Equestrian Trails Incorporated

 

Trail Trials
 
 
 
A Trail Trials is a judged competition on the trail using natural and man-made obstacles, judging the horse/rider combination on their performance under difficult situations they may find on a trail.
 
The National Trail Trials Program: 1) Provides a Standard Set Of Rules for the Corrals to use and 2) those riders that place in a trail trials held under our guidelines qualify for an ETI Invitational at the end of the year where the riders compete for great awards.
 
These competitions are great for novice and expert alike. They allow for schooling and excitement in a more controlled environment.

Trails Trials give you a chance to be out on your horse, seeing all sorts of terrain and encountering obstacles that are a part of trail riding. To the right are many examples of the sort of things you might be tested on in a trail trial. These are not all inclusive but give you a good idea of what to expect.

 
Trail Trials Schedule

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trail Trials  are on a marked trail course on mountain trails, park trails, and in desert areas with natural or simulated obstacles that can be found on trails. The ride is usually 2-3 hours long.

There is a volunteer judge for each of the 10 to 12 obstacles evaluating safety, performance, and control of each horse & rider team. Scoring is by points; zero is the best with 10 being, well, you need to work on it. Families and friends can ride together at Trail Trials; they only need to separate at each obstacle. Trail Trials are meant to be fun and enjoyable for everyone. 

There are various levels at which you can partisipate in such as: Open,Junior, Novice, etc. Trail Trials are open to all disciplines of riding: western, english, gaited and to all breeds of equines from draft horses to mules to ponies. Any attire normally worn for trail riding is accepted.

Enclosed footwear is required (no sandals or bare feet); boots are recommended. Approved safety helmets are also recommended. Any type or

combination of tack may be used - a saddle and bridle/bosal/hackamore are a must.

 

There is an Instructional DVD available through ETI

If you would like to see an example please click on the link Below

U-Tube Example 

 

If you like the example and want to see more please purchase a DVD from our national headquarters.

 

For Trail Trial Information Please Contact:

Kimberly Dwight at:

818-698-6200 Or eti-magazine@etinational.com

Equestrian Trails, Inc.
P.O. Box 1138
Acton, CA  93510
(818) 698-6200 fax (661) 269-2507


email:  eti@etinational.com