News & Events COMPETITIVE TRAIL NEWS IN THE SOUTHWEST


GREAT YEAR FOR TEXAS TRAIL CHALLENGE CLUB


Mary Marczak Amber Cowart


Last year was a great year for trail competitions


across the southwest. The Texas Trail Challenge Club (TTCC) hosted 23 rides over 12 weekends, ranging north to Lake Ray Roberts State Park, east to Tarrant Ranch in Bullard, south of San Antonio to the Lazy F Guest Ranch, west to a private ranch in El Dorado, and many


points in between. In addition, the club hosted two clinics and one picnic. The grand finale was the dinner and awards Celebration held on January 20 on the west side of Parrie Haynes Ranch. Grand Champion for 2017 was awarded to Mary Marczak and Re-


serve Grand Champion was awarded to Mary Ann Brandon. Maverick High Point winner was Becky Cash and Reserve High Point Teri Boyd. Tenderfoot High Point was awarded to Brenda Hicks and Reserve High Point to Michelle West. The Jennifer Severson award for most improved Maverick was earned by Cindy Leatherwood and the Sandra Ladd award for most improved Tenderfoot went to Ginny Mayfield. Other awards and prizes were announced first through sixth place for


Junior, Tenderfoot Adult, Tenderfoot Senior, Maverick Adult, Maverick Senior, Horseman Adult, and Horseman Senior categories. Two very spe- cial riders, Leah Lynch and Teresa Corgill, earned the Iron Rider award for riding, judging, or volunteering at every ride during the year. There were also honors for horses in three age categories. Prizes


awarded included embroidered vests, shirts, jackets, and saddle bags; sad- dle blankets, personalized stainless-steel glasses, and picture frames. If you enjoy trail riding and building a better relationship with your


Cynthia Leatherwood


horse, then plan to join TTCC events in 2018. Sign up at the website at www.texastrailchallengeclub.com. w


Mary Ann Brandon


NATRC REGIONAL CONVENTION


FEATURES SPEAKERS; OPEN TO ALL


The North American Trail Ride


Conference hosts its Regional confer- ence on February 23-24 in Decatur, Texas, featuring a variety of well- known speakers on topics of interest to the general horse-loving community. “We try very hard to appeal to a


wider audience than those who ride competitive trail events,” said co-man- ager Alanna Sommer of Alvord, Texas. “All horsemen and women will enjoy learning about the latest devel- opments in hoof and dental care.” Of course, the convention also concen- trates on topics that help competitors prepare themselves and their horses for the upcoming 2018 NATRC season. The convention highlight is the awards banquet held Saturday evening during which the 2017 Champions, regional and na- tional, are recognized and be- stowed with a myriad of trophies, ribbons and prizes. The event also includes a silent auction which includes not only horse items, but also artwork and equine-related services. More information is avail-


able on the website at www.natrc4.org. w


26 SouthWest Horse Trader February 2018


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