# Event Details - **Event Name**: Intro to Distance Riding Clinic - Spruce Woods Park - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am - **Event Description**: We're hosting a clinic! Learn everything you need to know to get started in distancing riding. Want to attend, but Spruce Woods Park isn't in your area? We're also hosting a clinic in Birds Hill Park on May 30th. Join us in spectacular Spruce Woods park for a day of learning about endurance riding! Register here: https://forms.gle/BfDxiZyhJ6doBwRFA The clinic is going to run from about 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The cost is $20 per attendee, this will include lunch however, if you want to do an intro ride at our event the following Sunday, the clinic is free with purchase of that entry. However we still need you to fill out the form so that we know who is coming. Topics covered in the morning will focus on rules and general info you need to be successful at your first ride this will include things like: * how to present for the vet * what the vet is looking for at that check * camping with your horse * how to follow our trail markings * useful apps * how to cool out your horse * conditioning strategies. Then after lunch there will be approx. 5 mile trail ride for those who bring horses or a short easy walk to follow for those without horses so you can become comfortable with the trail marking system. This clinic is kid friendly!! We will have the kids off in another group doing age appropriate activities to help them learn the basics of endurance riding. **Directions to Spruce Woods Provincial Park Equestrian Campsite** USE ACTUAL GPS COORDINATES OF 49.678209, -99.146762 Do not use the automatic one in your device as it may take you to a site across the river! From HWY #1: Turn south at Carberry onto #5 Hwy to Assiniboine river. Cross bridge go about 1km, then Turn left into Kiche Manitou Campground – Spruce Woods and follow the signs to the Equestrian Center 8km. From HWY #2: Turn north on #5 Hwy to Kiche Manitou Campground – Spruce Woods and follow the signs to the Equestrian Center 8km. The camping fees per night are $20.75 and are collected on an honor system. Please register place fee inside deposit box or e-transfer: friendsofsprucewoods@gmail.com For more information please visit: https://www.friendsofsprucewoods.com/equestrian-campground - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brandon/intro-to-distance-riding-clinic-spruce-woods-park/200029692698638 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 30 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Brandon - **state**: MB - **country**: Canada - **location**: Spruce Woods Provincial Park - **lat**: 49.70865 - **long**: -99.26716 - **full address**: Spruce Woods Provincial Park, Spruce Woods Provincial Park, HWY-5, Glenboro-South Cypress, MB R0K, Canada, Brandon ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Intro to Distance Riding Clinic - Spruce Woods Park - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/29807126a10b51d4fc7d5e5fb5f0bb09ba21579d778ada57e0346d0df1b08c43-rimg-w1200-h628-dcce8b8d-gmir?v=1780384482 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Intro to Distance Riding Clinic - Spruce Woods Park being held? - **A:** Intro to Distance Riding Clinic - Spruce Woods Park takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am at Spruce Woods Provincial Park, Spruce Woods Provincial Park, HWY-5, Glenboro-South Cypress, MB R0K, Canada, Brandon. - **Q**: Who is organizing Intro to Distance Riding Clinic - Spruce Woods Park? - **A:** Intro to Distance Riding Clinic - Spruce Woods Park is organized by DRM: Distance Riders of Manitoba. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Intro to Distance Riding Clinic - Spruce Woods Park is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brandon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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