ETS Promo

Ride for Fun, Ride to Learn

Trail Challenge Obstacle Course

Recreational Competition

Early Bird Special

Murieta Equestrian Center

7200 Lone Pine Dr Rancho Murieta, CA 95638

Saturday, June 11, 2022 - Sunday, June 12, 2022

Date Type Mi Name Contact Contact Roster
Sat - 06/11 IH IN-HAND (arena) NorCal SUMMER Buckle Series #1 of 10 Coni Lehr conilehr@gmail.com
(916) 975-5426
Sat - 06/11 OC MOUNTED (Arena) NorCal SUMMER Buckle Series #2 of 10 Coni Lehr conilehr@gmail.com
(916) 975-5426
Sun - 06/12 OC MOUNTED (Arena) NorCal SUMMER Buckle Series #3 of 10 Coni Lehr conilehr@gmail.com
(916) 975-5426
Sun - 06/12 RR NorCal JACKPOT Obstacle Challenge! #3 Coni Lehr conilehr@gmail.com
(916) 975-5426

About The Venue

Murieta Equestrian Center is California's Premiere Equestrian & Facility. 

We will be located in Premier Equine Arena + warm-up arena for our weekend's events. Click this link for a facility map

Stalls are available from Thursday - Sunday for a flat rate of $80 or $50 per day. Stall reservations are made with your event registration here and payable at onsite check-in. 

Day use parking available for $25/day - equines may be tied to trailers.

Dry camping is available from Thursday - Sunday for $20/night. Stalls must be reserved, no horse containment allowed at camping sites. Dry camping reservations are made with your event registration here and payable at onsite check-in. 

RV camping with hookups are available and must be reserved through this link:  RV Camping  Stalls must be reserved, no horse containment allowed at camping sites.

Event Details

This two-day challenge will consist of  FOUR events in Arena (no trail). 

Saturday In-Hand Obstacle Challenge - the In-Hand event obstacles are completed dismounted. You may be saddled, halters with leads are recommended. All non-riding equines are welcome and encouraged to compete!

Saturday & Sunday Mounted Obstacle Challenges  - the Mounted event obstacles are completed while riding in saddle. All riding disciplines are welcome as well as bit-less headstalls.

Sunday Mounted Jackpot Obstacle Challenge - timed race, 50% payout of entry fees. Basic judging criteria, time added for missed criteria. (this does not count for ETS Placement points, Ranking points, or tournaments)

Adult Division (18+ yrs):

1-10 entries 1 placement (100%)
11-20 entries 1st place (60%) 2nd place (40%)
21-30 entries 1st place (50%) 2nd place (30%) 3rd place (20%)
31+ entries 1st place (40%) 2nd place (30%) 3rd place (20%) 4th place (10%)

Youth Division (7 - 17 yrs):

1-5 entries 1 placement (100%)
6-10 entries 1st place (60%) 2nd place (40%)
11-15 entries 1st place (50%) 2nd place (30%) 3rd place (20%)
16+ entries 1st place (40%) 2nd place (30%) 3rd place (20%) 4th place (10%)

The Terrain

Arena sand footing

Meals

Concession stand will be available.

Awards

These events (with the exception of the Jackpot Obstacle Challenge) qualify for the 2022 NorCal SUMMER Buckle Series! (awarded at our August event weekend)

+ WEEKEND HIGH POINT RIBBONS/AWARDS AT FINAL EVENT ON SUNDAY

+ PER EACH EVENT Beautiful ribbons 1st-10th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced!

1st-3rd place Junior (age 13-17)

1st-3rd place Youngin' (age 7-12)

and 1st place Newcomer!

+ 2022 YEAR END Buckle Series! (awarded at our final event Dec 10 - 11th at Rolling Hills Equestrian Center, Corning, CA) (more info coming soon!)

+ 2022 YEAR END Saddle Series! (awarded at our final event Dec 10 - 11th at Rolling Hills Equestrian Center, Corning, CA) (more info coming soon!)

Additional Fees

Payment for some Amenities reserved at the time of online registration are due ON SITE and are NOT collected at the time of online registration (see Amenities tab for more info)

Additional Opportunities

NorCal Walking Horse Association Show

Sacramento TIP Challenge and Wild Horse Showdown

June Working Equitation Show

BLM Mustang Auction

Murieta Equestrian Center
7200 Lone Pine Dr
Rancho Murieta, CA 95638


Google Directions


Event Host Directions:

Google Maps: "Ed Hughes Memorial Arena", 701 CA-124, Ione, CA

From Sacramento:

From I-5 S/CA-99 S/CA-16 E, take Exit 518 to merge onto US-50 E. In 6.25 miles take Exit 9 onto Power Inn Rd towards CA-16 E/Howe Ave and keep left. Turn right onto Howe Ave/CA-16. Turn left onto Folsom Blvd/CA-16 then make a slight right onto Jackson Rd/CA-16. In 17 miles, turn right onto Murieta Drive at the stoplight. Take your first right onto Lone Pine Drive.

From Folsom:

From Hwy 50, take Exit 27 for Scott Rd/ E Bidwell St and head south on Scott Rd. At the 3 way stop, turn right onto White Rock Rd. In 1.5 miles, turn left onto Scott Rd (if you reach Prairie City Rd you have gone to far). Stay on Scott Rd for 7.9 miles then make a sharp left onto Latrobe Rd. Take the first right onto Stone House Rd until you reach Jackson Rd/Hwy 16. Turn left onto Jackson Rd and take the 1stright at the stoplight on Murieta Drive. Take your first right onto Lone Pine Drive.

From Stockton:

Head north on CA-99 towards Sacramento for 27 miles. Take Exit 281 for Dillard Rd and turn right on Dillard Rd. In 14 miles, turn right onto Jackson Rd/Hwy 16. At the stoplight, turn right onto Murieta Drive. Take your first right onto Lone Pine Drive.

From Plymouth:

Go southwest on CA- 49 towards Empire St and continue on CA- 49. In 2 miles, stay straight onto CA-16 for 13.65 miles. At the stoplight, turn left onto Murieta Dr. Take your first right onto Lone Pine Drive.

AGENDA

THURSDAY
1:00pm Gates Open
FRIDAY
1:00pm Gates Open
5-630pm Early Check-In
SATURDAY - In-Hand & Mounted Obstacle Course Challenges
8-8:45am Check In
8:00am Judge Meeting
9:00am Rider Meeting
10:00am First handlers out on the In-Hand course
Lunch At your leisure - concession stand available
Mounted First riders out on the Mounted course - 1 hour after In-Hand off course
Judge Shout Outs once all riders are in!
Awards after Judge Shout Outs!
SUNDAY - Mounted Obstacle Course Challenge
8-8:45am Check In
8:00am Judge Meeting
9:00am Rider Meeting
10:00am First riders out on the Mounted course
Lunch At your leisure - concession stand available
Riders Meeting Jackpot Riders Meeting 1 hour after last riders off Mounted course
Jackpot First rider on Jackpot course after rider meeting
Judge Shout Outs once all riders are in!
Awards after Judge Shout Outs!

AVAILABLE AMENITY RESERVATIONS

California EMMP Fee - Reserve Here, Pay at On-Site Check-In
California EMMP Fee per equine, per weekend $14.00
DAY USE PARKING - Reserve Here, Pay at On-Site Check-In
Day Use Parking - Saturday $25.00
Day Use Parking - Sunday $25.00
STALLS - Reserve Here, Pay at On-Site Check-In
Flat Rate - Thursday to Sunday $80.00
Friday Night Stall $50.00
Saturday Night Stall $50.00
Sunday Night Stall $50.00
SHAVINGS - Reserve Here, Pay at On-Site Check-In (may bring your own)
Shavings - 1 bag (8 cu ft) $10.00
Shavings - 1 bag (12 cu ft) $15.00
DRY CAMPING - Reserve Here, Pay at On-Site Check-In)
Dry Camping - Thursday (must reserve stall, no horse containment at these sites) $20.00
Dry Camping - Friday (must reserve stall, no horse containment at these sites) $20.00
Dry Camping - Saturday (must reserve stall, no horse containment at these sites) $20.00
Dry Camping - Sunday (must reserve stall, no horse containment at these sites) $20.00
RV CAMPING w/hookups - Reserve Here https://murietaequestriancenter.com/rv-reservations/