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Fort Robinson Trail Ride

Fort Robinson  






Fort Robinson State Park
Crawford, Nebraska

September 10-14, 2008


ALL BREEDS WELCOME!

Tommy Garland will be returning this year as our Official Clinician!!

AHA is very excited to welcome Tommy back, and we all look forward to learning as much as possible while we have him!!




About the Ride
About Fort Robinson
Event Fee
Payment Schedule
Cancellation Policy
Lodging
Horse Facilities
Meals
Weather
Tentative Ride Schedule
Ride Rules
Maps and Directions


About the Ride
The ride will be held at the historic Fort Robinson State Park in Crawford, Nebraska. Fort Robinson State Park is a legendary facility which once housed the largest Cavalry Remount Depot for the United States Army. The site was a U.S. military outpost from 1874 to 1948, and the home of the United States Army's Arabian Breeding Program in the 1940's. The 22,000 acre grounds are graced with crested buttes, rolling plains and many outpost buildings of fascinating historical relevance.

This ride is designed as a leisurely Western experience, and riders and horses are provided cabins and stalls, all while being fed tasty, tasty food.


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About Fort Robinson


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Event Fee
$450 Member rate per person (riders and non-riders)
$550 Non-Member rate per person (riders and non-riders)


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Payment Schedule
50% deposit or full payment due with registration form Remaining balance due by June 30th. Limited to 120 participants/horses on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Fee includes: Lodging, all meals, clinics, activities, stabling and grounds fee. Fort Robinson Inn will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Some lunches will be served on the ride. All participants must bring their own horse- horses will not be available for rent at Fort Robinson.


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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations due by June 30th ($100 cancellation fee)
No refunds after June 30th

AHA will issue a refund for cancellations made prior to the ride's fee due date (June 30th); however, a $100 cancellation fee will apply. For a prompt refund, AHA must receive your cancellation notice in writing (by letter or fax) by the cancellation due date listed above. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after the cancellation due date.


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Lodging
Every participant will be provided sleeping accommodations in the rustic lodges or cabins, along with stalls for each rider’s companion. For those who prefer, both primitive and modern camping facilities are available. There are no phones, televisions or radios in the rooms. Pay phones are located in the main lodge lobby. Fresh towels will be provided each day outside your room. Please list the number of people in your group on the reservation form, whether you desire accommodations with friends in another group, and the number of rooms you need. Please note that there are many different combinations and configurations of lodging at the site.


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Horse Facilities
Horse Facilities: On-site indoor stalls are available for every horse. Facilities at the park necessitate limiting each participant to one horse. Time for ride participants to meet and mingle will be a priority. Stalls will be assigned prior to arrival.

Hay and bedding: will not be available for purchase. You must bring your own, or it may be purchased in Crawford.


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Meals
Breakfast and dinner will be served in the Fort Robinson Inn restaurant, located in the Main Lodge, or in the new Buffalo Soldier Pavilion. Lunch will be served on the trail.


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Weather
September is generally mild, with warm days and cool nights. However, weather conditions can be unpredictable, so be sure to prepare for all types of conditions. We suggest you bring a warm jacket, gloves and a fleece pullover so you are prepared for any sudden weather change. You may want to bring a light blanket for your horse as well.


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Tentative Ride Schedule
(Subject to weather conditions!)

Wednesday, September 10
3:00-5:00pm
Registration and Check-In
6:00-7:00pm
Dinner at Buffalo Barracks. Introductions, run-through of schedule, sign-ups for events.
7:30-9:00pm
Open Arena (lighted)
 
 
Thursday, September 11
6:30-8:00am
Breakfast
9:00-2:00pm
Ride out, Lunch on the trail
3:00-6:00pm
Pool will be Open
6:00-7:00pm
Dinner at the Lodge
7:30-8:15pm
Clinic with Tommy Garland
8:15pm
Roping & Team Penning games at the arena – must sign up in advance
 
 
Friday, September 12
6:30-8:00am
Breakfast
8:30-2:30pm
Ride Out, Lunch on Trail
3:00-6:00pm
Pool will be Open
6:00-7:00pm
Dinner at the Lodge
7:30-8:15pm
Clinic with Tommy Garland
8:15pm
Possible Arena Games – sign up in advance if interested
 
 
Saturday, September 13
6:30-8:00am
Breakfast
9:00-2:00pm
Ride out, Lunch on the trail
3:00-5:00pm
Historical Train Tour – must sign up in advance, extra fee
3:00-6:00pm
Pool will be Open
5:30-7:00pm
Awards Banquet Dinner at Buffalo Barracks
 
 
Sunday, September 14
7:00am
Breakfast Trail Ride ~ Flapjacks Breakfast on the Bluffs
12:00pm
Check out and departure
 
 


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Ride Rules
Please print this information and bring it with you on the ride.
  1. All participants (even those who don't ride) must be registered and have pre-paid for the appropriate AHA Trail Ride.
  2. All persons registered for the ride, either as a rider or non-rider, must sign a liability release. Management reserves the right to reject any application or to excuse any participant from the ride. Management reserves the right to qualify the ability of riders and to excuse any rider from participation beyond the rider's ability.
  3. All participants are expected to obey the Nebraska State Park rules for controlling trash and litter.
  4. Stallions and *dogs are not permitted on the ride.
  5. Smoke ONLY in areas designated by the Park or Ranch Designation. Absolutely no smoking while riding down the trail.
  6. Alcoholic beverages will not be allowed on the trail.
  7. All riders must ride safely. Riding double on the trail is prohibited. No rough riding or racing is permitted.
  8. No riding in buffalo pastures, on paved roads, or in the immediate lodging areas unless accompanied by Park management.
  9. All riders are to recognize and abide by the decisions of the Trail Boss. No rider shall precede the Trail Boss or lag behind unaccompanied.
  10. Stay on the trail. Do not take short cuts. Do not leave the trail without notifying the Trail Boss.
  11. All horses should be appropriately shod. Be sure your horse is fit and conditioned.
  12. No ponied or loose horses allowed on ride including foals.
  13. A valid Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required for all vehicles entering the park. This permit fee is included in the cost of the ride and will be provided when you first arrive to pick up your room and stall assignments.
  14. All horses arriving at Fort Robinson must have a clean health certificate issued within 14 days prior to entry, required by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. A negative Coggins test for EIA issued within 12 months prior to entry is required for out-of-state horses by the Nebraska Bureau of Animal Husbandry; phone number (402) 471-6833. Nebraska has an exemption for the Coggins test with South Dakota. Ask your veterinarian for the health documentation required for your horse to travel to Nebraska from your state.
  15. Horses must be stalled in appropriate park stable facilities. Storage locations for tack and feed will be assigned as available.
  16. Dogs are only permitted in cabins or RVs, they will not be allowed on the ride.

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Maps and Directions
Ft. Robinson State Park
3200 Highway 20
Crawford, NE 69339
Check out MapQuest for directions to Ft. Robinson.


Ft. Robinson Park Map


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