GETC horses just came back from the Strawberry Fields 4 day Pioneer ride. 8 Global Endurance Center horses went to Strawberry. One the way there, Christoph’s truck broke down, the Turbo desintegrated and he needed a tow to Duchesne. Thanks to Kerry Redente and Pete, who towed the trailer from Duchesne to the ride site, all horses arrived safely.
The following horses attended:
DWA Powerball
Taj Rai Hasan
Starlit Way
Castle Country Karahty
Double Deux
Double Zell
DWA Millennium
These horses were ridden by Dian Woodward, Christoph Schork, Deborah Whorf and Alene Vale.
Day one, Taj Rai Hasan (Husky) was first, with Double Deux and Starlit Way in 5th and 6th Place.
Day two, DWA Powerball and Double Zell tied for first, DWA Millennium was third and Castle Country Karahty (Kat) fourth.
Day three, Double Zell came in first
Day four, DWA Powerball was first and Kat second.
Global Endurance Training Center horses won every day. The training program is working out great and the hard work Dian and Christoph are putting in every day is paying off.
All GETC horses wore EasyCare Glue on hoof boots. See blog at www.easycareinc.com
The days were beautiful, lots of climbing, plenty of sunshine. Howard Kent, the ride manager and Kathy Backus, the head vet, did a terrific job laying out the trails and organizing the events.
Day 3: Double Zell at 10300 ft. He ended up winning this day also, after winning day 2 in a tie with DWA Powerball
Beautiful views on day 3
Christoph tailing Double Zell on the climb to the Red Ledges on Day 3
DWA Powerball and Kat enjoying a drink while waiting for the BC judging on day 4. PB and Kat were first and second.
GETC horses munching away at the juicy mountain grass at base camp. (Day 2)
This 4 day Strawberry Fields Endurance event is a great preparation for Tevis. All the climbing a high altitude really gets horses and riders tuned up for Tevis.
A quick turn around now for Dian and Christoph, on Tuesday they are leaving with TC Mounshine and Stars Aflame to attend the western regional Tryouts in Prineville, Oregon for the WEG in Kentucky in September.
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