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Skyline Wilderness Park

2201 Imola Ave Napa, CA 94559

Saturday, September 10, 2022 - Sunday, September 11, 2022

Date Type Mi Name Contact Contact Roster
Sat - 09/10 IH IN-HAND (arena) NorCal FALL Buckle Series #1 of 11 Coni Lehr conilehr@gmail.com
(916) 975-5426
Sat - 09/10 OT 4 TRAIL (4 mi) NorCal FALL Buckle Series #2 of 11 Coni Lehr conilehr@gmail.com
(916) 975-5426
Sun - 09/11 TC 7 TRAIL (7 mi) NorCal FALL Buckle Series #3 of 11 Coni Lehr conilehr@gmail.com
(916) 975-5426
Sun - 09/11 OC MOUNTED (arena) NorCal FALL Buckle Series #4 of 11 Coni Lehr conilehr@gmail.com
(916) 975-5426

About The Venue

Lovely Skyline Wilderness Park is located in the Napa Valley where we'll ride trails through wooded forest, valleys and hilltops. 

Non-campers park near the arena in the designated area. $6 day use fee

CAMPING RESERVATIONS CALL 707-252-0481 (online reservations are NOT available)
Check-in time is 1 pm, Check-out time is 11 am.
$30/per night. RESERVE EARLY to guarantee space availability.

Friday arrival: Dry campsites are available for overnight reservations. Designated sites have water hookups. The open overflow area has water spigots. You must bring your own personal horse containment. Hitching posts, water hoses, and horse wash stations are available. Generators are allowed to run until 10 pm. Showers in restrooms.

Early ETS event check-in is available from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm on Friday, September 9th

Saturday arrival: Park at Horse Arena, day use fee $6 at the entrance

Event Details

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 Obstacle Trail Challenge (OT) - A relaxing 4 mile trail ride with judged obstacles placed in camp and/or on the 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 head stalls.

Sunday Trail Challenge (TC)  - A relaxing 7 mile trail ride with judged obstacles placed on the trail.

The Terrain

Arena footing, flat sandy footing around horse area of the park, mostly flat, wide trails with some moderate hills and a few rocky areas along the trail.

Meals

On your own - at your leisure.

Awards

These events qualify for the 2022 NorCal FALL Buckle Series! (awarded at our November events 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 ALL Amenities reserved at the time of online registration are due ON SITE (with the exception of camp reservations) and are NOT collected at the time of online registration.

Skyline Wilderness Park
2201 Imola Ave
Napa, CA 94559


Google Directions


Event Host Directions:

Directions available through GPS:  2201 Imola Ave, Napa, CA

From Sacramento: Merge onto I-80 W, drive approximately 40 mi, use the right 2 lanes to take exit 39B for CA-12 W toward Napa/Sonoma for 5.7 mi, turn right onto CA-12 W/CA-29 N/State Hwy 12 W (signs for Napa/Sonoma) for 1.4 mi, use the right 2 lanes to take the exit toward Downtown Napa/Lake Berryessa for 0.2 mi, merge onto CA-221 N for 2.6 mi, turn right onto Imola Ave

From Santa Rosa: From CA-12 E drive 16.2 mi take Arnold Dr and Napa Rd to CA-12 E/CA-121 N for 10.5 mi, continue on CA-121 N to Napa for 8.3 mi, continue straight onto Imola Ave

AGENDA

FRIDAY
1:00pm Camp Gates Open (reservations only)
5-6:30pm Early Check In Available
SATURDAY - In Hand & Trail Challenges
7:00am Main entrance open for Day Use Attendees
7:45-8:15am Check In
8:30am Rider Meeting
9:00am Judge Meeting
9:30am 1st In-Hand participants on course
Lunch On your own - at your leisure
Approx 1pm First riders out on the Trail course - 1 hr after last In-Hand participant
Judge Shout Outs once all riders are in!
Awards after Judge Shout Outs!
SUNDAY - Mounted & Trail Challenges
7:00am Main entrance open for Day Use Attendees
7:45-8:15am Check In
8:30am Rider Meeting
9:00am Judge Meeting
9:30am First riders out on the Mounted course
Lunch On your own - at your leisure
Approx 1pm First riders out on the Trail course - 1 hr after last Mounted participant
Judge Shout Outs once all riders are in!
Awards after Judge Shout Outs!

AVAILABLE AMENITY RESERVATIONS

California EMMP Fee
California EMMP Fee Per Horse - Paid at onsite Check-In $14.00
DRY CAMP RESERVATIONS CALL 707-252-0481 (online reservations are NOT available)
Day Use Horse Trailer Parking - Enter through West Gate - $6 paid at Check-In