CONVENTION 2010: YOU'RE INVITED -- REGISTER NOW! Check out the AERC convention brochure. Fill out the registration form and send to the AERC office now, or phone 866-271-2372 to register by phone. See you in Reno on February 19 & 20!
MAKE YOUR CONVENTION HOTEL RESERVATIONS! Call Reno's Grand Sierra Resort & Casino at 800-648-5080 to reserve your room for convention! Be sure to request the special AERC group rate. Thanks!
READ letters from the AERC Veterinary Committeeand the AERC Board of Directors to the United States Equestrian Federation regarding USEF's proposed drug rule changes.
TRADE SHOW VENDOR LIST. While at the convention in Reno, you'll want to check out these fabulous vendors at the always popular trade show: Action Rider Tack, Advanced Biological Concepts, AFLAC/Cindy Simcox, American Trail Gear, Arabian Horse Association, Arabian Saddle Company, Auburn Printers & Integrated Marketing, The Australian Connection, Big Horn 100, Boz Saddlery, CSHA-California State Horsemen's Association Inc., D2 Trailer Sales and Service, Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center, The Distance Depot, Easycare, Equine Performance Tech, Farmers Warehouse Co./LMF Horse Feed, Griffin's Endurance Supplies, Gulf Coast 4-Star Trailer Sales, Gypsy Moth Productions, Healthy As A Horse, Horseplay Unlimited, Hought Endurance Tack, Jans Jems, Just for "Horsin-Round", Land O Lakes Purina Feed, NATRC, Natural Horse Halters, Nutrena Feeds, Shadowtree Equine Tack & Accessories, Smooth Stride Riding Wear, Specialized Saddles, SR Saddles, Tack Swap, Timberline Saddle Company, Trail-Rite Products, Trailer Eyes, Triple Crown Nutrition Inc., Vettec Inc., Western States Trail Foundation-Tevis Store, Wild Horses of Nevada Photography.
VETERINARIANS: SIGN UP FOR THE 2010 VET CE: This all-day education seminar will be held on Thursday, February 18 in Reno; for details click here.
2010 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RIDE NAMED: The Sand Hills State Forest in Patrick, South Carolina, will be the location for the 2010 AERC National Championship rides. The 100 is on October 14, with the 55 on the 16th. Patsy Gowen is the ride manager. Check out the online ride calendar (SE Region), and watch Endurance News for more information as it becomes available.
ZONE REPS NEEDED! Interested in representing your zone as an AERC International Zone Representative? Please send your name, along with a brief nomination statement, to the AERC office via email (aerc@foothill.net), fax (530-823-7805) or mail (P.O. Box 6027, Auburn, CA 95604) by January 27, 2010. Zone reps serve four-year terms.
JANUARY ISSUE CORRECTION! A last-minute layout change ended up leading to mis-numbering on the equine leg diagram on page 11 (it's EN's fault and not the illustrator's!). For the corrected diagram, click here.
HAPPY NEW (RIDE) YEAR! The 2010 ride year began December 1 -- have you renewed yet? Here's the 2010 membership form. You may also join or renew by phone, 866-271-2372, renew online or join online.
CONVENTION SEMINAR CHANGE: Due to a schedule change, Dr. Stephanie Valberg will be presenting "Unraveling the Mysteries of Tying-Up in Horses" on Friday, Feb. 19 after Rick Potts' seminar. There is a wonderful array of speakers at this year's convention. Sign up soon, either with the form included in the December EN or on the online Convention Brochure.
RULE CHANGES FOR 2010: You'll receive a revised rule book with your new membership card! Please check it over carefully before your first ride of the year.
100-MILE RIDE INCENTIVES FOR 2010: With a new 100-mile incentive program and increased points given for 100-mile rides (2.0 points instead of 1.5 as previously), 2010 is the year to do your first 100, or plan for a few! Check out your new pocket rules book, coming your way with your 2010 membership card. Watch for announcement on recognizing your retired 100-mile horses early in 2010.
PHOTOS FOR AERC HOME PAGE: Have a great photo you'd like to see on the AERC home page? Send it to Endurance News in JPG format. Must identify photographer (and have permission to use!); horizontal photos only.