AERC Convention/Office Closure: (more)
We hope that many endurance riders (and those interested in learning more about endurance) will brave the elements to come to the AERC convention March 9 and 10 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. The AERC office will be closed from Tuesday, March 5, through Thursday, March 14, reopening on Friday, March 15. Thanks for your support of AERC and the AERC convention; we know it will be a wonderful celebration of endurance riding!
Blackwater Swamp Stomp reschedule: (more)
The Blackwater Swamp Stomp (NE Region) originally scheduled for March 16 has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 13. Ride manager Mary Howell reports there is an abundance of water (and trees) on the trail on this ride on the Tidewater Horse Trail in Ivor, Virginia. She will be emailing all registered riders. But this should be a gorgeous ride in the fall, so be sure to sign up for the new ride date!
AERC Press Release: (more)
AERC's press release regarding the 12/1/19 disaffiliation with USEF: January 15, 2019, Press Release..
LD Rule Change (additional time): (more)
Effective immediately, the rules regarding LD finish time have changed. For details, see: limited distance rule changes. 2019 rule books are being printed and will be mailed soon; click to view 2019 rules online.
2019 AERC National Championships: (more)
Hope you can make it to Ridgecrest, California (PS Region) on October 31 (50 mile) or November 2 (100 mile) -- with open rides too! -- for the 2019 AERC National Championships! Click for a link to the 2019 National Championship website.
AERC DRUG RULE APPENDICES: (more)
Make sure you are familiar with what is allowed and not allowed by carefully looking over the U.S. AERC Drug Rule Appendices. Be aware that anything not strictly on the "prohibited substances" list may be part of the "Categories of Prohibited Substances" list. Read all parts, A through G!
AERC and USEF: (more)
AERC is a Recognized Affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federation. Here is information from USEF regarding the relationship between the two organizations (from USEF).
What's happening with AERC International? (more)
You'll find all the latest news under Competition, then International, or click here:
AERC International page.
"Endurance Day" on the Horse Radio Network (more)
-- Listen to Endurance Day, a monthly show on the Horse Radio Network's Horses in the Morning show. Hosted by Karen Chaton, Endurance Day is a popular show on the #1 horse podcasting network in the horse world. Click find Karen's podcasts.
AERC Member Jacket -- Order Yours Now! (more)
Order your AERC jacket -- you choose the embroidery! Include your name and your equine(s)' name(s) plus any accomplishment you wish to show the world! Visit our secure order site: AERC Jacket Order Form, by JotForm) to order your jacket!, Note: they are the same style as the Decade Team jacket.)
Endurance 101 Clinics for new/potential endurance riders: (more)
Check out the AERC Clinic Page if you are interested in finding out more about endurance riding, or would like to put on a clinic in your area)!
AERC'S YouTube Channel (more)
-- This is the place for great educational videos to check out as you begin your endurance riding career. Thanks to Dr. Susan Garlinghouse and Ken and Julie Herrera for their efforts in making this project a reality. Click for: AERC's YouTube Channel.
Want an AERC Membership Directory? (more)
The most current, updated version of the membership directory is available to members via their log-in page. But if you'd like a copy of the directory mailed to you, we are happy to do so for any AERC member. Send a note to the Publications Desk with your name and AERC number, and please confirm your mailing address.
100-Mile Award Program: (more)
Honor your 100-mile horse who has reached the Bronze, 3-100s; Silver, 7-100s; Gold, 10-100s) or Platinum, 15+ 100s) levels. Print out the 100 Mile Award Order Form and send it in to the AERC office.
AERC is on Facebook! (more)
Check out AERC'S Open Facebook Group. Send in your photos, those with photographers' reprint OK; note upcoming events, and connect with other endurance riders and endurance newcomers.
AERC Cafe Press Store: (more)
Check it out at the AERC store!
AERC Press Release: (more)
AERC's press release regarding the 12/1/19 disaffiliation with USEF: January 15, 2019, Press Release..
AERC Awarded $20,000 Trail Grant from the National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance (more)
The Trails and Land Management Committee is pleased to announce $20,000 Trails Grant Awarded" for work in the Wayne National Forest near Pedro, Ohio.
Finding My Sport (more)
A young equestrian discovers endurance and says, "I'm Aboard SS Endurance."
AERC Equine Longevity Award (more)
Learn about AERC's Equine Longevity Award with this Longevity Award press release.
2017 AERC Convention (more)
AERC announces the speaker lineup and welcomes all to the 2017 convention with this Convention press release.
Trails Stewardship Act (more)
AERC lauds the passage of the National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act.
AERC Fall Special! (more)
New Members: Now's the time to get in on 2016 fall rides AND pre-register for the 2017 ride year with AERC's 2016-17 Fall Special.
Christoph Schork's 300 wins: (more)
He's the winningest rider in the sport -- read about AERC's own Christoph Schork and his riding philosophy.
Discover a New Sport: (more)
This AERC press release reminds everyone that endurance is a do-able sport, and invites readers to request a free info packet from the AERC office.
Meet Riley McHenry: (more)
Riley was introduced to endurance riding at a parade, and now she's a dedicated rider. Read It Started With a Parade.
Janet Tipton and Lady Jasmine: 5,000 LD Miles(more)
AERC honors its first-ever 5,000-mile LD horse, Lady Jasmine -- read a press release about this one-of-a-kind pair!
2016 World Champs removed from UAE(more)
AERC issued this press release after the FEI announced that the 2016 World Endurance Championships would not be held in the UAE.
Do you have what it takes to be an endurance rider?(more)
President Michael Campbell's March 2016 EN column was sent out as a press release. A great read!
AERC Celebrates Achievements:(more)
A press release about the 2016 AERC convention in Reno, Nevada. Read:
Convention Wrap-Up Press Release.
Discover Endurance Riding with the American Endurance Ride Conference:(more)
Getting started in the sport and an invitation to find out more about AERC's 2016 convention on February 19 and 20 in Reno, Nevada. Read more:
November 2015 press release.
AERC Board of Directors passes resolution to oppose the sale of federal lands managed by the Departments of Interior and Agriculture to State ownership(more)
A resolution to oppose the federal-to-state land transfers by the federal government was passed unanimously at the American Endurance Ride Conference's midyear board meeting on August 15, 2015. Read more in the
September 17 2015 press release.
From trail ride to endurance ride: not such a big leap:(more)
Endurance riders may covet the discipline’s reputation as an extreme sport, but the American Endurance Ride Conference's "gateway" event, the 25-35 mile limited distance ride, is well within the reach of most well-conditioned trail horses. Read more in the
September 2015 press release.
Cache Creek Trails Grant: (more)
The Stalley Family of Northern California share their example of excellent use of an AERC trails grant at the BLM-managed Payne Ranch, site of the AERC Cache Creek Ride. Read more in the
August 2015 press release.
2016 Specialized Saddles Rookie Award
All new members are invited to apply for the first-ever Specialized Saddles Rookie Award -- for riders who have not entered any AERC rides of 25 miles or more before 12/1/15. Great prizes for the top 3 in both LD and endurance divisions.
Discover Endurance Riding Booklets
Just reprinted for 2016! 16 page full-color newsprint booklets contain information about endurance riding and touching stories by many AERC members. Call or email the AERC office -- just let the office staff members know how many booklets you'd like to have to hand out to potential new members. Call 866-271-2372 to order.
Each One Add One
"I Got Mine" bumper stickers are available on request for members who encourage a new member to sign up with AERC. Just let the office staff know and we'll be happy to send one out.
AERC Brochures
Four-color tri-fold brochures promoting AERC are available upon request from the office for you to distribute at local tack stores, horse clubs . . . just about anywhere you can find riders who might be interested in endurance riding. Call 866-271-2372 to order!