Welcome to the homepage of all the details for the AERC, ECTRA, and Ride&Tie sanctioned endurance ride
The Chautauqua Challenge.
September 26th, 2026: 30-mile LD, 50-mile endurance ride and 15-mile Intro ride and corresponding Ride&Tie distances.
Also Equathon Long course (15 ride / 15 run) and Equathon Short course (15 ride / 4 mile run)
September 27th, 2026: 30-mile LD and 15-mile Intro ride and corresponding Ride&Tie distances.
Also Equathon Long course (15 ride / 15 run) and Equathon Short course (15 ride / 4 mile run)
2026 ENTRY LINKS:
ONLINE Rider Entry Form Click Here
Snail Mail Entry Form Download Here
PDF of Ride Liability Form Click HERE
PDF of RIDE Information Click Here. (2026)
ONLINE Ride and Tie / Equathon Entry Form Here.
Follow our Facebook page Chautauqua Challenge for up to date announcements/updates and to see photos from previous years.
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: Sandy Colvenback
Ride Secretary: Carolyn Blocker
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!
Other Resources:
Endurance In/Out Hold Timer - use to help you keep track of hold times during the the ride.
The party tent!
2024 start
Check out some beautiful pictures of the trails, the views will be spectacular will fall colored leaves. We’ve got windmills, single track forest trails, forestry roads, good sized hills, bridges, streams, and meadows.
For Information on Volunteering or Visiting us, Please Contact Caroline North or Audrey Hager
laurelinfarm@gmail.com
The Laurelin farm crew hard at work clearing some of the ccets trails. they are donkey approved…