Virtual Trail Rider Challenge Results
VTRC #20
This was a fun challenge! Congrats to everyone who completed it. It was great to see soooo much improvement.
The Winners are…
LITE
CHAMPION LIBERTY: Juanita Ardis & Chic https://youtu.be/IVWmYCKy4HE
CHAMPION LITE IN-HAND: Juanita Ardis & Chic https://youtu.be/AyaLgtO2p1M
RESERVE CHAMPION IN-HAND: Lynn Martin & Dorahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Yo1DNRVVao
LITE RIDING CHAMPION: Juanita Ardis & Chic https://youtu.be/ghwgNfDtqWg
LITE RIDING RESERVE CHAMPION: Gwen Confalone & Jewelhttps://youtu.be/f3dhj65cgrU
BASIC
BASIC IN-HAND
CHAMPION: Jennie Kaminski & JB Shot of Scotch
RESERVE CHAMPION: Denise Lewis & Duke
ASIC RIDING
CHAMPION: Denise Lewis & Quigley
RESERVE CHAMPION: Jennifer Armitage & Desert Star
TRAIL RIDER
TRAIL RIDER
CHAMPION: Valerie Trainer & Woodys A Chexy Star
RESERVE CHAMPION: Debbie McFadden& Destiny
CHALLENGE COURSE
CHAMPION: Jan Timblin & Ms Roxie V
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ucnw1INZU_E&feature=share
RESERVE CHAMPION: Tami Tracy & Buddy
TEAM AWARDS
Teams are 3-6 people encouraging, helping, and supporting each other to complete the challenge.
- Battle Born Babes
- Carolina Gang
- Battle Born Babes
- Buffalo Ridge Riders
- Team Hoofprints
- Tennessee Trail Blazers
- Half-Draft Heart Horses
- Team Meadowsweet
COURSE DECOR AWARDS
Each challenge we have a post where you can submit photos of your course. Decorating your course is optional. Sometimes success is just getting the basic obstacles out there and setup!
COURSE DECOR WINNERS
- Jenny Lindsey, Rev & Laney Watson – National Park Design
- Joslin Starkey & crew
- Elaine Williams
- Terri Keene
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VTRC #18
This was a challenging challenge! Congrats to everyone who completed it.
The Winners are…
VTRC#18 OFFICIAL RESULTS
LITE
CHAMPION LIBERTY: Juanita Ardis & Chic
RESERVE CHAMPION LIBERTY: Brandie Gean & Zen
CHAMPION LITE IN-HAND: Juanita Ardis & Chic
RESERVE CHAMPION IN-HAND: Lynn Martin & Dora
LITE RIDING CHAMPION: Juanita Ardis & Chic
LITE RIDING RESERVE CHAMPION: Gwen Confalone & Jewel
BASIC
BASIC IN-HAND CHAMPION: Cindi Walsh & Strait At Ya
BASIC IN-HAND RESERVE CHAMPION: Kelly Alley & HZW Shining Legacy
BASIC RIDING CHAMPION: Jennifer Armitage & Desert Star
BASIC RIDING RESERVE CHAMPION: Amy Bhakhri & Freya Di
https://youtube.com/watch?v=8lJIn_1wkcU&feature=share
TRAIL RIDER
TRAIL RIDER CHAMPION: Kathy Olshefsky & Jolene
TRAIL RIDER RESERVE CHAMPION: Megan Harrison & Harry
CHALLENGE COURSE
CHALLENGE COURSE CHAMPION: Jan Timblin & Ms Roxie V
https://youtube.com/watch?v=_eA1iLiNdUw&feature=share
CHALLENGE COURSE RESERVE CHAMPION: Tami Tracy & Buddy
TEAM AWARDS
Teams are 3-6 people encouraging, helping, and supporting each other to complete the challenge.
- New Friends Team
- Out of the Woods Gals
- Far View Horse Rescue
- For the Fun of It
- The Revengers
COURSE DECOR AWARDS
Each challenge we have a post where you can submit photos of your course. Decorating your course is optional. Sometimes success is just getting the basic obstacles out there and setup!
GOLD MEDALS
CHAMPION: Katie Finley
RES CHAMPION: Amy Bhakhri
3rd Place: Rose Seable
SILVER MEDALS
Jaime Rubin
Elaine Williams
Jenny Lindsey
BRONZE MEDALS
Melody Reynolds
Terri Keene
Cindi Walsh
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VTRC #17
Wow! You guys are amazing!
Congrats to everyone who completed the challenge despite crazy weather.
The Winners are…
LITE
Liberty Champion: Juanita Ardis & Chic
Liberty Reserve Champion: Kimberly Kissman & Domino
Lite In-Hand Champion: Juanita Ardis & Chic
Lite In-Hand Reserve Champion: Lynn Martin & Dora
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPATQKOE8_s
Lite Riding Champion: Juanita Ardis & Chic
Lite Riding Reserve Champion: Chrissie Chang & Maestro
BASIC
Basic Riding Champion: Jennifer Armitage & Desert Star
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3lIre86zx0
Basic Riding Reserve Champion: Katie Finley & Traveller
Basic In-Hand Champion: Kelly Alley & HZW Shining Legacy
Basic In-Hand Reserve Champion: Cynthia Walsh & Straight At Ya
TRAIL RIDER
Trail Rider Champion: Suzanne Anderson & Ranger
Trail Rider Reserve Champion: Tami Tracy & Buffaloridgestarlite
CHALLENGE COURSE
Challenge Course Champion: Jan Timblin & RoxieV
https://youtube.com/watch?v=SyunQtFQbGc&feature=share
Challenge Course Reserve Champion: Addie O’Neil & Juniper
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TEAM AWARDS
Teams are 3-6 people encouraging, helping, and supporting each other to complete the challenge.
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COURSE DECOR AWARDS
Each challenge we have a post where you can submit photos of your course. Decorating your course is optional. Sometimes success is just getting the basic obstacles out there and setup!
VTRC HOLIDAY CHALLENGE 2021
Wow! You guys are amazing!
Congrats to everyone who completed the challenge despite crazy weather and busy holidays.
The Course Decor Contest was way over the top! After many hours of consideration, I really couldn’t pick one winner. So, the winners are divided into “Medal Groups”. To see the pics search “Holiday Challenge Course Decor Photos”.
The Course Designs were so fun to judge! I can’t wait to high light some of the submissions in the future.
The Winners are…
LITE: Walk with optional trot.
LITE IN-HAND
Champion: Anne Van Dyke & Whiskey
Reserve Champion: Kelly Alley & HZW Shining Legacy
LITE RIDING
Champion: Wendy McEuen & Remington
Co – Reserve Champions: Chrissie Chang & Maestro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db6NvsMT7lM
Anna Dumas (age 7) & Levi
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BASIC: Walk/Trot
BASIC IN-HAND
Champion: Juanita Ardis & Chic
Reserve Champion: Laura Horvath & Cosmo
BASIC RIDING
Champion: Juanita Ardis & Chic
Reserve Champion: Patti Palmer & Annie
https://youtube.com/watch?v=WCCGVR_4t-g&feature=share
LIBERTY
Champion: Brandie Gean & Zen
Reserve Champion: Kimberly Kissmann & Domino
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TRAIL RIDER: Walk/Trot/Simple Loping
Champion: Katie Finley & Traveller
Reserve Champion: Brandie Gean & Zen
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CHALLENGE COURSE: Walk/Trot/Lope Challenging Course
Champion: Sondra Feldstein & Millie
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TEAM AWARDS
Teams are 3-6 people encouraging, helping, and supporting each other to complete the challenge.
- Far View Horse Rescue: Laura Horvath, Taylor Horvath, Kimberly Kissman
- The Out of the Woods Gals
- Banshee Barn Rats
- Team Hoofprints
- Team Meadowsweet
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COURSE DECOR AWARDS
Each challenge we have a post where you can submit photos of your course. Decorating your course is optional. Sometimes success is just getting the basic obstacles out there and setup!
GOLD MEDAL AWARDS
Kathy Boettcher
Brandie Gean
Patti Palmer
Wendy McEuen
SILVER MEDAL AWARDS
Katie Finley
Melody Reynolds
Kimba MacRitchie
Deanna Hyatt
Anne Van Dyke
BRONZE LEVEL AWARD
Amy Bhakhri
Gwen Confalone
Erica Moore
Elaine Williams
Jeanne Sparks
Laura Horvath
VTRC#16 OFFICIAL RESULTS
The rides are impressive! It is so cool seeing all the practicing, effort and improvement.
I love seeing all the creative courses. Some of you gals are over the top…and it’s so much fun!
The plain, simple and functional courses are also appreciated. Getting it done is the goal.
Special congrats to everyone who did this for the first time!
I encourage you to take the time to watch these videos!LITE IN-HAND
CHAMPION: Juanita Ardis and Chic
RESERVE CHAMPION: Lynn Martin & Dora
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IN-HAND
CHAMPION: Pam Nebel & Jax
RESERVE CHAMPION: Kaylee Achtor
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LIBERTY
CHAMPION: Brandie Gean & Zen
RESERVE CHAMPION: Juanita Ardis and Chic
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BEGINNER YOUTH
Aria Williams & Elsa
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LITE RIDING
CHAMPION: Gwen Confalone and Jewel
RESERVE CHAMPION: Jennifer Armitage and Desert Star
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BASIC
CHAMPION: Patti Palmer and Annie
https://youtube.com/watch?v=CXgrmOMQDNg&feature=share
RESERVE CHAMPION: Amy Bhakhri and Saltador’s Ace
https://youtube.com/watch?v=MytDuB8uZyQ&feature=share
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TRAIL RIDER
CHAMPION: Carmen Hall and Shining Amber Smoke
RESERVE CHAMPION: Wendy McEuen and Zipper
https://youtube.com/watch?v=60Qn5wny75w&feature=share
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EXTREME
CHAMPION: Jan Timblin and Ms Roxie V
https://youtube.com/watch?v=rxN_GF21hJo&feature=share
TEAM AWARDS
- Team Happy Horse – 229.74 points Jan Timblin, Wendy McEuen, Patti Palmer
- Triple Threat – 200.97 points. Jeanne Burdett, Rosie Mitchell, Kathy Maguire
- Team Hoofprints – 198.98 points. Gwen Confalone, Samantha McClusky, Jessica Schira
- Team Meadowsweet – 182.22 points. Kathy Boettcher, Elizabeth Velasco, Erin French, Amber Younce, Kaylee Achtor
- Bear Bait Babes – 174.84 points. Ce Faulkner, Tarri Sorenson, Kimba MacRitchie, Nathalyia Frias, Caitlyn Krawczyk