About the
Manitoba Trail Riding Club

 We were formed in 1979 to meet the needs of a growing number of horse people who wanted a type of riding other than in the show ring which could demonstrate good horsemanship and promote sound, sensible trail horses. We operate under the Manitoba Horse Council umbrella.    

Competitive Trail Riding

 Competitive Trail Rides are timed events, with a set time allowed for each division ( 20, and 40 miles). Every ride may be different lengths of time, depending on terrain and weather conditions. Typically the novice division is allowed 3.5 hours, while open division is expected to complete the course at a slightly faster pace. Trails are well marked so that horses and riders can set whatever pace they wish, and mileage markers are posted at 5 and 10 miles, with a marker indicating 2 miles to camp. Horse and rider teams start the day with 150 points for soundness, condition and manners. They are scored on a demerit system and the horse/rider team with the highest score after final judging is the winner. Placings are awarded to the top 5, but all teams collect points towards year end awards.

The areas the club chooses to ride are mostly wildlife areas with bare amenities. The club provides water for horses, but  basically it is a camp-out situation, with riders supplying all of their own camping equipment, food and water.

Anyone with a sound horse can participate in competitive trail riding. Most of our members started out as pleasure riders, and many families have discovered this to be a sport that they can all participate in. If you enjoy riding in some of the most scenic country in Manitoba, come out and enjoy the marked trails and find out what competitive trail riding is all about. MTRC has always allowed pleasure riders to follow our marked trails as long as the riders do not interfere with the ride in progress.

Manitoba Trail Riding Club Memberships

Membership is required to accumulate points towards year end awards.  Although it is not necessary to have an MTRC membership to ride, it is mandatory to have a Manitoba Horse Council Membership. Please remember that if you have moved, or move during the ride season, please email, write or call to let us know your new address and phone number so that we can stay in touch with you.
 

MTRC Membership FEES
 Single $25.00, Family $40.00
These may be paid by filling out an application and mailing to Mary Anne or by paying at ride event.

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