Endurance Riding
Mar 20th, 2008 by admin
Endurance riding is the fastest growing equine sport in America. An endurance ride can be from 50 - 100 miles although shorter rides do exist. The rider must check in at vet stops along the way to deem the horse in good health and fit to continue. The winner is determined by who crosses the finish line first. Those who finish receive a Completion Award and those who finished in the top ten can stand for the Best Condition Award.
Any breed horse can compete but typically the Arabian is chosen for its stamina and natural endurance abilities.
There are several upcoming competitions here in Utah:
Color Country 25/50 - April 11 - 13, Hurricane. Ride Management - Marianne Parker 435-635-2691
Antelope Island 25/50 - April 19 - 20, Great Salt Lake. Ride Management - MJ Jackson 801-254-4347
Mt. Carmel I,II,III - May 3 - 5, Mt.Carmel. Ride Management- Ann Nicholson 775-233-6030
Hells Kitchen Canyon 25/50 - May 17, Gunnison. Ride Management - Bruce Burnham 435-283-4065
Strawberry Fields Forever Pioneer - June 20 - 22, Heber City. Ride Management - Howard Kent 801-521-8181
