Border Battle Boogie

RIDE DATE

05/16-17/2020

RIDE MANAGER NAME

Debra Moe

RIDE MANAGER EMAIL

borderbattle@mndra.com

SANCTIONING ORGANIZATIONS

·       AERC

·       UMECRA

·       MNDRA

·       AHDRA

·       MDDA

RIDE DISTANCES

·       SA: 50E, 25LD, 25CTR

·       SU: 25LD, 25CTR, 11N, 15D

RIDE CAMP DESCRIPTION

·       Camp is in a campground

·       Camp is on public land.

RIDE CAMP WEBSITE

https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/stateforests/govknowles/

RIDE CAMP LOCATION

Trade River Equestrian Campground
2988 Evergreen Avenue
Cushing, WI 54006
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RIDE CAMP GEO COORDINATES

45°35'59.6"N 92°46'25.0"W

DIRECTIONS TO RIDE CAMP

From Highway 87 north of Cushing, WI, take Evergreen Avenue west approximately 6 miles to campground entrance. There are several signs to assist you.

FEES REQUIRED

·       Camping Fee

·       Vehicle Fee

·       Horse Trail Pass Fee

CAMPGROUND MAP LINK

EquestrianCampground.pdf

CAMP SITE INFORMATION

·       First come - first served sites offered

·       Reserveable sites offered

·       Sites reserved through land owner (ie DNR)

·       Doubling up on sites allowed

·       Electric site available

·       Overflow camping is available.

·       Alternate location camping is available

RESERVATIONS LINK

https://wisconsin.goingtocamp.com

ONSITE AMENITIES

·       Potable water on site

·       Pit toilets.

·       Dump Station on site

·       Must pack garbage out

·       Cell service is poor

DOGS & GENERATORS

·       Dogs allowed

·       Generators allowed within specified hours only

CAMPING - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

There are 40 sites, half are first come, first served and half can be reserved. An additional overflow lot can accommodate another 10-15 rigs. We will find room for you. Sites are large and some can be doubled up, with permission from ride management or DNR. No one is allowed to mark off or hold a site for anyone for any reason.

HORSE CONTAINMENT

·       High-lines - optional

·       Tie to trailer - optional

·       Electric pens allowed

·       Portable corrals allowed

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HORSE CONTAINMENT

Each Campsite has a highline. Horses can be contained in any manner deemed safe. Please limit the number of horses per pen and do not impede on your neighbor's high line space with your electric pen.

MEALS INFORMATION

·       Award potluck dinner (bring a dish to pass)

·       Restaurant within 15 minute drive

·       Gas Station within 15 minute drive

NEAREST GAS STATION OR CONVENIENCE STORE

Mini Mart - 2460 WI-87, Cushing, WI 54006. Approx 7 miles away.

NEAREST HOSPITAL

20 Miles. Saint Croix Regional Medical Center. 235 E State St, St Croix Falls, WI 54024, (800) 642-1336.

NEAREST HORSE VETERINARY FACILITIES

25 Miles: Osceola Veterinary Service 892 County Rd S, Osceola, WI 54020, (715) 294-3431

TRAIL CHARACTERISTICS

·       Loops

·       Lollipops

·       Water crossing - below the knee

·       Large bridge decks

·       Small bridge decks

·       Riding on Gravel roads

·       Mild Sand

·       Mild Mud

·       Two-Track

·       Single-Track

·       Flat ride

ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10, 1 = BAREFOOT FRIENDLY AND 10 = HOOF PROTECTION REQUIRED, RATE THIS TRAIL:

1

TRAIL DESCRIPTION

Trails are mostly 2 track trails through the forest with excellent footing even with a lot of rain due. Additional sections include some sandstone gravel roads, single track with some roots to watch for, a couple of wood bridge decks without railings, two larger bridge decks with railings, and a small stream crossing. This is a beginner friendly trail for both green horses and green riders. There may be logging equipment onsite, so be aware of those.

VET CHECKS

·       All checks in camp

·       May include Gate & Go checks

NUMBER OF HOLDS FOR A 50/60 MILE EVENT

·       2 Holds

REGISTRATION TYPE

·       Pre-registrations appreciated

·       On site registration accepted with no additional fee

MAIL REGISTRATION TO:

Cathe Cheesebrow
1866 Bennett Street
River Falls, WI 54013

EMAIL REGISTRATION FORM TO:

borderbattle@mndra.com