Bighorn Dam Endurance Ride – 2026

THIS RIDE WILL OFFER A DUAL SANCTIONED ERA/AERC 50 MILE EVENT.

NOTE:  This ride requires mandatory hoof protection.

PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR ENTRY: 25 mile event requires that rider must have completed a previous 25 mile event with ERA (or similar) , 50 mile event requires that the rider must have completed a previous 50 mile event, or 2 -25 mile events with ERA (or similar).  Due to the remote back country creating a higher risk environment we are requiring all riders to have pre-qualifications in place ahead of entering.

RIDE ENTRIES WILL BE CAPPED AT 50 RIDERS PER OUR PERMIT ALLOWANCE.

Ride: Bighorn Dam Endurance Ride

Ride Date: June 13, 2026

Registration Opens: May 26, 2026  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Registration Closes: June 9, 2026

Location: Bighorn Dam, AB

Ride Organizer: Jessica Yavis

Ride Manager: Caitlin Shumborski

Ride Secretary: Natasha Dombrosky

Veterinarians: Dr. Nakiska van Bergen DVM (head vet), Dr Jessica Dixon DVM

Ride Distances: 25 miles, 50 miles.  Note: there will be no intro distance offered at this event.

Fees:

Ride Camp: Ride Camp will be in the Bighorn Dam staging area.  All Riders, Crew, Guests (18yrs old and over) must have a public lands camping pass that can be purchased at www.alberta.ca/public-lands-camping-pass

The base is hard rock therefore electric fence could be difficult for those who use push-in pegs – panels are recommended.  There is also wild horse bands in the area that frequent the area.

Trail Info: Shoes/Hoof protection is required.