Sunday, November 16, 2014
No Derby 2015
After careful consideration I have decided not to continue the DistanceDerby for 2015.
However, the Michigan Distance Derby will be continuing on and you have been invited to register for that derby if you would like to.
Go to http://michigandistancederby.blogspot.com/ for more information and to register. Heather requests that you sign up before December 1st, so that she will be able to get everyone included in that derby to begin on January 1st.
Michigan Distance Derby
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Open Trail is NOT just another trail directory-- it features Top Trail--the innovative mileage program for the trail horse and beginning January 2015--the trail rider as well.
ReplyDeleteWith monthly mileage, quarterly, and yearly mileage competitions there's something for everyone. It's also your your very own trail ride diary where you can upload your ride photos, communicate with other members, buy and sell tack, horses, trailers, .... Already a cool website, we will be rolling out even more great features for 2015. If you haven't become a member yet, trot on over to www.opentrail.us and register today!
If there's enough interest in Washington State, I'll start a DD for us~ Look for the FB page "Washington Trail Riders Distance Derby for further updates.
ReplyDeleteWe are glad to continue Tammy & Diane's work not just through the Michigan & Great Lakes Distance Derbies but as THE GREAT DISTANCE DERBY serving equestrians across the globe not already in a similar Derby.
ReplyDeleteAs was previously posted in our FB Group THE GREAT DISTANCE DERBY is an effort to bring folks together while making local competition possible & sustainable.
THE GREAT DISTANCE DERBY is formatted to allow for State Wide Competition (Each State has their own Leaderboard) & we will also have Regional Breakdowns in addition to the Overall DD Leaderboard.
We also have lots of ways for folks to place which include:
Most Miles Overall
Most Miles Each State
Most Miles On One Horse
Most Miles Driven
Most Miles 60 & Older
Most Miles 20 & Younger
Winter Warriors v. Snow Birds
We have also added Professional/Recreational Rider Distinctions
And have evened the playing field by climate.
We look forward to further continuing Tammy & Diane's hardwork. With the State & Regional experience under our belt & The Live Leaderboard we intend to sustain this work for generations to come.
We welcome competitors who want to serve as Ambassadors of the DD in leadership roles in their States. More hands make for light work & the more we can work together the GREATER the Distance Derby can be :)
Having been expressly asked to continue the Distance Derby & granted written permissions from Diane & Tammy to use the "Distance Derby" name prior to any of the offshoots, as we move forward we want to remind folks that we have taken the appropriate steps to copyright /trademark name, works & formats. To avoid confusion & honor this work please do NOT use "Distance Derby" or copy the formats.
We have a great deal of resources invested in the necessary stewardship of the Distance Derby & look forward to serving hundreds of equestrians each year :)
Wishing you all Miles & Smiles!
To Register:
www.TheGreatDistanceDerby.blogspot.com
Be very careful when sending money to the Great Distant Derby.
ReplyDeleteALERT **** IF YOU ASK ANY QUESTIONS. THIS IS THE PM YOU WILL BE SENT!
ASK WHAT IS BEING DONE WITH ALL THE $$$ THIS WOMAN/MAN IS GETTING !!!
100 RIDERS AT $25.00 PER...IS A LOT OF $$$$
I ASKED ABOUT THE AWARDS AND GOT THIS PRIVATE PM.
You have some unique questions. What is your real issue? These trophies are provided by another volunteer. It has been previously shared. We don't provide awards. This game is for the journey. Not prizes. It appears you are looking for something to be disgruntled about. I donate my time to folks interested in playing POSITIVELY & THANKFUL for when we add something we didn't have before by the kindness of other volunteers not for people asking questions that don't concern them or to create issues where there aren't any & waste our/my precious little time.
All but one our 2014 winners this concerns are attending or have other arrangements made not that is any of your business. I will refund your Donation today. There are lots of other games to play with your horse. I don't suspect all of those will be able to share all the details to your liking but I can't have what little time I have being misdirected to someone not focused on the purpose of this game there are just too many people eager & grateful to play. Best Wishes To You!