My name is Sarah Rinne and my equine trail partner is Frontgate Phoenix aka Phoenix the Machismo Morgan. Phoenix and I have covered a lot of miles together both recreational and competitive so the Distance Derby is right up our alley! My husband Seth and I and our three children Cheyenne, Gabriel and Ruby reside on the Rinne Ranch near Steinauer, Nebraska in beautiful Pawnee County where the dirt roads, hilly tree-filled pastures and hay fields are plentiful for miles of riding! My husband and I own and operate Rinne Hay Service and put up over 15,000 square bales and about 300 round bales each year of native prairie, alfalfa and wheat straw delivering to private horses owners, commercial stables and feedlots. I also have a "town job" and am the Chief Probation Officer for District #1 Probation, State of Nebraska Probation covering eleven counties in Southeast Nebraska. I am a former Marine and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and am proud to have served my country!
I have been riding horses since a very young age and began my competitive trail riding career in 1988 on my palomino mare Nici with the North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC). I have also been an avid team roper in the past, volunteered for many years with therapeutic horsebackriding programs and was a certified Special Olympics Equestrian Coach. I have been a member of NATRC and the Nebraska Endurance and Competitive Trail Ride Association (NECTRA) since 1988...going on my 24th year!!!
I have ridden numerous horses of all breeds throughout the Region competitively but have been competing Phoenix since 2007. We had our challenges starting out but after establishing our connection, he has been the most incredible equine partner I've ever had. I am hooked on Morgans now! (But appreciate all breeds!) Phoenix and I are looking forward to the the 2012 ride season (both competitive and recreational) and all the great horses and riders we share the trails with!
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I live in Pawnee City, That is so cool to have Someone in the Derby so close. Kimes #49
January 2, 2012 - 4.17 miles. Awesome ride although short! My daughter Ruby is three weeks old today - my first ride post-baby! Good to ride again and Phoenix was great. :)
January 4, 2012 - 6.38 miles today. Had a beautiful early morning ride! I have to time my rides between feeding Ruby so I don't have a large window of time but managed to get in a little over six miles. I won't be setting any mileage records but this derby is great motivation to get my horse and me back into shape for the ride season!
January 7, 2012 - 4.21 miles
January 8, 2012 - 7.14 miles
Good rides both days although Saturday was a little overcast still warm! Didn't get to ride long as I got the "call" from home that my little Ruby was not very content so the ride was cut short! Nonetheless, happy to ride. Sunday's ride was perfect and I was able to get the ride completed that I had planned for the day. It was so beautiful and I got to take a few fun pics on my phone along the way. Discovered the GPS on my phone (the voice that announces my time, mileage and average pace) overrides any phone call I am on! Kind of pain...but I will deal with it. :) A good weekend overall!
January 10, 2012 - 4.26 miles
Was able to get in an unexpected ride yesterday! My husband had to run to town for parts and offered to take Ruby so I could get in a ride and take advantage of the great weather. Glad I did considering the turn it took today! Rode my favorite conditioning loop!
January 14, 2012 - 6.34 miles
Hoping to sneak in a ride today time permitting. :)
January 15, 2012 - 4.27 miles
January 30, 2012 - 14.63 miles
FINALLY got in a ride after a long *riding dryspell* and it was a good one. Logged some decent miles at a decent pace - it felt good! Trying to get some in before going back to work next week as my time (and daylight) will be limited...ahh, such is life. What a gorgeous day to be outside!
March 10, 2012 - 8.32 miles
March 12, 2012 - 4.24 miles
March 13, 2012 - 7.04 miles
Gorgeous evening! This nice weather is making it easy to get conditioning miles in. CTR season is around the corner - Hill n Dale CTR in May!!! :) Can't wait to compete again.
March 14, 2012 - 5.14 miles
Should have 76.14 to date! :) Decided I should start totaling my miles like others are doing. It is motivating!
March 17, 2012 - 12.32 miles
Total mileage - 88.46 miles
March 31, 2012 - 12.54 miles
April 1, 2012 - 6.12 miles
Total mileage - 107.12
Got to get back in the saddle after a two week hiatus due to a puncture wound Phoenix had in his heel bulb. Noticed Phoenix was slightly lame on the left front, initially thought it was a tendon because there was heat in the tendon and LOTS of mud in the pen that he could have strained it in. I watched him throughout the day and it then appeared it was concentrated more in his foot area. I took him out of the pen and washed him down and discovered what I thought was a nail protruding from his heel bulb. It was of course the weekend but luckily my vet was able to see him at the clinic so I loaded him up and hauled him in. After sedation, an old thick piece of wire was removed that was sunk in his heel about an inch and a quarter! Phoenix got his tetanus shot and a round of antibiotics plus a thorough cleaning and poultice. Kept him clean, dry and confined for a week. After I let him go out to run he was sound as could be but I stayed off of him longer to make sure. Rode our 12 miles at a 4mph walk yesterday and came home with a sound horse! Did some trotting today and he is still feeling good - thank goodness.
April 20, 2012 - 8.14 miles
April 21, 2012 - 6.48 miles
Total miles - 121.74
April 22, 2012 - 6.39 miles
Total miles - 128.13
April 26, 2012 - 10.02 miles
Total miles - 138.15
Sara
Found your bio and I would like to thank you for your service to our country. I so enjoyed getting to meet you and your family. Thanks for helping me through the ride and showing me what I am capable of. Most of my friends would have been happy to quit with me when things got a bit tough. You had enough courage for both of us.
Kristy and Wolfie
HiKristy!!! I had a great time riding with you and I'm so glad you kept going - look how great you and Wolfie did! You and Wolfie make a great team and I had fun getting to know you - I truly hope to see you at Turkey Creek (Nekota Turkey Trot CTR), come check it out! I have so much respect for the work you do as a teacher, your dedication is amazing and I know you do not have it easy - thank YOU for your service. :) Hope to ride with you again!
Sarah and Phoenix
April 29, 2012 - MOTDRA ride at Indian Caves!!! 15 miles
Total miles - 153.15
May 1, 2012 - 5.21 miles
May 2, 2012 - 7.08 miles (did it in 1 hour, 4 minutes! :)
Total miles - 165.44 miles
May 4, 2012 - 6.20 miles
May 5, 2012 - 12.55 miles
May 6, 2012 - 7.33
Total miles - 191.52
May 7, 2012 - 8.76 miles
May 8, 2012 - 6.30 miles
Total miles - 206.58
May 10, 2012 - 6.23 miles
May 11, 2012 - 10.44 miles
Total miles - 223.25 miles
First CTR is next weekend at Hill n' Dale!!! :)
May 16, 2012 - 7.12 miles
May 17, 2012 - 4.32 miles - nice fast paced walk, last ride before Hill n Dale!
May 19, 2012 - 30.2 (Day 1 Hill n Dale CTR - Open Division)
May 20, 2012 - 22.6 (Day 2 Hill n Dale CTR)
Total miles - 287.51
May 26, 2012 - 12.34
May 27, 2012 - 4.12
May 28, 2012 - 6.55
Total miles - 310.52
Getting ready for the Flying R Ranch CTR next weekend in Southern Missouri! Looking forward to riding Mark Twain Nat'l Forest again! :)
June 2, 2012 - 30 (Day 1 Flying R Ranch CTR - Open Division
June 3, 2012 - 22.0 (Day 2 Flying R Ranch CTR)
Total miles - 362.52
June 12, 2012 - 12.42 miles
June 14, 2012 - 9.88 miles
June 16, 2012 - 26.6 miles (day one Big Hill CTR Open Division)
June 17, 2012 - 26.0 miles (day two Big Hill CTR)
Total miles - 437.42 miles
June 21, 2012 - 6.22 miles
June 23, 2012 - 12.47 miles
June 24, 2012 - 6.89 miles
Total miles - 463.00 miles
July 2, 2012 - 6.34 miles
July 5, 2012 - 7.09 miles
July 6, 2012 - 4.34 miles
Total miles - 480.77 miles
ITS TOO HOT!!! Somebody turn down the thermostat! :)
August 5, 2012 - 12.34 miles
August 11, 2012 - 8.23 miles
August 12, 2012 - 7.11 miles
Total miles - 508.45 miles
Finally feeling decent enough to ride again! Woo hoo :)
August 15, 2012 - 4.02 miles
August 18, 2012 - 6.77 miles
August 19, 2012 - 8.32 miles
Total miles - 527.56
August 25, 2012 - 7.88 miles
September 1, 2012 - 30.6 miles (Day 1 - nickers and neighs CTR)
September 2, 2012 - 24.8 miles (Day 2 - CTR)
Total miles - 590.84
Well, I've already given up some miles for failing to log them in time...I got to get better about it!
September 15, 2012 - 29.8 miles (Day 1 Fall Fiesta CTR - Open Division)
September 16, 2012 - 24.8 miles (Day 2 CTR)
September 19, 2012 - 4.11 miles
September 20, 2012 - 7.89 miles
Total miles - 657.44
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