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The Michigan Horse Council’s Statewide Trail Ride Challenge begins March 1, 2022 — This is the 2nd year for fun event open to Michigan Horse Council members who join Top Trail (see details below).
The rider with the most miles (subject to audit) at the conclusion of the ride challenge period will be showered with some amazing sponsor awards.
All participants will receive a special award commemorating their challenge accomplishments.
How far will you ride this summer?
The Michigan Horse Council’s Statewide Trail Ride Challenge is an affiliate group hosted right here on Top Trail.
Here’s what you need to know:
- The event leaderboard will be live March 1 through August 31, 2022. The riders with the most eligible ride miles according to Top Trail Challenge Rules (and additional guidelines applicable to this group) at the end of the challenge period will win sponsor awards.
- Special event Medallions will also be awarded to riders who reach certain milestones during the challenge (100, 250, and 400 miles).
- The event group is now accepting eligible participants through July 1, however, the leaderboard will not start reflecting posted mileage until March 1, 2022.
- Michigan Horse Council Members are eligible to join the this special event affiliate group by becoming a member of Top Trail (www.toptrailhorse.com) purchasing either the “Michigan Horse Council” membership level for $26.41 or Premium level for $41.95. Both membership levels are good for one year from the date of purchase.
Timeline
Now through July 1, 2022: Eligible participants may join Top Trail at the Michigan Horse Council membership level and automatically be added to the special challenge group. Or join at the Premium level for added benefits. If Premium is chosen you will need to manually join the group here.
March 1, 2022 through August 31, 2022: Michigan Horse Council’s Statewide Trail Ride Challenge period. All tracks recorded and posted to your account will be reflected on the special leaderboard.
September 3, 2022: final day to post recorded tracks ridden on August 31, 2022.
September 4-10, 2022: results of the challenge are audited and results will be given to Michigan Horse Council personnel.
September 2022, date TBD: Michigan Horse Council will announce winners and distribute awards.
Michigan Horse Council Mission
Provide individuals and organizations with a central authority that will support, encourage, supplement, and coordinate the efforts of those presently engaged in the constructive conservation, development, and promotion of the horse industry and horse community in the state of Michigan.
Educate and Inform individuals and organizations through all available media, educational programs, and cooperation.
Advocate the conservation and promotion of the horse industry and community.
Who is eligible to participate?
- Current Michigan Horse Council Members
- Current Top Trail members purchasing “Michigan Horse Council” level membership prior to July 1, 2021
- You must be a member of both Michigan Horse Council and Top Trail.
Enrollment Process for Participants:
- Join Michigan Horse Council (Individual membership — not as a member of a group or affiliate)
- Register & activate your Top Trail account
- Become a Top Trail member and select the Michigan Horse Council member level. When this membership level is selected and paid, the new member will automatically be added to the Michigan Horse Council’s Statewide Trail Ride Challenge Affiliate Group. If you wish to select Top Trail Premium, you will then need to manually join the Michigan Horse Council group.
Awards / Sponsors
Top Prize: TBD
Second Prize: TBD
Other TBD
Medallions for participation
Event Description
This is a special event challenge for the Michigan Horse Council’s eligible members. All GPS recorded ride tracks posted to your Top Trail account from March 1 through August 31, 2022 will be included on the challenge leaderboard.
Join the special Facebook group “The Michigan Horse Council’s Statewide Trail Ride Challenge” for announcements, motivation, encouragement, and assistance.
Event Rules
Top Trail Challenge Rules apply plus:
1. Must be an individual or family member of the Michigan Horse Council (affiliate group members status not eligible).
2. Any trail ride counts for miles whether private or public trails. Outdoor arena riding can be posted, indoor arena riding cannot be posted.
3. Miles ridden between March 1 and August 31, 2022 will count towards the Challenge
4. Must join the challenge group no later than July 1, 2022.
At the conclusion of the challenge, all ride tracks posted will be audited. Tracks posted that are disqualified will result in the loss of mileage and may affect the final results.
Helpful Links
About Top Trail
New Top Trail Members Start Here
Add your equines to your account!!
https://www.toptrailhorse.com/affiliate-groups/ (If you’re eligible for and interested in joining one more affiliate group in 2022, please do so within 30 days of the start of your Top Trail membership)
Familiarize yourself with the rules, ins and outs of Top Trail Rider Challenges.
Be sure to regularly check out the “NEWS” section of Top Trail too. Here’s an Index of helpful posts.
If you have additional questions, join the special Facebook Group created specifically for this event or send us an email.
Posting Your Ride Tracks
Rides are recorded with GPS app or handheld device and posted to Top Trail within 3 days of the conclusion of each ride recorded. When a ride (GPX file generated by the GPS app or device) is posted, the mileage is automatically added to the member’s account and reflected on the leaderboard for the virtual ride challenge.
What you use to record your ride tracks is up to you — but — you must be able to export your ride track as a GPX file (.GPX) because it has all the date, time, mileage, and points that Top Trail needs to extract your mileage, maps, etc. for your account and all our fun leaderboards.
Some popular GPS apps are: GAIA GPS, EasyTrails, ViewRanger… there are many options but it is up to you to ensure that #1 you know how to use it, #2 you know how to access & download your GPX file to your computer or your phone, and #3 you know how to post it to your Top Trail account. Click here for a list of resources.
At the conclusion of the virtual challenge, results will be audited and final results will be provided to NATRC. Final results, once approved by NATRC, may be published on www.toptrailhorse.com under the “News” portion of the website.
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