...To the wonderful owners/riders who have taken our horses to the pinnacle of the sport of endurance riding and the sport horse world, with a few represented here.
• AERC National Champion Endurance Stallion
• AERC National Pioneer Award Winners - Multiple
• AERC National Mileage Award Champions
• AERC National Husband/Wife Team Award Champions
• AERC National Best Condition Champion
• AERC Regional Mileage Awards - Multiple
• AERC National Best Condition Awards - Multiple
• AERC Regional Points Award Winners - Multiple
• AHA 100 and 50 Mile Ride National Champions
• Wendell Robie Award Winner
• Tevis Top Tens and Completions
• Legion of Honor & Legion of Merit Winners
• Legion of Supreme Honor & Legion of Supreme Merit Winners
• Over 55,000 Actual AERC Competition Miles
• U.S. National Champion, Reserve Champion & Top Ten Champion Sport Horse In-Hand (14)
• U.S. National Champion Top Ten Dressage & Jumping Horses (4)
• Scottsdale In-Hand & Dressage Sport Horse Champions
• USEF & USSHA Reserve Champion Horse of the Year
• Multiple Regional Class A and Open Show Titles
• Breyerfest Limited Edition Horse
.For giving our horses such incredible opportunities.
& Kim Johnson
WELCOME
Dear Distance Riders,
We’re honored to welcome you to the 2025 Distance National Championships at the historic Old Selam Ride Site in New Centerville, Idaho—a setting that perfectly captures the heart and heritage of distance riding.
Few events showcase the true spirit and legacy of the Arabian horse like Distance Nationals. Bred for endurance, loyalty, and heart, Arabians, Half-Arabians, and Anglo-Arabians have carried people across great distances for centuries. This event is a living tribute to that history, and a powerful reminder of the enduring bond between horse and rider.
We are proud to stand alongside our valued partner organizations—the Appaloosa Horse Club, Paso Fino Horse Association, Performance Shagya-Arabian Registry, American Morgan Horse Association, and the Akhal-Teke Association of America. Their collaboration and continued support help make this event a celebration of all distance breeds.
A heartfelt thank you goes to Regina Rose, Debbie Johnston, and their dedicated team, who have worked tirelessly as Ride Manager, Trail Master, and volunteer coordinators. Their behind-the-scenes efforts ensure a seamless and memorable experience for everyone involved.
And of course, a special thank you to our Distance Nationals Commission. Their leadership and vision have helped this event grow into a hallmark of excellence. Their commitment not only honors the traditions of the past but also helps shape a stronger future for distance riding.
Regards,
Lisa Blackstone President Arabian Horse Association
Hi Everyone!
We would like to welcome you to the AHA National Distance Championships at The Old Selam Pioneer Endurance Ride.
This ride is situated in the historic Boise Basin, which was one of the nation’s richest gold mining districts where gold was discovered in 1862. More gold was pulled from present-day Boise County than from the entire state of Alaska. At its peak in the mid-1860s, Idaho City was the largest city in the Northwest, and it was this rapid population influx that led to the establishment of the Idaho Territory in 1863.
Ride camp is on private property along Henry’s Creek where there are still reminders of old gold mining slews. The course for all three days has great footing consisting of old forest logging roads, single and two track trails traveling in and out of the trees and along the creeks. There will be natural water supplemented with water troughs on the trails. The weather can be warm, but it has also frosted at night here so be prepared. Camp is located among the trees with open areas to accommodate big rigs. We will have a designated area for 100-mile riders to park. This ride is in the forest and cell service is spotty, StarLink satellite service will be available in camp, and we will have a local ham radio in residence to help man US Forest Service gates and water crossings where they will be taking rider numbers to track rider progress, keep everyone safe and advise ride camp of any problems.
Our local club, The Southwest Idaho Trail & Distance Riders (SWIT&DR) started the Old Selam endurance ride in 1979 with a one-day endurance ride and a ride and tie. Over the years it has grown into a 3-day Pioneer Ride offering a 100 mile ride.
Old Selam, the ride’s namesake, was an Idaho State Penitentiary work horse who was used twice in prison breaks. Following the first escape attempt, it was reported that Prisoners were said to be glad to see Selam when he returned to the prison. The warden was glad
too and said it would have been a pity to have such a noble horse “knocking around” with people who didn’t appreciate his worth. He acknowledged that Meeks had taken care of the “thoroughbred” but nevertheless threatened to charge him with horse-stealing.
The second escape on December 30 1901 resulted in the return of Old Selam, but the prisoner, Sam Bruner, who was serving a term for stealing sheep was never found. So keep a look out for the long lost prisoner as you ride the trails on the ride.
We will have a local historian/storyteller in camp on Saturday night to share the story.
Thank you for making this ride part of your calendar for 2025. We are excited to share our “backyard” with you.
Debbie Johnston
SWIT&DR Pres., and Ride manager
Regina Rose, asst. Ride manager
Dear Competitors:
Welcome to the Distance Horse National Championships (DHNC) hosted by the Arabian Horse Association (AHA). Once again, we are pleased to present several rides over three days including AERC sanctioned and AHA recognized open rides, Breed Championship rides for five breeds and the 3 day Limited Distance Challenge.
While the events are hosted by AHA, we have partnered with the Appaloosa Horse Club, Paso Fino Horse Association, Performance Shagya-Arabian Registry, American Morgan Horse Association and Akhal-Teke Association of America. This event would not be possible without their invaluable help and support. We also need to extend special thanks to Regina Rose, Debbie Johnston and their team who have worked tirelessly as the on-site Ride Manager, Trail Master and to solicit volunteers.
The support of our vendors and sponsors is also invaluable and greatly appreciated in contributing to a successful event. Please
consider them when you make your next purchase.
Finally, thanks to you, the competitors, for without your dedication to this sport there would be no DHNC.
So welcome, thank you and enjoy the rides.
Arthur B. King DVM Chair AHA Distance Commission
Dear Competitors:
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2025 Arabian Horse Association’s Distance Nationals. How our Arabian, Half Arabian, and Anglo-Arabian horses fare in distance rides worldwide is a major source of pride, not only for myself, but of our 80,000 owners in the US and Canada. Therefore, I would like to express my appreciation for your choosing to participate in our ride this year.
We appreciate all the breeds that have partnered with us which are the Appaloosa Horse Club, the Paso Fino Horse Association, the Performance Shagya-Arabian Registry, the American Morgan Horse Association and the Akhal-Teke Association of America. We are glad we have the opportunity to partner with these organizations to create the all-inclusive Distance Horse National Championships.
I would also like to express my appreciation for the planning that our Distance National Commission and staff have expended in preparing for this year’s event. Also to Debbie Johnston & Regina Rose and her team for all their hard work to prepare for ride. AHA greatly appreciates all the sponsors who have stepped forward in support of this year’s ride and I would like to express my gratitude in their support. In addition, I also want to thank our Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes Commission for their continued support of Sweepstakes incentive money for Sweepstakes participants in this year’s ride. This is a major reason for insuring your Arabians are not only registered but entered into the Sweepstakes Program. There is $9,000 in payouts available this year ($1,500 per National Ride). And
lastly, a big “THANK YOU” to the volunteers that make our National Rides a great success. So best of luck to everyone and thanks for traveling to the Distance Horse National Champions at the Old Selam ride site in New Centerville, ID for our 2025 competition!
Sincerely,
Stan Morey Executive Director Arabian Horse Association
Dear Competitors, Friends of Endurance Riding & Competitive Trail Riding,
The Appaloosa Horse Club is pleased to once again join our hosts, the Arabian Horse Association, in its efforts to highlight distance/ endurance as an important aspect of our breeds. The Appaloosa National Championship Endurance Rides (ANCER) and Appaloosa National Championship Competitive Trail Ride (ANCCTR) showcase the stamina, athleticism, and disposition of our incredible horses. To all the participants, we wish you a fun, safe, and successful ride. Thank you for being a part of this event! I look forward to congratulating you all upon completion. ApHC members are reminded that registered Appaloosas that are also registered with AHA as half-Arabian are encouraged to enter both national championships. We extend sincere gratitude to all the volunteers and staff responsible for conducting this year’s ride.
Sincerely,
Amber Alsterlund Trail Ride Coordinator
Paso Fino Distance Riders
Paso Fino Distance Riders,
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the 2025 PFHA National Distance Championship
held in conjunction with the Arabian Horse Association’s Distance Nationals. We at the Paso Fino Horse Association are delighted to see Paso Finos participating in this multi-breed event. Paso Finos are uniquely qualified for distance events due to their smooth gait and endurance. We wish the best to all competitors and are pleased to support this event for registered Paso Finos and their active PFHA owners and riders. Many thanks to the AHA for their leadership in developing and putting on this event.
Best,
Amy Collingsworth Executive Director/Registrar Paso Fino Horse Association
Welcome Competitors
to the 2025 Shagya-Arabian National Distance Riding Championship!
The Performance Shagya-Arabian Registry. PShR, is proud to partner with the Arabian Horse Association at the Old Selam ride in beautiful New Centerville, ID! This is our 7th year as part of the AHA Distance Championship and we are so appreciative to the AHA for working with all of the breeds to bring to the riders a National Championship event of the highest caliber.
The Shagya-Arabian breed is an amazingly versatile horse known for their strength, endurance and balanced temperament, making them ideal mounts for long distance competitions. The Shagya-Arabian horse’s history started out as calvary mounts and it shows in everything they do. The PShR Championship is open to all Shagya-Arabian and Shagya-Arabian sporthorse/partbred horses registered with either PShR or NASS. We look forward to seeing some wonderful Shagya-Arabian bred horses and a fantastic competition.
If you are interested in learning more
WELCOME
about the Shagya-Arabian horse, please visit our website www.performanceshagyaregistry.org or our Facebook page for information and the history of this breed.
Elizabeth Klocker, PShR Distance National Liaison
Dear Participants
The American Morgan Horse Association, Inc. is thrilled to be a part of the events this weekend. We feel honored to be asked again to host our Distance Riding Championships in conjunction with AHA and the other multiple organizations hosting championships.
AMHA is pleased to be able to offer a variety of opportunities to our Distance Riding enthusiasts this year. Whether you compete in the 50-mile, 25-mile, Competitive
Joesph Rumsey DMV
I was raised on a cattle ranch in southern Idaho and graduated from the University of Idaho in 1984 with a BS in Bacteriology. Then I graduated from Washington State University in 1987 with a DVM. I did an internship in Maryland and I have had a private practice ever since.
Trail Ride or Limited Distance Challenge, AMHA is excited to recognize your participation in this exciting discipline and we look forward to promoting growth in all these categories.
We are always seeking suggestions and comments from you as competitors so that we can continue to improve our membership services. We hope to learn much from you and the organizers as well.
Good luck! However, more importantly, enjoy every minute of this time spent with your horses and friends alike!
Kindest
Regards,
Carrie J. Mortensen AMHA Executive Director
Dear Competitors
The Akhal-Teke Association of America is happy to be involved with the AHA Distance Horse National Championships. Our goal as an organization is to preserve, promote, and protect the Akhal-Teke breed. Every year more and more Tekes are competing in equestrian sports including endurance, dressage, jumping, and eventing...and getting noticed for their athleticism, smooth gaits, and exotic look. We have a program called the “Incentive Awards” which offers a monetary reward for all purebred and part bred horses registered with ATAA that are out competing. For the 2025 year, the total amount dispersed will be $5000. Please visit the ATAA website www.akhal-teke.org for more information about this rare breed!
Katrina ATAA representative
Steve Bradley Photographer
I will be the ride photographer for this event. My name is Steve Bradley and I am an Endurance horse event photographer based in Idaho City, Idaho. My goal is to capture genuine photos of the horse and rider as they traverse the various courses during the event. I have been a ride photographer since 1999 and have traveled the western United States photographing various events in many western states.
My career as a ride photographer started when my wife encouraged me to photograph a local ride. Prior to that I worked as a police office and wildland firefighter. Photography of those careers had a big influence on ride photography.
I have been honored by the Endurance family with photos published on the front cover of Endurance News as well as other publications.
My goal is always to capture the moment in time when both Horse and rider are one creating a relaxed and fun environment going down the trails. “For me, photography is more than taking pictures; it’s about freezing time and preserving precious moments. When not behind the camera, you can find me on the hiking trails, wetting a fishing line, riding my horse with my wife.
This Distance National Championship would not have been possible without the incredible support of volunteers. Thank you to all of you who gave us your time and asked nothing in return, we are all grateful!
These rides are produced by the Arabian Horse Association. All Open Old Selam Rides are sanctioned with the Arabian Horse Association and the American Endurance Ride Conference.
ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION 6030 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 696-4500 • (303) 696-4599 fax ArabianHorses.org • info@ArabianHorses.org
LIMITED DISTANCE CHALLENGE
RULES
1. Open to all equines.
2. The rider wishing to enter the LD Challenge must fill out the official Distance Horse National Championship entry form and pay the LD Challenge fee of $25 before the first day’s LD ride; the rider may not post enter this Challenge after the start of the first day’s ride. The rider is not required to pay for all three LD rides before the first day’s LD ride.
3. The rider must ride the same horse each day.
4. The rider and horse must complete all three days.
5. The pulse criteria will be 60 at each Vet Check and 60 at completion of the ride.
6. The riders must have a CRI as part of the completion veterinary examination at the end of each day.
7. As outlined below in Appendix A – Scoring, points will be awarded for:
A. the placings for each of the three individual days;
B. the CRI points for each of the three individual days; and
C. the placings based on the total of the Veterinary Score and Weight Factor as calculated using the AERC Best Condition system following completion of the final day’s ride.
8. All LD Challenge competitors will be given a completion award.
9. Prizes will be awarded to First through Fifth rider/horse combinations.
10. First tie breaker is the rider/horse combination with the highest Veterinary Score and Weight Factor as calculated using the AERC Best Condition system following completion of the ride.
11. Second tie breaker will be the total of the AERC Best Condition scores for each day.
12. Third tie breaker will be the total Placing Points in the Top Ten for all 3 days.
13. If still tied, then the tied competitors will flip a coin.
APPENDIX A- LD CHALLENGE SCORING
The Limited Distance Challenge offers limited distance riders a new challenge as we recognize that many individuals do not want to ride 50 miles a day, but do enjoy Limited Distance (LD) rides on consecutive days.
The care and safety of the horses is our number one priority. The Limited Distance Challenge occurs over three consecutive days.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2025 SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2025
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Registration
2:00 PM – DARK Vet-In
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2025
6:30 AM 50 Mile National Championships AHA, ApHC, PFHA, PShR, AMHA, ATAA Open 50 Mile Ride
7:30 AM Open 25 Mile LD Ride & 1st Leg of LD Challenge Start)
7:30 AM 25 Mile Open LD Ride & 2nd Leg of LD Challenge
After 9:00 AM Intro Ride
5:00 PM Pre ride meeting 100 mile and 75 mile rides
6:30 PM Pre-Ride Meeting 25 mile and 50 mile rides
6:00 PM Dinner
6:30 PM 25, 50 & CTR Awards
5:30 AM 100 Mile National Championships (AHA, ApHC, PShR)
5:30 AM Open 100 Mile Endurance Ride
6:30 AM 50 Mile Open Endurance Ride
7:30 AM AMHA 25 Mile National Championship
7:30 AM Open 25 Mile LD Ride & 3rd Leg of LD Challenge
After 9:00 AM Intro Ride
6:00 PM Dinner
7:30 PM 25 & 50 Mile Awards
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
7:00 AM 100 Mile Best Condition Judging 9:00 AM 100 Mile Awards & Breakfast
*Times subject to change due to this being an outdoor event*
**Roll Call is 15 minutes prior to the start of each ride**
RIDE RULES
GENERAL RIDE INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFO
Hoof protection is REQUIRED for all distances. Helmets (ASTM/SEI), securely fastened while mounted, are REQUIRED for all competitors at the event per the Forest Service, NO EXCEPTIONS. Ride Camp is Henry’s Creek Rd, New Centerville Idaho 83631. Please download directions to the event and do NOT rely strictly on your GPS.
OFFICIAL RIDE TIME
The Official Timer records the official time using the time clock(s) placed in the timing area; the time called and/or written is the official time.
LD CHALLENGE
This Challenge will be open to any rider/equine combination that plans to ride all 3 days in the Open LD rides. The rider must pay the $25 entry fee for the LD Challenge before the start of the first day. This is in addition to the entry fee for each individual open ride. Because we encourage the very best care of our horses, the pulse criteria will be 60 for all LD riders at all pulse checks including completion and will have a CRI in the final Vet Check for each day. On the 3rd day, the entries in the LD Challenge will have a final Vet Check score. The placings for the 3 days will be converted into a point score which will be added to the point score for the final Vet Check to determine the 1st-5th winners. All rules are available on the AHA Distance National Webpage under Rider Information which can be found at www.arabianhorses.org/DNL.
DRUG TESTING
Ride Management reserves the right to require drug testing for any horse competing in the Event at any time during the event.
INDEMNITY & NONRESPONSIBILITY CLAUSES
All entries are accepted with the understanding that the Arabian Horse Association (AHA), AHA Region 4, Ride Management the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC), the Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA), the Shagya-Arabian Registry (PShR), the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA), the AkhalTeke Association of America (ATAA) and their officers, officials, employees, and volunteers will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to any person, animal or property
occasioned by him/her and shall indemnify the AHA, AHA Region 4, Ride Management, ApHC, PFHA, PShR, AMHA, ATAA against any and all losses, damages, and liability thus occasioned, including but not limited to all legal costs, including attorney fees, which may be incurred. The submitting of any official entry form to the Ride Secretary shall constitute an acceptance of these provisions by each person signing the entry form.
VET / JUDGES
Control Vet/Judges are required to score and judge the ride in accordance with the AHA Competitive Trail Ride and Endurance Ride Rules printed in the current AHA Handbook and AERC Rulebook. AHA Score cards will be used for scoring the 40 Mile CTR. AHA reserves the right to substitute a Control Vet/Judge. All decisions of the Control Vet/Judges are final. Open Rides will be judged as defined in the AERC Rulebook and the AHA Handbook.
JUNIOR RIDERS
A junior rider is an individual who has not reached his/her 19th birthday as of December 1st of the previous year (2024). Juniors MUST wear protective headgear (ASTM/SEI). If the junior rider is found to be riding without the proper use of protective headgear, disciplinary action up to and including disqualification may occur. Juniors may participate in a ride only with the written consent of a parent or guardian on their entry form. Juniors, entered in the CTR only, are not allowed to ride stallions. For the Competitive Trail Ride National Championship, a junior under the age of 16 as of December 1st of the previous year (2023) must ride with a sponsor. The sponsor must be a competent adult (21 years or older as of December 1st, 2024) and must be duly entered as a competitor in the event and sponsorship must be documented on the junior’s entry form, complete with the sponsor’s signature. Junior and sponsor must ride together at all times. (See AHA Handbook for more information). For the Endurance National Championship Rides, AHA will also follow the rules outlined by AERC concerning junior riders.
PHOTOGRAPHS
All competitors, volunteers, and attendees at the ride automatically grant AHA, ApHC, PFHA, PShR, AMHA, ATAA, ASHBA and the official ride photographer(s) permission to publish any photos taken at the event. No written release is required for AHA, ApHC, PFHA, PShR, AMHA, ATAA and ASHBA to publish these photos in promotional materials, including but not limited to magazines, flyers, brochures, websites and banners.
RIDE RULES
PROTESTS & FORMAL LETTERS OF COMPLAINT
Disagreements as to procedure and rules interpretation may be submitted to the AHA Ride Steward for ruling. If there is a disagreement after the Stewards ruling, or if the Steward did not make a ruling, a Protest or Formal Letter of Complaint must be filed with AHA in accordance with the procedures outlined in the AHA Handbook.
RIDE CANCELLATION OR DATE CHANGE
The Arabian Horse Association reserves the right to change the ride dates and/or ride location or to cancel the ride altogether. In the event of cancellation, all fees will be refunded. Neither Ride Management nor AHA/ApHC/PFHA/ PShR/AMHA/ATAA shall have any liability to any competitor, owner, or other person, firm or corporation by reason of any change or cancellation of the ride, except for the return of the aforementioned fees.
STALLIONS
Stallions must be marked with a yellow ribbon on the bridle or forelock and tail at all times. No Juniors are allowed to ride Stallions during the event. They must also be double tied (two halters & two lead ropes) to trailer, hitching post, or high tie when not being ridden or handled. They may be tied with a single halter and lead rope if also enclosed in a charged electric fence or in a secure pen provided by campground. Alternative containment options may be approved by Ride Management. This is for the safety of all competitors and horses at the event.
HEALTH CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Some states require the original Coggins and brand inspection documents to travel between states, make sure to check the rules of the states you will be traveling through to verify if any additional documentation is needed. Address for CERTIFICATES ONLY is AHA Distance Nationals @ Old Selam, 31 Grimes Pass Rd in Centerville, ID 83631.
MEALS
Dinners will be provided by ride management and are provided to riders on the day(s) they compete. Breakfast and lunch will be the responsibility of the competitor and attendees.
CAMPING
Camping at Old Selam is primitive in a field. There are no stalls available. Please be prepared to stable your horse at your trailer with portable corrals, pens, tying to the trailer or high tie. If you use electric fencing, do not blanket your horse, as they can walk through the electric fence and you are in the forest with no fences for miles. Please come with your water tanks full. We will have plenty stockpiled but all the water will be hauled in by the fire department and our volunteers.
Please scatter your manure. If your horse digs up his area at all, please fill in holes. Please leave no trace, this is our private place, and we will be the ones that will have to clean up any messes in the end.
DOGS
Dogs must be on leashes or otherwise restrained at all times. Dogs are not allowed in the dining area.
TERRAIN
The Old Selam trails are beautiful, challenging but doable and enjoyable mountain endurance ride. The weather can range from warm to quite cool, especially at night, so come prepared. You will be riding primarily old logging roads and trails. This is a mountain ride. The footing is variable with good footing with some rocky areas along the creeks. Hoof protection of some kind is required. Also Helmets are required for all riders as per our Forest Service permit! Please be freshly shod or if you use boots, have the bugs worked out at home. There will be a farrier and treatment vet on site. Payment is the responsibility of the rider/owner.
WEATHER
This is Idaho. The weather here is usually beginning to cool off at this time of the year. It can still be very warm in the days and can get cold at night.
DIRECTIONS
From I-84 in Boise take Hwy 21 NE 36 miles to Idaho City. Turn left (north) onto Montgomery St. At the end of the street, turn left (west) and continue for 7 miles (dirt road between towns) to Centerville. Turn right (north) onto Henry’s Creek Rd and continue approximately ½ mile into camp. Watch for signs for Distance Horse Nationals & Old Selam Ride.
2024 NATIONAL RESULTS
ARABIAN 100-MILE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ENDURANCE RIDE
In this event horses and riders will travel the required 100 miles in a maximum of 24 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the order that they finish the ride. Only horses that
remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race. The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.
2024 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
2 horses started – 2 horses completed
HALF-ARABIAN/ANGLO-ARABIAN 100-MILE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ENDURANCE RIDE
In this event horses and riders will travel the required 100 miles in a maximum of 24 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the order that they
finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race. The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.
2024 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
1 horse started – 0 completed
ARABIAN 50-MILE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ENDURANCE RIDE
In this event horses and riders will travel the required 50 miles in a maximum of 12 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the order that they
finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race. The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.
2024 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
8 horses started – 6 horses completed
HALF-ARABIAN/ANGLO-ARABIAN 50-MILE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ENDURANCE RIDE
In this event horses and riders will travel the required 50 miles in a maximum of 12 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the order that they
finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race. The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.
2024 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
5 horses started – 4 horses completed
CHAMPION
RESERVE CHAMPION
TOP TEN
TOP TEN
BEST CONDITION
GLITTERATY
RHONDA HELLUMS
ENCORE MAJJIC ALICIA GUILLOUX
FADTASTIC KISS
HAWKINS BULLSEYE
RS GLITTERATY
FRANK MOODY
JEFFERY D. HARTMAN
RHONDA HELLUMS
EVENT NIGHTLY DINNER MENU
THURSDAY
• Chicken
• Potato
• Corn
FRIDAY
• Pulled Pork
• Beans
• Coleslaw
SATURDAY
• Beef Spaghetti
• Plain Red Sauce (Vegetarian)
SUNDAY:
100 MILE AWARDS BREAKFAST
• Eggs
• Hashbrowns
• Sausage
• Bacon
2024 NATIONAL RESULTS
ARABIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDE
In this event horses will travel roughly 40 miles. They must keep a pace of 4 to 7 miles per hour. Mounts are judged based on their on trail and camp manners, performance and health. Riders are evaluated on their horsemanship skills not only in the saddle but on the ground and at camp as well.
2024 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
4 horses started – 4 horses completed
HALF-ARABIAN/ANGLO-ARABIAN NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDE
In this event horses will travel roughly 40 miles. They must keep a pace of 4 to 7 miles per hour. Mounts are judged based on their on trail and camp manners, performance and health. Riders are evaluated on their horsemanship skills not only in the saddle but on the ground and at camp as well.
2024 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
1 horse started – 1 horse completed
In this event horses will travel roughly 40 miles. They must keep a pace of 4 to 7 miles per hour. Mounts are judged based on their on trail and camp manners, performance and health. Riders
APPALOOSA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ENDURANCE RIDE APPALOOSA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDE
In this event horses and riders will travel the required 50 miles in a maximum of 12 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the order that they
are evaluated on their horsemanship skills not only in the saddle but on the ground and at camp as well.
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finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race. The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.
In this event horses and riders will travel the required 100 miles in a maximum of 24 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the order that they
finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race. The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.
CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
2024 NATIONAL RESULTS
PFHA NATIONAL DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP
In this event horses and riders will travel the required 50 miles in a maximum of 12 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the order that
they finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race. The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.
2024 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
SHAGYA-ARABIAN NATIONAL 50 MILE CHAMPIONSHIP
In this event horses and riders will travel the required 50 miles in a maximum of 12 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the order that
they finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race. The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.
2024 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
SHAGYA-ARABIAN NATIONAL 100 MILE CHAMPIONSHIP
In this event horses and riders will travel the required 50 miles in a maximum of 12 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the order that
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they finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race. The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
In this event horses and riders will travel the required 25 miles in a maximum of 6 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the order that
they finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race. The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award
2024 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
MORGAN NATIONAL 50 MILE CHAMPIONSHIP
In this event horses and riders will travel the required 50 miles in a maximum of 12 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the order that
they finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race. The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.
2024 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
MORGAN NATIONAL 25 MILE CHAMPIONSHIP
In this event horses and riders will travel the required 25 miles in a maximum of 6 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the order that
they finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race. The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.
2024 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
In this event horses and riders will travel the required 50 miles in a maximum of 12 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the order that
they finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race. The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.
2024 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
2024 NATIONAL RESULTS
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED NATIONAL 50 MILE CHAMPIONSHIP
In this event horses and riders will travel the required 50 miles in a maximum of 12 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the order that
they finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race. The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.
2024 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED NATIONAL 100 MILE CHAMPIONSHIP
In this event horses and riders will travel the required 100 miles in a maximum of 24 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the order that
they finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race. The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.
Distance Riding is a great sport for all ages and skill levels. It tests a horse’s condition and stamina, rider intelligence and horse-manship under veterinary supervision on a cross-country trail. Discipline, dedication and sense of adventure are the most important ingredients for success. Competitive Trail and Endurance are the two most popular distance sports, and Arabians excel at both.
The endurance competitor’s motto, “To Finish Is To Win,” applies to all types of distance events. Distance Riding may be highly competitive and challenging or simply a recreational activity combining a camping trip with an extended trail ride.
ENDURANCE RIDING
An endurance ride can best be described as a cross-country contest of 50 or more miles. Horses must be at least 60 months old to compete in an endurance ride under American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) and AHA rules. It is an equestrian athletic event with the same horse and rider covering a measured course within a specified maximum time.
NOVICE RIDES
Novice Rides are 10-15 miles and average six miles per hour with a total ride time between 2-3 hours. This means that most of the ride will be completed at the trot. Ride management will set an allotted time to complete the ride, and the finisher with the best condition will be the winner, not the first horse and rider team to cross the finish line. This ride is not a race.
LIMITED DISTANCE
Limited Distance rides are between 25 to 50 miles in length according to the AERC Limited Distance Program rules. These are open to everyone and usually supported by beginning endurance competitors, those training horses that aren’t ready to go 50 miles, as well as some individuals who just do not want to ride 50 miles or more.
COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDING
In contrast to an endurance ride, a competitive trail ride is usually shorter, normally 25-50 miles, although multiple day rides could be up to 100 miles. Riders are required to complete the ride within a minimum as well as a maximum time window. Usually time limits are based on a speed of 6 to 8 mph; however this can be slower due to difficult terrain or weather conditions. Riders MUST complete within the time limit or they will be penalized or disqualified. The winner of a competitive trail ride is the horse completing the course in the allotted time in the best condition.
COMPETITIVE DRIVING
Competitive Driving is similar to competitive trail, except that the horses are being driven rather than ridden. Of course, the driving trails are going to be dirt or other roads suitable to horse and carriage. The divisions may be divided into single or pairs of horses.
DISTANCE /AWARD PROGRAMS
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The Frequent Rider Program (FRP) rewards riders for the time they spend riding/driving their registered Arabian or Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian horses in non-competitive activities. The Arabian Horse Association is committed to recognizing and rewarding the riders who work with and enjoy Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian horses in all types of non-competitive riding and driving. The best part of FRP is that the type of riding doesn’t matter as long as it is non-competitive! Whether you use an Arabian or Half-Arabian/ Anglo-Arabian horse to trail ride, do ranch work, gymkhana, participate in parades, take riding lessons, or just ride or drive for pleasure, you can now be recognized and rewarded for what you love most.
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HORSE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Ever wonder what the + and / behind a horse’s name mean? This is AHA’s prestigious and widely recognized program for horses that actively compete. Achievement Award symbols printed behind a horse’s name provide a visible sign for honor and prestige. Recognition at each achievement level receives an engraved plaque available to display their achievements. This unique program may be the only one in the equine industry that adds achievement symbols that become a permanent part of a horse’s name. There is also a parallel program for riders; it is called the Amateur Achievement Awards Program.
DISTANCE HORSE AWARDS PROGRAM
The AHA Distance Awards Program honors Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian horses for achieving mileage goals by competing in endurance and competitive trail rides. When your enrolled horse has completed 500 miles, a perpetual plaque will be engraved with the horse’s name and registration number. Participants receive a mileage marker to mount on the plaque for each additional 500 miles completed.
This is a year-end program held in cooperation with AHA recognized competitive trail organizations. AHA provides a nice blanket or cooler award to the high point horses in the Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian divisions selected by participating organizations. Winners must meet the following criteria: (1) ride a registered Arabian or Half-Arabian/ Anglo-Arabian; (2) must be a current AHA member; and (3) have competed in at least five rides sponsored by that organization.
ENDURANCE HIGH POINT
AERC high-point horses in the 100-mile and 5099 mile ride categories receive a nice product award at the Annual AERC Convention. Because AERC does not track points specifically in the 50-99 mile category, individuals interested in this award must submit an AHA Endurance Horse High-Point Middle Distance Award Application Form and send it in to AHA by December 31st.
DISTANCE HORSE OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award was created to recognize the significant accomplishment of a registered Arabian, and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian in distance sports. Any AHA member can nominate a horse, which is selected at the annual AHA convention. The winner’s name is engraved on a perpetual trophy, and and they receive a plaque commemorating the achievement.
SWEEPSTAKES ALLOCATED PAYOUT FOR REGIONAL & NATIONAL RIDE
Allocated Sweepstakes Prize Money is available at the Regional and National Level for Endurance (50 Mile and 100 Mile) and Competitive Trail Rides. Sweepstakes prize money will be awarded based on the 50% rule. Results will be recorded in Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Division within the rides. Your horse must be a Breeding Entry in the Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes Program in order to be eligible for prize money.
