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How to Play & Win

  The $30 registration fee is mandatory for all adult riders & $12 for Kids 12 & Under.  The registration fee includes a raffle ticket & BBQ dinner and an official Diabetes Ride T-shirt.

   In order to be eligible for one of the prize incentives listed on this site, you must:

1. Follow the contest and ride rules;

2. Turn in a minimum of $175 in collected pledges  (cash, check or money orders) the day of the ride.

  The prize received shall depend upon the amount of money actually turned in to the ride management  on ride day. (See list under RIDE PRIZE INCENTIVES.)  Participants may select only one prize from the categories listed on the prize panel. Prize selection must be made when the money is turned in at the ride.

Before the Ride

Sponsors may make a flat pledge of $10, $25 or $100 (or any sum of their choice) to support your fundraising on behalf of  Humphreys Diabetes Center & Camp Hodia . This year we ask that you collect the pledges at that time to have them available to turn in the day of the ride. Checks should be made out to Idaho Diabetes Youth Programs or IDYP. (TIP: If you can collect your pledges at the time of the pledge it will save you a lot of work and will speed up YOUR award process.) Print the required information on the Sponsor Sheet.

Day of the Ride

Plan on packing your own CHAIRS for seating to eat and enjoy the awards ceremony. We also request that you bring a bucket for dipping your own horse water. Registration begins at 10:00 am. Take your registration form and waiver with you and check in at the registration table. After you have registered you will receive your safety orientation and ride instructions at the trail head. HORSES ARE NOT WELCOME AT THE REGISTRATION AREA! (This must be adhered to for safety reasons and to relieve congestion. We won’t start without you, so leave your equine friends safely tethered to the trailer while you do your paperwork! )

The first group of riders are out at 10:00 am. Groups of riders will be allowed out of camp on staggered departure times. THIS IS NOT A SPEED OR TIMED EVENT! If you intend to ride you must begin by 12:00 pm and by finished by 3:30 pm to be eligible for prizes. 

During the Ride

The courses are clearly marked. The checkpoints and water/rest stations are conveniently located. Please observe all posted rules and instructions as outlined in this brochure and included in your registration packet. Racing or unsafe riding will not be tolerated on the course - careless riding will result in you being asked to leave the ride. Again, this is not a timed event!

The buffet dinner followed by the Ride Awards Ceremony starts at 2:00 pm.  You must finish your ride by 3:30 pm to be eligible for Ride prizes.

Rental Horses Available

If folks would like info on renting a horse have them call Lisa Henning at 459-5758. Horse rental cost is $60 for adults – one hour ride, $52 for kids – one hour ride (must be at least 6 yrs old), $75 for the 2 hour ride (kids over 12 and adults only on 2 hour ride).  Rental fees include ride entry fee of $30. 

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Safety Comes First

 
We encourage horses to be shod - the trail is soft, sandy footing with some areas of rock. Highly recommended for the 16 mile loop.
Riders under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult rider.
No dogs or consumption of alcohol permitted on the trails. Dogs in camp must be restrained (chained, leashed, or in vehicle!)
No smoking on the trails - extreme fire hazard!
All riders must receive safety orientation at the trailhead before leaving camp.
If your horse is a known kicker, or a stallion, please affix a red ribbon to the tail.
Be considerate of your speeds. Absolutely no racing of horses on the trails or in camp!
Horses and handlers will be subject to a pre-ride check. Ride management reserves the right to pull and disqualify any horse or handler deemed unsuitable. Any medical treatment for horse or rider will be assumed by horse owner or rider.
Each rider will be responsible for packing out his/her own trash.
Please be considerate of your fellow riders.
Must complete ride by 3:30 pm to be eligible for prizes.

After the Ride

All pledges must be turned in by May 31st following the ride. Gift certificates will then be mailed to all eligible riders. Checks should be made out to Idaho Diabetes Youth Programs or IDYP. Turn in your pledges to:

The Diabetes Ride
c/o Matt Brown
16047 Westfield Lane
Caldwell, Idaho 83607
(208) 880-3745

Ride Timetable

May 18, 2008

10 am to 12pm Registration Open
10 am First Group of Riders On Trail
3:30 pm Must complete ride and clear all checkpoints to be eligible for Ride Prizes.
2:00 - 5:00 pm Buffet Dinner & Barbecue
3:30 pm Ride Awards Ceremony, Raffle & Silent Auction