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Rules:

~ 2010 Rules pdf

Basics:
~ General
~ Equipment
~ Courtesy
~ Safety
~ Horse
~ Judging Guidelines


~ Required Equipment ~

All riders should be prepared for a tack check which includes halter or halter bridle, lead line, hoof pick, knife (for adults), helmet (mandatory for Juniors, suggested for adults).

When being judged during a tack check you should keep your horse a safe distance from the judge. Your horse should listen to your cues and stand still. Manners during judging is taken into consideration when scoring.
  • Any type of saddle or bridle, halter, sidepull, or hackamore is allowed. No bareback pads are allowed. It's the Riders responsibility to determine the appropriateness of his tack and to ensure that such tack is fitted and used properly. Horses that can not be controlled with the tack used are subject to dismissal of the event.
  • A halter and lead rope or halter bridle must be carried on the ride.
  • A hoof pick must be carried on the ride.
  • A knife capable of cutting a lead rope or tack must be carried by all adults on the ride.
  • All Junior Riders are required to wear a helmet at all time while mounted while on the trail or in camp. Helmets are recommended for adults as well.

NOTE: During a trail event your horse may not be the "trail horse" you're used to riding. With so many horses moving down the trial it can strike panic in some horses making them feel "left behind". Please be aware the tack you ride with will impact the way you are able to control your horse in this situation. Riding with a halter is permitted but the horse must be under control. Animals that become dangerous to their riders or others will be asked to either change bridles or are subject to dismissal.

Old Fort Parker- 2006
Photo by CBradford
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