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Trail Challenge Obstacle Course

Recreational Competition

El Dorado County Fairgrounds

100 Placerville Dr Placerville, CA 95667

Saturday, July 17, 2021

Date Type Mi Name Contact Contact Roster
Sat - 07/17 IH Gold Country In-Hand Obstacle Course Coni Lehr conilehr@gmail.com
(916) 975-5426
Sat - 07/17 OC Gold Country Mounted Obstacle Course Coni Lehr conilehr@gmail.com
(916) 975-5426

About The Venue

The El Dorado County Fairgrounds is a beautiful venue located just about a mile off Highway 50 in Placerville.  Easy access trailer parking through the BLUE GATE has plenty of room for large and small rigs alike.

The large, covered Henningsen Arena is where we'll be for check-in and competition located next to the trailer parking area.

RV camping spots and/or horse stalls can be reserved by contacting the fair office at 530-621-5860 or online at  https://eldoradocountyfair.org/rvinfo.html

More info about this location can be found on their website at https://eldoradocountyfair.org/index.html

Event Details

This one-day event will consist of two challenges. An in-hand obstacle course in the morning and a mounted obstacle course in the afternoon. 

The In-hand obstacles are perfect for everyone including minis, weanlings, yearlings, burros, or anyone who would like to get their feet wet without taking the riding plunge! Both events are designed to be competitive and educational and FUN!!

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Modoc Mustang Training Program. For more info please visit Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1073872222741284   Additional info coming soon!

The Terrain

Groomed arena sand in the Henningsen Arena

Meals

Bring your own lunch, some snacks and water will be 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!

NorCal Bracket Buckle Series These challenges will be part of several events scheduled at various Northern California venues from July through November 2021. Details coming soon!

 

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.

Facility Fee - $5/horse per day

California EMMP Fee - $8/horse per day

El Dorado County Fairgrounds
100 Placerville Dr
Placerville, CA 95667


Google Directions


Event Host Directions:

Event venue can be found via GPS. You will use the address 239 Amory Ln, Placerville, CA 95667

Entrance through Blue Gate (signs will be posted)

From Sacramento: Take Highway 50 East. Placerville is about 45 minutes out of Sacramento. Take Placerville Drive/Forni Rd exit. Stay to the right and pass back over the highway, turn right on Armory Ln, enter through blue gate.

From Plymouth: Take Highway 49 North to El Dorado, turn Right on Pleasant Valley Rd, turn left on Missouri Flat Rd. Take Hwy 50 East one exit to Placerville Dr/Forni Rd. exit. stay to the right and pass over the highway, turn right on Armory Ln, enter through blue gate.

From Auburn: Take Highway 49 South to Coloma, take road straight out of Coloma, Cold Springs Rd. Follow to Cool Water Creek Rd. (second stop sign), turn right to Green Valley Rd. turn left to Placerville Dr (stop light), turn Right on to Placerville Dr, turn left on Armory Ln, enter through blue gate.

From South Lake Tahoe: Take Highway 50 West. Placerville is about 1 1/2 hours out of South Lake Tahoe. Take the second Placerville Drive exit. Turn right onto Placerville Dr,.turn right on Armory Ln, enter through blue gate.

AGENDA

Saturday
7:30 am Gates Open
8-8:45 am Rider Check In & Registration
8:15 am Judge Meeting
9:00 am Rider/Handler Meeting
10:00 am First Handler on In-Hand Obstacle Course
Obstacles Change First Rider on Mounted Obstacle Course 1 hour after last Handler off In Hand Course
Lunch At your leisure
Judge Shout Outs - once all Riders are in
Awards After Judge Shout Outs!

AVAILABLE AMENITY RESERVATIONS

Facility Fee
Facility Fee Per Horse - Paid at onsite Check-In/Registration $5.00
California EMMP Fee
California EMMP Fee Per Horse - Paid at onsite Check-In/Registration $8.00
RV Hookup & Stalls Reservations - Contact El Dorado County Fairgrounds ph.530-621-5860