Who will go to KY in June for the Safety Summit?

[FlightCheck]

We're all voicing our opinions here, there, and everywhere (as well we should).

So, who among us will be in KY? I've had the misfortune to be present at way too many of the crashes, and I want to be "part of the solution".

Bensmom and I will be driving up from Florida, along with a friend we have converted to "the dark side".

[yellowbritches]

I can't make it (Wedding of the Century that weekend :mad:), but I think the boss is very likely to go out. We have a client who wrote D and K a fantastic letter with some great insight that I would LOVE to go and maybe get involved with the safety committee as I think he has a very interesting way of thinking that might be useful...sadly, he's entered in Rubicon...so I don't know what he'll do.

[Mariequi]

For sure will go.

[QHEventr]

I'll be there in full force! Can't wait to see the turnout and possibly get some of our ideas heard. If the eventing community can truly work together on this one, we will certaintly prevail! We are a strong willed bunch, that we all know. We will find a way to help our beloved sport out of the hole that it has fallen into.

Johanna

[DLee]

Me!! :yes:

[Rt66Kix]

I'm in the St. Louis Metro area, and would love to go. Anyone want to carpool?

[Outfox]

I'll be there.

Was saving my miles for a trip with my family, but this seems to be a better use.

I am planning to pitch the "CPR/First Aid for Equestrians" course. Yeah, it's more of a grass roots effort, but I think it could still make a difference in our sport.

[LessonLearned]

I plan to be there. I will get to looking for flights soon!

[TB or not TB?]

Does anyone have a link for the specs? I would like to go but I need more info.

[JER]

I'm planning to go.

[canterlope]

I'll be there as well.

[Robby Johnson]

I'm supposed to go to a wedding in Florida that weekend but might opt out. Hey, JER, let's talk about this tomorrow! :D

[Fence2Fence]

I live here, so I have no excuse not to go.

[LISailing]

It would be great if they set up a webinar for those of us that can't be there in person. I would even pay to be on line in an effort to divert cost. Another plus side to this alternative for those of us a distance away is that USEA might be able to count these as energy savings points. Go green USEA!!

[mythical84]

I'm thinking about it. Should be very interesting.

[Auburn]

I will be there. This is too important, especially since I now live just down the road.

[Hannahsmom]

It should be easy enough to set up a Webex. I'm sure they provide one time services like that for a cost. And the meeting details could be linked to the USEA site.

To keep some sanity, it might need to be less interactive than a normal small group type of webinar. And unless some careful thought about phone placement and microphones in the room, every point would have to be repeated by someone with/near a microphone.

Someone needs to be monitoring the chat dialog of course so people attending thru their computers could post questions to the chat. Attending and participating in Webinars takes practise as well as very good meeting manners. :D I find the people 'in the room' can get going gangbusters and forget to think about whether they can be heard or are identifying themselves properly to people attending long distance.

I, for one, would prefer to do that vs. attending in person but I am trying to see if I can arrange time away from home to attend.

[cuonxc]

I'm going to try to go....if I can make it I'll bring my Exo vest so people can look at it.

[nowoncourse]

I'm working out the details at my end but am planing on going. Would love to carpool with someone from the Mont./How Co. area on MD.

[flutie1]

Planning on it.

Flutie

[bambam]

I am going to try to go- while the thought of another 16 hours in the car going to Lexington again so soon makes me want to yack, if I can make it, I will be there.

[Fallbrook]

It should be easy enough to set up a Webex. I'm sure they provide one time services like that for a cost. And the meeting details could be linked to the USEA site.

To keep some sanity, it might need to be less interactive than a normal small group type of webinar. And unless some careful thought about phone placement and microphones in the room, every point would have to be repeated by someone with/near a microphone.

Someone needs to be monitoring the chat dialog of course so people attending thru their computers could post questions to the chat. Attending and participating in Webinars takes practise as well as very good meeting manners. :D I find the people 'in the room' can get going gangbusters and forget to think about whether they can be heard or are identifying themselves properly to people attending long distance.

I, for one, would prefer to do that vs. attending in person but I am trying to see if I can arrange time away from home to attend.

Be sure to email and ask them to do this. I'm on call that weekend at cannot go, so I emailed and asked that the meeting be available via live webcast.

[talkofthetown]

We're all voicing our opinions here, there, and everywhere (as well we should).

So, who among us will be in KY? I've had the misfortune to be present at way too many of the crashes, and I want to be "part of the solution".

Bensmom and I will be driving up from Florida, along with a friend we have converted to "the dark side".

I think I'm tagging along:yes:

[J. Turner]

I would like to as I will already be in Cinci for a Malcolm check up at Cinci Childrens, however, having a child there might be a little bit of a distraction.

[Mudroom]

I'll be there.

p.s. It will need to be very well organized/facilitated in order to get people'e inputs in an efficient manner but also reach the point of some conclusions and actions. I am sure the USEA/USEF is planning it carefully. Many people are probably mentally preparing what they will say but it may be much more important to be ready to listen with an open mind.

[FoxChaser]

I have no excuse not to go, so count me in!

[CookiePony]

Me too. :)

[rp4241]

I'm going!

I called the USEA office 2 days ago to get more details and the lady I spoke to actually said that it had been so recently announced that she didn't even have any details yet. She said to call back in a few days...

~Rebecca

[ezmissg]

A friend, whose daughter competes, and I are trying to make arrangements to be there.

I believe a strong turnout is really needed to re-inforce the urgency of the situation as well as to convey participants' desire to be part of the solution, regardless of level/background.

Also, I don't mean to sound cynical, but -- if the POWERS THAT BE extend the invitation to everyone, but there is a low attendance, THEY can fall back on the excuse that "WE gave everyone a chance to participate, but in that absence, WE decided to ......"

[Bensmom]

I think I'm tagging along:yes:

Yes, she is!! :D :D

Flightcheck, talkofthetown, our newest member (who if she ever posts will be Are We There Yet?), and yours truly will be descending upon Lexington for the safety meeting and are quite excited about it! :yes:

FC -- we are going to need reservations, so if you are ok with where we stayed for Rolex, I'll book that on Monday. :)

I think it is fantastic that so many are planning to go! :)

libby

[BogyNme]

I think that is the biggest wedding weekend of the year, being 06/07/08...so I also have a wedding to attend. :(

Do you guys think it'd be worth it to try to just fly in for Sunday? (I live in Norfolk, VA)...I really want to come, but don't know if I can swing it.

Heather

[RunForIt]

I'm hoping to see an agenda - specific topics and goals for discussion and action - before committing to the cost of attending the summit. Definitely worth the money if specific action will result of the summit. :cool:

[TallyhoFarms]

Has anyone heard anything more about the agenda for the summit? I would like to attend but as I'm on the west coast it's a big commitment time and money-wise. Would love to get more info before booking a flight.
TIA =)

[RAyers]

John Staples will be going. We are going to prepare a presentation of our speed work. Based on our test at Greenwood, the GPS watches are going to provide a HUGE amount of data and open up some new correlations to what safe riding is.

[sm]

can someone make sure Denny's ideas are presented, see also his comments on speed. Posts 211 and 212, Denny responds in 212. Of course you might want to give Denny the heads up:


Denny's suggestions meanwhile are quick and easy and a complete no brainer (CDs should already KNOW this):

[Bensmom]

Information is up here on USEF's site:

http://www.usef.org/ContentPage2.aspx?id=safetysummit

and it has links to the registration page.

:D

[FlightCheck]

and the host hotel is already sold out :(

[groom]

and the host hotel is already sold out :(

I registered but did not/do not have time to mess with the room now - didn't even see a hotel link, actually.

Is it possible that USEF has held a block of rooms at preferred rates for us? If not, I vote all crash at D.O.C.'s. I'll bring beer.

[Bensmom]

FC -- I was working on the hotel we discussed earlier -- do we want Georgetown or the Lex one? Lex, right, since the meeting will be at the host hotel and not at the Park?

[LLDM]

I'm in. Just booked at the Lexington Radisson - which is right accross the street. Not cheap, but if I fly there's no rental car or parking. If I find some folks to drive with then I'll have someone to split it with.

I really hope they are serious about this.

SCFarm

[tommygirl]

I plan to attend. I am glad I live in Lex. I think it will be an interesting conference.

[pwynnnorman]

We're all voicing our opinions here, there, and everywhere (as well we should).

So, who among us will be in KY? I've had the misfortune to be present at way too many of the crashes, and I want to be "part of the solution".

Bensmom and I will be driving up from Florida, along with a friend we have converted to "the dark side".

I wish I could join you folks, but Melody jsut had her baby (Ted's got a new half-brother) and Chrissy is due a week before the conference, so I can't be far from home. :(

[TB or not TB?]

Oh man, I so want to go. I will have to think on how to get there.

[PhoenixFarm]

I'm working on the logistics nw for either myself or hubby to attend. We'd both like to attend, but I think we can only afford for one of us to go.

I hope I can make it work, because I think this is hugely important.

[tuppysmom]

I am planning to go. I may have to fly into Cinci and drive down so I can use miles. Does anyone plan to fly to cinci who might want to car pool?

[trotupsound]

I just signed up, who in Area IV wants to car pool? I'm in central Iowa...

[TallyhoFarms]

Will be heading from the West coast so the trip won't be cheap but I'm hoping it'll be worth it.

[Bensmom]

I'm actually getting our trip stuff booked today, but I just wanted to say that I think the tremendous response, and this just so far from the sliver of the sport's participants that are represented here and who have said they will come, is awesome.

For many of us, the trip won't be cheap and we will probably have to give up other things we had planned to do this summer to be able to afford to make the trip.

What a fantastic example of eventers truly putting their money where their concerns are :) Bravo to the leadership for making it an open forum and bravo to all the membership who will be rearranging things in their lives to be able to go. :)

Libby

[Robby Johnson]

Will be driving up with JER from Nashville.

[Bensmom]

Hey, you ROCK! :yes: Hmmmm -- can I still make you buy me a beer even tho you didn't need my bit? ;)

libby (who is very glad to be getting Involved again)

[HereandNow]

I live here and plan on going. If anyone needs a place to crash, being that eventers are a tight knit family--- I can offer my couch and I have some extra space. We should meet downtown for a beer or coffee one night--- let me know if anyone is in for some socializing and I will pick a place and a time!

[pinkdiamondracing]

Seeing as how the last party we had at Happy Dragon was such a success, how does everyone feel about my putting together something similar, say at Panera Bread or somewhere? I would be happy to make the arrangements. I think that it would be a good thing, then we could discuss the day's summit topics.

[Robby Johnson]

Hey, you ROCK! :yes: Hmmmm -- can I still make you buy me a beer even tho you didn't need my bit? ;)

libby (who is very glad to be getting Involved again)

Of course! I will holler at you before y'all leave. I might still need a bit but should have time to play around with the new one before I start reaching into "the bit bag!"

[Mudroom]

I am planning to go. I may have to fly into Cinci and drive down so I can use miles. Does anyone plan to fly to cinci who might want to car pool?


I live in Cincy so I could help, but I won't be going down until early Sat AM

[LLDM]

Discounted room rates are now available at the Radisson Hotel! Call them directly at 859-231-9000 and request the USEF Safety Summit rate.

This hotel is connected to the Hyatt (the sold out host hotel) by a skywalk and has a complimentary shuttle service to the airport - so no need for a car if you are flying in.

I got a great rate on a good flight - and there still look to be some available.

So - who else is coming again?

SCFarm

[RAyers]

Hey, Gnep has built and tested the collapseable table we designed. We need to get it a ride from the Colorado Horse Park to KY for the summit. It is an example of how fences can be built to be safe yet affordable. Will anybody around be able to do that? It is a full preliminary sized, working fence. Gnep is bringing it from his shop to COHP. The table is designed only to collapse when the face is struck.

Reed

[DizzyMagic]

Hey, Gnep has built and tested the collapseable table we designed. We need to get it a ride from the Colorado Horse Park to KY for the summit. It is an example of how fences can be built to be safe yet affordable. Will anybody around be able to do that? It is a full preliminary sized, working fence. Gnep is bringing it from his shop to COHP. The table is designed only to collapse when the face is struck.

Reed


If funds are needed to get it a ride, I'd contribute. I VERY much want to see this!

Emily

[pwynnnorman]

I'm wondering if those planning to attend are also planning to bring materials, documents, handouts, whatever with you?

I got to wondering this, in part, because I would assume that a review of who has already done what would be a part of the program (I just read the Dutch report on cardboard poles). I'm assuming there won't be any transcripts, but do you suppose someone will have a laptop and be taking notes for public consumption? Listing the ideas and comments that come up, taking census?

I know that some folks have new designs for jumps. Will such designs, including those of others, be presented? And what about the statistics? Do you suppose there will be a review of what descriptive data already exists? And what about breakout groups (I think I heard than mentioned)? What subjects would you expect those groups to focus on (like jump design, course design, ride responsibility, education, public relations, sudden traumatic syndromes, financing solutions, data collection and statistical inferences, etc., etc.)?

I guess what I'm asking is, if you are going, what are you expecting?

[RAyers]

pwynn,

I so agree!!!! I would hope this will be more along the lines of a real conference and not just a meet and greet. I would want breakout groups. I want topics to include funding, future Safety Reviews, current status of studies and ongoing work.

John Staples and I are preparing a presentation on the speed study. As I mentioned we will be sending a working prototype of a collapseable table.

Reed

[LLDM]

I'm wondering if those planning to attend are also planning to bring materials, documents, handouts, whatever with you?

<SNIP>

I guess what I'm asking is, if you are going, what are you expecting?

When I spoke to Ilse yesterday about the special hotel rates, she specifically mentioned that if I had a presentation, she needed it pretty soon in PowerPoint format. They will be providing these for everyone - I believe - and why they are asking for the $35 per person to help cover such costs.

The Agenda is a little more specific now, but not by too much. Howfully we will know more as it gets closer.

I am planning on bringing a laptop and the hotel has wireless. Won't have it the meetings - but will at night.

SCFarm

PS - Bump for GNEP's JUMP!

[RAyers]

Who is the contact of organizing the agenda?

Reed

[Bensmom]

I will have my laptop and will probably have it in the meetings, especially if the hotel's wireless is available.

I won't have a presentation, but am trying to get a proposal put together for a study -- working with a vet at UF, and will be looking for volunteers at the meeting.

Reed, if I send you what we are working on, can you help a clueless lawyer figure out how to design a study?

Libby

[LLDM]

Who is the contact of organizing the agenda?

Reed

I spoke with Ilse:

Ilse DehnerTravel and Events Manager(859) 225 - 6961 idehner@usef.org (idehner@usef.org)

I left her a message Friday and she got back to me yesterday. All I had was a hotel question, so NOT very important. She was the one who asked if I had a presentation. I would start with her. Send her what you have and let her direct you whomever else you need to speak with to get put specifically on the agenda.

After looking at the FEI link, it seems that the format for FEI presentations for the "Safety Committee" is Power Point. You have seen those, right?

If you guys need ANY help with that (Power Point presentation), I am happy to do that for you! Since I can't likely carry GNEP's jump from CHP to Lex on my back via VA. ;)

SCFarm

[LLDM]

I will have my laptop and will probably have it in the meetings, especially if the hotel's wireless is available.

I won't have a presentation, but am trying to get a proposal put together for a study -- working with a vet at UF, and will be looking for volunteers at the meeting.

Reed, if I send you what we are working on, can you help a clueless lawyer figure out how to design a study?

Libby

If you have a proposal - I will be happy to make a presentation out of it! That is what will get it into the hands of all the attendees! (From what I understand.) Of course the proposal will go to them in proposal format - but to everyone in a PowerPoint slide show.

SCFarm

[Bensmom]

Cool! We just have to flesh it out into a study and that is where I need the help of real scientists! :D

My vet buddy at UF has been involved with a couple of the incidents and would love to help us gather more info, but I need to pull together a proposal and gather volunteers and then we'll be ready to rock with it.

I can prepare a presentation for court, but am not sure how to structure a study, so if Reed and deltawave can help with that, then I'll get you everything I have and then we can have something worth presenting!

[adamsmom]

USEF/USEA to Hold Eventing Safety Summit in Lexington, KY

Summit will explore ways to make sport of eventing safer

In the wake of several serious accidents to riders and horses in eventing over the last few months, USEF President David O'Connor and USEA President Kevin Baumgardner have announced that there will be a Safety Summit held in Lexington, KY on June 7-8, 2008. (You can view a copy of their statement at http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/newsdisplay/viewpr.aspx?id=3054 (http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/newsdisplay/viewpr.aspx?id=3054).)
The goal of the Summit is to bring together all those concerned about the sport - riders, coaches, veterinarians, course designers, fans - in a quest to better understand what might be contributing to these accidents and to identify and agree on steps that can be taken to better protect horses and riders.
The Summit will be organized around four special discussion topics::

Qualifications (includes horse and rider qualifications, professional/amateur qualifications, FEI/national qualifications, proposals regarding loss or downgrading of qualifications, data collection and tracking, etc.)
Course Design (includes frangible/deformable jump design, prevention of rotational falls, optimal speeds, distances, format, data collection, etc.)
Education (includes rider and instructor responsibility, officials' responsibility, prevention, identifying and handling of dangerous riding, ICP, etc.)
Veterinary/Medical (includes short/long format, pulmonary hemorrhage, conditioning of horses, prevention of horse and rider injury, rider fitness, concussion management, data collection, etc.)


The Summit is open to everyone and we invite all to attend. You can register at https://www.usef.org/_AUAIFrames/SafetySummit/Default.aspx (https://www.usef.org/_AUAIFrames/SafetySummit/Default.aspx). Please visit www.usef.org (http://www.usef.org/) or www.useventing.com (http://www.useventing.com/) for more information.
All attendees are encouraged to submit ideas for improving safety. If your ideas are in formal presentation form (PowerPoint), please submit them prior to the Summit so that they can be included in the master presentations that will be shown at the beginning of each discussion group.
There is a room block for the USEF Safety Summit at the Radisson Hotel in Lexington, KY. Please call: 859.231.9000 for reservations.
Tentative schedule:
Saturday June 7:

8.30-9.30: Opening Assembly

9.45-12.00: Morning Group Discussions

12.15-1.00: Lunch

1.00-5.00: Afternoon Group Discussions
Sunday June 8:

9.30-12.00: Closing Assembly
We recognize that everyone in our sport is concerned with the safety of both riders and horses. So please join us with your best ideas at the Safety Summit.

United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. 4047 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40515 859-258-2472 webmaster@usef.org (http://www.mac.com/WebObjects/Webmail.woa/wa/default?aff=consumer&cty=US&lang=en&identifier=fisUmnpVDf4w50DL&src=wl#)



Here is the text of the email that went out on Monday for those who either didn't get it or didn't read it.

[colliemom]

Hey, Gnep has built and tested the collapseable table we designed. We need to get it a ride from the Colorado Horse Park to KY for the summit. It is an example of how fences can be built to be safe yet affordable. Will anybody around be able to do that? It is a full preliminary sized, working fence. Gnep is bringing it from his shop to COHP. The table is designed only to collapse when the face is struck.

Reed

If you can't find a free ride for it, I would suggest getting a quote for shipping it freight, and see if COTH BB folks would consider donating to cover those costs. I would contribute!

[displacedyank]

Whooo Hooo...I just got the okay from my GMO to fund my trip to the Safety Summit!!!! :) So count me in.

Bensmom...I'm a scientist so am fairly adept at study design. What do you need help w/?

[RAyers]

Cool! We just have to flesh it out into a study and that is where I need the help of real scientists! :D

My vet buddy at UF has been involved with a couple of the incidents and would love to help us gather more info, but I need to pull together a proposal and gather volunteers and then we'll be ready to rock with it.

I can prepare a presentation for court, but am not sure how to structure a study, so if Reed and deltawave can help with that, then I'll get you everything I have and then we can have something worth presenting!


I am happy to help. Just PM me and I will send you my email address.

Reed

[Bensmom]

Thank you!! On the way. :)

[ezmissg]

Wanted to bring this back to the top of the list again.

A friend and I are making the 7-hr drive together. She has a hybrid, so maybe the gas cost won't be too bad! :) It's a shame that the date conflicts with Area III championships.

Is it just me, or does it seem like the weekend can't get here fast enough? If nothing else, the subjects and feelings on this forum lately sure seem to prove that point. [I must admit I am somewhat concerned that, based on the tone here, it could turn into a "free for all" without enough constructive and thoughtful sharing and listening.]

I certainly understand any well-studied changes will take time, so my best hope is we all leave with the belief that truly effective and efficient plans are going to be implemented as quickly as is feasible.

So, who is going? When you registered, how did you "rank" the topics? And what are your hopes?

[annikak]

Myself and my DH are going now....

[Carol Ames]

I'd love to go :yes:, but, it takes so much advanced preparation :o:eek:for me to go anywhere; a vehicle which can carry my chair; t extra meds to take with me, plus now, extra oxygen; It's a lot to deal with ; and takes someone to pull it all together, deal with the motel, an accessible nonsmoking room, with a shower chair, if possible;and someone who, does not mind loading, unloading and pushing my manual chair; my powerchair gives me more freedom,/mobility, but requires a van with a lift:yes: ; so, if some good soul can put it all together;Neil,is unfortunately "out" of the horse:winkgrin: business, :no:as he calls it; though he will take me to the cdcta horse trials where I apprentice in show jumping;so, I will have to rely on everyones'reports from the summit:yes:;and at the cdcta horse trials, , please remember to wait for the whistle, and jump clean!:winkgrin:

[Carol Ames]

I'd love to go , but, it takes so much advanced preparation for me to go anywhere; a vehicle which can carry my chair; t extra meds to take with me, plus now, extra oxygen; It's a lot to deal with ; and takes someone to pull it it all together, deal with the motel, accessible nonsmoking room, with a shower chair, if possible;and someone who, does not mind loading, unloading and pushing my manual chair; my powerchair gives me more freedom,/mobiity, but require s a van with lift ; so, if some good soul can put it all together;Neil,is unfortunately "out" of the horse business, as he calls it; though he will take me to the cdcta horse trials where I apprentice in showjumping;so, I will have to rely on everyones'reports from the summit;and at the cdcta horse trials, , please remember to wait for the whistle, and jump clean!

[CookiePony]

Now I can't go! I volunteered to help with a non-horsey thing and it got scheduled for Sat the 7th. :(

[tuppysmom]

I have my ticket to fly!

[mellsmom]

Would anyone like to car pool? I am taking friday and Monday off, but could return Sunday pm. leaving from Richmond, va. Can also make a stop at the Va horse Center and pick up someone from No Va if you are coming that way. Would like to leave Friday after am feed, so that i can get in early enough to do something in town. Would be happy to stay and leave Monday am as well. Just depends on what people going with want to do. i really don't want to drive alone.

[Mariequi]

Looking forward to seeing y'all.

[Mudroom]

THIS IS COVERED NOW. THANK YOU!

Coming from VA and want money for fuel?

I have a friend looking for someone to haul an empty 2H BP trailer from VA to OH/KY

Details are:

Hi,
Is there anyone who is coming to Lexington, KY or the Cincinnati area from the
VA horse park in the near future???
I need a 2-h, BP trailer hauled from a dealership in Ruckersville, VA.
I can meet someone in Lexington, KY or Cols., OH or Cincinnati.
I'll pay fuel + extra $$ for your time.
Thanks,
Carla

[Rt66Kix]

Does anyone have any ideas how many people are attending? I'm driving down from the St. Louis area tomorrow morning with Zagafi. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Do we have any plans for a COTH get together on Saturday night? If not, I'm sure the main hotel has a lounge/bar. Maybe there right after the summit lets out for the night?

[flutie1]

Does anyone have any ideas how many people are attending? I'm driving down from the St. Louis area tomorrow morning with Zagafi. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Do we have any plans for a COTH get together on Saturday night? If not, I'm sure the main hotel has a lounge/bar. Maybe there right after the summit lets out for the night?

The last I heard (yesterday) was 130 registered.

[ezmissg]

Does anyone have any ideas how many people are attending? I'm driving down from the St. Louis area tomorrow morning with Zagafi. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Do we have any plans for a COTH get together on Saturday night? If not, I'm sure the main hotel has a lounge/bar. Maybe there right after the summit lets out for the night?

Hey, R6K!

I was wondering the same thing. I'm coming with a friend, and we are staying at the Radisson.

The agenda says Saturday ends at 5pm, and ABC begins coverage for the Belmont at 5:30pm (I'd think post time is probably around 6pm ET). So, we'll be making a dash for a hotel bar with a big TV to watch the race. :)

I'd love to finish a great day of meetings with a safe Belmont run and a Triple Crown winner (particularly while being in Lexington)! :D

It might convince me that our karma is about to turn! :lol::yes:

[Rt66Kix]

The agenda says Saturday ends at 5pm, and ABC begins coverage for the Belmont at 5:30pm (I'd think post time is probably around 6pm ET). So, we'll be making a dash for a hotel bar with a big TV to watch the race. :)

I'd love to finish a great day of meetings with a safe Belmont run and a Triple Crown winner (particularly while being in Lexington)! :D

Sounds like a plan to me. Radisson Bar, after we end for the day, cocktails and cheering and comradity!

Hopefully we'll have name tags so we can figure out who is who!

[Outfox]

Can you imagine all the people from the meeting trying to jam into a small hotel bar? It may be the inevitable.

Look forward to putting some faces to this bulletin board.

[tuppysmom]

On the plane in the am for a 10 hr trip. Yep, more faces to more names. Learn as much as possible at the Summit. Watch the race. Visit. Fly home. That's my weekend!

[Bensmom]

tuppysmom -- sent PDR a note -- couldn't remember if I had responded to her question about Sunday morning or not! So, I did again -- looking forward to seeing you guys Saturday morning!

Libby (who has to leave early and hasn't started packing YET)

[ezmissg]

Sounds like a plan to me. Radisson Bar, after we end for the day, cocktails and cheering and comradity!

Hopefully we'll have name tags so we can figure out who is who!

Can you imagine all the people from the meeting trying to jam into a small hotel bar? It may be the inevitable.

Look forward to putting some faces to this bulletin board.


Well, at least I know to look for a "Barb"! ;)

So, YAY! It's a date!

SAFE TRAVEL TO EVERYONE!!!

[LAZ]

I have signed up to come--but we had horrible storms tonight and I've got property damage that is going to need attention tomorrow or I'll lose the siding on the west side of my barn. It even blew a horse trailer off it's blocks and moved it about 3 feet in spite of having the wheels chocked! We got off lucky--80 MPH shear winds all around us, blew two semi's off the road just east and just west of us. Lots of barns and trees down in the immediate area. My hay guy had a barn collapse on his farm equipment on the road that is my north boundry.

Scary stuff....