# Event Details - **Event Name**: Silver Creek Distance Riding 101 Clinics- Classroom and Mock ride. "Go the Distance" - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Silver Creek Distance Riding 101 Clinic Classroom Seminar & Mock Ride Looking for something new to do with your horse? Maybe distance riding is the sport for you! What is distance Riding? It is an equine sport where you ride a predetermined course within a specified time frame. Distances start at 25 miles and go up to 100 miles in one day. Intro and Novice rides are 5 to 15 miles. How do you get ready to go? This clinic will introduce you to distance riding. We will discuss electrolytes, vital signs, conditioning, what to expect when you get to a ride, Vetting-in, how to present your equine at final Vet checks at the end of the ride, and MUCH more. And of course, the rules. We will show you how to finish like a pro! Participants will receive homework upon signing up. Part 1: Classroom Seminar When: April 11th, 2026 Saturday 11am to 4pm Where: Grandville Library 4055 Maple St SW Grandville, MI 49418 Part 2: Mock Ride When: TBD Where: Silver Creek Park Equestrian Campground 3900 138th Ave Hamilton, MI 49419 Mock Ride The mock ride consists of a 6-8 mile ride. Riders will go out on trail with experienced distance riders in groups of 3 or less. During the ride, there will be a pre ride, half-way and post ride vet check. For the safety of volunteers, there will be no hands-on evaluation of the equine, only discussion. ‘Vetting-in’. (For the safety of your horse, Vetting-in happens every 10-15 miles, at official rides veterinarians verify your horse is fit to go.) *Junior riders must have an adult sponsor About your Hosts: Barb Kurti is a Tevis Cup finisher with over 9,000 competitive miles. She is also ride manager of the Oak Leaf Run at Silver Creek County Park and AuSable Pines at South Branch Trail Camp. Diane Meinders is an 8-time winner of the Legend Cup, GLDRA"s Annual High Mileage Champion. Experience and friendly support in abundance. Contact Information: Barb Kurti (616)-460-8041 (Call or Text) oakleafrun@gmail.com Diane Meinders (616) 707-6478 (Call or Text) Diane.Meinders@gmail.com How Much does this cost? Part 1 - Classroom Only*........................$50.00 Includes lunch & water Part 1 & 2 - Class & Mock Ride...........$110.00 Includes lunch & water GLDRA Rider Incentives for Clinic Graduates $195 value PLUS more goodies 1. 1-year GLDRA Membership 2. $50 Discount on Intro/Endurance or Novice/Competitive ride at GLDRA events. Upon completion of #2 Mock Ride 3. A discount of $90 on Endurance, Limited Distance or Competitive trail rides at GLDRA events. Completion of Classroom Seminar AND Mock Ride required for graduation. See Incentive Program document for more details. PLUS 1-year UMECRA membership Pre-registration Only - Limited Seats Refund Policy: Refunds up to 7 days Registration form, use link below. https://form.jotform.com/260398110532148 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grandville/silver-creek-distance-riding-101-clinics-classroom-and-mock-ride-go-the-distance/200029730607207 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, Workshops, Sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 33 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://form.jotform.com/260398110532148?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=grandville-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Grandville - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Grandville Branch - KDL - **lat**: 42.907804920943 - **long**: -85.764483140225 - **full address**: Grandville Branch - KDL, Grandville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Silver Creek Distance Riding 101 Clinics- Classroom and Mock ride. "Go the Distance" - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9bb2f98d4789f4e899a6309172a5be1e33a6c6835b2c9b071850dd3e08066880-rimg-w1200-h541-dc31332e-gmir?v=1775225582 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Silver Creek Distance Riding 101 Clinics- Classroom and Mock ride. "Go the Distance" being held? - **A:** Silver Creek Distance Riding 101 Clinics- Classroom and Mock ride. "Go the Distance" takes place on Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am at Grandville Branch - KDL, Grandville, United States. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Silver Creek Distance Riding 101 Clinics- Classroom and Mock ride. "Go the Distance" is ideal for learners, working professionals, 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 Grandville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Silver Creek Distance Riding 101 Clinics- Classroom and Mock ride. "Go the Distance" sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Silver Creek Distance Riding 101 Clinics- Classroom and Mock ride. 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