Southeast MN

June 19-20, 2021 - Preston, MN

SAT: 50E/25LD/25C SUN: 25LD/25C/15N

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Ride Information

Ride Name	Southeast MN
Ride Dates	June 19-20, 2021
Facebook Event	facebook.com
Ride Manager	Theresa Meyer
RM Email	Email hidden; Javascript is required.
RM Phone	(763) 753-5236
Co-Ride Manager	Victoria Robison
Co-RM Email	Email hidden; Javascript is required.
Co-RM Phone	(507) 273-4626
Registration Type	Pre-registrations required
Registration Link	mndra.com
Email Registration to:	Email hidden; Javascript is required.
Mail Registration To:	Theresa Meyer 3028 181st Ave. NW, Cedar, MN 55011 Map It
Sanctioned by	UMECRA, MnDRA, AERC & AHA
Ride Camp Description	Camp is in a campground Camp is on public land.
Ride Camp Location	Forestville State Park Filmore County 5 South to County 118 Preston, MN 55965 Map It
Ride Camp Directions	There is only one common entry point for the horse camp which is on the west side of the park. Use Filmore County 5 South to County 118. Do not attempt to enter the park from any other road.
Reservations Link	stayatmnparks.com
Fees Required	Camping Fee - Paid to Park Vehicle Fee Horse Trail Pass Fee
Camp site information	Reserveable sites offered Sites reserved through land owner (ie DNR) Alternate location camping is available
Onsite Amenities	Potable water on site Showers nearby. Pit toilets. Dump Station on site Garbage collection on site Cell service is poor
Dogs & Generators	Dogs allowed Generators allowed within specified hours only
Camping - add'l information	Hot showers are located in the people camp, a short drive away. Reservations can be made at 120 days in advance. Phone 1-866-857-2757 or http://www.stayatmnparks.com There is an additional fee for each campsite reserved. If no reservations are available you can wait until closer to ride date – there always seems to be cancellations — or stay at the nearby Maple Springs Campground adjacent to the park. (You will have to haul in.)
Horse Containment	High-lines - required Electric pens allowed
Horse Containment Information	Pens must be contained within the high-line area only. Do not use pen on the side of your trailer. Only tie horse to the trailer to saddle and unsaddle.
Meals Information	No access to food - bring your own
Nearest Gas Station/Store	Wykoff Short Stop, 104 E. Front Street, Wykoff, MN
Nearest Hospital	Mayo Clinic Hospital, St Mary's Campus, 1216 2nd. St. SW, Rochester, MN 55901
Nearest Equine Veterinarian	Bluff Country Equine Center, 29161 Wilson Frontage Dr, Winona, MN 55987
Trail Characteristics	Out & Back Two-way Traffic Loops Water crossing - below the knee Water crossing - above the knee Large bridge decks Small bridge decks Riding on Gravel roads Mild Rocks Two-Track Mild elevation changes
Trail Description	The park has 18 miles of limestone trail. Shoes or boots highly recommended. Terrain consists of hills threading through hardwood forests with 7 water crossings.
Vet Checks	All checks in camp
Number of Holds (50-60)	3 Holds
Any other information or comments?	Watch for virtual ride meeting notifications via email & Facebook. COVID restrictions may be in place – masks in vet area, timer and office area. Ride packets distributed at secretary area. Sorry – no Potluck Saturday night.

Ride Announcements

SE MN Campsites are full but…

Theresa Meyer April 6, 2021 No Comments

There are always cancellations closer to the ride. Many are advertised on the MnDRA facebook group. Please join that group if you haven’t already or check back at the FB event page.