tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post4135822529238957075..comments2019-12-13T06:53:06.640-08:00Comments on The Great Horsetrailriders Distance Derby: Team 70: Follow Your DreamsTammy Vasahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01531335275070860886noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-15860601905633055602012-12-30T18:40:55.437-08:002012-12-30T18:40:55.437-08:00As we say during our weekly card games with friend...As we say during our weekly card games with friends when we wish we had played a card or our hand differently, "Woulda, shoulda, coulda."<br /><br />Pertaining to riding ...<br /><br />Woulda ridden indoors yesterday as planned (Dec. 29th) but I had the flu. ugh<br /><br />Shoulda ridden December 18th as planned when it was 45 degrees out but it was too muddy (and I became an official weenie thinking it was too cold).<br /><br />Coulda ridden so much more this year but didn't.<br /><br />Thus ends my riding for 2012. I am not in the least bit discouraged. Instead I am pumped and ready to start 2013!<br /><br />THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-73903356242202576382012-12-23T16:50:31.694-08:002012-12-23T16:50:31.694-08:00I have had a ball giving that christine a fun head...I have had a ball giving that christine a fun headache. for those who wonder if I ride this much, all they have to do is try and follow me for a 3 day weekend and know I will be the one that is not sore or my horses. I parents lived in Piecre, Nebr for a time years ago, Message me on FB<br />JUANITAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-39985852104606077302012-12-15T07:12:41.367-08:002012-12-15T07:12:41.367-08:003.42 miles in one hour on 12/11/12 on Star at home...3.42 miles in one hour on 12/11/12 on Star at home. Gorgeous day! Stayed out of the wind and enjoyed the ride! 3.4 mph moving average, 12.1 mph maximum, 3.3 mph overall<br /><br />3.25 miles in one hour on 12/13/12 on Star at home. Another gorgeous day with a cool breeze. 3.1 mph moving average, 7.4 mph maximum, 2.9 mph overall.<br /><br />321.28 MILES YEAR TO DATEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-18473586897320468762012-12-04T17:04:23.202-08:002012-12-04T17:04:23.202-08:004.50 miles in 1.5 hours this afternoon on Star at ...4.50 miles in 1.5 hours this afternoon on Star at home. We had to play cat and mouse with the farmer disking his field but it broke up the monotony of riding alone. Star will walk up to a loud tractor sitting still in the same yard but the idea of having the monstor following him unnerves him. LOL 3.0 mph moving average, 10.7 mph maximum, 2.9 mph overall<br /><br />5.88 miles in 2 hours on Star in the fields and on the road with Tammy on Apache. It was nice to see a pheasant since they are scarce even though it did surprise all of us. 3.2 mph moving average, 9.7 mph maximum, 3.1 mph overall<br /><br />314.61 MILES YEAR TO DATE<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-23824268621785066732012-12-04T16:58:06.174-08:002012-12-04T16:58:06.174-08:00Correction to a statement I made on 12/2/12 postin...Correction to a statement I made on 12/2/12 posting. I did not ride 100 miles in June. It should have said that it took until the end of May to accumulate the first 100 miles. I must have been tired. haAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-36745344120176118112012-12-02T16:00:36.019-08:002012-12-02T16:00:36.019-08:009.37 miles in 3 hours this afternoon on Star at ho...9.37 miles in 3 hours this afternoon on Star at home. 3.3 mph moving average, 3.1 mph overall, 12.3 mph maximum<br /><br />Another goal was achieved for 2012 as I passed the 300 mile mark! I am still amazed that 100 of those miles was ridden in June. I'm still having fun and am eager to see what my total miles for the year will be.<br /><br />304.23 MILES YEAR TO DATEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-46139740648476822792012-11-21T16:43:53.903-08:002012-11-21T16:43:53.903-08:005.64 miles in 2 hours 11/20/12 on Star at home. 2...5.64 miles in 2 hours 11/20/12 on Star at home. 2.9 mph moving average, 2.7 mph overall, 11.0 mph maximum<br /><br />5.68 miles in 2 hours 11/21/12 on Twister at Tammy's. Despite the high winds we enjoyed the ride in bean fields and on the roads. 3.2 mph moving average, 3.0 mph overall, 11.9 mph maximum.<br /><br />294.86 MILES YEAR TO DATEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-75255443743996961722012-11-20T08:23:32.176-08:002012-11-20T08:23:32.176-08:006.45 miles in 2 hours 11/14/12 on Star at home. W...6.45 miles in 2 hours 11/14/12 on Star at home. We rode in the corn field east of our place, with permission of course. 3.3 mph average, 3.1 mph overall, 13.0 mph maximum<br /><br />6.84 miles in 3 hours 11/19/12 on Twister at Turkey Creek with Tammy A. and Brenda W. As usual it was a gorgeous ride with great friends and awesome horses. We saw 15 deer. 2.9 mph average, 2.2 mph overall, 8.0 mph maximum.<br /><br />283.54 MILES YEAR TO DATEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-57884775334134286842012-11-04T16:03:22.885-08:002012-11-04T16:03:22.885-08:004.04 miles in 1.25 hours this afternoon on Star at...4.04 miles in 1.25 hours this afternoon on Star at home. After finishing a project outside I just HAD to ride! The wind had subsided and I had been working outside all day without a coat. I did put on a jacket and wish I had put on my new "beanie" that I bought to use with my helmet but I didn't. I WILL next time. <br /><br />Within 10 minutes of starting to ride it began misting. Oh well, I didn't get wet enough to melt and we need the moisture. The only hazard was a very loud, too close for the horse's comfort, gun shot from over the hill west of our place when I was almost done riding. I'm glad I had ahold of Star. 3.3 mph average, 3.2 mph overall, 13.4 mph maximum<br /><br />270.25 MILES YEAR TO DATE<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-16911335004675207412012-10-29T09:31:30.128-07:002012-10-29T09:31:30.128-07:00.48 miles in 20 minutes Friday, October 26th on a ....48 miles in 20 minutes Friday, October 26th on a 14-year-old QH/TB cross named Banco near Wakefield, NE. Trying out another horse for my great niece.<br /><br />266.21 MILES YEAR TO DATE<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-51286813274297114412012-10-23T17:32:02.583-07:002012-10-23T17:32:02.583-07:004.22 miles in 1.25 hours today on Star at home. I...4.22 miles in 1.25 hours today on Star at home. I couldn't pass up the chance to ride in near perfect weather. The only thing missing was the sun but it didn't matter. Star was a good boy as usual. 3.5 mph average, 3.3 mph overall, 12.3 mph maximum<br /><br />265.73 MILES YEAR TO DATEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-46179883809118682682012-10-21T17:19:08.263-07:002012-10-21T17:19:08.263-07:002.4 miles in one hour today on a 23-year-old bay Q...2.4 miles in one hour today on a 23-year-old bay QH named Bill near Allen, NE. Trying out the horse for my great niece from SD at a friend's house. Wish I could have ridden at Turkey Creek all weekend but weather, a vendor show, and our granddaughter's volleyball game prioritzed my time. I was happy to get to ride today in this gorgeous 72-degree October weather!<br /><br />261.51 MILES YEAR TO DATEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-49572082108172965732012-10-14T18:55:24.620-07:002012-10-14T18:55:24.620-07:00Finally back to riding after stuff to do and a wee...Finally back to riding after stuff to do and a week-long trip to Wisconsin to see family and enjoy the awesome Fall colors. I wish we had more trees here!<br /><br />22nd ANNUAL FROSTY PUMPKIN TRAIL RIDE hosted by Sid & Karen MacLaren at Ponca, NE:<br /><br />8.24 miles in 3.5 hours October 13th on Twister at Ponca, NE. There were 22 riders. I saw one deer (well two including one deceased unfortunately). This ride was a little more challenging than normal but we immensely enjoyed riding in the ravines as well as some open areas. Twister is a trooper. (2.9 mph moving average)<br /><br />12.00 miles in 4.5 hours today on Star at Ponca, NE. There were 47 riders. Tammy joined us today and rode Apache. Star and Apache are best buddies. More miles were covered today because we were in more open areas. There were plenty of miles through the trees too. We saw two deer. 3.l mph moving average, 11 mph maximum, 2.7 mph overall<br /><br />259.11 MILES YEAR TO DATEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-11491741250999644962012-09-23T07:20:56.458-07:002012-09-23T07:20:56.458-07:002.00 miles in 2 hours September 22nd on Twister at...2.00 miles in 2 hours September 22nd on Twister at Willow Creek near Pierce, NE. The morning was spent watching and participating in a mini trail riders' challenge hosted by Purina. It was relaxing to just ride around some, and sit on Twister just talking with friends.<br /><br />8.01 miles in 3 hours on Twister on the afternoon Annual Purina trail ride. Willow Lake is VERY empty in many spots, however the east end was a beautiful sparkling blue where we saw two Blue Herons. I enjoyed the changing Fall colors. Although crisp and chilly in the morning the afternoon weather was PERFECT! I met up with old friends and made some new ones. There were 33 in attendance this morning and an estimated 50 for the afternoon trail ride.<br /><br />238.87 MILES YEAR TO DATE<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-46950912773658541012012-09-13T20:27:40.734-07:002012-09-13T20:27:40.734-07:005.25 miles in 2.25 hours this morning on Star (wit...5.25 miles in 2.25 hours this morning on Star (with Tammy on Apache and Lisa on Pal).<br /><br />3.71 miles in 2 hours this afternoon on Star (with Tammy on Apache). All at Turkey Creek near Newcastle, NE.<br /><br />We set no speed records but then again, we weren't trying. Relaxing, refreshing, awesome!<br /><br />228.86 MILES YEAR TO DATE<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-62656082666824394862012-09-13T20:22:57.386-07:002012-09-13T20:22:57.386-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-84958191147033780422012-09-09T18:48:53.615-07:002012-09-09T18:48:53.615-07:006.22 miles in 2.25 hours on Twister near home. (H...6.22 miles in 2.25 hours on Twister near home. (Hadn't ridden her since July 8th ... time flies! Geesh!) Tammy and Apache joined me and we took a new route around the west sections. Encountered a herd of ferocious Longhorns! Yikes! LOL<br /><br />This was Twister's first time leaving home on foot. She survived but she was wondering at first. ugh How often do we do the "easy" things when what the horses need is to do the hard thing?s Star progressed nicely this Spring doing the "hard" things. Twiter will progress too if I remembered to not take the "easy" way out.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Sandy Fox is home at last. She's been away since April. We are all thrilled to have her home, especially Katie the pony.<br /><br />3.0 mph moving average, 8.4 mph maximum, 2.7 mph overall<br /><br />219.90 MILES YEAR TO DATE<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-60703873553507412432012-09-08T19:11:44.048-07:002012-09-08T19:11:44.048-07:006.65 miles in 1.75 hours on Star on 09/05/12 at Wi...6.65 miles in 1.75 hours on Star on 09/05/12 at Willow Creek near Pierce, NE. Duty called so we couldn't start with the other riders so we had to speed up to catch up. At the end of the ride we wished for a full moon for some light but made it safely back to the trailers in the dark. Star is a trooper.<br /><br />Seven riders and great company as usual.<br /><br />Moving average 4.0 mph. Maximum 10.7 mph.<br /><br />213.68 MILES YEAR TO DATEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-21260379774473772822012-08-28T19:53:18.083-07:002012-08-28T19:53:18.083-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-85020281476383430672012-08-22T20:40:58.968-07:002012-08-22T20:40:58.968-07:006.29 miles in 2.75 hours on Star this evening at M...6.29 miles in 2.75 hours on Star this evening at Maskenthine Lake near Stanton, NE. 2.8 mph average. This summer it has been rewarding to reminisce over years past. He is now 11 years old. I raised him (and Twister, Rain, and Sandy Fox). It used to be Star that wouldn't load in a trailer, Star that wouldn't cross a bridge, and me that struggled frequently with him. Now it is Star leading trail rides more easily, Star crossing a bridge first, Star crossing water easily, and both of us enjoying each adventure immensely. We've both come a long way.<br /><br />There were eight riders tonight (Tammy, Joyce, Lisa, Seth, Mark, Joan, Robin, and myself). Another great evening with great friends and great horses. Memories!!! We saw five deer ... always a highlight!<br /><br />We were all thrilled to discover the new outhouse and pole light recently installed! We were told they are creating a horse obstacle course on the north trail! Can't wait to see it upon completion! The year just keeps getting better and better.<br /><br />207.03 MILES YEAR TO DATE<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-36055022971654431212012-08-19T18:18:45.909-07:002012-08-19T18:18:45.909-07:008.14 miles in 3.5 hours on Star this morning at Tu...8.14 miles in 3.5 hours on Star this morning at Turkey Creek. 2.7 mph average. Tammy on Apache and I were trail guides for three new friends from Kansas. Saw lots of deer and had a great time!<br /><br />5.45 miles in 2.25 hours on Star this afternoon with Tammy and Brenda W. at Turkey Creek. 2.8 mph average. Saw more does and fawns. What a great day to ride!<br /><br />200.74 MILES YEAR TO DATE!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-16723514772070039512012-08-18T17:24:44.419-07:002012-08-18T17:24:44.419-07:0010.4 miles in 3.5 hours on Star on 08/16/12 with T...10.4 miles in 3.5 hours on Star on 08/16/12 with Tammy and Apache. 3.2 mph average.<br /><br />This was a much-needed trail ride for all of us, people and horses alike. "Life is what happens when you're making plans." Enough said. When one chapter of my life closed, another one opened. Ride on.<br /><br />NOTE: Haven't had time to do anything with vacation photos yet.<br /><br />187.15 MILES YEAR TO DATEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-61056561069377473792012-08-08T18:35:19.660-07:002012-08-08T18:35:19.660-07:00Sorry ... I forgot that the leader board was split...Sorry ... I forgot that the leader board was split due to technical issues. My bad. :-(<br /><br />MarvelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-60339371706814853232012-08-06T12:52:49.383-07:002012-08-06T12:52:49.383-07:00YES! By all means, please do the Distance Derby ag...YES! By all means, please do the Distance Derby again in 2013! It has been the single greatest motivation in riding this year, except of course knowing that I needed to put some serious miles on my horses. They (and I) aren't getting any younger!<br /><br />My only suggestion is to NOT split the leader board. I believe it conveys a feeling of "winners vs losers" (top/bottom) which is unnecessary. I would rather just look at which "place" everyone is in. Sound silly? Not to others. :)<br /><br />I truly appreciate your hard work and dedication to put this together and stick with it throughout the year!!!! I look forward to the rest of this year because we still have lots of miles yet to log. I, for one, welcome another year of the Derby and know it will be interesting and exciting to see how differently some may motivate next year now that we have had this year of wet saddle blanket time!!!<br /><br />Thanks for all you do!<br /><br />MarvelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973799754535295.post-45924964164671218642012-08-06T12:47:46.760-07:002012-08-06T12:47:46.760-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com