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Trail Challenge Obstacle Course

Recreational Competition

Early Bird Special

South Seattle Saddle Club

22740 Se 228th St Maple Valley, WA 98038

Saturday, August 16, 2025 - Sunday, August 17, 2025

Date Type Mi Name Price Contact Contact Roster
Sat - 08/16 IH Trinity Trail Events In Hand Challenge Early Bird Special$26.50 - $48
Early Bird Special $36.50 $26.50 Competitor (Age 7-22) (Good until online registration closes)
Early Bird Special $58.00 $48.00 Competitor (Age 23+) (Good until online registration closes)
Early Bird Special $36.50 $26.50 Ride Along (Age 7+) (Good until online registration closes)

* price includes $3 Northwest Tournament Fee

Vickie Sheehan Zettle vsheehanzettle@gmail.com
(253) 223-1379
Sat - 08/16 OC Trinity Trail Events Obstacle Course Challenge Early Bird Special$26.50 - $48
Early Bird Special $36.50 $26.50 Competitor (Age 7-22) (Good until online registration closes)
Early Bird Special $58.00 $48.00 Competitor (Age 23+) (Good until online registration closes)
Early Bird Special $36.50 $26.50 Ride Along (Age 7+) (Good until online registration closes)

* price includes $3 Northwest Tournament Fee

Vickie Sheehan Zettle vsheehanzettle@gmail.com
(253) 223-1379
Sun - 08/17 OC Trinity Trail Events Obstacle Course Challenge Early Bird Special$26.50 - $48
Early Bird Special $36.50 $26.50 Competitor (Age 7-22) (Good until online registration closes)
Early Bird Special $58.00 $48.00 Competitor (Age 23+) (Good until online registration closes)
Early Bird Special $36.50 $26.50 Ride Along (Age 7+) (Good until online registration closes)

* price includes $3 Northwest Tournament Fee

Vickie Sheehan Zettle vsheehanzettle@gmail.com
(253) 223-1379

Online registration closes Thursday, August 14, 9:00pm, PST


About The Venue

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. 

Event Details

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

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.

Meals

Join us for the Saturday night potluck!

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.

South Seattle Saddle Club
22740 Se 228th St
Maple Valley, WA 98038


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Event Host Directions:

Can be found with GPS

AGENDA

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

AVAILABLE AMENITY RESERVATIONS

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