Editing Trail riding (section)

===Equestrian competition===
There are competitive events that occur on natural trails to test the endurance or trail riding ability of a horse. The level of difficulty varies by distance, trail, and terrain. [[Endurance riding]] encompasses races of varying lengths, usually from {{convert|25|mi}} to {{convert|100|mi}}, where the first horse to cross the finish line and be deemed "fit to continue" by passing a veterinary examination is the winner. [[Competitive trail riding]] is another distance competition that differs from endurance races, as the first horse to cross the line does not necessarily win, but rather the competitors are required to finish within a minimum and a maximum time with their horse in the best condition and with additional scoring for horsemanship and care of the animal.

There are competitive events at [[horse show]]s, called [[Trail (horse show)|trail classes]], which test the horse and rider's ability to handle obstacles resembling those commonly found on trails, such as opening and closing gates, crossing logs, and navigating forward, backward and to the side.  There are also [[judged trail ride]]s, which occur on a natural trail, but assess trail-class-style points based on the ability of the horse and rider to navigate specific natural and man-made obstacles encountered along the trail.