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**Geplaatst door de TopicStarter** : 30-12-11 18:27

AQHA Trail Challenge

Geplaatst door de TopicStarter : 30-12-11 18:27

Ik heb vandaag America's Horse (blaadje van de AQHA) binnen gekregen, en zag op de cover 'Hit the trails - Gear up for AQHA's new trail challenge' staan. Als bosruiter was ik gelijk nieuwsgierig, dusss snel naar pagina 14 en op de site gekeken!
Daar staat dit:

Trail Challenge
Stay tuned to find an AQHA Trail Challenge near you!
What is a Trail Challenge?

A Trail Challenge is a judged course that tests a horse and rider’s ability to work as a team and navigate through natural obstacles they might experience on a trail. The purpose of a Trail Challenge is to enhance the horsemanship skills riders need while encouraging education, safety and fun on the trail.

Afbeelding

There are generally six to 16 obstacles in any given Trail Challenge, depending on the land and terrain of the host location. A judge or judges (determined by the amount of obstacles) are located throughout the course evaluating a rider’s skills to maneuver his horse through the obstacle. Each horse and rider team starts out with a value of 70 and then gains or loses points, depending on their ability to navigate the course. The horse and rider (partnership) with the highest overall value is declared the Trail Challenge winner in each division.

Learn all the rules of the Trail Challenge.

What are the divisions?

AQHA will recognize an all breed division as well as an American Quarter Horse division at each trail challenge. Every division will include a youth and adult category. Within each division there are three levels:

•Training level - New horse and rider partnerships
•Intermediate level - Established horse and rider partnerships
•Master level – Partnerships ready for a more demanding course
How do I earn awards?

Riders will compete for a 1st-10th placing and must be an AQHA or AQHYA member in order to participate. Those aboard American Quarter Horses will have the chance to earn Trail Challenge Merits to be put on the horse’s permanent AQHA record. Ride in a Trail Challenge and discover a new partnership with your horse.

How can I earn additional awards?

Enroll in the AQHA Horseback Riding Program today and watch the rewards stack up while you participate in Trail Challenges. Not only will you be recognized for each Trail Challenge you attend, you'll also earn double the hours you spend on your horse during an AQHA-approved trail ride.

For more information on how to participate or host a trail challenge contact Stephanie McCommon at 806-378-4633 or Stephaniem@aqha.org
http://www.aqha.com/en/Riding/Content-P ... lenge.aspx

Voorbeelden van een paar van de 16 obstakels staan in het artikel genoemd:
- Gate
- Junkyard: serie van gemarkeerde boomstammen waar je over moet terwijl je onder takken door gaat
- cache your food: een kleed slepen te paard (log drag)
- move the slicker: een bos(je) in gaan, slicker oppakken en route doorlopen door bomen en ophangen
- take a shower: tussen twee lijnen lopen en door een gordijn (in strengen) lopen
- mail dragon: zadeltas ophalen, papier erin vervangen en opnieuw ophangen
- lemonade stand: naar een tafel gaan met eten/drinkenmet paard, afstappen rechts, opstappen rechts
- water crossing

Dit onderdeel is open voor alle rassen, als je maar lid bent van het Horseback Riding Program.
Alleen de QHs verzamelen de AQHA punten op naam.

Ik vond het wel grappig om te lezen, al is de info nu nog zeer beperkt, ben benieuwd of dit ook in Nederland komt.
Het lijkt wel verdomd veel op een onderdeel van de TREC. 8-)

**Geplaatst**: 30-12-11 19:12

Re: AQHA Trail Challenge

Geplaatst: 30-12-11 19:12

zulk soort trails worden in Duitsland wel regelmatig georganiseerd via de AQHA, maar in NL heb ik er nog nooit van gehoord, helaas!

**Geplaatst**: 31-12-11 00:04

Re: AQHA Trail Challenge

Geplaatst: 31-12-11 00:04

Kan geregeld worden hoor

**Geplaatst**: 31-12-11 01:07

Re: AQHA Trail Challenge

Geplaatst: 31-12-11 01:07

Goed plan! ik denk dat trail hierdoor een stuk aantrekkelijker word!

**Geplaatst**: 31-12-11 10:15

Geplaatst: 31-12-11 10:15

Klinkt wel heel erg leuk om mee te doen..

**Geplaatst**: 31-12-11 12:02

Re: AQHA Trail Challenge

Geplaatst: 31-12-11 12:02

Nou Smotz, doe je helpen??

**Geplaatst**: 31-12-11 12:29

Re: AQHA Trail Challenge

Geplaatst: 31-12-11 12:29

ik geloof dat het dan echt een flinke buitenrit is en dat je af en toe obstakels tegenkomt die ja dan moet passeren, of zit ik nu helemaal verkeerd te denken?

**Geplaatst**: 31-12-11 13:29

Re: AQHA Trail Challenge

Geplaatst: 31-12-11 13:29

Leukleukleukleukleukleukleuk!!!!!

**Geplaatst door de TopicStarter** : 31-12-11 13:53

Geplaatst door de TopicStarter : 31-12-11 13:53

Haha Antoinette, kan best, het gaat wel kriebelen want lijkt mij errug leuk om te doen!
Je moet er alleen de ruimte voor hebben, zoals bijvoorbeeld de Farmers Field Trail had. Zoiets lijkt het mij ook.
Bij mij op stal hebben we dat opzich wel, ook stukje bos en polder direct aan stal om obstakels te zetten, alleen parkeerruimte voor zoveel trailers...en geen kantine. Verder wel centraal in het land, Zeist, en 2km van de utrechtse heuvelrug.
Zal eens polsen.

Ik denk wel dat het serieus leuk is om te organiseren, misschien in combinatie met een AQHA Trail Ride als je toch dicht bij het bos zit. Is wel een pak papier invullen voor de aanvraag...
Uhm ik ga er serieus over nadenken, wellicht heeft iemand anders ook een locatie waar dit kan?

**Geplaatst door de TopicStarter** : 31-12-11 15:35

Re: AQHA Trail Challenge

Geplaatst door de TopicStarter : 31-12-11 15:35

Heb even gemaild voor rules&regulations en application info, als ik wat hoor I'll let you know!

**Geplaatst**: 31-12-11 18:58

Re: AQHA Trail Challenge

Geplaatst: 31-12-11 18:58

Als je die info hebt wil je mij dat ook sturen?? Ik heb hier wel de ruimte om zoiets te organiseren.

**Geplaatst**: 31-12-11 19:11

Geplaatst: 31-12-11 19:11

En ik bied me bij deze aan als vrijwilliger als het in regio drenthe/groningen gaat plaatsvinden, gezellig!

**Geplaatst**: 31-12-11 23:36

Re: AQHA Trail Challenge

Geplaatst: 31-12-11 23:36

Hahaha nou daar houd ik je aan

**Geplaatst**: 01-01-12 11:51

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**Geplaatst**: 01-01-12 12:49

Re: AQHA Trail Challenge

Geplaatst: 01-01-12 12:49

Mooi, we gaan ons er mee bezig houden..Leukk

**Geplaatst**: 01-01-12 15:06

Geplaatst: 01-01-12 15:06

klinkt leuk

zou het ajb dan ergens in het midden van het land gehouden kunnen worden?

**Geplaatst**: 01-01-12 18:49

Geplaatst: 01-01-12 18:49

spatter schreef:
klinkt leuk
zou het ajb dan ergens in het midden van het land gehouden kunnen worden?

Idd, dan is het meer bereikbaar voor iedereen

**Geplaatst**: 02-01-12 15:43

Re: AQHA Trail Challenge

Geplaatst: 02-01-12 15:43

Heb het zelf ook gelezen. Inderdaad erg leuk, het deed me direct denken aan de FFT!

**Geplaatst**: 02-01-12 17:10

Geplaatst: 02-01-12 17:10

Klinkt erg leuk, zou super zijn wanneer iemand het iniatief neemt om te organiseren!

**Geplaatst**: 02-01-12 18:05

Re: AQHA Trail Challenge

Geplaatst: 02-01-12 18:05

Klinkt inderdaad enorm als TREC...
TREC is leuk, dit is ook heel leuk.

**Geplaatst**: 03-01-12 09:28

Re: AQHA Trail Challenge

Geplaatst: 03-01-12 09:28

Namens de AQHA wil ik dit gaan doen, met een aantal vrijwilligers die dan meehelpen, moet het zeer zeker lukken. Wil je helpen, zet dat dan even op bokt neer..Datum is natuurlijk ook belangrijk, maar dan moeten we eerst een locatie hebben. Ben benieuwd...

**Geplaatst**: 03-01-12 09:33

Geplaatst: 03-01-12 09:33

Mocht het niet al te ver uit de buurt georganiseerd worden wil ik graag mee helpen.
Het zou geweldig zijn als er weer iets komt wat op de FFT lijkt!

**Geplaatst door de TopicStarter** : 03-01-12 10:26

Geplaatst door de TopicStarter : 03-01-12 10:26

Antwoord van de AQHA gekregen!
Ik heb een pdf ontvangen van 24 pagina's, een Guidebook, maar die kan ik hier niet kwijt natuurlijk. Antoinette, ik heb m je gemaild.

Wat qoutes uit het Guidebook (let op, in dit Guidebook worden de AQHA Trail Ride en Trail Challenge tezamen Trail Rides genoemd):
- The Term “Ride Coordinator” applies to the individual responsible for submitting the forms referenced herein, coordinating a Trail Ride and ensuring that a Trail Ride is conducted in accordance with Trail Ride Rules.

- Trail Ride Applications must be received by AQHA at least ninety (90) days before the event date. There must be a separate application completed for each Trail Ride event to be considered for AQHA’s approval.
De aanvraag kosten van of een Trail ride of Trail Challenge zijn 50dollar per stuk

-PRIOR TO A TRAIL RIDE, Ride Coordinator agrees to require ALL Trail Ride participants to sign the AQHA Ride Program Registration Form, Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability and Indemnity Agreement (“Registration/Release Form”)

-The Ride Coordinator is responsible for collecting and remitting to AQHA $3.25 per participant in consideration of AQHA obtaining accident, medical, death and dismemberment coverage for participants

Stukken uit het gedeelte over de Trail Challenge:

Appendix G
2012 TRAIL CHALLENGE PROVISIONS
OVERVIEW:
The purpose of the Trail Challenge Program is to promote good horsemanship skills and provide an educational venue for members of AQHA and AQHYA.
Trail Challenge tests a Horse and rider on their ability to work as a team and navigate obstacles which they might experience on a trail. Trail Challenges can be a lot of fun and improve the relationship by introducing Horse and rider to new experiences.
The Horse and rider will encounter various obstacles and sometimes challenging trail situations, which will better prepare the Horse and rider to negotiate with accuracy. Through education and experience, riding becomes more pleasurable. Each Trail Challenge will encourage education, safety and fun.

TERMS:
Horse – refers to all equines, including mules and other breeds
Partnership – the same rider and Horse negotiating the same entire Course
Course – designated route a rider with the same Horse will travel from start to finish
Value – score given at each obstacle
TCM – refers to Trail Challenge Merits
Merit – recognition for deserving top placing Partnership – will be noted on Horse’s achievement record at AQHA

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible for TCM, the person competing must be a current member in good standing of AQHA or AQHYA as per Rule 101 of AQHA’s Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations and if applicable, a current member of the alliance organization (e.g. National Competitive Trail Horse Association).

RULES:
Each obstacle is judged on how the Partnership works together. This working team should negotiate each obstacle with calmness and patience, moving safely through the obstacle. Horses should show awareness, be attentive and not spook, shy or spin. The Horse should not stumble, tick or clip obstacle(s).
The Partnership should demonstrate the ability to pick its way through the Course when obstacles warrant it, and the Horse should willingly respond to the rider’s cues on more difficult obstacles.
It is important the Horse exhibits manners, responds to the rider and demonstrates quality of movement. Horses should be relaxed and not display resistance. Credit will be given to Partnerships negotiating the obstacle with style and appropriate rate of progress, providing correctness is not sacrificed. Merits are secondary to safety.

The judge has the right to ask the rider to pass an obstacle if he/she feels it will be unsafe. Control of the Horse must be maintained throughout the event.
All general trail rules are listed in AQHA’s Trail Ride Program Guidebook. Stallions may compete in adult classes. No youth shall exhibit a stallion in any class. Minimum age of Horse to compete is three (3) years of age. If a Trail Challenge is held in conjunction with an AQHA Trail Ride, stallions cannot attend.

OBSTACLES:
There are generally six (6) – sixteen (16) obstacles in any given Trail Challenge. This will vary depending on land and terrain of the property. In some cases, there may be one (1) obstacle incorporating several obstacles that flow together. Some obstacles should test if the Partnership is able to trust each other. For example, if the obstacle is to rope a steer head, the object is not to judge the ability to rope the steer, but the patience the Partnership gives to one another in completing the task at hand.
Natural obstacles are preferred; however, manmade obstacles can be used and can be permanent places on a designed Course. Caution should be taken to avoid injury. Metal obstacles can cut a Horse and can be slippery. Additionally, consideration should be taken when jumping logs in a western saddle.
Obstacles should be clearly marked and numbered. Course pattern should be posted at least one (1) hour before the event starting time. Riders should complete obstacles in order they are laid out in the Course. If there is a number of Horses and riders at a given obstacle, it is up to the judge to allow Partnerships to move to the next obstacle and return.
The Course should be posted at least one (1) hour before the start of the Trail Challenge. Obstacles should have three (3) different levels of difficulty. All riders are required to attend a pre-ride meeting. All judges must be present at the meeting to identify themselves to participants and answer any questions riders might have before beginning the Course.
Judges will be happy to answer any questions or demonstrate each obstacle. Because this is considered an educational experience, each Partnership should have the opportunity to understand what is being asked of them.
Each obstacle will receive an obstacle score. Riders are limited to three (3) refusals at each obstacle, or a maximum of three (3) minutes to successfully navigate the obstacle. Judges have the right to ask the Partnership to move on to the next obstacle. Riders are encouraged to attempt an obstacle, as no attempt will equal zero (0) score.

In het kort worden de volgende kwaliteiten beoordeelt:
Leading - Mounting - Dismounting - Hoof Check - Water Crossing - Uphill - Downhill -
Stepover - Bridge - Gate - Drag - Stationary Obstacles

These are suggested obstacles to include, but not be limited to, and other obstacles used are allowed:
The Gate
The Junk yard, instruct Horse to step over a series of marked logs on the “road” while ducking under branches.
Cache Your Food, ride Horse up to a tarp lying on the ground, take rope from the judge, walk Horse away to lift tarp off the ground, and walk back to gently lower tarp back to ground.
Move the Slicker, enter grove of trees, pick up slicker in left hand, carry slicker around trees, and into a “chute”. Rider then backs up and around trees and hangs slicker on new tree using right hand.
Take a Shower, ride Horse across two painted lines and calmly walk through shredded shower curtain strung between two trees.
The Mail Dragon, pick up saddlebag hanging on a dead tree, carry the bag to the mailbox, extract a piece of paper and place a new paper in the bag, and return bag to branch.
The Lemonade Stand, dismount, lead Horse to a table for a drink, a type of snack and return to Horse to remount.

A Rider meeting must be held before each Trail Challenge starts: (1) to introduce the judge(s); (2) to give a description of the Course; (3) to describe how the Course will be judged; and (4) to answer any questions riders might have before beginning the Course.

DIVISIONS: The following divisions will be recognized by AQHA:
All Breed Challenge Class – (applies to all breeds of Horse and mule)
Youth Quarter Horse Class
Adult Quarter Horse Class: Level 1 Training, 2 Intermediate, 3 Master
Equestrians with Disabilities

The classes are judged on how the Partnership works together. This working unit should negotiate obstacles with calmness and patience, moving safely through each obstacle. Horses should be aware, attentive and not spook, shy or spin as well as not be unaware and clip, stumble or tick obstacles. The Partnership should demonstrate the capability of picking its way through the Course when obstacles warrant it and should willingly respond to the rider’s cues on more difficult obstacles.

Obstacle Scores: (je start met een 70 score)
Penalty 1/2: Each tick of log, pole, cone plant or any component of the obstacle
Penalty 1: Hit or step on ● Incorrect or break of gait at walk or jog for 2 strides or less ● Both feet in space ● Skipping space or failing to step into required space ● Split pole in lopeover ● 1 step on dismount or ground-tie (except shifting to balance)
Penalty 3: Incorrect or break of gait at walk or jog for 2 strides or more ● Out of lead or break of gait at lope ● Knockdown ● Stepping outside of the confines of, jumping off or out of obstacle with one foot, once the foot had entered obstacle ● Including missing one element of obstacle on line of travel with one foot ● 2-3 steps on dismount or ground-tie
Penalty 5: Dropping slicker or object ● First or second cumulative refusal, balk or evade ● Letting go of gate ● Use of hand to instill fear or praise ● Stepping outside the confines of, jumping off or out of obstacle with more than one foot, once the foot has entered obstacle ● Including missing one element of obstacle on line of travel with more than one foot ● 7
Blatant disobedience ● 4 or more steps on dismount or ground-tie ● Holding onto saddle, except to mount and dismount
Penalty Score 0: Use of 2 hands ● Use of romal other than outlined ● Performing obstacles incorrectly or other than in specified order ● No attempt to perform an obstacle ● Equipment failure ● Excessively touching Horse ● Entering or exiting obstacle from incorrect side or direction ● Working obstacle the incorrect direction ● Riding outside boundary marker of arena or Course area ● Failure to ever show correct gait between obstacles as designated ● Failure to follow the correct line of travel between obstacles ● Head consistently carried too low or over flexed, except in training level

**Geplaatst**: 03-01-12 10:35

Geplaatst: 03-01-12 10:35

NQHA schreef:
Namens de AQHA wil ik dit gaan doen, met een aantal vrijwilligers die dan meehelpen, moet het zeer zeker lukken. Wil je helpen, zet dat dan even op bokt neer..Datum is natuurlijk ook belangrijk, maar dan moeten we eerst een locatie hebben. Ben benieuwd...

Leuk! Ik wil me bij deze wel opgeven als vrijwilliger maar ea is wel afhankelijk van datum en locatie

**Geplaatst**: 03-01-12 18:05

Geplaatst: 03-01-12 18:05

Hier nog een vrijwilliger afhankelijk van datum en locatie. Utrecht/Zeist of Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe