The purpose of PNER:

a)      To promote equestrian endurance events in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States of American and Canada, approximating the States of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Western Montana and the Canadian Province of British Columbia.

b)      To provide for the recording and publication of scientific data relating to the condition and performance of horses during recognized events.

c)      To encourage the recreational use of trails on public lands in the Pacific Northwest region.

d)      To disseminate historical information relating to trails.

e)      To cooperate with State and Federal agencies, which have jurisdiction over public lands and resources.

f)       To carry on any activity and to disburse all funds received for the aforesaid purposes without limitation, provided that no such activity shall be conducted by PNER which is not permitted by a corporation exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or any corresponding future provision of said code, and that PNER shall not attempt to influence legislation by propaganda or otherwise, nor shall it intervene or participate in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for political office; and provided further that no part of the net earnings of PNER shall inure to the benefit of any member or private individual, and no member, director or officer of PNER shall receive any pecuniary benefit from PNER, except such reasonable compensation as may be allowed for services actually rendered to PNER.