1966

1966

1:14am 1 October: Endurance riding began in Australia when RM Williams — after hearing reports of the 100 mile Tevis Cup — decided to challenge Australian riders to demonstrate if they had the skill and horsemanship to “ride 100 miles in a day”.  He therefore...
1955

1955

The first Western States Trail Ride, popularly called the Tevis Cup Ride, is held covering 100 miles (160.9km) of rugged terrain from Tahoe to Auburn in California, USA within a 24-hour period.  The ride has been hosted ever since making it the oldest, modern-day...
Early 1950’s

Early 1950’s

Endurance became the ultimate challenge for American riders and was recognizes as a competitive sport.
Early 1900’s

Early 1900’s

Endurance was originally used in the United States as a military test for cavalry mounts. Horses were required to go on a five-day, 483 kilometer ride carrying at least 90 kilograms to demonstrate they were fit for battle.