About The Western Distance Riders Alliance
The Western Distance Riders Alliance brings together all equestrians who enjoy the companionship of their human and equine friends in the natural trail settings found in our beautiful country.
The WDRA supports all aspects of equine distance riding – distance riding as it has been in the past, as it is practiced today, and equine distance riding in the future
As an organization, we welcome anyone who has the best interest of their horse in their heart and is eager to participate with like-minded riders in fun and challenging events throughout the west. We look with favor upon those who are willing to saddle up and ride regardless of the distances and effort involved. We leave it up to the individual riders to decide for themselves and their horses what is a worthy challenge.
What is Endurance riding? How do you do it? What kind of horses do you need?
Lots of valid questions by riders unfamiliar with endurance riding. Lots of us understand endurance sports, xc skiing, long distance…
The WDRA is an alliance.
The WDRA is an alliance. An alliance is a “union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or…
We strive for an all-inclusive approach
We strive for an all-inclusive approach to the sport of distance riding. We take no issue with any of the…
The WDRA honors all accomplishments
The WDRA honors all accomplishments of its members in any sanctioned event demonstrating the ability of a horse and its…
The Tevis Cup
We feel that no other event, worldwide, offers the challenge of the Western States Trail Ride, known as the Tevis…
We welcome everyone
As an organization, we welcome anyone who has the best interest of their horse in their heart and is eager…
We define a distance riding event as an equine event
We define a distance riding event as an equine event, taking place over natural terrain, demonstrating the ability of an…
The WDRA brings together all equestrians
The Western Distance Riders Alliance brings together all equestrians who enjoy the companionship of their human and equine friends in…
Board Members and Leadership
Tom Noll
President
Dr. Dave Nicholson
Kerry Redente
Secretary
Andrew Gerard
Tonya Stroud
Christoph Schork
Tennessee Lane
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