The Saddle Tramps will be joined by the Strays and ride Saturday, October 15th, at 8:15 a.m. from Flemington Park. The route, concocted by someone with a weird sense of humor, is called the "Hills of Tears" and will take on approximately 38 miles of mostly leg cramping hills, in preparation for the Horse Farm ride of the following weekend. A map of the route is attached. This should take about three and a half hours to complete. Be at Flemington at 8:00 a.m. for an on-time departure at 8:15 a.m........no names being mentioned here.

To find the Park, directions from I-75 as well as Hwy. 441 are as follows: Flemington Park is located at the intersection of C.R. 318 and C.R. 329 in Marion County.

From I-75 take the first exit past Micanopy, which is C.R. 318, and go three miles west ( go to the right after the exit ramp) to the stop sign at C.R. 329; turn right and very quickly turn left into the park.

From Hwy 441, just before Micanopy, take C.R. 234 to the right if you are coming from Gainesville. When you cross into Marion County, 234 becomes C.R.329. From 441 it is 8 miles south on 234/329, and just before C.R. 318 turn right into Flemington Park. If you reach the stop sign at C.R. 318, you've gone too far.

There are bathrooms at Flemington and a convenience store along the route. Bring a snack and plenty of water or sports drink.

Questions: call Melinda (352, 373-1023) home. For late calls cell: 373-1026

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