Jackpines Endurance Ride (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 Equestrian Canada 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.
Registration Opens: July 6, 2024 – as we are running both EC and ERA sanctioned events on July 20th please ensure you complete the proper registration form below. For those wishing to enter the 80km EC event on Saturday and then an ERA event on Sunday, please ensure you are completing both the EC (Saturday) and ERA (Sunday) entry forms.
- ERA Sanctioned Event Registration Link: Click Here.
- EC Sanctioned Event Registration Link: Click Here.
Registration Closes: July 16, 2024 @ noon
Ride Location: High Prairie, AB
Ride Organizer: Brianne Brault
Ride Manager/Technical Delegate: Brenda Henrikson
Ride Secretary: Natasha Dombrosky
Veterinarians: Dr Claudia Metz DVM (head vet), Dr Christy Barlund DVM (treatment vet)
Ride Distances: Intro, 30 miles, 50 miles
Ride Poster: see below,
CLICK HERE FOR THE ERA EVENT RIDE POSTER
CLICK HERE FOR THE EC EVENT RIDE POSTER.
CLICK HERE FOR THE EC EVENT PAPER APPLICATION. This form is required by those entering the EC event and must be emailed to the Technical Delegate, Brenda Henrikson at henriksonbrenda@gmail.com
CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT EC RULES AND REGULATIONS. This is for review by those entering the EC event.
Trail: All of the trail is 2 track. Terrain is through forested areas and through sandy jack pine areas. There is little gravel (less than 1km) therefore very barefoot friendly. There will be 2 river crossings, which are both hard flat bottoms, and the river is dammed so there should be low flow.
Ride Camp: We will be in a pretty level field. Hay will have been cut but there will likely be second cut alfalfa growing back up. There will be porta potties on site and horse water provided. Good cell reception in camp. Located 10 minutes from the Town of High Prairie. Early arrival, late departure is possible but must be arranged with Ride Organizer. Dogs are welcome but CANNOT be off leash and are NOT allowed in vetting or crewing areas at any time. This is a no frills ride – no breakfast/lunch provided to riders/crew. Ride Management is planning to host a potluck dinner on Saturday evening prior to the awards presentation. Those wishing to partake are asked to provide a side or salad for the table.
Directions to Ride Camp: From High Prairie, AB take Highway 749 North (MAC’s Intersection). Drive until you cross the South Heart River Bridge, slow down, take your next left (West on Twp Rd 755B). Follow this gravel road approximately 2 miles. You will see signs leading you to camp. Ride camp opens Friday, July 19th at 2PM. Rider meeting 8pm Friday/Saturday.