The Borders 25

                            Saturday, 6th  July 2024

                   A CHALLENGING 25 MILE LONG DISTANCE HORSE RIDE IN THE CHEVIOT HILLS

                                                    'To finish is to win'

THE CHALLENGE

This ride challenges the rider’s and horse’s fitness in remote hill country in the Cheviot Hills, which make up the borderlands between England and Scotland.  In addition it challenges the rider’s ability to look after themselves, as there is no enroute crewing allowed.     To follow the route  correctly riders are encouraged to prepare well and ensure their map reading skills are sufficient to cope.  Suitable clothing for all weather conditions must be worn and a spare "shoof boot" or similar carried as a farrier may not be available en-route. Route details will be sent in a GPX file .The route will only be marked at points of uncertainty.

Target finish time is 5 hours ( any change to this will depend on any route changes etc!)

P.S Please be aware the finish  is over an hours drive from the start! So your crew, who are not allowed to crew will have to keep that in mind.

ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

Entries will be considered from riders and horses that have successfully completed rides of 20 miles (30km) or above within a day, preferably, but not necessarily, as a combination.    These rides will not necassarilly have taken place organised by an established endurance association. 

Entries will also be encouraged from any horse /rider combination who are not affiliated to any endurance association, if they can prove they have substantial long distance riding experience,over rough undulating terrain .As with most rules, there can  be exceptions, so if you consider that you may be one of them please contact us.

Horses must be a minimum of 5 years of age on 1 January 2024. 

Riders under the age of 18 years of age will only be considered if accompanied by   a  suitably qualified adult at all times out on the course. 

Compliance with the entry criteria does not guarantee acceptance to the ride. The number of entries will be limited.  Confirmation of your accepted entry will be sent to you after being reviewed by the organising panel, which includes an experienced endurance vet. Their decision regarding entry will be final.