about us
The Stalley Family has over 50 years of experience in the sport of Endurance Riding. They founded the Cache Creek Ridge Ride in 2009.
The course takes place on BLM land near the junction of Highways 16 and 20 (18 miles west of Williams, CA). Ride Camp is located at the Cowboy Camp campground.
The event hosts a 12 mile Intro Ride, 25 and 50 mile AERC sanctioned endurance rides, and Short (12 mile) and Long Course (25 mile) Ride and Tie Events.
For more information about the sport, you can visit AERC.org and RideandTie.org.
Join us!
Ride entries are LIVE!
If you are having trouble with your entry, please email jennifer@hightailranch.com.
- Cancellations must be emailed by the rider; you cannot cancel for anyone else. For juniors, the parent or guardian who signed the application must cancel on his/her behalf.
- No refunds after April 25th at midnight.
- If you decide to drop your course distance down to the Intro Ride from the LD or 50 mile ride after this drop deadline, you may do that after April 26, however, no refund of price difference will be issued.
getting there
directions
To Base Camp:
From I-5
At Williams, take Hwy 20 West 18 miles to the intersection of Hwy 16. Turn left (South).
Cowboy Camp will be on the right in about a mile.
From Capay Valley
After Rumsey, continue 18 miles North on Hwy 16.
Cowboy Camp will be on the left. If you reach Hwy 20, you have gone too far.
From 101:
Take Hwy 20 East at Ukiah. Take Hwy 16 South towards Rumsey (it will be a right turn). Ride camp is on your right in a mile.
Directions to Vet Checks:
Confluence (50’s only, 1st vet check–NO CREWS allowed)
From Cowboy Camp, travel 5.9 miles South on Hwy. 16. The veterinarian checkpoint parking will be on the right. Pass through the restricted access pipe gate and park in the flat area near Bear Creek. Parking: GPS: N 38.926692° W 122.333013°
Grab your gear, walk up stream and then cross the creek to the veterinarian checkpoint area. Follow Ride Management staff for the best creek crossing..
High Bridge (50’s only: 1 hour lunch hold)
From Cowboy Camp, travel 3.2 miles South on Hwy. 16. The parking lot is South of the bridge, on the right side of the road. The veterinarian checkpoint is in the flat area, down the bank, between the parking lot and Bear Creek. Parking GPS: N 38.956807° W 122.343751°
Judge Davis (50’s: 3rd vet check, LDs: lunch vet check)
From Cowboy Camp, travel North on Hwy 16 to Hwy. 20. Turn left (West) and travel 6 miles to the Judge Davis Trail Head, on the left. Parking GPS: N 39.008725° W 122.415662°
Volunteer
Volunteers are the life blood of the sport. This sport could not exist without the support of many many volunteers (both horsey and non-horsey).
The ride needs volunteers of all skills in order to operate. Please reach out via the Volunteer Form and we can find something interesting and fun for you.
volunteer roles
| Pulse & Respiration Up close and personal with the horses taking heart rate and counting respiration | Vet Scribe Work aside the veterinarians recording scores on rider cards and learning from the best | In/Out Timer For the mathematically inclined to record in or out times and release riders onto the trail post stop |
| Volunteer Dinner Help assemble the volunteer dinner Friday night at 5:30 pm | Spotter Track horses and riders out on the trail. Bring a book, chair & water to enjoy a day in nature | Awards Distribution Distribute awards Saturday afternoon to finishers |
The trail
The trail is well maintained with beautiful footing. You will experience vistas from the ridge of surrounding mountains and of Bear Creek and Cache Creek. It is challenging and the weather can be hot. There are creek crossings periodically along the trail depending on the amount of spring rain. We have had a wet spring, so feel free to water or cool your horse in the abundant ponds. Ride Management, i.e. Chuck Stalley and his hard-working trail crew including Greg King and Tony Benedetti, haul water into the middle of the ranch to fill the troughs at key intersections and along the trail, but it is critical that you are only using the water for drinking and do not splash or drench your horses.
There are three out vet checks on the 50 mile ride–the first is at the Confluence (crews are not allowed here), light snacks for the 50 milers a one hour hold at High Bridge, and the last check is out at Judge Davis.
The 25 mile ride / R&T Long Course has one out vet check at Judge Davis. Light snacks and drinks are provided for riders. Hay, carrots, and mash are provided for horses. Pulse & Go, there is no hold time for Ride & Tie; one team member needs to be present to pulse the horse and show for the veterinary exam.
The intro ride / R&T Short Course is 12 miles long; it starts and ends in camp. There is one number taker on the loop to track your progress. Always state your number loudly and clearly.
Maps
Schedule/ride info
Wednesday (4/30):
Virtual Ride Meeting: (Click HERE for link)
Ride & Tie: 5:40 pm
AERC & Intro Ride: 6 pm
Thursday (5/1):
Camp Opens: BYO horse water (camp water arrives Friday) and shade
Friday (5/2):
Registration: 9-6 pm, located on the landing above Cowboy Camp to meet you when you pull in. If you arrive outside of registration hours, please make a trip up to the landing to see us.
Vet In Starts: 2 pm until dark
Potluck Dinner/Optional Q & A: 6 pm at HQ
Volunteers: Check in at Ride HQ
Saturday (5/3):
Start Times:
50 milers start at 6:30 am
Long Course Ride and Tie 7:00 am
25 milers start at 7:30 am
Short Course Ride and Tie 9:00 am
Equathon 9:30 am
Intro Riders 10 am
Awards:
Intro Riders, 25 Limited Distance, 50 Milers: pick up your award after completion as you exit the vet out lane
1st, BC, and Top Ten awards at HQ at 3 pm
Dinner: 2-6 pm
control judges
veterinarians
We love our veterinarians! These vets will see you at check-in, at the veterinary check points along the trail, and back at camp for the final completion exam. They are knowledgeable, experienced, and kind humans who will help you and your horse throughout the day.
Head Vet, Marcia Smith, DVM
Jeannette Mero, DVM
Noel Muller, DVM
Natalie Sundstrom, DVM
jo proctor, DVM
About
Ride rulES
1. Dogs/animals must be under control at all times.
2. No camp fires.
3. Weed-free or local hay only.
4. No sponging out of water troughs.
5. Generators off by 9 pm.
Please park pinwheel style when positioning your rig in base camp.
All AERC rules and regulations apply.
sponsors
Thank you to this year’s ride sponsors!:
Crazy Legs Tights
Contact
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Our Team
Chuck and Pam Stalley
Jennifer, Colin and Claire
Alyssa, nick and rory
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