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NATRC Now Offers the New Leisure Division
The nation’s premier
competitive trail ride organization, the North American Trail Ride
Conference (NATRCTM), announces its newest competitive trail
ride sanctioning option ... the Leisure Division!
Now riders can arrive in the morning, compete in the ride, and travel
home the same day. The Leisure Division is the fourth division option in
1-day rides. It consists of 8-12 miles of trail with an average pace of
3-4.5 mph, has one pulse and respiration condition check and up to five
judging observations.
Unlike the other divisions – Open (O), Competitive Pleasure (CP), and Novice
(N) - this division has a lower entry fee, does not require camping, has
no stabling checks, and hoof or leg protection is unrestricted. An NATRC
approved judge evaluates the equine and rider as a team. The judge
assigns placings, through 10th place, based on the combined
equine and rider scores, thus rewarding their partnership. Equines must
be at least four years old.
Competitors can earn points toward regional year-end awards and accrue
mileage credits toward chevrons and mileage milestone awards. Credits
are ten miles per completed ride.
Angie Meroshnekoff, NATRC board president, stated that she expects this
division will appeal to a variety of riders ranging from the seasoned
equestrian to someone just starting in trail competition.
She added, “Examples of these competitors are those with limited free
time to condition and compete because of work or family
responsibilities, those starting new horses in our sport, or those just
wanting to ride their aged horses in competition again and visit with
old NATRC friends and family.
“And let’s not forget those who are bringing bright-eyed, energetic
youngsters into our sport (I’m thinking parents and grandparents), or
those who prefer shorter, slower rides with lots of natural trail
challenges.” Junior riders must be at least ten years old.
Trail riding enthusiasts now have a choice of riding approximately 10,
20 or 40 miles in a 1-day ride in Leisure, CP/N or O divisions
respectively, or 40 or 60 miles in a 2-day ride in CP/N or O, or 90
miles in Open in a 3-day ride.
In 2019, NATRC is again offering free competing memberships to riders
who have never before been members. Says Meroshnekoff, “Take pride in
your ride. Come ride with us!”
For more information contact
natrc@natrc.org
or visit the website
www.natrc.org.
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