September 21-23, 2007
High Country Guest Ranch –
With a portion of the proceeds benefiting the American Quarter Horse Foundation and also a local charity
chosen by the committee, 90 riders gathered from 6 states to enjoy the weekend activities. According to AQHA Ride Coordinator
Brad Hauge from Spearfish, SD, the group rode approximately 8 miles on Friday afternoon, 25 miles on Saturday and concluded the trail
ride on Sunday after riding another 15 miles.
Evening entertainment and a fund raising silent auction capped off the day on Saturday
following an evening dining at the world famous Alpine Inn on main street
The South Dakota AQHA Trail Ride Committee for 2007 included Brad and Mary Kay Hauge, Spearfish, SD
and Clyde and Arlys Smith from
Story and Photos by Larry Larson