Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
3402 N Equestrian Lane Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
Friday, October 3, 2025 - Sunday, October 5, 2025
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Online registration closes Wednesday, October 1, 9:00pm, PST
Riverside State Park is a WA State Park located 9 miles northwest of Spokane. It is the second largest park in WA. The park supports a wide variety of recreational activities including hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The trail system is multi-use.
Camping- all camping reservations are made with Washington State Parks Reservation System Once campground is full there will be overflow camping in field across from the campground and fees will be paid onsite. Riders will be responsible for equine containment.
Friday-In Hand (IH) – a dismounted event in an arena/field, halter and lead rope preferred. All equines welcome – any size, breed, and age.
Saturday-Trail Challenge (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. 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.
Terrain is varied, rocks, sand, compact dirt, potential road.
Saturday we will have a potluck to celebrate a great year.
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.
Qualified riders will be competing for a Championship saddle in all three brackets with a combined score from all three events over the weekend.
We will also be awarding the Judge of the year and year end Partnership buckles.
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.
Riverside State Park- Equestrian Area
3402 N Equestrian Lane
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
You can use Google Maps to find this location. Make sure you type in Riverside State Park- Equestrian Area or Campground and Day-Use.
FRIDAY- In Hand | |
8:00am | Gates Open |
9am-noon | New arrival check in available |
11am | Judges meeting |
Lunch | Before on course |
Noon | Riders meeting |
1:00pm | First handler on course |
Judge | Shout outs once all riders are in! |
Awards | after judge shout outs! |
SATURDAY - Trail Challenge | |
7-8am | New arrival check in |
7:30am | Judge Meeting |
8:00am | Rider Meeting |
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! |
Potluck | to follow 30 min after awards! |
SUNDAY - Obstacle Course | |
7-8am | New arrival Check In |
7:30am | Judge Meeting |
8:00am | Rider Meeting |
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! |