The goal of _____________ is to finish the race first and still have your hourse finish the final fitness evaluation.
B) Endurance rides
Considered the “marathon for horses,” endurance rides consist of a pre-marked and measured trail covering 50 miles per day over a variety of terrain. Unlike competitive trail riding, endurance riders want to finish the race first and still have their horses pass the final fitness evaluation. Like the competitive rides, there are check stops throughout the competition to ensure that the horses are sound of wind and limb to continue the race.
For more information on trail riding destinations, read the August 2009 e-Tips article Selecting a Trial Riding Destination.