Oak Leaf Run Endurance & Competitive Ride 2024

SATURDAY * October 12th                       

50 Miles End.*                $100 Sr.          

50 Miles Comp               $100 Sr.

25 Miles LD.*                    $80 Sr.                                                            

25 Miles Comp.               $80 Sr.        

15/10 Mile                        $50 Sr.       AERC Intro/UMECRA Novice

SUNDAY * October 13th (Minimum 10 paid entries or all events will be cancelled)

25 Miles LD.*                      $80 Sr.

25 Miles Comp.                  $80 Sr.

15/10 Mile                           $50 Sr.      AERC Intro/UMECRA Novice

*Non-AERC members add $20.00 to Endurance and LD Rides. Does not apply to 15/10 mile Intro.

Junior discount $20 off (16 or under) 

We do our best to make sure we have the correct number of veterinarians, volunteers, paperwork, awards, and the necessary supplies to ensure all of our riders have a safe, organized, and fun ride. While we cannot control the weather, we can control these other items, when we know who will be attending.

DEADLINE FOR EARLY BIRD ENTRY TO AVOID LATE FEE: October 6, 2024 at midnight.

Late fee of $20 applied after October 6th, 2024 if entry has not been received and paid in full.

A $20 cancellation fee applies if you cancel before midnight October 8th, 2024 once entry has been received.

Entry Fees: Ride entry includes veterinarian evaluation, awards as won and completion award for 25 and 50 mile rides.

 CREDIT CARD FEES ARE NON-RFUNDABLE

Entries paid by check: Make check out to Barb Kurti and mail to Cassie Green 1560 Princeton, Muskegon, MI 49441

Friday

4:00 pm until dark – Registration and Vet-in sites # 47 & 48

7:00 pm – Riders meeting: A brief ride meeting will be held at the pavilion.

SATURDAY

Ride Times are subject to change

7:30 am –  50 mile End & Comp start

8:30 am – 25 LD start

8:00 – 9:00 am Intro/Novice vet in

900 – 9:15 am – 25 competitive start

9:00 am – Intro/Novice brief meeting at pavilion

11:30 15 mile Intro & Novice start (Group 1)

1:30 10 mile Intro start (Group 2)

6:00 pm – Potluck and Awards:  Main dish (CHILI) and table service will be furnished by the ride

management. Please bring a dish to pass and serving spoon.

Sunday – Minimum 10 registered entries or ALL events will be canceled.

8:00 am – 25 LD start

8:15 am – 25 competitive start

8:00 – 9:00 am Intro/Novice vet in

10:00 am – 10-15 mile Intro & Novice start

The course will be held on the Allegan County Equine Trail System and snowmobile trails. These are marked with white dots and arrows. The trail is mostly wooded with flat and gently rolling terrain, technical, single and two tracks consisting of sand and dirt. Some routes may have gravel roads, pavement and busy road crossings.

All participants will have the option to navigate the course by using Ride with GPS. Information will be emailed to registered participants prior to Thursday before the ride. 

Endurance will be a gate-into-hold 

Competitive will be UMECRA window concept.http://umecra.com/BylawsAndRules/2022UMECRARULESforWeb.pdf
All Juniors MUST wear a helmet. All veterinary decisions are final.

Camping: Reservations can be made with the park up to FIVE DAYS PRIOR online by going to
http://www.reserveamerica.com/explore/silver-creek-county-equestrian-park-andcampground/PRCG/1066200/overview 

(Do NOT choose horse site) or call (269) 686-9088. After that is a
“first come” basis, make payment using yellow envelopes/fee tubes near entrances. Camping fees are
$17/night + reservation & service fees apply when making an online reservation. Trail fee- $5 per horse per
day or $25 yearly pass. 75 rustic wooded camping sites with posts for high lines, fire pit and picnic table. No
hook-ups. Rigs must be parked in campsite with tongue towards the road.  Hand water pumps are available as are vault toilets. Campsites must be clean and raked before departure. Manure and hay are to be broadcasted into the woods. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Pens allowed around picket posts. Equines must be kept away from trees. Failure to obey park rules may be subjected to a fee and/or evicted. 

Until further notice, there will be no mentoring day of ride.

Sat 50 Endurance:

• Lucy
• Sarah
• Layla
• Nafiseh
• Damaris
• Robin

Sat 50 Comp:

• Aurora W

Sat 25 LD:

• Kendra H
• Audrey M
• Jennifer S
• Diane M
• Linda H
• Lisa G
• Stephanie
• Chloe W

Sat 25 Comp:

• Jan W
• Dawn B
• Sara H
•  

Sat 15 Intro:

• Julie K
• Carrie D
• Emily S
• Donald K
• Gail H

Sat 15 Novice:

• Chelsea T
• Abigail C
• Kristina B
• Heather N
• Liz F
• Amber J

Sat 10 Intro:

• Melissa S
• Allan S
• Brittany H
• Jamie  T
• Pooma B
• Tracy V
• MacKenzie K

Sun 25 LD:

• Kathleen N
• Jennifer S
• Diane M
• Damaris
• Rebecca B

Sun 25 Comp:

• Sara H
• Jan W
• Ken
• Sandra

Sun 15 Intro:

• Carrie D
• Ashley V
• Kaylee M
• Tim H
• Cathy K

Sun 15 Novice:

Sun 10 Intro:

• Rafael R
• Nicole R
• Melissa S

1. Riders are expected to control their mounts at all times and obey trail etiquette/park rules. 

2. Any rider/crew member who acts in a disrespectful or unsportsmanlike manner as judged by Ride Management; failure in #1
and/or #2 may result in rider disqualification.

Location: Silver Creek Park is located just east of M-40 at the corner of 134th Avenue and 38th Street. There are two
entrances to the park, one the 134th Avenue and on one 38th Street and both are indicated with signs. If you have a large
rig, it is advised you use the 38th Street entrance.

Get directions from the Silver Creek Park & Campground website. www.allegancounty.org the street address is 3900
134th Ave, Hamilton, MI 49419

From US-131, exit 68 (142nd Avenue). Proceed west to 38th Street. Go south to the park.

From Chicago I-94 E to I-196 N/ US-31 N (Holland/Grand Rapids) continue 49 miles, Take exit 49 for M-40 toward Allegan, turn right a t M-40 S, continue 6.5 miles, turn left at 134th Avenue and continue 3.4 miles. Park will be on the right.
From Ohio/Indiana from I-80 toll road exit 144 to I-69 N, continue north to exit 38 for I-94 W. Continue west to exit 74B
for US-131 N toward Grand Rapids. Continue north to exit 68 for Dorr/Moline. Turn left onto 142nd Ave. Go 12.6 miles
and turn left at 38th St. Go south 4.5 mile to Park entrance on your right.

Intro & Novice riders do not have to pay the $15 AERC non-member fee

15 Mile Intro Ride with 10 mile option: We cannot guarantee there will be support day of the ride for new riders.  Newbie information and mentors can be found on these websites: www.gldrami.org, www.umecra.org and www.aerc.org.  For further information, please contact ride management. Vet in your horse either Friday between 4:00pm – 6:30pm, or Saturday or Sunday morning between 8:00am – 9:00am for morning events. You will follow trail markings just like a regular endurance ride to learn about the sport and vet your horse out following completion of the course for learning purposes only.

INTRODUCTORY RIDE (Endurance-AERC):

The purpose of the introductory ride is to educate and acquaint riders and/or equines to the sport of Endurance.

1. Any gender or breed of equine is welcome. The equine must be at least 48 months old.
2. This is not a race and has no minimum or maximum time for completion. Riders are strongly encouraged to pace 5-7mph. Ideal time is 2-3 hours.
3. There are no point or mileage accumulations, no placement awards, and no best condition judging, nor are results reported to AERC. However if your horse successfully completes the ride, you will receive a completion award and have had the opportunity to experience the sport of endurance.
4. No AERC membership fee is required for the 15 mile introductory ride.
5. Juniors must wear an ASTM helmet whenever mounted and be accompanied at all times by their adult sponsor.

COMPETITIVE NOVICE RIDE (Competitive-UMECRA):

The objective of this division is to promote the entry of new riders and new horses into the sport of competitive Riding.

1. Any gender or breed of equine is welcome. The equine must be at least 48 months old.
2. Novice rides must use the “window system” as follows: A novice rider may come in from 5 minutes before or up to 5 minutes after the exact scheduled time without losing points. One point per minute is lost for coming in before or after these limits, up to 55 minutes (a total of 55 points) without being disqualified.

3. Horse/rider team will use the same rules as competitive rides and including UMECRA general rules. http://umecra.com/BylawsAndRules/2022UMECRARULESforWeb.pdf

There are no point or mileage accumulations, no placement awards nor are results reported to UMECRA. However if your horse successfully completes the ride, you will receive a completion award and have had the opportunity to experience the sport of competitive riding.