We Ride Sport and Trail Magazine December 2017 | Page 37

Upcoming Rides ETS Southwest

December 16, 2017

San Tan Mountain Regional Park

Queens Creek, AZ

https://www.equinetrailsports.com/event/11324/

January 13, 2018

Goldfield Ghost Town

Apache Junction, AZ

https://www.equinetrailsports.com/event/11401/

"ETS events are the perfect way to build on you skills as a horseman and your relationship with your equine. The SW is blessed with a wonderful Ambassador, Mary Sutherland, and beautiful rides, such as the one in Star Valley, AZ," Tessa Nicolet and her 5 year old Morgan ‘Ridge’

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your horse out having fun and learning! We even have “In-hand” competitions!

We pick some of the most beautiful forests, ranches and trails in the state! I do look for safe trails with good footing. We pick places that people would really enjoy seeing, such as our recent Patterson Ranch 3 day weekend ride outside of Payson, AZ. There were fall colors, diverse vegetation and awesome granite trails with very little rock, all the while meandering through peaceful creek beds and around the beautiful Monument Peak. Riders returned to the hospitality of the ranch and a potluck dinner with friends around the fire.

Even with the light sprinkles on Friday it didn’t “dampen” our fun! Everyone “cowboy’d up”, kept dry in their rain gear and had fun and laughs. The only thing missing was a pot of chili, which the local FFA group promised to have for us next time! We loved having all the FFA juniors there, helping and learning from the judges too.

We couldn’t ask for a friendlier, more fun loving group of folks, riders and judges alike! All are always supportive of one another and help each other learn.

We are always looking for new hosts too. It’s easy the way ETS has laid out a system that is simple to use and gives us everything we need to put an event together. I’d be happy to help anyone who wants more info on putting something together!

December 16, 2017

San Tan Mountain Regional Park

Queens Creek, AZ

https://www.equinetrailsports.com/event/11324/

January 13, 2018

Goldfield Ghost Town

Apache Junction, AZ

https://www.equinetrailsports.com/event/11401/

ETS provides fun and challenging obstacles along with an opportunity to ride new trails and to meet new friends who love trail riding!" Renee Joy and Paulo, a Quarter Horse gelding.

"I enjoy riding at Patterson Ranch in Star Valley because the scenery is beautiful and the trails are diverse. Mary Sutherland‘s obstacles are always challenging and the judges are friendly and helpful. I always enjoy the wonderful people I meet while participating in the ETS rides. These events have helped Rhino and I become better riding partners," Katrina Hruska and Rhino, an 8 year old Paint gelding.

Tessa Nicolet and Ridge

Renee Joy and Paulo