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Finish the 2010 Tevis Cup in Easyboots Contest
Standing Behind Our Easyboots
EasyCare Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of a new contest to promote the use of Easyboots at the 2010 edition of the Western States Trail Ride, otherwise known as the 54th edition of the Tevis Cup.
“Many endurance riders can only dream of earning their own Tevis buckle,” said Garrett Ford, EasyCare’s President and CEO. “Others may wish to add another buckle to their collection. I can certainly relate to that! This contest will afford any rider the opportunity to make those dreams come true.”
This unique program will pay the way for riders who compete in the event on July 24, 2010. Riders must simply complete the entire Western States Trail Ride wearing four Easyboots and EasyCare will reimburse the ride entry costs.
“That’s not all,” said Ford. “EasyCare will also provide the boots for the Tevis ride; the tools and equipment needed to apply the boots and the EasyCare staff will even apply the boots for riders.”
In order to qualify for the contest, riders are required to complete two AERC 50-mile events or one AERC 100-mile event in four Easyboots during the 2010 ride season before the July 24 Tevis ride date. Once competing riders cross the finish line at the Auburn Fairgrounds on July 24 or 25, 2010, and the celebrations have concluded, EasyCare will reimburse riders their entry fees.
The stakes are definitely in the favor of riders in Easyboots: the completion rate of horses in Easyboot Glue-On boots at the 2009 Tevis was an impressive 70% compared to the 50% average overall completion rate of all horses entered in the competition.
The annual Tevis Cup is among the most coveted 100-mile endurance races in the world. Started in 1955, the ride starts on the outskirts of North Lake Tahoe near the town of Truckee, California and ends 100 miles later in the Fairgrounds at Auburn, California. The course boasts a staggering elevation loss of 23,000 feet and elevation gain of 19,000 feet between the starting line and the welcome lights at Auburn.
Wendell Robie, an Auburn businessman who was dedicated to riding the trails in the Sierra high country, organized the first ride in 1955. At the time, few people believed that a horse and rider team could traverse the unforgiving trail of Lake Tahoe to Auburn in a single day. Each rider who completes the course today with a horse deemed ‘fit to continue’ is awarded the infamous silver Tevis belt buckle.
Finish the 2010 Tevis Cup in Easyboots Contest Entry Form
Important: before filling out this form you should already have:
- Entered the EasyCare 2010 Hoof Boot Contest
- Completed one (1) 100 Mile AERC sanctioned ride or two (2) 50 Mile AERC sanctioned rides
If you meet these two conditions, please proceed. If not, please complete these steps and return to the form. Feel free to contact us with questions at 800.447.8836
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Qualification Requirements
- Ride Tevis for Free Contest riders must be pre-entered in the EasyCare 2010 Hoof Boot Contest. All regular Hoof Boot Contest rules and awards apply.
- The horse must have successfully completed the entire ride distance of two 50 mile AERC sanctioned events or one 100 mile AERC sanctioned event in four EasyCare hoof boots in the 2010 ride season.
- All qualifying mileage must be at AERC or AERA sanctioned events.
- All qualifying mileage must be verified with the Hoof Boot Contest Verification Form. This form requires signatures from two other riders completing the event. The signatures verify that four EasyCare hoof boots were used for the entire distance of the event.
- Non-verified mileage will not qualify for the Finish 2010 Tevis in Easyboots Contest mileage qualification totals.
- Riders falsifying qualification results will be disqualified from the contest.
- All riders must mail or fax the Hoof Boot Verification Form to EasyCare no later than 30 days after each event. Forms received more than 30 days after the event will not be accepted.
- Contest Entry and Hoof Boot Verification forms will be posted online at www.easycareinc.com/cool_stuff/tevis-2010.aspx.
- Team Easyboot members must also have the required signatures from two other riders.
- There is no fee to enter the contest.
Contest Rules
EasyCare will reimburse the entry fee to the riders who successfully complete the 2010 Western States Trail Ride using four EasyCare hoof boots. The following rules must be strictly adhered to:
- EasyCare will reimburse only those fees associated with the basic entry and basic stall costs. EasyCare will not reimburse any late fee penalties or additional costs for award completion upgrades.
- EasyCare will provide four Easyboot Glue-Ons per horse as well as the glue and equipment required for application. Riders choosing a non Glue-On boot will be provided with the boot of their choice.
- EasyCare representatives must apply the boots. Exceptions may be negotiated with EasyCare representatives on a case-by-case basis.
- The boots will be applied at a pre-determined appointment, made through the EasyCare office. Boot application appointments will begin at 9 AM on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 and will conclude no later than 4 PM on Friday, July 23. Call 800-447-8836 for details.
- The boot application appointment must be made no later than Monday, July 19 at 5 PM. Appointment times will be made on a first come, first served basis.
- EasyCare is not responsible for any transportation or medical costs related to participation in the Western States Trail ride or any other associated events.
- Each horse must start the ride in four EasyCare hoof boots and must complete the entire ride distance in EasyCare Hoof Boots.
- EasyCare reserves the right to change, amend or cancel any rules pertaining to the Finish 2010 Tevis in Easyboot Contest at any time and at EasyCare’s discretion.
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