About The Venue

Cowboy Campground is located 1/2 mile past Idaho City off Hwy 21, nestled in the shade of the pines. Near the Idaho City rodeo grounds. Our campground features steel poled horse pens for your horses with water containers, fire rings, picnic tables, fresh water, a large sand arena and other horse activities. Access to miles of Boise National Forest trails. Check out historic Idaho city! Great little stores and places to eat. Don't forget the Hot springs! Located about 3 miles before Idaho city! You can ride right into town from camp and tie your horses up at the hitching post in town!!!

Extra large Rigs/Trailers are welcome please contact me first because spots are limited.

Day parking at Idaho City Rodeo grounds.

Event Details

This weekend will have a 6 to 8 mile long trail challenge each day. 

Judge Clinic

RIDERS' PARTICIPATION

This is a "fly on the wall experience" where the few riders gain an insider perspective of ETS judging. In this ETS Judging Clinic, the participating riders are asked to attempt the obstacles in the Judges' hands-on training.  Regardless if a rider actually does that obstacle, each rider gets to 'listen-in' to the discussion of the performance and the scores immediately after each attempt. Riders are encouraged to view all judges' materials (see below).  LIMITED NUMBER OF RIDERS!

JUDGES' PARTICIPATION

This clinic is for both amateur horseman and equine professionals who wish to learn how to apply their expertise and knowledge to judging obstacles as per ETS Standards. This clinic features hands-on practice on example obstacles with real riders. Aspiring judges gain confidence through practice and feedback on their scoring from experienced ETS judges. 

PREPARATION FOR THE CLINIC:

The ETS Judging Clinic consists of a short review of ETS Judging Standards with the bulk of the time spent actual practice judging on "live obstacles" with a few riders. 

To  prepare for the clinic, we ask that you complete the 'Classroom' portion by reviewing the Study Materials located on the Judge Certification page (JUDGE tab). You are asked to take the 'Knowledge Check' prior to the clinic.

Here is a quick link: JUDGE PREPARATION MATERIALS

There is no membership charge with the clinic, simply toggle the Daypass option when you register.

The Terrain

Terrain very nice dirt trails, rocky area in the beginning of trail only about 1/2 mile then your back on the dirt trail. Some uphill and downhill.

Meals

Potluck Dinner Saturday. Cold Cut Sandwiches provided for lunch both days.

Awards

This event is a Buckle Series. For April 28, 29 and September 15, 16. Must attend 3 of the dates listed. Top 3 best scores will be used to choose winners. One buckle per class.

Additional Opportunities

Trails leading into town with hitching posts available. Hot spring just 3 miles away make your reservation ahead of time, at their website http://www.thespringsid.com/