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 Ft Robinson Remount Endurance Ride

Are you ready to step back into time?

 

Come join us September 23-24, 2023, for a new ride at Fort Robinson State Park in western Nebraska. We will be hosting a 25/50 mile ride each day, plus an Intro ride on each day. Stunning Fort Robinson State Park comprises more than 22,000 acres of exquisite Pine Ridge scenery, compelling Old West history, exceptional lodging, scenic camping and the park’s own buffalo and longhorn herds.

As its name implies, Fort Robinson was operated as a fort from the early days of the Old West until after World War II. Many original buildings survive and remain in use at the park today, and others have been reconstructed. Fort Robinson was the site of the 1879 Cheyenne Outbreak and the death of famed Sioux Warrior Crazy Horse. At one point, it was the largest US cavalry remount station with more than 12,000 horses onsite. Over the years, the fort served the Red Cloud Indian Agency, K-9 dog training center, POW camp and beef research station. It was established as a state park in 1962.

While Ft. Robinson is an equestrian paradise with horse campgrounds, barns with stalls and miles and miles of trails; it is also a family friendly destination with lots to do for the non-equestrian members of your family. Check out the link (outdoornebraska.gov/fortrobinson/) (Please note that some amenities/activities may not be available in September since it is the off-season in the park)

 Click on the links below for details and everything you need to know about the ride.


WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Pre-Ride Information

You are responsible for knowing this information. Please read it. It serves as your pre-ride meeting.
Camping/Stall Reservations/Park Fees
Since Ft. Robinson is a state park, separate fees apply. You must pay camping (either primitive or campground w/hook-ups) and stall fees. You also must pay the Nebraska park fee. You may reserve your stall  (mare barn) by contacting Ft. Robinson directly at (308) 665-2900. Tell them you are with the endurance ride. You may pay your primitive camping fee and purchase your Nebraska Park Pass at the lodge when you arrive. YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESERVE A PRIMITIVE CAMPING SPOT PRIOR TO ARRIVAL! BASE CAMP FOR THE RIDE IS RIGHT NEXT TO THE MARE BARN ON THE EAST SIDE. IT IS NOT ONE OF THEIR REGULAR CAMPGROUNDS BUT IS A SPOT WE ARE BEING ALLOWED TO USE. (THEY ARE REFERRING TO IT AS PRIMITIVE CAMPING FOR PAYMENT PURPOSES. ) If you wish to reserve a space in the campground with hookups, you will need to contact Ft. Robinson directly or use the link below.. (The campground is directly adjacent to the basecamp and mare barn)

Pre-Register

Please click on the link below to let us know you are coming. No need to pay in advance but this will help us with planning. This link is only for the ride itself. YOU MUST RESERVE AND PAY FOR YOUR STALL IN THE MARE BARN IN ADVANCE. YOU MAY  PAY FOR YOUR PARK PASS,  AND PRIMITIVE CAMPING  AT THE PARK OFFICE WHEN YOU ARRIVE. YOU MUST SHOW EVIDENCE THAT YOU HAVE PAID THESE FEES, PRIOR TO ENTERING THE RIDE AT CAMP. (A PHOTO OR RECEIPT WIll SUFFICE AS EVIDENCE.

Getting Here

Ft. Robinson is located off of Highway 20  (Bridges to Buttes Byway), 3 miles west of Crawford, Nebraska. Turn into the park and check in at the lodge office, then  follow the signs to the basecamp/horse campground/mare barns. 

Rookies & First Timers

Ride Management

If you have questions that we haven't answered here, please contact us.

Mary & Gary McCoy

1-402-649-9000