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Co-Manager Sudi Lenhart 704-560-7989
Distances 25 on Apr 18, 2026 starting at 07:30 am
Distances 50 on Apr 18, 2026 starting at 06:30 am
Camping arrangements MUST be made through East Fork Stables. Ride management does not have control over that, and you must camp at EFS or trailer in.
Entry coming soon!
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in a word: Helene. The camping field got stricken with about 6 inches of silt. In late October, it was planted with winter wheat to stabilize it. The crop is doing fine, but the ground is not stable enough for trailers until a degree of ‘turf’ is in place. Biltmore Equestrian Center planted fescue in early March; then crabgrass in late May; and will plant more fescue in mid-August. By September, we anticipate a degree of turf will make the campground and trot out area adequately stable.
Incidentally, for those of you who have been here before, the water from the French Broad River reached up to the roof of the ‘event barn’ and ripped it off, and left a tree that had floated down river on top. All fencing along the River was stripped away. Trailers that were ‘up’ by the event tent (thought to be above the 100 year flood level) were washed down River and overturned in various drainages or swept to Tennessee. The outdoor arena (night lights and night time trot outs) was destroyed. Much basic clean up has been done, but the re-building is going to take awhile.
Friday, May 1, 2026: 25, 50 mile rides
Saturday, May 2 2026: 30, 55, 75, 100 mile rides
The 75 mile ride will also offer FEI 2* and 2*YJ divisions; the 100 mile ride will also offer FEI 3*. These FEI divisions are the only ones with any jurisdiction from USEF (United States Equestrian Federation). None of the other rides / distances have any association with USEF.
Come early, camp opens Wednesay April 28!
