Equine Trail Sports Rides
June 11, September 3rd,September 4th,
We are very excited to be hosting four Equine Trail Sports rides this year!
June 11 and September 3rd will be an Obstacle Trail which means it will be a combination of pasture and mountain trail course (about 3 miles total) with at least 8 obstacles. Multiple horses per rider may be allowed. You are able to ride in small groups with friends or family to compete.
September 4th will be an In-Hand Challenge on the mountain trail course. There will be at least 8 obstacles to be completed.
Throughout the four events you and your horse will collect points towards our tournament. There will be a Champion and Reserve Champion for each of the three brackets (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced) as well as for youth (7-17 years old). Tournament awards will be given out at the end of the October 1st ride.
A lesson on the course is NOT required to compete in these events
So, how does it work?
Upon the approach of each obstacle, you inform the judge of the Challenge Level that best suits you and your equine, allowing you to best showcase your equine, helping you achieve success. Obstacles are not timed!
- SELECT A CHALLENGE LEVEL at each obstacle. You can customize each obstacle to be a different level if you choose.
- RECEIVE A SCORE from the judge. Max 20 points per obstacle; 10 for the equine, 10 for the rider. A plus(+) may be given to equine and/or rider for anything from an exemplary try to an exemplary performance.
- YOUR OBSTACLE SCORE is multiplied by the Challenge Level's corresponding weighted factor.
- YOUR BRACKET is determined by the sum of the Challenge Levels selected.
Learn More about Equine Trail Sports!
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IMTCA Buckle Series
June 18, October 8
It's back! Our annual Buckle series. We will be hosting two Mountain Trail Shows. These shows will include 5 division levels: Novice, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Open. Each division level has an in-hand pattern and a riding pattern that you may choose to compete in.
Novice: This is for riders and horses that are new to the sport.
Level 1: These are walk only patterns.
Level 2: These are walk/trot patterns.
Level 3: These are walk/trot/canter patterns.
Open: Normally a walk/trot pattern but could include cantering.
At the end of each show a High Point and Reserve High Point Champion will be announced. At the end of all three shows the total rider/horse team points will be tallied to decided the High Point Champion and Reserve Champion.
There will be 3 buckles given away at the final show. A Novice buckle, and Adult buckle, and an Open buckle. There will also be a Youth trophy given away for the your high point champion.
Youth classes are FREE for youth to compete in at all three shows.
You do not need to be an IMTCA member to compete but only IMTCA members are eligible for High Point awards.
A lesson on the course is required in order to compete. Discounted lessons will be given the Friday before the competition. Please send an email to reserve a time.
Competitors are welcome to arrive the day before the show to practice. Practice on the Friday before the competition is allowed at the discounted rate of $40 per rider. Stalls will be available for overnight rent and dry camping is allowed.
$20 per class if you pre-register.
$25 per class the day of.
Coyote Crossing Fun Show
September 24
Ready to have some fun with your horse?!
The Fun Show is a great partnership building event for you and your horse. Classes include ring jousting (pictured above), mounted water gun shooting, western pleasure classes, barrel racing, and more!
Classes are $8 with pre-registration and $9 the day of.