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Ride Information
Come Ride With Us!
Joyce Lewis, Safe Horse Training presents a Sanctioned North American Trail
Ride Conference (NATRC) Competitive Trail Ride March 26th, 27th and 28th, 2010
at Uwharrie Forest in Troy, North Carolina. Additional information can be
found at www.safehorsetraining.com/natrc ~ www.natrc.org ~
www.natrc5.org
Divisions and Pricing:
Open Class, Lightweight and Heavyweight and Junior Divisions; 4-6 mph, 40-50
miles for two day ride; Member Entry Fee $80.00; Non-Member Fee $100.00
Competitive Pleasure Class, No Weight Division; 3.5-5 mph, one day ride
approximately 15 miles; two day ride 35-40 miles; Member Entry Fee for one
day ride $60.00, Non Member Fee $80.00; two day ride Member Entry Fee $80.00;
two day ride Non-Member Fee $100.00
Novice Class, Lightweight and Heavyweight and Junior Divisions, 3.5-5 mph, one
day ride approximately 15 miles; two day ride 35-40 miles; Member Entry Fee
for one day ride $60.00, Non Member Fee $80.00; two day ride Member Entry Fee
$80.00; two day ride Non-Member Fee $100.00
Make checks payable for
Ride Fees, Clinic Cost or Obstacle Challenge Entry Fee
Safe Horse Training
8075 Mauney Road
Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124
Weight Divisions are determined by the weight of the rider with tack;
lightweight division is rider plus tack weighing up to 189 lbs; heavyweight
division is rider plus tack weighing 190 lbs & over. Riders with
a "borderline" weight are subject to being weighed during the ride.
The Junior Division is available for riders ages 10 thru 17 and is not divided
into weight classes. All juniors must wear an ASTM/SEI, SNELL, or approved
equal equestrian riding helmet at all times while mounted for each day’s ride.
Juniors may ride after their 10th birthday. If a Junior rider was age 17 on
January 1, 2003, they are considered a Junior for the entire year. JUNIORS
MAY NOT RIDE STALLIONS. Juniors must be accompanied at the ride by a
responsible adult. The responsible adult need not ride. A parent or Guardian
must have signed the release on the junior’ entry form. Riders 10 through 17
years of age may choose to compete in Open or Novice Lightweight or Open or
Novice Heavyweight and are subject to weight classifications.
Open Division riders travel at a higher rate of speed over a longer distance,
with more challenging obstacles; Competitive Pleasure Riders and Novice Rider
travel at the same speed, same distance, the only difference in the two
divisions is the degree of difficulty of the obstacles judged by the
horsemanship judge.
Horsemanship Judge: Richard Stone; Vet Judge: Dr. Stephanie Ostrowski
Clinic and Obstacle Course Fun
“How to Vet In” and “How to Camp with Your Horse” Clinic, Friday, March 26th
from 9:00 am to Noon with Joyce Lewis, Safe Horse Training; location 4-B
Farm, clinic cost $10 per participant; pre registration required. Learn how
to safely and effectively vet in/out your horse at a NATRC ride. Never camped
with your horse? NATRC is the best organization to learn from. Joyce Lewis
will teach you how safely and confidently picket your horse for the weekend
event. Items to bring with you to camp are posted on
www.safehorsetraining.com/natrc
“Obstacle Course Challenge” Saturday, March 27th 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm hosted by
Joyce Lewis, Safe Horse Training; location 4-B Farm, entry fee $10 per
horse/rider team. Test your partnership with your horse on this fun,
entertaining obstacle course.
4-B Farm
The NATRC Headquarters will be at 4-B Farm, owned and operated by Larry and
Helen Blackburn. The facility has Men’s and Women’s restrooms with hot water
showers, easy access parking and camping sites, modest tack store, but stocked
with all the essentials, on site telephone. All participants in the ride will
be required to picket their horses during competition; however, if you choose
to come early or stay late, there are stalls available for rent.
Camping Fee with Electric; $15.00 per night/one person; $20.00 per night/two
people
Camping Fee without Electric; $10.00 per night/one person; $15.00 per
night/two people
Picket Line Fee; $5.00 per day/per horse (mandatory for competition)
Corral Fee; $7.00 per corral/per horse (not allowed during competition)
Stall Fee including Shavings; $12.00 per day/per horse (not allowed during
competition)
Participants are required to make their own camping reservations directly with
4-B Farm
Contact Larry Blackburn at 336-461-3276 as soon as possible to ensure that you
have a campsite
Make check payable for all camping/picket line/stalling fees to:
4-B Farm
346 Mulinix Road
Troy, North Carolina 27371
Current Negative Coggins must be presented at check in both for 4-B Farm and
NATRC
Trail Information
The trails are moderate to steep with some rocky areas and will consist of
forest trails. Shoes for horses are recommended. If you prefer hoof boots for
your horse, please refer to the NATRC Rules and Regulations concerning some
restrictions. This ride is open to all horses, ponies and mules (mounts), age
4 (actual foaling date) & over and to all riders age 10 and over.
A Little History About the Ride Site
The Uwharrie National Forest was first purchased by the federal government in
1931 during the Great Depression. The land was known as the Uwharrie
Reservation. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed these federal lands
in Montgomery, Randolph, and Davidson Counties the Uwharrie National Forest.
It is one of the most recently formed in the National Forest System.
Though small, at only 50,189 acres, the Uwharrie provides a variety of natural
resources, including clean rivers and streams, diverse vegetation for scenery,
wildlife habitat and wood products. The Uwharrie National Forest is rich in
history. It is named for the Uwharrie Mountains, some of the oldest in North
America. According to geologists, the Uwharries were created from an ancient
chain of volcanoes. The 1,000-foot hills of today were once 20,000-foot peaks.
The Uwharrie is located at the crossroads of both prehistoric and historic
settlements. Their legacy is one of the greatest concentrations of
archeological sites in the Southeast. Left undisturbed, these sites and
artifacts give a record of our heritage.
Uwharrie Today
The Uwharrie is dynamic and responsive to public needs. It continues to
provide timber, wildlife, water, recreation opportunities, and a natural
setting for tourism and economic development. The Forest is located within a
2-hour drive from the largest population centers in the State. Recreational
use is growing, especially in the Badin Lake area and along the 20-mile,
Uwharrie National Recreation Trail. Badin Lake is one of the largest bodies of
water included in the series of reservoirs within the Yadkin- PeeDee River
drainage system. The entire watershed is known as the Uwharrie Lakes Region.
Badin Lake is a popular setting for many different recreation activities,
including camping, hiking, fishing, boating, and hunting. The area is rich
game land for deer and wild turkey, and a home for bald eagles. Visitors to
the Forest can also enjoy other Piedmont attractions, including Town Creek
Indian Mound, North Carolina Zoological Park, Reeds Gold Mine, and pottery
shopping in the Seagrove area.
Ride Safe!
Joyce Lewis
Safe Horse Training
704-836-6201
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