Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
6055 Central Ave Ceres, CA 95307
Saturday, March 14, 2026 - Sunday, March 15, 2026
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Online registration closes Thursday, March 12, 9:00pm, PST
Diamond Bar Arena is a boarding and event venue that hosts a variety of equine shows, clinics and much more!
We'll be located at the newly expanded obstacle course near dry and RV camping and paddocks.
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
(2) Obstacle Courses (OC) – a mounted event in an arena/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome.
Easy, mostly flat footing over and through obstacles, warm-up arena also available.
No food or water available, please come prepared
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.
WEEKEND HIGH POINT AWARDS AFTER FINAL EVENT ON SUNDAY
2026 NorCal SPRING Buckle Series (awarded at our May 16-17 event weekend)
2026 NorCal BRACKET Buckle Series (awarded at our Dec 5-6 event weekend)
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.
Diamond Bar Arena
6055 Central Ave
Ceres, CA 95307
GPS: Diamond Bar Arena, Ceres, CA
From Sacramento:
I-80 West to I-99 South, take exit 222 toward Whitmore Ave, use the right lane to take the ramp to Business Dist/Hatfield State Pk, turn right onto El Camino Ave, at the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Pine St, At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto Central Ave, turn right to Diamond Bar Arena
| FRIDAY | |
| 12:00pm | Gates Open |
| 4-5:30pm | Early Check In available |
| SATURDAY - In-Hand & Mounted | |
| 7-8:15am | New arrival check in |
| 8:30am | Rider Meeting |
| 9:00am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:30am | First handlers on In-hand Course |
| Lunch | at your leisure - food truck may be available |
| Mounted | First riders on Mounted Course approx 1 hr after In-hand |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| SUNDAY - Obstacle Courses | |
| 7:30-8:00am | New arrival Check In |
| 8:00am | Rider Meeting |
| 8:30am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:00am | First riders on Mounted Course |
| Lunch | at your leisure - food truck may be available |
| Mounted | First riders on Mounted Course approx 1 hr after In-hand |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| CA Drug Fee | |
| CA Drug Fee | $14.00 |
| STALLS | |
| Fri Night Stall - Covered | $30.00 |
| Sat Night Stall - Covered | $30.00 |
| Extra Night Stall - Covered | $30.00 |
| Fri Night Stall - Uncovered | $25.00 |
| Sat Night Stall - Uncovered | $25.00 |
| Extra Night Stall - Uncovered | $25.00 |
| CAMPING | |
| Fri Night RV Camping | $30.00 |
| Sat Night RV Camping | $30.00 |
| Extra Night RV Camping | $30.00 |
| Fri Night Dry Camping | $0.00 |
| Sat Night Dry Camping | $0.00 |
| Extra Night Dry Camping | $0.00 |
| DAY PARKING | |
| Day Parking | $15.00 |