Ride for Fun, Ride to Learn
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
1251 Graham Hill Rd Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Saturday, July 30, 2022 - Sunday, July 31, 2022
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| Date | Type | Name | Contact |
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| Sat - 07/30 | IH | IN-HAND (arena) NorCal SUMMER Buckle Series #4 of 10 |
Coni Lehr
conilehr@gmail.com (916) 975-5426 |
| Sat - 07/30 | TC | TRAIL (6 mi) NorCal SUMMER Buckle Series #5 of 10 |
Coni Lehr
conilehr@gmail.com (916) 975-5426 |
| Sun - 07/31 | OC | MOUNTED (arena) NorCal SUMMER Buckle Series #6 of 10 |
Coni Lehr
conilehr@gmail.com (916) 975-5426 |
| Sun - 07/31 | OT | TRAIL (2 mi) NorCal SUMMER Buckle Series #7 of 10 |
Coni Lehr
conilehr@gmail.com (916) 975-5426 |
The Santa Cruz County Horsemen's Association has a long history of supporting the surrounding equine community for almost 80 years. The objectives of the organization are to perpetuate interest in all horse activities, create and maintain a better knowledge and understanding between the human and equine families, and develop and maintain a county-wide trails system.
This two-day challenge will consist of FOUR events in Arena & Trail
Saturday In-Hand Obstacle Challenge (IH) - 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 Trail Challenge (TC) - A relaxing 6 mile trail ride with judged obstacles placed in camp and/or on trail
Sunday Mounted Obstacle Challenge (OC) - the Mounted event obstacles are completed while riding in the saddle in the arena. All riding disciplines are welcome as well as bit-less headstalls.
Sunday Obstacle Trail Challenge (OT) - A relaxing 2 mile trail ride with judged obstacles placed in camp and/or on trail
Arena footing, single & double dirt track trails, moderate hills, stream & bridge crossings, moderate rocky areas on trail.
At your leisure, bring own lunch
These events 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!)
Payment for ALL Amenities reserved at the time of online registration are due ON SITE and are NOT collected at the time of online event registration.
Camping $25/night (SCCHA members free)
Paddocks $15/night
Day parking $10 (SCCHA members free)
$14 California EMMP fee is collected per horse per weekend
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Santa Cruz County Horsemen's Association Showgrounds
1251 Graham Hill Rd
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
GPS/Map Apps Directions Available - 1251 Graham Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CA
From SACRAMENTO:
Follow I-80 W for 147.3 mi. use the right 2 lanes to take exit 40 for I-680 toward Benicia/San Jose for .0.5 mi, continue onto I-680 S for 57.6 mi, take exit 12 to merge onto CA-262 S/Mission Blvd for 0.5 mi. merge onto CA-262 S/Mission Blvd, use the left 2 lanes to merge onto I-880 S toward San Jose for 1.7 mi, keep left to stay on I-880 S for 11.3 mi, follow CA-17 S to Graham Hill Rd for 25.1 mi, continue onto CA-17 S for 24.3 mi, take the La Madrona Dr exit toward El Rancho Dr for 312 ft, turn left onto La Madrona Dr for 0.2 mi, turn right onto Sims Rd for 0.5 mi, turn left onto Graham Hill Rd, The showgrounds entry gate is on the left.
From SF BAY AREA: proceed to Hwy 17 South through San Jose and Los Gatos, to Scotts Valley. After passing Scotts Valley, take the Sims Road Exit. As you exit 17, take an immediate left onto La Madrona and then a right at the stop sign onto Sims Road, and follow it until it dead ends at the traffic light. Take a right onto Graham Hill Road and proceed about 500 feet. The showgrounds entry gate is on the left.
| FRIDAY | |
| 3:00pm | Gates Open |
| SATURDAY - In-Hand Obstacle Course & Trail Challenges | |
| 8-8:45am | Check In |
| 8:00am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:00am | Rider Meeting |
| 10:00am | First handlers out on In-Hand course |
| Lunch | At your leisure - food truck may be available |
| Trail | Riders out on Trail one hour after In-Hand complete |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| SUNDAY - Mounted Obstacle Course & Trail Challenges | |
| 8-8:45am | Check In |
| 8:00am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:00am | Rider Meeting |
| 10:00am | First handlers out on In-Hand course |
| Lunch | At your leisure - food truck may be available |
| Trail | Riders out on Trail one hour after In-Hand complete |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| CALIFORNIA EMMP FEE - Reserve Here - Pay at Onsite Check-In | |
| California EMMP Fee - per horse per weekend | $14.00 |
| CAMPING - Reserve Here - Pay at Onsite Check-In | |
| Friday Night Campsite | $25.00 |
| Friday Night Campsite - SCCHA Member | $0.00 |
| Saturday Night Campsite | $25.00 |
| Saturday Night Campsite - SCCHA Member | $0.00 |
| PADDOCKS - Reserve Here - Pay at Onsite Check-In | |
| Friday Night Paddock | $15.00 |
| Saturday Night Paddock | $15.00 |
| Additonal Horse | $5.00 |
| DAY PARKING - Reserve Here - Pay at Onsite Check-In | |
| Day Parking | $10.00 |
| Day Parking - SCCHA Member | $0.00 |