1. Supporting our Technology Project Update – Thank you to everyone who has stepped up
   to support our NATRC technology update project to date. Phase 2 is currently twenty-five
   percent complete, which will result in a brand-new Ride Management System (RMS) that will
   make it easier than ever to sign up for rides, manage entries, and view results, all in one
   seamless platform. No more having to log into two different systems to sign up for a ride.
   Individual donations of any size are appreciated and extremely helpful. Donations can be
   made on our website at natrc.org/donate. Be sure to note that your donation is for the
   Technology Fund. Your donations are tax deductible.
   Thank you to our Regions for their generous support. Regions 6 and 3 are each donating
   $2,000. In addition, Region 3 is matching individual donations from their region for up to
   another $2,000. Region 1 is donating $500 and Region 4 is planning to donate $600.
2. 2027 National NATRC Convention Hotel Named – The Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
   will be the site for the 2027 NATRC National Convention to be held in Kanas City February
   19-21. Region 6 will be the convention host for this exciting event with Catherine Gast and
   Jeff Zeller our convention chairs. Be sure to save that date and stay tuned for additional
   information.
3. Join the Fun and Support NATRC – Sign up now for the 2026 NATRC Virtual Mileage
   Challenge. It is not only motivational, but it is also a whole lot of fun to do! So far this year,
   collectively we have logged over 800 active rides totaling just under 5,000 miles! Sign up
   today at Top Trail Horse. (First, join Top Trail at the Top Trail Regular Membership level
   ($35/year). Then, join the NATRC group membership separately for $25/year.)
4. Renew Your NATRC Membership – If you still need to renew your NATRC membership for
   the 2026 ride season Click here. We are currently seeing an increase in new memberships
   as well as some old “rejoins” from people who have been gone a very long time. We are
   once again offering FREE competing memberships to first-time NATRC members! Be sure
   to tell your friends and neighbors.
5. It’s Raffle Time – We are extremely excited about this year’s NATRC raffle. Two of our new
   national NATRC sponsors have stepped up to really enhance this year’s prizes. Equescapes
   Equestrian Adventures is donating a $500 ride voucher for our 1 st prize winner and US Rider
   is donating a 1-year Premier membership valued at $385 for our 2 nd prize. Our 3 rd prize
   winner will receive reimbursement for their registration to either the 2027 or 2028 national
   NATRC convention. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20 and can be purchased from your
   national board members. All proceeds go towards supporting our favorite sport!
6. Promote Our Favorite Sport – You do not have to be an “official” representative in any
   capacity to promote and impact our growth. We all represent NATRC.
   Just SHARE! Like and share those social media posts, pages, and feeds. Share your photos
   and ride stories. Invite other horse enthusiasts to your next ride. Challenge and encourage
   riders you know to join our virtual mileage challenge, to come and ride with us, or come and
   volunteer at a ride. Share with other equestrians you meet when you are out conditioning.

June 2026

When you talk to others about our wonderful organization and “family,” they hear and feel
your enthusiasm, which that alone could make them interested in checking us out and
coming to a ride.
NATRC has resources to help you. Did you know we have these items available either
printed or downloadable? Brochure, Rack Card, 4-H Flyer, Membership Benefits Flyer,
Virtual Mileage Challenge Flyer, Which Division for Me Flyer. Contact natrc@natrc.org to
request any of these documents or templates.

7. Reminder: 2027 Proposed Rule Changes – These proposals can be found on our NATRC
   webpage under Members and then Rule Changes/Proposals. Please be sure to visit with
   the national board members from your region between now and the first of July regarding
   these proposals so that they know how they should vote to represent your region. The
   NATRC board will vote on these proposals during their July meeting.
8. Reminder: Honorary and Appreciation Awards Deadline – Mark your calendars now for
   this year’s deadline for all regions to submit their Honorary and Appreciation write-ups. This
   year’s deadline is Thursday, October 1 st at 10:00 p.m. CST. Write-ups go to Ruth Mesimer
   RuthM9496@gmail.com
9. Reminder: Breed Awards – Keep your breed association individual membership current for
   the horse(s) you are competing in NATRC with. By doing so, you will be eligible for end of
   the year high point horse awards. Many of the breed associations provide some very nice
   awards. Your support also helps NATRC continue to build our relationships with them.
10. Follow NATRC on the Web: Be sure to make our NATRC webpage natrc.org the startup
    page for your internet browser. When you do, each time you open your browser, your
    opening tab will be our NATRC webpage. It is an effortless way to stay current with NATRC!
11. Stay Current: Keep up to date with NATRC by following us on social media.
    a. Follow us on Instagram @natrc_ctr.
    b. Follow us on Facebook with our North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) page.
12. Subscribe today to our NATRC (North American Trail Ride Conference) YouTube
    channel. Be sure to check this resource out. We currently have 32 videos posted here that
    are specific to our sport. It is a wealth of extremely helpful information. All previous Let’s
    Ride webinars are here as well.

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