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Australia: Riding into endurance record books
New England Endurance Podcast - Listen
The Vermont 100 Endurance Race: A Legacy of Ultrarunners, Adaptive Athletes, and Horses - with Amy Rusiecki
July 16, 2025
• Art Trapotsis & Eric Schenker
Season 2 • Episode 18
In this episode we interview Amy Rusiecki — ultrarunner, trail advocate, race director of the iconic Vermont 100 Endurance Race, and race director of the Beast Coast Trail Running Series.
We take a deep dive into the origins of the Vermont 100 and how it began as a horse endurance ride and remains one of the only events in the world where horses and runners share the same 100-mile course. Amy discusses what it takes to direct a race of this magnitude, from coordinating dual events to cultivating a tight-knit, supportive race culture.
More than just a race, the VT100 is a beacon of inclusivity — proudly being the first trail ultra to welcome adaptive athletes and raising money for the Vermont Adaptive. Amy speaks passionately about her mission to foster a trail running culture that is accessible, welcoming, and community-driven.
The conversation also spotlights the Beast Coast Trail Running series, a collection of events (like the Seven Sisters trail race) that embody the rugged charm and spirited camaraderie of New England’s trail scene. Amy shares her insights on what makes the East Coast ultrarunning community so unique, why volunteerism is at the heart of these events, and how the region’s technical terrain delivers a one-of-a-kind endurance challenge.
Key Takeaways:
• The Vermont 100 is one of the only ultra races where runners and horses compete side by side.
• The event has a strong, family-like community and emphasizes volunteer participation.
• VT100 was the first trail ultra to officially include adaptive athletes, pushing the standard for inclusion.
• The race is working to welcome neurodiverse athletes, part of a broader inclusivity initiative.
• Beast Coast Trail Running is also a club that has been newly formed for runners located in Western Massachusetts.
Art & Eric embark on a journey to showcase and celebrate the endurance sports community in New England.
Listen:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303813/episodes/17518811
Australia: Riding into endurance record books
NoosaToday.com.au - Full Article
20/07/2025
Erle Levey
We’re not in Kansas anymore … it’s the famous line from The Wizard of OZ in which Dorothy explains to her dog Toto where they have ended up after a tornado transports them from their home in Kansas to the magical land of Oz.
The same could be said of Widgee endurance horse rider and trainer Gayle Holmes.
At Imbil on the weekend Gayle passed the 30,000km mark in her recorded rides with Australian Endurance Riders Association (AERA).
That’s about 10 times the distance from London to Athens. … and three times the distance from Queensland to Kansas – the site of one of her most memorable rides.
Gayle has been riding since 1990 and only four others have achieved the 30,000km milestone in Australia – Meg Wade, Kristie Taprell, Allan Caslick and Jennifer Gilbertson...
Read more here:
https://noosatoday.com.au/news/20-07-2025/riding-into-endurance-record-books/
We Love Arabian Horses Global Podcast: Heather and Jeremy Reynolds Tevis 2025
Heather & Jeremy Reynolds - Tevis 25 Together: Reynolds' Ride Into History
Join us for a heartfelt and inspiring episode of the Arabian Horse Lover’s Podcast as we sit down with Heather and Jeremy Reynolds—endurance riding’s power couple—fresh off their breathtaking finish at the 2025 Tevis Cup.
Listen:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wOdhLTXRXQkhv9snAPSMq
William “Bill” Stevens 1960-2025
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In Memory Of William “Bill” Stevens, age 65 of Ashland
June 12, 1960 – July 13, 2025
William “Bill” Craig Stevens, age 65, passed away on the morning of July 13, 2025, while out tending to his cattle on the forest. Bill was born in Sheridan, Wyoming on June 12, 1960, to Marcus and Nancy Stevens. He was their first born and the start of the fifth generation on the Circle Bar Ranch.
Bill’s childhood included many adventures as one would expect living on a ranch. From swimming in Otter Creek to climbing the surrounding hills, Bill was always up to something. Collecting various wild animals as pets, going camping, riding his bicycle to town (Sheridan – 67 miles away), and playing in The Fort.
His education started at the one room schoolhouse on Otter Creek for the first couple of years and finishing up with 8th grade at Ashland Public School. Bill then attended and graduated from Tongue River High School in 1979. After High School, Bill traveled to Laramie, Wyoming to attend WyoTech, graduating with certificates in automotive and diesel technologies.
In the summer of 1981, Bill first met Janice (Jan) Lori Kyllo as she worked at the OW Ranch outside of Sheridan, WY. As fate would have it, Bill had accepted a flying job in Laramie as Jan was starting her freshman year at the University of Wyoming in Laramie that fall. Bill and Jan dated until she graduated in the spring of 1985. They married June 1, 1985, and celebrated their 40th Anniversary in 2025.
Bill and Jan welcomed Heather Anne on July 12, 1988, during the week of the Sheridan WYO Rodeo, amidst a summer of numerous fires. Jennifer Ellen came two years later on October 9, 1990 while Bill was working on a water pipeline. Finally, Megan Kay arrived on August 27, 1994. Bill loved his girls and never felt outnumbered by the female presence in the house. He instilled in them the love for the ranch, family history, hunting, cooking, and being adventurous.
Bill’s love for flying started at an early age flying with his dad, Marc. Soloing at 15 and receiving his pilot’s license at age 16. While attending WyoTech he continued his piloting education as well, gathering various certifications from Commercial to Instructor. Bill finished out his certificates as a Multi-Engine Instrument Flight Instructor. In 1981, Bill took a job with Laramie Aviation as a flight instructor and charter pilot. He worked there until he moved back to the ranch in 1983. Bill continued to fly at the ranch, from looking for cattle on the forest and hunting coyotes in the winter, to taking friends and family up for a joy ride and flying to town for parts, Bill was always at home in the air. Bill’s pride and joy was the yellow and black NorthStar plane, in which he logged many hours building and even more flying.
Hunting was always a big part of Bill’s life. From the local game of mule and whitetail deer, antelope, and elk, Bill usually drew a tag. While Bill enjoyed hunting himself, he really loved taking new hunters out to show them the ropes. Later in life, Bill found a love for Africa and hunting there. In the spring of 2025, he convinced Jan to travel with him to Africa, hoping that she would share the love for it that he had. It didn’t take much convincing after Jan shot three for three.
Bill’s love for competition was evident in the many sports that he participated in. He participated in wrestling and football while attending High School. He especially enjoyed coaching little kids in wrestling, teaching them their first move; to throw their hands up in the air, yell, and run onto the mat at the other competitor, thereby forcing them off the mat. He was always studying the local Broadus High School calendar to see when the next football, basketball, or wrestling meet was going to be held so that he could attend. In the mid 1990’s, Bill found the sport of Endurance Riding with his wife. He participated in many one-day rides from ranging from 50 to 100 miles. He furthered his endurance experience by offering to help the US Endurance Team when they traveled overseas for various World Championships. His travels included Canada, the United Arab Emirates, France, Italy, Spain, Costa Rica, and New Zealand. In these travels he made countless friends, with many of them traveling to the ranch to visit.
The ranch was always in the forefront of Bill’s mind. He was so proud to share his love of this way of life with his family and friends. He impressed upon the girls the importance of loving the land; treating it with care so that it can provide for the coming generations. He loved the history of his family in ranching and being the Papa of the 7th generation here on Otter Creek. Bill served on several local boards including the Powder River Conservation District and the Airport Board in Broadus. He enjoyed being involved in the decision making for the betterment of the natural resources and the longevity of ranching in Southeastern Montana. He was also a very strong fundraising advocate for the Broadus Volunteer Fire Department.
Bill’s family would like to thank our family and friends for their outpouring of support through this difficult time. Bill always felt that there were never any strangers in the world, only people he hadn’t befriended yet.
Bill is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jan; Daughter Heather Herman (John) of Sonnette, Montana; Daughter Jennifer Clairmont (Chet) of New Bern, North Carolina; Daughter Megan Stevens of Sheridan, Wyoming; Grandchildren Tyler, Cody, and Kaylee Herman and Milo Clairmont. Parents Marcus and Nancy Stevens; Sisters Suzanne Notti (Jae) and Cynthia Gratwohl (Hal); and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents John and Dorothy Stevens, grandparents Russell and Mary Price, and his niece Rebecca Notti.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to be made to the Bill Stevens Memorial Scholarship Fund, which will be dedicated to furthering the education of students wishing to go to trade schools.
Survivor in the saddle: Lincoln man's perseverance leads him to Tevis Cup endurance ride
GoldCountryMedia.com - Full Article
Lincoln man's perseverance leads him to 100-mile Tevis Cup endurance ride
Jordan Georgeson
Jul 10, 2025 5:00 PM
Ken Campbell has overcome adversity for most of his life. Just three months before receiving his doctorate degree in 1983, Campbell was involved in a tragic accident when a tanker truck carrying 8,000 gallons of gasoline erupted into flames after being rear-ended by a flatbed truck hauling steel.
The impact triggered an explosion, sending flames 200 feet into the air and engulfing a nearby car, occupied by Campbell and two others. One occupant succumbed to her injuries weeks later, and her brother committed suicide months later due to the pain and suffering from the injuries.
Campbell had burns on 70 percent of his body and was not expected to survive. Miraculously, he found a way and has made the most of his second chance at life. He was a marathon runner before the accident, and he used the sport to help him return to his former self.
Campbell first ran the prestigious Western States Endurance Run in 1989, but as he grew older and started a family, he wasn’t able to run the race again. Instead, he resorted to running marathons again but he always longed to return to the iconic trail in the Sierra...
Read more here:
https://goldcountrymedia.com/news/326222/survivor-in-the-saddle-lincoln-mans-perseverance-leads-him-to-tevis-cup-endurance-ride/
2025 Tevis Cup - Jay MeroUSA Endurance Secures Individual Podium Finish in Junior/Young Rider Championship at 2025 FEI Endurance Pan American Championships
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by Isabelle Whiteside/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Jul 19, 2025, 9:23 AM
Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil - The U.S. Endurance Team successfully finished three horse-and-athlete combinations through the 120km ride at the 2025 FEI Endurance Pan American Championship hosted at Haras Albar, in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. The U.S. Endurance Team was led by Team Chef d’Equipe Lisanne Dorion and supported by Team Veterinarian Dr. Olivia Rudolphi, and Team Leader Nicole Zerbee.
“Across varying terrain and excellent conditions, the U.S. athletes performed in line with expectations,” said Lisanne Dorian, USA Endurance Chef d'Equipe.
Avery Betz-Conway (Kingsland, Ga.) finished as the highest placed U.S. combination individually, taking third overall in the Young Rider Championships with her mount Zendaya Rach, a 2015 Arabian mare owned by Rach Stud Agropecuaria. The pair earned the first medal for U.S. Endurance at a Pan American or World Championship since 2011.
The 120km championship trail consisted of four loops, ranging from 20km to 36.5km, featuring undulating terrain across the Brazilian country, designed to challenge both the endurance, stamina, and horsemanship of the competing horse-and-athlete combinations. At the conclusion of each loop, the horses were inspected and checked by the official competition veterinarians to ensure peak physical condition before returning to the rest of the trail.
“Zendaya Rach knew her job all day long and performed like a true professional,” said Betz-Conway. “We have been training together for the last two months and she gave me 200% every step of the way. I’m so grateful for her and the huge support system we had around us. I couldn’t have done it without them.”
Heather Davis (The Plains, Va.) and HM Kaiser Tesla, a 2016 Anglo-Arabian gelding owned by Haras Paso Manzanero, finished inside the top ten individually in the Senior Championship, taking ninth place overall, marking their first top ten finish at the championship level. Thomas Rajala (Hillsborough, N.C.) and Valente Heb, a 2009 Arabian gelding owned by Fernando De Mello Mattos Haaland, finished eleventh overall.
See results and more at:
https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/usa-endurance-secures-individual-podium-finish-in
2025 Tevis Cup - Jay Mero
www.endurance.net/international/USA/2025TevisCup
by Jay Mero DVM
July 15 2025
“Learn By Doing” to borrow the University of Cal Poly’s famous quote - was the theme for our Tevis 2025 weekend. My best mare Lena bruised her right rear foot on a training ride exactly two weeks before Tevis. It was my fault as we had been training hard and I’d let her shoes get too worn in the last week or two lead up, trying to get her closer to her Tevis shoeing date. I still made a big effort trying to help her with some injections and special shoes, but we just didn’t have enough time. We also have been struggling with Clip’s LR foot since Febuary, also trying every bit of magic I could pull out of a hat to keep her sound. The whole scenario with both mares was just really ridiculous as many know we’ve struggled for years with their front feet. Always their front feet, till this year.
So when it became obvious Lena was out and Clip was a question mark, there wasn’t much left in the yard for me to pick from. Lucky for me our first homebred, race bred Arab mare Arrya was the solution. Arrya is the daughter of my first race bred Arab mare Jet Setting Sandrita, who has finished Tevis, and a tough, tough race stallion named Ibn Okba, out of the famous Okba. Arrya had been training right along with her big sisters and had gotten to rides earlier this year including a 3 day and a 2 day back to back stints. But I don’t usually bring a horse to a 100 miler until another year of training and many more endurance rides are under their belt. In addition Tevis is a whole other beast and horses really need to be well trained, seasoned and responsive to all the rider’s aids to increase the odds of finishing healthy and safely. We were sorely lacking in that catagory.
Let’s just say the mare likely experienced 6-12 months of training and schooling in one compressed 24 hour period. I fretted over the start, as I knew we’d need to first stand still in what I call a tin can alley after we walk down to the start a little over a mile from ride camp. We wait another 5-8 minutes packed into said tin can before we are released to start. Anyone who’s ridden a young horse can appreciate patience is not one of their virtues. Then we’d have to navigate lots of single tract with drop offs and horses galloping by us, most often not safely, as soon as they got a sliver of trail to go by. We tried to start with Clip and Reyna for support but then I just sent them on ahead. I’m not really sure how we survived the beginning as I had to have a thousand discussions with Arrya about how fast we were in fact going to go, and no not as fast as she wanted to. She opted to express her displeasure at me controlling her pace with throwing her head side to side, often taking her entire front end with her, sometimes perilously close to the edges, whenever I asked her for contact and to slow down. I’ll be truthful it was pretty bad and I definitely spent those first 12 miles questioning my life choices…
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John Perry’s A Real Diva takes the 2025 Haggin Cup
http://endurance.net/international/USA/2025TevisCup/
Monday July 14 2025
A Real Diva, a 10-year-old Arabian mare ridden by John Perry, was awarded the 2025 Haggin Cup at the Tevis Cup ceremony on Sunday.
It was the mare’s first Tevis Cup completion and the seventh for Perry, from Tracy, California. A Real Diva (Dahess x Dreamm Diva) was bred by Cre Run farm and previously raced on the track, with 1 win in 9 starts in Delaware.
The pair came in 9th place at 1:09 AM.
Together at last: Heather and Jeremy Reynolds finish 1st and 2nd at Tevis Cup
GoldCountryMedia.com - Full Article
Jordan Georgeson
Jul 13, 2025 9:44 AM
The strenuous 100-mile journey from Robie Park to Auburn for the 69th Tevis Cup was not enough to separate husband and wife Jeremy and Heather Reynolds. The two have accomplished just about everything in the sport of endurance riding, entering this year's ride on Saturday with eight Tevis Cups and five Haggin Cups between them in two decades of riding.
Throughout all of their accomplishments, the only thing that the Greenwood couple hadn’t accomplished was finishing the race together. They did so Saturday night, crossing the finish line at McCann Stadium at 11 p.m. hand in hand as the top two finishers of the ride.
“We’ve never managed to finish together at the end of this, like in any position. So to finish together in first place was just mind blowing,” said Heather after the race. “Especially this year with the non-completion rate. To have the two horses pair up and be able to do what they did today was just epic.”
“That was so special,” said Jeremy. “We've been trying to finish together for over 20 years. So it’s just surreal that we finally got to do it together and hold hands across the finish line...”
Read more here:
https://goldcountrymedia.com/news/326277/together-at-last-heather-and-jeremy-reynolds-finish-1st-and-2nd-at-tevis-cup/
Champion mother, daughter Haggin Cup winner, set to defend titles in deep Tevis field
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Champion, Haggin Cup winner to defend titles in deep Tevis field
Jordan Georgeson
Jul 09, 2025 9:30 AM
The grueling 100-mile journey from Robie Park to the historic finish line at McCann Stadium is one of the most iconic and unforgiving trails in endurance riding. Some of the most elite horses and riders have made the trip under the July moon, and 107 entrants will compete in the Tevis Cup this Saturday.
The 69th Tevis Cup, set to begin at 5 a.m. July 12, is an endurance ride with roots dating to 1955. Last year’s field was the biggest since 2019 and while this year is a smaller field, there are still plenty of names to watch...
Read more here:
https://goldcountrymedia.com/news/326192/champion-mother-daughter-haggin-cup-winner-set-to-defend-titles-in-deep-tevis-field/
2025 Midnight Rider photos by Merri Melde
2025 Midnight Rider Endurance ride photos in Washington by Merri
Melde, The Equestrian Vagabond:
https://www.theequestrianvagabond.com/Clients-Endurance
Costanza Laliscia: the young Italian equestrian endurance champion
Sport.quotidiano.net - Full Article
Costanza Laliscia, endurance champion, talks about her passion for horses and the sacrifices she makes for success.
di FRANCESCA MENCACCI
18 giugno 2025
Costanza Laliscia has always collected titles. The list of successes is very long, as is the list of sacrifices made to be at the highest levels. "But I would do it all again, I can't imagine myself without sport", she says. Daughter of art, she inherited from her father Gianluca, world champion in 2005, the passion for horses and endurance, a discipline that requires rigor, effort but that develops great sensitivity. European Endurance Champion in 2019, in 2016, Costanza, at just 16 years old, became the youngest Italian Absolute Champion in the history of equestrian endurance. In total, she has won 10 Italian championships and many top-prestige international competitions in a truly rare list of achievements. Costanza has already worn the jersey of the Italian National Team 10 times and today, at 25 years old, she is the most prominent young woman in the panorama of the discipline, inside and outside Europe. "I was born among horses – she explains – I come from a family where sport is our daily bread, for us it is a lifestyle. Competitions make me feel alive, present, they give me the motivation to work hard every day"...
Read more here:
https://sport.quotidiano.net/altri-sport/costanza-laliscia-la-giovane-campionessa-5b479ebb
Australia: A remarkable life
NoosaToday.com.au - Full Article
05/07/2025
Erle Levey
The word legend can often be easily bandied about, but in Bob Sample’s case it reflects what he has done in life – particularly in endurance horse-riding circles.
Yet there is so much more to Bob and his legacy.
It reminds you that through the years you can regularly deal with people, but it is only when you set aside time to really talk with them, and listen, that you discover the full depth of their life.
Even now, in his 80s, Bob has been surprised at how little he knows about the early lives of mates … friendships built up over years in various sporting arenas and careers.
From jackaroo to board chairman, from working with dairy cattle to horses, he has led a full life.
Sitting on the deck at Stirling’s Crossing Endurance Centre at Imbil, Bob and I were watching the riders come in from an event.
There was that far-away look in his eyes as he recalled past rides...
Read more here:
https://noosatoday.com.au/news/05-07-2025/a-remarkable-life/
Mule ticket: Father and daughter Shane and Peyton Lesher tackle Tevis Cup on Lotto Ticket and Harvey
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Father and daughter Shane and Peyton Lesher tackle Tevis Cup on Lotto Ticket and Harvey
Jordan Georgeson
Jul 03, 2025
The Tevis Cup has always been the ultimate goal for Shane Lesher. The 100-mile endurance ride, scheduled for Saturday, July 12, serves as the ultimate challenge for both rider and equine, and a successful ride is a testament to the hard work, heart and commitment of everyone involved.
But Lesher didn’t want to do the ride on horseback, he wanted to up the ante like his mentor had done.
Lesher chooses to complete his Tevis rides on a mule named Lotto Ticket, and the duo has successfully completed the journey from Robie Park to the Gold Country Fairgrounds four times. He was inspired to ride a mule by Frank Smith, who famously completed numerous Tevis rides on a mule named Buckaroo...
Read more here:
https://goldcountrymedia.com/news/326138/mule-ticket-father-and-daughter-shane-and-peyton-lesher-tackle-tevis-cup-on-lotto-ticket-and-harvey/
Santiam photos by Jala Neufeld & Andrea Hurn
2025 Santiam Cascade Endurance ride photos in Oregon by Jala Neufeld, DKTAJAY Photography:
https://dktajay.smugmug.com/event/Santiam-2025
and Andrea Hurn:
https://amhphotography.instaproofs.com/gallery/#events/2098384
Distance Horse National Championships are 60 days away
60 Days Away!
New Centerville, ID • August 29-31
The countdown is on to the 2025 Distance Horse National Championships, happening August 29-31 in New Centerville, Idaho!
Whether you're tackling Endurance or Competitive Trail, now is the perfect time to start prepping. We’ve pulled together all the key dates, ride details, and entry information in one convenient spot to help you hit the trail with confidence.
The Distance Horse National Championships is the overhead titled event, hosted by AHA, which includes partnered Breed National Championships along with Old Selam Open Rides. Our partnered breeds are Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC), Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA), Performance Shagya-Arabian Registry (PShR), American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) and Akhal-Teke Association of America (ATAA).
Along with the Breed National Championships we also offer Open Old Selam 40 Mile Competitive Trail Ride recognized by AHA. We will also be holding Open Old Selam Limited Distance Ride, Open 50 Mile Endurance Rides and an Open 100 Mile Endurance Ride which is sanctioned by American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) and AHA. We
also offer a Limited Distance Challenge which is the same horse/rider combination entered in all three Open Old Selam Limited Distance Rides; rules and information can be found under the Rider Information tab. All Old Selam Rides are open to all equines and have no qualifications or membership requirements!
We can’t wait to see you in Idaho as we celebrate the grit, grace, and endurance of the Arabian horse.
To enter, or see more information, click here:
https://arabianhorses.org/competition/national-events/distance-nationals/
Tevis Trail Flyover: It's that time again!
With just over two weeks left till the start of the 69th Tevis Cup, you might like to get a glimpse of the 100 miles of trail from Robie Park near Lake Tahoe, NV to the finish line at Auburn, California.
Created in 2012 by Steph Teeter of Endurance.net, now with over 40,000 views, this google earth flyover gives you a pretty accurate armchair look at the start-to-finish trail across the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Stay tuned for more updates and coverage of the Tevis Cup on July 12 here:
http://www.endurance.net/international/USA/2025TevisCup/
“See you in Auburn!”
Or link:
https://youtu.be/50mRSVybJfs?si=oC5QyMk7cXIZZy-W
US Equestrian Announces Athletes Selected to Represent U.S. Endurance Team for 2025 FEI Endurance World Championship for Juniors and Young Riders
USEF.org
by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Jun 26, 2025
Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete and horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Endurance Team for the 2025 FEI Endurance World Championship for Juniors and Young Riders. The championship will take place in Buftea, Romania, on September 20, 2025.
The following athletes and horse combinations have been selected to compete on the U.S. Endurance Team are listed in alphabetical order:
• Jax Beloberk (Loomis, Calif.) and Highh Treason, a 2011 Arabian gelding (Tomanchie x Ecstatika) owned by Katie Beloberk
• AnnaMaria Clarke (Davis, Va.) and Southern Justice, a 2012 Arabian gelding (PA Gazsi x PA Ecolina) owned by Valerie Kanavy and Dessia Miller
• Alternate: Summerr Gold, a 2016 Half Arabian mare (Finish Golden x LM Parys) owned by Valerie Kanavy
• Vanessa Erickson (Rocklin, Calif.) and Leno, a 2016 Arabian gelding (Dahess x Ta Dance WithTheStar) owned by Samantha Ellis
• Uma Kraskin (Deland, Fla.) and Maggies Nchanted Pipi, a 2011 Arabian mare (FSF Dakaros Enchanter x Whizlin Comets Maggie) owned by Evelyn Baig
• Alternate: Zaed Al Shaqab, a 2012 Arabian gelding (Gazal Al Shaqab x WN Star Dynasty) owned by Stephen Rojek
• Lila Reeder (Loomis, Calif.) and Cricket MHF, a 2017 Arabian gelding (Jolly By Golly x Awesome Zell MHF) owned by Bethany Reeder
Competition Information:
The 2025 FEI Endurance World Championship for Juniors and Young Riders begins with the opening ceremony taking place at 6:00 pm GMT+3/11:00 a.m. EST on September 18. The competition will begin with pre-ride horse inspections at 12:00 p.m. GMT+3/5:00 a.m. EST on September 19 and conclude with Prize Giving and Closing Ceremony at 12:00 pm GMT+3/5:00 a.m. EST on September 21.
More at:
https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/us-equestrian-announces-athletes-selected-to-2
Bryce Canyon National Park Reassessing Horseback Travel
Compiled from NPS releases
June 24, 2025
The growth in horseback riding at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah has park officials reviewing their equestrian regulations and discussing how best park resources can be protected from that growth.
Between 2015 and 2021 the park saw a 650 percent increase in private riders, from 124 private riders in 33 group to 814 riders in 199 groups, and the growth has continued since then, according to a park release.
The park in 2014 had developed a reservation system for private riders to help spread riders out and avoid trail encounters between groups. In 2022, the park updated this system to avoid any overlap between private and guided rides, allowing private riders to reserve time slots between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., after the commercial rides were off the trail each day.
The decision to change the horseback regulations in 2022 was spurred by conflicts between concessioner and private horse groups on steep, narrow trails. When private and concessioner groups meet on the trail, unfamiliar horses can behave unpredictably, creating interactions that are especially difficult for inexperienced concessioner riders to control safely, the park said at the time. Riders may also be forced to turn around, often in areas where steep cliffs and sensitive resources give little room to do so.
The park has recognized a growing interest in more riding opportunities — guided riding has increased by a marginal percentage, and private rides have increased by more than 700 percent since 2015.
Horseback riding, including guided and private riding, is integral to the park’s history and visitor experience, the release said. Guided horseback riding tours provide thousands of visitors with a unique experience to ride among the hoodoos. Private riders are also allowed to ride their own stock (horses and mules) on designated park trails.
That said, the increase in horseback travel has park staff assessing ways to provide access for horseback riders while also protecting natural and cultural resources and providing for a safe and enjoyable experience for both private users and guided tour groups...
Read more here:
https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2025/06/bryce-canyon-national-park-reassessing-horseback-travel
Oman's HH Sayyid Ali Al Said seals FEI Endurance World Championship berth in AlUla
Timesofoman.com - Full Article
22/June/2025
By: Times News Service
MUSCAT: Oman’s endurance rider His Highness Sayyid Ali Ghalib al Said secured a slot in the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championship finals which will take place in AlUla city in Saudi Arabia next year following his successful completion of the prestigious Buchen 160km international endurance race in Germany recently.
The race, conducted under the supervision of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), was a crucial qualification milestone and a challenging test for elite riders. This marks the second time that HH Sayyid Ali officially qualified for the World Endurance Championship finals and it is showcasing his remarkable presence on the global endurance stage. HH Sayyid Ali completed the six-phase 160 km course which was divided into several segments including 35 km, 25 km, 35 km, 25 km, 20 km, and 20 km in aboard through horse Attila with a timing of 10 hours, 23 minutes, and 20 seconds...
Read more here:
https://timesofoman.com/article/159528-hh-sayyid-ali-al-said-seals-fei-endurance-world-championship-berth-in-alula