â„šī¸ Important Information

What is CTR? Competitive Trail Riding is a timed event where horse and rider teams navigate trails while being judged on the horse's condition, soundness, and manners, as well as the rider's horsemanship.

Divisions: Open (O), Competitive Pleasure (CP), Novice (N), and Leisure (L) - there's a division for every skill level!

Cool Hills Ranch

📍 Cool, CA | April 11-12, 2026
Tentative
Divisions:
B1 L (Saturday Leisure), B2 L (Sunday Leisure)
Terrain:
Rolling hills with beautiful California landscapes

Contact Information

Chair: Christine Grey
Secretary: Tiffany Smith
Entry Form (Coming Soon)

Mt Diablo

📍 Clayton, CA | May 1-3, 2026
Tentative
Special Event:
May 1st - Clinic for interested riders!
Divisions:
B1 L (Saturday), B2 L (Sunday)
Terrain:
Scenic mountain trails

Contact Information

Chair: Elaine Baker
Secretary: TBD
Entry Form (Coming Soon)

Round Valley

📍 Round Valley, CA | April 30 - May 1, 2026
Tentative
Divisions:
TBD
Terrain:
Beautiful valley trails with varied terrain

Contact Information

Manager: Maria Pilgrim
Secretary: Elaine Baker
Entry Form (Coming Soon)

Eel River Ride

📍 Potter Valley, CA | June 13-14, 2026
Tentative
Divisions:
TBD
Terrain:
Riverside trails through beautiful Northern California

Contact Information

Manager: Angie Meroshnekoff
Secretary: Maria Pilgrim
Entry Form (Coming Soon)

Jackson Forest

📍 Fort Bragg, CA | August 22-23, 2026
Tentative
Divisions:
A O/N/CP, B1 O/CP/N/L, "B2" L
Terrain:
Redwood forest trails - spectacular!

Contact Information

Manager: Whitney Braito
Secretary: Robin Drechsler
Entry Form (Coming Soon)

Cool Canyon

📍 Cool, CA | October 11-12, 2026
Tentative
Divisions:
A O/CP/N, B1 L, B2 L
Terrain:
Canyon trails with fall colors

Contact Information

Manager: Erin McChesney
Secretary: Linda Thomason
Entry Form (Coming Soon)

📋 Need More Information?

Entry forms will be posted as they become available. Check back regularly or join our Facebook discussion group for updates!

New to NATRC? Check out our New Riders section for tips and information.