Mountain Region Endurance Riders

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MRER Convention and Awards Banquet

January 30-February 1, 2026

        Best Western Plus Loveland Inn

970-667-7810

5542 E US Highway 34, Loveland, CO 80537

From the NORTH: Take EXIT 257 - Head west. Gradually move to the left
lane and follow it to Rocky Mountain Blvd. where you can make an easy U-turn. We are next to the Conoco.


From the SOUTH: Take EXIT 257 - Head west. Cross over I-25. Travel
down to Rocky Mtn Blvd and make a U-turn. We are next to the Conoco.

Special Convention Rate: $98/queen double or king (includes breakfast)

 

Friday, January 30, 2026

MRER Bingo Cash bar with light appetizers 6-10 PM, Bingo begins at 7:00 PM.  Win ride entries!  It’s going to be a blast! Be there!

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Morning Sessions:

Session 1

Jay Mero, DVM, Head of the AERC Veterinary Committee, 2024 Tevis Cup Winner

Ready to Move Up? - Increase your Chances of Success in Endurance from Intros to 100 Milers
 
Whether you have conservative plans or big goals of riding the most iconic 100 milers - the basic preparation and steps to get there safely and with a horse that can be your decade partner are the same. We will review how to get started in the sport of endurance and move all the way up to being successful in 100 milers or multidays. 
 
 

Session 2

Avoiding the Metabolic Pull and Potential Treatment at a Ride
 
How to manage your horse smartly during the ride so you both finish, healthy, happy and in just as good condition as you started. How to intervene early before a small problem becomes a bigger problem. What to do when an issue does blow up into something that requires intervention and possible treatment. Best practices for feeding, electrolyte use, pacing and managing your horse before, during and after the ride to increase your chances of success. Review of the most common metabolic problems encountered in endurance.
 

Jay, Mero, DVM is a vet and endurance competitor. She has been the chair of the AERC Veterinary Committee since 2009. She and her daughter regularly compete in endurance rides and the finished the 2024 Tevis in 1st and 2nd place. She is a regular contributor to the online equine magazine, The Horse.

 
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Afternoon Sessions:

Session 1

Christoph Schork, Farrier, Trainer & Saddle Fitter "The Importance of Saddle Fit in Endurance Riding"

Christoph, will show how proper saddle fit influences the horse's movement and performance. He will cover saddle selection, saddle materials, saddle fitting, riders' comfort and saddle maintenance. 

 

Session 2

Christoph Schork "Hoof Care for the Endurance Horse"

During the second session, Christoph will discuss briefly general trimming techniques before diving into hoof protection possibilities for endurance riding. he will explain the pros and cons of nailing, gluing, and strap on boots, cost factors, ease of application and pitfalls. 

Christoph Schork is the owner of Global Endurance Training Center. He is a rider, trainer and farrier. Christoph’s accomplishments in endurance riding are too numerous to list but he has completed more than 46,000 miles, has over 500 wins and 250 Best Conditions and was the 2022 Haggin Cup winner at Tevis.

Trade Show/Raffle/Used Tack Sale

Check out new items in endurance gear for both horse and rider. Restock electrolytes, easy boots, supplements, and other essentials for the upcoming ride season. Sell your unused saddle and tack.  Buy more raffle tickets!

 

Awards Banquet : AERC Regional Awards, Heads or Tails, Year End Awards, Partners and Hall of Fame, come celebrate the year’s successes.

 

 

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Board of Directors Meeting- 8:30 am 

Mark your Calendars! Registration opens December 1, 2026