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If you are interested in supporting 100 mile riders in the
West Region, please download our Sponsorship letter. It
is available in a word .doc
and in .pdf,
or print this page.
Attn: 100-Mile Ride
Supporter
The 100-mile
One Day ride is the foundation upon which the modern day sport
of Endurance Riding was based. Those horses and
riders who are able to successfully complete this type of
endeavor serve to exemplify what true endurance is all
about. There is a
special level of dedication, heart and determination required
to even attempt such a rigorous test of skill.
Unfortunately,
the AERC statistics have shown that those who are willing to
accept such a challenge have been in decline in recent
years. In an
effort to boost rider participation, and award recognition to
the amazing horses who are able to accomplish such feats, the
AERC Western Region is implementing a 100-Mile Horse
Recognition Program.
Equines will be awarded for completing the 100-Mile
one-day ride format through various levels of succession.
We are asking
for your help with implementing such a program. Award and Program
sponsors are necessary to keep the cost low to those riders
and horses who have achieved the various levels of success in
the program. At
this time, we are requiring riders to self-enroll their horses
for an annual fee.
Ideally, we would like to be able to extend this to all
horses within the region, regardless of enrollment
status. We would like this
regional 100-Mile Recognition Program to not only recognize
our One Day 100-Mile riders and horses, but set an example to
the AERC Board of Directors that such programs are beneficial
to the sport and support 100-Mile ride participation. Hopefully someday the
AERC will consider a larger scale 100-Mile recognition
program.
We have various
predetermined sponsorship levels, but will gladly accept any
donations. All
sponsors will receive a link on our website if desired.
Platinum
$500
Gold
$250
Silver
$100
Bronze
$
50
Also, we are
looking for potential vendors to sponsor some of the awards
themselves.
Please contact us directly to speak about supplying
and/or discounting the various halters, coolers, and blankets
that will be awarded.
For more
information, visit our website at www.100mileriders.com/WestRegion.html
or fill out the form below and someone will be more than happy
to contact you.
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q
YES! I am interesting
in sponsoring this program. Please contact me at
the number below to discuss the different opportunities
available.
q
YES! I would like to pledge
$
to be used toward the West Region 100-Mile Horse
Recognition Program.
Name:
Business:
Phone:
Email:
______
Website:
_______________________________________________________________________
If you have any
questions, we’d love to discuss this program with you
further. To speak
with us directly please call Karen Chaton at (775) 790-2241 or
Crysta Turnage at (775) 762-8086. Any monetary donations
can be sent to:
Maryben
Stover
West Region 100-Mile
Program
1299 Sandra Drive
San Jose
CA 95125-3535
West Region 100 mile Horse Recognition
Program
Horses will be awarded based on the
following:
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Bronze
Level |
1 -100 one day completion
& 1000 AERC endurance miles |
Halter with bronze award
plate |
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Silver
Level |
3 – 100 one day completions
& 2000 AERC endurance miles |
Award
plaque |
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Gold
Level |
5 – 100 one day completions
& 3000 AERC endurance miles |
Embroidered polar fleece
cooler |
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Platinum
Level |
10 – 100 one day completions
& 5000 AERC endurance miles |
Embroidered
blanket |
We will also recognize (see http://100mileriders.com/WestRegion.html
) and award both horse and rider completing their first 100
mile one day ride while registered in the 100 mile recognition
program. We
are also going to have special awards for junior riders.
Requirements for
enrollment:
- Horse must be owned by an AERC
West Region member
- Horse must have an AERC
number
- Only AERC or FEI sanctioned 100
mile one day rides will count towards 100s
- Only endurance miles will count
towards mileage requirement – LD miles will not
count
- Horses must have completed an
AERC ride in the 2006 ride season (Dec 1,
2005-present)
- Horses will only receive award
for the level they earn while enrolled in the program but
will receive recognition for the level they earned before
enrollment.**
- Annual recording cost per horse -
$25.00 (make check to Maryben
Stover)
**IMPORTANT PLEASE
READ! This program is
designed to encourage participation in one day 100 mile
rides. Therefore,
awards will be awarded to horses that complete additional
100’s after enrolling in the program only. If a horse reaches an
additional level because of mileage only (without completing
any additional 100’s) then the awards will be available at
cost to the owner/rider.
If a horse reaches a higher level after enrollment in
the program previous awards will also be available for
purchase to the rider.
If we can find sponsors to further this program
year after year then we can reduce the annual recording
fee.
Awards will be based on the
official AERC horse record.
Please let us know if you have any ideas or
suggestions! karen@100mileriders.com,
crysta@100mileriders.com
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