Region Five Trail Riders

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October/November/December 2009
Hoofprints
of the
Region Five
Trail Riders
Association, Inc.
Triumph at
Dawson
Forest!
The CTR
(see story page 12)
What’s Inside
President’s Letter�� 2
Editor’s Letter......................... 3
Board of Directors’ Pages....... 4
Ride (Management) Ready..... 7
Hayes Avery Update............... 7
My First Open Ride................ 8
Never Stop Learning............... 9
Faye Whittemore Ride.......... 10
Dawson Forest...................... 12
Novice Junior Story.............. 12
Ride Schedule....................... 14
Membership Application....... 15
Classifieds............................. 16
Photos by
Mary Leslie
The Feast
The
Challenge
Region Five is one of six regions
comprising the North American
Trail Ride Conference
Region Five Board Members
President’s Letter
from Gary Clayton
As of this writing, only
two rides remain in our
region: Heart of Dixie in Troy,
Alabama, and the Biltmore
ride. Both are very enjoyable
rides. It’s your last chance
before the long winter break,
so come on out and enjoy the
fun while you can.
We have had some very memorable rides since the
last newsletter. The Faye Whittemore event was hot
and muggy, but 30+ riders braved the extreme weather
conditions to try their luck in the heat. There were
several horses pulled, but the majority came through
okay. A big thanks to Michelle Goza for her effort to
make it a successful ride, considering the conditions she
had to work with.
If you missed the Benefit CTR at Dawson Forest,
you really missed something. The ride and riding
conditions were just about perfect, but the dinner and
entertainment Saturday night made the whole weekend
one to remember. Not enough can be said about the
work Mary Leslie and Tammy Lineback did to put all
of it together. The plans were to make an enjoyable
evening and raise some money—we were successful on
both counts, as well as with a Silent Auction, raffle, and
obstacle course. All in all, it was a great weekend.
Just a reminder: if you have not voted for your
choice of Directors for the Regional Board please do
so. It’s important that we exercise this privilege and
vote for the best people to serve our Region. We do
have outstanding candidates for the openings. They are
Wayne Tolbert, Tammy Lineback, Cindy Keene, Tanya
Kingsley, and Vincent Harris (Elsa Vaneysbergen’s
husband.) Send your votes (you may vote for 4) to our
Secretary, Regina Broughton.
Linda Clayton said she would be willing to conduct
classes on the RMS (on-line Ride Management System)
for anyone that may be interested. In many cases, the
system is under-utilized. There are many facets and
reports that can make a ride go so much smoother that
are not used by management. If you are interested,
please let her know. Her e-mail is [email protected].
I’ll be looking forward to seeing
you at the rides. Happy trails to all.
Gary
Page PRESIDENT
Gary Clayton
12/11
6774 W Old Hayneville Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
334-281-5509
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
Mary Leslie
12/10
4661 Sandy Creek Rd
Madison, GA 30650-2721
404-434-1851
[email protected]
SECRETARY
Regina Broughton
12/10
201 Sleepy Hollow Road
Bristol, TN 37620
423-968-2303
[email protected]
TREASURER
Connie Driskell
12/10
524 Mills Gap Rd
Arden, NC 28704
828-684-5650
[email protected]
Carolyn Chapman
12/10
21550 Cotton Creek Dr
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
251-967-2389
duprechapman@
hotmail.com
Wayne Tolbert
12/09
9598 Antioch Church Rd W
Lenoir City, TN 37772
865-986-3333
[email protected]
Tanya Kingsley
12/09
1991 Greer Road
Hillsboro, GA 31038
706-468-0794
[email protected]
Sara Baldwin
12/09
P O Box 414
Rockford, AL 35136
256-377-2656
[email protected]
Tammy Lineback
12/09
662 Mark Trl
Woodstock, GA 30188
770-928-3012
[email protected]
MEMBERSHIP
Sallie Kudra
12/09
220 Byrlie Way
Seneca, SC 29678-5005
864-972-9125
[email protected]
Ted Curtis
12/10
1024 Pine Grove Church Rd
Sunset, SC 29685
828-777-7180
t.curtis@
curtisequinetransport.com
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
Connie Driskell
12/10
524 Mills Gap Rd
Arden, NC 28704
828-684-5650
[email protected]
REGIONAL ALTERNATE
Tanya Kingsley
12/09
1991 Greer Road
Hillsboro, GA 31038
706-468-0794
[email protected]
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
Gary Clayton
12/11
6774 W Old Hayneville Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
334-281-5509
[email protected]
REGIONAL ALTERNATE
Joyce Lewis
12/10
8075 Mauney Rd
Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124
704-836-6201
safehorsetraining@
yahoo.com
NATIONAL ALTERNATE
Sallie Kudra
12/09
220 Byrlie Way
Seneca, SC 29678-5005
864-972-9125
[email protected]
Next RFTRA Board Meeting: Nov. 21, 2009
Contact Gary Clayton for details
Editor’s Letter
from Kathy Nicholl
Lots of interesting things to
tell you about. First, let me get
you caught up with O.C. and me.
Well, it took me long enough to
find someone who could (and
did) really help me out! O.C.
and I went to Joyce Lewis (Safe
Horse Training) in Gold Hill,
N.C., in August. Joyce did an
O.C. and Me
amazing job in 1 month, but
she also helped me to realize that what I needed at my age
(65) was an already dead-broke older horse. Not that O.C.
wouldn’t eventually get there, but he needs a younger rider
to guide him there. He is for sale (check the Classified ad
on the back page) and if you are interested in either buying
or selling, please let me know, because I’m looking to do
both.
Second thing you should know about is that NATRC
was formed in 1961. Hmm, now if I can calculate
correctly, that means 2011 will be NATRC’s 50th
Anniversary! Woo-hoo! What a milestone for competitive
trail riding! The National BOD has formed a Marketing/
Celebration committee, whose members have been
busy trying to line up sponsors to help with NATRC’s
celebration. They already had one sponsor: Gulf Coast 4Star Trailers. Sponsors make a $5,000 donation to NATRC,
but to entice others to try this, the Marketing committee
sold less-expensive 4-month-only sponsorships to 4 other
businesses: Trailer Eyes, Trail Corral, Easy Care, and I.
M. Cowgirl magazine. Please check out their logos and
URL’s on page 6. Your help is needed—if you purchase
from or even just contact any of these businesses to say
you saw their NATRC sponsorship information, you will
be helping them to decide to become full (1-year) 50th
Region Five Trail Riders Association, Inc.
Newsletter — Published Quarterly
Publication Deadline
For Issue
Dec 15
Jan/Feb/Mar (Winter)
Mar 15
Apr/May/June (Spring)
June 15
July/Aug/Sept (Summer)
Sept 15
Oct/Nov/Dec (Fall)
Please send pictures and stories to:
Kathy Nicholl, Newsletter Editor
3454 Cullowhee Mtn Rd
Cullowhee, NC 28723
(828) 293-5835
[email protected]
Anniversary sponsors in 2010. The committee plans to
have the celebration end at the National Convention in
2011. And guess where that convention will be? It will be
in Region 5 on February 9-13, 2011! See Wayne Tolbert’s
announcement on page 5.
This leads to my final message—fund raising. It’s
normally not a lot of fun, but RFTRA’s BOD is trying
really hard, and has already come up with many good ideas
to help with R5’s normal expenses, plus the additional
expenses of the National Convention. I hope a lot of you
enjoyed the Benefit Ride at Dawson Forest. I didn’t get to
attend, but thought it sounded absolutely fabulous, with a
fancy Saturday night formal dinner and great entertainment
afterwards (see story on page 12). Plus, riders who are
thinking about attending another fund raiser—RFTRA’s
Equine Partnership Trail Challenge (see information on
page 14)—got to try out some sample obstacles that were
set up for them at Dawson Forest. Debbie Jones and
Joyce Lewis want to make the Trail Challenge a great, and
possibly annual, event.
But don’t forget about the cookbook. Unfortunately,
Carolyn Chapman hasn’t received enough recipes yet, so
please send yours (I know all of you have plenty, since
R5’s potlucks always turn out delicious!) to Carolyn—see
information on page 5. Tammy Lineback (R5’s Fund
Raising Chairperson) has also been busy, and you can help
R5 by purchasing any of Tammy’s many popular items—
see store information on page 6.
I hope I have you flipping furiously through this
newsletter issue by now. However, be sure to read the
stories, and not just the notices and announcements. I
received many interesting articles, and the quality, as
always, is outstanding—my heartfelt gratitude and
appreciation to all of you for your continued support. This
is your newsletter—I just assemble it. Ride safely and
enjoy our wonderful sport.
In Memory of Pride’s Sun Princess
(TWH 820788)
April 25, 1982—July 19, 2009
700+ NATRC Competitive Miles
Thanks for your great heart,
unique personality, and
27 years of memories.
Jim and Kathy Nicholl
(Paid Notice)
“It’s amazing what a horse will do for
you if he only understands what you
want. And it’s also quite amazing
what he’ll do to you if he doesn’t.”
--Bill Dorrance
Page October/November/December 2009
Summary of RFTRA BOD Meeting Minutes
Submitted by Regina Broughton, Secretary
The RFTRA BOD meeting of August 1, 2009 was held
in Room 126 of the Industrial Business & Development
Center at Tri-County Technical College in Pendleton, SC.
Attending were Wayne Tolbert, Connie Driskell, Mary
Leslie, Gary Clayton, Regina Broughton, Ted Curtis, Sara
Baldwin, Tammy Lineback, Tanya Kingsley, and Sallie
Kudra. The meeting was called to order by President Gary
Clayton at 9:00 am.
1. The Board moved to pay $50 for an ad in the
Directory for Equestrian Businesses in NC & SC per
correspondence from Mary Britt.
2. The Board accepted Vicki Murray’s resignation
from the board. Tanya Kingsley is the first alternate BOD
member, and will automatically assume Vicki’s position.
3. Connie Driskell presented the Treasurer’s report.
4. Tanya Kingsley presented the 2009 points earned.
5. The board discussed the Newsletter report submitted
by Kathy Nicholl. Gary Clayton mentioned that our
R5 newsletter is the best of all the NATRC regional
newsletters. The BOD recommended that any extra
newsletters from each printing be given to Mary Britt for
recruitment purposes.
6. Wayne Tolbert submitted the Ride Equipment
report. Sara Baldwin mentioned that the equipment is in
better order and cleaner than it has been in the past and the
board agreed.
7. Tammy Lineback submitted the fundraising
Committee report. Among the items discussed were the
2010 Calendar, the Benefit Ride, t-shirts and sweatshirt
sales, and the Region 5 Cookbook. We should remind
members to send recipes to Carolyn Chapman.
8. Carolyn Chapman submitted, via e-mail, her report
on fundraising, marketing and promotional items. The
board agreed that it is a good idea for members to write
and submit articles about NATRC rides to their local
newspapers. The board also talked about their use of and
the benefits of US Rider insurance. An article written by
Carolyn Chapman about her experiences with US Rider
Insurance in her NATRC travels will be printed in the
US Rider’s E-magazine. It will “hit” 200,000+ e-mail
addresses.
9. Gary Clayton mentioned that we do not currently
have a chairperson for the trail development committee.
He asked Ted Curtis if he would be interested in serving in
this capacity, mentioning that it is a very
important role and that we need someone
to represent Region 5 on trail advocacy
and trail work issues. Ted Curtis agreed
to serve in this capacity.
10. Sara Baldwin submitted the Ride
Page Management committee report.
2010 Ride Schedule…as of 8/1/2009
Spanish Trail
Wendy Allen Confirmed March 13
Uwharrie
Joyce Lewis Confirmed March 27
Sweet Home AL Sara Baldwin Date held April 17
Big South Fork
(contacted Vicki Murray, no
response yet)
Nimblewill
(contacted Debbie Jones, no
response yet)
Whittemore
Michelle Goza Looking at June 5
Benefit Ride
Labor Day—September 4
Ride the Edge
Wayne Tolbert Planning Sept 11
Heart of Dixie
Linda Clayton Planning Sept 25
Biltmore
Connie Driskell Oct 9, tentative
Sara will plan to put on a session on managing a ride at
our 2010 mini-convention. It will target new or prospective
new ride managers, but will also be helpful for current ride
managers.
11. Sallie Kudra submitted the Membership Committee
report. R5 currently has 229 registered members. Sallie
has set up a membership database in Access. Now she is
in agreement with the numbers and names in the national
NATRC membership list.
12. DeDe Marshall from the National Walking Horse
association (NWHA) made a presentation to the Board
about their trail riders Incentive program (T.R.I.P.), which
rewards recreational riders for logged hours spent trail
riding, and to introduce their new Competitive Horse
Incentive Program (C.H.I.P.), which rewards competitive
riders for miles accumulated on competitive trail rides.
Anyone with a gaited horse may participate in these
programs if they qualify for membership in the NWHA.
13. Gary Clayton and Connie Driskell gave the
National Director’s report:
1. The National Board approved Kim Cowart as a
judge.
2. Connie Driskell explained the scholarship
program.
3. Connie stated that the NATRC accounting
system is being converted from Peachtree to
Quickbooks.
4. As of December 31, 2010, Connie Driskell’s
term on the national board will expire and she
will need a replacement. She told us that she
has been on the board for 13 years and is ready
to be replaced. Any RFTRA member interested
in serving on the national board, will have to
campaign and give written reasons why you
want to serve.
5. The NATRC 2010 National Convention will be
in Reno, Nevada, in conjunction with A.E.R.C.
6. The NATRC 2011 National Convention will be
held in Nashville, Tennessee, hosted by R5.
7. Gary Clayton discussed the proposed rule
change regarding stabling options. It does away
with the stationary ties option and disallows
only:
A. Hobbling
B. Staking Out
C. Portable corrals as a form of primary
containment
Under the proposed rule change, stabling options
will be determined by ride management or the
hosting facility. The only stipulation to the
possible options will be that the stabling option
“has to be available to all competitors.”
Gary Clayton asked if the BOD wanted to accept
the National Board’s proposed change regarding
stabling options or not. He read the actual
proposed change. All were in favor of the
proposed change.
14. Region 5 will host the 2011 National Convention
at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. The
dates for the Convention will be February 9-13, 2011. The
necessary committees for the convention are:
§Hospitality Suite Committee
§ Registration and Registration Packet Committee
(Connie Driskell volunteered to chair this
committee)
§Program and Speakers Committee
§Vendors and Prices Committee
§Facilities and Meals Committee
§Steering Committee
§Raffles and Fundraisers Committee
15. Mary Leslie gave a summary of the upcoming
Benefit Ride.
16. Carolyn Chapman submitted a report on
mentoring, and the board discussed the need for mentoring,
but did not support the option of a structured mentoring
program.
17. The next RFTRA Mini-Convention will be at The
Phoenix Inn in Greenville, SC, on February 27, 2010.
18. The board discussed the upcoming Equine
Partnership Trail Challenge fundraiser which will be held
on October 24 at Gamblers Ridge Stables in Gold Hill, NC.
Debbie Jones is the contact person for this event.
19. A discussion took place about our region’s 2010
Appreciation Awards. The board agreed on nominations.
20. Region 5 Election Ballots have been printed in the
newsletter and are due to be returned to Regina Broughton
by October 1. We will also have ballots available at all
rides in September.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m..
To obtain a copy of the complete minutes of this
Board meeting, please contact Regina Broughton at
[email protected].
2011 NATRC National Convention & Motto Contest
Region 5 will be the host region for the NATRC National
Convention to be held in Nashville, Tennessee February
9-13, 2011. As the host region, we have a lot of work
to do and will need the help of many volunteers. Gary
Clayton and Wayne Tolbert are heading the Steering
Committee; Marlene Buttrey is chairing the Facilities
and Meals Committee and has already secured motel
accommodations for the convention in Nashville. The
BOD asks for your help with the following committee
functions---Registration, Program & Entertainment,
Vendors, Hospitality, Publicity, Fund Raising &
Budgeting, and National BOD Gifts. Please consider
volunteering to help make 2011 a successful and
memorable convention for the entire NATRC family.
One more thing---we need a convention motto. Please
put on your thinking caps and email your suggestions
to us. There will be a prize for the motto selected.
Please send suggested mottos to either:
Gary Clayton: [email protected] or
Wayne Tolbert: [email protected]
RFTRA COOKBOOK
Wouldn’t you love to have
the recipes for all those
delicious potluck meals
you’ve sampled at Region 5
rides? Please help us make
that cookbook a reality—
submit your recipes now!!!
Send your PotLuck Recipes to:
Carolyn Chapman
21550 Cotton Creek Drive, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Email: [email protected]
(251) 967-2389 / (251) 752-4780
Please include the following information with your
recipe(s):
Your Name
Contact Phone Number
Email address
N.A.T.R.C. REGION FIVE STORE
Tammy Lineback, R5’s Fund Raising Chair announces
that there is a Region 5 Store online at www.natrc5.
org Click on the word “Store” at the top of the home
page to see available merchandise. If you see an item
you want to purchase, please call Tammy at (678)
462-0863 or email her at [email protected]
Shown below are several of the items, including a new,
super-nice 2010 photo Calendar. Shipping is available.
N.A.T.R.C. THANKS OUR SPONSORS
www.gc4star.com
2010 Region 5
photo calendar
$15.00
www.easycareinc.com
www.trailereyes.com
Embossed Tee, unisex S-2XL. $20.00
Colors: navy, brown,
red, pink, coral,
green, lt. blue
Embossed sweatshirt, $30. Same
colors, sizes, but
limited on what is
left.
White Region 5 Tee,
womens M-XL $15
www.imcowgirl.com
www.trailcorral.net
SPECIALIZED SADD
LES
The One
with the
Adjustable
Fit
R5 logo Collapsible fan
with carry case $5.00
NATRC zipper bag with
horse logo $10.00
Natural sea
sponge $15.00
Page R5 Directory $3.00
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Getting Ready for the Ride
by Sandy West Pegram
My, my, my – another NATRC Ride! How neat to be
able to go, ride, and visit with some great horse people. So,
I load my trailer with all my goodies, clean my horse up,
get the groceries, hay/feed, electrolytes, put my horse in the
trailer, and off I go.
So simple, yes? Well, from that perspective, maybe.
This year, however, after enjoying the work of so many
others, I thought it was time to help. So I volunteered
on June 19–21, 2009, at the Whittemore Farms NATRC
Ride in Jasper, Alabama. I have helped at various clinics,
but not a full CTR. My assigned job was to help the
Ride Manager, get awards/donations, prepare forms and
stuffers for goodie bags, ride the trails to time the ride, and
whatever else I could do. I thought, boy, am I a good girl,
and look how much I have done. How quickly I would
learn that my “contribution” was just a drop in the bucket!
Getting “into the ride,” and not just riding, gave me a
new look at the realities of putting on a ride and the many
volunteers it takes to make things go so easily for riders.
TRAILS: Have you ever thought about who lays out
the trails, trims the trails, literally measures the trails (not
just guesswork), marks the trails, checks the trails to insure
pie plates/markers are there, gets water out on the trail,
finds safety riders and the safety equipment?
JUDGES: Who selects the judges, makes arrangements
for their travel, picks them up, puts them up, feeds them,
gets them from one point to the next, finds their secretary
(or in some cases secretaries)?
ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES: Do we have tent/fans/
water/chairs for the judges and secretaries, whose vehicles
do we use to get around, where/who are our Emergency
Vet and Farrier, who is Rules Interpreter, who is P/R Chair
and where do they take their crew, do we have enough
P/R workers, can some thank you gifts be found for the
volunteers?
RECORD KEEPING: Who does the Registration
(takes a minimum of two GREAT folks), tallies points,
handles financial matters (checks, deposits, memberships),
sends reports to National office, who is timer, where
will they be, where are the ribbons/prizes, and who is
responsible for handling the small, unexpected things that
come up?
MISCELLANEOUS: Who makes directional signs for
the rides, who coordinates with the land owner, gets pens
and writing supplies, where are the pennies, who arranges
for mentoring new riders? We riders all take details
for granted, but I’m sure you can think of a lot of other
necessities that I might have missed.
At this ride, our host said he counted 20 people
working (and you know there were many more “unseen”
volunteers) to make the event safe, smooth and fun. These
people don’t just materialize by wishing! At a recent
Board meeting there was a discussion about having a
Ride Manager’s Clinic. This might be an event we can all
consider attending. Contact Board members to see how you
can help Region 5—I guarantee that they will be delighted
to hear from you. Working with Ride Management also
offers a great opportunity to learn more about NATRC, and
to develop many special long-lasting friendships. As riders,
we are sometimes so focused on our horses and the CTR
that we don’t enjoy the pleasure of fellowship with our
competitors or the many volunteers.
So for those of us who “just load up and go,” maybe
it’s time to help make sure these rides continue. When you
can’t ride (horse out of service for a while, it’s too hot, too
cold, etc.), why not offer your services to a Ride Manager?
And perhaps you have friends who, even though they can’t
compete at a ride, would make GREAT volunteers! Each
job offers tremendous educational value, and being on
the other side of the ride is an eye-opening experience. I
have never heard a Ride Manager say they had too much
help—but wouldn’t that be a treat! Keep that in mind next
time you remember how much NATRC means to you. We
can all help our sport grow and continue to be the best
distance-riding program around! I am so thankful for all
the pleasure it has given me.
Hayes Findley Avery Update
from Marty Findley
Editor’s Note: On August 27, 2007, in Rome, GA, then
32-year-old Hayes Avery, daughter of Phil and Martha
“Marty” Findley, was shot in the head
during a random act of violence by a
crazed Gulf War veteran with mental
problems. Hayes survived this brutal
experience with the help of her devoted
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parents, but recovery has been a slow, hard-fought process.
Her mom, Marty, provided the following update.
“Although Hayes is not eligible for any therapy in
Tennessee, her riding therapy with her Mom continues at
a nice pace. Here is a photo taken on August 22, 2009,
of Hayes and Marty riding a short trail in the Smoky
Mountains in an area called Cades Cove. Hayes rode about
45 minutes, her longest ride to date, and she was glad to
be a little sore the next day. She is riding her 28-year-old
Arabian, Asan. He takes good care of her.”
My First Open Ride
Photo by Linda K. Toups
by Regina Broughton
I packed my trailer,
bathed my horse Tango,
and was on the road by
6:30 AM, headed for
my first Open Division
Ride at the Nimblewill
Challenge on June 5-7,
2009, near Dahlonega,
GA. When I arrived at
camp around noon on
Friday, I decided to park
next to Ted and Karen
Curtis and Victoria
Erickson and Pat
Harmon, whom I knew
to be super-nice, helpful,
and supportive fellow
competitors. After
four years in the Novice and Competitive Pleasure (CP)
Divisions, where I rode 30-40 miles per weekend at 3-5
miles per hour, I had finally made the decision to move up
to Open, where I would ride 50-60 miles at 4-6 miles per
hour. I knew Tango could do it, but I was nervous about
my ability to cope with the longer distance and faster pace.
Tango’s check-in went well except that the Vet
judge, Dr. Mike Coker, thought he was a little off on his
right hind. I thought he was a little stiff from the long
trailer ride but would loosen up later, so I wasn’t overly
concerned about that assessment. (Darn, I should have
lunged him more before the check-in!) I went on a little
leg-stretching ride with Karen and Ted for about an hour,
then went down to visit with Carolyn Chapman and Elsa
Vaneysbergen. They’re fun girls and we always have a lot
to talk about, given our shared obsession
with spoiling our horses. They were quite
impressed that Tango has been seeing
a Dermatologist! After a nice potluck
dinner and ride briefing, I loaded Tango
up with plenty of fresh hay and water,
Page took a Tylenol PM, and went to bed.
I slept soundly (thanks to the Tylenol PM) and was
awakened at 4:30 AM by my alarm. Tango greeted me
with his usual nicker, and dug into the feed I brought him. I ate my own breakfast and before I knew it, it was time
to saddle up! We assembled at the trailhead and Tango
seemed pretty calm. Wayne Tolbert had agreed to mentor
me on this ride, and I knew I was lucky to have the help
of such an experienced competitor. I was a little nervous
about the pacing. I didn’t want to push Tango faster than
we needed to go, but I didn’t want to fall behind on time,
either.
Wayne and I started calmly out of camp at a walk. The weather was cool and the woods were nice. The trails
that had been wet and a little slippery the day before had
dried out quite a bit overnight. Tango walked and trotted
willingly with Wayne’s Morgan mare Sienna, and I didn’t
feel any stiffness or lameness. The day went well. We did
fine on an uphill obstacle and at the first P&R Tango was
9 and 5—great! After the P&R, we had a judged mount
where I pulled Tango a little off balance—my error, not his,
so I was pleased with him. I became nervous about going
back to camp for lunch and then having to coax Tango to
go back out for 10+ miles. But as luck would have it, on
this ride we had a very pleasant lunch on the trail at a shady
spot beside a nice wide, but shallow creek. Back on the trail, we had another obstacle where we
had to go forward down a bank into a creek, let the horse
drink, and then back up the bank between two ribbons
onto the trail, where we trotted past the judge. Tango did
this whole obstacle very calmly—wonderful! We arrived
at an intersection where the pie-plates and ribbons were
confusingly placed (or moved by malicious persons) and
called back some riders who were headed the wrong way,
hoping no one else had gotten misdirected. After going
past the two-mile-marker, we cruised into camp at a walk
and arrived at exactly mid-time. What a great first day! An hour or so later, we took our horses down for a
vet-check, and Tango’s back was a little sore. The vet
advised me to ice his back, then bring him down early
Sunday morning for another check before tacking up. I
thought there were two issues which could have caused the
sore back: (1) the fit of my new Specialized saddle might
need to be tweaked, and/or (2) my cantle bag might have
irritated Tango. So I removed the cantle bag and re-packed
a pommel bag after icing Tango’s back.
Just then, Carolyn Chapman arrived back in camp,
about an hour late. You remember that trail where we
were worried that someone might go the wrong way?
Well, Carolyn did just that and her horse became slightly
dehydrated, so she decided to rest in a creek until the
safety rider arrived. We were also concerned because Gary
Clayton’s horse had turned up lame at the second P&R
and had to be trailered back to camp. After discussing
everybody’s problems, we had a hamburger supper, oneday awards, and ride briefing that evening.
I slept well Saturday night and took Tango down for his
back check early Sunday morning. Dr. Coker said Tango’s
back was still a little sore, but I told him I had removed the
cantle bag and promised that I would stay off of his back
for as much of the ride as I could (riding in the two-point
position was going to be tough for 20 miles, but I was
confident I could do it!). We tacked up and came for an
in-hand trot-by, where I lost a point for trotting him with
his reins. It didn’t even occur to me that I should have used
a halter and lead, but I’ll know from now on! Again, Tango
walked quietly out of camp with Wayne and Sienna. But
his perfect obedience at obstacles was about to end.
We came around a corner and were instructed to trot
our horses until we were told to halt. Then, we were to take
a ribbon from the secretary and sidepass to the judge to
hand it to him before we turned left up a hill onto the trail. Wayne went first and Tango waited to follow. I could feel
anxiousness building in Tango as we waited and watched
Wayne trot down the road. By the time they told us to go
ahead for our turn, Tango was a ball of nerves. He trotted
very animatedly, but was still controlled. However, when
I asked him to stop in front of the judge, he had already
made up his mind that he would chase up the trail to the left
after Wayne’s horse, Sienna. He stood still for one second
while I took the ribbon from the secretary, but when I
asked him to sidepass, he started jigging and spinning. The
judges and secretaries were jumping out of their chairs and
scattering out of the way, all the while scribbling on their
notepads—not a good sign! I decided to pass at that point,
and catch up with Wayne, who apologized for not waiting
closer. We then continued down that trail at a trot.
We had a little problem that morning with what Wayne
called trail “constipation.” We got bunched up and couldn’t
get the group to move on. Wayne said he’d endure it until
the first P&R, and then he’d say something. Luckily, after
a score of 10 & 7 at the P&R, we all moved out better and
Wayne and I found a nice little gap. At the creek where
we’d had lunch on Saturday, there was an obstacle where
we had to take a rain poncho from the secretary, go into
the creek and hand it to the Horsemanship Judge, then turn
on the hindquarters and move over to the side to give our
horses a drink while other riders completed the obstacle. Tango did great and our scorecard said, “Good use of cues
and aids.” The rest of the day was uneventful and we got to
camp at mid-time again. Tango’s vet-out revealed that his back had gotten a
little sorer and he was a little lame on his right hind leg. (I
later learned that my saddle was rocking slightly, causing
the sore back. I’ve added some shims and think it fits
Tango very well now.) After vet-out, I gave him a dose of
Bute (allowed after vet-out) and tied Tango to my truck
while I packed up. Suddenly I noticed that Tango had his
head all the way inside the truck window. He came out
with a loaf of bread in his mouth. It was hilarious to see
him in the truck like that and then coming out waving that
bread in his mouth—if I’d only had a video camera, I could
have won “America’s Funniest Videos”! I decided he must
be hungry, and gave him a scoop of grain!
Finally the horn honk came, indicating that awards
were ready. We got 4th place (out of 4 in our Division) for
Condition. I expected this after Tango’s anxiety at that first
obstacle, along with the sore back and leg! But I got 3rd
place (not last—Woo hoo!) in Horsemanship. All in all,
I was pleased with our first Open ride! Next ride: Jasper,
Alabama on June 19-21. In the meantime, I will work on
saddle fit and Tango will practice patience and consistency.
Never Stop Learning
by Marty Findley
After a few NATRC rides, you will begin to appreciate
the different perspectives each judge brings to the
sport. Every ride will not be the same, and every judged
obstacle will have variations. When you study your
scorecards, you can begin to work on areas that you
find need strengthening in your conditioning or training
program. I recently realized there was an area on the back
of my card that I did not understand: jugular fill time. I
contacted Mike Coker, DVM in Carrollton, GA, and he was
able to help me understand and hopefully improve this area
of my horse’s conditioning. What follows is his explanation
to me, which I was encouraged to share with the region. I
want to thank Mike for taking the time to share with me
personally, and also with others through our newsletter. Letter from Mike Coker to Marty Findley
Dear Marty,
Jugular fill is a parameter that clinical veterinarians
use to assess a horse’s cardiac pump quality, blood
volume distribution and hydration. In the event of colic,
for instance, one of the first parameters I will evaluate
is jugular fill. Of course I also check mucous membrane
color, capillary refill time, hydration, gut sounds, heart
rate, respiratory rate and body temperature to try and get
a picture of a horse’s current condition. Also, any time I
suspect clinical signs of a heart problem, other circulatory
problem or trauma with blood loss, I
check jugular fill. Racetrack veterinarians
use this assessment as part of their picture
of the fitness of a horse and how well the
trainers and grooms are performing their
duties in caring for the horse.
(continued on page 10)
(continued from page 9)
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the trailer and straight up to check in. Secondly, a horse that
is in a borderline state of conditioning for the environment
of the ride may have a difficult time maintaining a baseline
jugular fill time. Thirdly, a horse that is either not a good
water drinker or has not been prepared with appropriate
electrolyte administration to encourage water intake in
the days leading up to the ride may also be affected by
fluctuations in his/her jugular fill time. So make sure your
horse is calm at check in, well conditioned for the ride and
is able to maintain a proper level of hydration throughout
the weekend.
Thank you again, Mike; one of the things I love most
about NATRC are the many educational opportunities.
My Boy “Skyy” at Faye Whittemore CTR
by Sandy West Pegram
In this
case we are
not talking
about sick
or injured
animals. We
are assessing
reasonably
healthy
horses with
(hopefully) no
heart problems
or other serious medical conditions. In the context of a
competitive trail ride, jugular fill may be considered a
measure of blood volume and cardiac output. Let’s assume,
for the sake of this discussion, that the horse has a normal
heart and is in good condition for the job he/she is doing.
Then the only parameter changing is circulating blood
volume. Since the majority of blood is water, as a horse
becomes dehydrated the circulating blood volume drops.
This would increase the jugular fill time. Most clinical
veterinarians would likely think that a drop in circulating
blood volume as evidenced by a delay in jugular fill is one
of the earliest visible changes as the clinical condition of
the horse deteriorates. This parameter will often change
sooner than mucous membrane color and capillary refill
time, and much faster than skin turgor (“skin pinch”),
which is one of the slowest parameters to change. So, by
checking jugular fill time, I think I can give the riders a
head start on the need to rehydrate their horses.
When I judge a ride, I try to make sure that I use
the guidelines on the judge’s card. The baseline for the
jugular fill of each animal is established at check in. For
this baseline I try to make the assessment unique for each
animal. A thin-skinned Arab or Thoroughbred will not look
like a Paso Fino, Morgan or Tennessee Walking Horse.
Different breeds will often have thicker skin or coarser hair
or more/less muscling and more/less fat. When you check
jugular fill, you will see the skin rise up on the thin-skinned
horses, but you may only see the hair move on the thickskinned ones. This difference is important for me to take
into account, so that someone cannot say that I am judging
one horse differently than another. In other words, I do not
compare the look and response of one horse with another.
Like mucous membrane color and capillary refill time,
jugular fill is reflective of cardiac output. Cardiac output
is affected by both blood pressure and
hydration (among other things). So a
horse that comes to check in “wired” may
have a fast jugular fill that he/she may
not be able to maintain during the ride—
another reason not to run your horse off
Well, four years ago
when my sister/trainer
Donna Maye West got
a 4-year-old black and
white gelding in for
training from a Florida
client and said, “He
will make you a good
horse,” my response was
“I don’t need another
horse!” (Ever said that
before?) But I was
wrong. After several
months of watching him
with my sister as well as
recognizing that my dear
horse “Bear” was in her early 20’s, I decided yes, I would
bring Skyy home with me.
The early months were interesting. He was a tad
opinionated, very strong (loved to lock his neck and off
he’d go), quite herd bound, didn’t like horses behind him,
etc. And he was quite big (I still haven’t measured him—as
long as I can get on, we are good to go).
After a year of owning him and working on the basics,
softness, compliance, etc., I decided to try an NATRC ride
with him. Although I had done well with my two mares,
handling this young horse was quite different. Those of
you at Heart of Dixie that year may remember the horse
that reared up at the judge each time we saw her; or you
may remember the horse that got loose and was running
across the campground looking for his buddy. (He
only did that twice!) And at the last obstacle, the judge
actually suggested I pass. (Think we had her number by
then?) Earlier this year, one of our very good Open Riders
admitted that when she first saw him, she thought he was
Riders
heading
out in
the early
morning
fog
Courtney Keen
Riders
having a
laughing
good time
Cindy Keen
“dangerous” (and he may well have been then).
Well, that’s been three years ago, and Skyy has grown
into a delightful horse. He has overcome so many of
his original “concerns” and has become a real partner. I
attribute his progress to: (1) he was basically a good horse,
but uneducated, (2) my sister, who has guided me through
the difficult periods, and (3) my NATRC family’s support,
education, and encouragement. Even in those early rides,
I was never made to feel unwanted or left out because we
just couldn’t “do.” On the contrary, I was encouraged and
welcomed as part of the family.
Although I learned about NATRC in 1999, the first six
years I was a here-and-there attendee with several different
horses. The last four years, however, I have been able to
do more, using both Skyy and my mare Emme. This year,
I decided, however, to concentrate on Skyy, to see what he
could do, and if we really could work together.
The year started with Spanish Trail (where he did very
well), and then at Nimblewill. But the real accomplishment
was to come—the Faye Whittemore Farms ride on June
20-21, 2009. The weather was atrocious—99% humidity,
upper 90’s temperatures where it was just hard to breathe at
times. (I’m sure you all remember that weekend wherever
you were!) I think 16 of the original 35 horses pulled,
and even a rider or two opted to regroup. Skyy was the
Novice Sweepstakes winner with a perfect 100 points under
Vet Judge Mike Bridges. The ride was a huge challenge
for me personally. As Skyy’s caregiver, I drew on all the
things NATRC has taught me: conditioning, hydration,
electrolytes, bran mashes, sponging, my balance, setting
a good do-able pace for the ride, practicing obstacles
whenever/wherever possible, patience and direction,
effective horse camp set-up, etc., etc., etc.! I have learned
so much from all of you and am very grateful.
So, if you’re wondering why I’m writing this, it’s not
just that I am very proud of what Skyy has accomplished.
But it is also to stress that everything we learn helps our
horses (and ourselves) to have better, safer, and more
enjoyable rides. Those bad rides, those missed obstacles,
those anxious horses, those poor scores, those embarrassing
moments, are all part of our learning curve. All our horses
have such potential if we will stay with the program
and give them (and us) a chance to grow and learn. By
breeding, Skyy is nothing special, but time is proving what
a terrific horse he can be. Too often I think people look
for the “perfect horse” when he/she might be right there
next to you. Thank you NATRC for giving me (and Skyy)
the chance to grow in such a wonderful sport with such
wonderful people and horses.
May each of your rides be better than the one before
and may you be blessed with a great riding partner.
Tommy
Mitchell
& Debbie
Jones as
seen by
Tessa
South
Fayw Whittemore CTR
photos by Linda K. Toups
(assisted by Tessa South)
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Dawson Forest:
Now, That’s What I’m Talking About
by Marty Findley
Mary Leslie and her team of volunteers have done it!
They have come up with the most unique, creative, and
entertaining NATRC Ride ever. I’ve seen more than a few
NATRC rides in my 25 years in Region Five and everybody
I talked with agreed with me. This year our Region 5
Benefit Ride at Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area,
was the best.
While some people talk about how to bring new ideas
and riders into our sport, Mary, Tammy Lineback, and
Debbie, Mark, and Taylor Jones got busy and pulled off the
most entertaining ride ever. They had an awesome support
team in Linda Clayton, Tanya Kingsley, Ayako Prince, and
Ginny Tolbert.
Here are some of the highlights:
First of all, the Dawson Forest Trailhead has matured
into a beautiful camping area, rustically landscaped, trailer
and horse friendly, with lots of shade. The trails are clear,
well marked, and very scenic. This is primarily due to the
efforts of Ranger Jim Johnson from the Dawson Forest
WMA.
After check in and then vet in with Dr. Mike Coker
DVM and Horsemanship judge Richard Stone, we were
given the opportunity (for a $10 donation to Region 5) to
go “play” with our horses. An obstacle course, designed
and constructed by Debbie Jones with the help of her
husband Mark and son Taylor, was set up, complete with
signs to help us negotiate each part. We could walk horses
through a curtain of foam tubes, across a narrow bridge,
then back through a labyrinth of PVC pipes. There were
barrels to jump, tubes to drag, and my personal favorite,
a huge horse size teeter-totter. Those of us following
the trends in horse/man/partnership could invest time in
“hooking up” with that training, and also get an opportunity
to see what will be in store for us on October 24th at
Gambler’s Ridge, NC. That is when we will have our
Equine Partnership Trail Challenge event (see page 14 for
information).
On Friday night, after a delicious “pot-luck” dinner,
Trail Master Mark Jones briefed us and had us all ready to
ride on Saturday morning, when we were out by dawn. The
weather remained cool all day. The trails were well marked
by Debbie, Mark, and Tammy Lineback. We returned from
the trails to find the base camp transformed into a country/
western nightclub.
Ron Hall was in his log cabin trailer
cooking Bar-B-Q, with the aroma drifting
through the camp. A quick check by
our Vet and then riders cleaned up for
the party. Tables with decorations and
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checkered tablecloths were set up for over 100 dinner
guests. Tickets had been sold for dinner and show ($25) or
just the show ($10). Dinner included a silent auction, plus
music by banjo player Rogerio Santos and country singer
Doc Stovall.
The show after dinner provided a wonderful couple
of hours of music and storytelling. Jerry Warren, cowboy
poet/storyteller, kept us laughing, sharing, and relaxing
under the stars. Riders from Region Five’s past were there
to share the evening and renew old friendships once linked
by competition, now connected through the sheer joy of
fellowship in NATRC Region 5.
Sunday’s ride was enjoyed on another day of beautiful
weather, and the awards were presented with a very special
touch from Mary Leslie. An artist by trade, she presented
hand painted gifts to the judges and to Tammy Lineback,
who was responsible for making the Cowboy Dinner a
reality. It was a ride to remember. The perfect ride. Now,
that’s what I’m talking about!
A Junior Rider’s Story
Cassee Nalazek and Uno share a Dawson
Forest moment with Marcy Lineback
(photo by Mary Leslie)
by Cassee Nalazek
My name is Cassee Nalazek and I am a Novice junior
rider. I own a palomino grade horse named ‘El Numero
Uno Jiente.’ I board him at my friend Marcy Lineback’s
house in Woodstock, GA.
When I moved my horse to Marcy’s house, I started
hearing about competitive trail riding in Region 5. I wasn’t
sure if it was for me, but Mrs. Tammy Lineback invited
me to a March clinic in Dublin, GA, at Cindy Keen’s
Meadowchase Farms. When I first got there, there were so
many people and horses! Uno was also unsure of what was
going on, but quickly relaxed.
The clinic started off with a meeting about everything
we would be doing. There seemed to be so many RULES
involved! I was confused and wondered if this sport was
for me. At first, everything seemed complicated and hard,
GAMBLER’S RIDGE
GOLD HILL, NORTH CAROLINA
Natural Horsemanship Facility
HOME OF
especially when they described obstacles that I had never
even heard of before. Soon afterwards, there was a mock
ride to show us what it would feel like to be on a real CTR.
After the ride, we received our scorecards showing things
that were correct, and things that needed work. After the
clinic was over, I wasn’t convinced that N.A.T.R.C. was for
me, even though Cindy’s place was so fun and beautiful!
However, I continued to condition Uno with Marcy. I
noticed how much more he enjoyed trail riding than our
more common ring work.
Ms. Tammy told me about the Benefit Ride at Dawson
Forest on September 5-6. It sounded like the perfect
opportunity to try a real CTR. I worked every weekend,
riding Uno at either Dawson Forest or Kennesaw Mountain
to get him ready and in shape for the ride, usually riding
about 5 hours every weekend.
When the ride came, I was a little nervous. At vet-in,
Uno did great for the judges. I couldn’t wait for the ride to
begin! Starting out Saturday morning felt like an ordinary
trail ride, and even though I thought the obstacles would
be really hard, they weren’t. They were just simple things
you ask your horse to do on a normal trail ride. Like, go
up a small hill, stop and count to five seconds, then walk
on. We just rode the trails, and the judges hid in the woods,
watching how we rode.
Once the ride was over, I wanted to see my scorecards
so badly. If we had won anything, it would just be a nice
bonus. Well, it was my first ride, and I got a second in
horsemanship, and Uno got a blue in condition! I was so
surprised and so proud of Uno too!
The dinners at the ride both nights were really
delicious! I had fun doing Mrs. Debbie Jones’ obstacle
course and teaching Uno new things. He was great. He
loves to stand up on the pedestal.
The thing I loved the most about the ride, though, was
how everyone in N.A.T.R.C acts like one big family. I
loved my experience with N.A.T.R.C. and will continue
competing!!
JOYCE LEWIS
SAFE HORSE TRAINING
704-836-6201
www.gamblersridge.net
www.safehorsetraining.com
Rojerio Santos on banjo
Dr. Mike Coker (Vet Judge)
& Tanya Kingsley
Dawson Forest
photos by Mary Leslie
Doc Stovall (guitar) and Story Teller Jerry
Warren (seated) entertain all
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Region Five 2009 Remaining Rides
September 26-27
Heart of Dixie
Troy, AL
Linda Clayton, 6774 W Old Haynesville Rd., Hope Hull, AL 36043
A&B-O,N,CP
334-281-5509
334-567-6766
October 9-11
Autumn @ Biltmore
Asheville, NC
AA-O/A-O,N,CP/B-N
Connie Driskell, 524 Mills Gap Road, Arden, NC 28704
828-684-5650
AA=3 DAY RIDE A=2 DAY RIDE B=1 DAY RIDE
O=OPEN CP=COMPETITIVE PLEASURE N=NOVICE
Ride schedule is subject to change, so be sure to contact the Ride Manager for specific ride information.
All rides need volunteers! Register for rides online at www.natrc5.org.
JUNIOR RIDERS
Don’t forget the
2009 Junior Rider
Assistance Program
EQUINE PARTNERSHIP
TRAIL CHALLENGE
Use your Horsemanship Skills and your
Relationship With Your Horse to compete on a
fun course of creative improvised obstacles
at Gambler’s Ridge Stables in Gold Hill, N.C.
on OCTOBER 24, 2009
Come and compete or come as a volunteer
Invite your friends!
Cost: $35/$45 at door
Registration begins at 7:00 A.M.
Competition begins at 8:00 A.M.
Register at www.natrc5.org or
contact Debbie Jones at 770/475-9295
or email [email protected]
For course info
contact Joyce Lewis at 704/836-6201
or email [email protected]
Make your own camping and stall
reservations with Joy Pinto
704/668-6638 or e-mail:
[email protected]
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Every Junior Rider who is or becomes a REGION
FIVE member of NATRC (by October 1, 2009)
may be reimbursed $50 for every ride started in
the Junior Class of any Division in Region Five
during 2009. Each Junior Rider must time out
on the first day of competition to be eligible for
assistance, which will be provided in the form of a
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year, for each qualified ride. You must apply in
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Junior Rider Program
c/o Connie Driskell
home: 828/684-5650
524 Mills Gap Rd
[email protected]
Arden, North Carolina 28704
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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Region Five Trail Riders

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