Ride for Fun, Ride to Learn
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
11404 E Brown Road Mesa, AZ 85207
Saturday, November 9, 2024 - Sunday, November 10, 2024
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| Date | Type | Name | Contact |
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| Sat - 11/09 | IH | P & M Arena SA - IN Hand Challenge |
Mary Sutherland
marysutherland@msn.com (602) 540-1600 |
| Sat - 11/09 | TC | P & M Usery Park, SA Trail Challenge |
Mary Sutherland
marysutherland@msn.com (602) 540-1600 |
| Sat - 11/09 | OC | P & M Saturday OC - Just Added! |
Mary Sutherland
marysutherland@msn.com (602) 540-1600 |
| Sun - 11/10 | OC | P & M Arena SU Obstacle Course Challenge |
Mary Sutherland
marysutherland@msn.com (602) 540-1600 |
P & M Arena is a great facility with several arenas and an obstacle area, restrooms, and limited stalls. Also near Usery Mountain Park! Come and enjoy the Awesome obstacle course, with hills and dales! Lots of great challenges!
Usery Mountain Regional Park. Located just outside of P & M Arena, this park takes in 3,648 acres set at the western end of the Goldfield Mountains, adjacent to the Tonto National Forest.
The park contains a large variety of plants and animals that call the lower Sonoran Desert home. Along the most popular feature of the park, the Wind Cave Trail, water seeps from the roof of the alcove to support hanging gardens of Rock Daisy. The Wind Cave is formed at the boundary between the volcanic tuff and granite on Pass Mountain. Breathtaking views from this 2,840-foot elevation are offered to all visitors. You may likely see deer, javelina, birds, and coyotes on your ride through the park!
Saturday
In Hand (IH) – a dismounted event in an arena/field, halter and lead rope preferred. All equines welcome – any size, breed, and age.
SA Obstacle Course (OC) – a mounted event in an arena/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome.
SA Trail Challenges (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome.
The Obstacle Course and In Hand events will be in the arena and obstacle area, sand dirt footing.
Our TC rides will be about 5 miles long towards Usery Park and are rated easy to moderate. Although the trails are not very rocky, there are rocky portions and it is recommended to have shoes or bring boots along.
TBA, for now plan on bringing your lunch. I will provide lunch for the judges and volunteers.
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.
Payment for ALL Amenities reserved at the time of online registration are due ON SITE at Check-In, 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.
P & M Arena And Usery Mountain Park
11404 E Brown Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
Easy to find, easy access off the 202 Loop and I- 60. North/west corner of Brown Rd. and Meridian in Mesa. The obstacle course is near the East entrance off of Meridian Rd.
| FRIDAY | |
| 2:00pm | Gates Open |
| SATURDAY In-Hand, Mounted OC -Just added! and TC | |
| 8:00 am | New arrival check in |
| 8:00 am | Judge Meeting for all events |
| 9:15 am | Rider Meeting for IN Hand Course |
| 10:00 am | First riders out on In-Hand Obstacle Course |
| approx 11 am | Rider Meeting for SA Mounted OC Course |
| approx 11:30 am | First riders out on Mounted OC Course |
| approx 12:30 pm | Riders Meeting for Trail Course |
| Lunch | After In-Hand and Mounted OC, during meeting |
| approx 1 pm | First Riders out on Trail Course |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| SUNDAY - Mounted OC - MAY BE CANCELLED!! | |
| 8 am | New arrival Check In |
| 8:00 am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:00 am | Rider Meeting |
| 10:00 am | First riders out on OC - May be CANCELLED! |
| Lunch | after the Mounted OC |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| P & M Facility Day Use Fees | |
| P & M Members - SA. (Free if paid camping) | $10.00 |
| P & M Members - SU. (Free if paid camping) | $10.00 |
| Non P & M Members - Saturday | $20.00 |
| Non P & M Members - Sunday | $20.00 |
| Stalls $25 night - (Limited, reserve here) | |
| TH night Stall (limited) reserve here, Pay at Check -IN, Do NOT contact or pay P & M | $25.00 |
| FR night Stall (limited) reserve here, Pay at Check -IN, Do NOT contact or pay P & M | $25.00 |
| SA night Stalls (limited) reserve here, Pay at Check -IN, Do NOT contact or pay P & M | $25.00 |
| Dry Camping (unlimited, reserve here) | |
| TH night Camping - Dry, no Hook-ups $20 night Pay at Check-In | $20.00 |
| FR night Camping - Dry, no Hook-ups $20 night Pay at Check-In | $20.00 |
| SA night Camping - Dry, no Hook-ups $20 night Pay at Check-In | $20.00 |