Our mission is to Stage the Annual Tevis Cup Ride, Preserve and promote the Western States Trail, and sponsor equine endurance studies
The
TEVIS
CUP
100 Miles – One Day
The Ultimate horsemanship challenge
Western States Trail Foundation
Photo: Lucy Chaplin Trumbull
Join us for the
70th Anniversary of the Tevis Cup Ride!
August 1st, 2026
What’s New?
The Mochila
Say hello to The Mochila.
Back in the Pony Express days, the mochila was the leather saddlebag passed from rider to rider, horse to horse, mile after mile — carrying news, letters, and the latest word from across the country.
We liked that energy and the connection to the buckle. So we borrowed the name.
This is the Western States Trail Foundation and Tevis Cup newsletter — reimagined, refreshed, and riding hard into your inbox.
First-time finishers receive a free buckle!
Is this your first Tevis? or have you tried in the past but not quite reached the finish line? Thanks to the kind generosity of Tom Noll and Lynn Marks, you are eligible to receive a free buckle upon completion of the Ride.
Tevis: The Original Endurance Ride
70 Years of History, Grit, and Stewardship on the Western States Trail
In 2026, the Tevis Cup 100-Mile Ride celebrates 70 years of extreme equestrian accomplishment—a milestone that honors not only a legendary ride, but the ancient trail beneath it and the community that has protected it for generations.
Education Ride
This year’s Education Ride will be a one-day ride on Saturday, June 13th. Entries will open on March 31st.
Virtual Tevis Cup 2026
Ride-Walk-Run-Skateboard…whatever takes your fancy. This year’s Virtual Event kicks off on Thursday, April 23rd – and will run for 100 days until the actual Tevis Cup ends on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026. Entries to the Virtual Event will open in early April. Watch for announcements.
Online Entries for Tevis 2026 Are Here!
Online entries for this year’s Tevis Cup Ride opened at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3rd and we can’t wait to see who’s signing up for the Ride this year. If you are a new rider and would like a sneak peek at the entry to get ready beforehand, or you’re an old hand and…
2025
Congratulations to
Tevis Cup Winners
Heather Reynolds and
Supersonic Zell (Sonic)
(Shown crossing the finish line with husband, Jeremy)
and
Haggin Cup Winners
A Real Diva,
ridden by John Perry
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Your Donations Matter!
All donations — no matter how small — go towards preserving the Western States Trail, staging the Tevis Cup Ride, and Endurance Horse Welfare Studies.
Official Ride Photographers
Check out the fantastic images captured by professional photographers during The Ride.
For more photographs taken by volunteers on course check out our Flickr TEVIS Feed.
Official Sponsors of Tevis
OFFICIAL HORSE TREAT
OFFICIAL HAY AND FEED STORE
OFFICIAL RIDER NUTRITION
OFFICIAL SADDLE FITTER
OFFICIAL RIDER APPAREL
OFFICIAL SADDLE
OFFICIAL JEWELRY STORE
OFFICIAL SADDLE PAD
OFFICIAL GLOVE
OFFICIAL HELMET AND VEST
