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News & Events COMPETITIVE TRAIL NEWS IN THE SOUTHWEST


FALL COMPETITIVE TRAIL SCHEDULES ON-LINE


The North American Trail Ride Conference


(NATRC) fall schedule for the southwest is avail- able on-line for planning and registration. The first ride of the fall season is the Wayfarer at Parrie Haynes in Killeen, Texas on September 15-16, of- fering distances and speeds for horses of all breeds and from all disciplines. The Wayfarer facility has a pool for post-ride fun along with a BBQ to enjoy while meeting fellow competitors. With the Robbers Route CTR in Wilburton,


OK cancelled this year, the next NATRC CTR is the Grasslands Gamble on October 20-21 at the LBJ Grasslands in Decatur, Texas. This ride fea- tures barefoot-friendly terrain and a lovely prim- itive camping facility.


Finally, there is the Bell Cow CTR on November 3-


4 in Chandler, OK which features a full-service camping facility overlooking Bell Cow Lake. The trails are also barefoot-friendly, relatively flat and scenic. The Bell Cow camping area is easily accessible off from I-44 from nearly everywhere in the southwest. A NATRC competition is not a race, but a timed and


judged natural trail competition on a prescribed course. There are 3-5 observations on the trail such as log or water crossings, gates or ascents or descents. Equine safety on the trail and education on competitive trail riding are the overall objectives of every event. Entry fees for an entire weekend that include evaluations by a licensed veterinar- ian several times each day are generally around $100. For more information or to register on-line, go to


www.natrc.org or contact Elaine Swiss at swiss- ranch@earthlink.net or on 830-825-3032. w


ARE YOU READY FOR A HORSE TRAILER EMERGENCY? by Jean Wilson


If you travel with your horse, you both need to


be ready for an emergency. The most important preparation begins before you leave home. Are your trailer and tow vehicle ready to go? Routine regu- lar maintenance on your trailer should include hav- ing the wheel bearings on each wheel checked and packed if needed, examining the floor of your trailer, checking the battery for your trailer brake breakaway system, and checking and lubricating all moving parts on your hitch. Also check that the ball on the tow vehicle and the breakaway chains are se- cure.


Before EVERY trip check ALL your tires, in-


cluding the spare, and air them up to the manufac- turer’s recommendation printed on the tire. Are your tires wearing evenly? How old are they? Are they at least 8 ply load range E for a two-horse trailer? If you travel very much consider carrying two spares. Tires are expensive, but they are also


essential; good tires can save a lot of heartache. For larger horse trailers follow the manufacturer’s rec- ommendations. Also check your lights and brakes before every trip. Make sure you have all the equipment you need


in case of a breakdown and that you have practiced using it. Do you have a flashlight, fire extinguisher, basic tools, duct tape? What about a hay bag, water, and bucket for each horse? Now what about your horses? Are they ready


for an emergency? The adage “Never unload your horse on the side of the highway” is generally true, but when you see flames shooting from the trailer wheel you move quickly! Fortunately for me, friends from Texas Trail Challenge Club (TTCC) quickly came to my aid when a new wheel bearing failed, and the grease had caught fire. One friend was smothering flames, and another loaded my two horses into her trailer. We had practiced many times with different trailers, so in an emergency, my horses easily and quietly unloaded and reloaded in a strange trailer with traffic whizzing by at 70 MPH. One of the observations at


TTCC events is often trailer- loading. It is not just a “stunt” in a competition as it might help you in an emergency. For more information on TTCC events, go to texastrailchallenge.com. w


26 SouthWest Horse Trader August 2018


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