Endurance riding
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Endurance riding is an equestrian sport based on controlled long-distance races. It is one of the international competitions recognized by the FEI. There are endurance rides worldwide. Endurance rides can be any distance, though they are rarely over 160 km for a one-day competition.
Competitors on an endurance ride
Mule "ground tied" to a bucket while resting at an endurance ride veterinary checkpoint
English-style saddle; variants on this design more common at upper levels
An endurance saddle with a western design, popular with beginners to the sport
Tevis Cup
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The Western States Trail Ride, popularly called the Tevis Cup, is a 100-mile endurance ride. The amateur event has been held annually since 1955 except in 2008 when it was cancelled due to forest fires and in 2020 when it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ride is sanctioned by the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) which has recognized Tevis as the founding ride of endurance riding. The ride is sponsored by the Western States Trail Foundation (WSTF).
The iconic Cougar Rock portion of the trail; 1991 Tevis Cup
Tevis buckle awarded to Carol Eiselt (née Walton), Chico, for her successful completion of the 100-mile endurance ride in 1986