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Trail Challenge Obstacle Course

Recreational Competition

Early Bird Special

Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center

1705 East Airport Rd Hermiston, OR 97838

Friday, May 2, 2025 - Sunday, May 4, 2025

Date Type Mi Name Contact Contact Roster
Fri - 05/02 TC 6 Blue Mt Series TC #1-8 Karen Dalton kdjsmith13@gmail.com
(541) 786-8986
Sat - 05/03 IH Blue Mt Series IH #2-8 Karen Dalton kdjsmith13@gmail.com
(541) 786-8986
Sat - 05/03 OC Blue Mt Series OC #3-8 Karen Dalton kdjsmith13@gmail.com
(541) 786-8986
Sun - 05/04 OC Blue Mt Series OC #4-8 Karen Dalton kdjsmith13@gmail.com
(541) 786-8986

About The Venue

Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC) is the newest meeting and arena facility in Eastern Oregon. Built on 55 acres with beautiful facilities that is attractive, safe, and state of the art.  We will have use of the large outdoor arena, smaller warm-up arena, plenty of RV hook-ups, and stalls for everyone. 

Restaurants and shopping nearby. Conveniently located just off HWY 395, home of the famous Farm City Pro Rodeo.

All horses will be required to be in a stall at EOTEC, no self-containment is allowed at this facility, nor are they allowed to be tied to your trailers. 

Amenities:

100 RV sites with water and electricity

50 + stalls 12X12 

Clean bathrooms and showers

Dry camping available

Pets allowed on leash only. (must be on leash at all times)

No horses in camping area, we will have 4-wheelers available to help with tack. (tack stalls are available). 

Our Trail Challenge will be held off site at Warehouse Beach just 11 miles away.  

Event Details

Friday

Trail Challenge (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome.

Saturday

In Hand (IH) – a dismounted event in an arena/field, halter and lead rope preferred. All equines welcome – any size, breed, and age.

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

Sunday

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

The Terrain

Warehouse Beach:  Gravel roads, sandy trails with some rock, shoes or boots recommend.  We will be parking in both the beach side parking lot and the upper trail parking lot.

Eastern Oregon Event & Trade Center;  Sandy arena, some gravel and rocks. Barefoot friendly

Meals

Meals on your own:

Hermiston Girls Wrestling Team will be set up to serve hamburgers and hotdogs.

Human Bean Coffee and Breakfast sandwiches will be available to purchase in AM.

Potluck Saturday Night: Spaghetti will be served. Please bring your favorite side dish. 

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. 

Weekend High Point Awards: Novice, Intermediate and Advanced 

Series High Point Awards:  Beautiful Silver Belt Buckles:

 Novice, Intermediate and Advanced

Blue Moutain Series (awarded at our last event)

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.

Additional Opportunities

For those competitors that wish to come in on Thursday, we have arranged with EOTEC to allow travelers to arrive after 4pm. Please let Karen know if you plan on arriving Thursday. (Text) 541-786-8986  

kdjsmith13@gmail.com

Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center
1705 East Airport Rd
Hermiston, OR 97838


Google Directions


Event Host Directions:

Follow Google directions, then signs when you arrive at EOTEC. You will enter EOTEC off of S. Ott Road. We will have signs up to direct you to the camping and stall area.  Check in for stalls and camping will be at the gate upon entering.  

AGENDA

FRIDAY - Trail Challenge
6:00am Gates Open EOTEC
9:00 am Check-in at Trail Head Warehouse Beach
9:30am Judges Meeting at Trail Head
10:30am Riders Meeting at Trail Head
11:00am First Riders Out
Judges Shout outs once all riders are back at EOTEC
Awards After Judges Shout-Outs
4-5:00pm Dinner on your own
6:00pm Fun and Games at Pavillion
SATURDAY - In-Hand
8-8:45am New arrival check in
8:00am Judge Meeting at Sign-in Trailer
9:00am Rider Meeting at Pavillion
10:00am First riders out on the course
Lunch after your ride
SATURDAY - Obstacle Course
1:00pm apx First Riders out on the course (after lunch)
Judges Shout-Outs once all riders are in at Pavillion
Awards after Judge Shout Outs!
6:00pm Potluck Dinner Bring your favorite dish, Hambugers will be provided. Pavillion
SUNDAY - Obstacle Course
7-7:30am New arrival Check In
7:30-8:15am Cowboy Church with Dr Dick & Jill Schoenberg
8:00am Judge Meeting at sign-in trailer
8:15am Rider Meeting at Pavillion
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!

AVAILABLE AMENITY RESERVATIONS

Hook-ups (water & electricity)
Thursday Night Hook-up (after 4pm) $30.00
Fri Night Hook-up $30.00
Sat Night Hook-up $30.00
Dry Camping
Thursday Night Dry Camping (after 4pm) $20.00
Fri Dry Camping per vehicle $20.00
Sat Dry Camping per vehicle $20.00
Haul in Fee
Satuday Haul in fee (per equine)for those not camping $10.00
Sunday Haul in fee (per equine) for those not camping $10.00
Stalls
Thursday Night Stall (after 4pm) $25.00
Friday Night Stall $25.00
Saturday Night Stall $25.00
Tack Stall
Tack Stall Friday night $20.00
Tack Stall Saturday night $20.00