Ride for Fun, Ride to Learn
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
1700 Alexander Hill Ln Dunnigan, CA 95937
Friday, May 15, 2026 - Sunday, May 17, 2026
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| Fri - 05/15 | RR | IN-HAND - NorCal Education Day! |  $21 - $40
* price includes $3.00 Tournament Fee |
Coni Lehr
conilehr@gmail.com (916) 975-5426 |
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| Fri - 05/15 | RR | MOUNTED - NorCal Education Day! | $21 - $40
* price includes $3.00 Tournament Fee |
Coni Lehr
conilehr@gmail.com (916) 975-5426 |
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| Sat - 05/16 | IH | TRAIL NorCal SPRING Buckle Series #10 of 12 | $26.50 - $48
* price includes $3.00 Tournament Fee |
Coni Lehr
conilehr@gmail.com (916) 975-5426 |
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| Sat - 05/16 | OT | IN-HAND NorCal SPRING Buckle Series #9 of 12 | $30 - $55
* price includes $3.00 Tournament Fee |
Coni Lehr
conilehr@gmail.com (916) 975-5426 |
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| Sun - 05/17 | OC | MOUNTED NorCal SPRING Buckle Series #11 of 12 | $26.50 - $48
* price includes $3.00 Tournament Fee |
Coni Lehr
conilehr@gmail.com (916) 975-5426 |
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| Sun - 05/17 | OT | TRAIL NorCal SPRING Buckle Series #12 of 12 | $30 - $55
* price includes $3.00 Tournament Fee |
Coni Lehr
conilehr@gmail.com (916) 975-5426 |
Online registration closes Thursday, May 14, 9:00pm, PST
Running I Ranch is located in the beautiful California North Central Valley just at the base of the Coastal Mountains. Conveniently located just an hour north of Sacramento (I-5) and two hours east of the Bay Area (I-505). There is an array of fun obstacles to play and compete on which will be utilized for our weekend events!
Dry camping is available. Campers must use 12' x 12' paddocks for horses and bring their own shavings. Day use parking allowed to tie to trailers.
Friday - Education Classes: In-Hand & Mounted (RR) -Try obstacles, receive immediate scores & feedback from judges, practice, then try again. Note: Judges will not share training tips. This event is for schooling purposes and not meant as a clinic.
This will be structured the same as a regular Equine Trail Sports competition. Handlers and Riders will sign-up for "ride-out" times at the check-in process (see Agenda tab for the full-day schedule). Up to 8 riders will be allowed in each 1 hour 20 minute group with 8 obstacles. This should give everyone time to get through each obstacle twice.
Saturday - In Hand (IH) – a dismounted event in an arena/field, halter and lead rope preferred. All equines welcome – any size, breed, and age.
Saturday - Obstacle Trail (OT) – a relaxing short 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.
Sunday - Obstacle Trail (OT) – a relaxing short trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome.
Flat, easy footing in obstacle arena and throughout property trail course, sand footing in warm up arena and round pen.
At your leisure, food truck may be available
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. (applies to Sat & Sun Classes only)
WEEKEND HIGH POINT AWARDS AFTER FINAL EVENT ON SUNDAY (applies to Sat & Sun classes only)
2026 NorCal SPRING Buckle Series (awarded after our Sunday classes) (applies to Sat & Sun classes only)
2026 NorCal BRACKET Buckle Series (awarded at our Dec 5-6 event weekend) (applies to Sat & Sun classes only)
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.
Running I Ranch
1700 Alexander Hill Ln
Dunnigan, CA 95937
Directions: Available on Map Apps, Running I Ranch, 1700 Alexander Hill Ln, Dunnigan, CA 95937
From the south:
Proceed up Interstate 5 to the town of Dunnigan. Exit the second exit (Dunnigan exit 556/road 6), to the right. Proceed east past the Chevron and Jack in the Box to the stop sign at County Road 99, turn left. Proceed north to County Road 2, turn left and cross over Interstate 5. Proceed west approximately 2 miles (over the Colusa Canal and through a drainage overflow ditch) to Alexander Hill Lane. This private, gravel lane on your right has a swing gate which will be open. Proceed north on this lane to the tree line on your left, enter through the big ranch gate into the parking area.
From the north:
Proceed down Interstate 5 towards Dunnigan. Exit County Line Road and turn left. Proceed east to the stop sign at County Road 99, turn right. Proceed south to County Road 2, turn right and cross over Interstate 5. Proceed west approximately 2 miles (over the Colusa Canal and through a drainage overflow ditch) to Alexander Hill Lane. This private, gravel lane on your right has a swing gate which will be open. Proceed north on this lane to the tree line on your left, enter through the big ranch gate into the parking area.
| THURSDAY | |
| 12:00pm | Gates open |
| 4:00pm-5:30pm | Early Check-In |
| FRIDAY - Education Day! | |
| 7:00am-8:15am | Gates Open |
| 8:30am | Rider Meeting |
| 9:00am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:30am | First riders out on In-Hand course |
| Lunch | at your leisure, food truck may be available |
| Mounted | First riders out on Mounted course (approx 1 hr after In-Hand) |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| Saturday Check-In | Early Check-In available after Awards |
| SATURDAY - In-Hand & Trail | |
| 7:00am-8:15am | New arrival check in |
| 8:30am | Rider Meeting |
| 9:00am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:30am | First riders out on In-Hand course |
| Lunch | at your leisure - food truck may be available |
| Trail | 1st riders on Trail Course (approx 1 hr after In-Hand) |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| SUNDAY - Obstacle Course & Trail | |
| 7:00-7:45am | New arrival Check In |
| 8:00am | Rider Meeting |
| 8:30am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:00am | First riders out on Mounted course |
| Lunch | at your leisure, food truck may be available |
| Trail | 1st riders out on Trail Course (approx 1 hr after Mounted) |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| California Drug Fee (EMMP) | |
| CA Drug Fee (EMMP) | $14.00 |
| Stalls | |
| Thu Night Stall - 12 x 12 | $30.00 |
| Fri Night Stall - 12x12 | $30.00 |
| Sat Night Stall - 12x12 | $30.00 |
| Extra Night Stall - 12 x 12 | $30.00 |
| Dry Camping | |
| Thu Night Dry Camping | $30.00 |
| Fri Night Dry Camping | $30.00 |
| Sat Night Dry Camping | $30.00 |
| Extra Night Dry Camping | $30.00 |
| Day Parking | |
| Fri Day Parking | $15.00 |
| Sat Day Parking | $15.00 |
| Sun Day Parking | $15.00 |