100 Miles - 1 Day - Trail Ride
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.
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.
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.
This year’s Education Ride will be a one-day ride on Saturday, June 13th. Entries will open on March 31st.
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 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 […]
Join us for the 2026 Tevis Winter Ball on January 31, 2026 at The Ridge Golf Course and Events Center
Crewing essentials for Tevis (or any other endurance ride?)
For more videos, please see our collection of “all thing Tevis”, as well as educational videos.
Next year’s ride date has been scheduled – join us for the 70th Anniversary Ride!
Pen 1 formulas have been calculated and we have 46 riders assigned to start in Pen 1 for this year’s ride.
Every link you could possibly need to be able to follow Tevis on the day:
This year, the Tevis Cup is proud to have an all-star lineup of vets from six states and Australia…
This year, rider packets will not be mailed to riders. Please download and print both parts from here:
(* note Part 1 has been updated as of July 1st with new information on page 15, so please reprint)
…and this year we’ve taken a hit for you.
(if you’ve seen the 2025 Tevis Forum, you know what we’re talking about).
Rest assured, Tevis is on July 12th. We hope to see you there – if you can’t ride, want to come and volunteer?
Time to enter one of our three events – tailored to all skill and ability levels. Updates from our president and our ride director, as well as current news on trailwork on the slide and Granite Chief.
The Western States Trail Foundation (WSTF) is proud to announce the acquisition of Robie Equestrian Park, a move that will ensure a consistent and permanent starting point for the iconic Tevis Cup Ride.
This Sunday the Tevis Cup Facebook page will host a live panel discussion on crewing the ride. Several expert crew – with varied experience – will discuss key strategies for being prepared and navigating the day and will answer questions from the audience.
With spring around the corner, endurance season is kicking into high gear, and it’s time to plan your rides. Is Tevis on your list for this year? Or in the future?
Ever wanted to try Tevis, but think 100-Miles in One-Day is currently beyond your capacity? Don’t have a horse but love the trail? Come join us for this year’s Annual Tevis Cup Virtual Ride!
Attention Juniors!
For 2025 we have a limited number of free entries due to the generous donation of a benefactor.
Enter soon and you could be the lucky recipient of a free entry!
