Friday, May 5, 2023: 25, 50 mile rides
Saturday, May 6 2023 : 30, 55 75 and 100 mile rides.
For ride results: May 2023 ride results.
Ride information packet here. Looking for only the entry form? Try here. On Line entry (a FIRST) -- available at https://www.biltmore.com/equestrian-center/events/.
in conjunction with
the 50th annual
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Friday Sept 22nd - 32 miles
-- Saturday Sept 23rd - 20 miles
-- Sunday Sept 24th - 20 mile equithon
Other Ride and Tie events (non-championship)
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Friday Sept 22nd - 16.6 miles
-- Sunday Sept 24th - 5.5 mile fun ride and tie
(also further information available at https://www.biltmore.com/equestrian-center/events/)
General Conditions: Built in 1895, the Estate trails promise a challenging ride along the French Broad River and over rolling hills and low mountains. We recommend that all horses have hoof protection. Breast collars/cruppers may be helpful. Each loop will circle back to a central vetting area adjacent to the main camping area.
Controlled Entry to Biltmore Estate. As part of the need for security on the Estate, and to provide a more official mode of access for attendees to the Estate grounds, names are provided for a list used by the front gate guards for initial entry (the "Gate List"). Subsequent re-entry will be via wristbands available at the ride site. Entry for one named crew member is covered as part of the ride entry fees (note: two named crew members are included in the 75 mile and 100 mile ride fees). On the Estate, including at the ride site, colored wristbands will be required to be worn as visible proof of permission.
Covid-induced limit: One crew member per rider.
Note: children 16 and under are free, but must still have their names on the "Gate List" and wear the wristbands.
Note: Most photographs for the web site have been generously contributed by Genie Stewart-Spears and Becky Pearman
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