|
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.
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.
DIRECTIONS
TO CAMP: From Denver, use Hwy 285 (Hampden Ave.) to
Pine Junction (past Conifer) turn SE (left) on Hwy 126 (Pine Valley Road) at
the traffic light. Go 13 miles through
Pine and Buffalo Creek, and continue uphill until it tops out. Camp is on the right. From the south, Take Hwy 24 to Hwy 67 at
Woodland Park, go north to Deckers, crossing the bridge over the South Platte
River on Hwy 126, continuing another 15 miles, watching for camp turn off on
the left about 1 mile past Forest Service Road 550. Watch for ribbons.
CAMP: Horse water will be
provided by the North Fork Volunteer Fire Dept.
Bring your own people water. Certified
Weed-free hay is required by the USFS, contact ride Mgmt. for possible
availability. Days can be very warm and nights can be
cool, bring blankets for your horse and shoes are recommended. A small general store is located in Buffalo
Creek. Leash Law is in effect for Jefferson County; all dogs must be tied to trailer or kept
on a leash. Hay and manure must
be scatter and grounds raked. Emergency phone: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
(303)-277-0211.
SCHEDULE:
Pre-ride vet check-in begins at 2 pm Friday August 15 until dark. A special First Time Competitor meeting will
be held Friday night. Ride briefings for all
riders will be given each evening.
MEALS:
Friday night Tail Gate Gathering, bring chips & a dip to share and get to
known everyone and tell horse tales.
Saturday potluck, bring meat to grill and a dish to share. Sunday lunch will be provided in camp.
AWARDS:
1st – 6th place in each
division and class, including Open and Novice Sweepstakes, and CP High Point
Combined awards. Breed awards will be
given for several breeds, please send in copies of your horse’s registration
papers with your entry form.
RULES:
This ride
will be conducted under current NATRC rules.
We will be offering the Distance Only (DO)
class for those of you who wish to complete the ride for mileage only. Health Certificates and Coggins are required
for out-of-state horses.
JUDGES: Vet: Jerry Weil, DVM. Horsemanship Kathy Shanor
ENTRY FEES: Ride Entry Fee
A Ride: $80 Adult, $75 DO, $60 Jr. or ½ prices if
parent is entered in ride
B Ride: $70 Adult, $65 DO, $ 60 Jr. or ½ prices if
parent is entered in ride
Deposit $35, due w/ entry & balance is due at ride. $10 discount for early bird entries
Received by 7/1
Refundable
until 7/16 less a $15 administration fee.
No show, no refund.
MANAGEMENT: Co-Chairs: Gary Inman & Linell
Miller-Inman. Secretary: Linell Miller-Inman
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
, 39664 E. Colorado Ave., Bennett,
CO 80102, (303) 644-5895.
NOTE: NATRC is an equal opportunity provider and
operates under a permit on the Pike National Forest.
|
