Big Horn 100 Mile Ride

Posted 7/26/12

Others completing the distance were Cindy Simcox of Riverton; Cathy Bartuksek of Las Vegas; Jolynn Maynard of Lund, Nev.; Beth Buzis of Evanston; Bruce Burnham of Manti, Utah; Ralph Tronstad of Rozet and Niki Beck of Gillette.

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Big Horn 100 Mile Ride

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Twenty-seven riders took to the trail over the Big Horn Mountains on July 14 for the 42nd Big Horn 100 Mile Ride.

Weather was more than cooperative as the riders made their way to the first vet check at Horse Creek on top of the mountain. Over the grueling course throughout the day, very few horses were pulled from the competition by veterinarians or by riders themselves.

Others completing the distance were Cindy Simcox of Riverton; Cathy Bartuksek of Las Vegas; Jolynn Maynard of Lund, Nev.; Beth Buzis of Evanston; Bruce Burnham of Manti, Utah; Ralph Tronstad of Rozet and Niki Beck of Gillette.

This was the first 100 mile ride for both Ralph and Niki, who finished with five minutes to spare, arriving at the finish line at 3:55 a.m.

The coveted Best Condition Award, meaning the horse most able to continue, was Greenbriar Al Jabal, ridden by first-place finisher Hayes.

Those completing the 75-mile distance were Bill Hobbs of West Jordan, Utah; Andy Brown of Midway, Utah; Paschal Karl of Rapid City, S.D.; Kelcey Young of Pukwana, S.D.; Christine Long of Pukwana and Ronda Eden of Laramie.

Myna, Lisa and Lyric were three generations riding together.

Cheri Hoffman of Lovell rode Sunrise’s Double Trouble, the first horse to recover to the ride criteria on the 25-mile distance. She was also awarded the Best Condition Award.

Other finishers were Connie Follensbee and Joan Campetro of Buffalo.

Head veterinarian for these rides was Lyle Bischoff of Powell, assisted by Allen Gotfredson of Otto and Irina Weese of Greybull.

Numerous volunteers made the ride possible, as did the land owners who gave permission for the ride to cross their property. BLM and Forest Service lands were also used for this event.

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