Ride for Fun, Ride to Learn
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
1202 Douglas Munro Blvd. Cle Elum, WA 98922
Friday, October 6, 2023 - Sunday, October 8, 2023
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| Date | Type | Name | Contact |
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| Fri - 10/06 | IH | NW Regional In-Hand Championship |
Kari Kublick
kari@gorge.net (541) 993-7661 |
| Sat - 10/07 | TC | NW Regional Trail Challenge Championship |
Kari Kublick
kari@gorge.net (541) 993-7661 |
| Sun - 10/08 | OC | NW Regional Obstacle Course Championship |
Kari Kublick
kari@gorge.net (541) 993-7661 |
The Washington State Horse Park is conveniently located just off I-90 in Cle Elum. The park offers 112 acres of gently sloping terrain with three outdoor arenas, two cross-country courses, a mountain trail course, 100 covered stalls, RV/tent camping, shower facilities, and 10 miles of trails. A variety of lodging, dining, and recreational amenities are close by.
Be sure to make your reservations for RV/camping, stalls, and day-use/haul ins through the Horse Park https://washington-state-horse-park.myshopify.com/collections/ets-finals-competition-2023
This is Northwest Regional Championships. All competitors are welcome to participate!
You can expect challenging obstacles and lots of fun riding at the beautiful Washington State Horse Park. Join us whether this is your first time competing with ETS, or you are in the running for our year-end championship prizes, this is sure to be a weekend you will enjoy.
Friday - In Hand Championship
Saturday - Trail Challenge Championship
Sunday - Obstacle Course Championship
The terrain is natural. The footing varies from dirt; to Forest Trail. The trail is designed to be beginner safe.
Please, you know your equine and your choice is best. Barefoot, Booted or Shod.
Saturday, October 7, there will be a potluck after the awards ceremony.
Beautiful 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 each day.
Qualified riders will be competing for a Championship Saddle in all three brackets from a combined score from all three events of the weekend.
We are also awarding the Judge of the Year and year end Partnership buckles.
RV/camping and covered stalls are available for overnight accommodations. Make your reservations directly with the venue at wahorsepark.org or https://washington-state-horse-park.myshopify.com/collections/ets-finals-competition-2023
There will be a haul-in fee of $15 per day if you do not stay overnight.
Washington State Horse Park
1202 Douglas Munro Blvd.
Cle Elum, WA 98922
The Washington State Horse Park is located just east of the Cascade Range off Interstate 90 in Cle Elum (use exit 84) and it is easy to reach from all over the state - only 1½ hours from Seattle and under 4 hours from Spokane. Find maps, directions and distances from your location by clicking here
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| FRIDAY - OCTOBER 6, 2023 - IN-HAND CHAMPIONSHIP | |
| 9:00 am | Gates Open |
| 12:00-1:00pm | Check In Available |
| 12:30pm | Judges Meeting |
| 1:00 pm | Handler Meeting |
| 2:00 pm | First Handlers on Course |
| Judge | Shout outs once all handlers are in |
| Awards | Will be given out at Sunday's Awards |
| SATURDAY - OCTOBER 7, 2023 - TRAIL CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIP | |
| 8-8:30am | New arrival Check In |
| 8:00am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:00am | Rider Meeting |
| 10:00am | First riders out on the course |
| Lunch | after your ride |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in |
| Awards | Will be given out at Sunday's Awards |
| 5:00 pm | Potluck |
| SUNDAY - OCTOBER 8, 2023 - OBSTACLE COURSE CHAMPIONSHIP | |
| 8-8:30am | New arrival Check In |
| 8:00am | Judge Meeting |
| 8:30am | Rider Meeting |
| 9:00am | First riders out on the course |
| Lunch | after your ride |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |