About The Venue

Welcome to Tamarind Ranch, our families home in which we share our love for the wonder of horses and horseback riding with great people and equine.

Tamarind Ranch is a 25 acre property that hosts a sand round pen, 72x131 covered arena with excellent footing.  15 acres of forested trail are available for trail rides and walks.  Self Contained/Dry camping is allowed.  Personal portable corrals are acceptable and can be set up near your campsites. We offer boarding that includes 5 stalls and 5 paddocks and 1 medical bay stall and pasture board.  In addition to the registration fee paid to ETS a $10 facility fee will be collected the day of the event to support the ranch. 

For the safety and comfort of all riders and equines, there are no dogs or other pets permitted on the property during events. 

Event Details

Saturday Morning:

In Hand (IN) - the In-Hand event obstacles are completed dismounted. You may be saddled, halters with leads are recommended. All non-riding equines are welcome and encouraged to compete! With at least 8 obstacles in the event. 

Saturday Afternoon:

Obstacle Trail (OT) - Any combination of pasture, arena, and trail (2-4 miles) with at least 8 obstacles. Multiple horses per rider may be allowed at host discretion. Please verify with the Event Manager to see if their schedule will allow for multiple horses.

Sunday Morning: 

Trail Challenge (TC) - A relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles placed along 5 miles of trail.   Ride at a leisurely pace with friends and family.  Enjoy the sights as you improve your horsemanship skills.  With 6 obstacles along the trail. One horse and rider per event.  This event will take place at Jamestown / Three Beat Farms across the street from Tamarind Ranch.  Registration and Riders meeting will take place at Tamarind Ranch.  Traffic Control will escort riders across the street. 

The Terrain

There is a variety of terrain throughout the property.

Facility: Shoes or Boots HIGHLY recommended.  Gravel roads throughout the property and entrance

Arena: Sand footing

Trails: Gravel all around arena and roads (shoes or boots recommended) Dirt, mixed gravel, wooded area, lots of trees

Meals

You are welcome to bring your food and meals to the clubhouse and patio for relaxation, socialization and getting to know others.

Saturday Evening - Potluck - Clubhouse:

Please bring a side dish and your favorite beverages to share. 

Awards

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.

Lifetime Awards (Equine & Rider) - Sign up 2 weeks in advance to get your qualifying awards!

Equine Awards - Your equine will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden carrot charms as they progress through the levels. Equine points accumulate no matter who rides the equine. 

Rider Awards - You will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden star charms as you progress through the levels. Rider Points accumulate no matter which equine is ridden. 

Additional Fees

Payment for ALL Amenities reserved at the time of online registration are due ON SITE and are NOT collected at the time of online registration.

Registering online will give you the best (early bird) pricing! There is a $10 increase per entry for onsite registration