Arabian Spirits – Masters of Long Distances
#1 Endurance Ride Season Opening - 29.03.2026
We are delighted to invite you to the season opener and the inauguration of a new, nationwide Pleasure Ride series, modeled after a successful format from the UK! The EPR is a recreational equestrian ride against a set time limit (norma czasu), perfect for learning the fundamentals of the Endurance discipline without the pressure of sports competition. Our top priority is always equine welfare and fun.
📍 Location
The ride starts and finishes at the picturesque Stadnina Koni Kolano near Wieżyca.
🛣️ Choose Your Distance
You can choose a route tailored to your pair's condition. Note that riding too fast or too slow will result in elimination (FTQ):
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EPR-LL: Approximately 10 km
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EPR-L: Approximately 21 km
⏱️ Speed Limits (Time Norms)
The ride is conducted against a set time limit, and riding too fast or too slow results in elimination (FTQ).
The general recommended pace is in the range of 8−12 km/h
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SRK Licensed Riders (or horse passed min. 1x P class): 10 - 16 km/h
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Other Rides and Horses: 6 - 13 km/h
❤️ Mandatory Finish Line Veterinary Check
To successfully complete the ride and avoid elimination (FTQ), the horse must:
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Demonstrate stable metabolic health and correct movement.
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Show a heart rate not exceeding 64 beats per minute at the finish line.
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Two attempts are allowed to meet the heart rate limit, provided the rider is still within the overall total ride time limit
💰 Entry Fees (Article XII)
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Participation with own horse: 220 PLN
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Participation with a rented horse from the centre: 350 PLN
(Requires prior reservation min. two weeks before the event). -
Box rental (per night): 150 PLN
(Includes straw and hay. Requires prior reservation)
📜 Participation Requirements
EPR is accessible to most riders as no PZJ/WZJ license is required.
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Minimum Rider Age: 10 years.
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Minimum Horse Age: 4 years (for classes LL/L).
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Mandatory Equipment: Participants must wear a correctly fastened certified riding helmet and safe footwear (with a heel of min. 12 mm or safety stirrups).
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Health Requirements: The horse must have a passport with current influenza vaccinations.
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Minors: Non-adult participants (from age 10) ride the route independently. The legal guardian must be present on the event grounds throughout the ride.
🗓️ Draft Event Timetable (Day of the Ride)
Get ready for an exciting day!
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9:00 - 10:00: Technical Briefing and start number collection (submission of horse passport and signed statements is required).
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10:15 - 10:45: Pre-start Veterinary Check (initial horse inspection).
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11:15 - 11:45: Ride Start (group starts, with 5-minute intervals).
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After Return: Veterinary Check at the Finish Line