Have you ever thought about

trying an Endurance Ride?

Join us at this clinic in beautiful Santa Cruz to get some good basic information

with plenty of time for questions and some fun demonstrations

Introduction to Endurance Riding Clinic

Sunday, April 23, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Sponsored by Santa Cruz County Horsemen’s Association and Quicksilver Endurance Riders

This clinic is geared toward people who would like to learn more about the sport of endurance riding, and riders new to the sport, either contemplating their first event or in their first season or two of competition. 

Topics covered will include how an endurance ride is run, basic rules of competition, conditioning for horse and rider, camping with your horse, how the vet check works, crewing at a ride, tack and equipment, trailer safety and more.

The format will be a short classroom session in the morning, followed by hands on demonstration stations dedicated to various topics, with participants rotating through the stations. You may bring your horse if you would like to practice taking him through the vetting procedure – but a horse is not required to participate.

There is an optional guided "sample" endurance trail (2-3 miles) which you can ride after lunch if you would like to see the type of terrain to expect and how your horse responds to this fun sport.

Location: SCCHA Graham Hill Showgrounds, 1251 Graham Hill Road in Santa Cruz.

Showground Rules: No smoking except in your vehicle. Dogs must be on leash at all time. Please clean up after your horse – Leave No Trace!

Cost: $10 per person, includes the clinic, parking & lunch. Payable upon arrival. No charge for day-use of the showgrounds for registered participants.  You will receive a parking pass when you check in.

Pre-registration is required:  click Register to sign up today!

One registration form per person, so we can plan for everyone who will be attending!

Parking: Ample onsite parking for cars and rigs, with turn around space too.

For more information:        

Jill Kilty Newburn  650 823-0589     

Heather Shupe 408 348-9512