Competitive Trail Riding is often seen by most equestrians as the gentle, relaxed sister-sport to Endurance Riding. Although both sports are based upon riding distances, they are very different in their philosophies. Unlike the "race-to-win" attitude of Endurance Riding, CTR focuses primarily on the ability of the horse to travel specified distances while maintaining adherence to a strict framework of equine condition specifications and rigid time limits. It is a wonderful sport that is practiced throughout the equestrian world, and continually gaining more popularity among families and casual riders.