Rider Name:		Sponsor Name: (If Junior)					Rider AERC#
Weight Division: To receive AERC Top Ten weight division points, you must NOT be under weight. c FTHWT (<161 lbs) c MIDWT (186-210 lbs c LTWT (161-185 lbs) c HVYWT (>210 lbs)							Junior Division AGE:
Street:						Phone: ( )
City:				State:		Zip Code:
E-mail address:
Horse Name:	Breed:		Sex:		Age:		Horse AERC #
Color/Markings
Horse Owner’s Name/Address							Owner AERC#
Truck/Towing Vehicle - Color/Make/Year					Vehicle License #
Horse Trailer Color/Make/Year					Trailer License #

c 50 Miles -$115 entry

Includes either:

 Fri. dinner (or)  Sat dinner

(please indicate your preference)

c 30 Miles - $115 entry

Includes either:

 Fri. dinner (or)  Sat dinner

(please indicate your preference)

Amount Due:

c 50 c 30 miles Juniors/RMgr

$65 entry

Includes either:

 Fri. dinner (or)  Sat dinner

(please indicate your preference)

c 15 Mile Fun Ride

$40 entry

(includes: AERC 1-day membership w/ insurance, vetting, lunch, and park entry with Fri nite camping – no dinner is included)

AERC Non-Member fee of $15.00 (One day membership)

30/50 mile riders – only if you are not a member of AERC

Number of extra dinner tickets for Friday _______@ 12.00

Number of children 16-under for Friday _______@ 6.00

Number of extra dinner tickets for Saturday ______@ 12.00

Number of children 16-under for Saturday ______@ 6.00

Saturday Night Camping Fees - $20.00/per rig

Is this your first endurance ride? c Yes c No

Is anyone in your party willing to volunteer to help at this ride?

c Yes c No If yes, what would they like to do?______________________

__________________________________________________________________

TOTAL DUE:

Please make check payable to BJ Enterprises; and mail to: Kirsten Berntsen, PO Box 190, San Juan Bautista, Ca. 95045. Checks will not be cashed until after the ride.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I wish to participate in the Del Valle Vulture Venture Endurance or Fun Rides. I have read the rules, conditions, and regulations of the Ride and agree to comply with them. I am aware that this endurance course covers difficult terrain, on trails where the footing for horses may be unsure, and will include park road crossing hazards. I further acknowledge that competitive or “endurance” horse riding over considerable distances contains inherent risks of injury and damage to me personally, to my horse, and my equipment. Knowing these facts, I, nevertheless, in consideration of your accepting this entry, do hereby for myself, heirs, executors, and administrators, waive and release the above named Ride, Ride Management, A.E.R.C., Del Valle Regional Park and the East Bay Regional Park District and all other persons, organizations, and agencies, regardless of their capacity in any way connected with the above named ride, or their representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns from any and all right, claim, or liability for damages, or for any and all injuries that may be sustained by me, including injuries to animals, or from any and all claims of any kind or nature that I might have. Further, I do hereby acknowledge that said release will extend to any accidents, damages, or claims arising out of my entry, caused by my own acts or anyone or any animals within my control.

I do acknowledge that I have read the foregoing paragraphs, and know and understand the contents thereof.

Signature_________________________________________________________ Date_______________

MINORS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY SIGNED BY ONE OF THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS IF UNDER THE AGE OF 18

We, the undersigned parents or guardians of the above named child, for and in consideration of our child’s participation in the above named Ride, do hereby release all persons charged with official capacity in the execution of such Ride, from all claims, demands, suits, or liabilities which otherwise arise by virtue of injury to or occasioned by our child or any horse under such child’s direction or control.

We do further authorize any officer, manager, director, or supervisory personnel of the above named Ride, to consent on our behalf, to any emergency medical treatment by a properly licensed person, which may be required for our child, and do agree to indemnify, and hold harmless, anyone giving such consent.

I declare under penalty that the foregoing is true and correct.

Junior’s Birth Date_________________ Age_______ Sponsor’s Name_____________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature________________________________________________________________

Date_____________________ Relationship________________________________________________

For more information, contact:

Ride Managers – Kirsten Berntsen (831) 623-2120 - kirstenzazz@hotmail.com and

Jane Cloud at (209) 852-9327 - cloudbj@aol.com

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Ride Secretary – Kirsten Berntsen (831) 623-2120 - kirstenzazz@hotmail.com

Directions:

· Coming from the Bay Area get on 580 East towards Stockton/Livermore. In Livermore, take the Vasco Road, South exit (Just before the Altamont) At the exit, go right and follow Vasco Road until it dead ends on to Tesla Road. Make a right turn on Tesla Road, go about a ¼ mile and make a left turn at the light onto Mines Road. Follow to a “Y” intersection and go right on Del Valle Road. Follow to the Del Valle Entrance booth (located at the bottom of a steep descent with curve – go slowly, stay in 2^nd gear) From the entrance booth follow ribbons to Caballo Loco Horse camp.

· From the Central Valley – Highway 99 to 205 West through Tracy to I-580 West (OR, I-5 to I-580 West). As you travel up and over the Altamont and into Livermore, take the Vasco Road Exit (South), immediately after the Truck Weigh-In station. Follow the same directions as above.

Ride Rules: It is the responsibility of the rider to know the AERC rules and regulations. The following is a condensed list. Violation of any of these rules shall be grounds for disqualification of horse and rider from the ride

· The rides are open to all persons and equines.

· All riders must comply with the East Bay Regional Park Rules and Regulations as stated on page 1 of this brochure. Hikers have the right-of-way at all times. Any rider who does not show caution and courtesy when passing hikers or camping areas will be disqualified from the ride.

· NO SMOKING (due to high fire danger) allowed while riding the trail at any time, or on the roads marked for the ride. Smoking will be permitted only at designated areas within camp. The ride management and the EBRPD will enforce this rule.

· The 30/50-mile rides are sanctioned by AERC and will comply with AERC rules and regulations. All non-AERC members must pay an additional $15.00 to enter either the 30 or 50-mile ride.

· Ride management reserves the right to interpret these rules and regulations as necessary, to ensure the continuity of the ride, and will settle any questions or disputes that might arise from any incident that might occur during the ride.

· A “Junior” is a rider under the age of 16 as of December 1, 2005, and must be accompanied by a competent adult sponsor, at least 21 years old, and finish within one minute of that sponsor. A change of sponsor during the ride may not be made unless approved by management.

· ALL JUNIOR RIDERS MUST WEAR AN APPROVED SAFETY HELMET. Helmets are recommended for all riders of any age.

· Horses must be at least 4 years old for the 15 mile fun ride and the 30-mile ride, and 5 years old for the 50‑miler; as confirmed by the ride veterinarian(s).

· Horses must be shod or wearing some kind of hoof protection.

· No pregnant or nursing mares will be allowed.

· The same horse and rider must pass all control points and stay on the marked trail, in order to qualify for a finish and any awards.

· 50 mile Top Ten Riders, upon completion at weigh-in with tack, must be within their weight divisions to qualify for AERC points. If you are UNDERWEIGHT, you will be disqualified from points. Check with the AERC office if you have lost weight and need to select a different weight division.

· Over-riding or abuse of the horse and/or use of drugs are prohibited. All vet decisions are final if rider is pulled for concern of the horse. All horses shall be subject to a blood and urine tests.

· Riders will be pulled if horses do not meet pulse and respiration criteria within 30 minutes of a required vet check.

· Any UNSPORTSMANLIKE conduct towards other riders, horses, park visitors, or ride workers will result in disqualification.

Any questions, contact ride management:

Jane Cloud Kirsten Berntsen

9496 Lorenzo Street PO Box 190

LaGrange, CA 95329 60 Brown Road

cloudbj@aol.com San Juan Bautista, Ca 95045

(209) 852-9327 kirstenzazz@hotmail.com

(831) 623-2120
The Fun Ride!

Interested in Endurance Riding?

Want to try an easy 15-mile endurance ride that any fit trail horse can do?

On Saturday, October 14, 2006, the Del Valle Vulture Venture Endurance Ride will be hosting a 15‑mile fun ride that is designed for people who want to learn more about endurance riding and give it a try!

This ride is designed to be a non-competitive event that will operate exactly like a Limited Distance or traditional Endurance ride with a little NATRC (North American Trail Ride Conference) thrown in the mix. Here’s what you will do!

Arrive Friday afternoon, set up camp, pick up your ride packet, and get your horse vetted in. Ride management will visit your campsite to assist/or offer advise on your horse-camp setup.
Attend the ride meeting, and then attend the special new rider’s clinic designed to help answer all your questions.
Camp out Friday night with your horse and wake up early to catch the start of the 50-mile race (6:45am) and the 30-mile ride (7:15am) – the fun ride start will be similar.
Start out on the ride at 8:00 am and do the first marked loop back into base camp for your vet check and 1-hour hold.
Upon arriving at base camp, have your horse P&R (pulse & respiration) by capable volunteers. Once your horse has passed the P&R your 1-hour hold begins. You will proceed to the vet for approval to continue the ride. If all is good, take your horse back to your trailer, loosen tack, remove the bit, and set your horse up with water and hay.
Come over to the cook shack for a nice lunch.
Allow at least the last 10 minutes of your 1-hour hold to tighten your girth, replace your headstall, check hoofs, go to the bathroom… (in other words, to get ready to leave again!!)
When your 1-hour is up, mount up and head to the timer-out to leave on the second loop.
Finish the ride, pass the completion exam, and get your award!

We are looking for Complete Beginners! The goal for this event is for a beginner, with absolutely no endurance experience, to come and learn about endurance riding, and to try a real event, in a nice, safe, local environment, that operates exactly like the real thing. Any fit trail horse can do the event; the speed will be very moderate over an easy/moderate trail. (You and your horse could walk the entire ride and complete on time.) There are no AERC miles or points associated with the ride, just the great experience of learning how Endurance rides work.

Ride Manager’s Warning! This event is not a race. You will be able to walk and trot the trails, just like the pace would be on your first endurance ride, but for safety’s sake, you cannot go fast. (IE- no cantering or high speed trotting.) If you do, we will pull you!