Registration is open!
Park in the large grassy field as this is ride camp. Do not park on the right side of the driveway as there are disk golf baskets in this multi-use park. There is plenty of space and some lovely old trees for shade. You may set up a portable paddock or hi-tie. There are no amenities other than a couple of porta-potties and a small pavilion. There is one spigot in ride camp for horse water. You may wish to bring horse water to minimize how much water you need to transport from the central spigot for your horse. Hoses available to fill buckets in crew area.
All rules of the preserve must be followed. Anyone breaking these rules may be asked to leave. Do not camp near any disk golf baskets that are located on the right side near the trees; stay on the left side of the road in the big field when you drive in. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash at all times and please do not bring them to dinner! No firearms!
A convenience store is located four miles away at the corner of Pioneer Trail and Sugar Mill Roads. If you require a stall, paddock, or electric hookup, you can make arrangements with Flying B Ranch and drive over to Spruce Creek the morning of your ride. Contact information for Flying B Ranch is 386-478-1244. Location is 686 North Samsula Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 about five miles from ride camp.
All vet checks are in camp. We have two different loops and will put various combinations together. The 50s will traverse both trails to create a 25-mile loop and then repeat each trail. The 25s will have two loops, and intro riders may select to ride either trail. The trail is barefoot friendly and is mostly single/double-track. Trails are multi-use, so you may encounter hikers, joggers, bicyclists, and children in various places, along particularly near the ride camp area along with lots of deer around the fields especially early morning and late afternoon. Also, never go on the permanently marked blue trails (bicycles). Avoid gopher tortoises as they often roam around and are protected in the state of Florida. GOPHER turtles are out, and should be protected!
Spruce Creek Spring Fling is sanctioned by AERC, SEDRA, and SERA.
Each day, an intro, 25, and 50 will be offered. In addition, a two-day 100 will be available for the really adventurous riders.
For the Ride & Tie/Equathon participants, there will be a 13- and 25-mile distance offered each day.
Dogs are welcome but MUST be on a leash at all times. You must pick up after your dog per county ordinances.
Please scatter manure and hay--really spread it! Remember that most preserve users are not horse people, so they don't appreciate coming across a pile of manure. Please do not leave LOTS of hay on the ground as it kills the grass.
All riders must wear a helmet when mounted. No exceptions.
Dinner will be provided for riders the night before you ride. Extra dinners are available for purchase on the registration form.
Generators must be off at 9:30 PM and may be turned on at 5:00 AM.
Friday
10:00 AM: Riders may arrive
3:00 PM: Registration opens
5:15 PM: Vetting begins
7:00 PM: Vetting ends
6:30 -7:00 PM: Dinner
7:30 PM: Ride meeting
9:30 PM: Generators off
Saturday
5:00 AM: Generators on
7:00 AM: Vet in for Saturday arrivals
7:30 AM: 50s start and 25s
8:00 AM: Intro's start or later in the day if you wish
2:30 PM: Tentative Awards for intro's and 25s
3:00 PM: Registration for Sunday riders
3:30 PM: Vetting begins for next day
6:00 PM: Vetting ends
6:30 PM: Dinner
7:00 PM: Ride meeting and awards (or later if all 50s not in yet)
9:30 PM: Generators off
Sunday
5:00 AM: Generators on
7:00 AM - Vet in for people arriving on Sunday or late Saturday
7:30 AM: 50s and 25s with 2 day 100s start
8:00 AM: Intro's start or flexible depature later in the day
2:00 PM: Awards for intro's and 25s (tentative)
?: Awards for 50s
Spruce Creek Spring Fling Endurance Ride
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