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China Equestrian endurance riding competition opens in north China county/a>


BastillePost.com - Full Article

2026-07-19

China's 2026 Equestrian Endurance Riding Competition opened in Fengning Manchu Autonomous County, north China's Hebei Province on Saturday, bringing together professional riders and equestrian enthusiasts from across the country while boosting summer tourism on the grasslands.

More than 200 riders from dozens of equestrian clubs nationwide competed in the 40-km and 80-km endurance races at the Tianma Flight Town (meaning "heavenly horse flying") on the Bashang Grassland, where vast grasslands and summer temperatures averaging around 20 degrees Celsius have made it a popular destination for horse riding and summer getaways...

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https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/6020755-equestrian-endurance-riding-competition-opens-in-north-china-county

UK: Derbyshire teenager lands back-to-back endurance victories


DerbyshireTimes.co.uk - Full Article

By Phil Bramley
Published 17th Jul 2026,

Fifteen-year-old Derbyshire equestrian Hollie Brewell has achieved an extraordinary double victory, winning the challenging three-day 160km class at the Cirencester Endurance Ride just weeks after conquering the two-day 160km class at Pembrey.

Riding her super star nine-year-old Arabian gelding Cotswolds Shaquille (affectionately known as "Sharqui"), the Amber Valley-based teenager demonstrated maturity and horsemanship far beyond her years to secure top honours in hot summer conditions.

Over the three-day Cirencester event, Hollie and Sharqui tackled a demanding schedule: 64km on Day 1 (two 32km loops), 64km on Day 2 (two 32km loops), and 32km on Day 3 (two 16km loops). Despite scorching summer heat and exceptionally hard, dry ground, the pair delivered an immaculate performance to achieve a prestigious win. Crucially, they registered their lowest-ever end-vetting heart rate of just 39 beats per minute (bpm)—a testament to Sharqui's superb fitness and recovery capacity.

Endurance riding is a unique equestrian sport that tests the fitness, stamina, and partnership of horse and rider over marked off-road routes. At regular intervals, known as 'vet gates', horses must pass rigorous veterinary inspections. Veterinarians measure heart rates, metabolic signs, and soundness; if a horse does not meet strict physiological criteria or shows signs of fatigue, they are immediately withdrawn...

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https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/sport/other-sport/derbyshire-teenager-lands-back-to-back-endurance-victories-8804111?fbclid=IwY2xjawTLgW5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFmdmFBOWlEVzJjbHY4QmNNc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoPJdn-ZayL0PGwEBaLVlwrY_KeHI2qYo3u3nHLsEcnYkP3_4b8qVzP6LvSU_aem_pn4A8HNbdnYlt-2CrOAJCw

Angie Field Rochna 1965 - 2026


Legacy.com

Angela "Angie" Field Rochna passed peacefully at her home in Sonita, Arizona on May 22, 2026 at the age of 61.

She was born on May 11, 1965, in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Rad and Barbara Field.

Angie grew up in the North Dallas area on Stonemoss Drive, an idyllic neighborhood filled with wonderful friends. Angie attended J Frank Dobie Elementary School, Northwood Junior High and graduated from Richardson High School, class of '83, where she played bass clarinet and made lifelong friends in the Golden Eagle Band. Angie went on to attend Texas A&M University ultimately graduating from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine.

Angie developed a love for animals practically from birth. For over 25 years she worked as a veterinarian, giving her very best to her clients and their beloved animals. Rain or snow, late nights or early mornings, Angie was always there for God's sick little creatures...

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Tevis Ride Entry Deadline Tomorrow July 18, and 2026 Tevis Trivia


July 17 2026
Endurance.net

Ride entry fees for Tevis go up $100 for a late fee after midnight July 18.

With 105 entries currently signed up, a diverse group will be gathering at the starting line at Robie Park on August 1.

According to the current pre-entry list, riders from New Zealand, UK, and the Netherlands (also US riders, from France, Sweden, Norway, and Lithuania) will join the USA riders. 11 Juniors will ride.

Past Tevis Cup winners participating are: Royal Patron (2016), Supersonic Zell (2025), Treasured Moments (2021, 2023), Sanoma Blakeley (2019), Karen Donley (2016), Hal Hall (1974, 1990), Heather Reynolds (2003, 2014, 2018, 2025), Jeremy Reynolds (2004, 2007, 2011, 2021, 2023), Jeanette Mero (2024).

Past Haggin Cup (Best Condition) winners participating are: ...

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http://endurance.net/international/USA/2026TevisCup/#TevisTrivia

British Youth set for historic return to European Endurance Championships in France


July 14 2026

Great Britain will field its first Young Rider endurance team at an FEI Championship since 2018, showcasing the next generation of equestrian talent and a deep commitment to horse welfare.

Endurance GB is proud to announce the three talented young riders selected to represent Great Britain at the prestigious FEI Endurance European Championship for Young Riders & Juniors. Taking place in the beautiful but highly technical terrain of Jullianges, France, on 31st July 2026, this event marks a major milestone for British equestrian sport. The determined young squad comprises Scarlett Chapple riding Durboro Tansy, alongside Carmen Benitez Tennant riding BAN - KEI Almanzor and professional rider Suzannah Todd riding Kefla.

The achievement marks a historic return to the world stage, with Great Britain fielding a full squad in this category for the first time in eight years. The championship course in Jullianges will test the ultimate limits of horsemanship, tactical maturity, and stamina over a demanding and undulating route. With only three combinations representing Great Britain, there is no "drop score" available—meaning every single horse-and-rider partnership must complete the course successfully in order to secure a team placing. Success in endurance is measured not just by speed, but by strict veterinary standards; horses must pass rigorous health checks, including heart rate and soundness evaluations, before, during, and immediately after the race to secure a successful placing and completion.

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Crossing Canada East to West On Horseback


ExplorersWeb.com - Full Article

July 14, 2026
Martin Walsh

In 2025, Stef Gebbie set out across Canada on horseback, moving east to west. Starting in the Maritimes near New Brunswick, the 26-year-old Australian made it as far as Ontario’s Manitoulin Island before a family tragedy forced her to go home for a time.

Keen to continue the expedition, Gebbie headed back later that year to kayak from Manitoulin Island to the Manitoba border, passing through Lake Superior, Thunder Bay, and then the Path of the Paddle (a water trail through northwestern Ontario). This year, she has returned to the saddle to complete her unique Canadian crossing.

A team of three

Gebbie isn’t the only one returning to the cross-Canada journey. Her packhorse, Wilson, has accompanied her from New Brunswick and has already covered over 3,500km. Wilson is a rescue with “a very grumpy disposition, but he is also very chill and gets the job done,” Gebbie explains...

Read more here:
https://explorersweb.com/crossing-canada-east-to-west-on-horseback/

Local Colorado rider to follow in the legacy of Genghis Khan and compete in the world’s longest horse race


SteamBoatPilot.com - Full Article

Paige Rylander will ride semi-wild horses across the Mongolian Steppe

Nick Slater | Jul 11, 2026

Dating back before the time of Genghis Khan, Mongolia has represented the genesis of horsemanship.

The annual Mongol Derby — a 650-mile horserace across the Mongolian Steppe — celebrates the relationship between humans and horses and is the longest horse race in the world. Steamboat Springs local Paige Rylander will compete in the 2026 iteration Aug. 5-14.

“I wanted to experience the epicenter of the horse-human relationship,” said Rylander. “I have competed in English riding through college, and I work at a ranch. This felt like the next step in my horse journey.”

The race roughly follows Khan’s postal route, which he developed in 1224 C.E.

The exact course that the riders must take changes each year. The riders utilize GPS and paper maps to follow the route.

Competitors hop between horses every 25 miles and utilize between 25-28 horses per race. At each aid station, riders refuel and migrate their gear — limited to a maximum of 11 pounds — between steeds.

Participants are permitted to ride between 7 a.m.-7 p.m. only. Over 1,000 horses are provided by 250 herders.

“You camp where you can,” said Rylander. “There is a culture of hospitality, and part of the fun is knocking on doors and asking if you can stay with them or camp on their land — especially when they’ve never heard of the race...”

Read more here:
https://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/local-rider-to-follow-in-the-legacy-of-genghis-khan-and-compete-in-the-worlds-longest-horse-race/

Australia: Triple photo finish in Tom Quilty Cup


Amy Everett and Box Hill Nifty, closest to camera, wins the 2026 Tom Quilty Gold Cup, from Charlotte Williamson on Stirling's Thor, part obscured and Emma Ireland, third, riding Razorback Rolex. Photo: Sarah Sullivan Photography.

NoosaToday.com.au - Full Article

12/07/2026
Erle Levey

A midnight start and 160km later, it came down to a triple photo finish to decide the 60th anniversary of the Tom Quilty Gold Cup.

The premier endurance horse ride in Australia attracted 225 entries from all states as well as a strong international contingent.

Held at Stirling’s Crossing Equestrian Centre at Imbil, the course over five legs was challenging yet held in ideal conditions. A cool night with a near-full moon, foggy morning and a fine day.

Going out on the last leg, it looked as if the winner would be from a group of five riders fairly tightly bunched together – even after 140km.

These comprised 2024 Gold Cup winner Emma Ireland from the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Imbil rider Charlotte Williamson along with 2025 equal winner Nikki Sample, and first-time Quilty rider 24-year-old Amy Everett from the Hunter Valley.

Another Imbil rider Ute Jordan had been a strong contender all of the way.

A bit more than an hour after leaving ride base on the fifth and final leg, the horses rose into sight from the final creek crossing. There was about 400m to go and three riders were galloping towards the finish...

Read more here:
https://noosatoday.com.au/news/12-07-2026/triple-photo-finish-in-quilty-cup/

2026 Midnight Rider photos by Merri Melde


2026 Midnight Rider Endurance ride photos in Washington by Merri Melde, The Equestrian Vagabond:
https://www.theequestrianvagabond.com/Clients-Endurance

2026 Tom Quilty - Jay Randle, Splendacrest Arabians


July 8 2026
By Jay Randle, Splendacrest Arabians

The Americans Have Landed!

I've always blamed America.

Not for anything political, mind you. Simply because, after living there for ten wonderful years during the 1980s and 90s, I've never quite managed to shake it off.

I left Australia as a young woman, came home years later with an American accent that thankfully disappeared, a suitcase full of stories, and a lifetime's worth of friendships. Those friendships have followed me into endurance riding.

Over the years, several Splendacrest Squad riders have travelled to the United States to compete and train, and in return we've welcomed a steady procession of overseas riders to our little corner of Queensland. Somewhere along the way I found myself speaking at a few American Endurance Ride Conference conventions, making more friends, and apparently acquiring a reputation for producing horses that looked after their riders. So when word spread that Splendacrest might have horses available for the 2026 Tom Quilty, my inbox became surprisingly international.

Apparently Australians weren't the only ones mad enough to want to ride 160 kilometres through the Queensland bush…

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http://www.endurance.net/international/Australia/2026TomQuilty/JayRandle.html

Arabian Horse Association Announces Return of Distance Nationals Championship in Menahga, Minnesota


IndyStar.com - Full Article

Six Breed Organizations Unite for Premier Multi-Breed Endurance & Competitive Trail Championship, October 2–4, 2026

MENAHGA, MN, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) proudly announces the return of the Distance Nationals Championship, taking place October 2–4, 2026, at the Huntersville Hundred ride site in Menahga, Minnesota. The event stands as the premier endurance and competitive trail riding championship in the Arabian horse industry — and the only event in the national circuit that brings this variety of breeds and level of championship competition to a single venue.

Bringing together riders and horses from across the country, Distance Nationals celebrates the unmatched stamina, athleticism and partnership that have long defined the Arabian horse breed. The championship showcases elite endurance and competitive trail competition while fostering camaraderie and sportsmanship among riders of all levels.

“Distance Nationals represents the incredible versatility and heart of the Arabian horse,” said Taryl O’Shea, CEO of the Arabian Horse Association. “These athletes, both horse and rider, embody dedication, resilience and partnership. Events like this not only honor the traditions of our sport, but also inspire future generations to experience the unique connection that makes the Arabian horse so special.”

A One-of-a-Kind National Championship

Distance Nationals is a 3-day championship event featuring 100-mile and 50-mile Endurance Championships, a Competitive Trail Ride (CTR) Championship, and a 25-mile Limited Distance Championship. Six breed organizations host their championships at this single event:

• Arabian Horse Association (AHA)
• Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC)
• Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA)
• Performance Shagya-Arabian Horse Registry (PShR)
• American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA)
• Akhal-Teke Association of America (ATAA)

No other event in the country assembles this breadth of breeds or this level of championship competition under one roof...

Read more here:
https://www.indystar.com/press-release/story/92900/arabian-horse-association-announces-return-of-distance-nationals-championship-in-menahga-minnesota/

2026 May's Horses in the Morning Endurance Podcast


Horseradionetwork - Listen

Old Dominion Endurance Ride, Promoting the Sport, Powerful Mindset, for May 12, 2026 by Farnam

Horses in the Morning
May 12, 2026

Diane Connolly, Old Dominion ride manager tells us about this year’s ride in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Jamie Reid Ruff shares some tips on promoting the sport in your local community. Plus, Karen has some great thoughts on the mental game of endurance riding. Listen in...

https://horseradionetwork.com/2026/05/old-dominion-endurance-ride-promoting-the-sport-powerful-mindset-for-may-12-2026-by-farnam/

Pony Express reenactment gallops into Old Sacramento after 10-day journey


Martin Christian photo

Abridged.org - Full Article

People cheered for the horseback riders as they carried a bag of mail over 1,966 miles.

Published on June 26, 2026
by Shelley Ho

For 46 years, thousands of horses have galloped day and night across eight states to reenact the Pony Express, the short-lived but revolutionary express mail service that employed young riders to transport mail from Missouri to California.

After 10 days, this year’s ride came to a conclusion on Thursday in California, passing through the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the early morning, traveling through Folsom and along the American River Parkway before ending at the Pony Express Statue in Old Sacramento, where a crowd gathered to welcome the final rider.

Throughout the journey, riders passed along a mochila, Spanish for knapsack, which carried over a thousand letters sent in by the public...

Read more here:
https://www.abridged.org/news/pony-express-sacramento/

Australia: 100 miles, one goal


NoosaToday.com.au - Full Article

02/07/2026

PRECEDE

The Tom Quilty Gold Cup, the premier event on the Australian Endurance Riders Association, is being held at Imbil this weekend. ERLE LEVEY looks at what inspires riders from across Australia and from overseas to saddle up for the challenge.

BREAKOUT QUOTE

“The Tom Quilty is considered the pinnacle of the sport in Australia. It’s what most riders are aiming for – to start, complete and get a Tom Quilty buckle as a result.“

The 60th anniversary of Australia’s premier endurance horse riding event, the 2026 Tom Quilty Gold Cup, is ready for a midnight start on Saturday 4 July.

Riders from across Australia will be competing in the 160km event, being held at Imbil this week.

The iconic ride, to be completed within 24 hours, will comprise a strong contingent of international riders – from the US, Spain, New Zealand, France and the Netherlands.

The leading riders are expected to complete the ride on Saturday afternoon – a little more than 12 hours undertaking the challenging ride through Imbil State Forest and rolling countryside between Brooloo and Mitchell Creek.

This anniversary ride celebrates the initial event in 1966, to the west of Sydney, that saw 23 starters. By comparison, the 2026 Tom Quilty has has attracted 231 nominations...

Read more here:
https://noosatoday.com.au/news/02-07-2026/100-miles-one-goal/

FEI reopens bid process for FEI Endurance World Championship 2026 following withdrawal of AlUla (KSA) as host


01 July 2026
Author: FEI Communications

On 1 July 2026, during its in-person Board meeting, the FEI Board approved the termination of the Host Agreement for the FEI Endurance World Championship 2026, which had been scheduled to take place in AlUla (KSA) on 28 November. The decision was taken further to the Organising Committee, the Royal Commission for AlUla, informing the FEI on 29 June that, due to the current geopolitical situation, it was no longer in a position to organise the Championship as planned.

The FEI Board also approved the reopening of the bid process with the objective of identifying a new organiser and keeping the Championship on the 2026 calendar.

"This was not a decision the FEI Board took lightly," FEI President Ingmar De Vos said. "We are acutely aware of the impact this has on National Federations, Athletes, Officials, support teams and, above all, the preparation of the horses. However, under the circumstances, we had no option but to seek an alternative Organiser.

"We recognise the importance of the FEI Endurance World Championship for all those involved in the discipline and are fully committed to securing a new host. The bid process will open shortly and the matter will be rediscussed by the Board at the end of July.

"I would also like to thank the Endurance community for its continued commitment to the sport and for its support in this challenging situation."

A comprehensive summary of the decisions taken by the FEI Board will be issued shortly.

Australia’s endurance epic: Imbil saddles up for the Tom Quilty


NoosaToday.com.au - Full Article

29/06/2026
Erle Levey

It has been all hands on deck as the Stirling’s Crossing Tom Quilty 2026 committee and volunteers prepare the Imbil equestrian centre for the nation’s premier endurance event this week.

With 231 nominations for the iconic test of horsemanship being held over July 3-5 there was line-marking and mowing to be undertaken, and water pipes to be installed for more than 300 camp sites to accommodate an estimated 900 riders and support crews on site.

It is the 60th anniversary of the Tom Quilty Gold Cup, that saw 23 starters in that first event to the west of Sydney...

Read more here:
https://noosatoday.com.au/news/29-06-2026/australias-endurance-epic-imbil-saddles-up-for-the-tom-quilty/

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