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T.R.A.P. (Trail Riders Awards Program)
Recognizing the need to honor the trail rider who is the foundation of the C.S.H.A and a need to
encourage the use of riding and hiking trails by the members of C.S.H.A, TRAP (Trail Riders
Awards Program) was established in 1988.

Riders keep track of the number of hours they trail ride and send a copy of the log to the program
chair. It's that simple! It does not matter how far or fast you go, just the number of hours you spend
on the trail. Any time spent out on the trails, whether alone or in a group, counts toward awards. It
can be any type of trail riding; pleasure, conditioning, endurance, etc. It does not include time spent
getting ready to ride or riding in an arena.

The riders also provide information on which trails they rode, the condition of the trail, how many
riders there were and what type of riding it was. This information is useful in substantiating trail
usage which is especially important now when so many trails are in jeopardy.

Upon joining the program, you receive a beautiful 5" patch and a year's supply of "Riders Log"
record forms on which you keep track of your riding hours. Chevrons to be worn under the patch
are awarded when you complete the following levels - 100, 200, 300, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, and
2500 hours. A special Master Trail Rider Award will be presented upon completion of 3000 hours
and a special sterling silver trophy buckle commemorating the Supreme Trail Rider will be
presented when you reach 5000 hours of logged time.

This is a great program, especially for those of us who are "Sunday drivers" and just want to take a
leisurely ride and look at the scenery.

All participants must be members of C.S.H.A either as individuals or as members of a C.S.H.A
Club. There are no age divisions or limitations. There is no limit to the number of horses which may
be ridden in qualifying for an award.