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Trail Challenge Obstacle Course

Recreational Competition

Early Bird Special

Heron Horse Ventures

2355 Wait Corners Rd Panama, NY 14767

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Date Type Mi Name Price Contact Contact Roster
Sun - 05/18 TC 5 Heron Kick Off Trail Challenge Early Bird Special$40.50 - $69
Early Bird Special $50.50 $40.50 Competitor (Age 7-22) (Good until online registration closes)
Early Bird Special $79.00 $69.00 Competitor (Age 23+) (Good until online registration closes)
Early Bird Special $50.50 $40.50 Ride Along (Age 7+) (Good until online registration closes)

* price includes $10.00 Ranch Fee

Jodi Gray imjodigray@gmail.com
(907) 602-3607

Online registration closes Saturday, May 17, 3:29am, EST


About The Venue

Heron Farm and Event Center is located in Chautauqua County New York offering over 10 miles of beautiful private trails.

 A 4 bedroom house with a hot tub is available to book through Air BnB. Overnight camping is available at the Heron Farm and Events Center. Outdoor corral panel box stalls available for rent. There is a bathhouse on site with clean showers available. Outhouses and Port-o-johns are located throughout the entire property. Cabins, campers, pop ups, yurts, tent sites, and Camper/RV hookups are available to reserve. You can find more information and reserve through HipCamp and Air BnB at the link below. We are very excited to share this beautiful land with you and your horses. 

Heron Horse Farm & Event Center: https://theheron.org/

Air BnB Listing: https://www.airbnb.com/users/346385441/listings

Event Details

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

The Terrain

Open fields, hard packed dirt, gravel. 

Meals

Lunch provided

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.

Heron Horse Ventures
2355 Wait Corners Rd
Panama, NY 14767


Google Directions


Event Host Directions:

 

2355 Wait Corners Rd

Sherman, NY 14767

HERON HORSE parking and events are located at the farmhouse NEXT to the Heron Farm and Event Center. Look for the orange cones and the Heron Horse sign. Enter the barn driveway and follow the signs for trailer parking. See you soon! 

 

AGENDA

SUNDAY - Trail Challenge
9:30-10:15 New arrival check in
10:00 Judge Meeting
10:30 Rider Meeting
11:15 First riders out on the course
Lunch after your ride
Judge Shout Outs once all riders are in!
Awards after Judge Shout Outs!

AVAILABLE AMENITY RESERVATIONS

12x12 Outdoor Panel Box Stalls for campers/Air BnB guests (NOT COVERED 1 horse per stall)
Friday Night Corral Panel Outdoor Box Stall (please clean up after yourself and take what you bring in) $25.00
Saturday Night Corral Panel Outdoor Box Stall (please clean up after yourself and take what you bring in) $25.00
Dry Camping (Hook Ups avail next door www.theHeron.org)
Fri Night Dry Camping $25.00
Sat Night Dry Camping $25.00
Bring Your Own Pen (BYOP)
Fri Night BYOP $10.00
Sat Night BYOP $10.00