Saturday Aug 04 2012
Tevis Cup 2012
By: Photos by Michael Kirby/Auburn Journal
Michael Kirby/Auburn Journal
Hannah Pruss of Piedmont South Dakota was the first rider out of the Robinson Flat checkpoint Saturday morning. Pruss was in eighth place at press time Saturday evening. This was Pruss' third Tevis Cup Ride.
Hannah Pruss of Piedmont South Dakota was the first rider out of the Robinson Flat checkpoint Saturday morning. Pruss was in eighth place at press time Saturday evening. This was Pruss' third Tevis Cup Ride.
Michael Kirby/Auburn Journal
Dillon Thomas,13 of Cool waits as his horse OKY goes through the vet check at Robinson Flat Saturday morning. Thomas is a junior rider who was sponsored by and was riding with his mother Luanne Thomas.
Dillon Thomas,13 of Cool waits as his horse OKY goes through the vet check at Robinson Flat Saturday morning. Thomas is a junior rider who was sponsored by and was riding with his mother Luanne Thomas.
Michael Kirby/Auburn Journal
Lisa Ford of Durango CO left Foresthill after a one hour hold and vet check in third place Saturday afternoon. Ford was only two minutes behind Garrett Ford and Heather Reynolds. Ford finished the ride second to her husband Garrett Ford.
Lisa Ford of Durango CO left Foresthill after a one hour hold and vet check in third place Saturday afternoon. Ford was only two minutes behind Garrett Ford and Heather Reynolds. Ford finished the ride second to her husband Garrett Ford.
Michael Kirby/Auburn Journal
Sally Toye of the United Kingdom ran with her horse after leaving the Robinson Flat checkpoint Saturday morning.
Sally Toye of the United Kingdom ran with her horse after leaving the Robinson Flat checkpoint Saturday morning.
Michael Kirby/Auburn Journal
Heather Reynolds leaves Robinson Flat riding in third place. Reynolds won the Tevis Cup in 2003. Exchanging first place positions with frontrunner Garrett Ford all day, Reynolds pulled at Francisco's.
Heather Reynolds leaves Robinson Flat riding in third place. Reynolds won the Tevis Cup in 2003. Exchanging first place positions with frontrunner Garrett Ford all day, Reynolds pulled at Francisco's.
Michael Kirby/Auburn Journal
Auburn's Hal Hall started riding the Tevis in 1969 as a junior rider. Hall has three first place Tevis Cup finishes and has also been awarded the Haggin Cup three times throughout his 28 Tevis finishes.
Auburn's Hal Hall started riding the Tevis in 1969 as a junior rider. Hall has three first place Tevis Cup finishes and has also been awarded the Haggin Cup three times throughout his 28 Tevis finishes.
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Kevin Myers (C) of Durango CO. leads a group of riders outside of Robinson Flat Saturday morning. Myers was in third place as of presstime.
Kevin Myers (C) of Durango CO. leads a group of riders outside of Robinson Flat Saturday morning. Myers was in third place as of presstime.
Michael Kirby/Auburn Journal
Kevin Myers of Durango CO listens to vetinarian James Kerr as he describes the condition of his horse at the Robinson Flat checkpoint.
Kevin Myers of Durango CO listens to vetinarian James Kerr as he describes the condition of his horse at the Robinson Flat checkpoint.
Michael Kirby/Auburn Journal
Lisa Ford(L) and Garrett Ford(R)celebrate at the finish line Saturday night in Auburn. The Fords finished the Tevis Cup with first and second place finishes. Garrett Ford finished fifth last year and this is the second Tevis Cup ride for Lisa Ford. The Ford's are married and live in Durango CO.
Lisa Ford(L) and Garrett Ford(R)celebrate at the finish line Saturday night in Auburn. The Fords finished the Tevis Cup with first and second place finishes. Garrett Ford finished fifth last year and this is the second Tevis Cup ride for Lisa Ford. The Ford's are married and live in Durango CO.
Michael Kirby/Auburn Journal
Garrett Ford leaves the Foresthill checkpoint Saturday afternoon. Ford and Heather Reynolds were tied for first place. Ford went on to win the 2012 Tevis Cup finishing at 10:05 Saturday evening. His wife Lisa Ford finished second.
Garrett Ford leaves the Foresthill checkpoint Saturday afternoon. Ford and Heather Reynolds were tied for first place. Ford went on to win the 2012 Tevis Cup finishing at 10:05 Saturday evening. His wife Lisa Ford finished second.
Michael Kirby/Auburn Journal
UC Davis technician Teri Joseph draws blood from Heather Reynold's horse Stirgess for a study on blood gasses, electrolytes, and blood chemistry. Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic also was involved in the study. All the horses in this years Tevis Cup participated.
UC Davis technician Teri Joseph draws blood from Heather Reynold's horse Stirgess for a study on blood gasses, electrolytes, and blood chemistry. Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic also was involved in the study. All the horses in this years Tevis Cup participated.
Michael Kirby/Auburn Journal
Marcia Hefker of New Mexico gives her horse Cita a water bath after reaching the Robinson Flat checkpoint 36 miles into the ride. Hefker was the first rider into Robinson at 9:30am.
Marcia Hefker of New Mexico gives her horse Cita a water bath after reaching the Robinson Flat checkpoint 36 miles into the ride. Hefker was the first rider into Robinson at 9:30am.
Michael Kirby/Auburn Journal
Garrett Ford of Durango CO leaves the Chicken Hawk/Volcano gate and go checkpoint Saturday afternoon. Ford was steady in first place for most of the day and finished the 2012 Tevis Cup first at 10:05pm Saturday night.
Garrett Ford of Durango CO leaves the Chicken Hawk/Volcano gate and go checkpoint Saturday afternoon. Ford was steady in first place for most of the day and finished the 2012 Tevis Cup first at 10:05pm Saturday night.
The 57th annual Tevis Cup Ride started 209 riders early Saturday morning in Robie Park outside of Truckee. One hundred miles later these same riders will try to cross the finish line in Auburn's Gold Country Fairgrounds McCann Stadium. The race that began in 1955 as Wendell Robie proved the trail could be conquered in the modern era. The ride is now a historic endurance test and a remarkable accomplishment for horse and rider. Hundreds of volunteers assist the riders in their quest along the trail. This years Tevis Cup was won by Garrett Ford.