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Alabama's Ultimate Trail Horse Competition
Presented by the
Alabama Horse Council
January 27, 2008
The Ultimate Trail Horse Competition that is a true test of horse and
rider through a trail course that is designed to challenge the horse's
skills and athleticism at the same time testing the rider's
horsemanship skills.
AWARDS
First Prize to the Alabama Ultimate Trail Horse $1000
Second Prize $500
Third Prize $250
Fourth Prize $150
Fifth Prize $100
THE TRAIL COURSE
The trail course will have two divisions each consisting of 5 obstacles:
*Side A - a natural trail course of five obstacles you would
expect to see and experience while off on a trail ride.
*Side B - a horse and rider's test of skills, bravery and logic
of how to finesse an obstacle and the course with a clean ride.
*There will be a time limit for each entry/competitor. Entries
will be allowed 5 minutes for each division of the course for a total
of 10 minutes to complete their ride. It will be up to the rider to
determine if they are spending too much time on a single obstacle. It
will be up to the rider to decide when to move on to the next obstacle
keeping in mind you will have a total of 5 minutes to complete the
five obstacles in each division.
*The trail course will be posted and copies made available for
each exhibitor/contestant/entry one hour prior to the competition
starting on Sunday, January 27, 2008.
*The order of go through the course will be determined by the AHC
Event Committee and will be posted one hour prior to the competition.
All entries must be ready to ride the course when called. The
competition will not be delayed for riders and horses not ready when
they are called.
JUDGING
There will be two judges for the trail course competition. There will
be a judge for each division (Side A and Side B) of the course. The
rider will have a score for each division. The two scores will be
tallied together for one total trail course score.
Horses will be judged at each obstacle for willingness, skill of
completing the obstacle, attempt of the obstacle and the rider's
skills at handling and maneuvering the horse through the obstacle.
Each entry's total ride time will be recorded and will determine a tie
breaker if there are multiple entries with the same trail score.
The competition time keeper/time clock will record the entry/competitors time.
Scoring: Each obstacle will be worth 10 points for a possible total
score of 100 points.
COMPETITOR/ENTRY
*It will be left to the rider's discretion type of saddle, bridle and
bit, halter, hackamore, gear and equipment. *Appointments will not be
part of the entries score.
*Helmets are not required, however are recommended.
*Attire will be at the discretion of the rider.
*Attire will not be part of the entries score.
*Use of crop and spurs at the rider's discretion.
*Competition is open to all ages.
*Entries do not have to be a resident of Alabama.
*All entries must sign a release form.
*All minors must have release signed by parent or legal guardian.
MOUNT
*The rider's mount will be left to their discretion. All breeds of
horses, mules and donkeys may be ridden.
*A single mount may have multiple entries/riders.
*All entries must have a current negative Coggins. Copy must be sent
with entry form and the original must be shown at the gate for
admittance to the facility and grounds.
*Entry responsible for all of their own tack, barn equipment, buckets,
feed, hay, etc.
FACILITY
*Competition will be held inside Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery, Alabama.
*Stalls available – barns complete with water, power outlets, wash
racks, and lights. Bagged shavings will be available for purchase at
$6 per bag.
*Campsites available – bath house and restrooms near campsites.
*Outdoor arena available for lounging, riding and working horses
*Entries may bring their own props and/or equipment for practicing.
*Arrival: Friday, January 25, 2008 after 10 A.M. and must be cleared
by Monday, January 28, 2008 at 8 A.M.
*Stalls are not required if you plan to arrive and depart the day of
the event. If you do not purchase a stall you must park in the
designated grass areas. You will not be allowed to tie horses to the
barns or use an unassigned/unpaid for stall. Anyone using an
unassigned stall will be charged $100 per stall.
FEES
*Competition fee $50 per entry
*All entries that pre register will receive ONE pass for admission on Sunday.
*Stalls available for $50 for the event. Fee is same for horse stall
and tack stalls. No initial bedding provided.
*Early arrival fee of $20 per day if you plan to arrive before Friday,
January 25, 2008 after 10 A.M. or depart after Monday, January 28,
2008 at 8 A.M.
*All early arrivals before Friday, January 25, 2008 must make
arrangements with the barn manager.
*No shavings available for purchase after 8 P.M. each night unless
prepaid for with submittal of your entry.
*Any entry that will arrive after 8 P.M. on a night during the event
must make after hours arrangements with the barn manager.
*Shavings available for purchase at $6 per bag.
COMPETITION MANAGEMENT:
*Competitors/entries are warned that any act of discourtesy or
disobedience to the officials or competition management on the part of
the owner or rider will disqualify the horse/mule/donkey from
adjudication. The competition management reserves the right to remove
the owner or rider from the competition without being liable for
compensation or damages.
*Refunds after entry at the discretion of the AHC competition management.
*Indemnity and Non-responsibility clause: All entries acceptable with
the understanding that neither the Alabama Horse Council nor its
officers, nor any of the sponsors at the competition will be held
responsible for any accidents, personal injury or damages done to any
owner, horse/mule/donkey, attendant or their equipment that may be
lost, destroyed or in any way damaged at this competition.
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