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Elmer Bandit Adds Another 60 Miles, Course Takes Toll on Competitors
by: Marsha Hayes
October 06 2008,
Article # 12846
Elmer Bandit, the 37-year-old Half-Arabian approaching the record for lifetime competitive miles, competed Oct. 4 and 5 in the Kansas Flint Hills Competitive Trail Ride north of Manhattan, Kan. Rocky conditions, steep climbs, and temperatures in the 80s combined to make it a tough weekend for many competitors--including Elmer. His completion time exceeded optimum parameters and he was awarded only mileage and completion points. "Elmer didn't ...
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