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For those who may want to consider adding a Calvalry Division option for
their rides, the Old Dominion's current calvalry rules follow - also, they
only offer this option for the 100 mile distance:

Old Dominion Cavalry Rules - (1993 Edition, Amended 1999)
The concept of the calvalry is to mimic the rigors and primitive conditions
a lone calvalry rider would have faced in crossing the wilds of uninhabited
territory far from human intervention. The modern test of a solitary horse
and rider is to compete on their own, without help, across 100 miles of
natural countryside.
1. No outside assistance, either in personnel or equipment, is allowed from
the starting line to the finish line. Whatever is used during the ride must
be carried with the rider from the starting line or found in natural state
on the trail, e.g. grass and water. Hay or other feed left on the grounds by
prior riders may not be consumed. The rider is responsible for the total
care of himself/herself and his/her horse during the entire ride.
2. No supplies may be added or deleted during the race; the cavalry rider
must start with all that is needed and no item may be left behind during the
race, though trash may be left at the Vet Check. Prior stashing of supplies
on the trail or at Vet Checks is prohibited.
3. The Cavalry rider will be required to carry all their own personal food
and liquid refreshment, other than water, from the start, as well as
clothing, first aid supplies, etc... The Cavalry rider will be required to
carry all additional food for their horse from the start, i.e. grain, bran,
electrolytes, etc..., as well as equipment, i.e. halter, Easyboots, etc...
4. Prior to the ride start, cavalry riders will be allowed to place a
bucket, hay and one (1) blanket in the area of the Post-ride Vet Check, to
be used after crossing the finish line.
5. Management will provide at every Vet Check rider and equine drinking
water specifically marked for use by the Cavalry rider alone. Management
will also provide buckets, designated for the Cavalry rider, at the water
source, which is a service to prevent fouling the water source with sponges
used on the horses. These are the only items offered to the Cavalry rider.
The Cavalry rider can offer the horse water from any natural or permanent,
i.e., water trough, source on the trail, but may not take water from other
pit crews at any time on the trail.
6. Cavalry horses will be marked with a letter on each hip to differentiate
them from the other competitors who are marked with numbers.
7. A Cavalry rider may drop out of the Cavalry competition during the race,
have their horse and Vet Card marked with a "1" preceding the letter, and
continue within the ride under the regular ride rules.
8. Cavalry riders will be informed during Pre-Ride Briefing as to the
availability of natural grazing at each Vet Check. If a Vet Check has no
natural grazing and the rider feels it important to plan on feeding at this
point, they should make efforts to stop along the trail prior to, or after,
the Vet Check to graze their horse.
9. Medical assistance for the rider or horse is not permitted while riding
cavalry. 
10. If a horse loses a shoe, the rider must personally replace it with
equipment they have carried with them, i.e. farrier equipment, shoes,
Easyboots, etc... 
11. Loose Cavalry horses caught by anyone besides it¹s rider will result in
disqualification from the Cavalry competition, though continuation under the
regular ride rules is permitted.
12. A cavalry rider may tie their horse to a permanent structure, i.e. tree,
fence, building, etc., but not to a temporary structure, i.e. vehicle,
trailer, etc. 
13. A cavalry rider may go anywhere within a Vet Check but may not use
anything unnatural, i.e. sit in a chair or vehicle, etc. Restroom facilities
are an exception, though horse must be tied to a permanent structure or held
through the door. 
14. Any violation of the rules for the Cavalry competition will result in
the rider and horse being disqualified from the Cavalry competition, with
the  option of continuing in the regular ride.
15. After crossing the finish line and completing any required rider
weigh-in, the Cavalry restrictions on supplies cease. Restrictions on
assistance end with completion of the post-ride examination, i.e., rider
must present horse for final examination.
The cavalry rider who completes the course and passes the final vet check
will receive a specially-designated completion award. 



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