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
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.
Directions to Camp: From the north, turn off US Hwy 160 in Hesperus, CO to State Route 140 which changes to Route 170 after you cross the state line into New Mexico. When you pass the 4 mile marker, start slowing down and look for the NATRC sign on your left (east) side. If you come to the 3 mile marker, you’ve gone too far. From the east or west, you will be on Hwy 64, then take State Hwy 170 north, just west of Farmington. Turn right (east) just past the 3 mile marker when you see the NATRC sign on your right. Follow ribbons to camp about a half mile from the highway.
Camp Facilities: City water is available in camp for people and horses. Nights are cool so bring blankets for your horse. Absolutely no loose dogs or motorcycles allowed in camp.Dogs must be tied to your trailer or on a leash. No dogs permitted at briefings or meals. All horse manure will be raked up by competitor and moved to a place set by management. Emergency phone: San Juan County Sheriff’s Dept: 505-334-6107.
Rules: This ride will be conducted under NATRC Rules. We will be offering the Distance Only (DO) class for those of you who wish to complete the ride for mileage only. New Mexico state law requires that out of state horses have current health papers and Coggins. All horses will be checked in camp.
Awards: Awards will be given in all divisions, plus completion ribbons. Open and Novice Sweepstakes and High Point Combined horse and rider Competitive Pleasure. Please send copies of horse registrations papers in with entry for breed awards
Schedule: Check-in starts at 2 PM on Friday, September 26. Please make arrangements for late check-in if necessary. A special First Time Competitor meeting will be held at 5:00 pm Friday night. Ride briefings for all riders will be given each evening.
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Ride Secretaries:
Linda Trcka
101 W 30th St
Farmington, NM 87401
505/324-9017
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