News & Events
COMPETITIVE TRAIL NEWS IN THE SOUTHWEST
FALL FIESTA OF
COMPETITIVE TRAIL EVENTS
The best time of the year for trail compe-
titions in the Southwest is finally here. Start your fall with a one-two punch at Parrie Haynes Ranch in Killeen, Texas with the Texas Trail Challenge Pony Pilots ride on September 8, followed by the North Ameri- can Trail Ride Conference’s Wayfarer at Par- rie Haynes on September 15-16. Both events are on the west side of Parrie Hayes Ranch which is managed by the Boys & Girls Club of Killeen. Then travel to the LBJ Grasslands in De-
catur, Texas for the NATRC Grasslands Gam- ble on October 20-21 or the TTCC Trick or Treat on October 27 in Utopia, Texas. The NATRC events include one and two-day competitions in four different divisions with distances from 10 to 26 miles per day at vary- ing speeds. The TTCC events are 8 -10 miles with 10 judged observations and no time lim- its to complete the ride. In addition, the American Endurance
Ride Conference competitions this fall include the Quitaque Climb on October 6-7 in the Texas panhandle, and the Armadillo Run in the Davy Crockett National Forest in Kenard, Texas on October 20-21. These events are races with 15, 25, 50 and 100-mile distances. Information on these organizations and
their trail competitions can be found on their respective websites or by calling Elaine Swiss 830-825-3032. w
NATRC MEMBERS
COMPLETE CHALLENGING TEVIS CUP RIDE
Three members of NATRC completed the
grueling 100-mile Western States Trail endurance race on July 28. Jonni Jewell from Texas, Sarah Rinne of Nebraska and Erin Glassman from Kansas finished the event in just under 24 hours, the maximum time allowed to finish the famous 100-mile race. The annual event begins in Robie Park, NV and ends at the fairgrounds in Auburn, CA and includes 7500 feet elevation change with continuous climbs of more than 2000 ft. Comple- tion rates generally average 52-55%, although this year was lower. Congratulations to these tough ladies and their even tougher horses. w
QUALITY TIME FOR
QUALITY RELATIONSHIP Quality time is giving someone your undi-
vided attention. When applied to our horseman- ship, does that definition change? Is your definition of quality horse time giving something your undivided attention? Is all your horse time spent working toward training goals or just simply riding? If so, your horse may have a different idea about the time you spend together. Your quality horse time, might be your horse’s work-for-the- human time. Just as in human relationships, it’s important
to spend quality time with your horse—time when you give undivided attention without asking for anything. No one wants to be around someone who always takes and never gives; your horse is no exception. Spending quality time with your horse can strengthen your bond and, in turn, help you achieve those training goals. How does one spend quality time with a
horse? You can spend time grooming when you aren’t planning to ride; in short order, your horse will look forward to these spa sessions. Consider hanging out while your horse grazes. Be creative and think of ways to interact without ask- ing anything in return. You might be surprised at how quickly your horse responds to these “quality time” ses- sions. w
26 SouthWest Horse Trader September 2018
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