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<h2>TEVIS99 - Saturday, July 24, 1999 </H2>
<h3>One horse, one rider, one day, one hundred miles. </h3>
This California event attracts 250 riders each year. Starting south of Truckee, and ending at the fairgrounds in Auburn, the trail follows the old pony express route over the mountains.<BR><BR>
We intend to present photos and stories as the ride happens. Our first pictures should be posted on the Thursday before the ride, showing pre-race preparations, with more posted on Friday showing the vet-in, and scenes from the camp. Beginning Saturday morning we will be taking photographs as soon as the light permits, and posting them frequently throughout the day. Sunday will bring the judging for the Haggin Cup, awarded to one of the first 10 finishers. The Haggin Cup is awarded to the horse that is considered by the team of veterinary judges to be the one in the best condition. Last year the winner of the Haggin Cup was Ruby the mule.<BR><BR>
Most of the horses entering this endurance ride are arabian horses, as arabians have shown themselves to be the best suited horses for endurance. Many other breeds are also represented, though, including several gaited breeds and some ponies. There are also several mules entered every year, and they do extremely well.<BR><BR>
While many of the entrants are trying to be the first to finish, most are just hoping to finish within the 24 hours allowed. Approximately one half will finish. The other half will quit somewhere along the trail. <BR><BR>
Please visit the official <a target="_top" href=http://www.foothill.net/tevis/>home page</a> of the Tevis Cup Ride. <BR><BR>
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