Sask Long Riders abides by SLR’s Rules and Regulations and also adheres to AERC and Equestrian Canada rules depending on ride sanctioning.
Please review all rules and regulations by accessing the links below.
All the rules must be followed at all times. Here are a few important ones to note:
1. Proof of NEGATIVE Coggins (EIA) is required for all equines participating or on the grounds of an SLR event.
2. ALL riders, no matter age, are required to wear a helmet.
3. Vaccination Policy: The Saskatchewan Long Riders does not require vaccinations. However,
all horses attending Equestrian Canada sanctioned competitions must have been
administered Equine Influenza and Equine Herpes Virus (1&4) vaccinations within
6 months (+21 days grace period) before arrival at the event. No horse shall receive
vaccination within 7 days prior to arrival at the event. Horses not in compliance with
this rule may be asked to leave the event site at the discretion of Competition
Management. (A519)
4. Equines Age Rule:
In order to participate in any introductory distances, horses must be a minimum of 3 years of age (36 months), proof of age may be requested and if unable to provide papers, decision on age will be determined by the ride Veterinarian.
In order to participate in a 25 mile LD event, horses must be a minimum of 4 years of age (48 months), proof of age may be requested and if unable to provide papers, decision on age will be determined by the ride Veterinarian.
In order to participate in a distance of 50 miles or over, horses must be a minimum of 5 years of age (60 months), proof of age may be required and if unable to provide papers, decision on age will be determined by the ride Veterinarian.
5. Any rider competing in an endurance ride 75 miles and over must name a “Designated Person” at the time of registration. The Designated Person:
a. Must remain in ride camp for the duration of the ride;
b. May act as the Designated Person for more than one rider during the same ride;
c. Communicates with the rider to determine the rider’s estimated arrival times;
d. Communicates with Ride Management if they suspect the rider is delayed on trail; and
e. In a situation where the rider is delayed on trail, arranges with Ride Management an appropriate course of action to assist the rider back to ride camp.
The rider is responsible for communicating their estimated loop times with their Designated Person throughout the ride. This communication includes the rider’s preferred course of action in the case of an unexpected delay. The Designated Person is not limited to the rider’s preferred course of action if they suspect unreasonable unexpected delay.
The Designated Person may be changed no later than the time of vetting in. In the event of a change, Ride Management must be notified immediately.
For greater clarity, the rider remains responsible for communicating to Ride Management and/or the Designated Person if assistance is required on trail.