Sanctioned Type A Two Day
Farmington, NM        September 24-26, 2010       Rider Limit: 60

SHOOTOUT AT THE CUMBERWORTH CORRAL

Another fun filled theme ride by the San Juan Valley Trail Riders! It’s fall 1881 and you are about to ride into the town of Tombstone. Is that Doc Holliday getting off the stage? Don’t forget to check your gun with Sheriff Wyatt Earp….after overnighting in town, you will ride out early to search for the Clanton’s and McLaury’s, traversing a varied terrain of mesas, arroyos and pinons, winding through the strange and beautiful badlands of northwestern NM looking for outlaws.

Directions:  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.  Between the 3 mile and 2 mile markers, start slowing down and look for Coyote Drive, to the east.  Turn onto Coyote Drive and go east approximately one block to the Cumberworths’ Stable, which will be on your right.  Look for trailers.  You have gone too far if you come to a lot of cottonwood trees and bridge.  Danger!  You cannot get a big rig across this bridge. 

If you are coming from the east or west of Farmington, you will be on Hwy 64, then take State Hwy 170 north, just west of Farmington.   Turn right (east) onto Coyote Drive between mile markers 2 and 3, and follow same directions as above.

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.  Please bring horses’ papers with you at check in.  Rule breakers are subject to arrest and incarceration in the local jail!

Awards:  Awards will be given in all divisions.  Open and Novice Sweepstakes and High Point Combined horse and rider Competitive Pleasure.  Send copies of horse registrations papers in with entry for breed awards.   Ties will be settled in the corral at 2 p.m. sharp!

Schedule:  Check-in starts at 2 PM on Friday, September 24.  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.

Costume Contest!  Costume contest at Saturday dinner – Best Wyatt Earp, Best Doc Holliday, Best Group Effort, Most Creative, and Funniest.  Prizes will be given!  Bring your best poker face for a game in the local saloon!

Meals:  Friday night Potluck Social (bring your favorite dish).  Saturday lunch on the trail, Saturday Dinner Old West Bar-B-Q – brisket/chicken bar-b-q with all the fixin’s lovingly prepared by Kenny and Sally Irvin, Bar-B-Q masters extraordinaire!  All this for only $5 per person (please include number of dinners with ride entry).  Sunday Lunch in camp.
Entry and Fees:  Total NATRC member entry fee is $100.  This includes all fees.  Non-NATRC member entry, $120, this includes all fees.  First time Competitor will receive $20 discount. $35.00 deposit.  Refunds are at the discretion of management.  Make check out to Chokecherry CTR.

Judges: Vet:  ‘Cotton-eyed Joe’ Quintana,  Horsemanship: ‘Wild Horse Kathy’ Budd 

Ride Management: Ride Co-Chairs: ‘Jack Knife Jeff & ‘Kansas City Kathy’ Brown  575-741-1121 Secretary: ‘Chucklin’ Chuck’ Smith PO Box 687, Flora Vista, NM 87415 505-334-3373 or cell 505-215-2625