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Fall in the desert! You will enjoy breathtaking views of the Bradshaw Mountains along the Hassayampa River as you ride our trails. Enjoy scenic Sonoran Desert views as you ride along mining roads, cow trails, washes, mountain rims and the Hassayampa River. You will have the opportunity to see the rugged beauty of our landscape, abundant wildlife and native cacti that the wild Southwest has to offer. All proceeds from this ride go directly to The Boyd Ranch to help support its ongoing youth education and recreation programs. Boyd Ranch is a 501c3 organization. Any donations above and beyond your entry fee are tax deductible.
If you are new to Competitive Trail Riding, we invite you to come and ride in the Novice Division or the new Leisure Division that is a half day ride. Don’t let the idea of “Competition” keep you away either. If you just want to ride to see what it’s like WITHOUT the “Competition” part, try entering with the “Just DO it”. DO (Distance Only) option lets you ride and get credit for the miles without participating in the “competition” part. You can choose to enter DO in just Horsemanship (with your horse still in competition) or enter DO for both Horse and Horsemanship. It is recommended that even when participating as DO that the pace defined by ride management be maintained.
A Competitive Trail Ride is NOT A RACE. It is a timed and measured distance-riding event. Horses of all breeds, including mules, are invited to compete in the NATRC sanctioned divisions. Each division will follow clearly marked trails with specified minimum and maximum riding times. You and your horse will be observed over the course of the ride by experienced veterinary and horsemanship judges. You will be judged on the way you handle and care for your horse and how you negotiate trail conditions such as steep ascents and descents and natural trail obstacles. Your horse will be judged on condition and capability to continue. Stallions must be well mannered and ridden by an adult; double tied when left unattended.
For more information, go to https://natrc2.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BRAG-CTR-NATRC2025.pdf. To enter online, visit rms.natrc.net.
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