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Trail Ride Definitions
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Self Defense for Trail Riders
New Trail Ride Rating Definitions!
At the April 2004 meeting the following trail ride rating definitions were approved and
will be used to rate every SEAHA Trail Ride. They will be published in the newsletters
so riders can judge which rides they would like to attend.
#1 Easiest: Flat, smooth, and well traveled. Obstacles limited to minor step-ups or downs.
Best for beginners.
#2 Fairly Easy: Reasonably smooth, some grade, more ups and downs.
Minor obstacles (shallow water, minor drop-offs, step overs, etc.) some rocky areas.
#3 Medium Difficulty: Definite grade, obstacles, rougher terrain, rocks, narrower trails.
#4 Difficult: Steep, rocky, narrow, major obstacles. Horse must be trail smart,
sure-footed and sensible around other horses. There is no room for error on trails
of this difficulty. Horses must be in good condition.
#5 Challenging: Climbing, rocky and/or shaley, difficult hazards
(deep water, open mines, quicksand, steep drop-offs, etc.), very narrow, steep,
little or no room to maneuver. Rider and horse must be experienced trail riders.
NOT FOR BEGINNERS.
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Self Defense for Trail Riders!
This self-defense video clip by Scot Hansen is a must for all trail riders and it could save your life.
Video clip for
"Self defense for Trail Riders".
Scot Hansen is a retired mounted police officer who trained officers and horses, purchased remounts, and worked the streets. During this time, he had the opportunity to ride horses in and around obstacles that the average person never encounters. He has ridden horses through difficult spots like railroad yards, tunnels, freeways, bars, crowd control, stadiums, fireworks, and under hovering helicopters. Besides his street work, Scot has ridden horses from the beaches and ocean shores of California, to the mountains in Montana.
To learn more about Scot and his upcoming clinics please visit his official website
Horse Think, the Thinking Horseman's Resource.
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