About us

Welcome! Redwood Empire Endurance Riders (REER) is a Northern California club of friends who share an interest in distance riding and horses. Some of us want to cover miles and ride long distances, while others are interested in enjoying the day and sharing their experience with others on the trails in the redwood forests and along the ocean beaches. Other friends enjoy just being with horses and club activities. REER hosts three sanctioned endurance rides each year with five days of riding. Our longest held ride, the two-day Chalk Rock Ride, on a private ranch near Bridgeville, California, will not be held for 2025 and possibly next year. There is active timber harvest plan in effect. It is the club's intention to bring this very special and beloved ride back as soon as we can. The first ride of the season, Chalk Rock Ride, over two days during Memorial Weekend on a private ranch near Bridgeville, California. The first ride of 2025 is our one-day, Redwood Ride. Ride through the giant and ancient redwood forest on trails quiet as a whisper and maintenance roads in the Redwoods National and State Parks in Orick, California. This bucket list ride delivers on spectacular views of a dynamic and varied forest, you won't be disappointed. We finish the season in early September with two days at the Cuneo Creek Ride in Humboldt Redwoods State Park near Weott, California. Some choose the 50-mile distance and ride all day. All events offer a shorter distance of 25 to 35-miles. All rides are sanctioned by the American Endurance Riding Conference and are featured on their ride calendar. REER is open to all. Members will gladly show you some of our favorite trails, no matter whether you enter one of the sanctioned rides or are just passing through with your horses and want to experience some of the local trails. FYI, Orick Fairgrounds and Cuneo Creek offer seasonal horse camping. Annual membership is $25.00 for individuals and $40.00 for families, December thru March and $35 for individuals and $50 for families, April thru November. REER members receive $5 per day discount on our sanctioned ride entries and free cancellation. We love to share our trails, so contact us, and Let’s Ride! Jacqueline Debets Redwood Empire Endurance Riders President