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Update August 31st: Sept 11th TTC name & location correction made to Schedule!
July 14th: New Sponsor Added:  Golden Cross Ranch
July 6th:  Standings Updated.
   National Competitive Trail Horse Association
        Uniting Trail Riders - Rewarding Trail Riding Diversity
Horse lovers now have more opportunities to compete in various fun trail events put on by many different organizations and receive recognition in one place for all of them.  Whether a trail rider chooses a distance event such as AERC, NATRC or STC or a shorter events, such as TTC or DTC, all are welcomed under one umbrella.  Almost every weekend there is a trail event happening. Learn more!
 
MEMBERS receive performance points and mileage credits for these competitive trail sports.  We are looking to add more organizations to this list! 
Sport NCTHA Recognized Events/Organizations
Competitive Trail Challenges TTC - Texas Trail Challenge
Distance Competitive Trail Riding STC - Supreme Trail Challenge
NATRC - North American Trail Ride Conference
Endurance Riding AERC - American Endurance Ride Conference


NCTHA 2009 ALL-AROUND PERFORMANCE and MILEAGE Champions!

     ALL-AROUND
  PERFORMANCE
     CHAMPIONS 
              and
        3rd PLACE
     HIGH MILEAGE
         
       Maggie Steinke 
                & 
     Gorgeous Dixie
            (167 Points)    		              HIGH
    MILEAGE 
  CHAMPIONS
           and
     3rd PLACE
  PERFORMANCE

Cheryl Edmondson 
             &
  Ojala Ariel Moon
       (506.9 Miles) 



Reserve PERFORMANCE
Reserve HIGH MILEAGE
Alice Yovich &
Liberty

4th Place PERFORMANCE
5th Place HIGH MILEAGE
Elaine Swiss &
EW Zarabella

5th Place PERFORMANCE
4th Place HIGH MILEAGE
Miriam Rieck &
Misty Blue Moon

6th Place PERFORMANCE
6th Place HIGH MILEAGE
Betsy Zimmerman &
NKR april's Jewel
 
Enjoy our short video! 
    

Comparison of Competitive Trail Ride Venues 
   Org. Details
NATRC
Since 1961
North American Trail Ride Conference
1, 2 & 3 day events with veterinary and horsemanship judging
Ride 15 to 35 in 1 day, 3 - 6 mph
Varying trails/division, Jr & weight classes, novice to experienced divisions
Regional, National and Mileage Awards for NATRC members only
NCTHA
Since 2008
TTC & DTC - Texas Trail Challenge - since Feb '07; Driving since Nov '09
1 day event, horse & rider judged as a team
Ride 7 to 12 miles, 3 - 4.5 mph; Driving 3-5 miles
Same trail & speed, age classes, novice to exper. divs; Driving, equine size classes
STC - Supreme Trail Challenge - since May '08 - Year End Awards members only
1 day event, horse & rider judged as a team
Ride 10 to 40 miles, 3 - 7 mph
Varying trails/novice to experienced divisions, Jr & adult classes
NCTHA - Member teams receive credit for placings & mileage in NATRC, TTC, STC, AERC & distance CTRs held by other organizations toward NCTHA Awards
AERC
Since 1972
American Endurance Ride Conference
1 day event, veterinary checking
Limited Distance ride 25 mile, Endurance ride 50, 75 or 100 mile, 7-10 mph
Varying trails, four weight classes
Regional & Nat'l Awards for AERC members only

Everyone's Invited.....

RIDERS
Become NCTHA members!
 
RIDERS or CLUBS
Put on your own
STC, TTC or DTC ride! 

CTR ORGANIZATIONS! Obtain FREE recognition of your rides by NCTHA.
  Fill out and return the
 Recognition Application. 

RIDE MANAGERS
Dual sanction your NCTHA recognized ride!
 
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Optical Harmonics
and
Tier One Photography
  
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