THE YEAR OF THE HORSE – 2026 SANTA FE TRAIL CHALLENGE
Embark on an extraordinary year-long adventure following the historic Santa Fe Trail! Whether you ride, walk, hike, or explore with your horse, dog, or on your own two feet—every mile counts toward completing the legendary 900-mile journey from Independence, Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
An important note- you do not have to go 900 miles in 2026- whatever miles you log— that will be what is engraved on your award if it is 101 miles or 1200 miles. Yes you can do less or more, it is up to you. The point is to do this together.
YOUR FREE ONLINE JOURNAL
Our gift to you whether you sign up for the event or not! A beautiful online journal is completely FREE and available to everyone at www.warhorseendurance.com
We hope you check out the free online journal! No downloads needed. Simply create your login on our website and access your journal. Some great optional features for you created so that you can track your miles, upload photos, keep tabs on all of your stats for the year, write reflections, and watch your journey unfold on an interactive Santa Fe Trail map—all from your web browser.
Free Journal Features:
✓ Beautiful scrapbook-style pages to document every ride
✓ Photo uploads and a peronsal place to write down thoughts.
✓ Interactive Santa Fe Trail map with live progress tracking
✓ Historical landmark & a unique story of purpose delivering crucial medicine to Sante Fe for Dr. Cristóbal Larrañaga, your fictional story created for this event story that unlocks for you as you ride and reach new markers.
✓ Achievement badges and milestone celebrations
✓ Horse profiles with individual stats and galleries
Using the journal is completely optional—but it transforms your miles into an immersive adventure!
OFFICIAL REGISTRATION & YOUR PERSONALIZED AWARD
While we wanted to motivate the world & created the free online journal added to our website www.warhorseendurance.com to do so, and you CAN do that while journey free as a gift from WARHORSE Endurance®, if you want to do this event officially and earn a beautiful real-world award, you can register for the official challenge right here on this page!
Your personalized award includes:
⭐ "The Year of the Horse" engraved on the award
⭐ Your name beautifully engraved
⭐ Your horse's name engraved & honored forever
⭐ Your total miles engraved on the main award
This isn't just an award—it's a tangible celebration of your dedication, your partnership with your horse, and documentation of a year of memories you'll treasure forever.
Year-end awards are ONLY available to paid participants who register and submit their miles.
Ready to start your free journey today?
We invite you to join our online group.
You're not alone on this journey! Our warm and encouraging Facebook community is where riders share their adventures, celebrate milestones, and support each other every step of the way.
WARHORSE Challenges Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/WARHORSE.Endurance
Share photos from your rides, ask questions, get inspired by fellow challengers, and be part of a supportive community that understands the joy of every mile. Whether you're having an amazing day on the trail or need a little encouragement, we're here for you! Let's make this Year of the Horse one to truly celebrate being a rider and make it memorable!
From first-time participants to seasoned trail veterans, everyone is welcome. Come share your story, celebrate your horse, and be part of something special. We can't wait to cheer you on! 🐴✨