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Trials
masters Steve Morgan , Jim Thornton and Wes Robertson setup a fun and challenging trials at our club grounds in Trenton , MO . The first two sections were in the quarry starting by the Bill Carver Pavilion . Then they dropped down to the creek for a pair of “ old style ” double sections , along with two just off the creek . The loop took us back into the quarry for the final two sections .
Despite days of rain prior to the April 11th trial , traction remained consistent , although some lines were changed to accommodate the additional moisture .
In a new twist , the juniors are now starting early at 9:30AM . Four sections were set , starting at the stadium area . Sean and Evelyn battled back and forth in the Junior A group - both

SEASON OPENER IN TRENTON , MO

words by Kelly Echterling and Matt Tyson photo courtesy of Matt Hopkins
made multiple clean runs over the natural and man-made obstacles . Eleanor and Maggie made quick work of their sections in Junior B , and they even showed off impressive skills climbing up and down the steep hillside of the stadium . More courses were set in the creek bed - yielding mud splashing and puddle stomping in between runs . In the end , Junior A was decided by only a single point . Arguably , the best part of the day was seeing the junior riders receive their medals at the start of the 11AM rider meeting - to the cheers and applause of riders , some more than 13 times their age !
Long time MATT members Jim Bridges ( Jim was the very first member to sign up when the club was formed in 1974 ) and Russ Amos schooled Novice riders Tim Kelly ( 2nd trials ) and first time trials competitors
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