TRC SURVEY 2010
Thank you for being a part of the Trail Rider Challenge. We are working on plans for 2010. Please complete the questions below as soon as possible to help us have an even better season in 2010. Your input is important.
Awards
Rank in order of preference:
____ Ribbons____ Trophies ____ Payback
____ Tack (Headstalls, Blankets, Breast Collars, Slobber Straps)
____ Belt Buckles____ Other: ______
Keep in mind, the more expensive the prizes the more expensive the entry fees.
Suggestions:
Divisions
____ I like the divisions the way they are: Xtreme (timed), Trail Rider (untimed)
and Youth
We need other divisions such as: ____ Amateur/Rookie_____ Open
____ Colt_____ Youth in two divisions 13-18, 12 & under_____ Other (explain)
Entry Fees
2009 entry fees were: $65 Xtreme, $55 Trail Rider, $35 Youth
What is your opinion of the entry fees:
Obstacles
My favorite obstacles:
1.2. 3.
Most challenging obstacles:
1.2. 3.
Obstacles I would like help with:
1.2. 3.
Obstacle suggestions:
Locations
I am listing the 2009 locations. Please indicate if you like that location, want to go there again in 2010 and any suggestion for that location.
Five Star Stable:
Log Barn Stables:
Skyline Ranch Arena:
New location suggestions:
Event Structure
In 2009 we had 5 events.
How many events should be in the 2010 series?
_____ 5 Events ______More _____ Less
Comments:
Rules and Scoring
Are there any changes you would like to see in the rules or scoring system?
A copy of the rules and scoring is available at
Comments:
Judges
Comments concerning this years judging:
Suggestions for 2010:
Names of people who would be good judges:
A 2010 judging clinic is being planned for this spring. Anyone interested in judging or knowing more about judging and the scoring system should attend.
Sponsors
I would like to find a sponsor for each obstacle. The sponsor’s name would appear on the obstacle. These obstacles would be portable and travel to various events throughout the summer. Price range would be approximately $50 to $250 each.
Your Ideas:
Places to Advertise
What publications do you read?
What web sites do you visit?
What bulletin boards do you check?
Where do you shop for your horse stuff?
What are your 2010 Clinic topic suggestions?
What do you want to work on?
What are your goals for 2010?
This is your chance to be heard.
Thank you for your time!
Kelli Paulson Plowman
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TRC
11431 Co Rd 38
Blair, NE 68008