Organization and Educational Links
Learn about Endurance
American Endurance Ride Conference
Equestrian Canada (EC)
Equine Distance Riding (EDRA)
Moving On Up to 100-Mile Rides
Endurance.net
SWIT&DR
http://www.endurance.net/
Equine Blood Testing
PNER’s Abaxis blood machine travels to endurance rides throughout the region. On-site Equine Profile Plus blood tests are available to PNER members for $45 (non-members $55).
Analysis Includes:
ALB, AST, BUN, CA,GLU, GGT, GLOB, K+,NA+, TBIL, tCO2, andTP.
Click here to learn more what the analysis can tell you about your horse.
Click here to print a release of liability for use of the blood machine.
The blood machine will be available at a number of rides throughout the ride season. As the schedule is developed it will be posted on Facebook typically.
Traveling with horses?
Here's a link for horse friendly rest areas in Oregon - https://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/Rest-Areas-Horse-Areas and a US horse travel resource - Horsetrip.com. And nationwide Horse Motels.
Another good one is DeMoss Park, north of Moro on Hwy97, nice arena for turnout, water available during summer months
Here's a good one for Washington https://www.trailmeister.com/trails/washington-horse-trails/
If you're heading south, some of our members have stayed here - Silver Sage Horse Boarding LLC, Fallon NV
PNER TRAIL COMMITTEE
Do you have a trail project you'd like financial support with, the Trail Committee is here to help!
We're able to assist with projects promoting trail maintenance, education and preservation.
To apply, send this form to trails@pner.net : PNER Trails App
Education:
Your 2024 PNER Education Committee is chaired by Cassee Terry.
Did you know that PNER has funds available for any endurance related seminar you would like to present to interested folks? The application process isn't difficult and the rules are simple.
Click this link to access the PNER Education Funds (PDF)
Once you've filled out the application you can send it either snail mail to me, the Chairperson for the PNER Education Committee, or you can scan and email it to me, as well. Your application will be shared with the Education Committee and we will make every effort to contact you with any questions about your application and then provide a decision on your application as soon as possible. After that, the PNER Treasurer will send you a check. In return, you'll provide a report about your event, complete with the requisite receipts and financial report on the event. This will be reported on at the next Board of Directors meeting. You may be invited to call in to the meeting and give your own impression of the process you followed, and provide feedback on the process.
PNER Members who've taken advantage of the PNER Education Committee funds have been able to put on some very interesting and engaging "Mini Rides" and "Endurance 101" clinics, complete with provided lunches and "awards".
Send your completed application:
PNER Education Committee Chair
Cassee Terry
3907 W Antler Ave
Redmond OR 97756-9325
email: education@pner.net
SCHOLARSHIP
PNER has a scholarship program which now allows anyone to apply.
Directions to apply are here!
Trails Resources
Hiking/Biking or Riding the PCT!
https://hikeandcycle.com/pacific-crest-trail-101-how-to-hike-2650-miles-and-survive/
Meet and Mingle
PNER Facebook Page
Courtesy of AERC, New Member and current member information tips
25 Tips for Having Fun on Your First Ride 1 page
Safety & Etiquette for Endurance & LD Riders 3 pgs
Endurance Ride Camp Etiquette 4pgs
Hydration 101: Learn to Prevent Problems 2 pgs
Pacing; The Art of Riding Your Own Ride 3 pgs
Endurance Basics 4 pgs
Taking Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration 2pgs
What I carry in my Endurance Saddle Bag - by Bianca Chevalier
Mary and Anna Youth Fund Process
When the EDRA committee put together the guidelines for the EDRA Anna & Mary Memorial Youth Fund at each critical decision we asked ourselves “what would Anna and Mary say or do?” That made it easy to develop the most inclusive scholarship fund for youth 17 and under in PNER. The intention of the fund is for riders 17 and under to ride free in PNER as long as EDRA can keep the fund solvent. Youth eligibility is NOT tied to membership in EDRA, AERC or PNER. Because the vast majority of rides charge youth 50% of a full adult entry fee, the fund was set up to cover 50% of a full adult entry fee. So most rides youth will be covered 100% and ride free. If a ride charges youth more than 50% they will still have a greatly reduced entry fee. Please see the flyer for information on how to access these youth funds or click on the link below.