Updates!!​

• ​New Registration proceeduresPlease go to the "REGISTRATION" page located in the menu at the top of this page to register for this ride!! 

• Check out the Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in the FOOD section below 

 

RIDE CAMP

The ride camp is located out of Hatch Mesa near Hatch Point also called the Anticline Overlook. Camp is a well used Cattle camp with a stock tank and well. Some years we have cattle using the area and other years they are located in a different pasture. Camping is primitive /self supported. Be careful of driving off the road to park. Plan to get out and scout your parking spot first so that you don't get your rig stuck in a gopher den!! Livestock water and Port-O-poties are provided in camp. You are welcome to come out and camp several days early prior to the camp opening on Wednesday. Just know that some things such as the Port-O-Potties, water troughs and registration might not be in place until camp is officially open. See the directions to ride camp on the "Directions" tab in the menu above. 

 

TRAILS

The trails for the Canyon Rims ride are all within the BLM Canyon Rims Recreation area. This recreation area is being managed for all types of recreation to include horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, 4x4 and ATV use. A nice thing that you will notice is this area is still pretty undiscovered (so don't tell anyone how cool it is out here!!).

 

It is a big landscape and there is a lot of room out on Hatch point for all the different kinds of recreation. To help preserve the wildlife habitat and scenic nature of the area the BLM has restricted the motorized activity to designated roads only and no motorized events within the recreation area. Our ride routes are on two track jeep roads with packed sand, dirt and some sandstone "slickrock". The sections of trail that cross "slickrock" will disappear on one side of the sandstone and reappear on the other side, so in these areas you will have to look closely for the flagging that leads you across the rock. There are only a few miles of gravel road and little traffic. There will be water stops and snacks set out for your horse along the way.

 

FOOTING

Horses can easily trot the packed sand and sandstone sections since they maintain their 'grip' on the sandpaper-like surface of the "slickrock". We recommend that horses be shod or booted as the footing changes throughout the ride. Steel shoes grip great as do boots and experienced barefoot horses will do fine. 
 

MAPS & FLAGGING

The trails will be marked by a different color of flagging each day for each distance to make them easy to follow. Detailed maps will be provided to every rider. It is recommended that all riders download and use “Avenza” on their cell phone to follow the trails. Electronic maps will be made available to registered riders prior to the ride dates to be downloaded as a geo-referenced pdf. There is a free version of Avenza that allows you to download up to three georeferenced pdf maps and it is easy!! Download the FREE Avenza App and a FREE QR Code Reader App before you come to make loading maps really easy!!!  https://www.avenza.com/avenza-maps/

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VET CHECKS

Day 1 & 3 Vet checks will be in camp and Day 2 Vet check will be out near Eightmile Rock. We will supply hay and water for horses and snacks and drinks for the humans!! The horse trailer will haul crew bags to the vet check and family and crew are welcome to come out to observe or lend a hand.

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FOOD

This spring you will be able to purchase 3 meals a day out of Smallz Food trailer!! The food is great and it makes your life so much easier!! Cyndi is planning to have breakfast and coffee available 1 hour prior to ride start Friday thru Sunday. Lunch will be available at Vet Check Friday thru Sunday and dinner will be available after ride meeting each evening Thursday thru Sunday.

Breakfast is $5, lunch and Dinners are $10 

Menu includes, Breakfast Tacos, Egg sandwich, Hamburgers, Sausages, Spagettii, Roasted Veggies w/ rice, Quesadillas, Sandwiches and more.

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WEATHER

The spring weather on Hatch Mesa can vary widely, but typically the temperatures range from 50-70 degrees during the day and 30–40 degrees at night. It’s good to plan for the full range of warm and sunny to rainy and cold, so bring a blanket for your horse and a jacket for yourself!

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DOGS

Yes, dogs are welcome, We love our dogs!! However, due to so many complaints there are a few rules;

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• Dogs must be under owner's control at all times. Please do not let them run loose to pee on hay/ gear or pick fights. If your dog is aggressive towards others we will askthe owner to remove the animal from camp.

• No Dogs allowed on the competition trails or at the Vet check during the event. 

• When you are leaving camp on your ride, your dog must be contained (suggest inside your horse trailer, a kennel or camper)

•  Dogs can go with the owners on warm-up rides as it is good for them to get out and get exercise. If you take your dog out during a warm up ride they must to be under verbal control and not bother other horses or livestock.

• ​If your dog does not socialize well with other dogs please leave them home, it may be safer for them and everyone else.

 

Thank You for helping us make this an enjoyable event for everyone!!

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Ride Schedule

Wednesday      

     12:00       Ride Camp OPEN

Thursday

       2:00        Registration OPEN

       2:00        Pre-Vet OPEN

       6:30        Rider Meeting  

Friday, Saturday, Sunday
        7:00       Registration / Vet in 

        7:30       50's Start

        8:00       25's Start

        8:30       Intro Riders Start

        9:00       Vet Check Open

        6:30       Rider Meeting / Awards

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​You are welcome to come to camp a couple of days early if you want to camp and just hang out in the beautiful spring weather. Water will be available for your livestock when you arrive, Port O Potties arrive on Wednesday.​

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