On The Pegs July 2018 - Volume 3 - Issue 7 | Page 154

On The Pegs
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Impromptu Trials
At South Bloomingville, Ohio
Event Date: May 19/20, 2018
Article by: Stephanie Vetterly
For the past several years, a trials event has
been held in Sidell, IL as a fundraiser for Cross-
winds Equine Rescue, owned and operated
by Trials Inc members Mike and AnnMarie
Cross. Started in 2000, this non-profit com-
pany works rescuing and rehabilitating at-risk
horses, educating owners in proper care and
training, and has helped rehome over 160
horses. [More information can be found at
www.cwer.org
The event slated for Sidell, IL at the Cross-
winds facility was unfortunately cancelled due
to unforeseen circumstances. However, that
did not stop Trials Inc from continuing its love
of riding trials.
With short notice, and a whirlwind of rib-
bon, markers, and arrows, the team threw
together 8 sections nestled in South Bloom-
ingville, OH in the woods adjacent to the
Hocking Hills State Park area, and the site of
this year’s Vintage Cup competition to be
held in late October. This event was non-
points paying, and peer-checked, but gave
riders another opportunity for practice and
a fun weekend out riding. No gate fees were
required, but donations were appreciated in
order to help cover the AMA sanction fees for
the weekend.
Riders made 3 loops on Saturday, interrupt-