Saturday, August 19, 2023

Midnight led the way for Tevis Cup Sweep Riders

Gtgazetette.com - Full Article

Gazette staff
Aug 17, 2023

This is the second year Cool resident Kelly Turney has ridden her horse Midnight as a member of the Sweep Riders for the Tevis Cup.

Sweep Riders are a team of volunteers that ride 4-27 mile sections of the Tevis trail after the last competitor goes through the Sweep Riders' assigned section. The Sweep Riders are responsible for assisting competitors should they have an accident, injury, illness or become separated from their horse. One or more members on the team is a HAM Radio operator and will notify Net Control if there is a problem on the trail. Then appropriate emergency veterinary or medical assistance will be dispatched to their location, while the Sweep Team waits with the rider...

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https://www.gtgazette.com/lifestyles/entertainment/midnight-led-the-way-for-tevis-cup-sweep-riders/article_fdfbd1e0-36f0-11ee-b6ec-fbbeeeddd36b.html

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