FORT MEADE ENDURANCE RIDE

Fort Meade
Endurance Ride

Presented by Black Hills Endurance

Endurance & Trail Rides

July 6 – July 7, 2024

Sturgis, South Dakota

Sanctioned by AERC

days & distances

Day 1: 25/50 mile endurance rides, 12 mile intro ride

Day 2: 25/55 mile endurance rides, 12 mile intro ride

The trail is a mixture of climbs and flat, easy sections. Hoof protection is recommended.

Ride Camp

Camp is at the Barry Stadium behind Fort Meade, just 2 miles from Sturgis, South Dakota. Camping for the weekend is is $30 payable with registration. One trailer/rig per space. Tents may be added at no charge, and there are no extra fees for horses or people.

Horses leaving the brand inspection area will need to have a brand inspection per South Dakota law. A brand inspector will be on site. Inspections are $20 and good for the lifetime of the horse, as long as you own it. Please bring proof of ownership.

Weed free hay is required and may be purchased by contacting The Hay Shed.

schedule & Entries

50 mile rides begin at 6:30 a.m.

25 mile rides begin at 7:30 a.m.

Intro riders check in from 9:00 – 10:30, then vet horses before an 11:00 intro meeting and start.

Please join us for a potluck Saturday night. Management will provide brisket and sausage. Bring your favorite side dish to share, and don’t forget desserts!

2024 Entry Fees: 25/50 mile rides, $130 per day for or $50 for juniors. Intro trail rides, $50 per day. Add $20 per day fee for non-AERC members.

Check or cash payments only. We will not have a way to process credit cards in camp.

How to Enter: Use this link to register online for LD and endurance. Please preregister to help us plan. Use this link to register for introductory trail rides.

Current Coggins (within 12 months) and health certificates are required. The address for health certificates is: Barry Stadium, Barry Road, Sturgis, SD 57741.