Welcome To the Shamrock Rides
RIDE SITE: The ride will be held on a private ranch southwest of Wheatland, Wyoming. This is the country that the famous bounty hunter, Tom Horn, traveled. The ride is scenic with high vistas and beautiful meadows surrounded by red buttes and tree covered hills. There is an abundance of wildlife as well. To get to the ride site, take Interstate 25 to Hwy 34 (exit to Laramie). Travel west for approximately 22 miles until you come to the Shamrock Saloon. Go one mile past the Shamrock and turn left (south) on Mule Creek Road. Stay right! Camp opens at noon on Tuesday, June 27th and will remain open until Tuesday, July 4th. Follow the road for eleven miles to the base camp. Base camp is a large, flat hay meadow next to a huge old barn on the right. There will be horse water available. We will have water for both people and horses. Ice will be available at the ride site on Saturday and Sunday. There is a large barn that will serve as the ride office. There is also plenty of room for portable corrals, high ties and electric fence corrals. Please park vehicles and trailers on the mowed areas only. THIS YEAR IT APPEARS THAT WE WILL BE HAVING A RECORD TURNOUT SO I AM ASKING PEOPLE WHO USE ELECTRIC CORRALS TO PARK ON THE SOUTH (LEFT) SIDE OF THE DRIVEWAY INTO CAMP AND SET UP CORRALS THAT ARE OF A REASONABLE SIZE ALONG THE UNMOWED AREAS. I ALSO WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF PEOPLE WOULD BE COGNIZANT OF HOW THEY ARE PARKING SO AS NOT TO BLOCK ACCESS TO THE REAR OF CAMP. THE BEST CASE SCENERIO WOULD BE FOR PEOPLE TO PARK IN ROWS WITH YOUR TRUCK FACING NORTH/SOUTH, LEAVING ACCESS LANES IN AND OUT.It can be hot or we can get afternoon thunderstorms, so plan for all types of weather. This is the final Shamrock ride so we will be having some special events/prizes. Plan to attend. We promise we will do everything we can to make your trip worth it.
VET CHECKS: Max Smylie, DVM will be the head vet. He will be assisted by Tom Currier, DVM and Glenna Hopper, DVM and Brenda Unrein, DVM. All vet checks will be back at base camp. We will vet most horses Thursday evening from approx. 5pm til 8pm and the remaining horses will be vetted Friday morning beginning at 6AM. We are going to start earlier on Friday so that you can beat the heat and hopefully any thunderstorms. Please make note of the starting times. If you will be arriving after dark on Thursday and plan to ride on Friday, there is a ride entry link above so that you can fill it out in advance if you would like. That will speed up the process in the morning so you can get vetted and be ready for the start. Please be sure to read the "Pre-ride information" as well.
*We will be having an 12 mile "fun/intro ride" on Friday, Saturday and Sunday The entry fee is $35. It will begin at 9am. Lunch will be included. If you want dinner on Friday and Saturday, the cost is an additional $10 per person.
All pre‑ride checks will be held in the morning before Saturday and Sunday's rides from 6:00am til all horses are vetted. The 55 mile ride will start at 6:30 am on Friday and 7:00am on Saturday and Sunday. The 30 miler will start at 7:30am on Friday and 8:00 on Saturday and Sunday.
FEES: The cost of the 55 miler will be $95.00 each day. The cost of the 30 miler will be $85.00. Non-AERC members will be required to pay an additional 15.00 fee. I will not be taking pre‑entries. You may enter when you arrive, but PLEASE CLICK ON THE "Pre-Register" LINK ABOVE AND LET ME KNOW YOU ARE COMING AND WHAT DISTANCES/DAYS YOU WILL BE RIDING so I can plan awards and dinners.
AWARDS & MEALS: We will have "happy hour" at 6pm (beer & wine provided) and the awards dinner will be held on Friday & Saturday night at around 6:30pm. All riders should be in by that time. Friday's menu will consist of baked ham, a variety of salads, scalloped potatoes, bread and dessert. On Saturday, we will have the famous Shamrock barbeque with chicken and ribs, brisket and all the fixins! Extra meals can be purchased for $10. (Even if you are a "veggie" , there will be plenty of salad/potato/pasta options for you to make a meal on both days) On Sunday, awards will be given out after the last horse is in. We will also have a "clean out your cooler/fridge" potluck for everyone who is staying til Monday. I have many nice awards for each day's ride, including awards for pioneer division for three day horse and rider teams.
I work very hard to put on a quality ride. I guarantee you a scenic, well‑marked trail, good vets, great food and nice awards. Come join us for a great weekend! If you have any questions, please call or email.