TPHC
Temiskaming Pleasure Horse Club
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Each trail ride is a walk only event. We understand racing on the
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trails is fun, but we have many different riders of different skill Levels
attending
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There will be an online sign up sheet for each trail ride
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There will be a year end award for the most trail rides attended
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Attending a trail ride will award the horse/rider combination 6 points.
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Each trail ride will have an attendance prize.
This year we will have a few themed trail rides such as - poker run, egg
hunt, witch hunt. Here are some descriptions and rules for each theme.
A poker run is an ingenious and interactive event where participants visit
various checkpoints, drawing a playing card at each one, all in the
pursuit of the best poker hand by the end. It’s a fun and unique way to
hit the Trails!
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Kick-off & End Point: Participants gather at the kick-off location,
get the lowdown on the route, and then embark on their
adventurous quest.
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Checkpoints: Along the predetermined route, there are 5-7
checkpoints. At each stop, participants draw a card from a deck of
playing cards. The drawn card is usually marked or recorded.
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The Best Hand Wins: After visiting all the checkpoints, participants
head to the finish line. The goal? To have the best poker hand out of
all the cards they’ve collected. Traditional poker hand rankings (like
‘two pairs’ or ‘straight flush’) determine the winner.
Our first byob (bring your own basket) Easter egg hunt! TPHC members
are welcome to come and enjoy a few hours of relaxed fun, riding your
horse or pony around the trails (non members are required to purchase
a day pass). The riding goal for the day is to find Easter eggs! We have
a whole scavenger hunt route to explore.
Rules: Although we would love to see children join us, we prefer
that they are accompanied by an adult while trying to collect eggs.
You are welcome to handle and lead horse/pony for your child. Bring
your own basket and fill up with easter eggs! All riders must stick on
the marked trails at a walk.
Witch hunt participants visit various checkpoints, finding clues at
each one. All in the pursuit of the “witches cauldron” at the en, which
will be filled with a surprise!
Rules: All riders must stick to the marked trails. As per every trail
ride this is a walk only event, this is not a race. As these are tight
trails riders will be asked to head back to their trailers if they cannot stay
at walk.
Rules and Regulations
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All riders must follow the directives of the trail boss.
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Riders are to be saddled up and ready to leave on time.
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Riders and their horses must stay on the designated trail. Respect of
land owners is essential.
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Riders must only walk or trot their horses unless stipulated by the
trail boss.
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Aggressive horses and horses that may kick are to be marked with a
red ribbon on the tail.
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All riders are to respect the space between horses (min 8 feet).
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Racing is strictly prohibited. This behavior may lead to disciplinary
action.
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No smoking is allowed on trail rides. Smoking will be permitted in
designated areas only.
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Dogs are not allowed.
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Only one rider per horse is permitted.
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Completion of a trail ride results in 6 points earned per horse/rider
combination. Trail rides will be considered part of the Versatility
award.
Proper Attire
All riders must wear the following:
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Approved helmets must be worn by all riders under the age of 18
years. (All riders are encouraged to wear helmets for their own
safety.)
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All riders must wear a boot or shoe with a minimum of ½” heel.
Boots must easily slide out of stir-up and cannot be wedged in.
All riders are expected to inform the trail boss or drag riders if they do
not feel comfortable with an obstacle or pace. No one is obligated to
attempt anything they are not comfortable with such as: steep hills,
water crossings, cantering, etc. Each rider is responsible for his/her own
safety and must make decisions in accordance to their degree of
comfort and acquired skill.
2024 Trail Ride Division Class List
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