Howdy and welcome to the HILLBILLY HIGHWAYS ENDURANCE RIDE. This years ride will be held September 12-13, 2026. The ride is held in the NISBET FORREST 20k west of Prince Albert, Sask. Open to all breeds…we have a distance for everyone at any age!
Come out and learn about endurance from experienced endurance riders who are always willing to help new riders learn about the sport. There are mentors who are willing to help you get started and share their knowledge with new riders. Come on out, introduce yourself and your trusty steed(s) and have some fun with the Sask Long Riders! We enjoy having riders from across the Provinces join in this ride.
Distances offered this year will be 10, 15, 25, 50, 75, and 100 miles. Ride is sanctioned through AERC. The 10-50 mile distances will be offered both days. The 75 and 100 will be offered on the first day only, September 12th (dependent on a minimum entry of 6 riders). Riders may choose to ride any combination of miles, days, and horses, although each horse may only enter one ride per day. AERC rules will be followed.
Horses must be a minimum of 36 months (3 years) to compete in the intro distance, minimum of 48 months (4 years) for limited distance (25’s) and at least 60 months (5 years) to compete in anything 50+. Proof of age may be required. Helmets are now mandatory for all ages. Anyone under the age of 16 MUST ride with a sponsor.
Camp will be open for arrivals beginning on Thursday, September 10th. The campsite is at our enclosed pasture, and there are no electrical sites. There will be water provided for the horses. At this time of year there will be no grass so please ensure sufficient feed is brought for your equine(s).
Vetting in will begin on Friday late afternoon. We do require that you have your horse vetted in at least 1 hour before the start of your ride. There will be a ride meeting at 7pm the evening before each ride day, which we do highly recommend all riders attend, as this will be where the trail and any changes to it are explained, the order of loops are explained, the vet will give a talk about what he’s looking for, and any other important housekeeping rules that need addressing. As well, the awards for each day will follow the ride meeting,
The terrain is a combination of sand trails, minimal gravel, water crossings depending on the year, hills and trees. Lots of pines, poplar and birch. Riders may encounter quaders, dirt bikers, cattle and wildlife. There will be a few gates to open/close . All vet checks will be held in ride camp. Please refer to photos in MEDIA folder on the HILLBILLY HIGHWAYS ENDURANCE RIDE FaceBook Page to view the diverse environment that house our trails.
At this time we are still in the process of securing our vets. We have a strong group of volunteers and invite anyone to attend if they’d like to help out or experience an endurance ride. Watch the Sask Long Riders’ Facebook page and the HILLBILLY HIGWAYS ENDURANCE RIDE or contact Barb Hutton Brown at 306-981-4762 for more ride or volunteering details.