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Mary Collins - Trail Rider

Eventers aren't the only accomplished horsepeople!    (more about CTR below)
Mary Collins on her Arab Cimmetry ("Cimmy")

 		 ... and eventers think they have to deal with terrain issues!
Mini-Ride, June 2008 - Photo by Jim Edmondson
Mary Collins on Red Chili Peppy ("Chili")
Mary's horse, Cimmy, was injured in late spring/summer 2008, so Mary borrowed Red Chili Peppy ("Chili") to continue in competition.  Mary and Chili made quite a team that fall. 

Cimmy's recovery progressed well and in 2009 he went back into competition.
2010 Placements for Mary and Cimmy
2nd - Novice Heavyweight Horse - Ride ‘Em Cowboy! Competitive Trail Ride, Stillwater, OK, June 12-13
High Point Arabian - Ride ‘Em Cowboy! Competitive Trail Ride, Stillwater, OK, June 12-13
1st - Novice Heavyweight Horse - Ride ‘Em Cowboy! Competitive Trail Ride, Stillwater, OK, June 12-13
2nd - Novice Heavyweight Horse - Indian Territory Competitive Trail Ride, John Zink Ranch, Sand Springs, OK, May 29-30
2nd - Nov Heavywt Horsemanship - Indian Territory Competitive Trail Ride, John Zink Ranch, Sand Springs, OK, May 29-30
6th - Novice Heavyweight Horse - Tarrant Ranch Competitive Trail Ride, Bullard, TX, April 17-18
High Point Arabian - Tarrant Ranch Competitive Trail Ride, Bullard, TX, April 17-18
3rd - Novice Heavyweight Horse - Girl Scout Scamper Competitive Trail Ride, Cat Spring, TX, Mar. 6-7
3rd - Nov Heavywt Horsemanship - Girl Scout Scamper Competitive Trail Ride, Cat Spring, TX, Mar. 6-7
1st - Novice Heavyweight Horse - Christmas at the Ranch CTR, Parrie Haynes Ranch, Killeen, TX, Dec. 5-6
4th - Nov Heavywt Horsemanship - Christmas at the Ranch CTR, Parrie Haynes Ranch, Killeen, TX, Dec. 5-6
2009 Placements for Mary and Cimmy
  • 1st - Novice Heavyweight Horse - NATRC Family Reunion Competitive Trail Ride, Lake Carl Blackwell, OK, July 4
  • 1st - Novice Hvwt Horsemanship - NATRC Family Reunion Competitive Trail Ride, Lake Carl Blackwell, OK, July 4
  • Winner - Novice Sweepstakes - NATRC Family Reunion Competitive Trail Ride, Lake Carl Blackwell, OK, July 4
    • 2008 Year End Awards (half a year on each horse)
  • NATRC Region 4 - 4th - Novice Heavyweight Horsemanship - Mary Collins
  • NATRC Region 4 - 5th - Novice Heavyweight Horse - Mary Collins' Cimmetry
  • NATRC Region 4 - 6th - Novice Heavyweight Horse - Mary Collins' Red Chili Peppy
  • NATRC Region 4 - 4th - Novice Heavyweight Team  - Mary Collins and Cimmetry
  • NATRC Region 4 - 5th - Novice Heavyweight Team  - Mary Collins and Red Chili Peppy
  • NATRC Region 4 - High Point Novice/CP Quarter Horse - Red Chili Peppy

    • Competitive trail riding is different from the better known endurance racing.  Both cover a preset, measured course with veterinary checks and supervision, but the courses for a CTR are shorter than for endurance rides.  Horse manners (training) and horsemanship are judged along the course.   Dressage movements, such as turn on the forehand, shoulder-in, etc. are judged as they are needed out on the trail.   A CTR must be completed within a window of time, but speed is not a judging factor.   Novice and CP rides are 30 to 40 miles long, averaging a fast walk, over a 2 day period.   Open rides are longer and require horses and riders who are more fit.   Novice and Open divisions are divided into classes determined by the rider's age and the combined weight of the rider and tack.   Click here for more information about NATRC trail riding

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