Registration is open!! Early registration/payment discount ends Nov 24.
About the Event
Welcome!
Looking forward to hosting you at the Goethe Benefit! This will be our 27th year and is a fundraiser for the Goethe Forest. Come enjoy the lovely Goethe trails!
2026 AERC Membership
This may be your first ride of the 2026 season. If so, please renew your AERC membership prior to registering. If you are not a 2026 member, you will need to pay the $20 non-member fee.
Ride Camp
Ride camp is at Helen's house, which is located in Steeplechase Farms, near Black Prong trailhead in Morriston. All trailers must be parked within the gate; no parking on the road or swails.
Parking
All trailers should park perpendicular to the fences on either side. There will be signs showing the parking setup.
Vet Checks and Crewing
All vet checks in camp. Crewing will only take place in the fenced-off area between the parking area and the forest boundary. No crewing on trail, nor at the finish line.
Amenities
Not too fancy ... Water spigots and porta-potties. There are several spigots in the camping area, plus one in the crew area.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash at all times. Dogs that bark non-stop when you're not around should be left at home or with a dogsitter. You must pick up after your dog.
Manure
Please scatter (really scatter!) manure. Do not leave any piles.
Safety
Each rider is responsible for keeping volunteers safe, trail etiquette, and safe camping.
Extra Horses
Extra horses may not be brought to this event unless you pay the full entry fee for the extra horse. There just isn't sufficient room.
What's Included?
Your ride entry includes dinner for the rider and camping for Friday night or day camping on Saturday. You may opt for additional meals and Saturday night camping on the registration form.
Sweat Equity
We love Goethe State Forest! If you participate in the 1/2 day trail workday on December 6th at 8:30 AM at the Black Prong Trailhead, you will receive a $10 discount. If you don't live near Goethe, you can work on your local trails and provide a note from your local rangers to get the Sweat Equity discount.