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Trail Challenge Obstacle Course

Recreational Competition

Black Prong Saturday Fall Trail Challenge

Trail Challenge across 6 miles of trail

Saturday, September 17, 2016 - Bronson, FL

Hosted by Beth Moran  |  efmoran@cfl.rr.com  |  (321) 917-2868



Event Completed

 

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


Google Directions


Event Host Directions:

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.

Agenda

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!

Available Amenity Reservations

Ranch Fee for day users $15.00