SAVE THE DATE
THE 2025 ISSHA 100 MILE TRAIL RIDE:
September 1 - September 5, 2025
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State
Fish and Wildlife Area, Questing Hills, 24928 Questing Hills Road, Chandlerville, IL, 62627
ISSHA 100 Mile trail Ride
September 1-5, 2025
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State
Fish and Wildlife Area, Questing Hills, 24928 Questing Hills Road, Chandlerville, IL, 62627
COME SPEND YOUR LABOR DAY HOLIDAY WEEK WITH US!
Join your friends and the Illinois State Stock Horse Association, Inc. (ISSHA) for an unforgettable week of trail riding, dancing, and good times at the 74th Annual 100 Mile Trail Ride.
This ride is located in Southern, IL where you will have the privilege to ride the One Horse Gap and enjoy all the beautiful surroundings.
The ride is a cloverleaf-style ride with a permanent camp. If you do not wish to ride every day, you can stay back in camp and relax with your friends.
A facility will be set up for chuck wagon- style meals and other activities throughout the week. Restrooms will be available at camp and one shower house.
Dogs are welcome, although they must be secured at all times, and walked on a leash. Dogs and horses are not allowed near the chuck wagon area.
All riders must furnish feed for their animals.
Make your reservation by completing the attached entry form and return it with the $10.00 reservation fee.
Reservations received after July 31st, 2025, will be charged a late fee in addition to the cost of the ride.
SOME EVENTS HAPPENING DURING THE WEEK:
LIVE BANDS, MUSIC, DANCING, KARAOKE, BAGS TOURNAMENT, MYSTERY BINGO, COMMUNITY FIRE, ACTIVITES FOR KIDS
(Subject to Change)
STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR ANIMALS
The State of Illinois requires EVERY HORSE or MULE to have a NEGATIVE COGGINS TEST and HEALTH PAPERS (If out of state) and any other papers necessary.
Meals
Meals are served Monday through Friday
(Time subject to change)
Breakfast – 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Lunch – 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Dinner – 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
IMPORTANT: ENTRY FORMS MUST BE RETURNED BY July 31st, 2025, FOR OUR CATERER TO ORDER FOOD AND PREPARE THE MENU.
Ride
There will be 1/2 day rides and full day rides.
RIDE DETAILS Ride details and schedules are announced one day in advance, if possible, and posted in the dining area.
Fees and Dues
FIVE-DAY RIDE, SEPTEMBER 1 - 5, 2025
For Full Time Adult Rider must pay $150 deposit (will be subtracted off ride fee)
For Full Time Kid Rider must pay $75 deposit (will be subtracted off ride fee)
***This fee will be non-refundable once the numbers are turned into the cooks.
FULL-TIME RIDE
$250.00 (Adults 14 year old and older)
$140.00 (Kids under 14 years old)
( Plus $10.00 2025 Membership Fee).
This includes:
- Meals,
- organized rides,
- organized activities
PART-TIME RIDE
$50.00 per day, plus $10.00 membership for 2025.
This per day charge includes:
- two meals
- one day on the scheduled ride
- participation in scheduled activities for the day.
VISITOR PASS
Visitor Passes are $20.00 per day, per person, with a maximum purchase of two days of the five-day ride.
The Visitor Pass includes:
- One meal
- scheduled activities for the day, excluding the organized ride.
- An additional meal may be purchased for $15.00
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP - $10.00 (August 1 – July 31).
RIDER VISITOR PASS - $10.00 per half day ride, plus $10.00 membership for 2024. This pass is for those only coming to ride and not partake in any other activities. No Meals, No Camping, No Other Activities. ***Should you want lunch or partake in other activities you will need to pay the Part-time Rider fee.
***Camping is not included in the five-day ride fee. *Camping prior to, during, and after the ride is not included. You must pay separately for your camping.
*Camping with electricity $30 per campsite per day.
*Non-Electric camping $? per campsite per day.
*You will need to make a camping reservation online only at https://camp.exploremoreil.com/ ***make sure to reserve at Questing Hills Campground.
***All camping fees prior to, during, and after the ride will be charged in accordance with the rules and regulations of Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Park.
RULES OF THE RIDE: VIOLATION OF ANY RULE MAY RESULT IN YOU BEING ASKED TO LEAVE THE ISSHA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS
* A trail boss and assistants have been appointed; their authority is absolute
* No rough riding, No racing
* No alcoholic beverages allowed on trails
* No stallions
* No food taken from the dining hall without permission
* Complaints against dog(s) may result in the owner being asked to leave
* The ISSHA reserves the right to reject any entry
* Quiet Hours - Monday-Thursday Night 12:30 a.m. – 5:30 a.m.
and Friday night - 1:30 a.m. - 5:30 a.m.
CAMPING
Camping is $30 per night, not included in the five-day ride fee. You must pay separately for your camping.
All reservations must be made by online You will need to make a camping reservation online only at https://camp.exploremoreil.com/ ***make sure to reserve at Questing Hills Campground.
Only some sites are able to reserve, others are first come first serve.
* No Pens are available. There are tie line at each camp site.
There is electricity, water is available, and a shower house is included in the camping fee.
*All camping fees prior to, during, and after the ride will be charged in accordance with the rules and regulations of Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Park.
THE RIDE: VIOLATION OF ANY RULE MAY RESULT IN YOU BEING ASKED TO LEAVE THE ISSHA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS
* A trail boss and assistants have been appointed; their authority is absolute
* No rough riding, No racing
* No alcoholic beverages allowed on trails
* No stallions
* No food taken from the dining hall without permission
* Complaints against dog(s) may result in the owner being asked to leave
* The ISSHA reserves the right to reject any entry
* Quiet Hours - Monday-Thursday Night 12:30 a.m. – 5:30 a.m.
and Friday night - 1:30 a.m. - 5:30 a.m.
Schedule of Events for the 2025 ISSHA 100 mile Ride
Events Subject to Change
More Information to Come
Mon-Fri: Guided Rides Rides each day TBA
Mon. Blessing of the Horses and Passed Members
Tues: Meeting
Wed: Corn Hole Tournament
Thur: Mystery Bingo with Jan Bonnell
Fri: Awards
Rules of the Ride
RULES OF THE RIDE: VIOLATION OF ANY RULE MAY RESULT IN YOU BEING ASKED TO LEAVE THE ISSHA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS
* A trail boss and assistants have been appointed; their authority is absolute
* No rough riding, No racing
* No alcoholic beverages allowed on trails
* No stallions
* No food taken from the dining hall without permission
* Complaints against dog(s) may result in the owner being asked to leave
* The ISSHA reserves the right to reject any entry
* Quiet Hours - Monday-Thursday Night 12:30 a.m. – 5:30 a.m.
and Friday night - 1:30 a.m. - 5:30 a.m.
SAVE THE DATE
THE 2026 ISSHA 100 MILE RIDE WILL BE September 7-11, 2026,
New Hope Hill Campground, 56 New Hope Hill Lane, Herod, IL 62947
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