29th Annual Colorado Trail Competitive Ride June 11-12, 2016

29th Annual Colorado Trail Competitive Ride (Type A Two Day)
Buffalo Creek, CO June 11 & 12, 2016 Rider Limit: 60

Help us celebrate the 29th Annual Colorado Trail Competitive Ride and enjoy our scenic trails. You will have views to the East of Long Scraggy Peak, the snow-capped Pikes Peak to the South, and Mt. Evans and Mt. Rosalie to the North and West. Terrain is varied with good footing over hills covered in conifers, grasses and aspen groves, speckled with creek crossings and punctuated with wildflowers. Large boulders piled in impossible formations provide unusual images to ponder as you ride. Portions of the trail are on the historic 488 mile long Colorado Trail that crosses the state from Denver to Durango.

Directions to Camp:
From Denver - Go SW on US Hwy 285 to Pine Junction. Turn left at the traffic light onto Hwy 126 (Pine Valley Road). Go 11 miles thru Pine Grove and Buffalo Creek and continue 3 miles farther to the top of a long hill. Camp is on the right and will have ribbons and signage to alert you for the turn.

From the South, take Hwy 24 to Woodland Park and turn N on Hwy 67 to Deckers, Continue across the Platte River Bridge onto Hwy 126 and go about 15 miles. Just past FSR 550, look for signage and ribbons on the left and turn into camp.

Camp: Horse water will be provided by the North Fork Volunteer Fire Dept. Please bring people water. Certified Weed-Free hay is required by the USFS. Contact Ride Chair for possible availability of hay. Days can be warm and nights cool, so bring a blanket for your horse. Shoes are recommended. JW Green’s Store carries some food, ice, supplies, and gasoline. It is located 3 miles North on Hwy 126 in Buffalo Creek. Leash laws are in effect for Jefferson County. All dogs must be secured at trailers when not on leash. Hay and manure must be scattered and grounds raked after the ride. The camp straddles the Colorado Trail.

Emergency Phone:
Jeffco Sheriff’s office (303) 277.0211. Limited cells work at camp. Numbers will be shared at briefing.

Schedule: Pre-ride vet check-in begins at 2PM Friday, June 10, until dark. Ride briefings for all riders will be held each evening.

Meals: NATRC chef Chuck Smith will be cooking Friday dinner, Saturday lunch is on your own and will be transported for you to the lunch site. Saturday will be a potluck, with Chuck providing the drinks and cooking the meat. Sunday lunch will be provided by management. Volunteers will be fed all meals all weekend.

Awards: 1st thru 6 place will have awards as well as Sweepstakes and High point combo. Novice will have ribbons too.

Rules: Ride will be conducted under current NATRC rules. Distance Only (DO) offered for those who wish to compete in mileage only. Health Certificates and Coggins are required for out–of-state horses. Panels will be allowed, they must be attached to the trailer and no larger than 12x12 WE ARE LIMITED TO 40 TRAILERS BY THE FOREST SERVICE, SO PLEASE RIDE SHARE WITH A FRIEND AND SAVE GAS. When you register please let us know how many will be in you trailer. Trailer parking may limit the number of riders. Volunteer parking may be at another location, please call for details. We are offering a discount for those who ride share. Register early and bring a friend.

Judges: Vet – Kay Gunckel DVM Horsemanship: Jerry Sims

Entry and Fees: Price includes all NATRC fees: $135 Adult Member - $146 Non Member, $80- Junior member - $91 Junior Non-Member. (Region 3 has Junior discounts, please check website) 2 Days DO $135 member - $146 non-member. Anyone ride sharing will be given a $10 discount, if you bring a rider or a worker. If you have any questions please call Lin at 719-371-6008.

Checks payable to:
Lin Ward, 200 County Rd. 326, Westcliffe, CO. 81252

Deposit: $40 due with entry and if not paid by May 1 you will lose your entry place and be put on a Wait List. The balance is due at Ride Check-in. Refunds until May 20, 2016, less $15 administration fee. No Show, No Refund!

Management: Co-Chairs: Amelia Adair This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 720-563-1018, Tammy Beyerle, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 303-717-7148 and Dee Overholt, Secretary: Lin Ward, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 719-783-9645 Cell 719-371-600

www.natrc3.org/Ride_Schedule.html