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| Clinton Smout, Program Manager
for Horseshoe Resort Riding
Adventures |
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Like a Sunday afternoon at the races the engines started in
unison and the fifth annual Ontario OUT OF DOORS ATV and UV
Test Ride Weekend began. Of course, this was after a morning
riding and safety course presented by Clinton Smout, Program
Manager for Horseshoe Resort Riding Adventures. |
This season’s lucky five winners and guests varied in
experience from seasoned riders to green novices who
had rarely, if ever, driven an off road vehicle. Training these
new riders proved effortless for Clinton, our chief instructor,
accompanied by his impressively experienced staff. Within half
an hour everyone seemed to be riding at the same level as all the
riders climbed steep hills, navigated bumps and attempted jumps.
After hours, our 10 test riders were treated to magnificent rooms,
soft beds and exquisite meals at Horseshoe Resort in Barrie,
Ontario. The resort staff was helpful and friendly and the hot tubs
found in each of our Parlour Suites were a welcome sight after a
long day on the trails.
The weekend’s weather began dry and windy. The dust was flying,
the engines revving and the adrenaline was pumping. Despite the
dust, there were big open smiles and resulting dirty teeth. When
the rain began the smiles just got bigger. The weather was going
to allow our riders to test these machines in a variety of conditions.
Test them they did! If you are considering the purchase of your
first ATV/UV or thinking of upgrading to another model, you will find
the following reviews by our winners to be invaluable. Come along
as they test ride the 2008 machines supplied by Bobcat, Can-Am,
Honda, Polaris, Suzuki and Yamaha.
For more photos of the event, visit OntarioOUTOFDOORS.com. |
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Good thing the machines were
bright, or our test riders would have
disappeared in their Dickies camo. |
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Disappear in Dickies new
Realtree® All-Purpose HD Camo |
Warmth and comfort are the keys to enjoying anything in the great outdoors and Williamson-Dickie Canada’s Big Game Series, now available in Realtree® All-Purpose HD camo, delivers exactly that. During the 2008 Ontario OUT OF DOORS ATV/UV Test Ride event, the weather was less than perfect with bouts of freezing rain and endless muddy trails. Our test riders barely noticed the cold damp weather thanks to the outerwear they donned supplied by Dickies.
Dickies outfitted our riders with Big Game 3-in-1 insulated parka and hunting pants. The outerwear is equipped with the company’s own state-of-the-art breathable, waterproof membrane. The three panel zip off hood and polyester double bonded fleece liner jacket offer ample protection and warmth for active outdoor enthusiasts. Having the option to use the outer shell and inner jacket together or separately makes this gear applicable to all seasons. Participants were faced with challenging tasks like riding through three feet of cold mud but the gear held up to the challenge. Overall, the testers were more than impressed with the performance of the Dickies gear.
“When I was covered almost head to toe in mud and water, it kept me dry” said Aaron Robbins. He also loved the jacket’s flexible layering features. Jason Bastedo, a veteran hunter, said, “I wore the Dickies gear hunting this year and it kept me very warm and dry.”
For more information on Dickies’ complete line and retail
locations check out www.dickiescanada.com or call 289-290-2100
or 1-866-614-1330.
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Horseshoe Resort
has so much more! |
Nestled on the outskirts of Barrie in picturesque Horseshoe Valley is Horseshoe Resort – the outdoor enthusiast’s playground with something for everyone! Situated on 1600 acres of majestic countryside, the Resort has forested vistas and steep ravines that provide for fourseason fun right at its doorstep.
Experience winter thrills at its best with dogsledding, snowshoeing, or snow-tubing in Thunder Valley, or ski down 24 alpine slopes, or across 34 km of groomed cross-country trails. From spring to fall, golf the 18-hole championship Highlands course or the 18- hole Valley course, rated one of the top 100 Resort Courses.
Popular adventure activities include mountain biking through lush forests, and year-round hiking or treetop trekking – high above the forest floor! Horseshoe Resort
Riding Adventures powered by Yamaha offers guided snowmobiling, or ATV and offroad motorcycling tours, with full riding gear and training provided!
For the young adventurers, Horseshoe Resort’s Kids Korral offers programs yearround for children 4-12 years of age, at rates as low as $28 per day for a half day during the winter, and $50 per day for the summer adventure camps.
After your adventurous day, you’ll thoroughly appreciate that The Inn at Horseshoe has 102 beautifully appointed rooms, an indoor pool and fitness centre, plus a full-service Spa & Salon to pamper you! Best of all, as all out test riders noted, you’ll enjoy excellent food at any of the Resort’s quality restaurants.
Visit www.HorseshoeResort.com for
more information on activities, rates
and packages.
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