Curious about distance riding but not sure where to start?
Join us for a FREE 4-part online Introduction to Distance Riding series designed to take the mystery—and the intimidation—out of distance riding. Whether you’re a casual trail rider, a seasoned horse owner, or someone who’s curious about endurance and competitive trail rides, this series will show you what distance riding is about. From AERC endurance rides to ECTRA competitive trail rides, we’ll break down the rules, expectations, and culture in a clear, welcoming way—no prior competition experience required.

Across four engaging sessions, you’ll learn how to prepare your horse, condition safely, understand vet checks, manage electrolytes, choose tack, camp comfortably at rides, and walk into your first event feeling confident and informed. Distance riding is about partnership, horsemanship, and finishing with a healthy horse—and you don’t need a special breed, fancy equipment, or years of experience to get started. If you’ve ever wondered “Could I do this?”—this series is your answer.

Each session will cover different content, so everyone is encouraged to participate in all four sessions. The presentation material will be provided on this page after the meetings.

Schedule: Feb 9, Feb 26, Feb 23, and Mar 2 from 7:00-8:30 EST

https://calendar.app.google/Bh8uXcNjYGFkVveFA

Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73835592709?pwd=yU0dGn9mVEaAehjO8BCIFcdy81wVLM.1

Contact Rob Sawyer (sawfish99@gmail.com) if you have any questions.