MnDRA was formed to promote distance riding in the Upper Midwest, giving recognition to horse and rider teams. Events sponsored in Minnesota are Competitive, Limited Distance, and Endurance.
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Let’s get creative!!! Looking for donations for the Famous UMECRA Convention Silent Auction! (at the 2022 UMECRA Convention https://www.umecra.com/convention.html) Silent Auction Proceeds go toward the UMECRA Convention expenses, the UMECRA Trail Fund, and the UMECRA Scholarship! You can free up some space in your tack room and trailer while supporting
Welcome to Huntersville Hundred!! We hope you have a fantastic weekend! Please read this stuff!!! We’ll also have this information available in camp. Directions From the south, east or west, navigate to the town of Huntersville (zipcode 56464) via Huntersville Rd/18/380th. From the north, 13/25 will get you there. Follow
Last day to pre-enter for Charity Cup 2021 is Tuesday, September 7th, 2021! Register here under the Charity Cup page. Registrations at the ride are still welcome. Don’t forget your Coggins!
MnDRA sanctions the following rides for the 2021 season. Attending these rides as a MnDRA member will earn points towards year end awards. The club sponsors 4 rides which are indicated by an asterisk (*) in the name below. A MnDRA sponsored ride is financially supported by the club and the primary fundraiser for year end awards.
Each ride has its own “page” – please use the main menu to access each page.
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Mndra loves to help new riders! Hover over each photo for a few ways to help get you started. Click on the photo to open a document or follow a link.
This is an excellent introduction into distance riding and covers many subjects including what to expect at a ride, conditioning and feeding your horse, and much more.
Click the button below to download a copy.Many mentors are available online through the use of various Facebook groups. Be sure to check out the links for more resources.
MnDRA often hosts an Intro to Distance Riding Clinic each spring which may includes a short 'mock' ride that follows the competitive trail riding rules.
Throughout the year, most rides have a novice event, which is a ride between 10-15 miles long. An experienced leader will be assigned to your group. It's a perfect way for someone to see if this sport is for you.The AERC – American Endurance Ride Conference is the national organization of endurance riding. They have several educational videos available on YouTube.
There are also many groups on Facebook that help out new riders. The term “Green Beans” has been coined to describe a new rider to endurance. Consider joining in on the discussion.