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Australian Sup Life Blog 4.0 – Michael Jenkins
Next up in the Australian Sup Life Pioneer blog series, we welcome the Victorian master and 10ft advocate Michael Jenkins.
1. Great to have you apart of the Australian Sup Life pioneer blog series. You set the ball rolling with the Longboard Sup Revolution, it is amazing to see the growth and support of the movement, what was the initial thoughts and passion behind the Longboard Sup Revolution?
Thanks Mike, must admit I feel a little humbled about what has happened over the years with the LSR. What started out as a rather naïve and enthusiastic thought of a FB page promoting Longboard Sup Surfing category 3 years ago, now has turned into a FB group of nearly 2000 longboard enthusiasts from over 100 countries. We have also achieved success with our lobbying for the inclusion of the Longboard Sup category in all events held in Australia and with Surfing Australia running an inaugural National title in the category at Phillip Island Victoria in October 2019. Now in March 2020, an International longboard sup surfing event in Bali with some of the best longboard surfers in the world competing to win some prize money and a shitty trophy made from old second hand number plates....
it's been a pretty hectic couple of years with the LSR, made possible and driven by the enthusiasm and passion of many like minded people, Paul Jones, Chris Clarke, Simon Honeybun, the crew at SPSC in Sydney to the Sus Inc crew on the Gold Coast and Mark Temple and the SA crew. Everyone has contributed and has been fully supportive along the way and now with the help from Scott Mckercher, with the Bali event,the International acceptance of the category is well underway...
(Photography - Adam Snow)
2. The Longboard Sup Revolution Bali Cosmic Experience is on in Sanur, Bali March 20th– 22nd, Scott McKercher and yourself were the masterminds behind the event, can you tell us how it all came about?
The LSR Bali event was Scotty's idea We had spoken quite a few times about the longboards over the months and we both competed in the inaugural surf oz national event. My first trip to Bali was in '84 or so, been there many times since, Scott is pretty much the same so with the love of surfing Bali, slipping into Bali time, doing an event over there was made possible with business contacts and friendships developed through Scott's years of involvement in the Sup industry and his own Sup brand Smik.
The significance and the rise in interest of the longboard sup has enabled the event to attract sponsorship from the Worlds top Sup manufacturers. Just about every Sup brand whether it be International or right down to the local shapers, have all done their research and developed their own performance longboard sups. This has helped raise the standard of longboard surfing to what has now been seen, together withJonesy formulating the longboard judging criteria, we now have a particularly exciting mixture of style of longboard surfing that encompasses both traditional and performance surfing that will be well suited to the point break in Sanur where the Cosmic Experience event will be held...
We are all incredibly excited and proud to be able to be involved in the Cosmic Experience Surf Event and seeing not only World's best longboard surfers and the weekend warriors compete in the first ever International event of it its kind, but also for me personally, the culmination of many hours of putting post after post about the longboards sups on the LSR social media platform and trying to keep the positivity happening, I can now step back and enjoy what has been created....
3. It was great to see that the 10ft division was a part of the state titles in 2019 with the winner advancing to the national titles. Do you feel the 10ft division will have its own complete division in years to come opposed to last year in which only the winner from each state advanced to compete for a national title?
After what feels like years as a serial pest to Surfing Australia with the hassling for the longboard sup category inclusion at the Nationals to actually being involved in the event was a real buzz. Such is the inclusive nature of the longboard, the heats were made up of surfers across all ages from a young Jimmy Casey to an old mongrel like me, everyone was so excited to be part of sup history.
What now has to happen is for Surfing Australia to increase the longboard sup categories to include the age groups and increase the number of allocations for those categories so as to be on par with short sup Surfing. The age old excuse of "time and money" should no longer be relevant and used by those organisations to delay the inevitability of expanding Longboard Sup categories in the Elite events. They should also embrace an Over 60's category similar to what they have already done with all other Surfing divisions too.
The potential to have a "festival of the surf sup" is well and truly an option now and those Surfing Organisations should be more progressive and capitalise on those opportunities.
With the inevitable inclusion of new longboard sup categories at the titles events, this will ensure and develop further interest with those major events as they will continue to be more successful in the future.
4. The National Titles are going to held at Phillip Island once again in 2020, tell us how you feel about the best in the country coming together in your home state to do battle?
Phillip Island produced the goods at last years Nationals. From the epic DW'er course where Stimo and the WA crew gave it a 10/10, to a bop race held in prime conditions and the surf event held in big and trying conditions the Island had it all. It was even good for those interstate guests to sample our often extreme, wild and woolly weather conditions from freezing to hot in the matter of a day or two.
There are some amazing surf spots down that way, next year I believe we will even have the longboards Surfing held on a classic point break.....
5. I'm curious to learn more about the history of Sup in Victoria, can you give us a brief run through memory lane from your perspective?
As with all the Victoria sup crew there has to be and incredible passion, self motivation and a healthy degree of madness to achieve an all year round training regime especially in winter as often is close to freezing in the mornings. With that in mind the there are some hardy crew down here. Going back a few years we had a committed group that helped motivate each other to achieve a great level of fitness enough to compete at National level. The Victorian team albeit small in numbers produced a few memorable achievements with National titles going to Jean Ringrose and Emma Webb whilst the lads were second in quite a few events.
There were lots of events in Vic back then, Sup Vic under Paul Harrington produced an epic event series supported by Warwick Lee at RPS and Luke Myers at SHQ, Sup was new we were all enthusiastic to test our skills and fitness. Flat water races were king back then.
With much more social event type races now and the sup sport growing with Downwinders, sup surf, longboard and shortboard and now with the popularity of foiling there seems to have been more choice and less combined activities in sup and more pursuit of individual sup interests. It would be terrific if we could develop an event in Victoria that captures the Interest of the Australian Sup community in the same way as the WA crew have successfully done with their Downwind events, maybe in the future that Event could be a Longboard Sup event at one of Victoria's classic point breaks?
6. I have been lucky enough to score epic waves on the Victorian coastline from Boneyards on the West Coast, to Pt Addis, Bells, to Danger Point in Torquay but never scored on the peninsular, Tell us about some of your local setups and how good it is to be a Sup surfer in Victoria?
I guess most folks that have sup surfed long enough will tell of the early days of Surfing were often interrupted by some surfers telling you the "sup surfer" to fuck off etc fortunately due to mastering selected hearing that never really affected me too much, but nonetheless we had to stand our ground and our right to be in the water. Now sup Surfing is more accepted. There are so many classic surf beach and point breaks around the Victorian coasts we are truly lucky. Way back in the past we often searched to seek out new breaks, search was what we did and the rewards were uncrowded waves with a few mates in a remote magnificent environment. Having surfed for over 50 years, I remember seeing Bells with 10-15 or so people out and thinking fuck that and drove down to Cathedral and surfed with only a few out and they would be local mates too..hahaha there are still uncrowded breaks around...
(Photography - Sean Carew)
7. Do you get into the other aspects of Sup such as downwinders, foiling, flatwater?
The other love is Downwinders after Surfing, we have a small and committed core group of DW'er mates who have scored some epic conditions on Port Phillip Bay either on the run made famous by DJ ( Dave Peterson) the St Kilda to Sandy/ HMB run or the more adventurous and challenging Rickets to Frankston run which can be 20 k's of incredibleness with well overhead runners that you would have to take off on angle so as to not bury the nose on the 17'4" sic, the speed reached was insane and enabled you to catch runner after runner.
The exhilaration of doing Down winders can be extreme and doing extreme DW'ers is off the scale, sadly the fact that there seem to be less perfect conditions available ATM and getting older also moves the goal post on what's possible nowadays....
8. You are also an artist, and I remember your art being trophies for the Noosa festival of surfing in 2017 which just happened to be the last year that Sup's were a part of the festival. What inspires your art and what made you want to make them into trophies?
I've been making stuff for decades and then that stuff became recognised as artwork about 15 years ago. Since then I've been involved in both joint and solo exhibitions in many Galleries along the East Coast of Australia Over the years I have sold some 200+ pieces, given many away to raise money for worthy causes and charities and also made many wacky and bizarre trophies for various sup events too. The artwork is made from recycled building materials, disused road and industrial signage, numberplates and found objects.
I have imported hundreds of Balinese numberplates over the years to make artwork from and have often been on business trips to Bali with a couple surfboards having to spend much doing research and development over there….
The latest batch of trophies I've made are from old Balinese, USA and Victorian number plates that are for the winners of next month's LSR Bali cosmic experience event…. should be a lot of fun..... A big thank you goes to Adam Snow & Sean Carew for the images.
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A great number of immigrants settled in Valparaíso to work in the export trade and they became wealthy by exploiting mining and the saltpetre in the north of the country. Therefore, the city, which had 162,000 inhabitants in 1905, became a pioneer in terms of urban improvements (electric lighting, telephones, gas piping, etc) until the years between 1914 and 1943, when the construction of the Panama Canal robbed it of its dominance as a port and, at the same time, economic power was transferred to Santiago.
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While current performance tire hype centers on Michelin and Continental's latest (the Pilot Sport 4 S and ExtremeContact Sport), Yokohama's newest release is worth a look as well.
The forthcoming, and awkwardly named… Advan Fleva V701 could be the sleeper street performance tire of the year.
The V701 will accompany the Advan Sport V105 in Yokohama's street performance tire lineup. The Advan Fleva V701 isn't said to be an evolution of, or successor to the V105, but preliminary indications are that the V701 addresses some of its shortcomings.
Many years post-release, the V105 started to show its age in terms of fuel economy especially. In one 2016 Auto Express comparison test the V105 was 4% less efficient than the best.
The V701 aims to reverse that in full. Yokohama claims that the Advan Fleva V701 "has a low rolling resistance that makes it more environmentally friendly than current sport tires."
The Advan Fleva V701 is also projected to set a new standard in terms of performance tire comfort. Its noise emission range of just 67-69 dB is indeed remarkable for a sport-oriented tire.
Wet road traction has always been a strong suit of the V105, but Yokohama declares advancement in this performance area too. The V701 achieves an A rating on the EU Tire Identification Scale; the highest rating possible. The technology behind the Advan Fleva V701's grip in wet conditions is detailed in this Yokohama infographic.
Somewhat absent from Yokohama's Advan Fleva V701 publicity are any claims vis-à-vis its maximum traction in dry conditions. Yokohama states that the V701 delivers "sporty handling on city streets, highways and winding roads." Performance tire nerds might interpret that statement as an indication that the V701 is probably not intended for use in performance driving contexts.
Despite the drift video below, that's perhaps a safe assumption. Low road noise and low rolling resistance are not typically synonymous with maximum traction.
But for those looking for a comfortable performance street tire that is unflappable in wet conditions, the Advan Fleva V701 looks to fit the bill.
For more on the Advan Fleva V701, see this press release from Yokohama.
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Before conception, the human ovum is a sphere. It is the largest single cell in the body, 200 greater than the average human cell. Inside this sphere is another sphere, the female pronucleus which contains half the chromosomes for a human being, 22 plus one. Conception begins when the sperm reaches the ovum, the tail breaks off and the head of the sperm forms a sphere exactly the same size as the female pronucleus.
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I have always had horrible luck with cinnamon rolls. Always.
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I made 3 different batches of cinnamon rolls over the past 2 days, using various recipe tweaks and it was only on my final attempt that things worked out beautifully!
They rose wonderfully, and are simply delicious...though, I believe the cream cheese frosting makes them superb!
In a small bowl, combine the yeast and water along with a pinch of sugar and allow it to rise for about 10-15 minutes.
In a separate large bowl, combine the milk, shortening, sugar, and salt, mixing well, and allowing the mixture to cool until it is warm (not hot). Add 2 cups of the flour to the mixture and thoroughly combine. Then beat in the eggs thoroughly. Now add the yeast and mix thoroughly. Stir in the remaining flour (adding up to an additional half cup if needed) and stir until dough is sticky.
Allow the dough to rise until double in size (about an hour). Punch down, then roll out to a 1/4" thickness.
Mix the melted butter, sugars and cinnamon and spread evenly on the rolled dough.
Roll the dough from the long edge into a cylinder. Cut into 1 3/4" slices and place in a greased baking pan (do not crowd the pan). Allow the rolls to rise until double in size.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) is prepared to adhere to the rule of law should a revolutionary government be declared in the country.
According to PNP Pcol. Bernard Banac, it is the mandate of the national police to maintain peace and order in the country.
"Sineseryoso ng PNP ang lahat ng banta sa seguridad, at peace and order, base sa aming mandato (Based on our mandate, the PNP is taking all threats seriously, and [maintaining] peace and order). The PNP shall always stand behind the flag and uphold the Constitution. We adhere to the rule of law and obey legal orders of the duly constituted authorities," he said.
Meanwhile, Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra said the President's threat about forming a revolutionary government is due to his frustration on what is happening in the country.
"What I know though, is that he is getting exasperated by and frustrated with endless roadblocks to his attempts to protect the people's interests," he said in a text message.
He added that the President knows the limitations of his authority.
"As a lawyer the president knows the scope and limitations of his constitutional powers and he will act in accordance therewith," he said.
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo also said that the President's statement on forming a revolutionary government is out of frustration in all of the country's problems including illegal drugs, corruption, and rebellion of communist groups.
Malacañang also clarified that the President's warning in declaring a revolutionary government is not against the public but against the government's enemies.
"It was more of an exasperated expression and I to put on notice against the transgressors that he will not just sit idly, and watch them do their illegal things," Panelo said.
Meanwhile, the National Union of People's Lawyers (NUPL) President Edre Olalia said the President's warning has no legal basis and does not follow logic.
"First of all, there is absolutely no legal, constitutional, & factual basis to suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus. Secondly, his reaction to the cautionary criticism of the opposition is non-sequitur," he said.—Aileen Cerrudo (with reports from Lea Ylagan)
TAGS Department of Justice, Philippine National Police, President Rodrigo Duterte, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, revolutionary government
Makati City Prosecutor's Office begins prelim probe on Christine Dacera case
Robie de Guzman • January 13, 2021
MANILA, Philippines — The Makati City Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday started its preliminary investigation into the complaint lodged against 11 individuals over the death of flight attendant Christine Dacera.
The respondents are facing a complaint for rape with homicide. They were identified as among the individuals who were with Dacera hours before she died on January 1, following a night of partying with friends.
In a press statement, the Makati City Prosecutor's Office said 7 out of 11 respondents and their legal counsels attended Wednesday's hearing.
Five of them submitted their counter-affidavit.
The office also said that the Philippine National Police (PNP) has submitted a supplemental complaint but manifested that it is still awaiting results of the DNA analysis, histopath examination, and laboratory results from Makati Medical Center
"Hence, they moved for the resetting of the preliminary investigation," it said.
Dacera was found in the bathtub of a hotel room in Makati where she attended a party with some friends on December 31, 2020.
Three of the respondents were detained by police but was ordered released by the City Prosecutor's Office after it referred the case for further investigation to allow both the complainant and the respondents to submit more evidence.
The next hearing is scheduled on January 27.
TAGS christine dacera, Makati Prosecutor's Office, Philippine National Police, PNP, preliminary investigation
Zamboanga drug enforcement chief faces raps over positive drug test
Aileen Cerrudo • January 13, 2021
MANILA, Philippines — The drug enforcement chief of Zamboanga City Police Office has been relieved from his post after testing positive for narcotics.
PNP Chief Police General Debold Sinas in a statement said that Police Major Jivertson Pelovello has been reassigned to the Regional Personnel Holding and Accounting Section of Police Regional Office 9 while undergoing pre-charge investigation and summary dismissal proceedings.
Western Mindanao PNP Regional Director, Police Brigadier General Ronaldo Genaro Ylagan reported that Pelovello has been disarmed of his issued firearms and slapped with corresponding administrative charges.
The PNP Chief reiterated that members of the national police who are using illegal drugs do not deserve to stay in service and should immediately be dismissed.
Pelovello is among the 60 police personnel in Zamboanga City that tested positive for illegal drugs.
TAGS illegal drugs, Philippine National Police, PNP, Zamboanga City
DOJ issues hold departure order vs nine cops in Jolo shooting
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a hold departure order against the nine policemen involved in the shooting of four army personnel in Jolo, Sulu.
In a statement, DOJ Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered prosecutors to file a motion in the court for a hold departure order against the policemen accused of killing the four army personnel in Jolo, Sulu last June 2020.
The order was issued after the Philippine National Police (PNP) released the said cops after being dismissed from service.
"The DOJ prosecutors filed the criminal information against the 9 police officers last January 4. The court was supposed to issue the warrants of arrest thereafter, but apparently failed to do so because of the current lockdown in Sulu," he said.
Guevarra, meanwhile, hopes the accused would voluntarily turn themselves in once the warrants are issued.
"We hope that the 9 accused will voluntarily turn themselves in when such warrants are eventually released by the court. Otherwise, law enforcement agents will look for them and take them into custody," Guevarra said. -AAC (with reports from Dante Amento)
TAGS AFP, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Department of Justice, DOJ, Jolo shooting, Philippine National Police, PNP
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Famous Swinging Bridge on Tevis Trail Damaged by Wildfire
Hampered by heavy-fueled forests, high winds, and low humidity for several weeks, the American fire near Foresthill, California, which started on August 10, 2013 in the American River Ranger District of the Tahoe National Forest, (cause under investigation), was declared 100% contained on August 29th, but not before damaging both the Swinging Bridge and a smaller footbridge on the Tevis Cup/Western States trail.
As soon as safety permits, qualified personnel will inspect the bridges to determine their foundational integrity and identify repairs needed before the public can safely use these structures.
A video of the American Fire can be seen here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VJEUJKdMq0&list=UUZyo46STYVjk8AnGnv0blDA
A detailed summary of the fire can be seen here:
http://yubanet.com/nevada/American.php
With the Labor Day Holiday weekend upon us, Forest visitors are urged to comply with area and road closures. These closures are in place to protect visitors and fire fighters. The closed roads and areas are unsafe due to several factors including: fire-weakened, burned trees that pose a risk of falling; burning holes in the ground from tree roots and stumps; and heavy smoke making visibility extremely poor. These areas and roads will continue to be re-evaluated and will be re-opened as soon as possible.
Donations toward the Tevis trail and bridge rebuilding efforts can be made here:
http://www.teviscup.org/how-to-help/how-to-support-the-western-states-trail
"My Favorite Trail" - AERC Essay Contest
American Endurance Ride Conference announces "My Favorite Trail" essay contest
Every equestrian has a favorite trail. Just thinking about riding there brings you a feeling of peace, of being close to nature and closer to your equine friend.
In celebration of trails, the nation's leading sport in encouraging the use, protection and development of equestrian trails – the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) – is announcing a "My Favorite Trail" essay contest.
The top three entries will be awarded gift certificates from contest sponsor Riding Warehouse, www.ridingwarehouse.com, with $250 in gift certificates going to the first place entry, $150 for second and $100 for third. The top prize winner will also receive a free one-year membership to the American Endurance Ride Conference, the nonprofit distance riding organization.
In 500 words or less, simply describe a favorite trail or trail system where you love to ride. Have you had an incredible wildlife encounter, an "ah-ha" moment with your horse when you conquered a particular challenge or just love the beautiful scenery?
Send your entry by November 30, 2013, to endurancenews@foothill.net or by mail to AERC, Attn: Trail Contest, PO Box 6027, Auburn, CA 95604. You are welcome to include one photo if you wish. Please include your name and contact information.
AERC's Trails and Land Management Committee members will choose the top three winners, based on the most heartfelt write-ups. Those essays, and runner-up essays, will be published by AERC in the monthly Endurance News magazine or the quarterly online newsletter, AERC Extra.
With rides ranging from 25 to 100 miles in a day, endurance riders are lucky enough to experience trails in all their glory as they train and compete. They would love to welcome new riders and their horses into the sport to share joy of riding trails, both new and historic. To find out more about the sport of endurance riding, visit www.aerc.org.
Part of AERC's mission is to fund trail projects that not only make trail improvements for endurance rides, but for all who use the trail systems. Each year thousands of dollars contributed by endurance riders are given to trail grant applicants. The organization also hosts Trail Master classes to teach sustainable trail building, maintenance and repair skills to trail workers around the country.
The contest is open to all. The winner will be announced in mid-December, 2013. Complete rules are available at www.aerc.org/TrailsContestRules_2013.pdf.
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2013 Vettec AERC National Championship 50-mile Trail is a Sensation
The 50-mile course, and the first 50 miles of the 100-mile course, for the 2013 Vettec AERC National Championships that will be held on September 20 and 22 near Almo, Idaho, is a hit.
Day 5 of the City of Rocks Pioneer Trails Endurance ride held on August 6-10 was a test ride for the National Championships.
"It's absolutely beautiful!" exclaimed Heidi Skerratt, riding Gold N Beaudayshus at 8500', the highest elevation on the trail. "I could ride this trail every day and not get tired of it!"
Many riders echoed that sentiment at the splendid scenery that followed them with every foot in elevation gain throughout the ride.
It will be a challenging 50 mile trail: horses begin at 5318' at base camp outside the spectacularly scenic, geologic, and historic City of Rocks National Reserve, and climb to 8513', with a total elevation gain/loss of approximately 6500'. Trails will take riders over the historic California Trail, the Salt Lake Cutoff Trail, and Boise-Kelton Stage Routes, through the National Reserve and up into the Albion mountains in the Sawtooth National Forest. 38 of 42 riders completed this 50-mile trail, with the winning time 5:25.
For more information and to sign up, see:
http://www.endurance.net/AERCNC2013/.
For a preview of the trails on the 50-mile ride, and the first half of the 100-mile ride, see the new video:
or link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_mPouLeZb0
Waco endurance riders vanquish 24-hour marathon
Wacotrib.com - Full Article
By BRICE CHERRY bcherry@wacotrib.com
When Ragan Kelly returns to school at Vanguard this week, she could show off a pretty nifty belt buckle if she wished. It's not one that the 12-year-old picked up at the Gap or Cavender's, either. She earned it.
She's got the callouses and sore muscles to prove it.
The buckle carries the message "100 Miles, One Day," and it's emblazoned with a picture of a pony express rider. To receive it, one must finish the Tevis Cup, which has been called the nation's most grueling equine endurance ride.
Back in late July, Ragan and her mother Tracy, a Waco veterinarian, accomplished just that. They had to endure scorching temperatures, rugged terrain and even rattlesnakes along a 100-mile ride through the Sierra Nevada mountain range from Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe, Nev., to Auburn, Calif.
And to get credit for the finish, they had to do it all in a single day. Come in over 24 hours, and it doesn't count.
"This race is the pinnacle of our sport," Tracy Kelly said. "It's like Wimbledon for a tennis player..."
http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/riders-vanquish--hour-marathon/article_49737cbf-f1d9-5fa4-b73e-7b77156fbb9a.html
Sleeper reconnoiters for USA at world championships test event
Leonard Liesens Photo
NJ.com - Full Article
By Nancy Jaffer/For The Star-Ledger
Competition is a prime focus for endurance rider Meg Sleeper, but she didn't go to France last week to win; she went to scout.
The Frenchtown resident was aboard a borrowed horse, Tikis Twistyr, for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games' test event, run against the scenic background of rugged Mont Saint-Michel, verdant fields and broad beaches in Normandy. She was among 58 riders from 35 countries who toured the 129.3-kilometer course.
Unfortunately, her mount was "sort of a longshot" and wasn't at optimum fitness. She got pulled at the end of the ride (the condition of the horses is checked periodically along the route and after the finish). A ribbon wasn't the mission,though. Sleeper, a veteran of five world championships who is a candidate for the U.S. WEG team, was there to scope out the conditions.
A veterinary cardiologist at the University of Pennsylvania, Sleeper's assignment now is to write a report about what she encountered on the ride. It will be used to help prepare the U.S. squad that competes next August when everyone is going for the medals...
http://www.nj.com/sports/njsports/index.ssf/2013/08/post_82.html
Two AERC Trail Grants Approved at Mid-year Meeting
AERC has more to offer than just competitions. The trail grant program is one that all trail users profit from and yet we hear very little about them.
Two grants were approved at the midyear meeting.
One was a grant for $3,870, which will be used in Horseshoe Bend Park in Frenchtown, New Jersey. The funds (which also have matching funding) will be used to lay down geo textile fabric and gravel in low lying areas and for trail marking. This trail will connect two parks making for several miles of trail when completed. In the near future, maybe as early as 2014, the people in the area plan to host an endurance ride. There is an Endurance Clinic being hosted at the park by Meg Sleeper on September 28, 2013. The endurance riders in the area will be doing a lot of the work on this multi use trail system but all trail riders will be able to enjoy their effort and hard work.
The other trail grant that was approved was for $846.00 in the Capitol Forest near Olympia, Washington. The funds will be used for gravel and geo textile. This improvement will help in making the trails sustainable for the multi use system that the bare Bones Endurance Ride uses. Much of the work will be completed by the horse users in the area.
Let's get the word out that AERC currently has about $55,000 in the trail grant funds to help you with building sustainable trails or trail maintenance. AERC has spent a lot of funds on campgrounds that host endurance rides.
Connie Caudill
AERC mid-year Board Meeting
The AERC Board of Directors met on August 17 at their mid-year meeting. Two motions garnering a significant amount of attention and controversy were on the agenda.
The first motion provides for an option in recognizing personal mileage plateaus. This will allow members to purchase a jacket indicating AERC miles after attaining an initial plateau of 1,000 miles and at 1,000 mile increments thereafter. Mileage can be endurance miles, limited distance miles or, if riders elect to add their limited distance and endurance miles together, will be indicated as "AERC Miles". This motion does NOT combine mileage in any way except for the individual's preference for acknowledging a personal milestone on their jacket. This motion was passed by a significant majority.
The second motion changes rule L7, which addresses Best Condition judging in LD rides. The motion requires that Limited Distance rides have a BC award available; and that the same judging system used in the endurance division be used for judging LD Best Condition. The motion passed 16-4. While Board members believe that ride managers should have autonomy when managing their rides, the majority felt that since AERC offers a regional BC award, that in the interest of fairness and a level playing field, uniform BC judging should occur at all sanctioned rides.
Endurance rider has new steed
TheLCN.com - Full Article
Libby Llop, a local endurance rider, trains with her horse May Fly for a recent competition.
August 24, 2013 by Sally Fox
Local endurance rider Libby Llop had a great time at a 50-mile ride in Rhode Island on Aug. 11. It was only the second American Endurance Ride Conference sanctioned ride for her young mount May Fly who is 5 years old this year, the youngest that horses are allowed to compete at that distance.
May Fly is half sister to Llop's mare Fly So Free, with which Llop has seen much success in recent years, logging more than 3,000 miles in competition. Both are out of an Arabian mare, I Juana Fly, that Llop acquired a few years back. This younger mare is an Hispano Arabe by Llop's Andalusian stallion Dakota Galano. The 14-year-old stallion is owned by Beth Snyder who is showing in dressage with Lucretia Galbraith as her trainer/coach.
In the process of talking with Llop about her trip and this latest competition partner, I also learned a new word, as the 15.3 hand horse is a "rabicano," although it turns out I have had a horse of this color. I just thought of it as a having a bit of roan-white ticking around its flanks and top of its tail, not knowing there was an actual name for it. (It's always a good day when you learn something new. I'm curious how many of you knew about that color? Let me know!)
This was May Fly's second sanctioned ride, the first being in southeastern Wyoming in July. Llop figures the horse has already logged more than 6,000 miles in a trailer, regularly making a 200-mile round trip to the farrier, among other travels...
http://thelcn.com/2013/08/24/endurance-rider-has-new-steed/#sthash.58EvJkga.dpbs
Distant horseback rides to be held locally Aug. 24-25 Wisconsin
The Distance Riding Association of Wisconsin will host a new horseback riding event Aug. 24-25 on the Dugan Run Horse Trails, about eight miles west of Stone Lake, off Highway 70.
Two types of distance rides, endurance and competitive trail rides, will be held. Endurance rides are horseback rides of 50 to 100 miles that are the equivalent of human marathon races. A 50-mile ride must be completed within 12 hours; a 75-mile ride must be completed in 18 hours; and a 100-mile ride must be completed in 24 hours. The winner is the first horse-rider team that crosses the finish line.
Limited distance rides, another type of endurance ride, are limited in distance to between 25 and 35 miles. The winner is the first horse-rider team that crosses the finish line first and whose horse's heart rate falls to 60 beats per minute or less.
On Sunday, Aug. 25, there will be a 12-mile Novice Ride for riders just learning about the sport of distance riding.
For more information, contact Bill Suskey, ride manager, at (414) 301-2455 or bill@hellsbellsfarm.com, or T.J. Edwards at (715) 635-6789 or rabbit_sheriff@hotmail.com.
Juniors: ride entry rebate at Vettec AERC National Championship
The Vettec AERC National Championship is the 2013 premier event for the American Endurance Ride Conference
AERC recognizes that the junior riders are the future of the sport, and will be providing a rebate to all starting Junior riders. $500 will be shared equally among the juniors, and a rebate check will be issued to them afer the event.
Here's to the Juniors!
Hammer Nutrition Gold Level Sponsor at Vettec AERC National Championship
Hammer Nutrition is proud to be the nutritional sponsor for the riders in the American Endurance National Championships!
Hammer Nutrition has everything you need when it comes to the highest quality fuels and supplements, as well as unmatched customer service and technical support. You'll save time and money, and you'll feel secure knowing that one company has all your fuel, supplement, and technical support needs covered, which means you can ride with complete confidence!
20-year-old recounts grueling race in Mongolian wilderness (video too)
by Kevin Reece / KHOU 11 | Photos by Mongol Derby
HOUSTON -- For six and a half grueling days earlier this month, Devan Horn, a 20-year-old college student from Sam Houston State University, was the best endurance horse rider in the world.
But even though she crossed the finish line first after 700 brutal miles across the Mongolian wilderness, judges gave her second.
"It was everything," Horn said. "I mean it was terrible and awesome and amazing."
Horn traveled alone to the Mongolian steppe to take part in what is advertised as the longest, toughest horse race in the world.
Participants ride a series of semi-wild Mongolian ponies, a new horse every 25 miles, through a network of horse stations recreating Genghis Khan's legendary postal system.
Horn, who works and trains at Cypress Trails Equestrian Center in north Harris County, was in awe of the scenery and the vast expanse of the Mongolian wilderness.
"In the same day riding over mountain and prairie and then river valley and then deserts with sand dunes bigger than my house," Horn said. "It was amazing."
From the very beginning, following the advice of her coach Justin Nelzen who won this race in 2010, she raced into the lead a full 25 miles ahead of the other 29 riders at the end of the first day. A lead she held until day five, which she admits was her worst day of the journey.
It started with a horse kicking her in the pelvis.
"I got kicked and I flew pretty far and all the Mongolian children were just laughing at me," Horn said.
Then during that leg of the race her horse bucked her off and ran away, not an uncommon experience with the Mongolian ponies they are required to use.
She hiked six miles on foot to get back into the race, and then she got what she politely described as "the worst stomach flu of my life."
"So that was my worst day in the derby," Horn said. "I got kicked, bucked off, and sick all in a 12-hour period."
After six and a half days, Horn crossed the finish line first. She'd done it on her 25th horse, one that a Mongolian herdsman recommended as his best horse at the final horse station. It was an honor she couldn't refuse.
"I was so proud of myself for finishing," Horn said. "It was an amazing experience."
But each of the 25 horses each rider uses during the course of the race must pass a veterinary inspection to see if the riders have pushed them too hard.
Race veterinarians wait an hour after the finish of each leg to take the resting heart race of each horse. Horn's final horse, the one she was honored to receive from the Mongolian herdsman, never reached a resting heart rate fitting with the race rules.
Horn said the horse had a respiratory infection and its pulse rate would not come down within the acceptable range, but rules are rules and she had to accept them.
She was give a two-hour penalty and given second place.
First place went to Britain Lara Prior-Palmer who had finished an hour behind.
"I'm going to say it was about ten minutes of crying before I realized I had battled windstorms and terrain and sand dunes and wild horses and you know a thousand kilometers of trouble to get here," Horn said. "And I wasn't going to be defeated by a chest cold."
"But considering what else could have gone wrong during that race -- I feel like I got pretty lucky," Horn said.
Horn had set a course record. No one had ever finished the race that fast before, and she was the first woman to cross the finish line first.
"She pulled off the most fabulous race ever," said endurance riding legend Darolyn Butler at Cypress Trails. "And the Mongolians loved Devan. She was their hero. I mean they couldn't get enough of this kid. And so when she lost it because of the pulse thing they refused to acknowledge it, and she was their winner and will be forever I think."
Horn, who starts her senior year at SHSU as a Criminal Justice major next week, said she hasn't yet decided if this will be her only attempt at winning the derby.
"I can't fathom doing this again right now. I think that will change though and I have a feeling that I'll end up back in Mongolia some day," Horn said.
"I'm still questioning my sanity," Horn said. "Everybody did from day one that I even wanted to compete in this race, but at least I came home in one piece."
And she comes home to Texas with the ability to call herself among the best endurance riders in the world.
Just ask the Mongolians who call her their hero.[More ...]
2013 AERC National Championship Entry Forms Online
Entry forms for the 2013 Vettec AERC National Championships in Almo, Idaho on September 20 and 22 are now online. Deadline for qualification and entry is September 11. We need entries and payment by this date. Will refund all but $25 admin fee after this date.
Late entries (postmarked after September 11) will in incur a $50 late fee. (don't be late!)
Meals will be provided by Two Trees Catering - good and healthy food! You must reserve dinners in advance to insure that we'll have enough food on hand.
We will have hay for sale (really nice grass/alfalfa, certified weed free) but need to have advance orders.
Corrals may be rented (12 x 12 stock panels) for $50 for the duration. These must be reserved in advance.
If you're not riding, please consider coming out to help! This is a very big event and we'll need a lot of bodies for pulsing, timing, gate watch, cook's help, etc. Come and support our National Event - and let's show everybody how wonderful it can be here in Idaho and the Northwest! And you can bring horses for trail riding on Saturday between events.
Christoph Schork of Global Endurance Training Center will be hosting a hoof care clinic on Saturday - shoes, boots, glue-on boots, glue-on shoes, trimming, all sorts of good info and drawings for prizes.
Trail Maps are online now. (More changes are possible, but unlikely, barring crazy weather events and unforeseen circumstances).
http://www.endurance.net/AERCNC2013/
Come on out!
Steph & Regina and crew
Action Hero Devan Horn – Adventures in the Mongolian Derby
Horsereporter.com - Full Article
By Pamela@horsereporter
August 12, 2003, Texas ~ Devan Horn has just finished second – after coming in first in the longest and hardest horse race in the world – in Mongolia. Devan is 20 years old. What has shaped this fearless Action Hero? The back story shared by her parents, Rachel and Sandy Horn.
"Let me say first that Devan NEVER walked. Her first steps at nine months old were at full throttle. This literally and figuratively set her pace regarding how she moves through the world. She was born with a will and tenacity that has my head doing 360's several times a day. She had stitches and a missing front tooth by age two. Need I say more?
As Devan grew up, it was evident that her official plan of action for life would be to set a goal, make a plan, execute said plan, check it off her list and set a new one. Most days were filled with plans that involved speed or animals. Perhaps she would decide on a morning that she was going to ride her bike 'really fast' down a steep hill with all the big kids. Then after taking a header, she'd spend the afternoon nursing her injuries and putting the finishing touches on her weekly 'Why I should have a pet' pitch. Naturally Devan's goals changed over time. They became grander and more challenging as the years went by. Our plan as parents however remained the same: Give her the tools she needs to achieve her goals. Her resume is interesting and diverse. She has competed successfully in archery and has a first degree black belt in Kuk Sool Won. Her primary focus however has always been endurance racing...
http://www.horsereporter.com/?p=7669
Update: American Fire near the Tevis Trail
via Lucy Trumbull
Today's perimeter (yesterday's is the thick red line).
There is now a voluntary evacuation for the few houses at Big Oak Flat off Mosquito Ridge Road to the SE of the fire. There's absolutely no access to the area south of the fire and the canyonsides are near vertical in places, so I hope this is just a precautionary thing and not an indication as to what they think will happen.
I'm guessing the new fill in to the NW (Macedon Ridge) over to Deadwood Rd (very north end of DW Rd which runs along the west perimeter of the fire) was expected, but the growth to the NE was a big disappointment to them, as they hoped to hold it at Foresthill Road (photo taken from Sawtooth Ridge to the north of Foresthill Road: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yubanet/9535202340/in/photostream/).
There were photos from two days ago from American Hill Rd (now vastly widened by bulldozer - suspect it was little more than a track prior to then) - http://www.flickr.com/photos/yubanet/9534271420/in/photostream/ - not sure if this is them setting backfires or if that's the forward front of the fire coming up the ridge. American Hill is the ridgelet ending where the "P" of Point in Pucker Point is. Unclear if they were successful in stopping slop over but from today's perimeter it would appear not - it has started down the east flank of the ridge.
Here's another one showing the progression:
Yellow = 16th
Orange = 17th
Red = 18th
Blue = American River Complex fires from 2008
Looking at this map, my sense is that it could go up Screwauger Canyon (that large canyon that runs NE to the "R" in Robinson Flat, and possibly fill in the whole area between there and Foresthill Road.
There's a bit more access to the area south of there - Barney Cavanaugh Ridge (where the Tevis Trail used to be routed until it go so rocky), so hopefully they can slow it there?
New Trailer for "Arabian Silk"
ArabianSilk.com
The Virginia City 100 mile ride is coming up on September 21, 2013. The documentary, "Arabian Silk: Horses of Endurance" revolves around this ride. Here is a new trailer for the movie http://youtu.be/FIXlNsNi32g.
When ordering your DVD, just mention AERC, and $8.00 per DVD will be donated to the organization. For more info please visit www.arabiansilk.com.
Cypress Trails Staff on Animal Planet
The Staff of Darolyn Butler's Cypress Trails Equestrian Center will be appearing with Call of the Wildman's very own TURTLE MAN on ANIMAL PLANET on August 18th, 9 PM. Cypress Trails is at the first part of the segment. Watch TURTLE MAN and learn to ride CYPRESS TRAILS STYLE.
Action Hero, Devan Horn talks about her Mongol Derby ride
August 16, 2013, California ~ In order to be a writer, you must have a story to tell. Devan Horn at age 20 is racking up the stories for an epic adventure novel. The latest is her race across Mongolia on semi-wild Steppe horses. Although Horn arrived in first place, because of a time penalty, her final finish order was second. This is her first public comment after her return.
"I want to thank everyone who followed me, cheered for me, and cried with me during this adventure. I've read through all of the comments and messages post-derby, and imagined your support all throughout the race. Every one of you have my heartfelt thanks – you got me through some pretty rough times...
Take Action Now Against Cuts to Recreational Trail Programs!
The American Horse Council is urging all recreational riders to call their senators and ask them to vote no on Senate Amendment 1742 to the 2014 transportation appropriations bill.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the amendment to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The amendment would strip all funding from the Recreational Trail Program.
The Paul amendment would transfer all funding from the Transportation Alternatives Program to pay for bridge repairs. As part of the Transportation Alternatives Program,RTP would lose all funding in fiscal year 2014 if the amendment passes.
Since its inception, RTP has provided money for thousands of state and local trail projects across the country, including many that benefit equestrians. RTP provides funding directly to states for recreational trails and trail-related facilities for all recreational trail users. It is funded with a portion of the gas taxes paid into the Highway Trust Fund by recreational off-highway vehicle users.
Note from KHC:
Contact our Senators and express the importance of the RTP program to trails and rural economic development: EVEN 10 CALLS OR EMAILS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO A SENATOR! WILL YOU BE ONE OF THEM?
Sen. Paul Rand
Email: www.paul.senate.gov/?p=contact
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Email: www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=contact
For more information, contact the American Horse Council
Remy completes 100-mile ride
SYVNews.com - Full Article
August 15, 2013 12:00 am • Pamela Dozois/pdozois@syvnews.com
A locally bred gelding, Remy (aka khnight to Remember) has once again completed the grueling 100-mile, 24-hour endurance ride, the Tevis Cup, at the age of 161⁄2.
Known as "the toughest endurance ride in the world," Remy and his owner⁄rider Peter Claydon of Buellton came in 16th place out of 160 starters, despite having had a fall on a precipitous mountain trail. The ride, which has been held annually since 1955, took place July 20. The temperature in some places reached 110 degrees over a trail that covered more than 4,000 feet of elevation changes in the High Sierras. Only 75 horses actually finished the ride.
"Remy is one of the oldest horses being ridden by one of the oldest riders," said Claydon, who is 67 years old. "Remy and I first completed the Tevis in 2004 and at the time I swore I'd never do it again. It was so hard, so technically challenging and so exhausting. I clearly didn't listen to my own advice and as a psychologist, I should recognize that I need professional help!"...
http://syvnews.com/lifestyles/remy-completes--mile-ride/article_7309e56c-049d-11e3-b99c-0019bb2963f4.html
American Fire burns near Tevis Trail
The American Fire, located about 10 miles northeast of Foresthill in the Tahoe National Forest, has burned across the North Fork Middle Fork American River and is burning both up and down the river drainage. The potential for fire growth is high due to the heavy fuels, steep slopes (up to 150 percent or 56.31 degrees), predicted temperatures, and low humidities. As of August 16 the fire has burned 7367 acres and is 35% contained.
The community of Foresthill is not currently threatened.
Check http://yubanet.com/nevada/American.php for updates.
Aug 13:
fire perimeter today (courtesy of Steve Willer, Premier Mapping) with Yubanet heat information (Red = intense head; yellow = scatterered heat; Red hotspots) superimposed over the WST. It looks like the fire reached all the way to the cabin near the vet check at Last Chance, and is still veering towards Pacific Slab/Swinging Bridge, but the majority of the new burn is focused to the north.
Randolph County riding club's endurance race a success
Theintermountain.com - Full Article
The Inter-Mountain
The seventh annual Ride between the Rivers Endurance Race was a big success.
On Aug. 3, the Randolph County Regional Riding Club hosted 70 riders for a nationally sanctioned 30- and 50-mile endurance race in Ellamore. The event has earned a reputation as one of the best in the country for challenging trails, beautiful scenery and most importantly, the spectacular volunteers. Each year, event organizers receive numerous accolades about the hospitality and professional management of the event.
The Randolph County Regional Riding Club was founded in 2002 by a group of local horse enthusiasts. The organization now boasts a membership of 75 equestrians with interests from trail riding to showing. The club organizes several events each year, including trail rides, overnight pack trips and competitions...
http://www.theintermountain.com/page/content.detail/id/563947/Randolph-County-riding-club-s-endurance-race-a-success.html?nav=5008
First Horses in the Morning Show with Karen Chaton
Tuesday was the first Endurance Day on Horses in the Morning at the Horse Radio Network. It was a live show from 6 to 7:30 a.m, co-hosted by endurance rider Karen Chaton. A wide variety of topics were covered, with guests Sue Hedgecock, Diedre from Action Rider Tack and endurance competitor Patti Stedman telling the crew about everything from riding in the dark to camping at competitions to putting your bridle in the dishwasher!
To listen to the show, go here:
http://www.horsesinthemorning.com/hitm-for-08-13-2013-by-action-rider-tack-endurance-day-with-karen-chaton-and-friends/
Parker AES passes
Arabian Horse World
Quote of the Month from "At the Waterhole/Greener Pastures" in our August issue. The breed recently lost an inspiring equine hero, who, despite living with a severe birth defect, was a champion in endurance.
"Parker was an incredible teacher and mentor to riders and other horses," says his owner Lee Hutten. "He was sensitive, kind, and patient, teaching riders how to sit quietly and be subtle in their cues, how to ride the 'big' trot, and he looked after beginners while challenging advanced ones. He dared me to dream and took me places I hadn't considered, humbling me with his courage and drive. He touched so many people in so many ways, more than I ever realized until the notes and phone calls of condolence came pouring in. I really miss him. One of my favorite lines from a friend is, 'If anything, Parker taught people that you don't have to look like everyone else to be a champion. He just knew he wanted to go down that trail and boy, could he!'"
Parker AES (Hennessy x Cryztalgara) with Canadian Lee Hutten at the 2012 Biltmore Challenge, where they finished the 75-mile course in fourth place and won the FEI CEI Junior rider division and BC. Photo by Genie Stewart-Spears.
Pioneer endurance ride set for Evanston Aug. 16-18
Uintacountyherald.com - Full Article
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 13th, 2013
BY: Jake Hibbard, Herald Sports Editor
EVANSTON — Coming up on Aug. 16-18 will be the annual Pioneer Endurance Ride near Evanston. Organized by Beth Buzis of Bear River, this ride will be the third annual one in the area. It is part of the larger Northern Endurance Rider Conference circuit.
This ride is a "pioneer" ride because of its three day length. Any ride in the circuit that is three or more days qualifies as pioneer mileage and goes into scoring for a special award in the NERC.
The first two years the Buzis' put on the race, it was held near Mountain View. They chose to change the location for this year's race to Evanston for a few reasons.
"We know the trails better, it's closer to home," Buzis said. "And, it makes it more available for community members to volunteer..."
http://www.uintacountyherald.com/v2_news_articles.php?heading=0&story_id=6719&page=73
Appaloosa National Championship Endurance Ride
For all you Appy Endurance Riders out there, the Appaloosa National Championship Endurance Ride will be held in Conjunction with the Spook Run ride held November 2, in the Midwest Region. Here's a link for more information:
http://www.appaloosa.com/trail/national-champ.htm
Need more info.? Email me at Appalucie at aol.com. I'll see you there!
AHA Nationals raffle!
The AHA Distance Nationals are coming up, October 24-27, located in Chandlersville, IL, at the Jim Edgar Panther Creek Fish & Wildlife Area (http://www.arabianhorses.org/competitions/nationalevents/natdist/2013/default.asp)
Being held in the Midwest, the centralized location will be easily accessible by a large geographical cohort of distance enthusiasts. Anticipating a large turnout, and good times!
This is less than 3 months way (where is the time going!?) and there will be a raffle to assist in the funding of this premier event. We are looking for new/unused items that would appeal to the distance rider, the horses involved, the crew and interested family members that support their distance rider & horse.
The possibilities are endless. Tack, horse clothing, rider items, horse feed/supplements/treats, crew items (outcheck bags, coolers with beverages/nonperishable snack items, inclement weather gear, shade tents), accessories for rigs (awnings/high & spring ties, bucket holders), horse containment (pickets, electric fence components) , buckets & hay nets, horse/distance rider themed items, photo sessions, certificates to future rides, gift certificates to the legions of distance rider stores .
And mail/online order outlets....do you have a good working relationship with a favorite? Ask if they'll donate an item or certificate good at their online store! A local feed store could donate a sack of feed, treats and/or supplements! And gas cards!!! Your favorite fill up station, if it a nationally recognized chain! I'm going to email BP (and remind them of what a volume-wise good customer I am) and request a donated fuel card!
So I'm kicking it off with an item that my friends on Facebook helped me win by virtue of "liking" Distance Depot/The Horse Lover's Outlet Facebook page on my behalf...this nifty bridle.
As I am blessed to be the coordinator of this raffle, I'd be delighted to collect your donations at any ride I am at, or you can have it mailed to me or Jennifer Allen or Marge Spotts Dixon.
Ride on!
Jessi Zirbel
For more information, see:
http://www.arabianhorses.org/competitions/nationalevents/natdist/2013/default.asp
Lee Pearce's Fire Mt Malabar: 4000 miles and 32 Best Conditions at City of Rocks
photo by Naomi Preston
Lee Pearce's Fire Mt Malabar reached a career-high 4000 AERC miles on Day 2 of the City of Rocks Pioneer Trails endurance ride near Almo, Idaho over August 6-10, 2013. In addition, Pearce and Malabar received the Best Condition award. It is their 32nd Best Condition award together since 14-year-old Malabar began his endurance career 7 years ago.
For a detailed story on Pearce and Fire Mt Malabar, see
http://merritravels.endurance.net/2013/06/he-scares-hell-out-of-me-lee-pearce-and.html.
Horses in the Morning Live Endurance Riding Radio Show
Enduranceridestuff Blog - Karen Chaton
Starting on August 13, 2013 the Horse Radio Network is going to have a once a month Horses in the Morning radio show on the topic of Endurance Riding with your truly as one of the hosts, along with Glenn the Geek. The show is live on East coast time from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. West Coast). The Endurance Riding monthly show will air on the second Tuesday of each month.
This is going to be a lot of fun and will be a great way for other equestrians to learn about the sport of endurance riding. We're going to have guests on each show that will be both entertaining and educational. Just think about all of the interesting things we can talk about – horses, trails, tack, product reviews, useful tips, organization, travel, books and so much more!! Got some ideas for topics or guests? If so shoot me a message or leave a comment. Since the show is live callers are encouraged to call in and ask questions.
If you aren't able to listen to the live show, you can listen to a recording of it that will be online shortly after the show airs. Here is more information on the various ways you can listen to Horses in the Morning or any of the other Horse Radio Network shows:
Tune in at www.horsesinthemorning.com or on mobile at www.horsesinthemorning.mobi
Here is the link for the players: http://www.horsesinthemorning.com/carry-our-show/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/horseradio
- See more at: http://enduranceridestuff.com/blog/2013/08/horses-morning-endurance-riding/#sthash.K9aARueY.dpuf
Horseback riding turned endurance sport for a Clark County teen
Centralkynews.com - Full Article
By Keith Taylor
The WInchester Sun
6:24 p.m. EDT, August 2, 2013
When it comes to riding horses, Paige Taylor is in it for the long haul.
The George Rogers Clark High School junior has logged more than 1,200 miles on the endurance trail since she began riding with her grandmother Janice Taylor in 2005. The younger Taylor is featured on this month's cover of Endurance News and has competed in three events this year with Titan Missel, an arabian gelding. She began her riding career with Panama Jack, followed by a stint with a friend's horse — Mr. Breeze. She competed with BF Suliemon before settling down with Titan.
"He's my favorite so far," Taylor said of Titan. "He's done a lot for me and he's my main buddy. He's big, he's fast and sometimes he acts a little silly, but that's OK —that makes it fun and sometimes it's frustrating, but it also teaches you a lot. I don't know what I would do without him."
Taylor credits her love for endurance riding to her grandmother...
http://www.centralkynews.com/winchestersun/news/ws-horseback-riding-turned-endurance-sport-for-a-clark-county-teen-20130802,0,183446.story
Humboldt Woman Rides Stallion to Finish in Prestigious Endurance Horse Race
Lostcoastoutpost.com - Full Article
"You ride for 30 miles in the dark," explained thirty-one year old April Moore of Southern Humboldt about the Tevis Cup, a 100 mile endurance horse race she completed last week. "That's amazing… . You ride with a glow stick on your collar.. a headlamp for emergencies… . You put a lot of trust in your horse." In the end, she said when you've trained a lot with your horse and things get tough, "You drop your horse's reins and just let him bring you on home."
Moore was the only rider this year to complete the prestigious race riding a stallion. She finished 49th out of 161 riders (less than half of whom completed the race in the required 24 hours.) She started out at 5:30 A.M. on the 20th of July and rode through the night completing the race at 4:21 in the morning. Although the tradition of the Tevis Cup started with a Wendell Robie and his Arabian stallion Bandos, stallions entering the race are relatively rare. Even rarer are those that finish. This year Moore and DB Bey Barz were the only pair to succeed.
This was Moore's third attempt at the prestigious event. People come from all over the world to participate and finishing the grueling event is considered a huge accomplishment. Temperatures this year reached over 110 degrees and Moore described competitors "dropping like flies, throwing up in trash cans" as they attempted to complete the ride...
http://lostcoastoutpost.com/2013/jul/31/riding/
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To join the club you must first come out and meet us at one of our events. We would like to meet and greet any potential member before they decide to join the club. This allows you to see what we are all about and if the club is indeed what you were looking for. It also allows us to meet you and find out what you are like. You dont need any expirience to join the club but we do ask you to respect our polices and rules.
Unfortunately we do not accept members under the age of 18. This is for the simple reason that there are organisations such as Scouting Ireland that facilitate people of this age. We would ask that if you intend to come and visit the club that you do so without the kids. There are sharp objects on site which could be hazardous to the curious.
1. Contact us through our mail address and tell us who you are. We will then add you to our mailing list.
2. Come and meet us by contacting us when one of our meet ups are on. It is important that you contact first as we can only have a limited number in an area at one time.
3. You need to agree to adhere to the clubs policies as best you can.
4. If you like what you see when you meet us you can join by paying €40 to the club to join. This covers your Mountaineering Council of Ireland members and a small club maintenance fee.
6. Decent footwear - Boots or similar to prevent ankle injury.
You may of course bring more equipment to make yourself more comfortable or if you have something you wish to practice. The six items above are the most basic items for the weekend. If you are unsure about any particular item, drop us a mail and we will respond when we get a chance. We would ask that new comers refrain from bringing any other cutting tool besides a knife for their first outting. Items such as Axe's, saw's and other cutting tools are used but are not necessary for your first visit.
The club is a relaxed environment. We practice skills as individuals and as a group. When you arrive, you will find people in the process of various activities. Whether this is carving a spoon, making a shelter, practicing fire. We love to have people ask questions, show enthusiasm and get stuck in. There is no set syllabus for people to follow. We often discuss a topic which we wish to practice before a particular weekend. No one is oblidged to get involved in any particular activity but we like to see people active. Come out, enjoy being out there and have fun.
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Manduka Sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY RATING: 2/5
Founded back in 1997, Manduka boasts a variety of functional and elegant yoga mats. While the company does use a variety of eco-friendly and recycled materials, there is room for improvement when it comes to transparency.
Manduka uses some eco-friendly materials in its main line of products. For example, the brand's eKo mats consist of biodegradable natural tree rubber. These are manufactured with zero waste and with no harmful plasticisers. Similarly, Manduka Yogitoes towels are made from eight or more discarded plastic bottles and 50% recycled poly yarn. Other products include recycled plastic and recycled polyester. The brand's founders state they do everything possible to 'minimise environmental waste', however, we have not seen evidence of Manduka's actions to reduce the use of harmful chemicals.
Labour Welfare
The company does not publish information regarding the labour policies or initiatives that it uses. For that reason, it's hard to determine whether Manduka pays its employees a fair, living wage and what, if any, schemes are in place to benefit workers. There is also no information on whether Manduka tracks every stage of its supply chain. That means that consumers are unaware of the ways in which workers are treated on behalf of the brand. While that may mean that the company looks after its team at every level, in the absence of disclosure there are risks to this. Manduka is not listed on the Fashion Transparency Index, and so has no score.
The Manduka website shares some information on how the company is trying to reduce its energy usage. For instance, the site states that the Yogitoes towels require ⅔ less energy to produce than standard towels, thanks to the materials the company uses. However, there is no detailed evidence that it is reducing its carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. Many, if not all, of Manduka's products, use plant-based materials. That means that the brand does not tend to use animal-based products in its manufacturing. There is no fur, leather, wool, or down in the products produced by the brand.
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Recent corporate scandals, and their impact on share prices, have focused many minds on how to avoid recurrence. Much of the coverage has focused on the culture which allowed this to happen, yet while there is widespread agreement that culture can be pivotal to how the board and employees behave, the conversation often stops at simply acknowledging the issue. Identifying the dominant corporate culture and finding ways to change it all too often go into the 'too difficult box'.
Asset managers can stop being victims of poor corporate culture and start to play an active part in encouraging good governance by tackling some of the key issues. Contrary to perceptions, there are a number of ways to measure culture. Until a 'cultural audit' is included in every annual report, asset managers should at least check one of the key corporate relationships which serves to 'keep the board honest'– the relationship between NEDs and the Board.The NEDs' role is as much to challenge the Board as to support it. Getting the balance right can mean the difference between an ineffective executive and a high performance team which engender a healthy culture.At one end of the spectrum, low challenge and high support defines a 'cosy' relationship which tends towards inertia. At the other end, high challenge and high support leads to a high performance board where significant issues are discussed openly and action is taken to make change happen.
But without a relationship of trust between the two teams, the NEDs may never hear about the issues that they need to investigate and potentially challenge.
To ensure that good corporate culture becomes a reality and not just an ideal, asset managers need to find out what is really happening at the companies in which they invest and use that information to support their investment decisions.


The frequency of early childhood education approaches spanning 10 years of publications was investigated. A content analysis of publications (N = 492) from "Early Childhood Education Journal" was conducted. From a previous content analysis six approaches or search words were identified: Bank Street, Head Start, High/Scope, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf. Overall, the current content analysis demonstrated that the Head Start approach most frequently appeared. The results indicate that approaches vary as to their frequency of appearance and that contributors of "Early Childhood Education Journal" have investigated, reflected upon, and expanded upon approaches to educating young children to different degrees. This finding may be beneficial to future contributors of "Early Childhood Education Journal." In addition, we have provided a brief overview of each approach that early childhood professionals may use to aid parents with their early childhood education enrollment decisions.


Can You Count on a Bountiful Investment 'Harvest'?
We're officially in autumn – the season when we bring in what we planted in the spring. But the concept of planting and gathering isn't confined to agriculture. In fact, it can be used in many walks of life, including investing. So what can you do to help work toward a successful investment "harvest"?
Plant the right "seeds." When farmers plant specific crops, they know about what to expect – how long it will take for them to grow, how much yield they will produce, and so on. When you invest, you too need to plant "seeds" by choosing investments that are designed to help meet your goals. For example, to accumulate enough money for a comfortable retirement, you will probably need to own a reasonable percentage of growth-oriented vehicles, such as stocks – you generally can't expect the type of growth you need by investing solely in fixed-income investments, such as bonds and certificates of deposit.
Thus far, we've looked at ideas on how you can create a healthy investment crop. But once it's time to actually start harvesting your portfolio – that is, once you begin liquidating parts of it to support yourself during your retirement years – you also need to act carefully. Specifically, you need to establish a withdrawal rate that's appropriate for your situation, based on your age, lifestyle, income sources and other factors. You could be retired for two or three decades, so it's essential you don't withdraw so much during your early years of retirement that you risk outliving your money. A financial professional can help you determine the rate that's right for you.


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Deadly Consequences: CA Crime Rate Spikes After Easing Prison Overcrowding
By Jack Dunphy 2013-08-30T02:48:13
It wasn't supposed to turn out this way, was it? In 2011, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Plata that California must reduce overcrowding in the state's prisons, overcrowding so severe that the Court -- or five members of it, anyway -- found that it constituted cruel and unusual punishment and thus violated the Eighth Amendment. The "Brown" of the case is California Governor Jerry Brown, who when faced with the predictably grim prospects demanded by the decision, saw through the legislation and implementation of what has been labeled "Public Safety Realignment." This innocuous term is of course government-speak for "realigning" people out of prison where they belong and onto the streets of California's cities, with the greatest share of them coming to roost in and around Los Angeles.
It's impolite to say "I told you so," but sometimes good manners must give way to good sense. I've visited this topic on three previous occasions here on PJ Media, in each case referring to the predictable consequences of failing to punish people for proscribed conduct. Today, fewer felons are in California's prisons, perhaps making life a bit more tolerable for those who are so confined, but making life all the more intolerable for the rest of us. In 2011, 50,678 people were sent to state prison in California. The following year, after all that "realignment" started happening, the number fell to 33,990.
Though Governor Brown and the lesser lights of California politics have sought to put a glad face on what has happened since, the inescapable truth is that crime in California, after years of decline, is on the rise once again.
For just one example, look at the website of the California State Department of Justice, on which appears a chart depicting trends in violent and property crimes for the last 30 years (a period that happens to roughly coincide with my career as a police officer). Both lines on the graph indicate a fairly consistent downward trend in crime -- that is, until one looks at 2012, when both lines ticked upward.
What could have happened in 2011 that explains this? Puzzling.
Here in Los Angeles the "cascade effect" I wrote about in October 2011 is manifested in increased demands on the LAPD. The Los Angeles Times reported last week on the number of police officers pulled from patrol duties to monitor the roughly 5,400 ex-convicts in the city who, prior to realignment, would have been supervised by state parole officers. Between 160 and 170 police officers are now assigned to these duties, enough to fill at least 80 patrol cars.
And these officers are serving to prove the folly of realignment and to bear out the dire predictions of the dissenters in Brown v. Plata. As I noted here in a May 2011 column, Justice Samuel Alito alluded to a previous effort to have federal judges govern state prisons. He wrote:
In the early 1990s, federal courts enforced a cap on the number of inmates in the Philadelphia prison system, and thousands of inmates were set free. Although efforts were made to release only those prisoners who were least likely to commit violent crimes, that attempt was spectacularly unsuccessful. During an 18-month period, the Philadelphia police rearrested thousands of these prisoners for committing 9,732 new crimes. Those defendants were charged with 79 murders, 90 rapes, 1,113 assaults, 959 robberies, 701 burglaries, and 2,748 thefts, not to mention thousands of drug offenses.
https://pjmedia.com/blog/ca-crime-rates-spike/


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Een Ho:YAG-laser is een solid-state-laser met als actief lasermedium Ho:YAG, wat een acroniem is voor "holmium-gedopeerd YAG (Yttrium-aluminium-granaat)-kristal".

Ho:YAG-lasers zenden licht uit met een golflengte van 2100 nm, dus in het infrarood.

Toepassingen
Heelkunde

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Nd:YAG-laser
Er:YAG-laser
YAG-laser
Koolstofdioxidelaser

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A Grand Jury no billed (dismissed) an Injury to a Child charge based on a defense packet by Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer James Sullivan. The client was referred to James Sullivan by the court-appointed lawyer who represents him in the related CPS case.
James Sullivan conducted extensive medical research and learned that osteogenesis imperfecta (O.I.)(brittle bone disease) was a possible explanation for the child's injuries. However, the child was too young to be tested for it. Sullivan's research also indicated that the few medical tests that the doctor performed at the hospital do not diagnose the condition.
James Sullivan regularly gets felony cases no billed by the grand jury. Unlike other attorneys who only try to negotiate the best plea bargain, Sullivan fights to get his clients' felony cases dismissed at the grand jury level. If the case has already been indicted, then he fights the case at trial. As seen by this case, he thinks outside the box and seeks creative solutions to his clients' problems.