPT 7, 2008:
PERRY PILGRIM'S PUSH CTR
Perry State Park, Perry, KS

Ride manager, Pat Gifford.  dpwg@juno.com

Sept 13, 2008: Kaw Nation Ride 25 Endurance
Council Grove, KS
Ride Manager: Rob Phillips

sfthorserace@aol.com
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SEPT 2008 (Date and Location Pending):
BRING A FRIEND CTR -15 MILES ONLY
John Redmond Reservoir, New Strawn, KS or Leavenworth Military Trails
Ride Manager: Anita Ohland

OCT 4, 2008:
Indian Territory Elevator Ride 25/50 Endurance
Foyil, OK
Ride Manager: Susan Young glenn218@yahoo.com
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2007 EVENTS

FEB 23-25, 2007: EQUIFEST OF KANSAS
Wichita, KS

MARCH 8-11, 2007: NEBRASKA HORSE EXPO
Lincoln, NE

MARCH 30 & 31, 2007: EAGLE RANCH SPRING ROUNDUP I & II 25/50 ENDURANCE
Eagle Ranch, Collins, MO
Ride manager: Jane Huff
417-759-7441mailto:huffyj@ipa.net.com
Pre-entries required! All entries due by March 21, 2007
Camping reservations:
417-275-1105
mailto:info@eagleranchtrails.com
www.eagleranchtrails.com

APRIL 7, 2007: MOTDRA DISTANCE RIDING SPRING CLINIC
Skyview Ranch, Osage City, KS
Contact Marjorie Vaughn
785-828-4403
mailto:marjscoollegs4403@yahoo.com
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APRIL 14, 2007: 5TH ANNUAL SUNFLOWER CLASSIC ENDURANCE 30/55/75
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
Hillsdale Lake, KS
Ride Manager: Susan Keil
913-856-3660
susankeil@yahoo.com
Trail: Some rocks and hills, some woods, fields, some gravel roads. Water on trail.
Camping: Some services at Saddle Ridge Equestrian Center, Hillsdale State Park.
Map
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Click here for registration form

APRIL 28 & 29, 2007: INDIAN CAVE SPRING CTR 15/25 & WAM CLINIC (WILLINGNESS, ATTITUDE, AND IMPULSION)

Indian Cave State Park, Shubert, Nebraska
Ride Manager: Bev Chestnut, 1024 Wilson St., Falls City, NE 68355-3054
(home), (work) 
larryachesnut@sentco.net
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Click here for information about Indian Cave State Park
Trail: Wooded and hilly. Very few rocks. Scenic climbs near Missouri River Camping: Primitive. Water will be limited.

MAY 19, 2007: BRING A FRIEND CTR -15 MILES ONLY
CANCELED DUE TO FLOODING - The ride will be rescheduled for September or October...stay tuned for updates

John Redmond Reservoir, New Strawn, KS
Ride Manager: Anita Ohland


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MAY 26 & 27, 2007: JO TATE MEMORIAL ENDURANCE RIDE I & II. 35/50/100 SAT; 15 INTRODUCTORY/35/50 SUN.
Flag Springs Conservation Area, south of Washburn, MO
Ride Manager: Jody Hess-Schlup,   
schlupranch@mo-net.com

Click here for more info

Click here for ride flyer

click here for 15 mile Introductory Ride info

click here for entry form

Trail: Fast to slow, rocky to smooth.
Camping: Primitive. Bring plenty of people and horse water.

JUNE 3, 2007: MELVERN WILDFLOWER CTR 15/30
CANCELED DUE TO FLOODING!!!

Eisenhower State Park, near Lyndon, KS
Ride Manager: Darline Harvey 816-619-3160
mailto:darline.a.harvey@sprint.com

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Click here for Eisenhower State Park Cowboy Camp info

Trail: Rolling prairie, some woods
Vet Check: In camp
Camping: Primitive. Showers nearby, horse water available.

JUNE 24, 2007: KANOPOLIS ROCKING-K CTR 15/30
Kanopolis State Park, west of Salina, KS
Ride Manager: Deb Stockwell, ,
mailto:gojoebeatskylar@cox.net

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Trail: Rolling prairie, a steep canyon, red rocks, interesting terrain!
Camping: Corrals, water and electric, primitive sites. Corrals are limited.

AUGUST 26, 2007: BLACKHAWK BENEFIT RIDE 15/25 CTR
Pomona Lake, KS - 110 Mile camping area
Ride Manager: Sherry Hill,   hillshaven07@yahoo.com

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Trail: Rocky and wooded
Camping: Primitive Vet checks: out of camp

SEPT 9, 2007: PERRY PILGRIM'S PUSH CTR
Perry State Park, Perry, KS.
Ride manager, Pat Gifford. 785-286-2812
mailto:dpwg@juno.com

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 OCT 14, 2007: MELVERN WILDFLOWER CTR 15/30
Eisenhower State Park, near Lyndon, KS
Ride Manager: Darline Harvey
816-619-3160darline.a.harvey@sprint.com

Click here for ride flyer

Click here for Eisenhower State Park Cowboy Camp info

Trail: Rolling prairie, some woods
Vet Check: In camp
Camping: Primitive. Showers nearby, horse water available.

NOV 10, 2007: Pleasure Ride at Indian Cave State Park
Ride time 11:00 am.
Contact Deb Stockwell gojoebeatskylar@cox.net 
Come and pleasure ride on Saturday, then ride in the Jingle Bell Ride on Sunday!

NOV 11, 2007: Falls City, Nebraska Jingle Bell Ride
Ride for a for a great cause.
Contact Bev Chesnut
larryachesnut@sentco.net

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NOV 23 & 24, 2007: FINALE FLING I & II ENDURANCE 15 INTRODUCTORY RIDE, 25/50

Eagle Ranch, Collins, MO
Ride Manager: Winnie Clutter mailto:windo@stovermo.com

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Camping reservations: mailto:info@eagleranchtrails.com
http://www.eagleranchtrails.com


 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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