Welcome
from the Western States Board of Governors
"The Tevis Cup: A Horsemen's Journey Since 1955"
The Board of Governors of the Western States Trail Foundation (WSTF) welcomes you to an endurance riding event of distinction, recognized as one of the world's best tests of true horsemanship. Read more »
New Juniors Ride Free!
This year we are offering free entries* to any junior who has not previously finished Tevis**.
Their entry must be accompanied by a paid entry from a sponsor
(who must be at least 21 years old on ride day).
Both sponsor and junior must have their qualifying miles.
Tevis Cup 2021 Entry - July 24, 2021
**Please note, the North Lot horse camping area is now full - with a wait list.**
This year's entry is now available. The ride will be held under all state and local Covid-19 requirements. Obviously, at this point, we have no idea what that will look like, but we may have limits on the number of participants, observers, crew, and ride personnel who can attend. For this reason, riders will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis - so we encourage you to sign up early to ensure a spot.
Deadwood Well Now Working
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The Western States Trail Foundation and WS100 are pleased to report that on December 1st, Gary C Tanko Well Drilling Inc. installed a new Simple Pump on the well at Deadwood. |
Happy Holidays from Tevis
Holiday greetings from the Western States Trail Foundation Board of Governors!
Congratulations to all of you who finished the Virtual Tevis. I was at No Hands Bridge and my horse went lame. Oh well, it was so popular that riders want us to do it again. That may happen.
WHERE DOES ALL THE MONEY GO?

There is never any dispute that the Western States Trail Ride, commonly known as the Tevis Cup, is the granddaddy of all endurance rides. We are the top-ranking US 100-mile event in nearly everything: Total years running, number of entrants, number of finishers, and… cost to start. With an annual entry fee of $400 – many riders may wonder, where do my entry fee dollars go?
Tom Christofk (1951-2020)
Tom Christofk joins former WSTF Governors who have ridden on ahead after his battle with ALS
December 18, 1951 – July 22, 2020
The Board of Governors of the Western States Trail Foundation honors the memory of Tom Christofk, an amazing man who for over three decades has shared much of the heavy lifting for the Foundation and the Ride.
Tevis Trail Impassible Near Ford's Bar
Nicole Wertz (WSTF Board of Governors Trails Committee Leader):




















