The B.C. Competitive Trail Riders Association is a non-profit society dedicated to promoting and improving the rapidly growing sport of Competitive Trail Riding in B.C. It is patterned after North American Trail Riding Conference and operates in conjunction with  Canadian Long Distance Riding Association (CaLDRA).

Principles that the BCCTRA abides by are:
Safety: rider and horse safety are priorities for BCCTRA
  • Fun: BCCTRA provides opportunities for horse folks to get together, learn and create shared experiences through competitive trail riding
  • Education: BCCTRA actively provides education on long distance riding to members and the public at large
  • Horsemanship: BCCTRA provides avenues that strengthen horsemanship skills
  • Horsecare: BCCTRA educates and promotes care in the health and fitness of long distance horses
  • Sportsmanship: BCCTRA believes that every riders experience is important
  • Access and stewardship: BCCTRA members use, create access and care for trails throughout BC
  • Complementary use: BCCTRA promotes the practice of proper trail etiquette with other users
  • Partnership: BCCTRA works with other horse clubs to enhance the opportunities for trail riding in BC
  • Fitness: BCCTRA believes that long distance riding opportunities are beneficial to health of horses and humans.

Rider Bios
Our Association

Peter Reid, Cariboo Area Director
Peter has been a active back country rider for over 20 years. I like the fact that by competing and helping with CTR  you get the motivation to ride on a regular basis. CTR has taught me to be more aware of the conditioning of my horse.

Laureen Styles, Volunteer
Laureen has only been riding for a few years, being introduced to both horses and CTRs by her good friend Nicole Vaugeois and her wonderful horses Magnum, Simba, and Nino. CTRs create an excellent opportunity to learn about horse health, conditioning, and behavior as well as spending time with her best friend in the outdoors. Involvement with BCCTRA has also allowed for meeting new people and exploring new places.