Share the Trail Competitive Trail Ride

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The ride takes place just 40 miles east of San Diego, Ca. The scenery is beautiful with the ride starting at the staging area, and climbing up to the pine trees and meadows of the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. The course is on trails and fire roads, with good footing. There are a few stream crossings. The trails can be rocky in some areas. You will be sharing the park area with other equestrians, hikers, bicyclists, deer and wild turkeys. Check-in Friday afternoon. Competitive divisions offered: NOVICE -- Horses entered in this division must be at least 48 months of age. Mileage will be about 18 miles on Saturday with a speed of 3.5 to 4 MPH. COMPETITIVE PLEASURE -- Horses entered in this division must be at least 48 months of age. CP riders will ride about 18 miles with a speed of 3.5 to 4 MPH and may ride with the Novice riders. CP is for any riders 10 and older. Those horses and riders not eligible to compete in the Novice division, or more seasoned horses and riders who would rather not compete in the Open division, may enter this division. CP is all in one class. OPEN -- Horses entered in this division must be at least 60 months of age. Mileage covered will be about 25 miles on Saturday at a speed of 4.5 to 6 MPH. This division has classes for Junior, Lightweight and Heavyweight. Refer to Rule Book for details.