[ ] trailering
[ ] practice with rain gear
[ ] pratice drinking water from various sources
[ ] practice carrying water
[ ] wear a watch
[ ] mark a route
[ ] log conditioning schedule
http://www.octra.on.ca/articles/primer.php
Minimum and maximum times5-7 miles an hour
Weight divisions, including tack and gear
compulsory trots
Training Rides, 10-15 miles (16-24km)Novice for the first 20miles
Mileage rides, Max of 35 miles
after 500 miles Open, Trail, 25mile minimum, no maximum
Endurance150miles max over 3 days
Ride and Tie, 6miles
[ ] off farm equine 3rd party insurance I.e. OEF membership
[ ] proof of negative coggins within 12 months
[ ] Heart Rate Monitoring, Pulse, Respiration
“pulse recovery will be assessed by using a base value of 40 beats per min (vs. prelim check)
[ ] Hydration check less than 1 sec, temperature, tucking, Lameness, overreaching injuries, tack rubs etc. etc.etc. (Pre, post and mid ride checks )
[ ] Sign up at least 2 weeks in advance
[ ] Feed and water, vitamins, Knowledgable use of electrolytes, no internal drugs or fluids
[ ] Helmets and log books. Saddles MUST be used, boots are allowed but they take points off?
“unshod horses may be entered, but may be disallowed or disqualified at the discretion of the judges”
NO Cruelty. manners. Bad language and excessive drinking will not be tolerated, smoking areas, restrained dogs
p.s.
rEARING horses are eliminated
they have an award for rookie of the year
and a great what to pack on the day of article