2009 Annual Ride Information
October is just around the corner and that means it’s time to join the Whistlin’ Bit Saddle Club for their 61st Annual Invitational Ride. The ride will take place just West of Elkader this year. Thanks to the generosity of local landowners, we promise you beautiful countryside for your trail riding pleasure!
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009
Time: Departure at 11:00 a.m. SHARP! (Latecomers will be directed to the halfway point, so plan on arriving early).
Place: Approx. 8 miles west of Elkader off Hwy 56. Turn on Cannon Road to Drumlin Road. Watch for signs. Cost: Free will donation taken at gate |
There will be primitive camping available if you plan on arriving Saturday. Absolutely no ground fires.
Lunch, pop and snacks will be available at the halfway point at a reasonable cost by a local fund raising group.
They appreciate your support.
In order to ensure a safe ride for everyone, we ask that there be no alcoholic beverages on the ride,
no loose colts and no habitual kickers.
We welcome all saddle clubs and riders. Please feel free to share this information with others.
For further information, please contact any of our board members listed below or visit our website at www.whistlinbit.net. The saddle club also welcomes new members.
Hope to see you on the trail!
Board Members
Matt Mueller, President | 563-245-2334 |
Hollie Whittle, Vice Pres. | 563-767-4927 |
Julie Bergan, Secretary | 563-767-4315 |
Vern Schwartz | 563-933-4150 |
Bernie Kuhse | 563-880-6226 |
Danielle Koehn | 563-880-5060 |
John Tucker | 563-933-6051 |
Kris Lau | 563-964-2372 |
Whistlin’ Bit Saddle Club is not responsible
for accidents to riders, horses, or equipment.