Next Event - Sat 23rd & Sun 24th May 2026
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The dates for the 59th Golden Horseshoe Ride are 23rd & 24th May 2026.
Following the success of the 60th Anniversary in 2025 of the very first Golden Horseshoe Ride we are delighted to continue to present this prestigious event.
The very first Golden Horseshoe Ride was one 50 mile (80km) class, a linear route from Malmesmead to Ronald Duncan’s (the creator) home in Welcombe, Devon.
We bring back our full programme of classes from the ultimate 2-day 100 mile (160km) Golden Horseshoe Class to a 10 mile (16km) Pleasure Ride.
This year we are introducing a new class - a 2-day 105km. We hope that those who have previously done a 2-day 80km but worry about jumping straight to the 2-day 120km might like to try this as a stepping stone. We see it as a way to help your progression to one day competing in the ultimate 100 miles!
For the full class list please follow the menu selections at the top of the page.
Last years ride was a huge success and we are so pleased to have been able to share it with the riders, their crews, our lovely officials and volunteers and the local community - many of whom came to visit us at the Showground.
Exford Showground, just off the B3223 south of Exford What3Words ///bulb.takeovers.cheesy
Organisers: Shelley Bates, Maggie Pattinson and Amanda Hamley Email: ghs2023@onthehoofdt.co.uk
This website will be continuously updated as the information becomes available please also look out for our social media pages
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Instagram: golden_horseshoe_ride
PLEASE NOTE THAT FLU VACCINATION CERTIFICATES WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES AT THIS RIDE, WHETHER STABLING OR NOT, AND MUST BE UPLOADED ON THE EGB WEBSITE FOR APPROVAL - CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS"
RETURN OF TROPHIES by 1st May 2026- Please email ghs2023@onthehoofdt.co.uk for details of address to send back trophies.
PHOTOS ON THIS SITE KINDLY PROVIDED BY DAVID SAUNDERS PHOTOGRAPHY, MARCO VAN ZELST PLUS SOME OF OUR OWN AND FROM RIDERS
OFFICIAL RIDE PHOTOGRAPHER IS DAVID SAUNDERS.....PHOTOS OF PREVIOUS GHR CAN BE FOUND ON HIS WEBSITE