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ENDURANCE RIDING - The fastest growing equestrian discipline in the UK. 

Endurance riding in the UK is managed by Endurance Great Britain and in Scotland by the Scottish Endurance Riding Club.  Durham and Teesside Group of EGB is one of the subsidiary groups of the National organisation, in total there are 22 groups covering England and Wales.  Each group manages the rides in their area.   

  
WHAT IS ENDURANCE RIDING?

Riding across the beautiful open country of Great Britain, within certain speed parameters and conforming to the necessary veterinary checks.  The distances covered in any one day can vary from 15 kilometres at grass roots Pleasure Rides to 160 kilometres in top level Race Rides. 
The partnership that is built between yourself and your horse is unrivalled in any other discipline, the old adage ‘the outside of the horse is the best thing for the inside of a man’ certainly rings true.

WHO CAN COMPETE IN ENDURANCE? 

All horses and ponies are capable of competing at the lower level Pleasure Rides providing they are hacking fit, over longer distances a reasonable amount of dedicated training is necessary.  Riders from 8 years of age can compete although juniors and young riders may need to be accompanied by an adult.  There are also plenty of opportunities for the rest of the family to become involved as crews are very active in this sport and the friendly atmospheres of the discipline encourages people to become involved in the organisational aspect.

OPPORTUNITIES

Those who have a competitive nature are able to go as far as their and their horses’ capabilities allow them as there are ample opportunities to progress through the qualifying levels – Novice to Open and then Advanced.  Although many long distance riders are happy to remain at the Pleasure Ride level and have their own trophies and awards to compete for within the Durham and Teesside Group.  The national organisation has a very active international team who offer help and support to those wishing to continue their careers into the International level.    

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