The weather doesn't always oblige us. Every long distance rider should bring along a rain suit. Of course on a hot summer day a shower is welcome and helps to cool off the horses, but a steady rain during an early spring or late fall ride leaves you questioning your sanity.

Pat and Vic present their horses to ride worker Tina Fyfe for her to check their pulse and respiration at the midpoint. Without a lot of dedicated volunteer workers this sport could not exist.

Copeland Forest Competitive Trail Ride, 1997

Ali and Mack congratulate each other on their ribbon at the end of the ride.