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Hoof Print Winter2018 / 19
Volunteers:The Heart
ofEvery Ride
Hoof Print / Winter 2018 / 19 1
Winter 2018 / 19
2 President’s Message
4 From The ExecutiveDirector
5 New MembershipStructure EffectiveJanuary 1, 2019
6 2019 ConventionInformation
9 Year-End AwardSponsorship Form
10 Larry Gould
11 Introducing theLeisure Division
12 Omeprazole and OtherConsiderations
14 Moving Up
15 Horse Spooked.Rider Fell off.Rider Got Back On.
16 Trail News
17 Winter Care Tip
18 National ChampionshipAnticipation!
19 Biosecurity andYour Horse
20 Half Chaps - Are TheyGood for Anything?
22 Good Friends andProtective DevicesSave the Day
23 Rule Changes Accepted
26 Rule Change Schedule
27 National BODMeeting Minutes
32 Dehydration andMetabolic Parameters
33 Ride Results
44 Membership Form
Hoof Print is the official publication of the NorthAmerican Trail Ride Conference (NATRC™) andis published quarterly. Each issue contains updat-ed information from NATRC committees andboard meetings and informative articles on trailriding and horse care. NATRC and Hoof Printare devoted to educating and informing the com-petitive trail rider. NATRC™ and the left facing,hill climbing horse and rider are trademarks of theNorth American Trail Ride Conference, Inc.
Hoof Print is available electronically fromwww.natrc.org and in printed form by subscrip-tion. Subscription rates for the printed edition are$15 per year for members; $25 per year for non-members. Contact the National Office for moreinformation.
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Reprinted from Hoof Print, official publicationof the North American Trail Ride Conference,(issue/year).NATRC and the Hoof Print staff are not responsi-ble for errors in spelling of horse and rider names.Artwork and photos used in Hoof Print are copy-righted material and may not be copied or usedwithout express written permission from the pub-lisher.Editorial policy: Contributions are welcome.However, NATRC and Hoof Print do not neces-sarily endorse or support the opinions expressedin printed articles, advertisements, or letters. Theeditor reserves the right to edit material as neces-sary. Keep all letters to 250 words or less andinclude name, mailing address and telephonenumber. No letters to the editor will be printed ifnot signed. For more information contact theeditor (information below).
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Charles Kincaid -P&R Crew R4photo by LeeAnn
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photo by Brandy Steele
Lezlie Wilfer -Ride Timer R1A
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Sharon Martin-Holm -Judge’s Secretary R4
photo by Peggy Johnson
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Safety Riders R1photo by Kimberly Naugle
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The Heart of Every RideClockwise from top left:
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This is a very exciting time for ourorganization. By now most of you
have seen the video we made talkingabout the upcoming changes. Theboard and key committees are devel-oping some new directions for oursport while still respecting our past.
One of these new directions is theimplementation of the Leisure Division,very similar to the “C” rides many
regions and ride managers put on lastride season. We are still a long-dis-tance sport, but we recognized thatthere needs to be a place in our sportfor those riders and horses who havenever tried distance riding and also forthose who have, but can no longercompete at those distances. We wantto be welcoming to new riders and atthe same time have something to offer
those whohave beenthere anddone that.
In thevery nearfuture, youwill see anew andimproved website. It will be interactiveand mobile friendly. It will put a greatface on our organization.
You will see in this issue the rulechanges that were approved by theboard this year. Many of these were“clean up” and clarification of existingrules. Your board approved a support-ing membership that will allow our vol-unteers and non-riders to pay a smallermembership fee and still have a voteand other member benefits.
One big rule change is to createweight classes in the Competitive Plea-sure Division. This may change some-what in the near future as we work onways to improve our sport and make itmore attractive and inclusive to moreriders. One of the discussions is tobreak down the classes by rider experi-ence and ability. More to come – standby to be excited!
Angie MeroshnekoffPresident
North AmericanTrail Ride Conference
Please report any changes in yourmembership information to thenational office. Such changesmight include your name, a moveto a different region, the sale ofa horse, or the addition ofjuniors in a family membership -particularly if a junior has a dif-ferent last name. It’s yourresponsibility to keep your infor-mation up to date.
Contact Sarah Rinne [email protected] or
303-688-1677
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NATRC NationalBoard Members
Region 1Angie Meroshnekoff (2021)
[email protected] Dieterich (2019)
[email protected] Thomason, Alt (2020)
Region 2Mary Jo Malone (2019)
[email protected] Insko (2021)[email protected]
Audrey Pavia, Alt (2020)[email protected]
Region 3Bill Wingle (2020)[email protected]
Laurie Dinatale (2021)[email protected]
Sharon Roper, Alt (2019)[email protected]
Region 4Alice Perryman (2020)[email protected] Muench (2021)[email protected]
Elaine Swiss, Alt (2019)[email protected]
Region 5Bill Moore (2019)
[email protected] Diaguila (2020)
[email protected] Kudra, Alt (2021)
Region 6Shari Parys (2020)
[email protected] Hanson (2019)
[email protected] Stucky, Alt (2021)
North AmericanTrail Ride Conference
Mission Statement
The North American Trail Ride Confer-ence (NATRC) promotes horseman-ship and horse care as they apply tothe sport of distance riding by offering avariety of challenging and educationalexperiences designed to strengthenhorse and rider partnerships.
Code of Ethics We, the NATRC National Board of Directors, Executive Director,judges, committee members, and employees are ambassadors of oursport whether at an organized event or informal gathering. There is animplied code of ethics to adhere to. This code of ethics dictates thatwe behave professionally, courteously and responsibly. This includes:
● Representing the sport in a professional manner● Being respectful when giving an opinion● Substantiating information before giving an opinion● Being kind and courteous to others
NATRC National Board OfficersPresident:
Angie [email protected]
Vice President:Shari Parys
Treasurer:Gayle Muench
Executive Director:Sarah [email protected]
Meet Our New Judges, Judge Applicants,Apprentices and Provisionals
Members: The Judges Committee welcomes your comments on the followingApplicants and apprentices.
VeterinaryPam Hess, DVM
440/477-3474 (cell)[email protected]
HorsemanshipKim Cowart
Veterinary and Horsemanship Judges:▪ Has your address or phone number changed? Please notify the NATRC of-
fice of any changes. Indicate home, cell and office numbers.▪ Apprenticing must be done with an approved judge who has agreed to judge
and supervise you.Ride Chairs:▪ Secure your judges early. Remember, you must contact and secure your
judges well in advance of your ride date!▪ For a current Judges List, please visit the website.▪ If you have difficulty securing an NATRC judge, please contact the appropri-
ate Judges Committee Co-Chair:
Veterinary Judges
Horsemanship Judges
ApprenticeVivian Gay McWilliams Quam, DVM (R5)
Keri Riddick, DVM (R5)Verona Chaffin, DVM (R6)Sharon Shull, DVM (R6)
ApprenticeLori Allen (R5)
Brenda Messick (R6)
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Change is inevitable. It is a dailypart of life in some capacity…
sometimes minuscule, sometimesquite huge. Maybe you’ve changedyour morning routine or decided itwas time to explore a new career.Each of us embraces and processeschange differently, and that is com-pletely normal! The common corethat unites us all is that change willimpact us in some fashion, and wecan choose how we encounter andmanage it. We need to quickly mas-ter how to trim the sails when thewind begins to blow, the swells riseand the tide turns.
Change is not easy. Very fewpeople or organizational leaders willtell you that it is. The undeniable factis that change is uncomfortable andwill often push our boundaries per-sonally and emotionally. It will makeus question our foundation, beliefsand relevance. In a previous mes-sage, I talked about “embracing thesuck,” one of my favoritetake away terms from myMarine Corps service. It sim-ply means that we must facereality and the challengesdirectly, accept it, determinewhere we need to go, andmap out the road to getthere.
Change is necessary. Ifeverything stays the sameday in and day out, there isno room or opportunity forprogress and growth. Weneed change in our lives andorganizations in order toremain relevant and viablefor the future. If we choosenot to change, it does notstop the world around usfrom changing and progress-ing, it simply leaves usbehind without so much as aglance in the rearview mirror.Change becomes necessarywhen the current means offunctioning or performing are
no longer successful or are leadingus in an unproductive and unhealthydownward spiral.
Change is an opportunity. Evenfrom the most difficult of changes,great things can arise that we mayhave never thought possible. Ourhorizons expand, our growth poten-tial soars, and previous barriers arecircumvented or eliminated. Whenwe take a step back from our per-sonal beliefs to look at the big pic-ture, it is much easier to see howchange can benefit us all collectivelyand on a personal level.
Change for NATRC. Our organi-zation faces the same challengesand unanswered questions as ourfellow equestrian associations andrecreational entities. What we areexperiencing is not a phenomenonunique to us. What is unique to us ishow we have chosen to identifythose challenges, answer thosequestions and take ownership of the
change necessary for our sport toremain a leader in the equestrianworld.
Early mariners had to dependon dead reckoning, which requiresthe navigator to identify threethings:1) the ship’s starting point, 2)its speed and 3) its direction oftravel. All of this depended upon thenaked eye and guesswork. Fortu-nately for NATRC, we aren’t simplyat the mercy of the empty seas withonly our knowledge of the water,sky, and wind…we have employed afine tuned compass. In the past sev-eral months, we have taken a hardlook at our organizational trajectorypairing it with concrete data,research, and the guidance of anorganizational growth professional tonavigate a course of action.
Multiple member based commit-tees comprised of people with arange of experience levels, volunteerand management experience,
regional representation, andapplicable professionalstrengths banded together todigest the data, discuss thefacts and develop recommen-dations for change. The com-mittees devoted countlesshours and commitment toOperation NATRC to put forthsolid recommendations forpositive and exciting revitaliza-tion over the next 2 years.Some of these changes, suchas our new website and tech-nology advancements will beenjoyed on the front end of theimplementation. We look for-ward to sharing this incrediblejourney with you.
“Through a lens of naviga-tion, then, we can see that“keeping” isn’t about having aperfect, linear or flawless jour-ney; keeping is about having afocus point that you want tokeep moving toward.” Benja-min L. Corey.
Beyond Dead ReckoningSarah J. Rinne
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Operation NATRC, guided by thecore Development Committee,
has been listening to comments andopinions, exploring options, doingresearch, and meeting face-to-faceand in video conferences over the pastseveral months to develop ways toimprove NATRC. A sub-committee hasfocused on ways to improve ourmembership structure.
A proposal for a supporting mem-bership was already on the table to bevoted on by the NBOD at the Novem-ber meeting. The Development Com-mittee recommended adding a Fanmembership as well. A new member-ship structure has been approved bythe NBOD.
The newly labeled CompetingMembership (Adult, Family and Junior)has all the benefits of our traditionalmembership including reduced ride
entry fees, eligibility for regional andnational awards, horse and rider mile-age awards, voting privileges andsponsor discounts. Free CompetingMemberships for those who havenever been a member before are stilloffered.
The newly approved SupportingMembership (for adults) is a lessexpensive option for those who want tosupport NATRC without the involve-ment of actually competing. Supportingmembers have voting privileges,receive sponsor discounts, but wouldonly be eligible for competition benefitsby upgrading to a Competing Member-ship.
The newly created Fan Member-ships offer a way to introduce people toour sport and give them a less expen-sive way to explore what our organiza-tion is about and gain access to our
educational and certain non-competingbenefits, but without the higher level ofinvolvement that includes a vote. Thismembership may be given away fromtime to time during special promotionsto certain groups of people, especiallyyouth, to raise awareness of NATRC.Fan memberships offer a great way tostay connected to NATRC. Like sup-porting members, fan members wouldonly be eligible for competition benefitsby upgrading to a Competing Member-ship.
Optional excess liability insuranceis available to competing and support-ing members.
Membership renewals throughDecember 2018 and current 3-yearmemberships will be honored as Com-peting Memberships.
New Membership Structure Effective January 1, 2019
*Stay tuned for more details
2019 NATRC Member Benefits
Benefits
AdultCompeting
$75
FamilyCompeting
$125
JuniorCompeting
$25Supporting
$50Fan$35
Year-end awards X X XReduced ride entry fees X X XRider and equine lifetime mileagetracking and awards
X X X
Full voting member X 2 votes XPurchase excess liability ins. X X XCurrent sponsor discounts X X X XVolunteer awards * X X X X XTraining mileage tracking * X X X X XHoof Print & regional newsletters X X X X XRegional membership X X X X XMembership connection tools * X X X X XDecal for new members X X X X XOnline library * X X X X XPop up rides * X X X X XMember portal in new website * X X X X X
2019 NATRC Member Benefits
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NATRC is hosting the 2019 National Convention in partnership with AERC at the GrandSierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. Watch www.natrc.org for updates. Make room reservationsdirectly with the resort. For the best rates, our room block is under AERC’s online hotelpasskey link. Please mention NATRC when making your reservations by telephone. Eitherway guarantees that NATRC obtains credit for the rooms booked. Rates for activities andmeeting rooms depend on the number of rooms booked; your support is appreciated.
Fun for the whole family. Free airport shuttle. Free parking.Enjoy a mini-vacation at the Grand Sierra Resort. Children 17 and understay free in their parents’ or guardian’s room. Roll away beds available.Free Wi-Fi. Pets allowed in specific rooms (see hotel website for details).On site entertainment includes movie theatres, bowling, restaurants,health spa, shopping, galleries, exercise rooms, and of course, gaming.Nearby Truckee River and Recreation Trail.
SpeakersThe speaker schedule will be posted as soon as it is final. Speaker fees:
Friday: Single: $45.00 - Additional Family Members: $25.00 eachAfter 2/22/19: $55 / $35
Saturday: Same as for Friday.Each registree will receive a colored bracelet allowing entry to the speaker seminars.Separate colored bracelets will be issued for Friday and Saturday.
AwardsSaturday Evening: Dinner, awards, and Riding Warehouse gift cards raffle drawing.Sunday Morning: Region 1 Awards Breakfast
SILENT AUCTION ITEM DONATIONS NEEDEDThese need not be equestrian related. Items such as wine, gift baskets, wood carvings,art work, and weekend escapes are great auction items. Don’t be shy. This is a majorNATRC fundraiser. Contact the convention chair if you have questions.
Support NATRC and competitive trail ridingAND enjoy a fun and educational weekend.
Friday Night Entertainment - Sponsored by NATRCCountry party with the Country Kickers. For the finest in classic andcontemporary country music, Paul Perryman and the country bandare unbeatable. With a repertoire that spans over 75 years and asong list that includes over 2000 songs covering bluegrass, countrymusic, classic rock, western swing, and even adult contemporary,The Country Kickers is one of the most versatile, most sought afterbands in Reno. You will remember an evening with this crowd pleas-ing, show stopping band for a very long time!
NATIONAL CONVENTION 2019
NATRC Hospitality SuiteOpen Thursday evening for picking up registration packets, during speaker breaks,after the Friday night entertainment, and after the Saturday awards dinner. Joinfriends for snacks, drinks and discussion of the day’s events. The “official” gatheringplace for NATRC attendees and their guests. Refreshment donations suggested.Silent Auction items on display.
RegistrationRegistration forms are available on our website and from the convention chair. Packetswill be available Thursday evening in the hospitality suite and Friday and Saturday inthe vendor hall.
PaymentPayment may be made by check or cash (on site only for cash).Please call if you have questions.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDContact the convention chair to volunteer. We need help with registration, shifts at theour booth in the vendor hall and other “jobs.” Pitch in. Help your convention succeed!
Trail of TwoHearts
March 7-9, 2019
Grand SierraResort,
Reno, Nevada
Speakers
Country Music
Vendors
Silent Auction
Hospitality Suite
Banquet
Awards
Co-Host AERC
Raffle
Free Shuttle
Free Parking
Convention ChairLory Walls
Website:www.natrc.org
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Trail of TwoHearts
March 7-9, 2019
Grand SierraResort,
Reno, Nevada
Fun
Camaraderie
Learning
Shopping
Dining
Gaming
Relaxing
Theaters
Galleries
Spas
Convention ChairLory Walls
Website:www.natrc.org
CONVENTION SPEAKERS
Yvette Nout-Lomas, DVMAssistant Professor of Equine Internal Medicine,boarded by both the American College of Veteri-nary Internal Medicine and the American Collegeof Veterinary Emergency and Critical Medicine.Dr. Nout-Lomas’ clinical interests - horseswith neurologic disorders and critically illfoals and horses. As part of a team at CSUproviding specialty care to horses, her re-search goal is to improve diagnostic capabil-ities and treatment options for these horses.In particular her research is focused on gaitassessment, comparative neuroscience,and spinal cord injury.
Margaret Brosnahan, DVMClinical interests: Neonatology, infectious diseases,cardiology, gastrointestinal diseases, exercise phys-iology and athletic performance, equine welfare.Dr. Margaret Brosnahan works as an academ-ic veterinarian allowing her to integrate thethree things she truly enjoys doing: lookingafter the health and well-being of all horsesfrom backyard pets to performance athletes,educating the veterinarians of the future, andconducting research in the areas of infectiousdiseases and immunology and to ensure thecontinual improvement of care for all equinepatients.
Kenneth L. Marcella, DVMGraduate of Dartmouth College and the New YorkState College of Veterinary Medicine at CornellUniversity. Was assistant professor of Compara-tive Medicine at the University of Virginia and partof the veterinary staff for the ’96 Olympic Games.Now in private practice.Dr. Marcella places special emphasis onlameness and sports medicine in his prac-tice. He teaches continuing education andhosts students at his practice. As an FEI vetfor over 25 years, he is a veterinary selectorwith the US endurance team. He is one ofthe few FEI 4* rated endurance vets in thecountry and travels nationally and interna-tionally working with athletes and their ridersat the highest level of their sport.
Langdon Fielding, DVMGraduate of Harvard University and the UC DavisSchool of Veterinary Medicine. Internship at TexasA&M. Board certified in the American College ofVeterinary Emergency and Critical Care and theAmerican College of Veterinary Sports Medicineand Rehabilitation.A life long equestrian, Dr. Fielding finished theTevis at age 17 and again in 2010. He hasover 30 research publications on topics fromelectrolyte and fluid therapy, emergency medi-cine, endurance horses, to neonatal foals, andco-edited Equine Fluid Therapy, the only textfocused on fluid and electrolytes in horses.Now pursuing an MBA at the University ofPennsylvania, his goal is to bring high qualityvet medicine to as many horses as possible.
Seminar Theme - Ride. Integrity. Determination. Education.Meet some of the speakers.
CONVENTION REGISTRATION
Room Reservations - Make directly with:Grand Sierra Resort.Room block is under AERC.Don’t worry – we’ll find you!Use passkeyhttps://book.passkey.com/event/49648521/owner/16854/homeOrContact the Grand Sierra Resort at1-800-501-2651 and mention NATRChttps://www.grandsierraresort.com
Convention Registration - Make checkspayable to: NATRC 2
Mail checks and registration forms to:2250 E Marks Ridge RdGarfield, KY 40140
Please use one form per registrant
Name: Email:
Street: City: State: Zip:
Phone (home): Other:
Discounts: Family – If registering as an additional family member please indicate the primary registrant’sname here to obtain the discount:
Early Bird - Register by February 22 and save. See table below right.Banquet Reservation Due on or before: 2/22/19Registration Cancellation Fees: $15 fee before 2/22/19; $30 after 2/22/19. No Show/No Refund.Convention Updates: See www.natrc.org
Friday night entertainment by“The Country Kickers”; free with speaker
registration. $10.00 at the door.
ItemFee
Am’tBefore2/22/19
After 2/22/19
NBOD Meeting 3/7/19 Free Free
Speakers – Friday $ 45 $ 55
Additional family member $ 25 $ 35
Speakers – Saturday $ 45 $ 55
Additional family member $ 25 $ 35
Entertainment – Friday Free with speaker registration
National Awards Banquet__Lemon Rosemary Chicken__Grilled Salmon__Vegetable Turnover
$ 40 $ 45
R1/R2 Awards BreakfastSunday, March 10, 2019 $ 25 $ 25
TOTAL
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Please remember to submit your ride information/entryform to the Sanction Chair for approval before youpublish or post on RMS or no later than 8 weeksbefore your ride.
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12/29/18 NATRCTM and the left facing, hill climbing horse and rider are trademarks of the North American Trail Ride Conference, Inc.
NORTH AMERICANTRAIL RIDE CONFERENCE
YEAR-END AWARD SPONSORSHIPNATRCTM invites you to consider sponsoring a year-end award. Make this your yearly tax-deductible donation to NATRC. Weappreciate any individual sponsorship or that of a club or business. Your sponsorships ensure the continued high quality of our awards.All sponsorships will be acknowledged in Hoof Print.
You may sponsor entire awards, portions of awards, or a certain horse’s or rider’s award. We try to accommodate requests for specificsponsorships. Please indicate both a first and second choice. Date of receipt will receive priority. The awards will be presented at ournational convention. See www.natrc.org for registration information.
PRESIDENTS CUP: SILVER BUCKLE: $150 BLANKET: $135 RIBBON: $10
NATIONAL CHAMPION HORSE: BLANKET: $135 Horse NameNATIONAL CHAMPION HORSE: BUCKLE: $135 Horse NameNATIONAL CHAMPION HORSE: JACKET: $100 Horse Name __
JIM MENEFEE HIGH POINT COMBINATION HORSE/HORSEMANSHIP: SILVER BUCKLE: $150 RIBBON: $10
BEV TIBBITTS GRAND CHAMPION AWARD: SILVER BUCKLE: $150 RIBBON: $10
POLLY BRIDGES OPEN HIGH AVERAGE HORSEMANSHIP AWARD: SILVER BUCKLE: $150 RIBBON: $10
OVERALL HIGH AVERAGE COMPETITIVE PLEASURE HORSE AWARD: SILVER BUCKLE: $150 RIBBON: $10
OVERALL HIGH AVERAGE COMPETITIVE PLEASURE HORSEMANSHIP: SILVER BUCKLE: $150 RIBBON: $10
OVERALL HIGH POINT OPEN & CP HORSE AWARDS: Total Needed - Four Sets: Heavyweight, Lightweight, Junior, andCompetitive Pleasure.
SET of SIX RIBBONS (First through sixth place): $60/set: Division/ClassSINGLE RIBBON (First through sixth place): $10/ea
Horse Name Region
OVERALL HIGH POINT OPEN & CP HORSEMANSHIP AWARDS: Total Needed - Four Sets: Open Heavyweight, Lightweight,Junior, and Competitive Pleasure.
SET OF SIX RIBBONS (First through sixth place): $60/set: Division/ClassSINGLE RIBBON (First through sixth place): $10/ea
Rider Name Region
REGION HORSE & RIDER TEAM AWARDS: Total Needed - 42: Seven Sets per region for seven regions.SET of RIBBONS (First through sixth place): $60/set Region ___ R1 ___ R1A ___ R2 ___ R3 ___ R4 ___ R5 ___ R6
Division ClassSINGLE RIBBON: $10 Horse & Rider’s Names: Region
Division: Class:
SPONSOR NAME & ADDRESS:
Phone number and Email address
Make check payable to NATRC. Amount Enclosed: Mail To: NATRC SPONSORSHIP, PO Box 969, Beatrice, NE 68310
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. WE APPRECIATE IT!
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We lost Larry Gould to cancer onNovember 8, 2018. Larry was a
very important member of our Region 4family. I had the opportunity and plea-sure of meeting Larry in the summer of2002 at my first competition. He andseveral other competitors cajoled andhelped me through my first ride, teas-ing me about my lack of preparation,but helping me at the same time. Ilearned years later that he didn’t figurehe’d ever see me again and was pleas-antly surprised that I came back.
In 2004, Larry helped me on oneof my very first open competitions. Iwas told by some of the other ridersthat he only wanted me to ride with himto help him stay on trail. Larry fre-quently got lost. We had a white canein Region 4, and it was given to theperson who was lost atthe ride. Sometimes therewere many stories to betold around the whitecane prior to awards, andit would get passedaround. It frequentlyended up in Larry’s posi-tion and he would try invain to get someone elseto take it home. I remem-ber at that particular ride,crossing the 2-milemarker and being handeda beverage by the ridemanager just like I fit in. Ifelt like I had arrived.
At another open ride,one that was particularlyhot and grueling, he rodebehind me and rescuedmy horse’s boots whenthey would come off. Hewould come charging byme saying, “I found oneagain.” I was impressedby his kindness in that hegot off his horse repeat-edly to fetch my boot. Healso would then run byme until I would find himon the trail a little furtherup ahead, lost.
Larry continually encouraged meto run for the National Board of Direc-tors, which I did unsuccessfully manytimes until I finally got elected in 2014.Larry was still on the board, and I hadthe pleasure of serving with him for ayear before his term ended. He liked tohave me sit near him because hewasn’t good with electronics and Icould help him access his files on hisiPad.
There are so many little storiesabout his generosity to all; the peoplewhose trucks he jump-started, thetimes he pulled folks out of the mud,the shoes he tacked back on in a hurrywhile he was competing or managing aride. There were so many campfires,just hanging out and the hugs andsmiles. I never saw Larry too upset at
anyone or anything for very long. Hissmile was around the corner at alltimes. There are so many stories that Ican’t even repeat because there justisn’t room in this article. My eyes waterwith laughter just to think of them. Ontop of all the good times, he was a verysuccessful and well-respected horse-man. In the time I knew him, he suc-cessfully competed on two horses,Repo, and Ash.
He met my daughter, Maggie,when she was just turning five, andthey took to each other. Larry wasaffectionately known as Uncle Fluffy bymany people. He had gotten this namebecause he was the president of theTRASH riders (Tall Riders AstrideShort Horses) and was just a little toofluffy for his horse, Repo. He was
around for Maggie’s entirechildhood, and she thoughtof him like a grandfather.She saved him from gettinglost many times in 2012when she rode in the OpenDivision and then in 2013when she was the lonesafety rider. Larry claimed allthe ribbons looked thesame, but we weren’t sure ifhe was color blind of justblind in general.
Larry rode his last ridewith us just a month beforehis 75th birthday when hippain caught up with him. Hecame back to ride safety afew last times, but he saidthe pain made it difficult toride like he wanted to. Wenever forgot about him andalways wanted to spendtime with him and visit withhim when possible. It was ashock to find out in Augustthat he had been diagnosedwith cancer and given sixmonths to live. He was partof my family, and we willnever get over missing him.
By Alice Perryman
Photo by Jim Edmondson, used with permission
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Hello all! I would like to take a mo-ment to introduce to you the new-
est ride sanctioning option for oursport...the Leisure Division!
To those of you who either partici-pated in, or volunteered for one of themany “C” rides (the clinics that pilotedthis general format) that were held na-tionwide in 2018, thank you! Your trialsof those pilot rides and feedback havebeen valuable in the implementation ofthis new ride structure.
What is the Leisure Division? It isa condensed 1-day ride consisting of8-12 miles, a 3-4.5 mph pace, one P &R and no more than five (typically twoor three) judging observations.
One of the main goals is for theserides to be held so that competitorscan arrive in the morning, compete inthe ride, and travel home the sameday. Camping and stable checks arenot required, and there are no restric-tions on hoof or leg protection. Therewill be an approved judge who willjudge the horse and rider as a team,and first through tenth place will berecognized at each ride.
Placings are horse and ridercombined scoring with the partnershipbeing rewarded. Competitors can earnpoints towards regional year-endawards and accrue mileage credit to-ward mileage patches and awards (10miles per Leisure Division ride com-pleted is credited).
Who can ride in the Leisure Divi-sion? All riders are welcome. It is agreat venue for folks new to competi-tive trail riding, folks with limited freetime, new horses, aged horses, andeveryone in between.
We would love to see this divisionin a lot of rides on the calendarthroughout our regions, and we are
happy to help ride managers get start-ed. Leisure Division is part of a Type Bride. It may be held as a stand-aloneType B event (great for your favoriteriding locations that may not haveenough trail mileage for a traditionalride), or they may be held in conjunc-tion with a traditional Type A (2-days)or Type B (1-day) competition.
Are you interested in becoming aLeisure Division Judge? We need you!We are working to develop a separatelist of judges for this division. If you area member in good standing, have com-pleted a minimum of 750 NATRCmiles, and fulfilled the duties of ahorsemanship judge secretary, you areeligible to apply! Please contact me [email protected] for more information.
Introducing the Leisure Division By Sarah Rinne,Executive Director
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The NATRC Veterinary Drug Com-mittee frequently gets questions
regarding medication use and compe-tition. The issue of allowing omepra-zole during competition recently cameup again before the committee. By amajority vote the committee voted notto allow omeprazole during NATRCcompetition.
What follows is the reasoningbehind this vote.
First, a review of the equinestomach is in order. The equine stom-ach has two regions. The upper re-gion near the esophagus is thenon-glandular region, and the lower isthe glandular region. The glands inthe lower region produce digestiveacid and enzymes as well as sub-stances that protect the stomach lin-ing itself from these chemicals. Inaddition to substances produced inthe stomach, food in the stomach andsaliva produced while chewing helpprotect the stomach lining.
Humans produce stomach acidmainly in response to eating. Horses,however, evolved to be grazers andproduce stomach acid continually.Excess or long-term acid in the stom-ach can and does lead to gastric ul-cers which have been found to becommon in horses, especially in per-formance horses. Long periods with-out food as well as feeding lessroughage (stimulates saliva) andmore grain (stimulates more acid) cancontribute to what’s now calledEquine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome(EGUS).
A few commercial products areavailable to treat equine gastric ul-cers. One of the most commonly usedis omeprazole, a medication that de-creases acid production. It is a pro-hibited medication in our sport, andmany riders would like to better un-derstand why.
Although omeprazole mayseem innocuous, its use is notwithout potential health effects.There are several consider-ations to the use of omepra-zole:A. NATRC promotes drug-freecompetition.B. Allowing certain drugs mayalter the level playing field. Is ahorse that can compete without
omeprazole superior to the horse thatmust rely on the drug to get through aride? Or flip it around. Should a horsethat must be on omeprazole be al-lowed to beat a horse that does notrely on medication?C. Is it in the best interest of a horseto compete with active gastric ulcerissues? This becomes an equinehealth and welfare issue.D. The long-term physiologic effectsof omeprazole in long-distance hors-es are unknown. We’re talking aboutincreased gastric pH, potential hind-gut issues, changes in the intestinalmicro-flora, etc.E. There are two dosages of omepra-zole: preventive and curative. Is it OKto allow the preventive low dose or dowe also allow the treatment dose forthe horse actively dealing with EGUSwhich goes to point “c”? Can a drugtest tell the difference between thetwo dosages?F. If omeprazole is allowed, thenwhat about other gastric ulcer thera-pies such as ranitidine (which is veryeffective), cimetidine, or even sucral-fate? Do we allow those, too? Back topoint “A”.G. As the rule stands now, a personcan treat their horse up to 24 hoursbefore a ride and then start up againimmediately following the end of com-petition. This is the only legal route ifa rider wishes to use omeprazole.
The AERC VeterinaryCommittee, after much discussion,decided to allow the preventivedosage. However, physiologicstresses in endurance horses areFAR greater than in CTR horses... 50–100 miles in one day vs our 35-mileday. As an NATRC vet judge, I havenever worked a ride and thought“Gosh, that horse needs to be onomeprazole.”
There is a tremendous marketingcampaign from Boehringer Ingelheim,
the new manufacturer of GastroGard(treatment) and UlcerGard(prevention), as these drugs are theonly efficacious and FDA-approvedomeprazole products for horses.Compounded (personalized mixture)omeprazole is NOT effective inequines. EGUS is the disease dujour, and many owners are made tofeel that they aren’t taking care oftheir horses if they aren’t usingGastro- Gard! Boehringer Ingelheim’swebsite is very nice, but they aretrying to sell product.
Flighty and nervous horsesaren’t necessarily more prone toEGUS. Arabians aren’t at greater riskfor gastric ulceration, either.Ultimately, as with many aspects ofhorse care, good managementstrategies will reduce the chancesthat our horses will get gastric ulcers.As much as possible, provide asteady supply of forage/roughagewhich will stimulate saliva productionand provide natural buffering.Forage/roughage can be grass hay,alfalfa hay and cubes, beet pulp(soaked before feeding), and ofcourse pasture and “browse” (non-grassy edible pasture plants, vinessuch as kudzu, and edible treeleaves). Some rides have more ediblevegetation along the trail; some ridestake hay to the lunch stops. Keeplarge grain meals, which stimulateacid production, to a minimum. Keepfresh water available.
The only method to trulydiagnose EGUS is via gastricendoscopy. Signs of gastric ulcersare varied and often vague. If youhave concerns about your horsehaving gastric ulcers please contactyour veterinarian to devise adiagnostic, treatment, andmanagement plan.
The discussion of omeprazoleand other medications brought up animportant point to consider. As notedin point “A” of the omeprazolediscussion, NATRC promotes drug-free competition. If there is a truepush to start allowing medications,especially those that areperformance-enhancing, thecommittee agreed that NATRC mustexamine its philosophies and drugrules.
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By Mike Peralez, DVM,Chair, Veterinary Drug Committee
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Specifically, in the Foreword ofthe NATRC Rule Book foundingphilosophy #5 is “To demonstrate thebest methods of caring for horsesduring and after long rides without theaid of artificial methods or stimulants.”
The NATRC drug rule reads:Section 7- Prohibited
Substances and Treatments1. Purpose: The purpose of this
rule against the use of prohibitedsubstances or prohibited treatmentsin equines during NATRC rides isboth to protect the equines from harm
and to ensure fair competition.Equines should compete undertheir natural abilities without theinfluence of any drug, medicationor veterinary treatment.
Again, NATRC has always beenproud of being a drug-free sport.Being drug-free ensures a levelplaying field and is consistent withmost other equine disciplines. Inaddition, the allowance of drugs tellsthe world that we do not put equinehealth and welfare first and above allelse.
If we begin to allow drug use inour sport, then we must strike orrewrite our founding principles anddrug rule. We have a lot to thinkabout…
Disclaimer: I am a 100% mobile equinepractitioner in Southern California withan emphasis on performance horses. I usea fair amount of GastroGard andranitidine in my practice. In addition, Ihave ridden and judged extensively inboth NATRC and AERC.
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It’s that time of year again. A newseason around the corner, and many
are deciding if it’s time to change divi-sions. First, there is no right or wrongas to what division you ride in as longas you have not "noviced out" with fivefirsts. You can stay in Novice eventhen if you ride DO. But, how do youknow when it’s time to move up fromNovice to CP or even to Open?
First, you do not have to start ahorse in the Novice Division, then doCP, before doing Open. Many experi-enced riders start new horses in theOpen Division. In general, the bestdivision is what riders feel comfortablein. A brand new rider with no distanceexperience should do some Novice orCP to get a feel for the sport first. But arider who has maybe done someendurance, who has a grasp of dis-tance riding, could very well start inOpen.
But, let’s talk about moving upwith a horse who has done a seasonor two of Novice or some CP. How doyou know if it’s time to try Open if that'syour desire?
I'd first look at the condition /soundness parts of your score cards.Has your horse done well in thoseareas? Are P&R's good, are there noreoccurring issues including lameness,back or girth area issues? The obsta-cles in CP and Open are generally thesame. But I personally am not one toworry about how well my horse will doon obstacles when starting in the sportor moving up a division, as long as it iswell-mannered and safe in natural trailsituations. But if you want to be com-petitive, you will need to up your gamefrom Novice in this area.
Most horses that have done wellcondition-wise in the Novice or CPDivisions and have "gas in the tank" atthe end of the ride are probably readyto move up and give an Open ride a
try. But if you are both whupped at theend of a Novice or CP ride, I'd saymore conditioning is in order beforemoving to Open. Many of the ridersfind Open is easier on their own bodiesthan N/CP, as they get to changespeeds more. Walking seems harderon their bodies than moving out in thelonger distance and quicker speed ofOpen.
I'm one of those who usually tellspeople to just try it. Give it a go. If it’snot right for you, you can bump backdown with no shame. Not every divi-sion is right for every horse and rider.
And please, ask questions! Getdifferent views and then decide whatyou want to do! Here's to 2019 rideseason, whatever color vest you wear!
Moving Up
By Jonni Jewell
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Whether you were raised withhorses or not, most of us have
heard the adage, “If you fall off, getright back on.” In theory, the opportu-nity to become fearful is greatlyreduced if a fallen rider is not allowedto dwell on the mishap. Hopefully,when an unanticipated dismountoccurs, the rider can simply re-groupand remount.
NATRC competitions from aroundthe country submit accident reports. Itis my job to read them, analyze the
data provided therein, detect trends orconsistencies, and then develop rec-ommendations for ride managers thatwill help prevent similar accidents inthe future.
I have discovered two challengeswith this assignment. First, the reportsare often scarce on details of the acci-dent because there were no witnessesor because the rider said he was OK,re-mounted and continued to ride inthe competition. The report reader isleft to wonder WHY the horse spooked, and sometimes even WHEN in theride the horse spooked. The secondchallenge is that if medical attention isnot sought, a report is never written,and I am told second- or third-hand,often through a Facebook post.
The latter challenge is easy toaddress: EVERY accident with anunanticipated dismount should bereported to NATRC (Sarah Rinne) onan Accident Report. A trip to the hospi-tal is not a prerequisite for an AccidentReport. In the Fall Hoof Print, I alsorequested that any equine accidentrequiring veterinary attention also bereported.
The challenge of learning enoughdetails to work on preventative mea-sures is harder to address. If you are
the one who fell off a horse thatspooked, try to describe to the reportwriter WHY the horse spooked. Wasthere another horse that caused it?Was there a loud noise? Did wildlifejump unexpectedly? Did some tackmalfunction?
And then please provide WHENthe accident occurred. A large percent-age of accidents at NATRC competi-tions occur at the start of the ride whenhorses, riders, judges, volunteers,trucks and 4-wheelers are preparing toleave camp. If the temperatures arecool and it is windy, all manner of may-hem can, and does, occur. Chain reac-tion events are more common than not.There are measures ride managementcan take if there is enough data to helpus determine the best ways to keepour NATRC participants safe, espe-cially at the start of the day.
Falling off is an inherent risk inany equestrian sport. The safety teamof the national board and local ridemanagement needs your help to mini-mize that risk so accidents are few andfar between. Tell your story, then getright back on and ride!
By Elaine Swiss,Safety Committee
When making a potty stop off the trail, it is agood idea to tie your horse to a tree. Justimagine your predicament if you are holdingthe reins and your horse decides to pull themout of your grip and join the rest of the horsesmoving down the nearby trail. ..…Enough said.
Trail Tip
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H.R. 6759: Land and Water Con-servation Authorization and FundingActThe Land and Water Conservation Fundwas established by Congress in 1964 tofulfill a bipartisan commitment to safeguardour natural areas, water resources and cul-tural heritage, and to provide recreationopportunities to all Americans. Using zerotaxpayer dollars, the fund invests earningsfrom offshore oil and gas leasing to helpstrengthen communities, preserve our his-tory and protect our national endowment oflands and waters.
Maximum funding is up to $900 mil-lion, but most years is it much less. This billis currently up for renewal.
H.R. 6510: Restore Our Parksand Public Lands ActTo establish, fund, and provide for the useof amounts in a National Park Service andPublic Lands Legacy Restoration Fund toaddress the maintenance backlog of theNational Park Service, United States Fishand Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Man-agement, and Bureau of Indian Education,and for other purposes.
Introduced in July and supported bysenators from both parties, it will mainlyprovide funding for Federal agencies tohave funds available to fix long-delayedprojects, including trails and campgrounds.It would dedicate a percentage of LWCFmoney towards maintenance of existingparks.
H.R. 3400: Recreation Not Red-Tape ActThis bill amends the Federal Lands Recre-ation Enhancement Act to require the Bu-reau of Land Management (BLM) and theForest Service to review the process for theissuance and renewal of special recreationpermits, including for cross-jurisdictionaltrips, with respect to outfitters and guides.
The Department of the Interior andthe Department of Agriculture (USDA)shall: (1) coordinate with states to allow thepurchase of federal and state recreationpasses at federal and state facilities in thesame transaction, and (2) sell National
Parks and Federal Recreational LandsPasses, and make payment of entranceand standard amenity recreation fees avail-able, through federal websites.
Interior and USDA should work withthe Department of Defense and the Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs to ensure that ser-vice members and veterans have access tooutdoor recreation and to outdoor-relatedvolunteer and wellness programs.
The Forest Service, BLM, and Nation-al Park Service may develop managementplans for extending the recreation seasonor increasing recreation use during the off-season. The Forest Service and BLM shallevaluate land managers based on theachievement of applicable agency recre-ational and tourism goals.
The Army Corps of Engineers, theBureau of Reclamation, the Federal EnergyRegulatory Commission, and the Depart-ment of Transportation shall consider howland and water management decisions canenhance recreation opportunities and therecreation economy.
The bill establishes a National Recre-ation Area System to be comprised of exist-ing National Recreation Areas and newunits designated after enactment of this bill.
Interior and USDA shall: (1) developinitiatives to enhance private-sector volun-teer programs, actively promote private-sector volunteer opportunities, and provideoutreach and coordination to the privatesector to carry out projects and programsfor the stewardship of federal land; and (2)establish an interagency trail managementplan under which federal land managementagencies shall coordinate so that trails thatcross jurisdictional boundaries betweenthose agencies are uniformly managed andmaintained.
The full RNR bill also contains provi-sions to improve permitting for outfittersand guides and add a recreation mission toland management agencies currently lack-ing one. Additionally, provisions importantto our sport direct land managers to beevaluated in part on how they meet recre-ation objectives and help facilitate steward-ship by creating new volunteeropportunities and improving cross-jurisdic-tional trail maintenance.
There is normally very little good news inoutdoor recreation due to the lack of
funding or perceived conflicts of recreationand natural resources. The good news is
that Congress currently has three bills thatare related to trails and outdoor recreation.
Land and Water Conservation Autho-rization and Funding Act (LWCF) is one isthe most important sources of outdoor rec-reation funding, and it is up for renewal.Many park acquisitions and improvementsare funded through LWCF. There are alsotwo new bills introduced in the US Senatethat could improve recreation funding andaccess on Federal lands.
Each of these bills can help preserveoutdoor recreation use in their own way.
NATRC members need to take time toshow support. Unfortunately, it is best if youwrite to your senators on each bill separate-ly. Yes, that means SIX letters! Need anaddress? Click here.
Below is a sample of a letter to sendyour Congressmen and Senators. Keep itshort, but personal. Numbers count. Phoneor email too, if you want. The importantparts are identifying the legislation andsaying why you support the bill.
By Mary Hanson
Example of a letter to your Senator
The Honorable (full name)United State SenateWashington, DC 20510
Dear Senator (last name):
The legislation addressing (exact num-ber and name of bill) is of paramountinterest to me because I (You pick – ama horse owner, have a horse-relatedbusiness, am a park/forest user, am aveteran, am a horse rider, buy fuel).
This issue directly impacts the futureof all outdoor recreation and a majorpart of the horse industry, which gen-erates an economic impact of $102billion to the US economy and main-tains 1.4 billion full-time jobs.
Recreational trail riding is the largestgroup of horse users. We include fam-ilies and friends enjoying a vacation,operating small and large business, tocompeting at the national level inlong-distance competitions.
I am primarily concerned about theloss of recreational use of publiclands. More and more land is unavail-able due to development. ExistingFederal lands do not receive the fundsto maintain access or adequate staff-ing. We need our parks and forestsnow more than ever.
Thank you for your consideration ofmy viewpoint on this matter. I will lookforward to your reply expressing youropinions, and your current stance onthe issue. I believe it is an importantissue and would like to see the legisla-tion passed to ensure the future use ofour natural resources for recreation.
Sincerely,
Your name,AddressPhone NumberEmail Address
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○ Line up parallel to next horse○ Maintain contact/ control of horse○ Remain quiet with low energy○ Encourage horse to relax○ Sponge/ cool horse as
appropriate○ Loosen cinch slightly○ Stirrups out of the way○ Lead away with permission of
next rider○ Follow directions to proceed
Quick Tips -What Judges AreLooking For…
P&R Checks
To get your horses to drink a bit more on cold mornings add rice bran meal to warm water that you hauled overfrom your house. Usually 1-2 cups of rice bran meal in 5-gallon bucket will do the trick. Some horses wantmore, some, like my Rhett, do not need much. The meal will sink, so I often stir with a long spoon as the horsedrinks, to get the flavor off the bucket bottom.
Winter Barn Tip By Jonni Jewell
Use whatever you have handy,preferably something that will keep thewater from splashing out. A wagon for
hauling that water is nice.
Stabilized rice bran has a6-12 month shelf life.
Ahhh, that warmer watertastes good!
All photos by Jonni Jewell w/permission
18 Hoof Print / Winter 2018 / 19
It was the last ride of the season inRegion 4. Competitors came from
Regions 3, 4 and 6. All the classeswere full, and many Open andCompetitive Pleasure teams werethere to gain the last few points and/orplacements needed to earn a NationalChampionship. Anxiety can run high atthis time due to ride cancellationsbecause of weather, landownerchallenges or individual personalroadblocks.
Ride Chair, Phil Brodersen, andRide Secretary and Trail Master,Shirley Brodersen, had theirchallenges with organizing andmarking trail with erratic weatherchanges up to the weekend of the ride.This year many trail masters hadimplemented bad weather trail optionsto insure the ride would be able to goon regardless of the weather prior tothe ride.
The sun shone brightly thatweekend, stakes were high, and the
ride was not without mishaps. My trailbuddies and fellow competitors on thisride, Kelly Queen and Jonni Jewell,couldn’t have been more supportive.Jack dumped me on Saturday afterspooking at a canter when we passeda horse-eating round bale. Kelly rodeback to check on me while Jonni wentto “get Jack”. Well he hadn’t goneanywhere once I hit the ground! Theyboth waited until the wind that wasknocked out of me came back, and wewent on to finish our ride.
On Sunday around mile 12, Jonnicalled out, “Stop your horses!” As Ilooked back she was jumping off herhorse, Ted, and had picked up a pieceof metal off the ground. I thought,“Shoot we rode over something, andshe’s picking it up to keep anyone elsefrom stepping on it and getting injured.”“He’s pulled his shoe,” she saidreferring to Jack. As she was lookingfor the number for the on-call farrier,Region 4’s own Shane Murphy, weheard his truck coming down the road.Shane had Jack’s shoe replaced within5 minutes. We had been running onmid to max time and now had to getback on track. We timed in well withinthe required 6 hours.
All competitor teams rode theirrides to the best of their abilities andanxiously awaited the sound of thehorn to call them to the pavilion to hearthe ride results. Vet Judge, NatalieMorris, and Horsemanship Judge,
Norma Newton, were there to helppresent the awards, likely unaware ofthe self-induced anxiety of many of theriders.
Some special circumstances werein play. Becky Rogers’ Vino, in a classof 10 Competitive Pleasurecompetitors, required a 1st place and 2points. Deanne Prusak’s horse, Kaiser,needed 3 points.
The Open classes alsooverflowed this weekend with 9Lightweight and 7 Heavyweightcompetitors. In the Lightweight class,Kelly Queen’s Halcon needed 1 point,Lin Ward’s, Turner’s Wild Card,needed at least a 2nd place and 8points, and my teammate “Jack” had tohave a 2nd and 9 points.
Jack’s name wasn’t called forsixth, fifth and fourth places….thenthird. I found I was holding my breaththroughout the Open LightweightHorse Awards. Then Jack’s name wascalled out for 2nd! I felt a wave of reliefand happiness for our success. CarlaJo Bass’s “Taz” needed 5 points, JimWard’s “Suede” needed 7 points.
Kris Hapgood’s Dexter had theplacements required but needed 17points. Realize that the maximumpoints awarded to a 1st place in a fullclass is 16 points. Dexter HAD to haveSweepstakes to achieve his NationalChampionship. He got the first in theOpen Heavyweight class… then thelast bit of excitement was when he wasannounced the Sweepstakes winner ofthe Open class! With that, he had 1point extra!
As the results were read, cheersfor all those rewarded with placementsor completions mingled with hugs andtears of joy as the eight horses aboveachieved their NationalChampionships.
I’ve learned that my trail experi-ence on this ride is not that unusual.This is our NATRC family; supportingeach other along the way, competitoror volunteer, all the way to the finish.
NATIONALCHAMPIONSHIP
By Fran Muench
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Biosecurity involves simply takingmeasure to prevent or at least
minimize the spread of disease. A busyride season will be upon us before weknow it, and that means not onlyhauling our horses and thinking abouttrailer safety, it involves thinking aboutthe health of our own horse, thosehorses we come in contact with, andour other horses we leave at home.
It goes without saying to check onthe entry requirements into anotherstate. You’ll need a veterinary healthinspection and a Coggins (EIA) test.Check with your veterinarian aboutrecommended vaccinations and plan toget them at least 2 weeks ahead oftime for some immunity to develop.Don’t leave home if your horse has acough or fever.
We can’t keep our horses in abubble, but we can think about somebiosecurity practices to help protectthem. Following are somerecommendations adapted from theUnited States Department ofAgriculture brochure, “Biosecurity –The Key to Keeping Your Horse’sHealth.”
At the ride:● Don’t share equipment (e.g.
buckets, brushes, etc.) with otherhorses. Diseases, fungus, andbacteria can be spread throughshared equipment.
● If there is a common water trough,the best practice (not alwaysdoable) is for everyone to scoopwater out into their own individualbuckets rather than let every
horse drink out of the commontrough.
● Wash your hands, especially afteryou help other people with theirhorses.
● If you stable your horse in a stallat the ride facility, it might be outof your control to disinfect the stallprior to use. But at LEAST providea clean (disinfected if possible)water container and your ownclean feed and feed pans.
● Don’t let your horse touch nose-to-nose with another.
● When you arrive home, showerand put on clean clothes andshoes before going near yourother horses. Clothing can carrydisease from one location to thenext.
Bringing a horse home from acompetition:● If even one of your horses travels,
all of your horses need to bevaccinated. Horses can bringdisease home with them to yourfarm. Work with your localveterinarian to determine anappropriate vaccination program.Be sure to tell the veterinarianwhere you plan to travel asdifferent areas of the country havedifferent disease concerns.
● When you return from a trip withyour horse, isolate (if at allpossible) the horse from the restof your herd for at least 2 weeks.Returning horses should not beallowed to have nose-to-nosecontact with other horses.
● Work, feed, and care for any sickhorses last to prevent spreadingdiseases among your herd.
● Don’t share equipment (e.g.buckets, brushes, etc.) with otherhorses. Diseases, fungus andbacteria can be spread throughshared equipment.
● Wash your hands and changeyour clothes after you work withsick horses.
Limiting the spread of disease isup to all of us. Think about whathappens when you touch wet paint; itgets spread on everything else youtouch. Disease organisms travel muchthe same way. We can’t see them, butwe (microbiologists) know they’rethere.
Biosecurity Grooming TipNancy Kasovich,
Horsemanship Judge,Region 1
Scurf commonly accumulates justbelow the tip, on the back of thehorse’s ear. When we brush orwash our horses, we often skip theears or we get busy cleaning thearea where the bridle or halter sitsand forget the area above that.Many horses don’t like having thispart of their ears washed as it reallyinvolves holding the ear downwardsor getting up on a stool (for usshorties). Consequently, dirt andsweat collect there.
Then when we finally notice it,it takes a little work to get off thescurf that has accumulated. Theproblem is, when the gook comesoff, so does some hair. This usuallycoincides with the beginning of flyseason, and, as you know, flies loveto find any area to feast on. Thenew fly masks with ears offer a wayto deal with it, but often a very softbrush and careful use of a spongeearly on prevents this from everstarting.
Reminder AboutYear-End Awards and
Breed Awards
1. To be eligible for year-endawards, NATRC competingmembership dues must be paidby the second Sunday inNovember, the end of the RideYear.
2. Many breed organizationssponsor year-end high pointbreed awards. Memberships inNATRC and the breedassociation are required, so besure to keep your breedassociation membership current.
3. It is the responsibility of theowner of the horse to accuratelyreport/verify the horse’s breed toNATRC.
4. Questions about the horseand/or rider records should bedirected to NATRC,[email protected].
20 Hoof Print / Winter 2018 / 19
This year, my curiosity was stimu-lated about half chaps because I’d
seen many riders at Region 4 and 6CTRs wearing half chaps, and I won-dered why. Often, at humid, hot, stickyrides, I questioned the sanity of my fel-low competitors - silently, of course. Ithought, ‘those things must be unbear-ably hot.’
“Why do you wear half chaps?” Iasked on the NATRC Facebook group.An innocent question. That’s all it was… really.
But, what a response I got to myquery! Forty-five comments plus com-ments on the comments. Who knew?
If you are curious, too, read on.Here’s a summary list (in no particularorder) of the reasons people gave forwearing half chaps:
▬Like them better than tall boots▬Protect my legs from thorn bushes,
sharp stuff▬Protect my calves from leather rub-
bing▬Keep salty sweat off my calves and
boots▬Warm in winter▬Handy place for my rescue knife
▬Slightly grip my stirrupleathers to help preventleg sway
▬Easy on, easy off com-fortable leg protection
▬Cheaper than tall boots▬Easy to clean▬Hay doesn’t fall into them
like it does in boots▬More comfy than tall
boots for walking▬Work with a variety of
footwear▬Keep English type leath-
ers from pinching mycalves
▬Protect me from poison-ous plants, ticks andother critters
▬Hide too-short riding pants▬Keep grass and stick-tights off my
socks▬Keep bushes and branches from
tearing my riding tights▬Support and compress my calves to
help reduce muscle fatigue▬Stitchable for sewing in a pocket for
my cell phone▬Keep my jeans from riding up (which
too often migrate to way too uncom-fortable places)
▬Use in place of my expensive ridingboots when schooling
▬Hide my tights that got ripped whennot wearing my half chaps
▬Handy place for my fly whisk (slidehandle down inside)
▬Handy place for my camera▬Grip helps me feel more secure in my
saddle▬Protect shins▬Keep pants from snagging on
branches and pulling me off my horse▬Keep the stirrup buckle from rubbing
my lower leg▬Can two point all day in English stir-
rups and not get rub soreness
And, last, but not least:
▬They look cool!
Are They Good for Anything?By Bev Roberts
Looks like the well-equipped, safetyconscious, fashion conscious equestrian
has numerous styles to choose frombased on this small sample.
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NATRCStudent Loan
Program
Student loans are available up to$5,000 per person per year, at
the discretion of the NATRC Nation-al Board of Directors, after properapplication has been submitted.
Preference will be given to afull-time student who has been amember of NATRC or whose familyhas been an active member for atleast three years. Consideration willalso be given to a student or a stu-dent’s family who has been an ac-tive member of NATRC for less thanthree years but more than sixmonths.
A loan will be made based up-on financial need, scholasticachievement, and character of theapplicant as determined by the Stu-dent Loan/Scholarship Committee.
A loan is to be repaid in month-ly installments with an annual inter-est rate of 3% charged on that loan,beginning not later than six monthsfollowing graduation or when therecipient ceases to be a full-timestudent.
For an application, contact theNATRC Executive Director [email protected], or downloadNATRC Student Loan Application.
Please complete the form inWord or as an interactive PDF andsubmit via email to the NATRC Ex-ecutive Director at [email protected].
—Denny Emerson
22 Hoof Print / Winter 2018 / 19
Concussions are rather bewildering.Not only do you not know what
happened, everyone else is panicked tosee you knocked out and potentiallyhurt. I am relating my story to increaseawareness of what can happen andwhat we should do in this type of emer-gency.
My last ride of the season turnedout a little different than planned. HelenSmith, Sarah Rinne and I had anuneventful trip down to Bell Cow Lakeby Chandler, Oklahoma. We were plan-ning on a low-key, well-run event.
Saturday was perfect ridingweather, not too cold, with just enoughwind to make P&R recoveries easy.The judges saw us on the trails butcaused no holdups. My mare, Kenna,was full of herself, but was okay withother horses coming and going.
Sunday, I looked forward toanother day just like Saturday. Aftertrot-out, every-one was hang-ing aroundwaiting to timeout. Then therewas a loosehorse movingtowards ourgroup. A fewriders hoppedoff their horsesright away.Someone hadonce told methat it’s safer tostay on a horsethan risk gettingtrampled. Stillevery situationis unique. Thenthe loose horsestarted to run
faster towards us. Just as I was think-ing about getting off, Kenna buckedand spun. As I was falling, I was think-ing how happy I was that Helen hadlent me her extra air vest since I did nothave the right tools to fix my own vest.
In my mind, I hit the ground andwas ready to pop back up. Strangely, Iinstead found myself still lying on theground surrounded by people. AlannaSommer, an ER nurse, had my neckand shoulders pinned down and toldme not to move. “What the heck?” Ireally did feel fine but confused.
Kris Hapgood (also a nurse) thentook charge. While Alanna stabilizedmy head and neck, Kris and others withmedical training (another nurse and anEMT) checked me out head to toe, thenlet me up easy. My helmet and air vestsaved me from major injuries.
Sarah held my arm as she led meback to the trailer. I knew people, Icould see trucks and trailers, but I hadno clue where I was in the camp-ground. As I was trying to think aboutthat, my trailer appeared on my leftside. I would have sworn it would be onthe right. “Weird!” Not only was mytrailer where I did not expect it, but myhorse was there unsaddled, blanketedand eating.
I still insisted I was fine, but every-one else decided I needed to bewatched. The P&R crew took me withthem. In the truck to the first P&R waswhen I was told I had been out for atleast two minutes! “No Way!” All sortsof things had happened that was newsto me. My horse bucking away, peopletrying to get to me without spooking
other horses,holding peo-ple’s hands,and my sayingI couldn’tbreathe. Luck-ily that wasdue to the airvest gettingtight when itimplodes.
Hangingout with peoplewas good.They talked tome. I guess Isounded ratio-nal enough. Afew other inju-ries were
showing up. Iknew I did not
want to sit down. My head hurt, but notbad. I improved enough that they let merecord incoming times for Open riders.Yeah! I could read a watch and writenumbers!
By the second P&R, I was check-ing online, looking to purchase a newhelmet. Mine was five years old andhad done its job. Alanna. later at camp,helped me ceremoniously throw itaway.
Our trip home the next day wasonce again uneventful with Sarah driv-ing, Helen working, and my complainingabout new sore muscles. A week later Iwas doing very well and very thankful itwas not worse.
Many thanks for all the assistance,well-wishes and hugs I received.Region 4 treated me like one of theirown. Extra thanks to all my rescuersand nurses, Helen for the vest, andSarah for taking care of me. Next timeyou see me, I will have a new blue hel-met and my own vest.
Save the Day
Good Friends andProtective
Devices
by Mary Hanson
Mary, assisted by Alanna, throwsaway her damaged helmet.
Photo by Sarah Rinne, with permission
Helmet InformationIt is rare to see a NATRC riderwithout a helmet, here are remind-ers:
● Always look for am ASTM/SFIapproved helmet.
● Try on helmets. Different brandsfit different shaped heads.
● Fit should be snug, not tight. Theharness should fit so you feel iton your throat when you openyour mouth. The helmet shouldsit two finger widths above youreyebrows.
● Most helmets have productiondates. Check that date at leastonce a year.
● Plan to replace your helmet everyfive years as the materials canbreakdown from use, the ele-ments, and minor hits.
● Always replace a helmet after anaccident. The interior can have acrack without showing on theoutside.
● Click here for more information on helmet safety.
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Rule Changes Accepted – November 10, 2018(Except for the section headings, the changes in the rules are in bold font.)
SECTION 1 - GENERALA. Membership
1. Any person interested in the purposes of this organization may be eligible for membership upon proper application and payment of the required dues.a. Yearly Membership
(1) Adult Competing Membership: Any person 18 years of age or over. (2) Junior Competing Membership: Any person under the age of 18 as of the beginning of the ride year.(3) Family Competing Membership: A household of one or two adults and children under the age of 18 as of January 1.(4) Associate Membership: Any firm, partnership, group, or any other business sufficiently interested in the promotion of the horse and
horseback riding, upon proper application and the annual payment of dues.(4) Supporting Membership: Any person 18 years of age or over. A supporting member is only eligible for individual ride awards if non-mem-
ber rider fee is paid at the ride, and is only eligible for year-end and mileage awards if adult competing membership fee difference is paidbefore the end of the ride year.
(5) Fan Membership: Any person of any age. An adult fan member is only eligible for individual ride awards if non-member rider fee is paid atthe ride, and is only eligible for year-end and mileage awards if adult competing membership fee difference is paid before the end of theride year. A junior fan may convert to a junior competing membership at no additional charge but must notify the NATRC office of thisintent before the end of the ride year.
b. Lifetime Membership(1) Single Lifetime Membership: Any person of any age.(2) Family Lifetime Membership: A household of one or two adults at time membership is obtained and any children under the age of 18 as of January 1.
2. Each membership, except lifetime, shall be for a period of 12 months commencing January 1 each year regardless of the month in which paymentof dues is received. All membership fees are due on January 1 each year. Each membership, except lifetime, shall be for a period of 12 months.Membership fees are due on the individual membership renewal date each year.
3. Each adult competing, supporting and single lifetime membership is entitled to one vote. Each family competing and family lifetime membership is entitledto two votes.
ONLY NATRC MEMBERS (INDIVIDUAL, FAMIY AND LIFETIME) ADULT COMPETING, FAMILY COMPETING, JUNIOR COMPETING AND LIFETIME MEM-BERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR YEAR-END AND MILEAGE AWARDS. (SEE SECTION 9)
SECTION 2 – SANCTIONED RIDES AND CLINICSA. Rides
1. Sanctioninga. A competitive ride which has been officially sanctioned by the North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) may consist of one, two or all divisions as
provided for in Section 4. (A ride offering a Novice Division must also offer a Competitive Pleasure Division).5. Scheduling
a. Rides scheduled for the same weekend shall be at least 250 miles apart in order to be sanctioned. A Leisure Division-only ride may be excepted.
SECTION 3 – MANAGEMENT OF RIDESB. Ride Officials
2. Judges: A sanctioned ride, with the exception of Leisure Division (See Section 6D), must have at least two judges, one equestrian and one veterinarian.
SECTION 4 – DIVISIONS, CLASSES AND ELIGIBILITYA. Divisions
2. Novicea. A ride offering a Novice Division must also offer a Competitive Pleasure Division.Paragraphs b - f now become a - e.d. Classes
(1) This division in horse may be divided into Heavyweight, Lightweight and Junior Classes or Senior (combined Heavyweight & Lightweight)and Junior Classes as defined in Section 4 B.
(1) This division will offer Heavyweight, Lightweight and Junior Classes in horse as defined in Section 4 B.3. Competitive Pleasure
a. May be offered alone but must be offered if Novice Division is offered.Paragraphs b - e now become a - dd. Classes
(1) This division will offer Adult (combined Heavyweight & Lightweight) Heavyweight, Lightweight and Junior Classes as defined in Section 4 B.(2) This division will offer identical classes in horsemanship as offered in horse.
4. Leisurea. Must be offered as a Type B ride.b. Age of horses: Horses entered in this division must be at least 48 months of age.
(1) Registered horses are considered 48 months of age as of actual foaling date on registration papers.(2) Unregistered horses are considered of eligible age when the central and intermediate permanent incisors have erupted and are in wear as
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d. Pace(1) The average pace for a ride in this division shall be in the range of 3-4.5 miles per hour; and when determining the timing of the ride, man-
agement must consider, among other relevant factors: weather, terrain, season of the year and footing on the trail.(2) “Riding time” used to compute the pace shall not include P&R stop(s).
e. Classes(1) This division will offer Adult and Junior Classes as defined in Section 4 B.(2) This division will offer identical classes in horsemanship as offered in horse. For purposes of awards, the horse and horsemanship
scores will be combined for team awards. Horse and rider will compete as a team, with their combined scores used to determine placingrecognition.
5. Additional divisions may be added at the discretion of the board of directors.B. Classes
3. Juniorb. Juniors may compete in Open, Competitive Pleasure or Novice Division Heavyweight or , Novice Lightweight, or Senior Classes if weight require-
ments are met. Juniors may compete in Open Heavyweight or Open Lightweight Classes if weight requirements are met.4. Senior, Region 1A only (See Section 10 for year-end awards for Region 1A): The Novice Division may be divided into Heavyweight, Lightweight
and Junior Classes or into Senior and Junior Classes at the discretion of management.4. Adult: (Leisure Division only) riders age 18 or over who do not meet the Junior criteria as defined in Section 4 B. There are no weight require-
ments.5. Weigh In6. Helmets
C. Distance Only (DO) (not in competition)5. A horse may participate DO in any class or division only if the rider also enters DO in horsemanship.6. In Leisure Division, horse and rider both must enter DO since they are scored and placed as a team.7. One-day option: only available if both horse and rider are riding DO.
a. The DO team has the option of riding one or two days of an ‘A’ CTR. When choosing to ride one day only, the team must ride the first day, or at ridemanagement’s discretion, they may start the second day. A DO rider must notify ride management of their intent not to ride a second day after postride examination, but before 8:00p.m. To start on the second day, the second day’s ride distance must also meet ‘B’ ride minimum requirements.
Following paragraphs renumbered.
SECTION 5 – THE RIDEB. Stabling
3. The stabling options used provided by CTR management and/or the CTR facility must be available to all competitors in a division.4. Competitors in the Leisure Division are excluded from stabling judging.5. Stabling options not allowed during competition as primary containment: …6. Stallions: …
E. Hoof Protection/ Leg Protection 4. Horses in the Leisure Division may compete with or without boots (e.g. splint boots, bell boots) and/or the use of any temporary types of hoof
protection.J. Timing and Time Penalty Points
10. In the case of an emergency/extenuating circumstance where a competitor’s assistance is required, ride management and/or judges may agree tocredit part or all of time lost to the assisting competitor’s maximum time.
SECTION 6 - JUDGINGB. Veterinary Judging: Judges shall not discriminate against any animal due to conformation or type as long as the animal performs satisfactorily. Horses are to be
evaluated on the following three criteria: condition, soundness and trail ability/manners. Leisure Division does not have to adhere to these scoring catego-ries.
C. Horsemanship Judging: Riders are to be evaluated on grooming (of the horse), in-hand presentation, tack & equipment, trail equitation, trail care, trail safety &courtesy, and stabling. These criteria are divided into percentage categories for scoring relative value. Leisure Division does not have to adhere to thesescoring categories.
D. Leisure Division. Horses will be evaluated on trail ability and manners. Riders will be evaluated on equitation and partnership with the horse. Safetymay be scored.1. A veterinary judge is not required.2. There will be a minimum of one P&R recovery reading taken during the day’s ride.3. Judges may be sourced from the approved Leisure Division Judges List or the standard list. An NATRC-approved veterinary judge may serve as
the full judge for this division.4. This division is exempt from stabling evaluation.5. There are no shoeing, hoof protection or leg protection restrictions. Horses in the Leisure Division may compete with or without boots (e.g. splint
boots, bell boots) and/or the use of any temporary types of hoof protection.6. There will be a maximum of five observations per ride.
Former paragraphs D-G become numbers as E-H.
SECTION 9 – AWARDSA. Ride Awards
1. A sanctioned ride having an Open, Competitive Pleasure and Novice Division will offer Lightweight, Heavyweight, and Junior Classes in horse and horse-manship.
2. A sanctioned ride having Novice and Competitive Pleasure Divisions will offer the identical classes in horsemanship as offered in horse.2. Each division shall include first through sixth place in each horse class offered and in each horsemanship class offered, with the exception of Leisure Divi-
sion as noted below. (Continued on page 25)
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3. Horse and horsemanship scores for Leisure Division will be added together to determine placing teams for both Adult and Junior Classes. Firstthrough tenth place teams in both classes will be awarded recognized.
4. The horses with the highest total points scores from the Open, Competitive Pleasure & Novice Divisions shall be the recipients of the Open, CompetitivePleasure & Novice Sweepstakes Awards.
B. Annual Awards1. General
f. Horses receiving annual awards must be ridden by a member during the ride year of NATRC riders who have a current competing membership atthe end of the ride year.
g. Riders receiving annual awards must be members during the ride year of NATRC have a current competing membership at the end of the rideyear.
h. A non-member or a non-competing member joining NATRC as a competing member at any time during the ride year in which he/she has competedin a ride will start to accumulate points from the first ride ridden the that year. (For exceptions see Section 9 B2a(3), B2c(5), B2e(5), B2g(5)).
2. National Awardsa. PRESIDENT’S CUP (National Sweepstakes Champion): This award will be presented annually to the overall high point horse in the Open Division.
(4) A rider must be a current NATRC competing member prior to the start of a ride for the ride to be credited.c. BEV TIBBITTS GRAND CHAMPION (High Average) AWARD: This award is presented to the Open Division horse with the highest average score rather
than the highest number of points.(5) A rider must be a current NATRC competing member prior to the start of a ride for the ride to be credited.
e. JUNIOR GRAND CHAMPION (Junior High Average Horse): This award is presented to the Open Division horse ridden by a junior which has the highestaverage score rather than the highest number of points.(5) A rider must be a current NATRC competing member prior to the start of a ride for the ride to be credited.
g. COMPETITIVE PLEASURE GRAND CHAMPION (High Average) HORSE AWARD: This award is presented to the Competitive Pleasure Division horsewith the highest average score rather than the highest number of points.(5) A rider must be a current NATRC competing member prior to the start of a ride for the ride to be credited.
k. COMPETITIVE PLEASURE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: In the Competitive Pleasure Division a horse shall be declared a National Champion when allthe following requirements are met within the first 12 rides officially started in the same year. For ride count, points, and first or second placings,(3) Accumulated 75 points (60 points for Juniors).
n. HIGH POINT COMPETITIVE PLEASURE HORSE: Points shall be credited to horses for the purposes of determining annual high score point awards ineach Competitive Pleasure Class, (i.e., HWT, LWT, JR), first through sixth place. Only the first 12 rides officially started will count. Type A rides countas 1 ride. Type B rides count as ½ ride. The horse and rider will be considered officially started when timed out on the first day of the ride.
o. HIGH POINT COMPETITIVE PLEASURE HORSEMANSHIP: Points shall be credited to riders for the purposes of determining annual high score pointawards in each Competitive Pleasure Class, (i.e., HWT, LWT, JR), first through sixth place. Only the first 12 rides officially started will count. Type Arides count as 1 ride. Type B rides count as ½ ride. The horse and rider will be considered officially started when timed out on the first day of the ride.
3. Regional Awardsa. Team Awards
(1) These regional awards are given for combined horse and horsemanship.(2) All points for rides in which the same horse and rider combination competed, will be added together and the placings determined by the most points.(3) Leisure Division does not qualify for nationally sponsored team awards.
b. Regional Championships(1) These awards are given for horse and for horsemanship in all divisions and classes (See Section 4), first through sixth place.(2) Will be awarded annually on the basis of points awarded within the designated region of the horse and rider (See Section 1 B5).(3) Leisure Division is only eligible for regional combination awards.
C. Point Distribution4. The Open Sweepstakes winner will receive points equal to the highest points awarded in any of the three Open Classes. The Novice Sweepstakes
winner will receive points equal to the highest points awarded in any of the three Novice Classes. The Open, Competitive Pleasure and NoviceSweepstakes winners will receive the highest points possible based on the number of starters in the largest class of their respective division.
5. The Sweepstakes winner will receive points, in addition to other points won for horse, as follows: 3 points for a Type AA ride, 2 points for a Type A, one pointfor a Type B.
TYPE B RIDE – Leisure Division Number of startersPLACE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
1st 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 12nd 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 13rd 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 14th 7 6 5 4 3 2 15th 6 5 4 3 2 16th 5 4 3 2 17th 4 3 2 18th 3 2 19th 2 110th 1C** ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½
D. Cumulative Mileage Awards:1. Mileage will count as defined in this mileage table:
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The usual rule change schedule hasbeen to introduce new proposals in
February, adjust wording in July, andmake final approval in November. Thesethree phases occur during national boardof director meetings held during thosemonths. Accepted changes are thenincorporated for the ride year that beginsimmediately.
This year especially raised concernsover the tight timing between theNovember meeting and the first event ofthe new ride season the followingweekend. There are many things to checkwhen new rules are accepted and mergedinto the existing Rule Book, which thenmust be reprinted. There are forms tochange or introduce, manuals to update,questions to answer, RMS items to edit,membership applications to revise, and somuch more.
Volunteers work almost around theclock from the time they travel back homefrom the meeting on Sunday until ridecheck-in for the first event on Friday to tryto get everything ready andcommunicated. It is extremely difficult, if
not impossible, to have items go throughthe required revisions and checks for finalpublication in that time frame.
Because of the reasons above, weneed to move the rule change processearlier in the schedule to allowappropriate implementation time.Proposed rule changes will now besubmitted in November. We will look overthe proposals and adapt wording duringthe national board meeting held during thenational convention, typically in Februaryor March. The proposed changes will thenbe sent out to the membership to lookover and discuss with the regions’national board representatives. At the Julynational board meeting, rule changes willbe voted on for final acceptance for thefollowing ride year.
For the 2020 ride year, theOperation NATRC DevelopmentCommittee and its subcommittees haveput a lot of thought and effort into thewishes of our membership and our future,and they proposed rule changes at therecent November national board meeting.Due to the exciting concepts we have to
consider, we decided not to acceptadditional rule proposals while weconsider these broader changes.
Rule Change Schedule
DIVISION AA A B Open 90 60 30 Novice n/a 40 20
Competitive Pleasure n/a 40 20 Leisure n/a n/a 10
2. 1000-Mile Horse: This award is presented to horses completing 1000 miles.a. Mileage in Open, Novice and Competitive Pleasure Divisions will count as follows: Open: Type AA ride=90 miles, Type A ride=60 miles, Type
B ride=30 miles; Novice and Competitive Pleasure: Type A ride=40 miles, Type B ride=20 miles.Former paragraphs b – e become numbered as a - d
3. Rider: Mileage chevrons in increments of 250 miles will be awarded to riders.a. Mileage in Open, Novice and Competitive Pleasure Divisions will count as follows: Open: Type AA ride=90 miles, Type A ride=60 miles, Type
B ride=30 miles; Novice and Competitive Pleasure: Type A ride=40 miles, Type B ride=20 miles.Former paragraphs b – d become numbered as a – c
4. Mileage medallions will be …
SECTION 10 – REGION 1A AWARDSB. Annual/Year-end Awards
2. National Awardsa. National Championship: …
(2) Accumulated 36 points.b) When classes are combined for the purpose of establishing points, the points earned by the same horse and rider must be from the
same class (Heavyweight or Lightweight) in which the horse was entered at the ride. Points from one weight class cannot be com-bined with those earned in a different weight class during any given three-year period. If the rider is no longer age-eligible, pointsearned as a Junior during the applicable three-year period can be applied to the new adult weight class.
c) When the entire Open Di…b. National Championship: In the Competitive Pleasure Div …
(2) Accumulated 36 points.b) When classes are combined for the purpose of establishing points, the points earned by the same horse and rider must be from the
same class (Heavyweight or Lightweight) in which the horse was entered at the ride. Points from one class cannot be combined withthose earned in a different class during any given three-year period. If the rider is no longer age-eligible, points acquired as a Juniorduring the applicable 3-year period can be applied to the new adult class.
c) When the entire Competitive …
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NATRC National BOD Minutes November 9-10, 2018, Kansas City, Missouri
CALL TO ORDER by Vice Presi-dent Shari Parys, 4:02 p.m.,November 9, 2018. Reconvened 8a.m., November 10, 2018.ROLL CALL. Jamie Dieterich,Mary Jo Malone, Bob Insko, BillWingle, Kay Gunckel, GayleMuench, Alice Perryman, EstherDiaguila, Shari Parys and MaryHanson. Sarah Rinne, ExecutiveDirector. R4 Alternate ElaineSwiss, John Zeliff, Carolyn Mills,Operation NATRC DevelopmentCommittee members, Ruth Mes-imer, Honorary and AppreciationChair and Patsy Conner, SanctionChair/Historian, Mary Anna Wood,guests. Angie Meroshnekoff andBill Moore arrived late (flightdelays).MINUTES. July 14, 2018. Hansonmoved to accept the minutes asrecorded. Insko seconded.Motion approved.PRESIDENT’S REPORT. Reportfiled. Meroshnekoff talked aboutkeeping an open mind regardingthe business at hand and thechange that needs to happen. Weneed to move forward.EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’SREPORT. Rinne. DevelopmentCommittee work presented to theNBOD.SECRETARY/TREASURER’SREPORT. Muench. We are ontrack for what we said we weregoing to spend. Operation NATRCmarketing expenses are coming inand being paid for in accordancewith the budget. Revenue andexpenses are coming in asexpected. Malone moved toaccept the report as presented,Gunckel second. Motionapproved.BY-LAWS & RULES. Parys. RULECHANGE PROPOSALS FOR2018:• Supporting Membership/Fan
Membership – Motion by Win-
gle, seconded by Gunckel.Motion carried.
• Region 1A Adjustment – Mo-tion by Dieterich, secondedby Wingle. Motion carried.
• Any Day DO – Motion by Win-gle, seconded by Perryman.Motion carried.
• Stabling – Motion by Diagui-la, seconded by Hanson. Mo-tion carried.
• Good Samaritan – Motion byDieterich, seconded by Win-gle. Motion carried.
• Sweepstakes – Motion by Di-eterich, seconded by Perry-man. Motion carried.
• CP Division Weight Class Split- Motion by Moore, secondedby Hanson. Dieterich,Meroshnekoff, Malone andInsko opposed. Motion car-ried.
• Juniors/Reduced Points for NC– Motion by Insko, secondedby Wingle. Motion carried.
• Remove Requirement of CPwhere Novice is offered. Per-ryman made a motion to car-
ry forward as written.Diaguila seconded. Motioncarried.
• R1A National AwardsOpen/CP – Motion by Moore,seconded by Wingle to ac-cept the amended proposal.Motion carried.
• C Ride/Leisure Division – Mo-tion made by Hanson to ap-prove the proposal withamended wording, secondedby Wingle. Motion carried.
Muench moved the four ridescurrently open in RMS beexempt from the increase inrider fees, second by Insko.Motion carried.Meroshnekoff stated we need tolook at changing how we presentrule proposals. Introduction of therule proposals in November, word-ing adaptation in February/Marchwith final vote in July would allowmore time for implementation andprinting of the Rule Book. Dieterichstated we need to adjust the notifi-cation policy (currently required topost 45 days prior to vote in HoofPrint) to posting (Continued on page 28)
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online at least 45 days prior tovote. Meroshnekoff stated this is agood time to transition the process.Motion to change the notifica-tion policy made by Insko, sec-onded by Perryman. Motioncarried.CLINIC SANCTION. Linda Clay-ton. Report filed. Several success-ful clinics held in 2018. Dieterichstated we need to vote on whetherto continue funding the $100refund for insurance for two ridesper region. Moved by Diaguila tocontinue the reimbursement,seconded by Gunckel. Motioncarried.RULES INTERPRETER REPORT.Wingle. 44 rides. 34 reports havebeen received. There were 19+accident reports received. A com-mon problem with several areas isthe lack of cell service to call forhelp. Wingle noticed that many ofthe accident reports are vague,which makes it challenging todetermine preventative measuresfor accidents. We need some fol-low up procedures to make contactwith involved parties. Average holdtimes were down to ten minutes.SAFETY REPORT. Swiss. Ournonprofit status is based on safetyand education with horses. Swisshad an article in Hoof Print aboutaccident reports and how to com-plete them. We have not beenreporting horse injuries to nationalif veterinary care was required. Ahorse injury should be reported ifveterinary care was required afteran accident (not a general injury orcolic). Looking at trends of whenaccidents occur and preventivemeasures for the future.E-NEWS. Jean Green. Reportfiled. Several E-News have beenpublished regarding upcomingrides each month and otherevents. Green has requested to bereplaced for managing E-News.MARKETING. Dieterich/Bev Rob-erts. Report filed. Dieterichinquired if we need to maintain our
membership with Back CountryHorsemen. Hanson brought uppotential benefits of belonging toELCR also. Membership in bothapproved. New marketing special-ist Lori Beck hired in October.BUSINESS MODEL AND MEA-SUREMENTS. Muench. Reportfiled. We’ve seen a bounce inmembership and hypothesizes thatit is due to the free memberships.It does look like there is more con-version. Per the ride and riderchart, the number of rides is down,as we’ve had some cancellationsthis year for a variety of reasons.The total number of riders isaround 1,200 which is also signifi-cantly down. Futures discussedduring Development Committeepresentations.SPONSORSHIP REPORT. Parys.Parys asked about Riding Ware-house raffle ticket sales. A couplehave sold out. Talking to sponsorswith new enthusiasm for futurechanges and growth.MEDIA ADVISORY. Dieterich.Report filed. Dieterich stated theHoof Print deadline isNovember15. Dieterich moved to
renew Laurie Knuutila’s contractfor Hoof Print editor, secondedby Gunckel. Motion carried. Diet-erich will work on the next issueand the convention issue, but thenshe needs someone else to take iton.POLICY & PROCEDURE. Dieter-ich. Report filed. No changes toaddress.FOUNDATION. Patsy Conner.Report filed. Wayne Hyatt had for-mally resigned, and Lory Wallswas asked by the foundation boardto be an outside director. Outsidedirectors are supposed to be stag-gered three year terms. Motion byDieterich to formally approveLory Walls, second Malone.Motion carried. Other outsidedirectors are Conner and LaurieDiNatale. Board members on thefoundation are traditionally thesenior members from each region.Motion by Dieterich to elect thesenior director to the foundationboard, seconded by Gunckel.Motion carried. Patsy Conner isup for re-election as an outsidedirector. Motion by Meroshnekoffto re-elect Conner, seconded by
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4-H Junior RiderYear End High Point Award:
Just for Juniors
Are you a 4-H member? Know some-one who is? Encourage your friends todo competitive trail rides. They andyou can compete against each otherto win NATRC’s 4-H Junior RiderYear-End High Point Award.
To be eligible is simple. Just com-pete in any division, nominate your-self, and prove that you are a 4-Hmember! Here are the specifics:
1 ) The award goes to the high pointhorse and high point rider regard-less of the rider’s division.
2 ) Your self-nomination must occurbefore the end of the ride year,which is the second Sunday in No-vember. (For 2019, that will be No-vember 10th.)
3 ) You must (a) be an NATRC com-peting member, (b) send an emailto Sarah Rinne, [email protected],stating that you are a 4-H member,and (c) have your 4-H leader alsosend Sarah an email verifying thatyou are a 4-H member.Additionally, in a number of states
(Colorado is one example), 4-H nowrecognizes competitive trail as anactivity that qualifies as a 4-H mem-ber’s project. How cool is that?! A formto use for documentation at the ride isavailable here or contact Sarah Rinne,[email protected].
Questions?Contact Cindy Keen,[email protected]
Chair, Riders and Juniors Committee
Moore. Motion carried.HISTORIAN REPORT. Conner.We still do not have the historicalboxes from Denise Roberts, JoanThrogmorton’s daughter. Dieterichsaid there is a Region 1 memberwho is willing to pick up the boxesand bring them to Reno in March.Perryman said she can bring theboxes back from Reno and getthem to Conner for scanning andarchiving.PROTEST. Lori Allen. No protestsfiled.SOCIAL MEDIA. Jonni Jewell. Noreport filed.RIDERS & JUNIORS. Cindy Keen.No report filed.NATIONAL DRUG TESTING. KimMurphy. No report filed.TRAIL ADVOCACY & GRANTS.Hanson, report filed. Back CountryHorsemen of Kansas applied for a$500 grant, and it was approvedfor Big Hill Lake. The work wascompleted as stated, and anNATRC ride will be held there nextweekend. Restoring Public LandsAct and the Recreation not RedTape bills have been introduced.There is no status yet, but Hansonwill track them as they will be help-ful to our members working withpublic lands. The national horsetrail conference became a localPhoenix event.STUDENT LOAN & SCHOLAR-SHIP. Gunckel. No new applica-tions for loans or scholarships.
HALL OF FAME. Rinne. No appli-cants at this time.INSURANCE. Rinne. Workerscomp policy and ARG policiesrenewed.VETERINARY DRUG COMMIT-TEE. Mike Peralez, DVM. Reportfiled. Dr. Peralez reviewed therequest of adjusting the drugappendices to allow Omeprazole.The committee recommendationwas to not allow it, as it goesagainst the philosophies of NATRCand our drug rule.EDUCATION REPORT. Dieterich.Bev Roberts has been able to takemany things off of her plate and isable to start work on the Rider’sManual. Dieterich has been doinga great deal of time one on onewith prospective judges discussingjudging, reflections and answeringquestions. Current education ismainly focused on education ofnew judges.MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT &RETENTION. Included in Develop-ment Committee reports.JUDGES COMMITTEE REPORT.Kim Cowart/Pam Hess. Reportfiled. Dieterich stated there are twoprovisional judges that need to bevoted on for formal approval. TheJudges Committee recommendedDr. Susan Dent for approval as aveterinary judge. Muench made amotion to approve, seconded byMoore. Motion carried. TheJudges Committee recommendedLin Ward for approval as a horse-manship judge, Gunckel made a
motion to approve, seconded byWingle. Motion carried. Workingon more consistency. Revision ofthe judges’ tests is in progress forboth vet and horsemanship.SANCTION REPORT. Conner.Discussed the form she’s using.Missing sanctions were broughtup; some rides weren’t listing cor-rect sanction ride types.PLANNED & CHARITABLE GIV-ING. Swiss. Reminded people of“In lieu of flowers” option. Swisswill work forward on a template forestate planning.MANAGEMENT REPORT. Han-son. Ride Man- (Continued on page 30)
○ Rider # visible at all times○ Don’t crowd others○ Don’t approach other groups too
quickly○ Maintain at least one horse length
between horses○ Pass with permission, at a walk
○ After passing, move on to create aquiet pocket
○ Wait for next horse/rider atobstacle/ gate/ etc.
○ Be careful not to spook others withyour actions
Quick Tips -What Judges Are Looking For…
Trail Safety & Courtesy
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agement Facebook group wascreated and has generated gooddiscussion. She suggests it be anopen group, rather than closed asthere is little discussion that wouldbe regarded as private. Needshelp getting that established. Han-son said managers like electronicEquisure forms. Ruth Mesimernoted that there is no acknowl-edgement of receipt of insuranceapplications.BREED ORGANIZATION/AHA.Insko. Report filed. Insko is attend-ing the convention for AHA nextweek. Other CTR organizationshave horses submitted for distanceawards but not NATRC. Insko willdraft an article for Hoof Print abouthow distance fits into AHA. Diagu-ila asked Insko to include how toapply for the awards.HONORARY & APPRECIATIONAWARDS. Mesimer. Report filed.Motion by Moore to accept allnominations for regional appre-ciation awards, Wingle sec-onded. Motion carried. Motionby Moore to accept 2018national award recipients, sec-onded by Hanson. Motion car-ried.ANNUAL POINTS DATA & REC-OGNITION. Andrea Rogers/Rinne.Report filed. Data work is goingsmoothly and audits in progress.ELECTRONIC MEETINGS. Rinne.ZOOM meetings have been addedto the online meeting options tosupport Operation NATRC.CONVENTION AND NATIONALAWARDS 2019. Malone. March7-8-9, 2019. Convention held inconjunction with AERC nationalconvention. NATRC Region 2 issponsoring the Friday night enter-tainment. Hotel link will be avail-able shortly on the website but canbe accessed through the AERCsite now. We will have an NATRCbooth in the vendor section, andwe will need people to work thebooth.
• REGIONAL REPORTS. R1,Dieterich, six rides, with “C”ride clinics at five of them. Lotsof enthusiasm around them. Ifit weren’t for Angie, we’d havefew rides since Angie put onthree.
• R2, Malone, two of the threerides in the past month. Con-vention plans moving along.
• R3, eight rides for the season.Hurting in Novice riders.Burned out ride managers, try-ing to bring in new managers.Doing a most improved Novicerider award in the region.
• R4, Perryman, eight rides thisyear, ridership up in the 40’sthe last few rides. Five rideshad a “C” ride. Regional con-vention is Feb 15 at ParrieHaynes. Looks like nine ridesfor next year. Prepping for na-tional convention in San Anto-nio for 2020.
• R5, Moore, 13 rides and sever-al clinics. Conducted a trailmaster clinic and will work totrain more future managers atR5 convention. Looking like 12rides for next season.
• R6, Parys, tough year for R6,ended up with only six rides.Struggling for riders and work-ing to change that. New presi-dent, John Zeliff, has beenworking hard to bring backpast rides and ride managersand bring along new ones.
RESOLUTION(S). Moore statedthe resolution must document thatit’s being adopted due to a state ofemergency. A resolution is a stateof action. It needs to be clear thatthe resolutions for considerationare in direct response to the needfor action in the best interest of theorganization – to revitalize andreestablish financial viability.Meroshnekoff. Separation of theresolution into two parts. Technol-ogy recommendations, marketingrecommendations, membershipstructure (and enhanced member
benefits), online library, LeisureDivision (C Ride) and accompany-ing rule changes and adjustments,and ride flow recommendations tobe in the section part for formalapproval. Move ride flow recom-mendations and ride/new competi-tion structure and awardsrecommendations to the secondpart for conceptual approval pend-ing affirmative feedback from themembership. A survey will be con-ducted to get broader feedback.Moved by Moore to approve firstsection but the ride flow andride structure and awards besubject to feedback from mem-bership as quickly as reason-ably possible for resolve by yearend. Seconded by Diaguila.Motion carried.Election of directors, Merosh-nekoff, Muench, Kudra alternate,Stuckey alternate. R2 and R3director elections are extendedand will be voted in on December29, 2018. Election of officers,Meroshnekoff (President), Parys(Vice President), Muench (Trea-surer) nominated. Moore movedto accept the current board andofficers by acclamation, sec-onded by Perryman. Motion car-ried. Meroshnekoff will create anational elections chair that willhandle contact with regions.A Zoom meeting for the boardscheduled for December 29, 2018at 1:00 p.m. central time toapprove Regions 2 and 3 directorappointments, review member sur-vey results and determine concep-tual approval of ride structure andawards recommendations.Shared BOD amount for Novem-ber 10, 2018 is $392.75.Meeting adjourned.Minutes on file at the NationalOffice.Next meeting to be March 7, 2019,at the Grand Sierra Resort, Reno,NV.
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"COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDING -Experience what you andyour horse can achieve!"
VolunteersAuthor unknown
Many will be shocked to findWhen the day of judgement nears
That there's a special place in heavenSet aside for volunteers.
Furnished with big recliners,Satin couches and footstools,
Where there's no committee chairman,No eager team that needs a coach,
No bazaar and no bake sale.
There will be nothing to staple,Not one thing to fold or mail.
Telephone lists will be outlawed,But a finger snap will bring
Cool drinks and gourmet dinners,And rare treats fit for a king.
You ask, "Who'll serve theseprivileged few
And work for all their worth?'Why, all those reaped the benefitsAnd not once volunteered on earth.
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Dehydration is one of thecompetitive distance
horse’s biggest enemies.Water and electrolytes are lostthrough sweat, respiration,urine and feces. When thewater intake doesn’t keep upwith the losses, the tissues ofthe body and the blood losewater, and the horse becomesdehydrated. Losses of as littleas 3 to 4% (3-4% loss of bodyfluid) can adversely affect per-formance. Various readings,including MM (mucous mem-branes), CRT (capil-lary refill time), andST (skin tenting)taken throughout theride are indicators ofthe horse’s hydrationstatus.
Skin Tenting:Pinching the skin atthe point of the shoul-der (tenting) and see-ing how long it takesto bounce back to itsnormal state is oneway to measurehydration. Normallythis skin returns tonormal right away. Ina severely dehydratedhorse, it can take sev-eral seconds. By thetime dehydration isreflected in delayedskin tenting, the horsemight have alreadylost as much as 5% ofits body fluid. Otherthings can affect skin
tenting. For example, the skinof an older horse is not aselastic and will be slower toreturn, so it’s good to knowwhat’s normal for your horse.
Mucus Membranes andCapillary Refill Time: As theblood becomes thicker withdehydration, it can’t transportoxygen to the tissues as effi-ciently. The mucous mem-branes of the gums are goodindicators of tissue perfusionwith oxygen. Normal gums are
pink and moist. As the horsebecomes dehydrated, thegums dry out, and the colormay become pale or, in moresevere conditions, muddy or
blue. Capillary refill time ismeasured by the time it takesfor the color (blood) to returnafter pressing on the gums withthe thumb. This normallyreturns in 1 to 2 seconds, andCRT longer than 3 secondscan indicate severe dehydra-tion.
Gut Sounds: During sus-tained exercise, blood is pref-erentially taken from theintestinal circulation to themuscles (for work) and skin (to
dissipate heat). As thishappens, intestinalactivity decreases,food becomes stag-nant, fluids are notabsorbed as well, andcolic can be the result.Dehydration exagger-ates this response.
These indicatorsof hydration are moni-tored during the ride.As these valueschange for the worse,the horse loses points.The more fit horsehandles the stress ofthe ride better and willhave fewer changesfor the worse in thesevalues. These valuesare not only a meansof evaluating horsesduring competition, butmore importantly, theyenable you and theveterinary judge tokeep track of the wel-fare of your horse.
Remember to provide salt in some form to your horseat a ride. Pink Himalayan salt on a rope is a fun,practical product.
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Region 1
How to read these results:Ride Type: AA=3 day, A=2 day, B1=1 day Sat, B2=1 day Sun / 1st # = Horse’s Placing / 2nd # = Rider’s PlacingCO = Completion Only / P = Pulled / DO = Distance Only / DQ = Disqualified / a = finished out of the ribbons
The official record source for ride results is the NATRC national office. Results published here may be subject to audit.
Jackson ForestSummer - A
August 18-19, 2018 Total Riders: 16Region 1 CAChairperson: Meroshnekoff, SteveVet Judge 1: Ostrowski, StephanieHorsemanship Judge 1: Walls, LorySweeps Open Horse Spantik Maj /
Niderost, Natalie - 94Sweeps Nov Horse: Rocket /
Fansler, Aubrey - 62CP Combo: Dundee's Playboy Bunny /
Berwyck, Robyn
Open Heavyweight1 / 1 Amiraborr / Boicelli, GeneP / P Stealth Knight / Boicelli, Victoria
Open Lightweight1 / 1 Desert Reinbeau Meroshnekoff, AngieP / P CR Sierra Sunrise Stidolph, DonnaOpen Junior1 / 1 Spantik Maj / Niderost, Natalie
Novice Junior1 / 1 Rocket / Fansler, Aubrey2 / 2 HM Raina Bo / Monlux, Anais
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 1 Dundee's Playboy Bunny / Berwick, Robyn2 / 2 NHR Bravo / Christiansen, Sheila3 / 5 Pop Star / Cannon, Linda4 / 4 Cledith's Driver / Skoog, Kris5 / 3 Pistol Pete DF / Armer, JeanP / P OM El Sharav / Dillard, AshleyP / P Bodacious Tailfeathers / Lieberknecht, KayP / P OM El Shakeeb Dream / Dillard, Joe
Competitive Pleasure Junior1 / 1 Desert Whiskey / Cichocki, Claire
Jackson ForestSummer - B1
August 18, 2018 Total Riders: 3Region 1 CAChairperson: Meroshnekoff, SteveVet Judge 1: Ostrowski, StephanieHorsemanship Judge 1: Walls, LorySweeps Nov Horse: Lucky Eddie /
Kelly, Chesney - 96
Novice Lightweight1 / 1 Circle H Glen Livit / Winans, Michelle
Novice Junior1 / 1 Lucky Eddie / Kelly, Chesney2 / 2 Mogley / Diamond, Katharine
Jackson ForestSummer - B2
August 19, 2018 Total Riders: 3Region 1 CAChairperson: Meroshnekoff, SteveVet Judge 1: Ostrowski, StephanieHorsemanship Judge 1: Walls, LorySweeps Nov Horse The Rose Prince /
Londerville, Kristen - 99
Novice Heavyweight1 / 1 Pipi / Pilgrim, Maria
Novice Lightweight1 / 1 The Rose Prince / Londerville, Kristen2 / 2 Sadie 8 / Travers, Susan
Round Valley - ASeptember 29-30, 2018 Total Riders: 11Region 1 State CAChairperson: Boicelli, GeneVet Judge 1: Burnham, LeroyHorsemanship Judge 1: Ward, LinSweeps Open Horse: Desert Reinbeau /Meroshnekoff, Angie - 95CP Combo: Desert Whiskey /Cichocki, Claire
Open Heavyweight1 / 1 Amiraborr / Boicelli, Victoria
Open Lightweight1 / 1 Desert Reinbeau / Meroshnekoff, AngieP / P CR Sierra Sunrise / Stidolph, Donna
Open Junior1 / 1 Spantik Maj / Niderost, Natalie
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 3 Cledith's Driver / Skoog, Kris2 / 1 Bodacious Tailfeathers / Lieberknecht, Kay3 / 4 Hot Midnight / Taniguchi, Trisha4 / 2 Pistol Pete DF / Armer, JeanP / P Pop Star / Cannon, LindaP / P NHR Bravo / Christiansen, Sheila
Competitive Pleasure Junior1 / 1 Desert Whiskey / Cichocki, Claire
Round Valley - BSeptember 29, 2018 Total Riders: 7Region 1 CAChairperson: Boicelli, GeneVet Judge 1: Burnham, LeroyHorsemanship Judge 1: Ward, LinSweeps Nov Horse: The Rose Prince /Londerville, Kristen - 98
Novice Heavyweight1 / 1 Pipi / Pilgrim, MariaNovice Lightweight1 / 1 The Rose Prince / Londerville, Kristen2 / 2 Sadie 8 / Travers, SusanP / P Silverados Black Lace / Hagen, Christine
Novice Junior1 / 2 Lucky Eddie / Kelly, Chesney2 / 1 Abishagg / Monlux, Anais3 / 3 Rocket / Fansler, Aubrey
34 Hoof Print / Winter 2018 / 19
Region 1, continued
How to read these results:Ride Type: AA=3 day, A=2 day, B1=1 day Sat, B2=1 day Sun / 1st # = Horse’s Placing / 2nd # = Rider’s PlacingCO = Completion Only / P = Pulled / DO = Distance Only / DQ = Disqualified / a = finished out of the ribbons
The official record source for ride results is the NATRC national office. Results published here may be subject to audit.
Fall Fiesta - AOctober 13-14, 2018 Total Riders: 17Region 1 CAChairperson: Meroshnekoff, SteveVet Judge 1: Dent, SusanHorsemanship Judge 1: Dieterich, JamieSweeps Open Horse: Desert Reinbeau / Meroshnekoff, Angie - 97Sweeps Nov Horse: Rocket /
Fansler, Aubrey - 95CP Combo: Desert Whiskey / Cichocki, Claire
Open Lightweight1 / 1 Desert Reinbeau / Meroshnekoff, Angie
Open Junior1 / 1 Spantik Maj / Niderost, Natalie
Novice Junior1 / 2 Rocket / Fansler, Aubrey2 / 1 Abishagg / Monlux, Anais
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 4 Dundee's Playboy Bunny / Berwick, Robyn2 / a OM El Nairobi / York, Debbie3 / 1 OM El Shakeeb Dream / Dillard, Joe4 / 2 OM El Sharav / Dillard, Ashley
5 / 3 Hot Midnight / Taniguchi, Trisha6 / 6 Pop Star / Cannon, Lindaa / a Bindi / Kinoshita, Liza / a Cledith's Driver / Skoog, Krisa / a MK Vangouh / York, Rona / 5 NHR Bravo / Christiansen, Sheilaa / a Pistol Pete DF / Armer, JeanDO / DO Solaris / Hughes, Sandy
Competitive Pleasure Junior1 / 1 Desert Whiskey / Cichocki, Claire
Fall Fiesta - B1October 13, 2018 Total Riders: 2Region 1 CAChairperson: Meroshnekoff, SteveVet Judge 1: Dent, SusanHorsemanship Judge 1: Dieterich, JamieSweeps Nov Horse: TWS Comanche /
Smeding, Lettie - 94
Novice HeavyweightDQ / DQ TA Reenoire Dancer /
Smeding, Hendrik
Novice Lightweight1 / 1 TWS Comanche / Smeding, Lettie
Fall Fiesta - B2October 14, 2018 Total Riders: 2Region 1 CAChairperson: Meroshnekoff, SteveVet Judge 1: Dent, SusanHorsemanship Judge 1: Dieterich, JamieSweeps Nov Horse: Pipi / Pilgrim, Maria - 96
Novice Heavyweight1 / 1 Pipi / Pilgrim, Maria
Novice Junior1 / 1 Lucky Eddie / Kelly, Chesney
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Region 2
How to read these results:Ride Type: AA=3 day, A=2 day, B1=1 day Sat, B2=1 day Sun / 1st # = Horse’s Placing / 2nd # = Rider’s PlacingCO = Completion Only / P = Pulled / DO = Distance Only / DQ = Disqualified / a = finished out of the ribbons
The official record source for ride results is the NATRC national office. Results published here may be subject to audit.
Boyd RanchAdventure Gala - A
October 20-21, 2018 Total Riders: 16Region 2 AZChairperson: Johnson, KimVet Judge 1: Ormond, CarolHorsemanship Judge 1: Sims, JerrySweeps Open Horse: Desert Reinbeau / Meroshnekoff, Angie - 98Sweeps Nov Horse: Echo Affirmed /
Glover, Elizabeth - 97.5CP Combo: Pride's College Boy / Bray, Sherrie
Open Heavyweighta / 1 BJ Studmuffin J / Bingham, Kerry
Open Lightweight1 / 1 Desert Reinbeau / Meroshnekoff, Angie2 / 2 Sea Dragon / Walls, Lory
4 / 3 Sugar Daddie / Smith, TerriP / P BR Elusive Flame / Jarrett, Cheryl
Novice Heavyweight1 / 2 Syd / Thurman, Terri2 / 3 AM Air Raid Siren / Patriquin, Laura3 / 1 Lite Night / Steenman, HelenP / P Kestane Bey / Hendershot, Asligul
Novice Lightweight1 / 1 Echo Affirmmed / Glover, Elizabeth
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 1 Pride's College Boy / Bray, Sherrie2 / 2 Levi 2 / Morgan, Dayna3 / 5 Dunit in the Paint / Evans, Carol4 / 3 Patient Laddie / Malone, Mary Jo5 / 4 Smokey Sedona / Kafka, KarenP / P Curiosa CR / O'Brien, Wava
Boyd RanchAdventure Gala - B
October 20, 2018 Total Riders: 2Region 2 AZChairperson: Johnson, KimVet Judge 1: Ormond, CarolHorsemanship Judge 1: Sims, JerrySweeps Nov Horse Pipi / Pilgrim, Maria - 94
Novice Heavyweight1 / 1 Pipi / Pilgrim, MariaP / P Night Hawk / Noake, Sharon
RAHA Rally-ANovember 3-4, 2018 Total Riders: 6Region 2 CAChairperson: Insko, MargieVet Judge 1: Gunckel, KayHorsemanship Judge 1: Sims, JerrySweeps Open Horse: Desert Reinbeau / Meroshnekoff, Angie - 98Sweeps Nov Horse: Lite Night /
Steenman, Helen - 87CP Combo: Smokey Sedona / Kafka, Karen
Open Lightweight1 / 1 Desert Reinbeau / Meroshnekoff, Angie
Open Junior1 / 1 Spantik Maj / Niderost, Natalie2 / 2 Desert Whiskey / Cichocki, Claire
Novice Heavyweight1 / 1 Lite Night Steenman, Helen
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 2 Smokey Sedona / Kafka, Karen2 / 1 Patient Laddie / Malone, Mary Jo
RAHA Rally - B1November 3, 2018 Total Riders: 6Region 2 CAChairperson: Insko, MargieVet Judge 1: Gunckel, KayHorsemanship Judge 1: Sims, Jerry
Sweeps Open Horse: Sea Dragon /Walls, Lory - 91
Sweeps Nov Horse: Kentucky Count /Burry, Carolyn - 87
Open Lightweight1 / 1 Sea Dragon / Walls, Lory
Novice Heavyweight1 / 1 Kentucky Count / Burry, Carolyn2 / 2 Callahan's New Beginning / Clark, CurtisDO / DO Buenos Aires Love Affair /
Siderman, LisaP / P Lady 9 / Nevarez, DeAnne
Novice LightweightDO / DO Stonewall's Northern Smoke /
Lee, Trenna
RAHA Rally - B2November 4, 2018 Total Riders: 3Region 2 CAChairperson: Insko, MargieVet Judge 1: Gunckel, KayHorsemanship Judge 1: Sims, JerrySweeps Open Horse: Sea Dragon /
Walls, Lory - 96Sweeps Nov Horse: Jazz 9 / Burns, Melanie - 95
Open Lightweight1 / 1 Sea Dragon / Walls, Lory
Novice Heavyweight1 / 1 Willow 8 / Burns, Randy
Novice Lightweight1 / 1 Jazz 9 / Burns, Melanie
36 Hoof Print / Winter 2018 / 19
Region 3
How to read these results:Ride Type: AA=3 day, A=2 day, B1=1 day Sat, B2=1 day Sun / 1st # = Horse’s Placing / 2nd # = Rider’s PlacingCO = Completion Only / P = Pulled / DO = Distance Only / DQ = Disqualified / a = finished out of the ribbons
The official record source for ride results is the NATRC national office. Results published here may be subject to audit.
Island In The SkyAugust 4-5, 2018 Total Riders: 32Region 3 COChairperson: Feazell, Juleen; Garrett BettyVet Judge 1: Emond, BoydHorsemanship Judge 1: Connor, PatsySweeps Open Horse: Turnner's Wild Card / Ward, Lin - 97Sweeps Nov Horse: Okie Proud /
Beyerle, Tammy - 97CP Combo: Copper's Comet /
Cumberworth, Cathy
Open Heavyweight1 / 3 BJ Studmuffin J / Bingham, Kerry2 / 2 Gen's Rockin Shadow / Ward, Jim3 / 1 Foxhaven's Medicine Man /Morgan, WilliamP / P Mariah 3 / Wingle, Bill
Open Lightweight1 / 3 Turnner's Wild Card / Ward, Lin2 / 4 VA Caradelle / Reynolds, Margaret3 / 6 Rushcreek Darline / Clark, Hannah4 / 2 Eduardo el Negrito Knight / Wingle, Diane5 / 5 Pride's Miss Sam's Son / Brooker, Natalie6 / 1 Sugar Daddie / Smith, Terri
Novice Heavyweight1 / 1 Moonshine Blues / Schoenecker, Kevin2 / 3 Cer Ciquala Ameir / Roberts, Gary3 / 2 Santa Fe Red White and Blue / Brown, JuliaP / P Casey 8 / Palmer, MicheleP / P Pushin' Colors of Chance / Wickes, LoriP / P Jethro / Rice, PamP / P Hollywood Dreamgirl / Albert, LeighAnn
Novice Lightweight1 / 1 Okie Proud / Beyerle, Tammy
2 / 5 Echo Affirmmed / Glover, Elizabeth3 / 3 Santa Fe's Copper Glimmer /
Hines, Cynthia4 / 4 Maggiez Irish Blessing / Skerl, Michele5 / 2 Rushcreek Daisy / Matthews, Lindsay6 / 6 Zeppelin / Hager, Scarlett
Novice Junior1 / 2 Cheyenne 15 / Nix, Maya2 / 1 Not a chance / Vanpoollen, Sydney
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 2 Young Gun Last / Dandy, Donna2 / 3 Levi 2 / Morgan, Dayna3 / 1 Copper's Comet / Cumberworth, Cathy4 / 5 Bo 8 / Guthrie, Jan5 / 4 Rockin Sylver Splash / Bonham, Kat6 / 6 Regala de la Estrellas / Marquardt, Dianaa / a 4K Black Powder / Arnett, Leona
Chokecherry Canyon - ASeptember 22-23, 2018 Total Riders: 28Region 3 NMChairperson: Smith, Lonnie/Cumberworth, BillVet Judge 1: Emond, BoydHorsemanship Judge 1: Sims, JerrySweeps Open Horse: Sugar Daddie /
Smith, Terri - 96Sweeps Nov Horse: Anna's Rhett Butler / Grabbe, Susan - 93CP Combo: Levi 2 / Morgan, Dayna
Open Heavyweight1 / 2 Gen's Rockin Shadow / Ward, Jim2 / 3 BJ Studmuffin J / Bingham, Kerry3 / 4 Foxhaven's Medicine Man /
Morgan, William4 / 1 Mariah 3 / Wingle, Bill
Open Lightweight1 / 2 Sugar Daddie / Smith, Terri2 / 4 Turnner's Wild Card / Ward, Lin3 / 3 Desert Reinbeau / Meroshnekoff, Angie4 / 1 Eduardo el Negrito Knight / Wingle, Diane5 / 5 Echo Affirmmed / Glover, ElizabethP / P BR Elusive Flame / Jarrett, Cheryl
Novice Heavyweight1 / 1 Anna's Rhett Buttler / Grabbe, Susan2 / 2 Marla / Ryan, DanielP / P Pushin' Colors of Chance / Wickes, Lori
Novice Lightweight1 / 4 Corona Sunflower / Ryan, Erin2 / 2 Ra Zil Abask / Ryan, Amanda3 / 3 MacaRoaniReina / Junkermann, Jordan4 / 5 Rushcreek Daisy / Matthews, Lindsay5 / 1 Zeppelin / Hager, Scarlett
Novice Junior1 / 1 Not a chance / Vanpoollen, SydneyP / P Fickering Glory Yankee / Wickes, Avery
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 4 Levi 2 / Morgan, Dayna2 / 3 Cheri's Gypsy Traveler /
Westmoreland, Cheri3 / 2 Young Gun Last / Dandy, Donna4 / 1 Billie D Gem / Kahn, Jessica5 / a Bo 8 / Guthrie, Jan6 / 6 Copper's Comet / Cumberworth, Cathya / 5 4K Black Powder / Arnett, Leona
Competitive Pleasure Junior1 / 1 Desert Whiskey / Cichocki, Claire
Chokecherry Canyon - BSeptember 22, 2018 Total Riders: 5Region 3 NMChairperson: Smith, Lonnie/Cumberworth, BillVet Judge 1: Emond, BoydHorsemanship Judge 1: Sims, JerrySweeps Nov Horse: Pistolero /
Wiltshire, Diane - 97
Novice Heavyweight1 / 1 Pistolero / Wiltshire, Diane
Novice Lightweight1 / 2 Bugsy / Vanpoollen, Kirt2 / 3 Rock / Farmer, Jane3 / 1 Dazzling Jasmine / Dowd, VictoriaP / P Reminisant Dance / Fitzpatrick, Sena
Colorado TrailSeptember 8-9, 2018 Total Riders: 26Region 3 COChairperson: Overholt, DeeVet Judge 1: Gunckel, KayHorsemanship Judge 1: Cowart, KimSweeps Open Horse: Rushcreek Darline /
Clark, Hannah - 99Sweeps Nov Horse: Joey 7 /
Donaldson, Tammy - 96CP Combo: Young Gun Last / Dandy, Donna
Open Heavyweight1 / 3 BJ Studmuffin J / Bingham, Kerry2 / 1 Gen's Rockin Shadow / Ward, Jim3 / 2 Mariah 3 / Wingle, Bill4 / 4 Khasta Beaujalais DT / Bishop, Stephen
P / P Foxhaven's Medicine Man /Morgan, William
Open Lightweight1 / 3 Rushcreek Darline / Clark, Hannah2 / 4 Sugar Daddie / Smith, Terri3 / 2 Eduardo el Negrito Knight / Wingle, Diane4 / 1 Turnner's Wild Card / Ward, Lin5 / 5 VA Caradelle / Reynolds, Margaret
Novice Heavyweight1 / 2 Anna's Rhett Buttler / Grabbe, Susan2 / 4 Moonshine Blues / Schoenecker, Kevin3 / 3 Hollywood Dreamgirl / Albert, LeighAnn4 / 1 MacAlister / Martin, Cathy
Novice Lightweight1 / 2 Joey 7 / Donaldson, Tammy
2 / 1 Okie Proud / Beyerle, Tammy3 / 3 Zeppelin / Hager, Scarlett4 / 4 Felix 2 / Martin, Allie5 / 5 Rushcreek Daisy / Matthews, Lindsay
Novice Junior1 / 1 Not a chance / Vanpoollen, Sydney
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 2 Young Gun Last / Dandy, Donna2 / 3 Levi 2 / Morgan, Dayna3 / 1 Dakota Cole / Olson, Calleen4 / 4 Rockin Sylver Splash / Bonham, Kat5 / 5 Regala de la Estrellas / Marquardt, DianaP / P Cheri's Gypsy Traveler /
Westmoreland, Cheri
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Region 3, continued
How to read these results:Ride Type: AA=3 day, A=2 day, B1=1 day Sat, B2=1 day Sun / 1st # = Horse’s Placing / 2nd # = Rider’s PlacingCO = Completion Only / P = Pulled / DO = Distance Only / DQ = Disqualified / a = finished out of the ribbons
The official record source for ride results is the NATRC national office. Results published here may be subject to audit.
Caballo Canyon - AOctober 27-28, 2018 Total Riders: 27Region 3 NMChairperson: Bingham, KennethVet Judge 1: Gunckel, KayHorsemanship Judge 1: Conner, PatsySweeps Open Horse Eduardo el Negrito Knight / Wingle, Diane - 98Sweeps Nov Horse Hershey 5 /
Adair, Amelia - 97CP Combo: Billie D Gem / Kahn, JessicaOpen Heavyweight1 / 2 Gen's Rockin Shadow / Ward, Jim2 / 3 BJ Studmuffin J / Bingham, Kerry3 / 4 Marla / Ryan, Daniel4 / 1 Mariah 3 / Wingle, Bill
Open Lightweight1 / 4 Eduardo el Negrito Knight / Wingle, Diane2 / 2 Sugar Daddie / Smith, Terri3 / 3 Turnner's Wild Card / Ward, Lin
4 / 1 BR Elusive Flame / Jarrett, Cheryl5 / 5 Ra Zil Abask / Ryan, Amanda
Open Junior1 / 1 Not a chance / Vanpoollen, Sydney
Novice Heavyweight1 / 2 Anna's Rhett Buttler / Grabbe, Susan2 / 1 Wilma / Harvey, Alicia
Novice Lightweight1 / 2 Hershey 5 / Adair, Amelia2 / 4 Dino 2 / Hager, Scarlett3 / 1 Rushcreek Daisy / Matthews, Lindsay4 / 3 MacaRoaniReina / Junkermann, JordanP / P Echo Affirmmed / Glover, Elizabeth
Novice Junior1 / 1 Dazzle 2 / Harvey, KimberP / P Saint Patrick / Wilson, Caydance
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 1 Billie D Gem / Kahn, Jessica2 / 6 Levi 2 / Morgan, Dayna3 / 4 Cheri's Gypsy Traveler /
Westmoreland, Cheri4 / 5 Copper's Comet / Cumberworth, Cathy5 / 3 Jack Said Take It EZ / Sumner, Susie6 / a Solid Country Gold Skye / Conne, Lindaa / 2 Young Gun Last / Dandy, Donnaa / a Regala de la Estrellas / Marquardt, Diana
Caballo Canyon - BOctober 27, 2018 Total Riders: 1Region 3 NMChairperson: Bingham, KennethVet Judge 1: Gunckel, KayHorsemanship Judge 1: Conner, Patsy
Novice LightweightDO/ DO Proud Mary's Rolling Commotion / Simons, Sandie
Grassland Gamble - AOctober 20-21, 2018 Total Riders: 26Region 4 TXChairperson: Edmondson, CherylVet Judge 1: Dent, SusanHorsemanship Judge 1: Green, JeanSweeps Open Horse Giacomo /
Muench, Fran - 98Sweeps Nov Horse: Rock Creeks Royal Pepper/ Jones, Holly - 96CP Combo: Vino Que Jewel / Rogers, Becky
Open Heavyweight1 / 2 Tezuby / Jewell, Jonni2 / 4 Razmataz DBA / Bass, Carla Jo3 / 3 Gen's Rockin Shadow / Ward, Jim4 / 1 Wish Upon a Star / Hapgood, Kris
Open Lightweight1 / 3 Giacomo / Muench, Fran
2 / 4 Wildfire Storm / Miller, Dolly3 / a Halcon / Queen, Kelly4 / a Nchantedprincevaliant / Mettes, Cynthia5 / 1 Moonshadow 2 / Galliher, Teresa6 / a VA Caradelle / Reynolds, Margareta / 5 Turnner's Wild Card / Ward, Lina / 6 Eduardo el Negrito Knight / Wingle, Dianea / 2 Silver Valley Tate / Rinne, Sarah
Novice Heavyweight1 / 1 Aspen's Bejeweled / Fearing, Donna2 / 2 Buddy 18 / Miller, Jim J.
Novice Lightweight1 / 1 Rock Creeks Wild Pepper / Jones, Holly2 / 3 Ricky 3 / Swindle, Levona3 / 2 Freedom's Apache Sam / Hoxie, Kathy
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 4 TA Kaiser / Prusak, Deanne2 / 1 Vino Que Syrah / Rogers, Becky
3 / 6 KTM Midnight Star / Hanson, Mary4 / 5 Jose's Royal Gold / Martin, Amy5 / a Peaches 3 / Koontz, Susan6 / 2 Tribute to America / Roberts, Beverlya / 3 Moon's Movin' Out / Sommer, Alanna
Competitive Pleasure Junior1 / 1 Molly 9 / Steele, Hannah
Grassland Gamble - BOctober 20, 2018 Total Riders: 2Region 4 TXChairperson: Edmondson, CherylVet Judge 1: Dent, SusanHorsemanship Judge 1: Green, JeanCP Combo: NH Muscats Jewel / Swiss, Elaine
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 1 NH Muscats Jewel / Swiss, Elaine2 / 2 Emma 4 / Gentilini, Adriana
Region 4Wimberley Wayfarer - ASeptember 15-16, 2018 Total Riders: 26Region 4 TXChairperson: Swiss, ElaineVet Judge 1: Riddick, KerriHorsemanship Judge 1: Daniel, DoannaSweeps Open Horse: Nchantedprincevalie /
Mettes, Cynthia - 96Sweeps Nov Horse: Ricky 3 /
Swindle, Levona - 94.5CP Combo: Jose's Royal Fold / Martin, Amy
Open Heavyweight1 / 2 Regal ET / Muench, Gayle2 / 1 Razmataz DBA / Bass, Carla JoP / P Silvern Idol / Lowell, Barbara
Open Lightweight1 / 1 Nchantedprincevaliant / Mettes, Cynthia2 / 3 Moonshadow 2 / Galliher, Teresa3 / 4 Wildfire Storm / Miller, Dolly4 / 2 Giacomo / Muench, Fran
Novice Heavyweight1 / 1 KMA Ali Gator / Spell, David2 / 3 Balagon / Perryman, Michael3 / 2 Buddy 18 / Miller, Jim JP / P Emma 4 / Gentilini, Adriana
Novice Lightweight1 / 2 Ricky 3 / Swindle, Levona2 / 3 Colt McGuire / Griffin, Terri3 / 4 Rock Creeks Wild Pepper / Jones, Holly4 / 5 Freedom's Apache Sam / Hoxie, Kathy5 / 1 WC Xpresso Xceptshahn /
Weinstein, Arden
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 4 Jose's Royal Gold / Martin, Amy2 / 1 Vino Que Syrah / Rogers, Becky3 / a Big Cat / Leatherwood, Cynthia4 / 2 WH Picos Cozmic / Brodersen, Shirley5 / 6 Flash Black / Liebman, Cara6 / 5 TA Kaiser / Prusak, Deannea / 3 Moon's Movin' Out / Sommer, Alannaa / a Tribute to Liberty / Perryman, AliceP / P Heirlixir / Garlitz, Roger
Competitive Pleasure Junior1 / 1 Molly 9 / Steele, Hannah
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Region 4, continued
How to read these results:Ride Type: AA=3 day, A=2 day, B1=1 day Sat, B2=1 day Sun / 1st # = Horse’s Placing / 2nd # = Rider’s PlacingCO = Completion Only / P = Pulled / DO = Distance Only / DQ = Disqualified / a = finished out of the ribbons
The official record source for ride results is the NATRC national office. Results published here may be subject to audit.
Bell Cow Rendezvous - ANovember 3-4, 2018 Total Riders: 35Region 4 OKChairperson: Broderson, PhilipVet Judge 1: Morris, NatalieHorsemanship Judge 1: Newton, NormaSweeps Open Horse: Wish Upon a Star /Hapgood, Kris - 100Sweeps Nov Horse: Balagon /
Perryman, Michael - 98CP Combo: Vino Que Serah / Rogers, Becky
Open Heavyweight1 / 4 Wish Upon a Star / Hapgood, Kris2 / 5 Razmataz DBA / Bass, Carla Jo3 / 2 Tezuby / Jewell, Jonni4 / 1 L.L.Remington / Marston, Marilyn5 / 3 Gen's Rockin Shadow / Ward, Jim6 / 6 Mariah 3 / Wingle, BillP / P WB Barbie / Gardiner, Wendye
Open Lightweight1 / a Turnner's Wild Card / Ward, Lin2 / 3 Giacomo / Muench, Fran3 / 4 Eduardo el Negrito Knight / Wingle, Diane4 / 2 VA Caradelle / Reynolds, Margaret5 / a Moonshadow 2 / Galliher, Teresa6 / 5 EZ Rocket WH / Stucky, Marlaa / 6 Focus Jessie / Smith, Helen
a / 1 Halcon / Queen, Kellya / a Wildfire Storm / Miller, Dolly
Novice Heavyweight1 / 3 Balagon / Perryman, Michael2 / 1 Aspen's Bejeweled / Fearing, Donna3 / 2 Emma 4 / Gentilini, Adriana
Novice Lightweight1 / 2 Rock Creeks Wild Pepper / Jones, Holly2 / 1 Ricky 3 / Swindle, Levona3 / 5 Cheyenne Fancy CTA / Flint, Kimberlee4 / 3 Freedom's Apache Sam / Hoxie, Kathy5 / 4 WC Xpresso Xceptshahn /Weinstein, Arden
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 3 Vino Que Syrah / Rogers, Becky2 / 2 Jose's Royal Gold / Martin, Amy3 / 1 Tribute to America / Roberts, Beverly4 / a Vandamere III / Perryman, Alice5 / 4 Moon's Movin' Out / Sommer, Alanna6 / 5 Rowdy Rooster / Murphy, Kimberlya / a NH Muscats Jewel / Swiss, Elainea / 6 Peaches 3 / Koontz, SusanDO / DO Princess Dina / Payne, DebbieP / P KTM Midnight Star / Hanson, Mary
Competitive Pleasure Junior1 / 1 Molly 9 / Steele, Hannah
Bell Cow Rendezvous - BNovember 3, 2018 Total Riders: 7Region 4 OKChairperson: Broderson, PhilipVet Judge 1: Morris, NatalieHorsemanship Judge 1: Newton, NormaCP Combo: Ruf Muffalena / Galliher, Lisa
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 1 Ruf Muffaleana / Gallery, Lisa2 / 2 TA Kaiser / Prusak, Deanne3 / 5 WW Moonshines K Girl / Kincade, Charles4 / 4 Moonshine Dusted Gal / Kincade, Trudy5 / 3 Coldcreek Leah / Wyant, BrendaP / P Rubys Lily of a Gem / Munson, Hannah
Competitive Pleasure Junior1 / 1 Jewels Playboy / Harris, Brinlee
Region 5Ride The Edge - ASeptember 8-9, 2018 Total Riders: 26Region 5 TNChairperson: Tolbert, WayneVet Judge 1: Dent, SusanHorsemanship Judge 1: Diaguila, EstherSweeps Open Horse: Norman /
Moore, William - 93Sweeps Nov Horse: Taylor Swift /
Cox, Rebekah - 95CP Combo: Appalachian Spring / Moss, Linda
Open Heavyweight1 / 3 Norman / Moore, William2 / 4 Goodnight's Masterpiece / Clayton, Gary3 / 2 Windstorm Clay / Mitchell, Tommy4 / 1 By the Grace of God / Whitehead, Victoria5 / 5 Willow 6 / Kurtz, Robin6 / 6 Hreta / Bass, Patricia
Open Lightweight2 / 2 Gray Squirrel / Smith, Marcel3 / 1 JC Bronsin's Blue Jay / Nauditt, LisaP / P Terradocs Oconee Belle / Kudra, SallieNote: At Vet Judge's discretion, no 1st place was awarded in Open Lwt
Novice Heavyweight1 / 1 Taylor Swift / Cox, Rebekah2 / 2 Ace 7 / Bortz, Kathy3 / 4 Jimmy Ray / Jones, Kathy4 / 5 Dolly 2 / Boles, Debbie5 / 3 TJ 2 / Gray, Kristen6 / 6 Show Me The Money / Laws, KarenDO / DO Ruby 8 / Talbert, Ben
Novice LightweightCO / CO Comanche 2 / Pero, Caroline
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 2 Appalachian Spring / Moss, Linda2 / 1 Dawson / Moore, Cassidy3 / 5 Jiminy Cricket / Mulligan, Jennifer4 / 4 Papa's Alabama Express / Lucas, Patty5 / 3 Spirit of Spotted Alen / Keen, CindyCO / CO Lenox / Senecal, AnitaCO / CO Kimbra MT / Galbraith, LindaCO / CO DLC Roxies Peponita /Howard, MarshaP / P Pebbles 2 / Crews, Stephanie
Ride The Edge - BSeptember 8, 2018 Total Riders: 15Region 5 TNChairperson: Tolbert, WayneVet Judge 1: Dent, SusanHorsemanship Judge 1: Diaguila, EstherSweeps Nov Horse: Roany / Fields, Bobby - 96CP Combo: Mariah's Secret / Riley, Leigh
Novice Heavyweight1 / 2 Roany / Fields, Bobby2 / 1 Harley D / Jones, Paula 2
Novice Lightweight1 / 3 Generator's Gabriella / Peck, Laura2 / 2 Freedom Dancing with Rose /
Knecht, Elena3 / 1 Jacky B's Spanish Raider /
Humphreys, Kerri
Novice JuniorP / P O.H. Perfect Storm / Patterson, Blake
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 1 Mariah's Secret / Riley, Leigh2 / 6 Luna Girl / Rogers, Cynthia3 / 2 Marsaal AJF / Shanor, Kathy4 / 4 Blue Moon Maggie / Buttrey, Marlene5 / a Heart's Desire / Pegram, Sandy6 / a Merribelle Mist MHF / Dukes, Marya / 3 Traveler's Gray King / Findley, Marthaa / a Thee Vandal / Ostrowski, Stephaniea / 5 Mandella Bey / Chapman, Carolyn
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Region 5, continued
How to read these results:Ride Type: AA=3 day, A=2 day, B1=1 day Sat, B2=1 day Sun / 1st # = Horse’s Placing / 2nd # = Rider’s PlacingCO = Completion Only / P = Pulled / DO = Distance Only / DQ = Disqualified / a = finished out of the ribbons
The official record source for ride results is the NATRC national office. Results published here may be subject to audit.
Broxton Bridge - AOctober 6-7, 2018 Total Riders: 27Region 5 SCChairperson: Keen, CindyVet Judge 1: Ostrowski, StepjanieHorsemanship Judge 1: Jeffcoat, CheriSweeps Open Horse: Nchantedprincevalient / Mettes, Cynthia - 94Sweeps Nov Horse: Smart Cougar Lena / Schreiber, Mary - 100CP Combo: DLC Roxies Peponita /
Howard, Marsha
Open Heavyweight1 / 3 Roany / Fields, Bobby2 / 2 Goodnight's Masterpiece / Clayton, Gary3 / 1 By the Grace of God / Whitehead, Victoria4 / 4 Ruby 8 / Talbert, Ben
Open Lightweight1 / 3 Nchantedprincevaliant / Mettes, Cynthia2 / 1 JC Bronsin's Blue Jay / Nauditt, Lisa3 / 2 Impressive Red Rebel / Riley, Paula4 / 5 Rufio / Wall, Rebecca5 / 6 Livvy / Voyer, Janice6 / a Sargent Pepper Grady Ten /
Westeneind, Suzanne
a / 4 Country Roads / Nunn, MikaylaP / P Danamyte / Diaguila, Esther
Novice Heavyweight1 / 1 Bar Thunder / Schreiber, Gary
Novice Lightweight1 / 1 Smart Cougar Lena / Schreiber, Mary2 / 2 Mr Perpetuation / Price, BethCO / CO Alice / Kircher, Kasey
Novice Junior1 / 2 Poco Rio CL / Stanley, Janna2 / 5 Mick Jagger / Patisaul, Sierra3 / 3 Harley D / Edelstein, Kinsley4 / 1 Skeeter James / Lord, Olivia5 / 4 Spotted Alen's Finale / Lawrence, Anna
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 1 DLC Roxies Peponita / Howard, Marsha2 / 2 Spirit of Spotted Alen / Woodall, Courtney3 / 3 Lenox / Senecal, Anita4 / 5 Cruise Control / James, Trish5 / 4 Standing Ovation / Riddick, KeriDO / DO Stanley's Waylon / Tolbert, Wayne
Broxton Bridge - BOctober 6, 2018 Total Riders: 9Region 5 SCChairperson: Keen, CindyVet Judge 1: Ostrowski, StepjanieHorsemanship Judge 1: Jeffcoat, CheriSweeps Nov Horse: Delight's Amber Beauty / Cook, Olivia - 98CP Combo: Traveler's Gray King /
Findley, Martha
Novice HeavyweightP / P BeBe 2 / Stroh, John
Novice Lightweight1 / 3 Sage 7 / Sikes, Lisa2 / 2 Cotton 2 / Lacey, Joanna3 / 1 Scooter 4 / Haley, Glynnis
Novice Junior1 / 1 Delight's Amber Beauty / Cook, Olivia2 / 0 Sun Whizard Sami / Sharkey, Elizabeth
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 1 Traveler's Gray King / Findley, Martha2 / 2 Masked Caper / Hatcher, HannahCO / CO Roo 2 / Garnes, Sherry
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Kings Mountain - ASeptember 22-23, 2018 Total Riders: 19Region 5 SCChairperson: Ault, CarolVet Judge 1: Bridges, MichaelHorsemanship Judge 1: Cowart, KimSweeps Open Horse: By the Grace of God / Whitehead, Victoria - 78Sweeps Nov Horse: Ace 7 / Bortz, Kathy - 92CP Combo: Papa's Alabama Express /
Lukas, Patty
Open Heavyweight1 / 2 By the Grace of God / Whitehead, Victoria2 / 1 Goodnight's Masterpiece / Clayton, GaryCO / CO Jiminy Cricket / Mulligan, Jennifer
Open Lightweight1 / 1 Impressive Red Rebel / Riley, Paula2 / 2 Terradocs Oconee Belle / Kudra, Sallie
3 / 3 JC Bronsin's Blue Jay / Nauditt, Lisa
Novice Heavyweight1 / 4 Ace 7 / Bortz, Kathy2 / 2 Ace 6 / Garnes, Barry3 / 1 Rhea Sunshine / Lester, Kristi4 / 3 Sun Frost Flick / Fike, Connie
Novice Junior1 / 1 Poco Rio CL / Stanley, Janna
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 4 Papa's Alabama Express / Lucas, Patty2 / 5 Stanley's Waylon / Tolbert, Wayne3 / 3 Spirit of Spotted Alen / Keen, Cindy4 / 2 Roo 2 / Garnes, Sherry5 / 6 Dawson / Moore, Cassidy6 / a Lenox / Senecal, Anitaa / 1 Appalachian Spring / Moss, LindaP / P Heart's Desire / Pegram, Sandy
Kings Mountain - BSeptember 22, 2018 Total Riders: 6Region 5 SCChairperson: Ault, CarolVet Judge 1: Bridges, MichaelHorsemanship Judge 1: Cowart, KimSweeps Nov Horse: DHF Perfection's Special One / Hartness, Marilyn - 98CP Combo: Traveler's Gray King /
Findley, Martha
Novice Heavyweight1 / 1 Grace 7 / Pitts, Jeffrey
Novice Lightweight1 / 2 DHF Perfection's Special One /
Hartness, Marilyn2 / 1 Koweta Vicar / Hart, Julie3 / 3 Indy 3 / Alfredson, Angela
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Region 5, continued
How to read these results:Ride Type: AA=3 day, A=2 day, B1=1 day Sat, B2=1 day Sun / 1st # = Horse’s Placing / 2nd # = Rider’s PlacingCO = Completion Only / P = Pulled / DO = Distance Only / DQ = Disqualified / a = finished out of the ribbons
The official record source for ride results is the NATRC national office. Results published here may be subject to audit.
French Broad Classic - AOctober 20-21, 2018 Total Riders: 31Region 5 NCChairperson: Garnes, SherryVet Judge 1: Bridges, MichaelHorsemanship Judge 1: Tolbert, WayneSweeps Open Horse: Goodnight's Masterpiece / Clayton, Gary - 96Sweeps Nov Horse: Ace 7 / Bortz, Kathy - 99CP Combo: Papa's Alabama Express /
Lucas, Patty
Open Heavyweight1 / 2 Goodnight's Masterpiece / Clayton, Gary2 / 1 By the Grace of God / Whitehead, Victoria
Open Lightweight1 / 1 Impressive Red Rebel / Riley, Paula2 / 2 JC Bronsin's Blue Jay / Nauditt, Lisa3 / 3 Country Roads / Nunn, MikaylaP / P Terradocs Oconee Belle / Kudra, Sallie
Novice Heavyweight1 / 1 Ace 7 / Bortz, Kathy2 / 2 Taylor Swift / Cox, Rebekah3 / 3 TJ 2 / Gray, KristenP / P Scooter 5 / McGee, Carol
Novice Lightweight1 / 1 Jacky B's Spanish Raider /
Humphreys, Kerri2 / 2 PW-Alcach5 / Ramsey, PatrishaP / P Sterling 3 / Baccino, GabbyP / P Cimarron de Puerta / Goscha, CathyP / P Pure Country Windsong / Kula, CherylP / P Nirus Nez / Annis, Margie
Novice Junior1 / 2 Spotted Alen's Finale / Lawrence, Anna2 / 1 Poco Rio CL / Stanley, JannaP / P Baja / Willetts, Parker
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 5 Papa's Alabama Express / Lucas, Patty2 / 3 Finnigan / Rogers, Cynthia3 / 1 Mariah's Secret / Riley, Leigh4 / a Lenox / Senecal, Anita5 / a Dawson / Moore, Cassidy6 / 2 DLC Roxies Peponita / Howard, Marshaa / 6 Spirit of Spotted Alen / Keen, Cindya / a Jiminy Cricket / Mulligan, Jennifera / 4 Mandella Bey / Chapman, CarolynDO / DO Heart's Desire / Pegram, SandyP / P Kimbra MT / Galbraith, LindaP / P Magical Serinade / Miller, Sherri
French Broad Classic - BOctober 20, 2018 Total Riders: 9Region 5 State NCChairperson: Garnes, SherryVet Judge 1: Bridges, MichaelHorsemanship Judge 1: Tolbert, WayneSweeps Nov Horse: Once Upon a Time /
Brown, Amanda - 100
Novice Heavyweight1 Sundancers Comanchero / 1 Hajek, Donna2 / 2 Mia 2 Anderson, Megan
Novice Lightweight1 / 2 Once Upon A Time / Brown, Amanda2 / 4 Freedom Dancing with Rose /
Knecht, Elena3 / 1 Harley D / Lewter, Marge4 / 3 Mardi Gras Tuesday / Summers, Margaret5 / 5 Comets GoldOn Flash / Burrows, Pam
Novice Junior1 / 1 Memphis Squirrel / Pollock, Laurel
Competitive Pleasure AdultDO / DO Traveler's Gray King / Findley, Martha
Southern Trails - ANovember 3-4, 2018 Total Riders: 25Region 5 ALChairperson: Lucas, PattyVet Judge 1: Goldberger, NatalieHorsemanship Judge 1: Sherfesse, BillSweeps Open Horse: By the Grace of God / Whitehead, Victoria - 97Sweeps Nov Horse: Sidney El Rey /
Samuels, Alaina - 95CP Combo: Lenox / Senecal, Anita
Open Heavyweight1 / 2 By the Grace of God / Whitehead, Victoria2 / 1 Goodnight's Masterpiece / Clayton, Gary3 / 4 Norman / Moore, William4 / 3 Mystic 2 / Culligan, Lisa5 / 5 Classy 5 / Lester, Clay6 / 6 BeBe 2 / Stroh, JohnP / P Rhea Sunshine / Lester, Kristi
Open Lightweight1 / 2 Impressive Red Rebel / Riley, Paula2 / 1 Danamyte / Diaguila, EstherP / P JC Bronsin's Blue Jay / Nauditt, Lisa
Novice Heavyweight1 / 1 Sidney El Rey / Samuels, AlainaP / P Sun Frost Flick / Fike, Connie
Novice Lightweight1 / 1 Comanche 2 / Pero, CarolineP / P Missouri's Red Rose / Stevenson, Christine
Novice Junior1 / 1 Poco Rio CL / Stanley, Janna2 / 4 Storm Danger / Smith, Kallie3 / 3 Mick Jagger / Patisaul, Sierra4 / 6 Spotted Alen's Finale / Edelstein, Kinsley5 / 2 Skeeter James / Lord, Olivia6 / 5 Watermelon / Samuels, LoganP / P Echo 6 / Smith, Sadie
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 3 Lenox / Senecal, Anita2 / 1 Spirit of Spotted Alen / Keen, Cindy3 / 2 Sun Whizard Sami / Woodall, Courtney4 / 4 Dawson / Moore, Cassidy
Southern Trails - BNovember 3, 2018 Total Riders: 6Region 5 ALChairperson: Lucas, PattyVet Judge 1: Goldberger, NatalieHorsemanship Judge 1: Sherfesse, BillSweeps Nov Horse: Trinity 2 /
Jones, Michelle - 88CP Combo: Caesar / Tucker, Don
Novice Heavyweight1 / 2 Bree / Collins, Jordan2 / 1 Painted Dallas / Gosda, Renee
Novice Lightweight1 / 1 Trinity 2 / Jones, Michelle
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 1 Caesar / Tucker, Don2 / 2 Mariah's Secret / Riley, Leigh3 / 3 Mandella Bey / Chapman, Carolyn
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Region 6
How to read these results:Ride Type: AA=3 day, A=2 day, B1=1 day Sat, B2=1 day Sun / 1st # = Horse’s Placing / 2nd # = Rider’s PlacingCO = Completion Only / P = Pulled / DO = Distance Only / DQ = Disqualified / a = finished out of the ribbons
The official record source for ride results is the NATRC national office. Results published here may be subject to audit.
Indian Cave - ASeptember 29-30, 2018 Total Riders: 12Region 6 NEChairperson: Bohling, CherylVet Judge 1: Gunckel, KayHorsemanship Judge 1: Cowart, KimSweeps Open Horse: EZ Rocket WH /
Stucky, Marla - 100Sweeps Nov Horse: CC's Rex's Golden Rawhide/ Frederick, Cheryl - 94CP Combo: TA Kaiser / Prusak, Deanna
Open Heavyweight1 / 1 Roho Honoy Mocha WH / Zeliff, JohnP / P L.L.Remington / Marston, Marilyn
Open Lightweight1 / 3 EZ Rocket WH / Stucky, Marla2 / 1 Eduardo el Negrito Knight / Wingle, Diane3 / 2 VA Caradelle / Reynolds, Margaret4 / 4 Nchantedprincevaliant / Mettes, Cynthia
Novice Heavyweight1 / 2 CC's Rex's Golden Rawhide /
Frederick, Cheryl2 / 1 Willy Soprano / Wech, Kris
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 3 KS Bluestem Soldierette / Hanson, Dwight2 / 2 TA Kaiser / Prusak, Deanne3 / 1 Tribute to America / Roberts, Beverly4 / 4 Goodness Gracious / Childs, Maggie
Indian Cave - BSeptember 29, 2018 Total Riders: 1Region 6 NEChairperson: Bohling, CherylVet Judge 1: Gunckel, KayHorsemanship Judge 1: Cowart, KimSweeps Nov Horse PVA Light Nthe Storm /
Johansen, Kristen - 99
Novice Lightweight1 / 1 PVA Light Nthe Storm / Johansen, Kristen
PonyXpress atRock Creek - AAugust 25-26, 2018 Total Riders: 26Region 6 NEChairperson: Hanson, Mary; Vasa, TammyVet Judge 1: Gull, TamaraHorsemanship Judge 1: Newton, NormaSweeps Open Horse: Nchantedprincevalient / Mettes, Cynthia - 91Sweeps Nov Horse: CC's Rex's Golden Rawhide/ Frederick, Cheryl - 93CP Combo: Rush Creek Concho / Parys, Shari
Open Heavyweight1 / 1 L.L.Remington / Marston, Marilyn2 / 2 Regal ET / Muench, Gayle3 / 3 Roho Honoy Mocha WH / Zeliff, John4 / 4 Hope's Grace / Jakopak, MarkP / P Wish Upon a Star / Hapgood, KrisP / P IF Grey Mist / Jakopak, Summer
Open Lightweight1 / 3 Nchantedprincevaliant / Mettes, Cynthia2 / 2 VA Caradelle / Reynolds, Margaret3 / 1 EZ Rocket WH / Stucky, Marla
Open Junior1 / 1 Delcies Acasia / Jakopak, BohdanP / P SM Fire Dancer / Jakopak, Autumn
Novice Heavyweight1 / 3 CC's Rex's Golden Rawhide /
Frederick, Cheryl2 / 1 Badger Strikes Back / Rinne, Carisa3 / 2 CR AD Hailys Return / Chastain, ShannonP / P Kaluha / McNiff, SandraP / P Fiddler 2 / Gautier, Vickie
Novice LightweightP / P Derby / Norton, Moni
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 1 Rushcreek Concho / Parys, Shari2 / 4 Cito Mocha Raton / Cleveland, Trish3 / 5 Rushcreek Frontier / Smith, Helen
4 / 3 KS Bluestem Soldierette / Hanson, Dwight5 / 2 Tribute to America / Roberts, Beverly6 / 6 Goodness Gracious / Childs, MaggieP / P Cowboys Ginnin 160 / Stich, KayP / P Lethal Status / Ankersen, SharronP / P Pistol Annie / Dollarhide, Patti
PonyXpress atRock Creek - BAugust 26, 2018 Total Riders: 2Region 6 NEChairperson ; Hanson, Mary; Vasa, TammyVet Judge 1 ; Gull, TamaraHorsemanship Judge 1 ; Newton, NormaSweeps Nov Horse ; PVA Light Nthe Storm / Johansen, Kristen - 96
Open HeavyweightDO / D IF Grey Mist / Jakopak, Summer
Novice Lightweight1 / 1 PVA Light Nthe Storm / Johansen, Kristen
Jesse James Rideout - ASeptember 15-16, 2018 Total Riders: 31Region 6 MOChairperson: Zeliff, John; Nore, DavidVet Judge 1: Goldberger, NatalieHorsemanship Judge 1: Shanor, KathySweeps Open Horse: Silver Valley Tate /
Rinne, Sarah - 97Sweeps Nov Horse: CC's Rex's Golden Rawhide/ Frederick, Cheryl - 97CP Combo: Hungarian Jade / Wood, Mary Anna
Open Heavyweight1 / 1 L.L.Remington / Marston, Marilyn
Open Lightweight1 / 1 Silver Valley Tate / Rinne, Sarah2 / 2 VA Caradelle / Reynolds, MargaretP / P EZ Rocket WH / Stucky, Marla
Novice Heavyweight1 / 2 CC's Rex's Golden Rawhide /
Frederick, Cheryl
2 / 1 Badger Strikes Back / Rinne, Carisa3 / 4 Shady Sunset WH / Udovich, Nathan4 / DO Little Richard CR / Braznell, Elizabeth5 / 5 Buck a Roo / Stockwell, Deb6 / 6 Pharaoh / Gaherty, Kathryna / 3 CR AD Hailys Return / Chastain, Shannona / a Royal Duces Wild WH / McClure, DerekP / P Cochise Country Warpaint / Blue, Donald
Novice Lightweight1 / 1 Skylar / Doyle, Rosemarie2 / 2 King 2 / Townley, Gina3 / 3 Allumination MCS / McCutchen, LoriP / P CGR Ladygodiva / Schmalzried, Kristen
Novice Junior1 / 1 Ima Classic Too / Jakopak, BohdanP / P SM Fire Dancer / Jakopak, Autumn
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 3 Hungarian Jade / Wood, Mary Anna2 / 4 Fives Bert Harlan / Bouska, Alan3 / a KS Bluestem Soldierette / Hanson, Dwight
4 / a Goodness Gracious / Childs, Maggie5 / a Delcies Acasia / Jakopak, Summer6 / 1 Tribute to America / Roberts, Beverlya / 5 KTM Midnight Star / Hanson, Marya / 6 Country Diamond Rio / Blue, Ericaa / 2 D.M.'S Eye of The Tiger / Altwegg, Noreena / a Hope's Grace / Jakopak, Marka / a KS Franks Banjet / Chaffin, VeronaP / P Rushcreek Frontier / Smith, Helen
Jesse James Rideout - BSeptember 15, 2018 Total Riders: 1Region 6 MOChairperson: Zeliff, John; Nore, DavidVet Judge 1: Goldberger, NatalieHorsemanship Judge 1: Shanor, KathySweeps Nov Horse: PVA Light Nthe Storm /
Johansen, Kristen - 95
Novice Lightweight1 / 1 PVA Light Nthe Storm Johansen, Kristen
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Region 6, continued
How to read these results:Ride Type: AA=3 day, A=2 day, B1=1 day Sat, B2=1 day Sun / 1st # = Horse’s Placing / 2nd # = Rider’s PlacingCO = Completion Only / P = Pulled / DO = Distance Only / DQ = Disqualified / a = finished out of the ribbons
The official record source for ride results is the NATRC national office. Results published here may be subject to audit.
No Kansas Isn't Flat - AOctober 27-28, 2018 Total Riders: 18Region 6 KSChairperson: Levinson, RhondaVet Judge 1: Ostrowski, StephanieHorsemanship Judge 1: Tolbert, WayneSweeps Open Horse: EZ Rocket WH /
Stucky, Marla - 98Sweeps Nov Horse: CC's Rex's Golden Rawhide Frederick, Cheryl - 94CP Combo: Tribute to America /
Roberts, Beverly
Open Heavyweight1 / 1 L.L.Remington / Marston, Marilyn2 / 2 Roho Honoy Mocha WH / Zeliff, John
Open Lightweight1 / 1 EZ Rocket WH / Stucky, Marla2 / 2 VA Caradelle / Reynolds, Margaret3 / 3 Focus Jessie / Smith, Helen
Novice Heavyweight1 / 2 CC's Rex's Golden Rawhide /
Frederick, Cheryl2 / 1 King's Charley R.E. / Wech, Kris
Novice LightweightP / P CGR Ladygodiva / Schmalzried, Kristen
Competitive Pleasure Adult1 / 1 Tribute to America / Roberts, Beverly2 / 3 KTM Midnight Star / Hanson, Mary3 / 2 Rushcreek Concho / Parys, Shari4 / 4 Rushcreek Allie / Messick, Brenda5 / a Goodness Gracious / Childs, Maggie6 / 5 TA Kaiser / Prusak, Deannea / a KS Franks Banjet / Chaffin, Veronaa / a Hungarian Jade / Wood, Mary Annaa / a Katniss / Rush, Barbaraa / 6 KS Bluestem Soldierette / Hanson, Dwight
No Kansas Isn't Flat - BOctober 27, 2018 Total Riders: 1Region 6 KSChairperson: Levinson, RhondaVet Judge 1: Ostrowski, StephanieHorsemanship Judge 1: Tolbert, Wayne
Novice LightweightP / P Rannah Jubilee / Sirridge, Althea
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