Change to Introductory Ride rules: (more)
Rule Update: The AERC Board of Directors passed a rule clarifying the minimum age for equines in introductory rides (those under 22.5 miles) at their February meeting. Added as Introductory Ride rule #5: "All equines must be at least 48 months old at the time of the ride."
Letter of Clarification from the AERC Board: (more)
In order to answer questions regarding AERC, USEF and FEI, the AERC Board of Directors has prepared a letter for all members. Click to view the January 2020 letter from the Board.
2020 Veterinary CE: (more)
Register by February 21 for the 2020 Vet CE, set for March 5 and 6 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Veterinarians only.).
AERC 2019 Election Results: (more)
Proposed Amendment to AERC Bylaw 5.1: The quorum required was met. Passage required a two-thirds majority marked “yes.” A total of 1,766 ballots were returned; the “yes” votes totaled 443. The proposed amendment was defeated.
Regional Director Elections:
Mountain: Chalice Coward and Jan Stevens; Northwest: Jessica Brewer Cobbley and Naomi Preston; Southwest: Troy Eckard and Stephanie DuRoss; West: Susan Garlinghouse DVM and Andrew Gerhard. Thank you to all who nominated for board positions. Many thanks to all AERC members who voiced their opinion by voting.
AERC and SafeSport: (more)
Each AERC ride in the U.S., beginning in the 2020 ride season, will have a designated SafeSport ride management representative who has passed the SafeSport online training prior to the ride. For more information about SafeSport and AERC, visit AERC's SafeSport information page. All members (age 18 or older) are invited to take the SafeSport training course. AERC will reimburse the $20 course fee for one ride management team member from each ride -- see link for details.
AERC Drug Rule Appendices (NEWLY UPDATED): (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!
2020 Anne Ayala Scholarship: (more)
AERC members from high school senior year through age 21 are invited to apply for the 2020 Anne Ayala Scholarship. Deadline for application: February 1, 2020.
Ride One More: (more)
Last chance to fill out your 2018/2019 Ride One More form for AERC members who rode (at least) one more AERC ride in 2019 than the previous season. Ride One More (details).
"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.
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 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!