Our REGION 2 website - Lots of information on competitive trail riding - memberships - ride schedules - pdf downloads
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Region 2 - 2008
March 14 - 16 Wickenburg Desert Forest & AHA’s Region 7 Ride
“A” O/CP - “B” N Wickenburg, AZ Mgr: Rochelle Gribler, competitive trailrider@yahoo.com
Sec: Beni DeMattei, beni2406@hotmail.com
Mgr: Lory Walls Sec: Bob Insko, rminsko@sbcglobal.net
Mgr: Gabrielle Harris Sec: Bob Insko, rminsko@sbcglobal.net
Mgr: Gabrielle Harris Sec: Bob Insko, rminsko@sbcglobal.net
June 6 - 8 Helen Logan River Romp & AHA’s Region 2 Championship Ride “A” O/CP/N “B” N Santa Ynez, CA
Mgr: Kathy Stegman Sec: Loretta Singley, lsingley@msn.com
June 20 - 22 Region 2 Benefit Ride “A” O/CP “B” N Cuyamaca State Park, CA Descanso, CA
Mgr: Ray Brezina, raymond.brezina@verizon.net Sec: Sue Brezina
October 3 - 5 RAHA Rally & AHA’s Region 1 Championship Ride “A” O/CP “B” N Ramona, CA
Tied for Best Ride Manager 2006
Mgr: Bob Insko Sec: Margie Insko, rminsko@sbcglobal.net
October 17- 18 Bonelli Park “B” O/CP/N San Dimas, CA
Mgr: Ray Brezina, raymond.brezina@verizon.net Sec: Sue Brezina
November 7- 9 SYVAHA Sage Hill “A” O/CP/N “B” N Santa Ynez, CA
Voted BEST CAMP OF 2006 and tied for Best Ride Manager 2006
Mgr: Kathy Stegman sec: Loretta Singley, lsingley@msn.com
NOTE: This schedule is subject to change. Please contact the listed ride managers or secretaries for the latest information.
Updated: 1/14/08
Region 2 - 2007
Region 2 - 2006
NATRC pronounced N-A-T-R-C is not a race, But it is a great way to ride and camp at places you’ve never been to before. NATRC rides are held all over the US. Some rides are given access to private property that is not normally open to the public.
It’s really just a trail ride with a time limit- both a minimum and a maximum finish time is given to the riders. The Novice category pace is 3 to 4 mph, which is just a bit faster than a walk for most horses. The Open category pace is between 4 and 6 mph.
The horse (pony or mule) and it’s rider are judged separately. The animals are judged mostly on condition and soundness, but also on their manners. The riders are judged on their riding skill and on the care & handling of their horses. Campsites are also checked for basic safety. You don’t need fancy equipment to do this.
You get a map, but the courses are also marked with ribbons. There are plenty of water stops and a break for lunch. A few times during the ride, you and your horse are judged. A veterinarian checks your horses pulse and respiration, and a judge (a qualified horseman/ woman) checks the riders. Separate scorecards are kept for horse and rider and after the awards ceremony you get a copy of your cards. NEW FAQ's from the NATRC website...
The real reward is completing the ride, making new friends, going to new places, and improving your riding skill.
Smothermon Training Center
formerly Lynn Strand Training Center
Lynn Smothermon - Owner/Trainer
Recreational/Competitive Trail Horses
Emphasis on Gaited Horses - All Breeds Welcome
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