Endurance Trail Award
Endurance Trail is a form of trail riding that has speed as the focus with a goal of ‘first across the finish line’. These trail rides (races) are typically longer than the Competitive Trail Ride. The rides usually cover 50 -100 miles or more over 1-3 days of varied and challenging terrain including up the sides and over mountains. There are veterinarian and judges’ stops for the mounts during and after the ride as they must remain fit and in good health to capture the ‘win’. The final assessment of PRT, hydration and the trot out for soundness and attitude will confirm the honor of the mount and rider who was ‘first across the finish line’. The Morab with its inherent stamina and heart and lung capacity is the ideal mount for this strenuous form of trail riding. It is a fast paced race that demonstrates endurance of high speed over distance. Many consider it to be a "controlled race."
A Morab who competes in any trail ride sanctioned by AERC or any other endurance trail ride, approved by the PMHA Point Secretary, is eligible for this award. Nominations are for ONLY one level. Points will be calculated for this award according to Table B
Nomination Fee: $15.00
A Grand Champion and Reserve Champion will be offered
Table B — Competitive/Endurance Ride Chart
- Number of miles of ride + the number of riders in ride divided by the placing earned (up to 10th place)
- Completion of the ride will earn 10% of the total mileage plus number of riders. This applies when the horse does not place in the top ten
- Best Condition: Champion; add 10% of miles to points - Reserve Champion; add 5% of miles to points
- Example 1: 20 miles + 8 riders = 28; placing earned is 3rd 28 divided by 3 = 9 1/3 points.
- Example 2: 65 miles + 12 riders = 77; placing earned is 5th
77 divided by 5 = 15 2/5 points - Example 3.Best Condition: Champion; 10% of 65 miles = 6.5
(take example #2. above)
15 2/5 + 6.5 = 21 9/10 - Example 4: Completion of Ride: Example: 25 miles + 15 riders = 40, placing 12th
40 x 10% = 4 points - Example 5: Completion of Ride: Example: 75 miles + 23 riders = 98, placed 15th
98 x 10% = 9.8 points
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