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Rules:

~ 2012 Rules pdf

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


~ Trail Courtesy ~

Be courteous on the trail, announce when you are ready to pass, "Rider number 21, may I pass on your right".

After completing an obstacle wait for the next Rider to complete it before moving down the trail. The horse behind you may become excited at the site of your horse leaving and have difficulty completing the obstacle.
  • When at a watering spot wait for the other horses to finish, leaving while another horse is drinking can cause that horse to stop drinking.
  • Be careful not to crowd other horses. Riding or standing abreast is acceptable but when following or standing behind another horse leave a full horse length between your horse's nose and the other horse's tail.
  • A sponge to wet your horses neck on a hot day is a good way to cool them down, but don't dip that sponge in a trough that other horses will drink out of.
  • If the Rider is having difficulty controlling their horse they should step off the trail, out of line to restore calmness to the horse. This can be done mounted or dismounted.
  • Pay attention to the judge or assistant's directions with the horse positioned at a safe distance from the judge and/or assistant. Repeating the directions or asking the judge to repeat them for clarification is acceptable.
  • The Rider should evaluate the obstacle for potential cautions before and during the obstacle before proceeding. You always have the option to pass.

Supreme Trail Challenge - May 2008
Photo by Jim Edmondson
  national competitive trail horse association  
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