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RE: [RC] White Spots on Arab Chestnut Yearling - Nat Nelson>>I have been doing a little research and found he is also eligible for Sabino Arab and Pinto papers. Are the additional papers worth it? I know the general endurance community could probably care less about color but do the other registries have endurance programs? Any ideas or comments would be appreciated.>> The Pinto Horse Association (PtHA) has an excellent program for endurance and competitive trail program. They also have a recreational riding program. Here are the PtHA rules for earning points in Endurance: R4. Endurance Riding A. General Regulations and Requirements 1. All Endurance Rides accepted for points must be conducted under the rules of the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) or other responsible association charged with the supervision and conduct of such competitions. 2. For PtHA points to be earned by registered Pintos, a minimum ride shall be 25 miles with no minimum time limit. Vet requirements to be in accordance with the rules of the ride. Pintos must pass all check points satisfactorily. Drugs or inhumane equipment prohibited. Horses must be at least four years old for 50 mile rides and at least five years old for 100 mile rides. B. Points 1. Points for Endurance Rides shall be computed on the following basis: a. Completion ? Four (4) points, when within maximum time limit. b. Time ? Two (2) points for every 10 horses, or major portion thereof, finished faster than. (Count even non-finishing entries.) 134 c. Placing ? Same as the regular ROM point scale. d. Condition ? Six (6) points for best conditioned of all horses; Five (5) points for top five (5) best conditioned. e. Bonus (1) Three (3) points for best time registered Pinto, if given. (2) Three (3) points for best condition registered Pinto. 2. Double Score ? double the total of (a) thru (e) above if ride is 100 miles or more in two days. 3. Triple Score ? triple the total of (a) thru (e) above if ride is 100 miles or more in one day. C. Distance 1. A Certificate of Special Recognition will be issued to a Pinto for every 250 miles of competition completed according to PtHA records. Here are the rules for earning points in competitive trail: R1. Competitive Riding A. General Regulations and Requirements 1. All Competitive Rides accepted for points must be conducted under the rules of the North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) or other responsible association charged with the supervision and conduct of such competitions. 2. For PtHA points to be earned by registered Pintos, a minimum ride shall be 25 miles with no minimum time limit. a. Vet requirements to be in accordance with the rules of the ride. b. Pintos must pass all check points satisfactorily. c. Drugs or inhumane equipment prohibited. d. Pintos must be at least four years old for 50 mile rides and at least five years old for 100 mile rides. B. Points 1. Points for Competitive Rides shall be computed on the following basis: a. Completion ? Four (4) points, when within maximum time limit. b. Placing ? Same as the regular ROM point scale. c. Finishing ? Two (2) points for every 10 horses, or major portion thereof, finished faster than. (Count even non-finishing entries.) d. Bonus (1) Two (2) points ? Sweepstake. (2) Two (2) points ? High scoring registered Pinto. (3) Two (2) points ? Score of 88 or more, per NATRC. (4) Double score for a 2-day ride. C. Distance 1. A Certificate of Special Recognition will be issued to a Pinto for every 250 miles of competition completed according to PtHA records. For more information you can go to the PtHA web site at www.pinto.org Hope that helps :) ~Nat~ Natalie "Nat" Nelson Cross 5 Ranch Buckeye, Arizona http://www.cross5ranch.com
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