2025 Camp Far West Entry

Camp Far West Endurance Ride
Camp Far West
November 1 and 2, 2025
30/50 & 30/50 MILE ENDURANCE RIDES and INTRO RIDE

THE RIDE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER 1 AND 2 DUE TO WEATHER

Camp/Directions:
The Camp Far West rides are located in the Spenceville Wildlife Area near outside of Wheatland & Smartsville, CA

GPS Coordinates: 39°06'24.3"N 121°17'36.6"W

Camp is in a 20-acre dry parcel with a lot of large oak trees. Water provided for horses only, there is a creek near camp site.

Camp will open on Friday at 12pm, there will be a locked gate. Anyone planning on coming early must make arrangements with ride management and be prepared to be completely self sufficient. Pens may not be larger than 12x12. Please be courteous to your fellow riders when setting up your camp area, any areas taking up too much space may be asked to condense down.

From Wheatland at Hwy 65 in Wheatland head east on Main Street. This will become Spenceville Road. Go approx 5.5 miles turn right onto Camp Far West Road winds thru houses (approx. 2.5 mi) then near dam turn left and follow ribbons to camp (approx 6 mi). From Hwy 20 take Hammonton/Smartville Road (across from Forestry Fire Station) to Chuck Yeager Road (see Directions below) take that south to Waldo Road follow this to Spenceville Road follow ribbons to camp.

For those who HATE that 4 miles of dirt/rutted road this way is for you:
Hwy 70/65 heading North (Olivehurst) take Erle Road (exit 18B) off to right (east) at STOP sign turn left then right on Erle Road go 1.7 mi. to Griffith Ave., turn left (north) go 1.6 mi to Hammonton/Smartsville Road turn Right (east) go approx 13.2 miles and turn Right on to Chuck Yeager Road (there will be a sign & ribbons) go approx 4.5 miles and turn Left onto Waldo Road (Ribbons) this is a dirt road but not bad, go past gun range go over wooden bridge then at split stay Left go approx 1⁄2 mile camp is on the RIGHT.

Trail
This ride offers the perfect trail for those of you who like to go fast as well as those who have a horse that is not yet in condition. The terrain is fairly flat with some rolling hills and good footing, with few rocky areas. You will ride mostly over trail, partly on dirt roads, with a little cross-country. There is plenty of water on the trail. The trail consists of loops with all check points and VET checks at camp.

Schedule (subject to change!)

Check in for the next day's ride will begin at 2pm. Vetting for the following day's rides will be from 3-6pm each day. Ride meeting for Saturday will be Friday evening at 6pm. Awards for the Saturday ride will start at 6pm that evening with the ride meeting for the Sunday ride following immediately after.

Ride Rules!

1. Equines must be at least 60 months for the 50 mile ride and 48 months for the 30 mile ride

2. Mares in foal will not be permitted

3. Hoof protection recommended but not required

4. Riders under 16 years of age on December 1st, in the year of competition must be accompanied by an adult (at least 18 years of age) that has entered the ride and agrees to remain with the minor throughout the ride. Riders under the age of 16 will not be permitted to start or continue on from any point of the ride without the original sponsor, unless the sponsor is pulled and makes arrangements with ride management for the minor to go on with someone else.

5. Juniors must wear helmets

6. Abuse of the horse or the use of stimulants and/or pain killers is prohibited

7. All horses are subject to saliva, urine and blood test

8. No substances of any type may be injected by needle into the horse during the day of the ride

9. Any horse tested for drugs and found to be POSITIVE will be disqualified

10. The top-ten horses finishing the ride may be presented for inspection during the best condition judging 1 hour post finish

11. All horses must be presented for pre-ride veterinary inspection the day prior to the ride unless you have made other arrangements with ride management

12. All riders must stay on the marked trail. Any rider reported off the trail will be disqualified

13. All veterinary decisions are final

14. Disrespectful behavior towards veterinarians, ride management, volunteers, and other riders will not be permitted and will result in disqualification.

15. NO refunds for cancellations past OCTOBER 22th, 2025 at 10:00AM
No refunds will be given for riders whose horses get a completion for Day One (pre 2-day entries) & decide not to ride Day 2 unless there is a written veterinary recommendation that the horse not participate in a second day. In this instance, the rider will be given a 50% refund for Day Two. This is non-negotiable.

16. There will be no ties

17. The veterinary staff along with ride management reserve the right to disqualify any equines at any point for dangerous or unruly behavior in camp and on trail. These decisions are final and no refunds will be given.

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Agreement & Release of Liability
I,   First Name*   Last Name*   , in consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I hereby acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in the Camp Far West Ride.
I am aware that participating in these events involves the risk of injury to my person and property, involves being in remote areas for extended periods of time, far from communications, transportation, and medical facilities: that these areas have many natural and man-made hazards which ride management cannot anticipate, identify, modify or eliminate, that accidents can happen to anyone at any time. I voluntarily accept all risk of personal injury (including death), and property damage arising from my attendance and participation in these events.
As lawful consideration for being permitted to participate in these events, I hereby agree that I, my heirs, personal representatives, and assigns will not make a claim against or sue the Camp Far West Ride, its employees, officers, directors, members, agents, or affiliated entities for any injury or damage arising from the negligence of other acts, however caused, of the Camp Far West Ride, its employees, officers, directors, members, agents, contractors, guests, invitees, etc.
In addition, I hereby release and discharge the Camp Far West Ride, its officers, directors, members, employees, agents, contractors, guests, invitees, and affiliated entities from all actions, claims or demands, that I, my heirs, personal representatives or assigns now have or may hereafter have for injuries or property damage resulting from my participating in the Camp Far West Ride. I agree that this release includes injury or damage caused in whole or in part by negligence, active or passive, of the Camp Far West Ride and its members, employees, landowners, agents, and contracting parties. I have carefully read this agreement. I understand that it is a complete release of liability and a promise not to sue or to make a claim. I am aware that it is a contract between me and the Camp Far West Ride.
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Junior Indemnity Agreement and Release

I,   First Name   Last Name   , am the parent/legal gaurdian of the following minor who will be participating in the Camp Far West Ride:   First Name   Last Name
I am aware that participating in these events involves the risk of injury (or death) to person or property of these minors. I agree to maintain adequate insurance coverage for them.
As Lawful Consideration for the participation of these minors in this event, I hereby agree that I will indemnify, defend, and hold the Camp Far West Ride and its officers, directors, members, employees, agents, guests, invitees, and contracting parties harmless from any claim, demand, complaint or cause of action asserted by or on behalf of any of the minors for personal injury or property damage, however caused. This agreement extends to injuries to the minor caused in whole or in part by the negligence, active or passive of the Camp Far West Ride and its officers, directors, members, employees, guests, invitees, or contracting parties.
All juniors under the age of 16 must be sponsored and stay with their sponsors due to insurance and the hazardous nature of the trail. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
Sponsors Name:   First Name   Last Name

I have carefully read this agreement. I understand that it is a binding contract between the Camp Far West Ride and me, and that it requires me to indemnify these entities against claims for injuries to the minor(s) listed above.
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Horse Information
Are you planning on riding Saturday (Day 1)?*

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Are you planning on riding Sunday (Day 2)?*

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