Cheri Briscoe and MMF Elendil+ Achieve Decade Team** Milestone
Endurance riding legend Cheri Briscoe has once again made significant strides in the sport, achieving Decade Team status with her horse, MMF Elendil+, in early 2025. This accomplishment is particularly noteworthy as MMF Elendil+, whose barn name is "Elly," is Cheri's fourth horse to reach this prestigious milestone. Elly is a 20-year-old stallion.
Cheri's four Decade Team endurance horses are all stallions:
DR Thunder Bask+//
MMF Faramir+//*8*
MMF Thunder's Echo+/
MMF Elendil+
Cheri Briscoe's dedication and commitment to endurance riding span many years. She has been an active participant in the sport since 1976, accumulating an impressive record of over 26,260 miles ridden. This remarkable achievement underscores her exceptional horsemanship, her horses' incredible stamina, and the enduring bond between rider and equine partner.
Elly has completed his entire career to date using Renegade Hoof Boots. Throughout her extensive career, Cheri has consistently demonstrated a commitment to the well-being of her horses, often utilizing equipment designed to enhance their comfort and performance. Cheri comments that she loves the boots and is very happy with them. Cheri's stallion, MMF Thunder's Echo+/, has completed 7,000 of his over 8,000 miles in Renegade hoof boots. Cheri said she always carries spares, but she never needs them herself, often loaning them out to other riders.
Reaching Decade Team status with a fourth horse is a testament to Cheri Briscoe's exceptional skill, knowledge, and passion for endurance riding. It's a milestone that highlights her longevity and success in a demanding sport, solidifying her place as a respected figure in the endurance community.
**The American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) Decade Team recognition is a prestigious honor celebrating the enduring partnership and commitment of both horse and rider in the sport of endurance riding. To achieve Decade Team status, equine and rider teams must demonstrate consistent participation and resilience by completing at least one endurance ride of 50 miles or more in each of 10 different years. These years do not have to be consecutive, showcasing a long-term dedication to the sport. Furthermore, the rider must maintain an AERC membership throughout all 10 years. This accolade highlights the longevity, stamina, and consistent horsemanship required to excel in endurance riding over an extended period.
