Ride Rules

1	NASTR rides are open to all persons and any breed or type of equine.  Senior riders are persons over 16 years of age by December 1st of the competition year.
2	A Junior is a rider under the age of 16 as of December 1st of the year of competition. All Junior riders must be accompanied by a Senior rider sponsor, 21 years of age or older at all times and must finish within one minute of that sponsor. The sponsor must agree to remain with the Junior throughout the ride. If the sponsor is eliminated during the ride, the Junior may continue with another willing sponsor upon notification to ride officials. Notification shall be made before the Junior continues to ride. All Juniors are required to wear a helmet.
3	There shall be no unauthorized horses on the trail.
4	Horses must be at least 60 months of age, as confirmed by the Ride Veterinarian.
5	Horses must be shod or have some kind of hoof protection.
6	Each horse and rider must cross the finish line within the designated ride time to qualify for any awards. 100 miles - 24 hours 75 miles - 18 hours  50 miles - 12 hours  25 miles - 6 hours
7	The same horse and rider must pass all control points and stay on the marked trail to qualify for any awards.
8	There will be no ties allowed.
9	Abusive behavior or harassment of ride personnel, veterinarians, riders, crews, or volunteers will not be tolerated, and may be grounds for disqualification or cause for future entry refusal.
10	Abuse of the horse and use of stimulants and/or pain killers are prohibited. All horses shall be subject to blood and/or urine tests..
11	Riders / horse owners are responsible for the horse's welfare and are financially responsible if emergency veterinary treatment is necessary.
12	Ride Veterinarians' opinions will be final on all matters concerning the horse.
13	Ride officials' decisions will be final.
14	Violation of any of these ride rules shall be grounds for disqualification of horse and rider from the ride.
15	NASTR endurance rides are sanctioned by the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) and agrees to follow all rules set forth by AERC. Please see the AERC rule book for further rules and regulations. All non-AERC members must pay an additional $15.00 to the entry fee.