At dawn on July 24, nearly 200 riders from across the country and around the world will set out on a 100-mile riding adventure over California's Sierra peaks. Some will race each other, and others will race the 24-hour clock that signals the end of event. Those finishing with sound horses, as judged by a Tevis vet, in the prescribed time win coveted Tevis Belt Buckles.

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