An endurance ride is a test of a horse and rider team over challenging terrain and specific distances. There is no minimum time to complete a ride, however, the welfare of the horse is paramount and vet checks are used to monitor and evaluate the horse's ability to maintain the level of exercise being undertaken. If you like to ride - really ride - and challenge your abilities to develop you and your horse into long-distance athletes, then this is the sport for you! ERA invites you to join the many other dedicated riders that enjoy their horses, the outdoors, and the sport of endurance riding.

See our Recruits page for more information on participating in your first distance or endurance ride, or visit our Members page to sign up today!

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Endurance Rides are races over a trail of 50 to 150 miles. Terrain can be varied and challenging. The events are commonly held over one to three days. Horses are checked by qualified veterinarians and judges before, during and after the ride.

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Shorter rides, called Limited Distance rides, are organized for riders who are new to the sport and for young horses in training. Limited distance rides can range from 25 to 35 miles.

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Competitive Trail Riding (CTR) is an equestrian sport where riders cover a marked trail for a distance that is usually between 15 and 40 miles per day. Unlike endurance riding, factors other than speed are considered.

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Organized endurance riding as a formal sport began in 1955, when Wendell Robie and a group of equestrains rode from the Lake Tahoe area, across the Sierra Nevada Range to Auburn, in under 24 hours - the first Tevis Cup.