Welcome! The North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) sanctions long distance competitive trail rides and clinics for riders of all equine breeds and disciplines in six regions throughout North America. We promote safety, sportsmanship, education and trail horse care through qualified evaluation of horse and rider by veterinary and horsemanship judges, in a fun, family-friendly environment. We also offer educational events to provide continuing education year-round.
What is Competitive Trail Riding?
Competitive trail ride (CTR) is a competitive distance event over a measured distance and completed within a window of time.
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CTR Basics - FAQ
New to Competitive Trail Riding? Learn the what, when where and how of NATRC trail riding to get you geared up for your first ride.
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Preparing For CTR
After you gain experience in competitive trail riding, you will develop a workout program that best suits you and your horse.
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What the Judges are Looking For
Veterinary judges evaluate the horse's condition, soundness, and trail ability/manners. Condition is evaluated before, during, and after the ride for proper comparison.
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Pulse and Respiration Check
To make sure the animals are not overly stressed and to help measure his condition, several P&R stops will be encountered over the course of a competition.
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Timing Your Ride
Since CTRs are not a race, coming in first is not going to assure you a winning spot. The trailmaster has measured the trail and set a time and speed that you are expected to follow.
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How to Use Your Timing Chart
Find the speed in MPH then find the distance in miles that you are supposed to travel.
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Competition Rule Book
What to Pack
Complete a checklist of essentials to bring on your trip for you and your horse.
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NATRC has six regions, each of which holds rides in their geographic area and maintains a schedule of their own rides. More detailed information about a ride may also be available on the region's website, which can be found by clicking on the region map button below.
Contact information for each ride or clinic is listed on the Ride & Clinic Schedule below, as well as any special instructions for registration.
You can also participate in NATRC rides as a non-member for a higher ride fee. To register for a ride, you are required to set-up a free user account in our Ride Management System to participate. Please note that by creating a free account, you are not joining NATRC. Please note that some rides requires a Ride Entry Form and deposit by mail, which if required, will be noted on the Ride Schedule.
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