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Hood River Saddle Club

4384 Belmont Drive Hood River, OR 97031

Friday, September 29, 2023 - Sunday, October 1, 2023

Date Type Mi Name Contact Contact Roster
Fri - 09/29 IH Friday Fall Festival Greta Hein greta.hein@gmail.com
(559) 250-4846
Sat - 09/30 OC Saturday Fall Festival afternoon Greta Hein greta.hein@gmail.com
(559) 250-4846
Sat - 09/30 IH Saturday Fall Festival Morning Greta Hein greta.hein@gmail.com
(559) 250-4846
Sun - 10/01 OC Sunday Fall Festival Greta Hein greta.hein@gmail.com
(559) 250-4846

About The Venue

Established in 1945 and celebrating 78 years of community service, the Hood River Saddle Club strives to maintain and operate a not-for-profit public facility to promote horseback riding as a sport; to disseminate information of interest in horses, horsemanship, and the sport of horseback riding; to encourage the ownership of saddle horses; to cooperate with other horse organizations in all matters relating to horsemanship and ownership of horses; to sponsor or facilitate functions related to the sport and generally encourage all responsible horse activities with promoting a sustained interest in the sport of horsemanship.

  • Just a few miles from downtown Hood River, there are numerous shops, golf courses, and local food venues to delight you. http://www.hoodriversaddleclub.org
  • Dry Camping Only, Sorry no Hookups.  Water available. Plenty of room to set up your own portable corrals/pens.
  • Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and must be picked up after.  

Event Details

Offering In-Hand Friday Evening, In-Hand & Mounted Obstacle Challenges on Saturday, and Mounted Obstacle Challenge Sunday.  All events will be included in the NW Regional Tournament Qualifiers,

  • You can look forward to Challenging and Fun Obstacles both on the established Trail Course and in the surrounding areas.  
  • Warm-up daily in the round corral or around the parameter of the facility. Thursday the arena will also be available for warm up.  Course will be Closed.  Be assured we will have some surprises in store for you.

The Terrain

  • Grass and dirt footing, shoes not necessary

Meals

  • Breakfast & Lunch On Your Own 
  • Saturday Evening Pot Luck (Bring a dish and your Favorite Beverage) 

Awards

Beautiful ETS Ribbons 1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced, 1st-3rd place Junior (age 13-17), 1st-3rd place Youngin' (age 7-12), and 1st place Newcomer.  Additional awards TBD

Weekend Hi-Point Awards Advanced, Intermediate, Novice.

Additional Fees

Pen & Dry Camping fees reserved on-line at time of registration and PAID when you arrive at venue.  There will be no horses allowed to overnight at anytime in the round corral.  Please no loose horses in the arena.

PENS ARE LIMITED, WHEN FULL PLEASE CALL THE RIDEHOST AT (559) 250-4846 TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST.

Additional Opportunities

Local Shopping, Restaurants, Windsurfing, Paddle Boarding, Hiking & Golf.

Hood River Saddle Club
4384 Belmont Drive
Hood River, OR 97031


Google Directions


Event Host Directions:

Located on the Corner of Belmont and Country Club.  

From Eastbound I-84 take Exit 62, turn Right

From Westbound 1-84 take Exit 62, turn Left

Turn Right at Mid-Columbia Motor Sports 1st Road on the Right (Wine Country Ave which turns into Country Club)

Continue up hill (you may need to gear down)

Saddle Club is on the Left, you will be able to see the arena, club house and caretaker trailer from road.  There are 3 entrances.  Watch for the signs.

 

 

AGENDA

THURSDAY-Early Arrival (Course Closed, Arena Open)
03:00pm Early Arrival-Camping Check In
FRIDAY - In Hand Challenge
8:00am Gates Open
12pm-1:45pm Early Check In Available
1:00pm Handlers Meeting
2:15pm Judges Briefing
3:00pm First Group of Handlers on Course
Awards Shout Outs & Awards
SATURDAY - In-Hand & Obstacle Challenges
7-7:45am New arrival Check In
7:30am Rider Briefing
8:15am Judge Briefing
9:00am First Handlers on Course
TBD First Riders on Course 45 minutes After End of In-Hand
Lunch On Your Own
Judge Shout Outs Once All Riders In
Awards After Judge Shout Outs
7:00pm Pot Luck & Campfire Gathering
SUNDAY - Obstacle Challenge
7-7:45am New arrival Check In
8:00am Rider Briefing
9:15am Judge Briefing
10:00am First Riders on Course
Lunch On Your Own
Judge Shout Outs Once All Riders In
Awards After Judges Shout Outs
Be SAFE Be Safe on Your Travels Home

AVAILABLE AMENITY RESERVATIONS

PENS
Thursday Night Outdoor Panel Pen $10.00
Friday Night Outdoor Panel Pen $10.00
Saturday Night Outdoor Panel Pen $10.00
DRY CAMPING
Thursday Night Dry Camping $10.00
Friday NIght Dry Camping $10.00
Saturday Night Dry Camping $10.00
MEALS
Saturday Night Pot Luck & Campfire $0.00