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     Competitive Trail Challenge

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This ride will be held at the 7IL Trails ranch in Cat Spring, Texas  (about 65 miles west of Houston).   Visit the 7IL Trails web site for directions and any other information you may need regarding the ranch at www.7ILTrails.com.  7IL has 20 hook-ups available.  Please contact Karen at (512)554-8683 or kvangetson@austin.rr.com to reserve your hook-up.

The terrain is pretty soft, no need for shoes if your horse is bare footed.

You can check in Friday evening or Saturday morning (times to be determined).  There will be a riders' briefing at 9:00am.  Ride out will be between 10:00am - 11:00am.  The trail is about 7 miles long and will take 2-2 1/2 hours.  Awards will be given after lunch. 

Meals and rates to be determined.

Our contests will be: Cutest dog contest, Best dressed male, Best dressed female, Best groomed horse.

We will take up to 100 entries. There will be $525 in cash awards & great prizes for 1st - 6th place. There will be an open, pleasure, and junior division.  See the FAQ page for questions regarding the divisions.