CAVE CREEK SADDLE CLUB

TRAIL RATING GUIDE

LEVEL 1

Easy, short ride, mostly level terrain, few climbs or hills, good footing. Usually follows roads or wide, well defined trails most of the way. 1 - 3 hours long.

LEVEL 2

Generally good footing. Some climbing and downhill, but not steep or difficult. Can go cross country on mostly level ground. 3 - 5 hours including lunch break.

LEVEL 3

Footing may be difficult in places, or rocky. May have steep climbs and downhills, and narrow or precipitous trails. Requires confidence in your horse. 4 - 6 hours including lunch break.

LEVEL 4

Steep, rocky, may require horses to step up and down large rocks or negotiate narrow trails with steep drop-offs. Requires total confidence in your horse. 5 - 7 hours including lunch break.

SAFETY + TRAIL COURTESY = A GREAT TRAIL RIDE!