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GENERAL INFORMATION

 
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Interested in helping to support this event and our sport in general here on the west coast? Check out the SPONSORS page for more information about sponsorships, advertising and other ways to help this event and promote your ranch or business!

Special Activities, Dinners and other Social Events can be found on the SCHEDULES page.

 

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DIRECTIONS

Take Highway 99 to Fresno
Take Herndon off-ramp (north side of Fresno)
Go East on Herndon across railroad tracks
Turn left on N. Weber (immediately after RR tracks) to RamTap gate.

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LODGING

Garden Inn & Suites
(our host hotel)
4949 N. Forestiere Ave
Fresno
559.277.3888

Red Roof Inn
5021 N. Barcus Ave
Fresno (Shaw & 99)
559.276.1910
800.843.7663

Holiday Inn Express
5046 N. Barcus
Fresno (Shaw & 99)
559.277.5700

Days Inn
1101 N. Parkway Dr
Fresno
559.268.6211
800.329.7466

Motel 6
1240 N. Crystal Ave
Fresno
559.237.0855
800.4 Motel 6

Comfort Inn
5455 W. Shaw Ave
Fresno
559.275.2374
800.335.1868

Best Western Parkside Inn
11415 W. Olive Ave
Fresno
559.237.2086
800.442.2284

 
Wendy Mattos

Wendy Mattos looks where she's going as she guides Lil through an obstacle at Ram Tap, 2007. Navigating for Wendy is Desiree Beem.
(Photo by Debra Smith)

 

 

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CAMPING

Camping on grounds is $25 for the event.
Volunteers camp for FREE!
Showers available.
No hookups.
(Competitors, use your entry form for camping fees.)
To order a camping space, download our CAMPING & MEALS FORM, and mail to our Secretary (for name & address, click here)
The Camping & Meals Form is a .PDF, and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view - if you don't already have Reader, you can download it here:
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DOGS

Dogs MUST be kept on leash at all times.
Well mannered dogs are great.
Management has the right to ask to have dogs removed from the grounds.
$100 fee for dogs not on leash.

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MOTORIZED VEHICLES

Motorized vehicles will be restricted – roadways and parking lots only. Only Official and Handicapped vehicles will be allowed on course. A shuttle will be provided to the hazard area all day on Friday.There will be no official course walk.

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FOOD & MEALS

Food will be available on the grounds.  Meals are free to volunteers - check out the VOLUNTEERS page.

Breakfast on Fri, Sat and Sun:  Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, hot cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, assorted baked goods, hot and cold cereals, and dried and fresh fruit will be served buffet style.  ($5 in advance, $7 on site)

Lunch on Fri, Sat and Sun:  Grilled Hamburgers (with sliced cheese, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced red onions, sliced pickle, mayonnaise, mustard & Ketchup), Italian Sausage Sandwich w/ Peppers & Onions , fruit cup, and homemade red potato salad.   ($9 in advance, $12 on site)

Thursday Dinner Italian Buffet: Penne Marinara with Meatballs, Penne Pasta Primavera Alfredo, Fresh Vegetables in a White Wine Cream Sauce, Grilled Italian Sausage Bites with Peppers and Onions, Tossed Garden Green Salad, Rolls & Butter.    ($15, must be pre-ordered)

Friday Dinner BBQ Buffet:  Barbecue Tri-Tip, Barbecue Chicken, Ranch Style Beans, Tossed Garden Green Salad, Macaroni Salad, rolls & butter.  ($25, must be pre-ordered)

Saturday Candlelight Dinner: Mesculin Walnut Salad (with candied walnuts, dried bleu cheese crumbles, raisins, and vinaigrette dressing), Braised Pan Roast Beef with Mushroom Sauce, Chantilly Chicken, Vegetarian Entree, Roasted Garlic & Spinach Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Almandine, Rolls & Butter.  ($30, must be pre-ordered)

For more information on scheduled meals (social activities!), check out the SCHEDULES page.

Competitors can order meals on their entry forms.  To order additional meals later, and for non-competitors, download our CAMPING & MEALS FORM , and mail to our Secretary (for name & address, click here):

The Camping & Meals Form is a .PDF, and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view - if you don't already have Reader, you can download it here:
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WEATHER

Fresno in the spring has unpredictable weather. Come prepared for everything from 40 degrees to 90 degrees, with rain, sun or snow - occasionally all in one day! The Head of Jury will determine if rainware is acceptable for dressage and cones. The decision will be announced and posted.