A brief shower Friday night lowered temperatures to unseasonable levels to begin the weekend events. Five 100 milers set out under a crisp starlit sky. Betsy Reeves and Karazanna Karisma were the first to cross the finish line in a time of 13:53. There was a tight race leaving the last check, with Darolyn Butler/Albanet and first-time 100 mile rider Mary Fields/Christiansen only ten minutes behind with 14 miles to go. However, the order of finish remained the same. Albanet was declared Best Condition with a score of 697 by head Veterinarian Denis Seymore.

Six-thirty was the start time for the 28 riders heading out on the trail for the 50 mile event. There was a close three way race the last half a mile with Mike Maul/Baskman’s Pecan, Michael Campbell/Solesta Sereya and Thomas Booth/Ibn Tamm-Rud going full out for the win. Michael Campbell and Solesta stumbled leaving the race to Mike and Thomas. Mike Maul riding, Pecan, was able to hold on to their slim lead and win in a time of 4:22. Thomas placed second with Michael coming in a minute behind to take third. The fast pace seemed to agree with Ibn Tamm-Rud as he was judged Best Condition with a 689. Rounding out the Top Ten were; "Quarter Horse" Sue Phillips/Double H, Russell Broussard/Werbors Sensation, Mike Jaffe/Lok Wyn Khantalib, junior Hillary Zeigler/Bab Sheeeba, Lynn Zeigler/Exquizete, Jan Wright/Bab Terah and Emily Page/Pepper. Twenty-two horses finished the ride.

The Limited Distance ride drew 31 teams for the 25 mile event. Tami Frederich riding Daca La Iris, was first to reach criteria and also awarded Best Condition with a score of 707. There were 28 finishers from this fine field of horses.