Mat-Su Trail Trials Save the Dates!

March 14, 2025

Save the dates for this summer’s Trail Trial series! We are once again partnering with 4-H to hold three events this summer.

• June 7th: in the Schrock area, starting from private property
• June 14th: in the Butte area, starting from private property
• August 1-3: short (non-sanctioned) competitive trail ride (CTR) or long Trail Trial, likely starting from Valley Pathways like last year

BCHA or 4-H membership will be required, in addition to negative EIAs. We will likely have a discount again for volunteering (or bringing a volunteer) to one of the events. 

Registration coming soon! 

Mat-Su February meeting + Packing Education

January 19, 2025

Date: February 19, 2025

Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm

Location: Colony High School Library

Description: Packing education plus monthly meeting! Francine and Colleen will bring example 3-night packing list for 2 people and 3 equines including packed panniers.

Draft Meeting Agenda: 

Officer’s reports: 

• President
• January meeting minutes
• Treasurer

Old Business: 

• Mileage challenge winners!
• Open Secretary position
• 2025 BCHA CTR updates
• 4-H updates (Sarah R)

New Business: 

• any?
• set March meeting

Mat-Su January meeting

December 11, 2024

Post-holiday party! Let’s get together for a post-holiday celebration at Sarah Gotschall’s house. Check your email for the specific address.

We will start with a potluck dinner at 6pm followed by a business meeting around 6:30pm. 

Agenda

Officer’s reports: 

• President
• November meeting minutes
• Treasurer

Old Business: 

• Open Secretary position
• 2025 CTR
• Spring trail clearing at Valley Pathways (Colin)
• Update on membership (Colleen)

New Business: 

• Support requested for Colleen for attending National Meeting in Prescott in April

Competitive Trail Ride Results

July 31, 2024

Thank you all for helping make the Crevasse Kicker an amazing experience for all this past weekend. With late changes to the trail, an untried campsite, and rough weather to start us off, it was exciting to see excellent teams on the trail and in camp.

A special thank you to our outstanding trail-master Francine and her assistant Sarah G for what can only be described as fool-proof trail marking! And with safety riders Bill and Kaylene, we knew everyone was going to make it back to camp safely. Our ride secretary, Stephanie, put in a lot of effort to ensure that you had everything you needed and you were in the loop. Sarah R designed and ordered the amazing ribbons and solicited awesome prizes. Thank you to Branded Feed and Tack and M Bar D Feed & Tack for your generous donations!

Deanna and the P&R Crew were ahead of schedule and able to handle all the groups with no delays!

Judge and Scribe teams of Susan, Colleen A., Colleen F., and Karol were indispensable with their years of knowledge and I know we are all grateful that they were willing to share their expertise with everyone.

The full results are:

Novice Youth:

• Estelle Maurits and Toby 1st/1st
• High point Youth Novice Team: Estelle Maurits & Toby

Novice Adult:

• Julia Shirack and Kilo 2nd/1st
• Alana Wright and Ruben 1st/4th
• Jennifer Hanson and Rainy 5th/2nd
• Stacy Sawyer and Bo 4th/3rd
• Cam Budke and Willow 5th/2nd
• High Point Adult Novice Team: Julia Schirack & Kilo

Competitive Pleasure Youth:

• Faith Steward and Scout 1st/2nd
• Elsa Rodriquez and Yukon’s Finale 2nd/1st
• High Point Youth CP team: Elsa Rodriguez & Yukon’s Finale

Competitive Pleasure Adult:

• Ivana Haverlikova and Dolly 1st/3rd
• Lydia Hanson and Gus 2nd/1st
• Roy Redifer and Arkyn 4th/2nd
• Lindy Jones and Karma 3rd/6th
• Terri Mielke and Dynur 4th/4th
• Pete Praetorius and Tyri 6th/5th
• High Point Adult CP Team: Lydia Hanson & Gus

Ride Manager’s Sportsmanship Award: Lexi Malone