The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) will host its 50 and 100 mile 2005 National Championship Endurance Rides in conjunction with the Biltmore Challenge. The rides will take place on May 7 at the historic Biltmore Estate Equestrian Center in Asheville, NC. AERC 100-mile and 50-mile divisions are offered, with the 100-mile ride also sanctioned as an international ride by CEI***. All AHA riders must be cross-entered in the Biltmore Challenge.

Space is limited, and entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested competitors should secure a space by contacting the ride manager Anne Ayala at (828) 274-5121 or e-mailing [email protected].

In addition to any points won for competing in the AHA Championships, riders may submit points earned from the AERC open rides for Horse and/or Amateur Achievement Awards.

To compete in the 100-mile AHA championship, a horse must have successfully completed a minimum 300 lifetime miles of which 100 miles must consist of a one-day or multi-day 100-mile endurance ride or two consecutive rides of 50 miles or greater over two consecutive days. To compete in the 50-mile championship, horses must have successfully completed a minimum of 200 lifetime miles. Qualifying mileage must be from AHA, AERC or FEI recognized/sanctioned endurance events. Both rider and owner must be AHA members, and the horse must be registered with AHA, CAHA or CPAR. For complete information on qualifications, eligibility or an entry form, go to www.ArabianHorses.org competitions and click on National Events.