Chautauqua Challenge Endurance Ride

Welcome to the homepage of all the juicy details for the AERC, ECTRA, and OAATS sanctioned endurance ride The Chautauqua Challenge.

September 27th, 2025: 30-mile LD, 50-mile endurance ride and 15-mile Intro ride.

September 28th, 2025: 30-mile LD and 15-mile Intro ride.

ENTRY LINKS:

ONLINE Entry Form Click Here

Snail Mail Entry Form Download Here

PDF of Ride Liability Form Click HERE

PDF of RIDE Information Click Here. (2025)

We will have special awards for folks that complete both days!

This 2-day ride features the Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System of Boutwell Hill State Forest. Proceeds to benefit the CCETS. Come ride some of the most scenic trails of New York State. They feature winding forest single track, wide forestry roads, improved footing for horses, hills to climb, windmills to pass, and lots and lots to look at! Trail routes will be slightly different from last year.

Control Vet: Art King

Ride Manager: Audrey Hager

Trail Master: Caroline North

Note to anyone interested in doing the Intro rides, this is a great training opportunity for horses and riders alike! Horses are vetted the same standards as the longer distance horses. There will be availability for folks to vet in the night before or the morning of the ride. The distance is 15 miles in 1 loop. Riders do not have a time limit and can set their own pace. Once completed, the horses must complete a vet check to earn their completion prize. For any other questions please email laurelinfarm@gmail.com

Volunteers are needed! If you want to help mark trails, be spotters, help with parking, etc…please contact Audrey Hager or Caroline North. Email us at laurelinfarm@gmail.com Thanks!

2024 ride UPDATE: We had a successful event with almost 40 riders! HUGE THANKS goes out to all our sponsors and volunteers! We are currently making plans for next year due to all the enthusiasm! Caroline is also planning an endurance riding clinic next June for anyone interested and with discounted entry fees for anyone who volunteered at the 2024 ride.

The Intro to Endurance Clinic at Lou Eibl Corral Campground was held June 28-29, 2025 hosted by Caroline North and Audrey Hager, and the CCETS. Anyone who volunteered in 2024 was eligible for a discounted fee! This clinic was a huge success! We had a great lecture series interspersed with rides out on the trails and a pretend vet in and vet out! Proceeds from the clinic fees were donated to the CCETS for upkeep and maintenance of the trails!