Mileage Program for NATRC Horses
Distance Program to recognize Missouri Fox
Trotters competing in the
North American Trail Ride Council (NATRC) competitions.
The Association tracks NATRC mileage and rewards horses enrolled in the MFTHBA NATRC Mileage Program with mileage awards, recognition in The Journal and a chance to participate in awards at the Show & Celebration in Ava, MO. Designed to encourage and reward the breeding and competing of sound, sensible, athletic horses, the distance program uses NATRC mileage as the criteria to recognize superior equine athletes. NATRC competitions usually require a horse to cover between 40 and 60 miles over a two day period at a prescribed speed, depending on the class the horse enters. During this time, the horse is examined by a certified veterinarian judge several times to evaluate condition and soundness as well as manners and the ability to maneuver trail obstacles.
Upon enrollment, each owner receives a trail decal with the Distance Program logo. When the horse reaches 250 miles, a cap with the logo on it is awarded. 500 miles receives a jacket with the right to customize it with various options including the horse's name and mileage achievement. Participation in the program requires the ride of the horse to be a member of the MFTHBA and the horse to be registered with the Association. Mileage is counted only after enrollment in the program. The enrollment fee of $25 enrolls the horse for life. The enrollment will follow the horse, not the rider, and is transferable if the horse is sold.
In order to simplify tracking of mileage, each rider or owner must submit a copy of the horse's judge card upon completion of the NATRC ride to the MFTHBA office in Ava, MO. If the horse completed the entire ride and was not pulled, full NATRC mileage will be credited to the horse. If the ride is a multi-day competition, the horse must complete all days to receive any mileage. Riders or owners are encouraged to track their own mileage for verification purposes.
NOTICE: For the year 2006, riders can
count all mileage for the year,
even if mileage is completed prior to enrollment.
GO THE DISTANCE! Registration Form