FOUR CORNERS CLASSIC RIDE (Type B-One-Day)

Farmington, NM March 22, 2008 Rider Limit: 60 (Novice, CP, and Open)

The San Juan Valley Trail Riders invite you to come ride with us in this one day ride in the Four Corners Region of New Mexico. This ride coincides with our San Juan Valley Trail Riders Clinic March 15. Come ride with us through Pinon Mesa and the beauty of Pinons and Cedar trees and mesas and the out standing views of the La Plata Mountains. The trail has varied terrain, mesas and arroyos through the high desert platue, hoof protection is recommended and a blanket for you and your horse.

Our Ride Theme; Hats off, to "The first time competitor!" The best hat wins...

NAVAJO LAKE “BILL SMITH MEMORIAL” CTR   (Type A-Two-Day)

Farmington, NM May 10-11, 2008 Rider Limit: 60

Ride for the Mind Competitve Trail Ride and Clinic                                  June 7-8, 2008

To Benefit the National Association on Mental Illness - Colorado Springs

(Type A 2 day/Type B 1 day, plus 1 day clinic)  Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO

Clinic:      June 7th, 2008 (Participant Limit 25 - arrive June 7th)

                A Ride (all Divisions):   June 7th and 8th, 2008 (arrive June 6th for check in)

                B Ride (all Divisions):   June 8th, 2008 ( arrive June 7th for check in)

                (Participant limit for A and B Ride combined - 60)

Bring your horse and come join us for a weekend of education, fun and camaraderie with other horse lovers.  If you have always wanted to try your hand at competitive trail riding, this is the time to do it. Learn all about caring for your horse while camping. Riders have the option of entering 1) the clinic only (ride or audit); 2) the clinic and the B ride; 3) the B ride only 4) the A ride only. This ride is a “don’t miss”. The trails are spectacular (and not scary!!). This will be the 32nd year this ride has been held, and the Academy is listed in the book, 1000 Places to See Before You Die  (so a very cool place to see!!)

Willow Springs Competitive Trail Ride     (Type A Two Day)

Jefferson, Colorado            June 14-15, 2008                Rider Limit: 60

Come join us for the Willow Springs Competitive Trail Ride to be held in scenic South Park, near Jefferson, Colorado.  Ride with us through mountain meadows rimmed with aspen and spruce groves.  Enjoy the beautiful wildflowers and the 60-mile panoramic views of the Continental Divide, including the Collegiate Peaks across the Park.

Donkey Derby Days Competitive Trail Ride (Type A, Two Day Ride)

Cripple Creek, Colorado    June 28-29, 2008    Open, Novice, CP      Rider Limit: 60 

Come join us in celebrating the 77^th annual Donkey Derby Days Festival in Historic Cripple Creek.  The trails will wind through the famous gold fields of Cripple Creek and Victor, the fourth largest gold mining district in the world.  Elevations will vary from 9,000’ to 11,000’ with the trail traversing through mountain meadows and forests.  Nights are cool, so blankets for your horse are suggested.  The footing is good, but hoof protection is recommended.

PURGATORY COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDE (Type A Two-Day)

Durango, CO                      July 19-20, 2008         Rider Limit: 60

Come Ride With Us!  Purgatory is the old El Jinete ride.  We just changed the name.  This is one of the most popular rides in Region 3.  The views of the San Juan Mountains are spectacular and breathtaking.  The wildlife sightings include bear, deer, and elk.  Ride the old stage coach trail that takes you up to unbelievable views and terrain.  You don’t want to miss this ride -- join us for the trail ride experience of a lifetime!  Check out the website:  www.sjvtr.net  for updated info.

Island in the Sky Competitive Trail Ride    Type A (2 day ride)                                     August 2-3, 2008

High above Grand Junction at the top of Grand Mesa in Grand Mesa National Forest               Rider Limit 60

Colorado Trail Competitive Trail Ride     (Type A Two Day (Novice, CP, & Open) and Type B One Day (Novice-CP))

Buffalo Creek, Colorado    August 16-17, 2008    Rider Limit: 60

Views of Long Scraggy peak to the East and the snow-capped beauty of Pikes Peak to the South with Mount Evans to the North are highlights of the Colorado Trail Competitive Ride!  Terrain is varied on the trails with good footing over mild to moderate hills with conifers, pines and aspen groves. Hills are studded with spectacular and unusual rock formations.  Portions of the trail are on the historic Colorado Trail which links Denver and Durango. We are hoping to include some different trails this year. 

NEW CAMPSITE: We had to move the Chokecherry camp site to Cumberworths stable. The address is 1875 Coyote Drive. This is about 1 mile South of the old camp site. Approx 2.5 mile marker on Hwy. 170 turn East on Coyote Drive proceed approx a block and you will see the stable. We will have the NATRC sign up Friday morning at the entrance of Coyote Drive and Hwy. 170.

CHOKECHERRY CANYON COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDE Type A Two Day

Farmington, NM September 27-28, 2008 Rider Limit: 60

The San Juan Valley Trail Riders invite you to ride the annual Chokecherry Canyon Trail Ride which is held in the fall, and traverses a varied terrain of mesas, arroyos, and pinons, winding through the beautiful and strange badlands of northwestern New Mexico. This is not the same trail as Pinon Mesa, but they interconnect and use some of the same trails. For updated info on all the San Juan Valley Trail Riders ctr’s, please visit the website www.sjvtr.net.

Canyon Lands Classic (Type A, Two Day Ride)

Moab, Utah           October 18-19, 2008    Open, Novice, CP      Rider Limit: 60 

Due to problems getting the right people in the right jobs I am force to cancel the last ride of the season.

I hope to be able to bring this ride idea and location back in the future.

Sorry

Olga