PIONEER DIVISION

In the spirit of the original pioneers, and in recognition of excellence in horsemanship, this division acknowledges the riders who are the sole caretakers of their horse from the start of the ride to the final veterinary inspection. All riders who successfully finish in the Pioneer Division will receive a special plaque.

Rules: 50 mile riders only.

1. Riders must be the sole caretakers of their horse from the beginning of the ride, to final veterinary inspection at the finish. No crews allowed.

2. Ride management will provide designated areas at the vet-checks with food and water for horses and riders.

3. Any accessories and supplements (easy boots, electrolytes, grain, etc) that the rider feels is needed during the event must be carried with him or her on the trail.

4. Riders will be given a numbered yellow pinny to wear at the pre- ride vet check so that they can be identified during the event.

5. Any rider during the course of the event can withdraw from the Pioneer Division and continue as a *regular 50 mile entrant.

6. In the event a horse loses a shoe, the rider must replace the shoe him/herself, or use another type of hoof protection. If the rider elects to use a farrier, the horse/rider team will no longer be eligible for the Pioneer Division, but will continue as a *regular 50 mile entrant.

*riders who drop from the Pioneer Division must turn in their pinny to the head volunteer when they elect to withdraw from the division, and are not longer eligible for the Barsaleau Cup.