Region 3 - North American Trail Ride Conference

First Time Competitors

Fun with NATRC

This is a video produced by Kerry Bingham from the Chokecherry Ride near Farmington, NM.

Are You Ready for a Challenge?

Are you ready to find out how you and your horse work together as a team?
Are you willing to explore the depths of your horsemanship skills?
Are you ready to share an outdoor, two day adventure with your horse?
Are you curious about your horse’s athletic ability over varied terrain, distance and speed?
Are you ready to try the most exhilarating, rewarding, challenging and addictive equestrian sport available?

If you answered yes to any or all of the above, you are ready to try Competitive Trail Riding!

encourages a true partnership between horse and rider
educates horse and rider to help achieve higher skill levels
promotes the performance of horses over the long term
focuses on the health and safety of the horse
helps train competent, happy, and willing horses
promotes conditioning programs to help horses reach their potential
fosters camaraderie in which riders consider themselves part of a family dedicated to their horses, trail riding, and spirited competition