Dennis Maschmeyer Memorial Ride – 2025

Ride: Dennis Maschmeyer Memorial Ride

Ride Date: May 31-June 1, 2025

Ride Registration Opens: May 19, 2025 – Register HERE

Ride Registration Closes: May 27, 2025 at NOON

Location: Bruderheim, Alberta

Ride Organizer: Colleen DeVry – Nightwind Arabians

Ride Manager: Brenda Henrikson

Ride Secretary: Natasha Dombrosky

Veterinarians: Dr Nakiska Van Bergen DVM, Dr Taylor Sobchuk DVM

Ride Distance: Intro, 25, 50

CLICK HERE FOR RIDE POSTER

Trail:  Trail is a mix of 2 track and single track.  Terrain is through forested areas, pasture areas, and through sandy jack pine areas.

Ride Camp: We will be in a pretty level pasture field located directly off the highway.   There will be porta potties on site and horse water provided.  Good cell reception in camp.  Located 6 minutes from the Town of Bruderheim.  Dogs are welcome but CANNOT be off leash and are NOT allowed in vetting or crewing areas at any time.  Please ensure your dogs are placed inside your trailer when you are not at ride site.  Ride site is an active cattle ranch and residence, any dogs off leash or with excessive barking will result in immediate removal from ride site.  This is a no frills ride – no breakfast/lunch provided to riders or crew.  We will be hosting a potluck supper Saturday evening prior to the awards ceremony.  Should you wish to join us please bring a dish for the table.   RIDE CAMP OPENS FRIDAY, MAY 30th AT 2PM.

Directions to Ride Camp:  From Fort Saskatchewan (Hwy 21/Hwy 15 intersection) – take Highway 15 East (25 kms) to Range Road 202.  Turn North onto RR 202 and follow for 3.5 kms.  At the T-intersection turn right onto Highway 45.  Continue North for 5.5 kms, ride site will be on the left (watch for the big power lines).  Watch for ERA ride site signs along the highway.  Click for MAP TO RIDE SITE.