About The Venue

The Goethe State Forest Apex Trailhead is a beautiful location with over 40 miles of marked equestrian trails! You will be able to enjoy some amazing scenery on wide well-marked trails.  

We always strive to use public land so that we can inspire others to use the trails, this keeps funding available and will allow us amazing places to ride our horses for years to come! 

This event is a fundraiser to help make these beautiful trails even better! Your event fees will be helping public trails to continue to be accessible and enjoyable for years and years to come! 

If you are coming for the day please park at the Trail Head across the street from the Campground for free parking but meetings and registration will be in the Goethe Trailhead Pavillion. 

Camping Reservations:

Goethe Trailhead Ranch RV Campground  http://ocalatrailsrvcamping.com/ or Ph: 352-322-0723

They have a bunkhouse, full hookups, stalls, shower house, and pool. 

If competing on Sunday let them know ... they can add on an extended stay for you. 

Don't have living quarters?  

Several hotel options in Dunnellon Fl or Rainbow Springs area (less than 30 min away from the trailhead)

Come join us for lots of fun, giveaways, and meeting great new friends! 

Event Details

Saturday

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.

Saturday & Sunday

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

View Equine Trail Sports Rules HERE

The Terrain

The terrain is typically sandy with some lime rock sections.  You know your horse, please protect their feet as you see fit. 

Meals

There is no humane food or water on site, please come prepared

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.