Don't Fence Me In Endurance Ride

08/12/2026

Bidding is NOW OPEN! So many amazing horse related items!

07/08/2026

Check out this upcoming EDRA ride!

The countdown is on! Just a few weeks until we head to Big Sky Memorial Ride! 🐎⛰️

If you've never experienced this ride, you're in for something special. Picture winding forest trails, cool creek crossings, breathtaking views of Lake Koocanusa, and a ride camp where friendships are made as easily as miles.

Whether you're tackling your first Intro Ride or aiming for 100 miles, Big Sky offers the kind of weekend that reminds us why we love endurance riding.

What riders can look forward to:
🌲 Miles of scenic wilderness trails
🏕️ Shaded horse camping on private property
🍔 Friday night BBQ and dinners included Friday and Saturday
🏅 Completion awards for every distance, including Intro riders
❤️ A supportive, welcoming endurance community

Youth riders under 18 ride FREE in the 25, 50, 75, and 100-mile distances through EDRA's youth program, and free mentorship is available with membership for those just getting started.

August 1 will be here before you know it. Grab your riding partner, pack the trailer, and come spend a weekend making memories in beautiful northwest Montana.

Register today: https://form.jotform.com/261376597922167

Who's planning to be there? Tell us which distance you're riding!

07/08/2026

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At long last, photos from Don't Fence Me In are now available!

There are three galleries in this first batch, comprising about 95% of the photos from out on trail. I'll post a second batch soon covering ride camp (I got photos of a few horses before the rainbow faded) and the 50s on their last loop.

Considering how expensive everything has gotten this year, for the first time ever I'm running a sale on ride photos. In celebration of Father's Day, if your purchase exceeds $20, use code DADS2026 for 15% off digital downloads from 2026 rides. The sale ends July 31st, and I'm working towards getting Trout Lake and DITR posted before then.

https://davehonan.smugmug.com/2026-Endurance-Rides

(Sale terms: $20 cart subtotal before tax or shipping. Discount applies to digital downloads only from 2026 rides, but the $20 threshold can be reached with any product. Physical products do not qualify for the discount, such as prints, canvas wraps, or souvenirs.)

06/25/2026

DFMI riders, don't miss this one! Registration is now open for Selkirk Distance Derby another super fun Equine Distance Riding Association ride! Register early, space is limited.

Registration is now open for the 2026 Selkirk Distance Derby! Register early because we may need to limit the number of trailers due to limited camping space!

https://form.jotform.com/261755549312158

Join us August 22 at beautiful Mt. Spokane State Park for one of the Pacific Northwest's most scenic endurance rides. The Selkirk Distance Derby takes riders through forested mountain trails, past alpine lakes, beneath ski lifts, and along sweeping ridgelines with incredible views of Mt. Spokane's backcountry.

Ride options include:
• Intro Ride (15 miles) – $50
• 30 Mile Ride – $160
• 50 Mile Ride – $160
$20 off for EDRA members!

Camp is located at Selkirk Lodge in Mt. Spokane State Park and offers a friendly, community-focused atmosphere. Riders can arrive beginning Thursday, with vetting Friday afternoon and rides beginning Saturday morning.

📍 Ride Camp:
Selkirk Lodge
27722 N Mt. Spokane Rd
Mead, WA 99021

📅 Schedule Highlights
Thursday: Camp opens
Friday: Vet-in begins at 3:00 p.m.
Friday: Ride meeting at 5:00 p.m. followed by a clinic
Saturday: 50-mile start 6:00 a.m.
Saturday: 30-mile start 7:00 a.m.
Saturday evening awards ceremony

Important Notes:
• Hoof protection recommended
• Discover Pass required for day-use visitors
• Camping: $15 per night
• Porta-potties available
• Dogs welcome on leash
• Horse water available
• Cell service is spotty
*certified w**d free hay is required.

📧 [email protected]
📱 (206) 387-3640

Whether you're tackling your first endurance ride or chasing miles in the mountains, Selkirk offers a memorable weekend on some of Washington's most beautiful trails.

Photo by Rich Shine.

06/10/2026

If you had a blast at Don't Fence Me In, we invite you to join us at Diamond in the Rough Endurance Ride on June 27th!

2026 Diamond in the Rough Endurance Ride is just over two weeks away!

Join us June 27 in beautiful Roslyn, Washington for a mountain ride packed with incredible scenery, varied terrain, and a welcoming endurance community.

Located just 90 minutes east of Seattle and about 2.5 hours west of Spokane, Diamond in the Rough offers riders:
• Stunning mountain vistas
• Fun stretches of single track
• Jeep trails and logging roads
• Plenty of grass along the trail for horses
• Very little repeat trail
• Ride camp right in the center of historic Roslyn

Distances offered:
Intro Ride (10–15 miles)
25 Mile
50 Mile

Ride Camp:
Roslyn Riders
70 Martin Road
Roslyn, WA

What makes this ride special?
The location, the terrain, and the people. Whether you’re aiming for your first Intro ride or tackling the 50, this is a memorable Pacific Northwest endurance weekend you won’t want to miss.

Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/261127189198163

Questions?
Ride Manager: Kathleen Dunham
[email protected]
(253) 569-6575

05/18/2026

What’s Next for EDRA?

Don’t Fence Me In brought the full endurance ride experience this weekend. We saw hail, wind, sunshine, and riders who handled it all with grit, humor, and heart. Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a successful ride.

If you’re still riding high from the weekend, good news — the season is far from over. Here’s what’s coming up next for EDRA:

• Trout Lake Endurance Ride — June 6 — Trout Lake, WA
• Diamond in the Rough — June 27 — Roslyn, WA
• Big Sky Memorial — August 1 — Libby, MT
• Selkirk — August 22 — Spokane, WA
• Ride the Loup — September 19 — Okanogan, WA

Whether you’re chasing mileage goals, planning your first ride, or just looking for more weekends with good people and great horses, we’d love to see you down the trail this season.

Which ride are you headed to next?

05/17/2026

05/17/2026

25’s heading out.