Many thanks to our ride photographer, Monika Paterson, for the generous use of her photos on this page. Visit her website here.

Endurance Ride

June 29-30, 2024

Monical Arena, BC, Canada

AERC & ERABC Sanctioned

days & distances

Day 1: 50 mile endurance, 25 mile limited distance

Day 2: 50 mile endurance, 25 mile limited distance, and introductory/fun ride

Most of our trails will be the same as in prior years. You’ll enjoy single-track and two-track over grassy, rolling hills. The footing is hard-packed sand with some rock. Hoof protection is recommended.

Helmets must be worn by anyone mounted on horseback at any time during the event, or at any time while on the event property or flagged trails. 

GPS Coordinates for Monical Arena: 

51.797549N 121.420314W

Ride camp is open from Thursday, June 27 – Monday, July 1.

Ride Camp

Camp is on private land and is “leave no trace.” You are responsible for your own poop cleanup. A wheelbarrow and manure disposal will be available on site.

Camping fees are $20 per night per rig for dry land. For outside corrals, add $10 per night. For covered stalls, add $15 per night.

Camp has lots of room for big rigs and some trees for high lining. There are 17 outside stalls and 20 covered stalls available on a first-come, first-served basis. Stall fees will be collected at the ride site; cash only. Covered stalls will have shavings and must be swept clean before leaving. Bring your own extra shavings or plan to purchase more on site. 

Bring change for the two, coin-operated showers. Porta-potties and horse water will be provided. Bring people water. Keep dogs on leash. No open camp fires.

schedule

50 mile rides begin at 7:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday

25 mile rides begin at 8:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday

Introductory/fun ride begins anytime after 11:00 a.m. Sunday

Dinners and ride meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Join us for a clinic by Dr. Glenn Sinclair, DVM, on June 30th at 12:00 noon! Topic: TBD

 

FEES & ENTRIES

50-mile and 25-mile rides ~ $125 CDN per day*

Introductory/fun ride ~ $40.00 CDN per day

Juniors and young riders (under 18) ride FREE on all distances! Many thanks to the Anna & Mary Memorial Fund of the EDRA Group, and our ride management, for this generous donation.

*$20 surcharge for non-AERC members and $15 for non-ERABC members. Prices are valid until June 16. After this time, a $25 late registration fee applies. Cancellations will be charged a $25 administration fee.

Registration will open April 15, 2024.

driving directions

Ride camp is located at Monical Arena, 4203 South Cariboo Hwy 97 South, BC, VOK ITO. Please use this address for health certificates.

Coming from the south: Follow Hwy 97 for about 24 km (13 miles) north after leaving 100 Mile House. Camp will be on your right.

Coming from the north: Follow Hwy 97 for 4 km (2.5 miles) south after leaving Lac La Hache. Ride camp will be on your left.

All photos on this page are courtesy of Monika Paterson. Thank you for respecting her copyright.

Contact & Vets

Ride Manager: Joanne Macaluso

Ride Secretary: Nicola Maughn

Mailing Address: 5762 Simon Lake Road, 100 Mile House, BC VOK 2E1

Email: gwart09@gmail.com and nemaughn@gmail.com

Phone: Nicola home 250-791-6331 or cell 250-644-4495. Joanne cell 250-706-9964

Vets: Dr. Glenn Sinclair, DVM & Dr. Stefanie Krumsiek, DVM and certified animal chiropractor

Dr. Glenn Sinclair, DVM: I graduated with a DVM in 1985 and entered general practice. Over the next few years, it became clear that Equine was where I belonged and developed an Equine only ambulatory practice in Southern Manitoba. When we were to host the Pan Am Games in 1999 Manitoba Horse Council asked me to attend some large Equine FEI competitions prior to us hosting the Test Event in 1988. In this way I became the most experienced local Vet in Manitoba and I was heavily involved in the 1999 PanAm Games in Dressage Jumping and 3-day Eventing and following the games I was promoted to FEI accredited in these Sports which lead to me being invited to various events as a Canadian Official. Endurance got their hooks into me around 2005 and I was encouraged and provided with opportunities to achieve 4-star status as Control Judge (Veterinarian) and 4-star Treatment Veterinarian. As such I have travelled with Canada’s Endurance Teams to Malaysia, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, England, France, Italy and many locations throughout North America.  As a Foreign Official I have been invited to Japan (4 times) Costa Rica, Florida (3 times) Texas and New Jersey.  I am also an approved AERC Vet and member and am looking forward to working with all of you at the upcoming 2-day competition.

Dr. Stefanie Krumsiek, DVM and certified animal chiropractor: Born and raised in Austria, I graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna in 2004. After a few years of working as a teaching assistant at the university and as a freelance medical writer in Vienna, I went back to the field. For almost three years I worked in a mixed animal practice focusing on large animals and for one year in an equine only practice in Salzburg, Austria. In 2008 I visited Chilcotin and later met my future husband while traveling through BC’s interior. Since 2012 I have been a part of Williams Lake’s Veterinary Hospital on North Broadway. Since my early childhood, horses have played an important role in my life. Back when I was still living in Austria, I have been riding mainly but not exclusively Icelandic horses, including training them and competing on a provincial level. In 2019 I was invited to vet my first endurance event. It was a great experience and I am interested to be part of the endurance group again. I am looking forward to seeing you all.