Find it at the ride calendar at AERC.org (Northeast Region) or here is a link to the ride flyer:
https://aerc.org/static/rideFlyers/2021BlackhorseStomp.pdf
Wednesday, 10 March 2021
NE: The Blackhorse Stomp is a GO!
This is a 50-mile-only ride set for May 1 at Camp Bethel in Fincastle, Virginia.
2021 Rides approved in California, Virginia, Oregon and Texas!
PS: Twenty Mule Team 35/65/100 approved for April 10 in Ridgecrest, CA
NE: Old Dominion No Frills 30/55 approved for April 16 & 17 in Star Tannery, VA
NW: Still Prineville Weekend Pioneer 25/50/55/75 in Prineville, OR
CT: Last Hoorah! 25/50 in Cleburne, TX
NE: Old Dominion No Frills 30/55 approved for April 16 & 17 in Star Tannery, VA
NW: Still Prineville Weekend Pioneer 25/50/55/75 in Prineville, OR
CT: Last Hoorah! 25/50 in Cleburne, TX
See details at the AERC Ride Calendar:
https://aerc.org/rpts/Calendar.aspx?csID=322589#flag
Tuesday, 15 September 2020
W: Virginia City 100 Cancelled
September 15 2020
It is with a very heavy heart that I am sending this notification. Cancelling a ride which has run for the past 52 continuous years is not a decision to be made lightly. Unfortunately, the continued air quality in Virginia City and the surrounding areas has been averaging over 150+ AQI (unhealthy) for the past 5 days straight and the forecast is not showing any significant improvement for the coming weekend. I am just not willing to host a ride in potentially unsafe conditions. None of us want to ask that of our equine partners, and I also don't want all of our riders and volunteers having to be outside for long extended periods of time either.
This was a difficult decision to make as there is always a chance things could change and clear up unexpectedly. We had two riders (Lou Smith-Egstrom and Pat Chappell) who were riding for their 20th buckle this year. We had riders coming from smoke-free areas who did not have the long-term exposure concerns. If NASTR had been able to host the ride, it would have made Virginia City 100 the longest continually running 100-mile event, but unfortunately the same fire gremlin which made Tevis cancel on THEIR 53rd year in 2008 is also attacking our ride. 🙁
But for every wonderful and good reason we wanted to continue to put on the ride (numbers were never a concern thanks to some generous sponsors), the decision to DO RIGHT has remained clear even if it does not make it any easier. I was hopeful the air quality might improve and have pretty much given myself an ulcer checking and rechecking and looking at all the different forecasts and websites, but I'm just not seeing the numbers that I want to see to feel comfortable moving forward.
For all of our riders - we are offering you the opportunity to receive a full refund. Please contact me ASAP if you would like to donate a portion of your entry to help offset some of the expenses incurred. It is not required, but is appreciated. I expect to have processed all refunds by end of day Friday, Sept 18th.
We appreciate your continued support and patience. Our riders and volunteers really are the BEST! We hope each and every one of you will be able to join us NEXT year for Take-2 of the 53rd Annual Ride. We'll see you September 18, 2021!
With regrets,
Crysta Turnage
VC100, Ride Manager
NW: Lava Cast Cancelled
September 14 2020
Hello Riders!! With a heavy heart, I need to let you all know that the Ride on September 26 has been CANCELED Due to the smokey conditions. I can not put the horses or riders in jeopardy. I will be refunding those who have paid on Pay Pal and if you have sent a check i will shred them unless you want them back. Please let me know if you want something different, this process will start this evening.
On a good note we have started the sanctioning for next year!! Holly and Les Rouska will be joining the RIde Manager Team. Thank you Paula for all your help and support the last 2 years! We will be offering a 2 day ride with a 75/80 on saturday!!!
Even better news!!! We are offering a Virtual Ride that will be starting on Sept 26th!!! I had planned a 50 mile challenge, but wanted your input if you would like it to be 100 miles with a longer completion time?? More details coming soon!! It will be fun to see all the fun trails you do! But make sure your horse is ready to be ridden after all this smoke.
Sooooo we will see you at Autumn Sun and or The Prineville Ride!!!! Be safe out there!!!
Suzy Zurcher RM
Sunday, 13 September 2020
W: Virginia City 100 - The Ride is a GO!
The Nevada All-State Trail Riders are eagerly anticipating hosting the dedicated group of riders and volunteers for this years 53rd Annual Virginia City 100-Mile Ride on Saturday, September 19th. Due to COVID restrictions, the ride is limited to 60 riders and ALL VOLUNTEERS must be on a pre-approved list so we can manage our overall group size at the various ride checkpoints.
NASTR is working hard to make this event as special as ever and to retain that same "fun-loving" supportive casual vibe that our rides are famous for. If you want to just come watch and cheer on the riders, we can offer Virginia City tourism information as well as directions to several different locations along the trail which offer good access and viewing of the riders and horses.
The smoke - this is a bit of the elephant in the room but as of this time we DO NOT plan to cancel the ride for any reason. The smoke has typically not been as bad in Virginia City and the surrounding areas. Unfortunately, we cannot predict what the winds may do and conditions may change, including during the ride itself. But if the riders are willing to go - so are we - so let's have a RIDE.
Want to participate as a rider or volunteer? See more information at:
http://clt936539.bmetrack.com/c/v?e=10F5BB7&c=E4A5B&t=0&l=19EA603&email=iM3Z5ibbGCybeLhlNY68h3nlkRjLUbPe&fbclid=IwAR0J1G1Y1YkdPIeLDCxdPZBQiur9p-SurGE5AX2mEshcVvPyadl95pLt6P8
Thursday, 16 July 2020
W: Virginia City 100 Capped at 40 Entries; Sign up for Waiting List
Due to the COVID-19 group size restrictions, the Virginia City 100 Mile Ride is going to be limited to 40 riders this year. We expect to fill up, and fill up FAST. Please find the link to the online entry below:
https://form.jotform.com/200277578444158
If you MUST fill out a paper entry and mail it in, please reply ASAP to this email with your relevant AERC information and I will send you the form. Your spot will be held for 5 days for you to mail in the entry and payment. I will publish the list of riders and the wait list shortly after all the spots have been taken. There has been a lot of interest this year and I REALLY REALLY wish we did not have to limit the ride and could welcome everyone to this wonderful event!!
RIDERS please start planning is how you're going to do this with NO crew. If we are capped at 50 people total per the state, that means I'm looking at something like 40 riders and 10 volunteers - TOTAL. We will have a few more volunteers in key locations once the ride starts and participants are more spread out. Yes, we can/will transport crew bags to the Kivett check at 24 miles (45 min hold) and Washoe check at 39 miles (which is only a 15 min hold). Crew is not needed at the Jumbo/Ophir Grade refreshment stop or the Cottonwoods vet check, please expect the same wonderful hospitality as always at those locations. All other checks are in camp (50 and 76 miles). If you need crew to come to assist with driving before/after the ride, please plan on booking them a room somewhere in Virginia City. If the state limit remains, NO additional people beyond riders and approved volunteers who are on the list will be allowed in Ride Camp.
I'm so sorry to have to limit the entries this year, but am very thankful we are still able to host the ride. If you are not successful with getting in this year, please plan on coming back to join us on September 18th, 2021!
You may still sign up for the wait list if you would like at the following link:
https://form.jotform.com/200277578444158
Crysta Turnage
VC100, Ride Manager
https://form.jotform.com/200277578444158
If you MUST fill out a paper entry and mail it in, please reply ASAP to this email with your relevant AERC information and I will send you the form. Your spot will be held for 5 days for you to mail in the entry and payment. I will publish the list of riders and the wait list shortly after all the spots have been taken. There has been a lot of interest this year and I REALLY REALLY wish we did not have to limit the ride and could welcome everyone to this wonderful event!!
RIDERS please start planning is how you're going to do this with NO crew. If we are capped at 50 people total per the state, that means I'm looking at something like 40 riders and 10 volunteers - TOTAL. We will have a few more volunteers in key locations once the ride starts and participants are more spread out. Yes, we can/will transport crew bags to the Kivett check at 24 miles (45 min hold) and Washoe check at 39 miles (which is only a 15 min hold). Crew is not needed at the Jumbo/Ophir Grade refreshment stop or the Cottonwoods vet check, please expect the same wonderful hospitality as always at those locations. All other checks are in camp (50 and 76 miles). If you need crew to come to assist with driving before/after the ride, please plan on booking them a room somewhere in Virginia City. If the state limit remains, NO additional people beyond riders and approved volunteers who are on the list will be allowed in Ride Camp.
I'm so sorry to have to limit the entries this year, but am very thankful we are still able to host the ride. If you are not successful with getting in this year, please plan on coming back to join us on September 18th, 2021!
You may still sign up for the wait list if you would like at the following link:
https://form.jotform.com/200277578444158
Crysta Turnage
VC100, Ride Manager
Wednesday, 8 July 2020
NW: Oregon 100 is Cancelled
Oregon 100 is canceled - After a lot of thoughtful discussion, we have decided to cancel Oregon 100 for this year. There are too many unknowns related to permits, sanctioning, fire danger, COVID, work time off, etc. that just aren't making it a meant-to-be year, and we wanted to give everyone as much notice as possible. We also don't think it's the year to be asking our great sponsors to donate awards when the economy is in such a rut and businesses are hurting, but we encourage everyone to buy local and from vendors you know who support us year after year. We will see you next year!
Charleen and Carlene
Charleen and Carlene
Friday, 28 February 2020
W: Tevis Educational Ride - 2020
The ride entry is available here
July 3-5, 2020
Friday: Vet-in, Speakers and Seminars; Night Ride to Michigan Bluff for an Ice Cream Social
Saturday: Robinson Flat to Chicken Hawk - 28 miles, including the Canyons
Sunday: Chicken Hawk to Driver’s Flat - 20 miles, including the section of Tevis trail ridden at night
As Last Year:
Basecamp at Chicken Hawk
No qualifying miles for Tevis will be awarded
New for This Year:
New shuttle driver arrangements - several options to choose from with a tiered entry fee (see below)
A night ride to enjoy the magic you would experience during Tevis
The Event:
The Educational Ride is aimed at riders wishing to participate in the Tevis Cup Ride in the future; to give riders a true look into the beauty of the trail and its challenges; to educate future Tevis riders as to best practices and horse care to help them successfully complete the Ride. The Tevis Educational Ride offers an opportunity to prepare for those challenges in a non-competitive environment.
Last year:
35 riders entered the Educational Ride
13 of those riders went to Tevis
11 were first-time Tevis riders
10 riders finished, for a 77% completion rate
Mentors: The Tevis trail is amazingly beautiful from mile 1 to 100! But it is also relentlessly challenging. Pre-riding the trail greatly increases your enjoyment and chances of finishing. After completing the Educational Ride you will have seen the toughest 50+ miles. You will ride with an experienced Tevis finisher who will share ways to successfully navigate the canyons Day 1. On Day 2 they will share ways of confidently riding the narrow cliffy trail below Foresthill. We will make every effort to accommodate fitness and experience levels. You will be paired with your mentor on Friday afternoon.
We purposely keep the entries low (40) so the mentor to entrant ratio is 1 mentor per 2-3 riders.
Fitness Requirement (Horse): Between January 1, 2019 and June 22, 2020
your horse must complete 50 miles of AERC Limited Distance or Endurance miles
or a similar sanctioning organization. Horse and rider fitness is a must!
More information here:
http://teviscup.org/Tevis-Educational-Ride-2020
July 3-5, 2020
Friday: Vet-in, Speakers and Seminars; Night Ride to Michigan Bluff for an Ice Cream Social
Saturday: Robinson Flat to Chicken Hawk - 28 miles, including the Canyons
Sunday: Chicken Hawk to Driver’s Flat - 20 miles, including the section of Tevis trail ridden at night
As Last Year:
Basecamp at Chicken Hawk
No qualifying miles for Tevis will be awarded
New for This Year:
New shuttle driver arrangements - several options to choose from with a tiered entry fee (see below)
A night ride to enjoy the magic you would experience during Tevis
The Event:
The Educational Ride is aimed at riders wishing to participate in the Tevis Cup Ride in the future; to give riders a true look into the beauty of the trail and its challenges; to educate future Tevis riders as to best practices and horse care to help them successfully complete the Ride. The Tevis Educational Ride offers an opportunity to prepare for those challenges in a non-competitive environment.
Last year:
35 riders entered the Educational Ride
13 of those riders went to Tevis
11 were first-time Tevis riders
10 riders finished, for a 77% completion rate
Mentors: The Tevis trail is amazingly beautiful from mile 1 to 100! But it is also relentlessly challenging. Pre-riding the trail greatly increases your enjoyment and chances of finishing. After completing the Educational Ride you will have seen the toughest 50+ miles. You will ride with an experienced Tevis finisher who will share ways to successfully navigate the canyons Day 1. On Day 2 they will share ways of confidently riding the narrow cliffy trail below Foresthill. We will make every effort to accommodate fitness and experience levels. You will be paired with your mentor on Friday afternoon.
We purposely keep the entries low (40) so the mentor to entrant ratio is 1 mentor per 2-3 riders.
Fitness Requirement (Horse): Between January 1, 2019 and June 22, 2020
your horse must complete 50 miles of AERC Limited Distance or Endurance miles
or a similar sanctioning organization. Horse and rider fitness is a must!
More information here:
http://teviscup.org/Tevis-Educational-Ride-2020
Friday, 14 February 2020
PS: Introduction to Endurance clinic in Ridgecrest, California March 21 and 22
Our dates are the weekend of March 21/22, 2020. This one will be held at the Valley Riders Equestrian Center in Ridgecrest, Ca. Ridgecrest is in the desert, about 45 minutes from the town of Mojave, which is about 50 miles from Bakersfield. Ridgecrest is about 2 to 2.5 hours from Los Angeles Proper. We are trying to help our southern California friends this time! Ridgecrest is also the home of the world famous 20 mule team 35/65/100 mile endurance ride held every February. You can check out the ride website for more information and download an entry.
https://nwarhol.wixsite.com/clinic
We are after people who are interested in endurance and want a chance to learn about it, including a real ride that is safe for any rider and horse. here's the basic description of the event:
"Come attend our all new two day clinic for people who are interested in learning about Endurance riding, as well as for beginners who have some Endurance experience but would like to learn more. Bring a horse or just yourself. 6 hours of lecture, Truck and Trailer sessions, Pot luck ride dinner, ride meeting, camp overnight, and on Sunday- two fun rides- 7 and 15 miles, with vet checks, awards, and experienced Endurance riders as trial guides. When you leave on Sunday you will know all you need to know to enter your first ride, or be better prepared to continue your Endurance career!"
Our ride manager this year is Gretchen Montgomery, and I'm the clinic host. Come join us in the beautiful desert in the spring to learn about and participate in the greatest horse sport there is!
Update on the intro to endurance clinic in ridgecrest, ca on the weekend of March 21st. we have just secured a special guest speaker, the legendary Becky Hart. Becky is, in my humble opinion, the greatest endurance rider ever. Come hear her speak! We are all looking forward to seeing everyone there.
https://nwarhol.wixsite.com/clinic
We are after people who are interested in endurance and want a chance to learn about it, including a real ride that is safe for any rider and horse. here's the basic description of the event:
"Come attend our all new two day clinic for people who are interested in learning about Endurance riding, as well as for beginners who have some Endurance experience but would like to learn more. Bring a horse or just yourself. 6 hours of lecture, Truck and Trailer sessions, Pot luck ride dinner, ride meeting, camp overnight, and on Sunday- two fun rides- 7 and 15 miles, with vet checks, awards, and experienced Endurance riders as trial guides. When you leave on Sunday you will know all you need to know to enter your first ride, or be better prepared to continue your Endurance career!"
Our ride manager this year is Gretchen Montgomery, and I'm the clinic host. Come join us in the beautiful desert in the spring to learn about and participate in the greatest horse sport there is!
Update on the intro to endurance clinic in ridgecrest, ca on the weekend of March 21st. we have just secured a special guest speaker, the legendary Becky Hart. Becky is, in my humble opinion, the greatest endurance rider ever. Come hear her speak! We are all looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Friday, 5 July 2019
W: Tevis Educational Ride Schedule
http://www.teviscup.org/Ed-Ride?fbclid=IwAR2rabumL_a3fi4hv4hQ0PahGF_0VYdUabJzfwBwpEKZ_mMmQDTShKCYsaQ
July 12 - 14, 2019
The new ride entry is available here
Friday: Vet-in, Speakers and Seminars
Saturday: Robinson Flat to Chicken Hawk (trail conditions permitting)
Sunday: Chicken Hawk to Driver’s Flat
New for this year:
Basecamp at Chicken Hawk
No qualifying miles for Tevis will be awarded
The Event:
The educational ride is aimed at riders wishing to participate in the Tevis Cup Ride in the future; to give riders a true look into the beauty of the trail and its challenges; to educate future Tevis riders as to best practices and horse care to help them successfully complete the Ride.
Mentors: Experienced Tevis finishers will guide you over the Tevis trail and answer you questions in camp and on trail. Our goal is two or three riders/mentor. We will make every effort to accommodate fitness and experience levels. You will be paired with your mentor on Friday afternoon.
Pre-Ride - July 12, Friday – Chicken Hawk Camp
Noon - Camp office opens for check in
- Food service begins
2 pm - Erin Mc Chesney talk on horsemanship on trail and in vet checks
3 pm - Or when Veterinarian arrives - PreVet begins
3:pm - Kathleen Crandell - Clean feed and feed formulation - Kentucky Equine
4:15 - 5:30pm - Becky Hart’s Talk - Mental Toughness for Endurance Riding
6pm - Mentor Introductions followed by a mentor rider mixer, then assignments to mentors
7 pm – Pre-ride meeting, followed by Barbara White talk on trail description
DAY 1 Ride – July 13, Saturday - 28 mile day
Robinson Flat to Chicken Hawk - Highlights include the canyons, Swinging Bridge and the climb into Devil’s Thumb. There is a vet check at Last Chance and Deadwood.
6:30 am - First shuttle leaves for Robinson Flat
4 - 5 pm - Last riders arrive in Camp
4:30 - 5:30 pm - Ann Hall talk on Tevis Crewing
6 - 7pm - Barbecue
7pm – Pre-ride meeting followed by Q&A Session: 20+ Tevis Finishes Veterans speaker panel plus past Ed Ride/Tevis combo finishers
8:30 pm - Time to rest
DAY 2 Ride - July 14, Sunday - 24 mile day
Chicken Hawk to Lower Driver's Flat - Riders will see in the daylight what many only ride after dark. A rest stop is planned at Francisco’s with water and snacks for riders and horses. A full Vet Check takes place at the Lower Drivers Flat parking lot - end of ride.
6:30 - 7:30 am - ‘Lumberjack’ Breakfast
8 am - First Riders depart Chicken Hawk
9 am - Last Riders leave Chicken Hawk
3:30 pm - Last riders arrive at Lower Drivers Flat
4:30 pm - Post ride Q&A begins
Riders will be shuttled to the start Saturday and shuttled back to base camp on Sunday. Vet Checks will simulate Tevis Vet Checks.
Fitness Requirement (Horse): Between January 1, 2018 and July 10, 2019 your horse must complete 50 miles of AERC Limited Distance or Endurance miles or a similar sanctioning organization. Horse and rider fitness is a must!
Where:
Base Camp will be located at Chicken Hawk (Pieper Junction) the site of the mile 64 Tevis Vet Check. It is a beautiful shaded camping area about 7 miles (15 to 20 minute drive) past the Foresthill.and located 1/2 mi off Michigan Bluff Rd. The turn off to camp will be well marked. Horse water and restrooms will be provided. Camp sites are level and shaded but limited in number. We are working with the USFS to increase capacity. Please share your rig/campsite with another rider if at all possible.
The Tevis Cup Official Education Ride Facebook Page promises to be a good resource to find a campsite partner. Please note: You are not required to have a campsite partner when you enter.
Cost:
The entry fee is $325 and covers two days of mentored riding, shuttle service, and all talks and demonstrations beginning Friday afternoon, and the Saturday barbecue.
If you do not ride both days, $150 of your entry will be converted to a tax deductible donation to the WSTF.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received before July 2nd (and horses pulled at vet-in) receive a full refund minus a $30 administrative fee. No refunds for withdrawals after July 02, 2019 or for no shows.
Other Information:
Goodies:
Taylored Tack will award a $100 gift certificate to all riders who complete both days of the Tevis Ed Ride and go on to complete the Tevis Cup ride for the first time this year.
Raffle: A Tevis entry once again is the grand prize! Stay tuned for details…
Food:
Guerrilla Catering will have food for purchase from noon on Friday until 7 pm. Saturday evening enjoy a yummy tri-tip barbecue that is included in your entry. Extra dinners can be purchased in advance for $15.
Camp Check-In and Pre Ride vet-in:
A different qualified horse can be ridden on Day 2. Please notify the ride office at check-in.
If arranged in advance, base camp will open for early arrivals beginning Thursday. Note: Horse water won’t be available until Friday. Riders may stay over until Monday if arranged in advance. The ride office opens at noon on Friday. Preride Vet in begins around 3 pm.
Rules:
The event will follow the rules for the Tevis ride (teviscup.org). Juniors (riders under 18) can ride with a sponsor over 18 years of age. A mentor can serve as their sponsor if arrangements are made in advance of the event.
More info at:
http://www.teviscup.org/Ed-Ride?fbclid=IwAR2rabumL_a3fi4hv4hQ0PahGF_0VYdUabJzfwBwpEKZ_mMmQDTShKCYsaQ
July 12 - 14, 2019
The new ride entry is available here
Friday: Vet-in, Speakers and Seminars
Saturday: Robinson Flat to Chicken Hawk (trail conditions permitting)
Sunday: Chicken Hawk to Driver’s Flat
New for this year:
Basecamp at Chicken Hawk
No qualifying miles for Tevis will be awarded
The Event:
The educational ride is aimed at riders wishing to participate in the Tevis Cup Ride in the future; to give riders a true look into the beauty of the trail and its challenges; to educate future Tevis riders as to best practices and horse care to help them successfully complete the Ride.
Mentors: Experienced Tevis finishers will guide you over the Tevis trail and answer you questions in camp and on trail. Our goal is two or three riders/mentor. We will make every effort to accommodate fitness and experience levels. You will be paired with your mentor on Friday afternoon.
Pre-Ride - July 12, Friday – Chicken Hawk Camp
Noon - Camp office opens for check in
- Food service begins
2 pm - Erin Mc Chesney talk on horsemanship on trail and in vet checks
3 pm - Or when Veterinarian arrives - PreVet begins
3:pm - Kathleen Crandell - Clean feed and feed formulation - Kentucky Equine
4:15 - 5:30pm - Becky Hart’s Talk - Mental Toughness for Endurance Riding
6pm - Mentor Introductions followed by a mentor rider mixer, then assignments to mentors
7 pm – Pre-ride meeting, followed by Barbara White talk on trail description
DAY 1 Ride – July 13, Saturday - 28 mile day
Robinson Flat to Chicken Hawk - Highlights include the canyons, Swinging Bridge and the climb into Devil’s Thumb. There is a vet check at Last Chance and Deadwood.
6:30 am - First shuttle leaves for Robinson Flat
4 - 5 pm - Last riders arrive in Camp
4:30 - 5:30 pm - Ann Hall talk on Tevis Crewing
6 - 7pm - Barbecue
7pm – Pre-ride meeting followed by Q&A Session: 20+ Tevis Finishes Veterans speaker panel plus past Ed Ride/Tevis combo finishers
8:30 pm - Time to rest
DAY 2 Ride - July 14, Sunday - 24 mile day
Chicken Hawk to Lower Driver's Flat - Riders will see in the daylight what many only ride after dark. A rest stop is planned at Francisco’s with water and snacks for riders and horses. A full Vet Check takes place at the Lower Drivers Flat parking lot - end of ride.
6:30 - 7:30 am - ‘Lumberjack’ Breakfast
8 am - First Riders depart Chicken Hawk
9 am - Last Riders leave Chicken Hawk
3:30 pm - Last riders arrive at Lower Drivers Flat
4:30 pm - Post ride Q&A begins
Riders will be shuttled to the start Saturday and shuttled back to base camp on Sunday. Vet Checks will simulate Tevis Vet Checks.
Fitness Requirement (Horse): Between January 1, 2018 and July 10, 2019 your horse must complete 50 miles of AERC Limited Distance or Endurance miles or a similar sanctioning organization. Horse and rider fitness is a must!
Where:
Base Camp will be located at Chicken Hawk (Pieper Junction) the site of the mile 64 Tevis Vet Check. It is a beautiful shaded camping area about 7 miles (15 to 20 minute drive) past the Foresthill.and located 1/2 mi off Michigan Bluff Rd. The turn off to camp will be well marked. Horse water and restrooms will be provided. Camp sites are level and shaded but limited in number. We are working with the USFS to increase capacity. Please share your rig/campsite with another rider if at all possible.
The Tevis Cup Official Education Ride Facebook Page promises to be a good resource to find a campsite partner. Please note: You are not required to have a campsite partner when you enter.
Cost:
The entry fee is $325 and covers two days of mentored riding, shuttle service, and all talks and demonstrations beginning Friday afternoon, and the Saturday barbecue.
If you do not ride both days, $150 of your entry will be converted to a tax deductible donation to the WSTF.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received before July 2nd (and horses pulled at vet-in) receive a full refund minus a $30 administrative fee. No refunds for withdrawals after July 02, 2019 or for no shows.
Other Information:
Goodies:
Taylored Tack will award a $100 gift certificate to all riders who complete both days of the Tevis Ed Ride and go on to complete the Tevis Cup ride for the first time this year.
Raffle: A Tevis entry once again is the grand prize! Stay tuned for details…
Food:
Guerrilla Catering will have food for purchase from noon on Friday until 7 pm. Saturday evening enjoy a yummy tri-tip barbecue that is included in your entry. Extra dinners can be purchased in advance for $15.
Camp Check-In and Pre Ride vet-in:
A different qualified horse can be ridden on Day 2. Please notify the ride office at check-in.
If arranged in advance, base camp will open for early arrivals beginning Thursday. Note: Horse water won’t be available until Friday. Riders may stay over until Monday if arranged in advance. The ride office opens at noon on Friday. Preride Vet in begins around 3 pm.
Rules:
The event will follow the rules for the Tevis ride (teviscup.org). Juniors (riders under 18) can ride with a sponsor over 18 years of age. A mentor can serve as their sponsor if arrangements are made in advance of the event.
More info at:
http://www.teviscup.org/Ed-Ride?fbclid=IwAR2rabumL_a3fi4hv4hQ0PahGF_0VYdUabJzfwBwpEKZ_mMmQDTShKCYsaQ
Sunday, 30 June 2019
NW: Top O The World, Second Leg of Idaho IronHorse Challenge, is One Month Away
The second leg of the Idaho IronHorse Challenge is only a month away! We are working on trails all weekend. Plotting awards. The fabulous Spencer Grill will be doing meals again for us.
Friday night will be brisket with vegetarian potato salad and rolls.
Saturday night will be Prime Rib French Dips with vegetarian baked beans.
Sunday night, I will provide meatball subs and you are welcome to contribute anything you don’t want to haul home for a good-time potluck and campfire chat like last year.
We will have a campfire every night.
Vets are Cassee Steed and Jessie Heinrick.
I’m trying to get enough ducks in a row to post tracks to Ride With GPS so your phones can help keep you on trails. More on that to come.
We will not have hay available this year in ride camp, due to the long cold spring. Bring your own CERTIFIED WEED FREE HAY.
It’s time to start getting those pre-entries in. E-mail, shoot me a form, FB messenger, smoke signal, skywrite- makes no difference to me as long as I know you’re coming so I have a head count.
I’ll have no signal all weekend, but I will answer questions and e-mails promptly when we get back out of the mountains.
More information at:
https://northernlite75.wixsite.com/totwpioneer
Sunday, 7 April 2019
W: American River Classic
Ok...We have done everything to save this ride on April 20, 2019 for YOU. Now it is up to YOU to save the ride. State parks is tryng to shut us down and all equestrian events out of our parks. The more entries the better so we can show them (the parks) how strong this horse community is and how strong we feel about using and protecting our trails. If we don't get your entry we will be FORCED to cancle the ride and maybe forever. So to show the parks how important it is for equestrians to use the park system YOU need to get your entries IN.
More information at:
https://www.americanriverclassic.com/?fbclid=IwAR1Av2RBqFPr99zXKGPci6FpSEiRrDSzaW8sSm43jY1iWnt7iSNg5C_-yEo
More information at:
https://www.americanriverclassic.com/?fbclid=IwAR1Av2RBqFPr99zXKGPci6FpSEiRrDSzaW8sSm43jY1iWnt7iSNg5C_-yEo
Monday, 1 April 2019
NE: Old Dominion No Frills: We are on!
OLD DOMINION NO FRILLS : April 19th and 20th WE ARE ON!!!!
Early bird discount deadline: 4/8/19
Get your entries in... Despite severe trail damage and downed trees everywhere......We are ready......
THANKS to the hard work of a FEW people, the massive damage to base camp, and trails is mostly cleared (We will finish the last section of trail this week) We will recognize all that helped at the ride....We owe them a HUGE THANKS!! The last 1 1/2 miles took 9 1/2 hours to clear.
More information at:
http://www.olddominionrides.org/
Early bird discount deadline: 4/8/19
Get your entries in... Despite severe trail damage and downed trees everywhere......We are ready......
THANKS to the hard work of a FEW people, the massive damage to base camp, and trails is mostly cleared (We will finish the last section of trail this week) We will recognize all that helped at the ride....We owe them a HUGE THANKS!! The last 1 1/2 miles took 9 1/2 hours to clear.
More information at:
http://www.olddominionrides.org/
Saturday, 30 March 2019
W: Torre Creek Pioneer
Torrey Creek Endurance ride is a 3 day 155 mile pioneer ride being held on Memorial Day weekend, May 24th - 26th 2019 in Eureka, Nevada. Ride camp will be at the fairgrounds. Some gravel roads lead to the Diamond mountain range with a mix of single track, cow and mustang, ranch and ATV trails. Mostly good footing (even on the ranch and ATV roads) with very few technical sections. 375,000 acres is available to us for this new venue. May is a great month there for prolific wildflowers and ample grass on the trail. One grove of aspen are loaded with pictures in the trees by the Peruvian sheep herders dating back to the mid-1900's. Juniper and pinyon pines lead to long climbs that can be deceptive in elevation gain but promise breathtaking views of Eureka from the top. Base camp is at 6,500 feet elevation with the course reaching climbs of almost 10,000 feet.
More information at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/745552615823137/
More information at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/745552615823137/
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
W: Cuyama I and II Venue and Date Changes
XPRides.comOnce again the weather is creating a problem for us. Due to the tremendous amount of moisture in the country west of Cottonwood we have made a final decision that hopefully will impact the fewest people and allow us to have a great ride at Cuyama at the time of a great wildflower bloom. We will do exactly what we did in 2018. We will hold Cuyama I on the original date of March 22-24 at Laurel Mtn. We will hold Cuyama II on the date of the Lost Padres Ride, which is April 5-7. Cuyama I will take place regardless of the weather forecast, as the desert terrain only gets better with increased moisture. The desert is starting to bloom and there should be plentiful flowers throughout the ride.
Cuyama II should be a great wildflower year and the weather by the first part of April should be perfect. I know some of you will be disappointed with our decision but we have no control over the weather.
For more information see
XPRides.com
Tuesday, 26 February 2019
NW: Endurance 101 Clinic in Roy, Washington
The Rusty Bar Ranch in Roy, Washington, will host an Endurance 101 Clinic on March 1-3, 2019. Are you curious about what endurance riding is all about or nervous about taking that first step? Have you been to an event but still want to learn more?
Guest speakers are Celena Pentrack Dr Mike Witt, DVM; Ann Szolas; and Alex Lewis. Topics include equine foot anatomy, nutrition/conditioning, learning to pulse, proper trot outs, saddle fit, massage techniques you can take home, and "SHEENA" the total riding simulator.
Cost is $100 per person/horse for all weekend, $20 per night for stalls, $75 for the Mock Ride (Sunday only), or $35 audit per day.
For more information and to pre-register, see
https://form.jotform.com/dktajay/endurance-101-2019
Guest speakers are Celena Pentrack Dr Mike Witt, DVM; Ann Szolas; and Alex Lewis. Topics include equine foot anatomy, nutrition/conditioning, learning to pulse, proper trot outs, saddle fit, massage techniques you can take home, and "SHEENA" the total riding simulator.
Cost is $100 per person/horse for all weekend, $20 per night for stalls, $75 for the Mock Ride (Sunday only), or $35 audit per day.
For more information and to pre-register, see
https://form.jotform.com/dktajay/endurance-101-2019
Friday, 22 February 2019
Ride the John Wayne Pioneer Trail
John Wayne Pioneer Wagons & Riders invites you to join us in our efforts to the ongoing dedication of preserving and promoting the “Palouse to Cascades Trail” (formerly the John Wayne/Iron Horse Trail).
We invite horse back riders, wagons, carts, bikers, hikers, and walkers to come along and join us on the “Ride of a Lifetime” every spring for our annual “Cross State Ride”!
Do you think you are tough enough?
If you have participated on the Cross State Ride for a few days, as a white scarf recipient, as a teamster or a wagon passenger, a horse (or mule) back rider, bicyclist, a walker, if it’s your 1st Cross State Ride or your 37th, whether in the past, present, or in the future the club salutes you! YOU are the reason we have been able to continue to preserve our opportunity for public access to this very unique, absolutely phenomenal trail spanning across the State of Washington!
THANK YOU to each and every person who has contributed to showing how important it is to keep access to the entirety of this State Park Trail intact for future generations to come!
The John Wayne Wagons and Riders Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the Palouse to Cascades formely The John Wayne Pioneer Trail in Washington State.
The Palouse to Cascades trail (formerly the John Wayne trail) follows the route of the former Milwaukee Railroad, running east-west across the state. The trail is over 200 miles long and provides a unique opportunity for recreation.
Our Association is made up primarily of horseback riders and teamsters, but we welcome walkers and cyclists. We sponsor a two week trip across Washington each spring.
For more information see:
http://www.johnwaynetrailride.com/
Sunday, 17 February 2019
W: Endurance 101 Clinic in Reno
Endurance 101 Clinic in Reno, Nevada, on March 3
11 AM-3 PM at the Spanish Springs library
An indoor/unmounted clinic to introduce you to endurance riding
Topics include feeding, condition, getting ready, what to expect, and much more
11 AM-3 PM at the Spanish Springs library
An indoor/unmounted clinic to introduce you to endurance riding
Topics include feeding, condition, getting ready, what to expect, and much more
Monday, 4 February 2019
PS: Twenty Mule Team Entry Discount Deadline February 13
The Twenty Mule Team 35, 65, and 100 mile ride (and 15 mile Introductory ride) will be held February 23 in Ridgecrest, California.
Get your entries in now to beat the discount deadline of February 13.
Accommodations: The base camp is located at the Desert Empire Fairgrounds in Ridgecrest, CA. 520 S. Richmond Rd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. The elevation is approximately 2,500 feet. Motels, restaurants, and grocery stores are available two miles from the fairgrounds. Although the weather is generally nice, you should be ready for cold or wet weather. It is cold at night, near freezing, but can be warm during the day. It can also be windy. Saturday evening or Sunday morning awards breakfast can be purchased for $20.00 per meal . One meal ticket is included with your entry and can be used for either the Saturday dinner or Sunday breakfast. Wonderful Casa Carona is catering again and the food is fabulous. Plenty of water is available at base camp for horses and humans. Bring a hose. You may pay a $10.00 fee paid to ride management to have your camp cleaned up or you should bring tools to clean your camp and stall. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. The fairgrounds does not allow glass containers of alcohol.
Saturday trails: The trail consists of two loops for the 100; one loop for the 65, 35, and 15 mile rides, all beginning and ending at base camp. There are a few long gradual grades, and some rocks and sand. Pads are recommended for rocks which are primarily between Vet Checks 1 and 2 for the 65 and 100-mile rides. The trail will be well marked with plenty of ribbons, chalk and glowbars after dark. The introductory ride will be one 15-mile loop.
Saturday starting time: The ride will start at 6:00 for the 100 mile ride, at 6:30 am for the 65, at 7:30 am for the 35 mile ride and at 12:00 pm for the 15 mile fun ride.
Awards: There will be first place awards for the 35, 65 and 100 mile rides and completion awards for all who complete the ride. A Team Award will be awarded for teams of four who are competing in the same distance. Enter your team when you register for the ride. All rides will have an AERC Best Condition Award. The 35 mile awards will be given out at the Saturday evening dinner and the 65 and 100 mile awards will be given out at the Sunday morning awards breakfast. Awards will not be mailed out and must be picked up at the ride. Fun riders will receive their awards upon completion.
Pre-Ride Vet Check: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday, February 22. A pre-ride meeting will be held at 6:00 pm on Friday evening. For riders arriving in the morning, please make arrangements with the ride management.
For more information and an entry form see:
https://aerc.org/static/rideFlyers/2019TwentyMuleTeam.pdf?fbclid=IwAR06iazJuA7TfV10LZC7RUtyq09kyLEzkn9IukWQBZWTEhwk0cNbEH8uCd0
Get your entries in now to beat the discount deadline of February 13.
Accommodations: The base camp is located at the Desert Empire Fairgrounds in Ridgecrest, CA. 520 S. Richmond Rd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. The elevation is approximately 2,500 feet. Motels, restaurants, and grocery stores are available two miles from the fairgrounds. Although the weather is generally nice, you should be ready for cold or wet weather. It is cold at night, near freezing, but can be warm during the day. It can also be windy. Saturday evening or Sunday morning awards breakfast can be purchased for $20.00 per meal . One meal ticket is included with your entry and can be used for either the Saturday dinner or Sunday breakfast. Wonderful Casa Carona is catering again and the food is fabulous. Plenty of water is available at base camp for horses and humans. Bring a hose. You may pay a $10.00 fee paid to ride management to have your camp cleaned up or you should bring tools to clean your camp and stall. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. The fairgrounds does not allow glass containers of alcohol.
Saturday trails: The trail consists of two loops for the 100; one loop for the 65, 35, and 15 mile rides, all beginning and ending at base camp. There are a few long gradual grades, and some rocks and sand. Pads are recommended for rocks which are primarily between Vet Checks 1 and 2 for the 65 and 100-mile rides. The trail will be well marked with plenty of ribbons, chalk and glowbars after dark. The introductory ride will be one 15-mile loop.
Saturday starting time: The ride will start at 6:00 for the 100 mile ride, at 6:30 am for the 65, at 7:30 am for the 35 mile ride and at 12:00 pm for the 15 mile fun ride.
Awards: There will be first place awards for the 35, 65 and 100 mile rides and completion awards for all who complete the ride. A Team Award will be awarded for teams of four who are competing in the same distance. Enter your team when you register for the ride. All rides will have an AERC Best Condition Award. The 35 mile awards will be given out at the Saturday evening dinner and the 65 and 100 mile awards will be given out at the Sunday morning awards breakfast. Awards will not be mailed out and must be picked up at the ride. Fun riders will receive their awards upon completion.
Pre-Ride Vet Check: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday, February 22. A pre-ride meeting will be held at 6:00 pm on Friday evening. For riders arriving in the morning, please make arrangements with the ride management.
For more information and an entry form see:
https://aerc.org/static/rideFlyers/2019TwentyMuleTeam.pdf?fbclid=IwAR06iazJuA7TfV10LZC7RUtyq09kyLEzkn9IukWQBZWTEhwk0cNbEH8uCd0
Wednesday, 30 January 2019
PS: Venue Change for Eastern Mojave
http://xprides.com/?fbclid=IwAR0ntVBe0WVs-DEMHykpNz1WvcX3-1kieKZETsH7zgdrlbWStTeCZmm7QsI
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE EASTERN MOJAVE RIDE:
The EM Ride is usually held entirely in the Mojave National Preserve and is governed by the National Park Service. They are unwilling to give us a multi-year permit, therefore we are forced to deal with them every year. The process must start with contacting their office and telling the person in charge of permits that we want to do a ride and she then tells us exactly the same thing every year for the past 15 years. We then proceed by changing the date on the application and other required submitals. You would think this would be an easy process but every years is the same old story of them waiting till the very last minute to give us a permit. This year we made the first contact in November and received no response as of January 29th. Time has run out and we can no longer wait for a response. Its official, we will hold the ride in the Coso Junction. We have obtained permission from the BLM, The Coso Store and the AERC. We will change some trails around and add some trails we haven’t used recently. The Coso terrain, scenery and vegetation is closest to what we have in the Eastern Mojave.
February 7-10, 2019 – 4 days & 200 miles + 4 days of 25’s each day!
10 to 15 mile Intro/Duck Rides each day
More information to come shortly.
Region: Pacific South, California.
Name: Eastern Mojave at Coso Junction I, II, III, IV There will be an intro ride plus a 50 and 25 each day
Date: February 7th thru 10th, 2019
Directions: Ridecamp will be at the Coso Junction Store, approximately 35 miles north of Ridgecrest on Hwy 395, behind the Chevron gas station. Click here to get directions via google. Coming from either direction on Hwy 395, midway between Pearsonville and Olancha, there is a California Rest Area on the east side of the highway.
Trail Description: This ride will be on jeep roads and single track trails with a moderate amount of elevation gain. Footing will be sandy with a few occasional rocky sections. The terrain, vegetation and views are equal or better than the Cima Rd area. The elevation is lower and we hope for good weather.
Ride Rules: AERC rules apply. The management, unlike the AERC Board of Directors, is able to differentiate between an endurance ride and an endurance race. If you are into endurance riding you will probably enjoy this ride. If you are a real competitor and are looking for a race you are likely to find the lack of structure here to be an abomination. This is an old time endurance ride like we used to have when you could print all the AERC rules on a single page. Back in the good old days we used to ride more and read less. Those were better times.
Ride Photographer: Lynne Glazer will be shooting this ride
http://www.photo.lynnesite.com/Clients/Distance-Events/Coso-Junction-XP-2019-Season
more information at:
http://xprides.com/?fbclid=IwAR0ntVBe0WVs-DEMHykpNz1WvcX3-1kieKZETsH7zgdrlbWStTeCZmm7QsI
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE EASTERN MOJAVE RIDE:
The EM Ride is usually held entirely in the Mojave National Preserve and is governed by the National Park Service. They are unwilling to give us a multi-year permit, therefore we are forced to deal with them every year. The process must start with contacting their office and telling the person in charge of permits that we want to do a ride and she then tells us exactly the same thing every year for the past 15 years. We then proceed by changing the date on the application and other required submitals. You would think this would be an easy process but every years is the same old story of them waiting till the very last minute to give us a permit. This year we made the first contact in November and received no response as of January 29th. Time has run out and we can no longer wait for a response. Its official, we will hold the ride in the Coso Junction. We have obtained permission from the BLM, The Coso Store and the AERC. We will change some trails around and add some trails we haven’t used recently. The Coso terrain, scenery and vegetation is closest to what we have in the Eastern Mojave.
February 7-10, 2019 – 4 days & 200 miles + 4 days of 25’s each day!
10 to 15 mile Intro/Duck Rides each day
More information to come shortly.
Region: Pacific South, California.
Name: Eastern Mojave at Coso Junction I, II, III, IV There will be an intro ride plus a 50 and 25 each day
Date: February 7th thru 10th, 2019
Directions: Ridecamp will be at the Coso Junction Store, approximately 35 miles north of Ridgecrest on Hwy 395, behind the Chevron gas station. Click here to get directions via google. Coming from either direction on Hwy 395, midway between Pearsonville and Olancha, there is a California Rest Area on the east side of the highway.
Trail Description: This ride will be on jeep roads and single track trails with a moderate amount of elevation gain. Footing will be sandy with a few occasional rocky sections. The terrain, vegetation and views are equal or better than the Cima Rd area. The elevation is lower and we hope for good weather.
Ride Rules: AERC rules apply. The management, unlike the AERC Board of Directors, is able to differentiate between an endurance ride and an endurance race. If you are into endurance riding you will probably enjoy this ride. If you are a real competitor and are looking for a race you are likely to find the lack of structure here to be an abomination. This is an old time endurance ride like we used to have when you could print all the AERC rules on a single page. Back in the good old days we used to ride more and read less. Those were better times.
Ride Photographer: Lynne Glazer will be shooting this ride
http://www.photo.lynnesite.com/Clients/Distance-Events/Coso-Junction-XP-2019-Season
more information at:
http://xprides.com/?fbclid=IwAR0ntVBe0WVs-DEMHykpNz1WvcX3-1kieKZETsH7zgdrlbWStTeCZmm7QsI
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