Ride and Tie World Championship in Truckee CA
Carol Ruprecht and Tom Gey of Santa Ana Heights compete in the 2002 Ride and Tie World Championship with horses Findefar and Freedom. The 35 mile relay spans rough mountain trails at altitude with alternated riding and running. Strategy and navigation on marked trails challenge teams as they pursue the Man and Woman defending champions Elaine Ruprecht and Tom Gey.
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Ruprecht
Joan
Ted Ruprecht
Carol
Gey
Elaine
Elaine Ruprecht
Ride and Tie Championships in Truckee California
The event at Eller Valley Ranch features a 35 mile relay race on Saturday. Competitors Carol Ruprecht and Tom Gey ride Findefar and Freedom, Arabian horses. Each team must have two humans and one horse, the horse aged at least five, with veterinary checks before during and after. Teams will tie their horse and switch riders at least six times, and horses cannot be moved forward by both team members simultaneously. Website www.rideand tie.org.
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Carol Ruprecht
Tom Gey
Santa Ana Heights
Truckee
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Freedom
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Truckee, CA
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