Author Archives: paulsidio

Things are going forward for the 2012 edition of this ride.  We have made a few minor changes on routing this year. Everything will  be the same for the first 86 miles. Then instead of continuing on the Ozark Trail … Continue reading →

Barry Cole and I have worked the past two  weekends on the Trail . Keith Kibler and a friend came from  Illinois to  help  one day.  We have covered about 65 miles of the rides route so  far. It is … Continue reading →

Here is the list of places we plan to have the vet checks.  I am using the mileage numbers on the Ozark Trail  map, and then putting ride mile (RM) numbers. So  the Start is at OT Mile12.5 RM 1. … Continue reading →

On Friday, January28th, I went out to  see how the  Trails Unlimited folks were getting along repairing the storm damage to the trail.  They had worked hard for almost a month and got a little over 7 miles of trail  … Continue reading →

Here are a few of the special Rules that will apply to  this ride. #1) You are pretty much on your own. Crewing, people food and water, horse feed, etc. You are pretty much on your own. There will be … Continue reading →

When we did the Ozark Trail Ride in  September, 2010,  we had zero  completions in the 75 and 100 mile rides. There was some talk that this trail was too  difficult and that a horse and rider team could not … Continue reading →

Well  we got through it.  One horse was treated for dehydration and fatigue. A couple others were given minor treatment after the ride. It was a really pretty place to  ride, and we could not have asked for a more … Continue reading →

We are sitting on go now. Trails are trimmed. Folks are starting to  show up. Stable gear Tack is here . John Nowell  will  be taking photos. Farriers will be here.  The hot tub is toasty  warm.  The weather should … Continue reading →