Horse Shoe Awards are aimed at Junior members (6-12 years) to provide a gentle introduction to the procedures and experiences of CTR riding and a foundation on which to build for their future equestrian endeavors.  They operate in a similar way to the Shamrock gradings and will give the CTR riders of the future experience of progressive achievement over time.

Horse Shoe Logbooks are available & the logbook gives more detail about each of the awards and has spaces for ride details and signatures.  It also explains the minimum ages for starting each award, and details the necessity for adult supervision of young riders while they complete these awards.

Please contact the ride organizer before travelling to rides at which your child would like to attempt a Horse Shoe Award.

 

Riding Awards:

Pleasure Horse Shoe:                Awarded on completion of three rides of 5km or more.  (Aimed at the youngest riders and those on lead-rein).

Horse Shoe Level One:             Completion of 3 rides of 8km or more.

Horse Shoe Level Two:            Completion of three rides of 16km or more.

Horse Shoe Level Three:          Completion of three rides of 24km or more.

Notes:

·        Gradings are progressive, that is, one cannot attempt Level Two until successful completion of Level One and so on.

·        Maximum distance for any Horse Shoe ride is 32km.

 

Non-Riding Awards:

Vetting Award:                         Riders must have their pony vetted within 30 minutes of ride completion at three separate rides.

Ride Assistant Award:              Riders attend three rides to help an adult with tasks relating to ride organization, e.g., taking entries, manning checkpoints, crewing etc.

 

For more information, or to get a Horse Shoe Logbook for your child, contact Kirsten Catterall on 048 37527049