Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
1705 East Airport Rd Hermiston, OR 97838
Friday, August 22, 2025 - Sunday, August 24, 2025
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Online registration closes Thursday, June 19, 10:00am, PST
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.
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.
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 on your own:
Pizza Hut delivers plus Uber Eats is available
Potluck Saturday Night: Hamburgers' will be served. Please bring your favorite side dish.
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: Belt Buckles:
Novice, Intermediate and Advanced
Blue Moutain Series (awarded at our last event)
**Please Note**: 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. This includes camping fees, pens and daily haul in fees.
Registering online will give you the best (early bird) pricing! There is a $10 increase per entry for onsite registration.
Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center
1705 East Airport Rd
Hermiston, OR 97838
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.
FRIDAY -Trail Challenge Warehouse Beach Rec Area | |
8:00am | Gates Open Warehouse Beach |
8:30am | Check in at Trailhead |
8:30am | Judge Meeting |
9:30am | Rider Meeting |
10:45am | First Riders on Course |
Awards | Awards/Shout outs at EOTEC once all riders are in |
5:00pm | Dinner on your own |
6:30pm | Fun and games in covered pavilion. Join us! |
SATURDAY - In Hand and Obstacle Course at EOTEC | |
8-8:45am | 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 | After Judge Shout Outs! |
6:00pm | Potluck in the clubhouse |
SUNDAY - Obstacle Course | |
8-8:45am | 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 | After Judge Shout Outs |
Hook-ups (water & electricity) | |
Fri Night Hook-up | $30.00 |
Sat Night Hook-up | $30.00 |
Dry Camping | |
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 | |
Friday Night | $25.00 |
Saturday Night | $25.00 |
Tack Stall | |
Tack Stall Friday night | $20.00 |
Tack Stall Saturday night | $20.00 |
Saturday Night Potluck | |
Saturday Night Potluck per person | $0.00 |