March has started with a BANG! There are rides every weekend or so it seems, the weather is near perfect, horses are full of spring silliness and the flowers and trees are blooming. Spring is in the air!Read More
Would you knowingly ride a lame horse? Few people would, yet in a recent study, scientists found that nearly three-fourths of study horses had significant motion asymmetry, confirmed by motion analysis.Read More
November… the time of year that evokes thankfulness. We’re thankful the weather has finally cooled down, competitions have started back in the SE that hopefully will not have triple digit heat indexes and celebrating Thanksgiving with our loved ones.Read More
Endurance riding can be an intimidating equine sport. After all, the shortest distance offered is 25 miles long. But a grassroots effort has been growing for the past few years to help the newest riders to learn the sport...Read More
ROOKIE CHALLENGE AWARD Requirements: Register for challenge before the start of or during the ride season (June 1-May 31). To register, contact Vicky Thompson (melrosevicky@aol.com or 904-629-6522). A Rookie Challenge card will be mailed to you with instructions on how to complete card. If you have a Mentor, submit their name at time of registration. ...Read More
HORSE LONGEVITY AWARD LOG – Click here to register! The horse must complete at least 100 miles total on SEDRA sanctioned rides in each of ten riding seasons. The ride seasons do not need to be consecutive. Although this horse may have completed more than the required 100 miles during a ride season, only documentation...Read More
VERSATILITY AWARD Recognizes the equine, mule, or pony that can compete in multiple distance disciplines. The equine, mule or pony must successfully complete at least 6 rides, to include at least 2 Competitive Trail Rides or Drives and at least 2 Endurance or Limited Distance rides in a ride season. The equine, mule or pony...Read More
VOLUNTEER AWARD Only SEDRA sanctioned rides will be eligible for volunteer mileage accrual. All SEDRA sanctioned rides will be eligible beginning with the 2006-2007 ride season. SEDRA clinics and workdays will only be eligible if they are posted on the official SEDRA calendar 30 days in advance. Awards will be given at 250 miles worked,...Read More
Endurance offers the opportunity to spend all day with your horse on the trails, beyond the confines of a ring or indoor arena. For those who love it, it’s an unparalleled riding experience that allows an equestrian to compete while connecting with nature and horse over a long span of time and distance, and many...Read More
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