new rider information
If you are new to the sport of endurance ridng we have put together some information to help you get started, and please feel free to contact anyone on our mentor list. We have people with a wide range of experiences just waiting to answer your questions. Don't go to a ride unprepared!
Novice rides follow the same rules as competitive rides, and are between 9 and 15 miles instead of 25 to 30 miles. Most horses with a decent amount of conditioning can complete a novice ride successfully, but if you have questions on conditioning or what to expect we are here to help. All novice rides on our schedule are followed by an "N" for novice. There are also clinics noted on the schedule if you can attend them.
Novice riders are also eligible for awards once you are member of UMECRA.
- UMECRA FAQ Document
- New Rider Handbook - Special Thanks to Angie Mikkelson for all her hard work on this!
- Introduction to Novice Rides
- Helpful Links
- UMECRA Yahoo Newsgroup
- UMECRA Facebook Page
Mentor List
| Jen Allen Getting to know Jen 17066 1700 N Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 815-303-1958 Sydney1410@yahoo.com |
Katie Bachhuber N 10103 County Road YY Mayville, WI 53050 920-387-4494 kbach@nconnect.net |
Maxine Bernsdorf Getting to know Maxine N5631 1 Hwy 42 Kewaunee, WI 54216 920-255-1102 miranch@hotmail.com |
| TJ Edwards Getting to know TJ N4830 loop road Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-6789 rabbit_sheriff@hotmail.com |
Joan Duncanson Elbert Getting to know Joan 8569 Alverno Ave. Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 651-387-2644 jddreamcatcher@aol.com |
Wes Elford Getting to know Wes N 9140 County Road V Mayville, WI 53050 920-387-2304 wselford@sbcglobal.net |
| Art Espe 1311 Steward Rd. Steward, IL 60553 art@artespe.com |
Jill Feller N9280 Cty Hwy TW Mayville, WI 53050 Cell: 920/948-9502 Jfeller@nconnect.net |
Barb Gardner N 3758 Dehring Rd. Oakfield, WI 53065 920-291-5641 barb@doublebarallc.com |
| Roberta Harms 23651 W. Milton Wauconda, IL 60084 Equiphil@aol.com |
Julie Jackson-Biegert Getting to know Julie 10A N Meadowbrook Dr. Geneseo, IL 61254 309-854-2931 jujacks@fuse.net |
Eileen Kirsch Getting to know Eileen 204 N 23rd Lacrosse, IW 54601 608-785-1561 eileen_ski@yahoo.com |
| Sarah Maass 60693 State Highway 4 Fairfax, MN 55332 507-340-7859 sarahmaass@hotmail.com |
Diane Meinders - Endurance 16141 88th 616-706-6478 DMeinders@GLComp.com |
Bonnie Mielke S62 W34264 Piper Rd North Prairie, WI. 53153 bonniemielke@hotmail.com |
| Angie Mikkelson Wadena, MN trot2much@gmail.com |
Jeanie Miller 23378 0 Mile Rd Reed City, MI 49677 jcmiller@jackpine.com |
Mo Miller- (mentor for volunteers) 14319 Mansion Hts Dr Harvard, IL 60053 815-648-2280 shadobrothers@gmail.com |
| Linda Mowrer 3992 E. Mt. Gilead Ln Oliney, IL 62450 ridedeaddog@hotmail.com |
Chris & Marty Power Getting to know Chris & Marty 2317 2350th St. McLean, IL 61754 217-648-2974 power@dtnspeed.net |
Vanessa Reichert 17216 Highland Dr. Paynesville, MN 56362 320-243-3260 vkreichert@msn.com |
| Julie Roe - Competitive Only 75170 12th Ave South Haven, MI 49090 julianne.roe@gmail.com |
Linda Rudolphi 281 Ruby Road 618-752-7181 Noble, IL 62868 wineglassfarm1@yahoo.com |
Barry Saylor -
(Endurance and LD only) 28726 Morgan Rd. Wykoff, MN 55990 507-951-2245 bsaylor1947@gmail.com |
| Kathy Schauer W 2385 Lormira Dr. Brownsville, WI 53006 920-583-2233 kschauer@nconnect.net |
Deb Searle 12875 E 11670 N Grant Park, IL 60940 815-878-0668 debsearle@mac.com |
Joslyn Seefeldt Getting to know Joslyn 5738 East Klug Rd Milton, WI 53563 joslynsfiberfarm@aol.com |
| Ruth Stewart 15855 N Cleone Rd Martinsville, IL 62442 217-382-4544 rrstewart2002@yahoo.com |
Tony Troyer Getting to know Tony 867 N. 45th Road Earlville, IL 815-530-4464 IL4aerc@aol.com |
Jon & Carol (Boots) Wagner W 359 N 8280 Brown St. Oconomowoc, WI 53066 920-474-4264 Jwagner288@wi.rr.com |
| Sandra Wright 6639 Golf Club Rd Howell, MI 48843 sandraowright@gmail.com |