Silverberry Spectacular (2024)
NOTE: THIS RIDE EVENT WILL INCLUDE BOTH THE EC 80 KM (Saturday only) AND ERA 50 MILE (Saturday and Sunday) EVENTS. In order to enter into the EC Sanctioned event riders MUST hold a current Equestrian Canada Bronze sport license or higher. For those wishing to qualify for the Canadian Western Regional Endurance Challenge on August 24, 2024 please ensure you are registering using the “EC Sanctioned event” otherwise please use the “ERA Sanctioned event” link to enter.
Ride: Silverberry Spectacular
Ride Registration Opens: May 22, 2024 –
Ride Entry Forms: For the ERA SANCTIONED event – CLICK HERE. For the EC SANCTIONED event – CLICK HERE
Location: Derwent, Alberta – Silverberry Recreational Area
Ride Organizer: Daryl Cole
Ride Manager: Chelsea Rose
EC Technical Director: Kathy Irvine
Ride Secretary: Natasha Dombrosky
Veterinarians: Dr Claudia Metz DVM, Dr Emma Kahanyshyn DVM
Date: June 8-9, 2024
Ride Distance: Intro, 25, 50, 80 Km (Saturday only)
CLICK HERE FOR THE ERA EVENT RIDE POSTER
CLICK HERE FOR THE EC EVENT RIDE POSTER
Trail: Trail is a mix of 2 track and single track. Terrain is rolling with pasture, dirt, and bush trail. There is approx 1/2 mile of gravel however ditches are clear. Ride management asks that preference to rubber shoes if possible (hopefully we get some rain so we don’t have to worry about fire risk) however shoes are not required for this ride.
Ride Camp: Ride site is a flat pasture/reserve grazing area. It is a bit rough so please slow down when entering and crossing. Riders can spread manure however hay/straw MUST be cleaned up and removed with you due to risk of cross contamination of weed species. Porta potties on site. Horse water on sit. RIDE CAMP OPENS FRIDAY, June 7th AT 2PM.
Directions to Ride Camp: SW 31-54-7-W4. From the West: Travel East of Two Hills on Highway 45 to Range Road 80. Turn left (North) and follow for 3 miles. Ride Camp is on the right. From the East: Take Highway 41 North of Vermillion to Highway 45. Turn left and follow West to Range Road 80. Turn right (North) and follow for 3 miles. Ride Camp is on the right. Click here for map to ride site.