Image credit: Pat Jarvis
2011 50 mile, 1st place/Best condition award, Kavod / Susan Barbour

Mountain Mettle endurance rides are held in the center of Colorado’s Front Range, easily accessible by riders from Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico and Utah.

GREAT NEWS: We have, for 2012, confirmed rides on Friday and Saturday June 22 and June 23 for either a 30 mile, 50 mile, 75 mile or 100 mile rides from Sharptail to Indian Creek and return via different trails.

The June 22, 2012 distance riders have an opportunity to compete in either a 50 or 75 mile endurance ride or a shorter Limited Distance 30 mile ride. The June 23 riders have an opportunity to compete in either a 50 or 100 mile endurance ride or the shorter Limited Distance 30 mile ride. All skill levels of horse and rider teams, from novice to national and international competitors will find these rides to be challenging yet achievable.

The Mountain Mettle rides are the ultimate trail riding and horse camping experience with remote, well marked mountain trails. An experienced ride manager and seasoned endurance veterinarians enhance the events. Register early since the rides are limited to 75 riders each day.

Image credit: Pat Jarvis
2011 1st junior, Wyatt Gensler/ Mi Solitair

Just in case -- please check back at this website before the ride to ensure there are no changes.

Click here or the link to the left named "June, 2012 Ride Information and Schedule" for trail descriptions, schedule, and directions. The link to the left entitled "June, 2012 Entry Form" will allow you to register for the ride.

We want to gratefully acknowledge and thank our sponsors for the support they have given to make this event possiible. Please visit the "Sponsors" link on the left to see all our sponsors. You may also click on one of our premier sponsor links below.