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1. Be on time as a courtesy to all and you won't get left!	6. Suggestions:
2. Bring a current negative Coggins with you on all rides.	wear comfortable clothing/appropriate for the weather
3. No Alcohol	wear layers in cooler weather
4. Invite a friend/non-DCHA member.	wear appropriate riding boots w/heels
5. Necessities to bring:	wear a safety helmet (especially if you or your horse is green)
saddlebag or cantle bag	bring an easy boot/some type temporary shoe for horse and hoof pick
lunch & snack for yourself & snack for your mount	keep a rain poncho in your saddlebag
water/drinks for yourself	wear riding gloves
first aid kit for horse and rider	never hurts to have a change of clothes in your trailer
insect repellent for horse and rider	always lock your truck and trailer
sunscreen (hat, visor, bandanna are good anytime)	pocketknife, sunglasses, whistle, flashlight and camera
cell phone
water bucket for use at parking area	7. Now HAVE FUN!
TT paper
Halter and lead rope

DCHA/REINS ADULT TRAIL RIDING AWARDS PROGRAM
NOVEMBER, 2011 TO NOVEMBER, 2012

GUIDELINES AND RULES:

Open to all riders from ages 18 and upward.
Trail riding is defined as being in the saddle, on the equine, any style of riding is acceptable, on any type or location of trail.
DCHA sponsored trail rides will count as double hours.
Rider does not have to ride the same horse on each trial ride.
Monetary prizes will be awarded for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place, ($50, $30, & $20. respectively)

Keep track of your riding hours on the Trail Riding Hours Log form and turn it at the next November General Meeting. Awards will be given at the December DCHA Christmas Social.

Please record time on the log as a total number of hours for the trail ride. For example, log 3.50 hours instead of 1 pm - 4:30 pm.

Also, please use decimal increments of time:
       .25 minutes for 15 minutes of riding time                                     1hr.15 min. = 1.25
       .50 minutes for 30 minutes of riding time                                     1hr. 30 min. = 1.50
       .75 minutes for 45 minutes of riding time                                     2hr. 45 min. = 2.75

Always drop back to the closest increment if your time doesn't stop exactly at one of the above increments. For example, if you ride 3 hrs. 20 min, record 3.25. That allows time for lunch and pottie breaks.

Click here for a printable Trail Riding Hours Log

Click here for 2012 TRAIL RIDE SCHEDULE

All rides are held on a Saturday of Each Month at 10:00 am Please check the Trail Ride Schedule to see which Saturday the ride will be held.

Many thanks to Gail Fritts who has put a lot of thought and effort into arranging all these wonderful rides for us to enjoy.

If you have any questions regarding our rides, contact Gail 336-248-4846 before 9:00 pm.

If the weather is questionable, check the home page of this website for info on whether or not the ride is still taking place.

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Trail Riding Etiquette

- Be safe! Green on green makes one black and blue someone has said. Please know your horses capabilities before going out on that big trail ride. Your horse is your responsibility. Let’s not be someone else’s nightmare. Never start out from a stop until all riders are on their horses.

- Check your tack before the ride! Make sure all your tack is in good condition and fits your horse prior to the ride. Saddles and other tack can be in disrepair after a long winter of little or no use. If your horse suddenly spooks, the quick movement may undo any worn out leathers. Also, your horse will appreciate good fitting tack especially if that first ride is longer or harder than you’ve planned.

- Be prepared! That good old boy and girl scout tradition applies here as well.

- Some people should have a first aid kit available for people and horses. Don’t just assume that all will be fine. Especially in the spring and summer. Kit lists are available in horse journals, at your vet’s office and on line.

- Stay on the trail! We’ve had more trails closed to equestrians due to thoughtless riders who allow their horses to go onto fields and other areas "sensitive" to property owners. Please respect their land.

- Protect the environment! Take out what you brought in. Use tree protectors and obey all fire laws. Leave the camp as it was when you arrived.