Dennis Maschmeyer Memorial Endurance Ride – 2026
NOTE: AN EC SANCTIONED 80KM EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ALONGSIDE THE ERA 50 MILE EVENT ON SATURDAY MAY 23, 2026. IF YOU WISH TO ENTER THE EC SANCTIONED EVENT PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE COMPLETING THE EC ENTRY FORM, TOGETHER WITH THE EC RELATED FORMS, WHICH ARE LINKED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.
Ride: Dennis Maschmeyer Memorial Ride – 2026
Ride Date: May 23-24, 2026
Ride Registration Opens: May 11, 2026
ERA EVENT: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
EC EVENT: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Ride Registration Closes: May 19, 2026 at NOON
Location: Bruderheim, Alberta
Ride Organizer: Ana Surayev / Colleen DeVry (trails)
Ride Manager: Shelly Grauman / Ana Surayev
EC Technical Delegate: Brenda Henrikson
Ride Secretary: Natasha Dombrosky
Veterinarians: Dr Emma Kahanyshyn DVM (Head Vet), Dr Sarah Kulle DVM
Ride Distances: Intro, 25, 50
Fees: 
ERA RIDE POSTER – CLICK HERE
EC RIDE POSTER – CLICK HERE
Trail: Trail is a mix of 2 track and single track. Terrain is through forested areas, pasture areas, and through sandy jack pine areas.
Ride Camp: We will be in a pretty level pasture field located directly off the highway. There will be porta potties on site and horse water provided. Good cell reception in camp. Located 6 minutes from the Town of Bruderheim. Dogs are welcome but CANNOT be off leash and are NOT allowed in vetting or crewing areas at any time. Please ensure your dogs are placed inside your trailer when you are not at ride site. Ride site is an active cattle ranch and residence, any dogs off leash or with excessive barking will result in immediate removal from ride site. This is a no frills ride – no breakfast/lunch provided to riders or crew. We will be hosting a potluck supper Saturday evening prior to the awards ceremony. Should you wish to join us please bring a dish for the table. RIDE CAMP OPENS FRIDAY, MAY 22nd AT 2PM.
Directions to Ride Camp: From Fort Saskatchewan (Hwy 21/Hwy 15 intersection) – take Highway 15 East (25 kms) to Range Road 202. Turn North onto RR 202 and follow for 3.5 kms. At the T-intersection turn right onto Highway 45. Continue North for 5.5 kms, ride site will be on the left (watch for the big power lines). Watch for ERA ride site signs along the highway.
Click for MAP TO RIDE SITE.
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