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January 8, 2008 Rocky Mountain Challenge 2008 Canadian Nationals Three Long Distance Disciplines, Canadian National Champions to be Declared Top caliber long distance competitors from across Canada and the United States are preparing their mounts for the Rocky Mountain Challenge – 2008 Canadian Nationals to be held in Alberta, Canada; July 31 – August 4, 2008. Showcasing the equestrian sports of competitive trail riding, endurance and ride n’ tie, the event is expected to attract over 200 competitors and their horses. The Canadian Nationals are hosted every two years. Alberta is keenly looking forward to defending their competitive trail team silver medals from the 2006 Nationals that were hosted in Quebec and hope to oust Ontario from the top spot and bring home the gold. Sandra Nielsen, the 2006 Alberta team Chef d’ Equipe, spearheads the 2008 Rocky Mountain Challenge, a non-profit organization formed to host this event. An enthusiastic rider and organizer of local competitive trail rides, Nielsen is excited about hosting these eight prestigious events over a five-day period with courses varying from 25 – 100 miles. “The RMC is very excited to be hosting AHA, AERC and FEI sanctioned events as well.” Explains Nielsen. “The 100 mile FEI event in particular, will offer international competitors an opportunity to qualify for the World’s in 2010 which will bring in some of the top names in CTR, Endurance and Ride & Tie. Yet the event will still offer amateur riders to try their luck and experience the prestige of such a high caliber event.” The AHA (Arabian Horse Association) is a cross-entry available to sweepstakes horses, the AERC (American Endurance Ride Conference) is the American Endurance sanctioning body and the FEI (Federation Equestrian Internationale) is the international governing body for all Olympic equestrian disciplines including endurance. The Rocky Mountain Challenge organizing committee is anticipating that the format will encourage families and friends to fill the stalls of their horse trailers and truly take advantage of all the offerings. The Rocky Mountain Challenge will be held at Red Deer River Ranches located South-West of Sundre, Alberta, July 31- August 4, 2008. This active cattle ranch established in 1890 boasts towering spruce, aspen and pine trees in the picturesque foothills between Brown and Williams creek. A destination resort, Red Deer River Ranches offers true Canadian wildlife viewing on it and its neighboring 50,000 acres not to mention the incredible terrain challenge that the trail committee will be putting together. This National level equestrian competition will feature eight events in three long-distance equestrian disciplines including; competitive trail, endurance and ride n’ tie. The event is expected to see over 200 riders participating from across North America with riders from other countries already making inquiries. Watch for the website to be launched soon: www.canadiannationals.org Volunteers: A volunteer database is being compiled to match experience with needs. What a fantastic opportunity to come and participate in a National level event and see the beautiful Alberta scenery. Free Copy: We would be happy to offer free copy on the event geared to your publication or organization. Please specify what issue would work best as well as deadlines and what angle you would like the story to take. We look forward to meeting you at the Rocky Mountain Challenge – 2008 Canadian Nationals This Summer! For further information, please contact: Cyndi Rowat Public Relations Ph 403.936.2369 Email cyndi.rowat@3web.net Sandra Nielsen President Ph 403.637.0245 Email Sandra.Nielsen@xplornet.com Details on the host ranch: www.reddeerriverranches.com |
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