10/21/2026
It's finally here!!!! This weekend Oct 23rd, 24th, 25th is the:
AHDRA’s Big River Halloween Ride
(Arabian Horse Distance Riding Association, ahdra.org)
*AHDRA members get 150% for all points earned!
*AHDRA members receive $5 discount on each ride entered!
*$20 surcharge for non-AERC members
*Start times: To be announced at Friday ride meeting
*Pre-Entries get a DISCOUNT!!! Who doesn’t like saving money! So, get those entries in via mail or email ASAP! Must have mailed entries by Oct th for discount.
*Coggins required for all horses. Riding helmets are required whenever mounted or in cart for ALL riders and anyone in a cart.
Pre-Entry
At Ride
Juniors
55 Mile Endurance
$90 Sr.
$110 Sr
$50 Jr.
30 Mile LD
$75 Sr.
$95 Sr
$45 Jr.
30 Mile Comp
$75 Sr.
$95 Sr
$45 Jr.
15 Mile Novice
$45 Sr.
$65 Sr
$30 Jr.
15 Mile Drive
$50 All
$70 All
**Must have 10 entries on Saturday night to hold Sunday’s rides.***
Sunday
Pre-Entry
At Ride
Juniors
30 Mile LD
$75 Sr.
$95 Sr
$45 Jr.
30 Mile Comp
$75 Sr.
$95 Sr
$45 Jr.
15 Mile Novice
$45 Sr.
$65 Sr
$30 Jr.
15 Mile Drive
$50 All
$70 All
Costume Contest!! Dress up you and/or your horse! Costume parade near the vet area, Saturday afternoon before dark. Judging will be Saturday during the rides and/or during the parade. Judges will be determined by ride managers. Get extra credit for riding in your costume or including your horse in your costume!!
Riders in costume receive preferential treatment at potluck. Winners announced Saturday night during awards!
Sandy Oaks Campground (in Big River State Forest):
Address: 2753 1500 E Ave. Keithsburg, IL, 61442
GPS coordinates: 41°02'06.0"N 90°54'05.9"W
Sandy Oaks Campground is roomy, has electric at all sites, and has real bathrooms with showers!
Reasonably sized electric pens allowed. There is a club house for meetings and meals. Located between Keithsburg and Oquawka, Illinois.
*** Reservations not required, but if you want a specific spot, please contact Emily for reservations. Pay for camping when you get there. ***
Trail: Winds through trees; some deep sand, some riding along side of a road. Hidden Halloween decorations to find, and plenty of crew spots.
Saturday evening meal: Saturday night chili/soup potluck—Chili/soup will be provided. Bring food to add to chili (i.e., crackers, sour cream, cheese, etc.) or a dish to share (side dish or dessert). Award ceremony will follow meal.
Ride Manager: Emily Schupp ([email protected], 563-320-7999)
Assistant Manager: Terri Glidden ([email protected], 309-371-7214)
Ride Veterinarian: Dr. Maureen Fehrs
Send pre-entries via mail or email to:
Emily Schupp
3170 180th St
Muscatine IA, 52761
[email protected]
Make checks payable to AHDRA, checks will not be cashed until after the ride.
The Arabian Horse Distance Riding Association promotes the Arabian horse in distance riding activities, including endurance riding, competitive trail riding, and pleasure trail riding, where the breed excels.
