COMPLETE YOUR YEARBOOK! You can now order a photocopied version of the 2009 endurance and limited distance ride results from the AERC office for $10 -- just phone 866-271-2372 to order. Or download the 2MB, 86-page pdf file on your own: 2009 Ride Results.
RENEWAL REMINDER POSTCARDS ARE GOING OUT NEXT WEEK. Save AERC some postage by renewing now! You can fax in the 2010 membership form, join or renew by phone, 866-271-2372, renew online or join online. Note: Thanks to FarmVet, all new members receive 15% off their first year's membership! Thank you, FarmVet!
MY MOM'S BEST (ENDURANCE) LESSON: For the May issue of EN, please send your favorite lesson learned from your mother that's proven to be applicable to endurance. Send to Endurance News by March 31; thanks!
ANDRETI+/ -- OWNER CORRECTION! The March EN's yearbook issue has an error on page 14. The 3,000-mile horse Andreti+/ is owned by Heidi Helly of the Pacific Southwest Region. The Arabian gelding, born in 1997, amassed 3,615 miles by the end of the 2009 ride season. Congratulations to this fabulous equine endurance athlete.
THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED CONVENTION 2010! It was a great get-together to celebrate endurance riding. Congratulations to Pard'ners Award Winners Robert Ribley and Tari, new Hall of Fame inductees Dave Rabe and Tulip (owned by Les Carr), and Trail Advocate of the Year winner Deirdre Monroe. The AERC office will reopen on Friday, 2/26. Your comments about the convention and venue are appreciated.
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.
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.