ENTRY FORMS / PAYMENT:  Pre-entry is required (including entry fee payment).  For open AERC riders, entry form is here. (Note that this may conceivably change a bit). Send the entry form including the signed waiver with your entry fees. Note that the entry fee schedule is on the entry form.  All final payments are due by September 17 (closing date).  That is, any entry not paid by September 17 is accepted only at management discretion (not guaranteed).  Any entry not paid, but accepted at management discretion after September 17 will be subject to a $40 late entry penalty. 

Fees are fully refundable with notice received before close of business, Septembe  19; less $50 prior to September 21; 50% thereafter until arrival on premises. Once on site, refunds will be dictated by circumstances. As an example, if on site but not yet vetted, if a rider chooses not to ride, a 30% refund will be provided. Once a rider vets in (whether or not passes vetting), all entry fees are the ride's.

Non-AERC member riders must pay day fee of $15.  

***** The Fall Ride is a pre-entry and pre-pay ride.  ***** 

Please send a copy of the Coggins current through September 27, 2021 ahead of time.  somehow.

Questions?  Call Cheryl Newman at 828-665-1531 or email the Ride Manager for trai or AERC questions; or Biltmore Equestrian Center for stalls / paddocks / site info.

TEAM COMPETITION: We plan on having team competitions, open to ALL riders on BOTH days, all distances.  We have a good sponsor!! Teams are of 4 rider-horse combinations (one rider per horse) at the same distance.   At least 2 full teams must be entered for the team competition at each distance.   At least three horse and rider combinations on a team must go the entire distance.   The top three finishing times for the team count towards awards.  

This is a good opportunity to practice team riding....   Check out how strategy and opportunities change in this environment!   Entry at ride registration, no additional fees. 

Choose your team -- entries will be posted as of September 19: 

Friday 25 mile entries -- will be here
Friday 50 mile entries -- will be here
Saturday 30 mile entries -- will be here
Saturday 50 mile entries -- will be here
Saturday 75 mile entries -- will be here

AWARDS: Completion awards for all riders.  Top 10, Best Condition and 1st-to-Finish Awards. Team awards.  Other awards as sponsored.