Richard Theodore, Chairman
How the program works
2008 Endurance Program Application
American Endurance Ride Conference
"History of the Mariposa Ride"
by Rich Theodore,
CSHA State Endurance Chairperson
Our 2008 ride is already scheduled as a two day ride:
"CSHA Mariposa Elevator Ride"
25 miler and 50 miler each day.
Nov 8th & 9th, 2008
In 1971 CSHA recognized the importance of distance riding and horsemanship and formed an Endurance Rides Committee.
The purpose of this committee is to promote organized endurance rides and distance riding horsemanship.
Distance riding is not new. It is just newly rediscovered. Since the domestication of the horse thousands of years ago, riding has been man's chief means of land travel. It has only been in the fraction of that time that man has been traveling
with the use of mechanical instead of biological power.
Endurance racing as a sporting event goes back more than 100 years. Then races lasted for many days and distances of a thousand miles and more, such as that from Galveston, Texas to Rutland, Vermont, a distance of 1,799 miles, averaging a
distance of 57.7 miles per day (31 days) in 1886.
Run for The Gold is rescheduled…NEW DATE
The CSHA Mariposa “Run For The Gold”
Endurance Ride Nov 8 & 9, 2008
This year we are holding a “FUN Ride” and a 25 miler & 50 miler both days. The ride is at the Circle 9 Ranch in Jerseydale. We are looking for volunteers to give us a hand and are expecting to have a great group of riders. Our local 4-H Equine project will be holding a “Bake Sale” and also selling cold drinks. If you would like more information, ride or help out, contact Rich Theodore 209-742-7895 or email wildcat7@sti.net.
RAFFLE for the Western State Trail Foundation
Benefits the Tevis Cup…100 miles in one day Endurance ride.
As chairs for the CSHA State Endurance Program, and Head Volunteers for the Tevis Cup, we are running a special raffle, of the Tevis Logo in Stained glass (pictured above) by artist Holly Foiles. All proceeds benefit the Western States Trail Foundation which supports the Tevis Cup. Tickets are $1 each and the winner will be announced at the CSHA Mariposa “Run For The Gold” endurance ride on Nov 9, 2008. contact Rich Theodore 209-742-7895 or email wildcat7@sti.net for more information on this “ONE OF A KIND” Stained Glass.
