Thursday, August 04, 2011

Thistle Down Run horse event slated Aug. 20-21 near Frazee

Frazeeforum.com

August 3 2011

The Thistle Down Run endurance horse run will be held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21 near Frazee. There will be camping and endurance rides throughout the weekend.

Camping is available for $25 a night or $20 a night with two or more night's stay. Early camping is available so call ahead. There is a 15-mile novice ride for locals who would like to try the sport.

Local landowners Les and Pat Kertscher, Ron Kertscher, Vinton and Joyce Vogler and Scott and Lisa Piche have donated their land use for the Thistle Down Run for four years. There is hard work involved behind the scenes of the run including grooming the trails and keeping it new and exciting each year.

Location: Coming from the east on US Hwy 10 - 3 miles west of first Frazee exit/State Hwy rest area. Coming from the west on US Hwy 10 - 5.5 miles east of the Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn. Site is right off the highway on south side and will be marked. Info: Teresa and Dale Fett or Sandy Fett, 320-247-0433, or sandra.fett2010@gmail.com.

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