Upper Midwest
Endurance and
Competitive Rides
Association
Celebrating distance riding, great horses, and the people who make it possible.
Upcoming Rides
NEW TO DISTANCE RIDING?
Learn about endurance, limited distance, competitive, novice and driving events and find the discipline that’s right for you and your horse.
RIDE WITH UMECRA
Join our community of distance riders throughout the Upper Midwest.
LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
2027 Convention! Save the date!
Mark your calendars! The UMECRA 2027
We’re looking forward to another great convention!
Dates: January 22-24, 2027
Event Location: Grand River Center, Dubuque, IA
Hotel Reservations
Online: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/SV27I2
By Phone: You MUST mention “UMECRA” to get the discount code.
Grand Harbor Resort
350 Bell Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 690-4000
Watch for news and updates on speakers, schedules, meals, and more.
2027 Ride Sanctioning – Due Nov 30
Greetings!
I hope your ride season was pleasant and enjoyable. And we are always looking for an even better year ahead, right? The form to request ride sanctioning has been enabled and is ready for your submissions.
LINK: Sanctioning Request Form
Sanctioning requests are due by November 30th.
Ride flyers are due to me (thmeyer753@gmail.com) by February 1st, and ride fees are due by February 1st to the UMECRA bookkeeper.
Many thanks for all you do for distance riding and UMECRA!
– Theresa Meyer, Sanctioning Coordinator & UMECRA Director at Large
Bearfoot Boogie 2025 Photos Posted
Friday photos from Bearfoot Boogie are now available. Photos by Unknown.