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
Saturday, September 30, 2023 - Sunday, October 1, 2023
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| Date | Type | Name | Contact |
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| Sat - 09/30 | IH | IN-HAND (arena) NorCal DUNNIGAN Series #5 of 8 |
Coni Lehr
conilehr@gmail.com (916) 975-5426 |
| Sat - 09/30 | OT | TRAIL (2 mi) NorCal DUNNIGAN Series #6 of 8 |
Coni Lehr
conilehr@gmail.com (916) 975-5426 |
| Sat - 09/30 | RR | JACKPOT Obstacle Challenge |
Coni Lehr
conilehr@gmail.com (916) 975-5426 |
| Sun - 10/01 | OC | MOUNTED (arena) NorCal DUNNIGAN Series #7 of 8 |
Coni Lehr
conilehr@gmail.com (916) 975-5426 |
| Sun - 10/01 | OT | TRAIL (2 mi) NorCal DUNNIGAN Series #8 of 8 |
Coni Lehr
conilehr@gmail.com (916) 975-5426 |
| Sun - 10/01 | RR | GAMBLER'S CHOICE Obstacle Challenge |
Coni Lehr
conilehr@gmail.com (916) 975-5426 |
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.
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 2 mile ride with judged obstacles placed on property trail course.
Saturday Jackpot Obstacle Challenge (RR) - 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):, Youth Division (7 - 17 yrs) This event will be open within one hour after the Trail Obstacle Challenge until 4pm
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 ride with judged obstacles placed on property trail course.
Sunday Gambler's Choice Obstacle & Prize Drawing (RR)- This will be a fun event and a great way to spend time in between your ride out times and awards or just on its own! (this does not count for ETS Placement points, Ranking points, or tournaments)
Riders will have three minutes to get through as many obstacles as they can. Ten or more obstacles will be set up in an arena. You will receive one ticket per obstacle completed. You will not be judged at the obstacles but you will be required to get all four feet through.
This event will be open within one hour after the Mounted Obstacle Challenge until 2 pm and the drawing held right before the awards ceremony. A prize table will be available with a variety of items to choose from. When your ticket number is called you will choose which prize you would like. There will be 10+ drawings. Max of two winnings per person.
Flat, easy footing in obstacle arena and throughout property trail course, sand footing in warm up arena and round pen.
At your leisure, possible BBQ lunch both days + Saturday evening
Beautiful ribbons 1st-10th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Per Event!
1st-3rd place Junior (age 13-17)
1st-3rd place Youngin' (age 7-12)
and 1st place Newcomer!
These events, with the exception of the Gambler's & Jackpot Challenges, qualify for:
WEEKEND HIGH POINT RIBBONS/AWARDS AFTER FINAL EVENT ON SUNDAY
NorCal DUNNIGAN Series (awarded at final event on Sunday)
2023 NorCal TOP MULE Buckle Series (awarded at our Dec16-17 2023 event weekend)
2023 NorCal BRACKET Buckle Series (awarded at our Dec16-17 2023 event weekend)
2023 NorCal SADDLE Series (awarded at our Dec16-17 2023 event weekend)
Payment for ALL Amenities (camping, paddocks, day parking fees and EMMP fees) reserved at the time of online registration are due ON SITE and are NOT collected at the time of online 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.
| FRIDAY | |
| 8:00am | Gates Open |
| 4:30-6:00pm | Early Check In Available |
| SATURDAY - In-Hand and Trail & Gambler's Events | |
| 7:45-8:15am | New arrival Check In |
| 8:30am | Rider Meeting |
| 9:00am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:30am | First handlers out on In-hand Course |
| Lunch | On your own - At your leisure |
| Trail | First riders out on Obstacle Trail Course one hour after last handler off In-Hand Course |
| Gambler's | Gambler's Choice Challenge starts one hour after In-Hand handlers off course until 4pm |
| Prizes | Gambler's Choice prize draw after last rider off course |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| SUNDAY - Mounted, Trail and Jackpot Events | |
| 7:30-8:15am | New arrival Check In |
| 8:30am | Rider Meeting |
| 9:00am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:30am | First riders out on the arena Mounted course |
| Lunch | On your own - At your leisure |
| Trail | First riders out on Obstacle Trail Course one hour after last handler off arena Mounted Course |
| Jackpot | Jackpot Challenge starts one hour after riders off Arena Mounted course until 2pm |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| California EMMP Fee - Reserve Here, Pay at On-Site Check-In | |
| California EMMP Fee | $14.00 |
| STALLS - Reserve Here, Pay at On-Site Check-In | |
| Friday Night Stall - 12X12 (bring own shavings) | $25.00 |
| Saturday Night Stall - 12X12 (bring own shavings) | $25.00 |
| Sunday Night Stall - 12X12 (bring own shavings) | $25.00 |
| DRY CAMPING - Reserve Here, Pay at On-Site Check-In | |
| Friday Night Dry Camp Spot | $25.00 |
| Saturday Night Dry Camp Spot | $25.00 |
| Sunday Night Dry Camp Spot | $25.00 |
| DAY PARKING - Reserve Here, Pay at On-Site Check-In | |
| Saturday - Day Parking | $10.00 |
| Sunday - Day Parking | $10.00 |