Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
22740 Se 228th St Maple Valley, WA 98038
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - Sunday, August 17, 2025
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Online registration closes Thursday, August 14, 9:00pm, PST
Dating back to 1945, the South Seattle Saddle Club is a not-for-profit member owned and maintained equine facility located in Maple Valley, WA. The 14-acre oasis is tucked away less than a mile off Hwy 18 with Cedar River frontage surrounded by acres of greenbelt and woods. The facility includes a large outdoor riding arena, round pen, club house, covered event patio, camping hookups (electric only), and horseshoe pits.
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.
We will be using the outdoor sand arena and greenbelt and woods for the In-Hand and Obstacle Course challenges. Terrain is mostly soft dirt, sand and grass. Accessing the Cedar River will be sand, gravel and maybe some rocks.
Join us for the Saturday night potluck!
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 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.
South Seattle Saddle Club
22740 Se 228th St
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Can be found with GPS
FRIDAY | |
2:00pm | Gates Open |
5-6:30pm | Early Check In available |
SATURDAY - In Hand Challenge | |
7-7:45am | New arrival check in |
8:00am | Rider Meeting for BOTH Saturday events |
8:30am | Judge's meeting |
9:00am | In Hand begins |
Lunch | After In Hand concludes |
SATURDAY - Obstacle Course Challenge | |
1 pm | Obstacle Course begins (estimate) |
Shout outs & awards | After scoring is concluded |
6 pm | Potluck for all riders and families! |
SUNDAY - Obstacle Course Challenge #2 | |
8:30-8:45am | New arrival check in |
9:00am | Rider Meeting |
9:30am | Judge's meeting |
10:00am | First riders out on the course |
Shout outs & awards | After scoring is completed |
PENS/CORRALS | |
Friday night pen | $20.00 |
Saturday night pen | $20.00 |
Clean my pen(s) - Fundraiser for SSSC Jr. Club | $10.00 |
Friday BYOP (Bring your own pen) or highline | $0.00 |
Saturday BYOP (Bring your own pen) or highline | $0.00 |
CAMPING | |
Friday Electric Site (110 amp) | $25.00 |
Saturday Electric Site (110 amp) | $25.00 |
Fri Night Dry Camping | $10.00 |
Sat Night Dry Camping | $10.00 |
MEALS | |
Saturday Potluck | $0.00 |