Big Horn 100

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Big Horn 100 Celebrates 40 Years!!!!!!!

2010 is a land-mark year for the Big Horn 100 Mile Ride held in Shell, Wyoming.  It will mark its’ 40^th year on July 10.  Traditionally, the ride starts in Shell at 4:00 A.M. and ends at the same site at 4:00 A.M. 24 hours later.  The 40^th Big Horn 100 will start and finish at Mel Picht’s.  This point to point ride boasts the designation of being the 1^st 100 mile ride to be sanctioned by the AERC (American Endurance Ride Conference) and has hosted riders from all over the United States, Canada and Australia.  Last year’s winner was Kerry Redente from Colorado.  

The trail covers BLM, private and US Forest Service managed lands in one large circle and ranges in elevation from 5000 to over 9000 feet covered on two track roads and mountain trails   All horses are monitored closely by veterinarians during the ride.  The head vet is Dr. Lyle Bischoff of Powell and he will be ably assisted by Dr Irina Weese and Dr. Allen Gotfredson of Greybull.  Each horse must meet criteria of pulse, respiration and soundness as well as hydration and over-all well being before being allowed to exit a vet check and continue on.  At the end of the 100 miles, the horse judged to be the most able to continue will be given the prestigious Best Condition Award.