The USTA has partnered with the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) to promote the use of Standardbreds in endurance riding. The amount of training miles put into a Standardbred in preparation for racing gives them a solid base for endurance.
For more information on the AERC, visit their website.
Riders that are new to the world of endurance can learn more as a Green Bean.
Join other Standardbred endurance riders in the ‘Team Standardbred Distance Riders' Facebook group.
Riders must be a member of AERC in order to track horse and rider mileage.
West Coast Championship
Crazy Daze of Summer Ride
Spokane, WA
September 2, 2018
East Coast Championship
TBA
Requirements: The following requirements are for the Standardbred Distance Championships (50-mile ride):
To view your horse’s AERC ride history, click here.
Awards: The Standardbred Distance Champions (1st, 2nd and 3rd place across the finish) will be crowned from those competing in the 50-mile ride.
Completion awards will be given to any Standardbred (registered or not, but must be declared Standardbred with AERC and on the ride form) competing that weekend.
Entry: Register with Crazy Daze directly and be sure to list that your horse is a Standardbred on the form. No extra sign-up or fees required.
2017 Stephanie Teeter/Merri Melde & Shotgun Rider
2016 Jen Moore & Sidney Rain
2015 Aarene Storms & Naked Willow
2014 Heather Wimer & Pureform Bunny
2013 Heather Wimer & Pureform Bunny
2012 Nancy Salazar & Steady's Bad Boy
2011 Patricia Clark & East Meets West
Visit USTrottingNews.com for Endurance News from the U.S. Trotting Association.
After the Finish Line: Standardbreds go the distance as endurance horses (Hoof Beats: May 2011)
From Rescue to Endurance Horse
by Cherry Grubb