Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
Trail Challenge across 6 miles of trail
Saturday, September 17, 2016 - Bronson, FL
Hosted by Beth Moran | efmoran@cfl.rr.com | (321) 917-2868
Friday: Nancy Slater Parelli Professional Obstacle workshops (scroll down for more info)
Friday Night: We will have s’mores and bon fire so we can get our sugar rush on for the weekend :0)
Saturday Trail challenge - about 6-8 obstacles and trail through the Black Prong Equestrian Center and Goethe State Forest
Saturday Obstacle Challenge - about 8 obstacles at the Black Prong Equestrian Center. This will start as riders get ready to leave for the Trail Challenge and as they come in from Trail Challenge; or at about 12 for those just doing the Obstacle Challenge.
Sunday Trail Challenge - about 6-8 obstacles with a different trail from the trail we will use on Saturday.
CAN'T WAIT TO TELL YOU ABOUT ETS!
RIDERS CONTROL THEIR RIDE EXPERIENCE FOR MORE FUN!
RIDERS HAVE THREE LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY TO CHOOSE FROM AT EACH OBSTACLE. Level 1 (novice - easiest), Level 2 (intermediate - hard), Level 3 (advanced - hardest)
ETS was founded on the premise that Riders and Horses do not fit into a "One Size Fits All" category when it comes to Trail Obstacles. For example, some horses may be "advanced" when it comes to water crossing and “novice when it comes to jumping.
ETS firmly believes that the rider is the best judge of the appropriate challenge level for themselves and their horses for any given obstacle, on any given day, at any given hour. ETS is proud that their riders have the power to customize their ride experience and maximize their fun and safety!
Join us this weekend, and see how the ETS format encourages riders to ride to their best ability, while still enjoying the ability to choose their difficulty level at each obstacle. TRY IT; YOU'LL LOVE IT, AS HAVE ETS RIDERS IN DIFFERENT STATES SINCE 2013.
LIFETIME AWARDS FOR BOTH EQUINE AND RIDER
Your past ACTHA placement points transfer into the ETS medals program! All of your horses' past ACTHA placement points from the start of ACTHA through 12/31/15 will fully transfer. ACTHA points earned after 12/31/15 are not eligible.
RIDERS EARN POINTS THROUGH THE ETS STAR RIDER PROGRAM
RIDERS CAN EARN OHANA POINTS WITH ETS RIDES www.obstaclehorseassociationofnorthamerica.com
BOTH YEAR-END & EVENT AWARDS!
RIDERS EARN AWARDS AT EACH EVENT AND YEAR END
EQUINE EARN RECOGNITION AT EACH EVENT AND YEAR END
RECOGNITION FOR YOUTH AND SENIORS
ETS RIDER BENEFITS
EASY ON-LINE REGISTRATION FOR ONE EVENT OR BY THE WEEKEND
EXCITING WAYS TO VIEW YOUR SCORES ON-LINE
SIMPLE MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS & LOW FEES - EQUINES & STUDENT (22 & Under) MEMBERSHIPS ALWAYS FREE!
"RIDE TO LEARN" - JUDGES GIVE HELPFUL FEEDBACK AND TIPS
ALL JUDGES ARE TRAINED FOR THE ETS FORMAT OF SCORING WITH A SEPERATE TRAINING DAY!!! (CONSISTENCY)
VENUE
We will be using Black Prong Equestrian Center, www.blackprong.com for this event. We will be given OFF SEASON rates and no minimum stay required, make sure they know you are coming for the ETS event. It is the first time Black Prong has had a horseback obstacle event and they have sooooooooo much to offer us. Including a highway bridge just for guest, horse maze and many many carriage obstacles that we can have a blast with, you know I have been planning some FUN!!! There will even be a few water obstacles with excellent photo ops!!!
Contact Black Prong www.blackprong.com or 352-486-1234 for full hookups, partial hookups, stalls, apartments with barns or primitive camping.
ADDITIONAL FEES
If you are a day rider there is a 15.00 day fee due to Black Prong.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Nancy Slater Parelli Professional will be holding 3 obstacle workshops on Friday. These are incredible and always in high demand. Contact her at Nslater0305@gmail.com to secure your spot!!!
Black Prong Equestrian Village
450 Se Co Rd 337 Bronson Fl
Bronson, FL 32621
FROM VARIOUS POINTS IN FLORIDA:
North I-75. At Gainesville, exit Hwy. 24 west (Archer Rd.) to Bronson, turn left at light on Alt. US 27, go 0.4 miles and turn right on CR 337; Black Prong is 8.5 miles on right.
From Northwest. US-19-98 at Chiefland turn left on Alt US 27, go 11 miles to Bronson, 0.4 miles past light (at intersection 24) turn right on CR 337, 8.5 miles on right.
South-I-75. At Ocala exit US 27 North (left) go 7.2 miles, turn west on CR 464B (8.5 miles) turn north on US Hwy 41, turn west on CR 326 (8.5 miles), turn north on CR 337, Black Prong is 2.5 Miles on left.
FRIDAY - OBSTACLE WORKSHOPS | |
all day | Workshops with Nancy pre sign up required email at nslater0305@gmail.com |
8:00 pm | Bon Fire with smores bring beverage and chair :0) |
SATURDAY - TRAIL CHALLENGE & OBSTACLE COURSE (in saddle or in hand) | |
8:00am | Check in; sign up for a ride out time |
9:00am | Rider Briefing for all events |
10:00am | First riders out on the trail ***IF DOING OC YOU MUST DO THAT FIRST |
10:00am | Obstacle and In hand course opens for riders also competing in Trail Challenge. FOR RIDERS IN TRAIL CHALLANGE YOU MUST TO OC FIRST |
10:30 | Rider Briefing for PEOPLE ONLY COMPETEING IN OBSTACLE COURSE OR IN HAND |
11:00am | Obstacle and In Hand course opens for those not doing Trail Challenge |
Lunch | after your ride |
Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
SUNDAY - TRAIL CHALLENGE | |
8:00 am | Check in; sign up for a ride out time |
9:00 am | Rider Briefing |
10:00 am | First riders out on the course |
Lunch | after your ride |
Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
Ranch Fee for day users | $15.00 |