THE CHALLENGE IS ON

A big thank you to Fuzzy Logic for providing the custom riding pants for the challenge..I can hardly "weight"

Weigh in # 5 218 LBS WOO HOO ....60 lbs down the drain . One month to go and the heat is on .......however from the picture you can see unfortunatly not in the hills of West Kelowna .As you can see from the photo most of our training still remains in the snow which is much like running in sand therefore I believe it has been a great addage for Sexy Rexy's conditioning . Gotta run trails to conquer and mountains to charge

Month Four

March weigh

in@ 228 LBS

Two months to go and all us going well .....This promise I made is putting me through hell.... I grunt and I groan In this new gym that I own..... I am told it is for the better this sweat that I give..... I have heard a rumour it will determine how long I live ......This I am not sure as my horse is the judge..... I have had my fair share of landing in the sludge .....This riding I will master and learn to ride quick..... The fact I wear tights now makes me sick ........I have learned to canter ,to gallop and to trot learning to stay seated sure hits spot .....I now sit in the saddle with a smile on my face ......Anxious to get to my first Rock Creek Race .....I am curious to know and to learn my new fate Oh hey .....Did I mention I just pinched the scale at two twenty eight .

Prize package #4 : fifty dollar goft certificate from the Blade doctor

pledge form and prize entry

Month Three February weigh in @ 236 lbs

Yee haa riding down the home stretch to Rock Creek and feeling fabulous .Rexy is well under saddle and given'r all he's got .The Sensation Saddle has added a whole new level of riding in both confidence and comfort . The next step I imagine and as promised is getting fitted for orange tights Yikes ! any ideas

Prize package #3 : A white envelope containing a gift available for use by all who ride in the ERABC

SEE YAH IN MARCH

Month two Jan 15th January weigh in "9" lbs lost total now 30 lbs Rexy is well under saddle and his training and cardio are starting to show signs of great improvement .The Saddle that has been built and designed for him is a real work or art and looks and feels fabulous .three and half months left can it be done ?

Prize Package # 2 Gift basket from Pioneer Gourmet Coffee "THE RESULTS ARE IN"

Weigh in #1 Dec 15th total loss of "21" lbs

PRIZE PACKAGE #1

"Home Renovation Or New Construction Package"

A select group of industry leaders have combined their products and donated them to the ERABC for this special event .The value of this has not yet been totalled but I can tell you this all together is a prize package worth several thousand dollars and growing . Below are a few companies involved in this unique package.Start your wish list .

E-ROKO DISTRIBUTOR'S BG Painting And Renovation DS electrical services Lawrence J renovations Stay tuned more to come

CAN IT BE DONE ?

Can an absolute green rider and a fresh mature horse, under guidance and elite mentor ship, be ready (in less than six months) for a 50 mile ride on one of the toughest Endurance rides in B.C.? HOW IT BEGAN: On November 13th, at the AGM in the hopes to raise funds for ERABC through a donation made by Gail and Elroy, I decided to sweeten the pot by offering a bonus brought on by a chronic case of liquid encouragement. The deal was simple.Whoever purchased the Trailer Eyes, I would ride the fifty mile race at Rock Creek along with them. Below you will find the link to the ERABC media channel and witness my verbal catastrophe for yourself. This channel will also be used for updates and eventually used for displaying footage of our rides and events (it would be a good idea to bookmark it). http://www.youtube.com/user/endridebc?feature=mhum THE AFTERMATH: After waking up the next morning the reality began to set in. I was reminded by my wife with the question: Do you have any idea what you have gotten yourself into?

For most of you endurance riders I imagine you are saying 50 miles no big deal. The humorous point to ponder, is the fact, up until a week ago I didn’t even know which end of a halter was up. For those that know me I am sure it would be safe to say that my athletic build isn't at an all time high, certainly not ready to take on 10 miles let alone 50.

Second part of the equation is my mature horse "Sexy Rexy" (my wife purchased him for me for our anniversary) regardless of the condition he is in, carrying 278 lbs around the hills of rock creek is a pretty tall order especially for his first race.

MY PLEDGE AND YOURS In preparation for my first race I have been heavily (or should I say strongly) advised the weight should come off. I have no doubt in my mind that would be a wise choice for both horse and myself. Taking this to task whole hearted, I began my journey on Monday Nov 15th towards a massive weight loss of 78 to 80 lbs in less than 6 months. In hopes to further my fundraising efforts for the ERABC, I pledge and promise to you, to achieve the 200 pound mark and complete the Rock Creek 50 mile endurance race on May 2011. The pledge and encouragement I ask of you, is to consider the fact of a per pound monetary amount with everything raised going towards our ERABC club. Do what you can and don't worry about breaking the bank, everything counts. Also, if you could do me a big favour ? please make aware and let the folks you know (friends, family, co-workers and neighbors) to keep on eye on the progression (the more hits we have on our channel the better). That would be great!

The PLEDGE FORM can be found HERE or on our ERABC club site: www.erabc.com HAVE NO WORRIES :o) For some, completing this task may sound a bit over the hill, and allot to chew off. We are here to guarantee our first level of commitment and priority is: safety and security for both horse and rider.

Never have I pressed to convey this message as hard as I do now my friends "TO FINISH IS TO WIN"

THE TEAM Vet : Dr Gail Jewel

Nutritional Coaching: Dana johnson "Nickers Saddlery"

Barefoot Hoof Care Mark Makwich "Hoof Hearted"

Horse training and riding coach's

Tack and custom super heavy weight saddle being made by "Nickers Saddlery" Penticton B.C.

Funny thing I remember, Charlie Bateman calling me "a walking explosion". The irony now is I am heading down the trail hoping to become a walking implosion. See yah on the trail!

The stage has been set

"Sexy Rexy" looks like (the glad it's not butter guy) "Fabio" doesn't he? THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS PLEDGE

Elroy Karius - Kelkar Enterprises

Kati Hadden - Westwood Fine Cabinetry

Brenda Miskimmon - ERABC

Terre O Brennan - ERABC

Barbara Holmes Balmer - ERABC

Anne Mackay - ERABC

Dr.Mike & Cindy Columbia -Vet Services

Laura Jacques Cruise - LJC Designs

Otto Lohn - Okanagan Hardwood Floors and Tile

Brandi Anthony - Brandi's Brush Work

Bozo Gudljek - B.G. Painting and renovations

Louise Abbott - ERABC

Daphne Richards - Endurance Canada & ERABC

Colleen Gay-ERABC

Lana Halisheff -ERABC

Claudia Lane -ERABC Phyliss Madge -ERABC Kettle River Trails Gang Lynn,Del,Chris,Ross,Louise)

Karen Ellis -ERABC

Nellie Roukema -ERABC

Brittany Anthony

Sabrina Anthony

Dave Ronquist

Sherrie McFarland -ERABC

Fred Dzida - ERABC

Wyatt Laing -ERABC

Romana Van lissum -ERABC

Jay Michie -Changes Renovations and Painting

Peter and Katrin Leverman-ERABC

Gina Huber-ERABC

TO BE CONTINUED......