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Chuck Stalley: Man with a Mission


May 17 2026
https://teviscup.org/

2026 marks not only the Tevis Cup’s 70th anniversary, but also the 15th and final year of Chuck Stalley as Ride Director. For many in the Tevis community, it is hard to imagine the ride without Chuck at the helm. Over the years, he has become an institution in his own right—guiding riders through their 100-mile journeys with humility, steady leadership, and an unwavering commitment to the ride and its people.

Chuck is known for his team-first spirit, his calm can-do attitude, and his remarkable ability to bring people together. Whether he is swapping stories, solving problems, or rallying volunteers, his approachable and affable nature has made him a favorite among riders, veterinarians, and volunteers alike. He also has a well-earned reputation for finding both hidden bargains and willing helping hands to make sure the ride has everything it needs.

Perhaps most legendary is Chuck’s ability to adapt under pressure. Over the years, fires, snowstorms, and last-minute challenges have threatened the ride more than once—but Chuck has always found a way forward...

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http://www.endurance.net/international/USA/2026TevisCup/#ChuckStalley

'Living the dream': From Northland’s wild horses to Mongolia’s open plains


SportNation.nz - Read Article and listen to podcast

Sport Nation • May 15th, 2026

Most New Zealanders associate wild horses with the iconic Kaimanawa horse that roam the ranges of the Central North Island. But according to Chloe Phillips-Harris, there are wild horse populations all across New Zealand - particularly in the far north, where hundreds roam areas including 90 Mile Beach.

Speaking with Erin Speedy on The Rural Roundup, Phillips-Harris reflected on more than a decade working with wild and feral horses through The Wild Horse Project, while also sharing how a life-changing trip to Mongolia led her towards a career built around adventure, animals and remote expeditions.

“They get all the media attention (Kaimanawa horses), but all over New Zealand, especially here in Northland we have our own wild or feral horse populations and I have been working for over 10 years now to help manage in some situations, help home, help muster a lot of the wild horses.”

Her connection with horses eventually took her far beyond New Zealand. More than 12 years ago, Phillips-Harris travelled to Mongolia to compete in the Mongol Derby - a 1,000km endurance race across the Mongolian steppe that is widely regarded as the world’s longest horse race...

Read more and listen here:
https://sportnation.nz/article/living-the-dream-from-northlands-wild-horses-to-mongolias-open-plains

Australia: Riders set to go the distance


NoosaToday.com.au - Full Article and photos

15/05/2026
Erle Levey

Nominations have opened for the 60th anniversary of Australia’s premier endurance horse riding event, the 2026 Tom Quilty Gold Cup.

The Stirling’s Classic, a 120km ride in the Mary Valley, was an important stepping stone for riders and horses on their pathway to qualifying for the event.

The recent ride at Stirling’s Crossing Equestrian Centre provided an insight into the conditions expected at the event to be held at Imbil in early July.

It follows a change in the qualification criteria for riders that has been introduced this year to keep up with the changing face of the sport.

The initial TQ in 1966 near Sydney had few requirements – riders accepted the challenge and entered with their horses on the day, many of those coming straight from the paddock.

It was not necessary to have helmets, saddles, even footwear. There was no need to show the experience of the rider.

There was no qualifying of horses to see if they were ready to go the distance, and to be comfortable among other horses of different ability and temperament. Vets were always involved in assessing horses as they progressed through the legs of the course to ensure they were fit to continue.

Now, 60 years, on it has been decided to set criteria that may better support inclusion and equity for riders while still maintaining the same veterinary care of horses with regular checking by veterinarians before, during and at the conclusion of events.

It’s similar with riders – they need to show they are capable of riding the distances in a field of horses that can number 200-300.

A trail ride is one thing, but it’s another to set out at midnight on a 160km ride through some challenging terrain, with a large field of the fittest endurance horses from across the country...

Read more here:
https://noosatoday.com.au/news/15-05-2026/riders-set-to-go-the-distance/

Can I Let My Colicking Horse Lie Down While Waiting for the Vet?


Thehorse.com - Listen

May 7, 2026
Posted by Haylie Pfeffer

Dr. Michael Fugaro discusses when it’s okay to let your horse move around and lie down during a colic emergency and when you should keep him standing.

Allowing a horse to move quietly and even lie down while showing signs of colic is generally acceptable, as long as they’re not putting themselves at risk of injury. Forcing a horse to continuously walk isn’t necessary—rest can be appropriate if the horse remains calm. The priority is monitoring closely and preventing violent rolling while you wait for veterinary care. In this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt, Michael Fugaro, VMD, Dipl. ACVS, owner and founder of Mountain Pointe Equine Veterinary Services, in Hackettstown, New Jersey, describes when it’s okay to allow your horse to lie down versus when you should keep him standing or walking during a colic emergency.

This podcast is an excerpt from our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, “Equine Colic 101.” Listen to the full recording here.

Endurance Canada Endurance Year-End Awards Announced For 2025 Season


Equestrian.ca

May 8, 2026

The Equestrian Canada (EC) Endurance Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Endurance Year-End Awards. These awards recognize individuals and equines that have put countless hours and tireless effort towards the pursuit of personal excellence in endurance, and the sport’s growth in Canada.

The 2025 recipients are as follows:

endurance HALL OF FAME
Dr. James Bryant, DVM (Awarded posthumously)

Jim Bryant (1942-2025) was hugely instrumental in the development of the sport of endurance in Canada and throughout the world. In the very early days of the development of the sport, he participated as an athlete and as a control veterinarian at Endurance rides in BC and on the western coast of the US. He served as a member of the veterinary committee or as Head Veterinarian at nearly every high-profile Endurance competition (FEI, National Championships, Race of Champions) in North America during the late 1980s and 1990s. He was also a teacher and clinician and for many, provided their first and best experiences with the sport.

He travelled on his own initiative in the early 1980s to attend the FEI forums on recognizing Endurance as a discipline and was pivotal in the decisions to adopt the successful rules and procedures that were in use in the USA, Canada, Australia, and other countries. He served on the FEI Veterinary committees for competitions in Portugal, Sweden, Spain, the US and Canada, attaining the highest levels of certification available within FEI. In 1998 he travelled to Abu Dhabi for a year to assist the organizing committee in planning and hosting the first World Endurance Championships.

He was a tireless educator and advocate for the sport of Endurance with the welfare of the horse given the very highest priority. Over decades of service, he never forgot any horse he ever worked with, and he respected each for their individual abilities. Consideration for the well-being of the horse while helping them achieve the best that they were capable of was at the core of his life’s work. He was a true icon of our sport.

Ron Janzen Memorial AWARD
Myna Margetts

Myna Margetts has made exceptional and sustained volunteer contributions to Endurance in Canada through leadership, trail development, event management and mentorship...

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2026 Still Prineville photos by Jala Neufeld and Andrea Hurn


2026 Still Prineville Endurance ride photos in Oregon by Jala Neufeld, DKTAJAY Photography:
https://dktajay.smugmug.com/event/Still-Prineville-Endurance

And Andrea Hurn:
https://amhphotography.instaproofs.com/gallery/#events

2026 Biltmore Challenge photos by Becky Pearman


2026 Biltmore Challenge endurance ride photos in North Carolina by Becky Pearman:
https://beckypearman.smugmug.com/Other/Endurance-2026/Biltmore-Challenge

Sign up for The Great Alaskan Endurance Race - Alaska’s first AERC ride!


May 7 2026

Ready for the ultimate adventure?

The Great Alaskan Endurance Race, Alaska’s first sanctioned Endurance ride, will take place August 22 and 23 at Twin Bears Camp, Pleasant Valley, outside of Fairbanks, offering 25 and 50-mile rides each day.

“The Great Alaskan Endurance Race is an unparalleled test of strength and determination, set against the stunning backdrop of the Last Frontier. Participants from around the State and the Country come together to take on the challenge of a lifetime. Are you ready to push your limits and conquer the wild?”

Trail will cover a 25 mile loop up and down the ridge that protects the upper Chena river valley. Competitors can expect anything from swampy ground to rocky ascensions with roughly 4000 ft of elevation change. The wilderness scenery is spectacular, and you might encounter bears, wolves, or moose. Brenna said, “I think our little catch phrase is going to be, ‘Mountains and Moose and Bear, Oh My!’ on all of our T-shirts.”

It will be epic!

For more information, contact Brenna Gallagher-Phillips, 907-590-4459, (bsquaredbookkeeping@gmail.com)

https://www.greatalaskanendurancerace.com/

Great Britain: Veteran Anglo Arab defies the odds to win 80km at Shuckburgh Hall


May 3 2026

 A 20-year-old Anglo Arab proved that age is no barrier to performance, as Balishla and Powys rider Fiona Griffiths took victory in the 80km CER at the Shuckburgh Hall Endurance Ride.

Part of Endurance GB’s Silver Anniversary Ride Series, celebrating 25 years of the sport, the popular fixture attracted record entries and delivered a competitive day of riding in warm, dry conditions. In a strong class, Griffiths led from Jennifer Gaimster in second and Scarlett Chapple in third, with riders needing to balance pace carefully over firm, at times slick, ground.

For those less familiar with endurance, the 80km CER (Competitive Endurance Ride) is a speed-based class run over multiple loops, with horses required to pass veterinary inspections throughout the day. Performance is judged not only on speed, but on the horse’s fitness, recovery and soundness, placing welfare at the centre of competition…

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2026 Eagle Canyon photos by Merri Melde


2026 Eagle Canyon Endurance ride photos in Idaho by Merri Melde, The Equestrian Vagabond:
https://www.theequestrianvagabond.com/Clients-Endurance/2026-Eagle-Canyon

2026 Nevada Derby photos by Bill Gore


2026 Nevada Derby Endurance ride photos in Nevada by William Gore:
https://williamgorephotography.smugmug.com/2026-Endurance-Rides/NV-Derby-2026

Sandra Spalding, 1957-2026


LostCoastOutpost.com

Saturday, May 2

Sandra Spalding
Sept. 18, 1957 - April 28, 2026

Sandra was an animal lover, equestrian, volunteer, good friend to many, sister, wife, adventurer and life-long liberal who cared deeply for others in society, especially those less fortunate and in need of help or support.

Sandra fought unbelievably hard against a rare and painful cancer every day for the past 10 years with strength and dignity but finally lost her battle on April 28. I don’t know of anyone else who could have fought SO hard for so long facing such pain and still had a strong will to live while always caring and fighting for others; in her NET support groups, for the No Kings movement, helping homeless people she didn’t know, volunteering and donating at local animal shelter/rescues and assisting anyone else who needed help with anything she was able to do until the very end.

Sandra loved her dogs, cats and horses. For Sandra, endurance and trail riding and loving our dogs and cats was her higher power. Sandra rode horses for 6 decades and was an active and loved member in REER & AERC. She completed thousands of miles in sanctioned endurance rides many thousands of miles riding on the trails in McKinleyville, Cuneo Creek, Orick and Clam Beach as a few of her favorite riding spots. Sandra also dabbled with dressage but her real love was endurance and trail riding...

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Austraila: Marathon a great test


Amelia Best leads Tracey Eastaughffe and Mark Liesegang out of the forest in the 320km ride. Photo: Sarah Sullivan Photography.

NoosaToday.com.au - Full Article

01/05/2026

The Far-A-Way Easter Endurance Carnival is a four-day event that embodies the spirit of horsemanship with the feature event being a 320km ride. ERLE LEVEY was at Imbil to capture the challenge that both horse and rider face.

BREAKOUT QUOTE

“Endurance takes a real team effort. If you cannot work as a team, it makes life hard.”

Riding 320km over four days is a real test of attitude … of body, of mind and of spirit.

To complete such a physical and mental challenge it needs a special bond between horse and rider. So much depends on the teamwork and understanding of each other.

It’s a matter of attitude, a matter of remaining focused at times that can be quite isolating.

Yet there’s also the joy of riding in the Australian bush in different conditions … at the first break of day, in sunshine or in rain.

That is the challenge of the endurance rider who undertake the marathon at the Far-A-Way Easter Endurance Carnival in Imbil.

Held at Stirling’s Crossing Equestrian Centre, the carnival attracted 220 entries in the 11 events.

The weekend presented riders with the chance to prepare their horses for the 2026 Tom Quilty Gold Cup, to be held at Imbil in July...

Read more here:
https://noosatoday.com.au/news/01-05-2026/marathon-a-great-test/

Endurance in Montalcino: Italian Championships 2026


From 6 to 10 May 2026, Montalcino becomes the stage for the Italian Endurance Championships and the “Festival Terre Toscane”. Organized by the Generali Endurance Team with support from FISE, FEI and MASAF, the event combines high-level competition with territory promotion and horse welfare.

About 300 horse-and-rider combinations are expected to take part; FEI international classes will feature 184 athletes from six countries and 14 Italian regions. The program spans all levels: from Pony and Under-14 national championships up to the CEI3* Absolute Italian Championship over 160 km…

Read more here: https://www.initaly.it/en/articolo/campionati-italiani-endurance-2026-a-montalcino-quattro-giorni-nella-12085

JACK AU XOIS excels in French Endurance race


OmanObserver.om - Full Article

Published: 05:04 PM,Apr 27,2026

The horse ‘Jack Au Xois’ continued his outstanding performances in endurance racing after securing first place in the 103 km Vizac Endurance Ride held recently in France, adding another achievement to the growing list of notable Arab successes on the European stage.

The victory was achieved under the guidance of rider Theo Jonas. The horse is owned by Mohammed bin Rashid al Saadi and was originally developed and conditioned in Oman under the supervision of trainer Mohammed bin Hamood al Balushi. In the lead-up to the race, the horse was sent to France, where it underwent pre-race preparation under the guidance of trainer Elisabeth Hardy.

This achievement builds on Jack Au Xois’ consistent record, having previously secured third place in the His Majesty the King's Endurance Cup in the Kingdom of Bahrain, reflecting the horse’s steady progress and ability to compete at a high international level...

Read more here:
https://www.omanobserver.om/ampArticle/1188673

2026 Caballo Sin Nombre - Tami Rougeau


April 22 2026
By Tami Rougeau

Team Red hit the road last week for New Mexico and the Caballo Sin Nombre ride near Aztec New Mexico. This was an XP Ride hosted by Annie and the Duck. It was Makena's weekend this time since Penelope had done Cuyama, With the weather in Reno becoming more like winter we were more than ready to head out to warmer climates,

On Monday life seemed to just take over and I was still recovering from the gnat attack at Derby the previous weekend so we did not leave until early Tuesday. Since we like to arrive a day early to give the girls a day to rest and recover we were going to have to suck it up and make it in 2 days. Turns out it was not that bad. We overnighted in Hinkley on Tuesday. They have really done some good work on the rodeo area and it is a nice quiet, clean area to overnight.

We arrived in camp on Wednesday evening well before dark and got ourselves all set up. We got to park next to our friend Julie Figg and do a little catching up. Julie had been there for a couple of days marking trail for the ride. On Thursday we did a little ride and Julie showed me some of the area. It was so nice to get a small preview. Makena was totally full of herself and ready to go...ugh fit horses LOL. When we got back our friend Kerry Redente arrived with Val. Always a great time to share camp with them. Both girls really like Val and the feeling is mutual.

Thursday night we had a nice ride meeting, downloaded our GPS tracks for the next day and made sure our map and vet card were in the saddle for the next day...

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