News & Events COMPETITIVE TRAIL NEWS IN THE SOUTHWEST JINGLE BELL JAUNT
RETURNS FOR HOLIDAY FUN The NATRC Jingle Bell Jaunt Competitive
Trail Ride returns to the Parrie Haynes Equestrian Center in Killeen, Texas on December 7-8, 2019. This is a competitor favorite featuring full electric and water hook-ups and horse pens for camping convenience, as well as miles of scenic perma- nently marked trails. “We are delighted to have the Jingle Bell ride
here at Parrie Haynes Equestrian Center again this year,” said first-time Ride Manager Cara Lieb- man. “We have a Christmas dinner celebration on Saturday evening in the Club House with a gift exchange and lots of holiday sweaters!” The NATRC competition features four divi-
sions, including the popular one-day Leisure Di- vision which is at a slower pace for nine miles. The other divisions include Novice, Competitive Pleasure and Open. More information on the Jingle Bell Jaunt
CTR and other NATRC events can be found at
natrc.org or call Elaine Swiss at 830-825-3032. w
Leatherwood Cynthia
LEATHERWOOD & BIG CAT 2019 TRAIL VERSATILITY CHAMPIONS
Cynthia Leatherwood and her Arabian geld-
ing Big Cat repeated as the Parrie Haynes Trail Versatility Champions, earning the highest num- ber of points at the 2019 Texas Trail Challenge Club’s (TTCC) Pony Pilots and the North Amer- ican Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) Wayfarer Competitive Trail Ride. The team won in 2018 as well. Both events were held at the Parrie Haynes Ranch West side on successive weekends in Sep- tember. The TTCC non-timed event consists of 8
miles of trail in one day with 10 judged observa- tions or obstacles, and the NATRC timed event consists of 34 miles of trail over two days with a veterinary condition and soundness component plus 4-5 judged observations. Leatherwood won first place in the Maverick
division of the TTC and third place in the Novice Horse division of NATRC. There were seven el- igible teams for the award. The Trail Versatility Championship will be held again in September 2020. w
DO YOU RIDE LIKE A JUDGE IS WATCHING? By Jean Wilson
Have you become complacent when you ride? It can be a big mistake when you Stancil Orr Shirley
are working with an animal that usually weighs over a thousand pounds and has much quicker responses than a human. I try to ride the same way every time, whether it is a 30-minute ride in the pasture,
or a five-hour judged trail ride. The skills we have learned and the tools that are re- quired for competitive trail are important. I usually compete with Texas Trail Chal- lenge Club and during competition we are required to have a halter, lead rope, knife, hoof pick, and trail map. I have found EVERY one of these items to be useful and now I carry them every time I ride. I add a charged phone, water, and a saddle bag packed with a few extras. In addition to these tools, there are many skills that my horse and I have learned. I
remember when I first started as a Tenderfoot and I approached a side pass obstacle. I would tell the judge that we would try but neither I, nor my horse, had ever side passed. Well, we learned, took some lessons, attended clinics, and practiced. The relationship between myself and my horse grew, and we improved! Finally, we have ridden a lot of miles. We have practiced in many different cir-
cumstances, varied terrain, by ourselves or in a group, in the arena, on the trail, and down the street. The point is not to win a blue ribbon, although that is fun, but to be- come a confident horse and rider team. Check out Texas Trail Challenge Club If you would like to improve your partnership with your horse! w
24 SouthWest Horse Trader November 2019
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