Check back often; page will be updated as rides are sanctioned for the following season and more information such as entry forms are posted. When available, links to either the ride website and/or entry form will be provided.
2021 AZERC Events
Clinics, learning events, socials, organized training rides, etc
January 23, 2021 Endurance 101 Clinic
Time & Location: Time TBD; Cave Creek, AZ
Contact: MJ Fridley, 480-239-6708 or mjfridley@outlook.com
February 13, 2021 AZERC Learning Event & Social
Topic: Conditioning — Getting Started & Moving Up in Distance
Time & Location: 42318 N Castle Hot Springs Rd, Morristown, AZ
Contact: Andrea Maitland, 480-223-8576 or almaitland@aol.com
April 17, 2021 AZERC Learning Event & Social and Tack Sale
Topic: What to Pack: For the Ride, On the Trail/Saddlebags, In the Vet/Crew Bag
Time & Location: 9am-12:00pm; Cave Creek, AZ
Contact: Ashley Wingert, 760-209-3008 or echorider@msn.com
May 15, 2021 AZERC Learning Event & Social
Topic: Rider Fitness/Conditioning
Time & Location: Peoria, AZ
Contact: Susie Kramer, 717-979-9411 or fitgirlfitness@gmail.com
June 12, 2021 AZERC Learning Event & Social
Topic: Goal Setting and Introduction of the Official AZERC
Time & Location: 9am-11am; 5550 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
Contact: MJ Fridley, 480-239-6708 or mjfridley@outlook.com
August 7, 2021 AZERC Learning Event & Social
Topic: Equine Nutrition
Time & Location: 1pm-3pm; 5550 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
Contact: MJ Fridley, 480-239-6708 or mjfridley@outlook.com or arizonaenduranceriders@gmail.com
Event is free to members; non-members/guests $10 admission
September 11, 2021 AZERC Learning Event & Social
Topic: Etiquette (Ride Camp, Vet Check, On Trail)
Time & Location: 1pm-3pm; 5550 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
Contact: Ashley Wingert, 760-209-3008 or arizonaenduranceriders@gmail.com
Event is free to members; non-members/guests $10 admission
Oct 16, 2021 AZERC Learning Event & Social
Topic: Ride With GPS
Time & Location: 1-3pm; Mesa, AZ
Contact: Lancette Koerner , 480-650-2134 or arizonaenduranceriders@gmail.com
Event is free to members; non-members/guests $10 admission
November 13, 2021 AZERC Learning Event & Social
Topic: Volunteer Training
Time & Location: TBD
Contact: Lancette Koerner, 480-650-2134 or arizonaenduranceriders@gmail.com
Event is free to members; non-members/guests $10 admission
AERC Ride Calendar for Arizona rides (2021 seasons)
2021 Ride Season
AERC-sanctioned endurance rides
December 5-6, 2020 Jingle Bell Trot
Ride Manager: Debi Sanger
Distances: 50/25/Intro; 30/Intro
Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Goodyear, AZ
January 16, 2021 Tonto Twist
Ride Manager: Lancette Koerner
Distances: 50 ONLY
Location: Rodeo Park Event Center, Apache Junction, AZ
February 27, 2021 Wickenburg Land of the Sun
Ride Manager: Lawrence and Maureen Serrano
Distance: 50/30/Intro
Location: Boyd Ranch, Wickenburg, AZ
Special Note: FREE ENTRY FOR JUNIOR RIDERS
March 12-14, 2021 Old Pueblo Pioneer
Ride Manager: Marilyn McCoy
Distances: 30/55/Intro, 25/50/Intro, 25/50
Location: Empire Ranch, Sonoita, AZ
April 10, 2021 Lead-Follow @ Bumble Bee
Ride Manager: Stephanie Palmer-DuRoss
Distances: 50/25/Intro
Location: Bumble Bee Ranch, Bumble Bee, AZ
May 22-23, 2021 Cinders Trot
Ride Manager: Debi Sanger
Distances: 30/55/Intro; 30/55/Intro
Location: Coconino Nat’l Forest, Flagstaff, AZ
July 24, 2021 Western States Trail 100-Miles-One-Day:
“The Tevis Cup“
Truckee, CA to Auburn, CA
Tevis is THE original endurance ride where it all got started.
Whether you are riding, crewing, or following the live webcast
on ride day to cheer on your fellow Zonies, join us for the 65th
running of The Tevis Cup!
August 29-31, 2021 Grand Canyon XP I Pioneer
Ride Manager: Ann Nicholson
Distances: 25/50, 25/50, 25/50/55
Location: North Rim of the Grand Canyon, AZ
Sept 2-4, 2021 Grand Canyon XP II Pioneer
Ride Manager: Ann Nicholson
Distances: 25/50, 25/50, 25/50/55
Location: North Rim of the Grand Canyon, AZ
Oct 9, 2021 Man Against Horse
Ride Manager: Ron Barrett
Distances: 25/50/Intro
Location: Fain Ranch, Prescott Valley, AZ
November 6, 2021 Lead-Follow @ McDowell
Ride Manager: Stephanie Palmer-DuRoss
Distances: 30/50/75/100/Intro
Location: McDowell Mtn Park, Fountain Hills, AZ
2021 Ride Season Ends Nov 30
2022 AZERC Events Schedule
January 22, 2022 AZERC Learning Event & Social
Topic: Tire Changing & Trailer Maintenance
Time & Location: TBD; Desert Hills, AZ
Contact: arizonaenduranceriders@gmail.com
Event is free to members; non-members/guests $10 admission
February 12, 2022 AZERC Annual Awards Celebration
Time & Location: TBD; Scottsdale, AZ
Contact: arizonaenduranceriders@gmail.com
Event is free to members; non-members/guests $25 admission. This event is our annual awards celebration, recognizing the regional and national AERC award winners for the prior season, and celebrating our club members and volunteers.
March 12, 2022 Endurance 101 Clinic
Time & Location: TBD
Contact: arizonaenduranceriders@gmail.com
More information to follow
2022 Ride Season
AERC-sanctioned endurance rides
December 4-5, 2021 Jingle Bell Trot
Ride Manager: Debi Sanger
Distances: 50/25/Intro; 30/Intro
Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Goodyear, AZ
January 15, 2022 Tonto Twist 50
Ride Manager: Lancette Koerner
Distances: 50 ONLY
Location: Rodeo Park Event Center, Apache Junction, AZ
February 26, 2022 Wickenburg Land of the Sun
Ride Manager: Lawrence and Maureen Serrano
Distance: 50/30/Intro
Location: Boyd Ranch, Wickenburg, AZ
March 18-20, 2022 Old Pueblo Pioneer
Ride Manager: Debi Sanger
Distances: 30/55/Intro, 25/50/Intro, 25/50
Location: Empire Ranch, Sonoita, AZ
April 9, 2022 Lead-Follow @ Bumble Bee
Ride Manager: Stephanie Palmer-DuRoss
Distances: 50/25/Intro
Location: Bumble Bee Ranch, Bumble Bee, AZ
May 14-15, 2022 Cinders Trot
Ride Manager: Debi Sanger
Distances: 25/25 (night)/50/75/Intro; 25/50
Location: Coconino Nat’l Forest, Flagstaff, AZ
