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  Lincoln Trails 2012   The tradition of the names of Endurance rides is bemusing.  “Dead Dog Creek”, has lots of creaks but none of them are named “Dead Dog”.  “Red Barn Run” has no barn, but the word is … Continue reading →

Dead Dog Creak 2012 First of all, there is no Dead Dog Creak at this ride in Kinmundy, IL. Secondly, it is not in Kinmundy, it is at Stephen Forbes State Park outside of Salem IL. The ride is put … Continue reading →

Ozark Trails 2012 In 2009, a friend of mine named Paul Sidio, had an idea of doing a point to point 100 mile endurance ride in the Ozarks fashioned in his mind live Tevis. The ride was to be rough, … Continue reading →

Red Barn Run 2012 We love riding and competing in endurance races in the South. The folks, as a group, are friendly and genuinely glad to see new comers. The vets are used to seeing alternative breeds other than Arabians. … Continue reading →

Early spring is too cold in the Midwest for rides and summer is too hot. So, Sandy and I have to travel. I have a 500 mile limit for Drs. Otis Schimtt, Dee Dee Huff and Ken Marcella. This ride … Continue reading →