September 30 - October 2, 2022 ~ Gooding, Idaho
Endurance, Limited Distance, Competitive Trail, & Trail Rides
​Sanctioned by AERC

Days and Distances

Day 1: 50 miles or 25 miles
Day 2: 55 miles or 25 miles; 40 mile Competitive Trail Ride
Day 3: 100 miles, 50 miles or 25 miles

Non-competitive trail rides offered each day.

Our trails are mostly two-track and jeep-track through the high desert. Hoof protection is absolutely necessary. If your horse is unaccustomed to our desert terrain, including some rock, you may wish to consider using hoof boots or pads.

Autumn Sun is part of the Idaho IronHorse Challenge. Ride safe. Ride far.

We are honored to host the AHA Distance Horse National Championships in 2022. Learn more here!

Ride Camp

Ride camp is on private land, so please be extra courteous. Due to fire danger, no campfires or open flames are permitted.

Horse water and porta-potties will be provided. Please bring people water.

Deserts are weird. Be prepared for any weather.

Schedule

50/55 mile rides begin at 7:30 a.m.

25 mile and competitive trail rides begin at 8:00 a.m.

​100 mile ride start time on Day 3 is TBD

​Non-competitive trail riders may start anytime after the LD riders are out. Please check out with the ride manager before you leave camp.

Meetings & Meals

Join us for happy hour prior to each evening's dinner and ride meeting.

Dinners will be potluck style for each day's riders and volunteers. Management will provide the main course each evening; please bring your favorite dishes to share. ​

Additional dinner tickets may be purchased for $10. Please contact ride management ahead of time to reserve.

Driving Directions

To find ride camp from Gooding: Follow Hwy 46 north 5 miles. Turn right on 1300/Gnomes Road and go 6 miles. Turn left on the Lincoln/Gooding County Line Road. Follow the road for 3 paved miles plus 6 dirt miles to camp.

From Shoshone: follow Highway 75 north just over 8 miles. Turn left at Mammoth Cave Road just past mile marker 82. (DO NOT turn at Mammoth Cave Scenic Attraction!) Follow the dirt road 10 miles into camp.

Signs will be posted to point you toward camp.

For Health Certificates: The ride camp address is
Patterson Dam, Preacher Creek Road, Shoshone, ID.

Management & Vets

Ride Managers: Jessica Huber & Kristy Butler
Mailing Address: 2056 S 1850 E, Gooding, ID 83330
Email: autumnsunpioneer@gmail.com
Phone: (208) 358-0869 or (208) 280-3044

Vets: ​Jessica Heinrick, DVM and Mel Schwartz, DVM
Ready to ride? Click the button below to register online on the AHA website.
Please note that, because we are hosting Nationals, paper registration forms cannot be used this year.​

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