Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
1251 Graham Hill Rd Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Saturday, August 10, 2024 - Sunday, August 11, 2024
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Online registration closes Thursday, August 8, 9:00pm, PST
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.
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 Mounted Obstacle Challenge (OC) - the Mounted event obstacles are completed while riding in the saddle in the arena, headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome as well as bit-less headstalls.
Sunday Trail Challenges (TC) - Beautiful 6 mile and10 mile trail rides (choose one) in the Henry Cowell redwood forest with judged obstacles placed on trail. All riding disciplines welcome.
Large obstacle playground on flat footing, single & double track trails, moderate hills, stream & bridge crossings, moderate rocky areas on trail.
At your leisure, bring own lunch
Beautiful ribbons 1st-6th 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 qualify for:
WEEKEND HIGH POINT RIBBONS/AWARDS AFTER FINAL EVENT ON SUNDAY
2024 NorCal SUMMER Buckle Series (awarded at our Aug 24-25 event weekend)
2024 NorCal MULE Buckle Series (awarded at our Dec 7-8 event weekend)
2024 NorCal BRACKET Buckle Series (awarded at our Dec 7-8 event weekend)
2024 NorCal SADDLE Series (awarded at our Dec 7-8 event weekend)
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 (includes 1 person & 1 equine) (SCCHA members free)
Extra Horse $5/night (SCCHA members free)
Extra Person $10/night (SCCHA members free)
Day parking $10 (SCCHA members free)
$14 California Drug Fee is collected per horse per weekend
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 right 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 for Campers |
4pm-5:30pm | Early Check-In |
SATURDAY - In-Hand Obstacle Course & Trail Challenges | |
7:45-8:30am | Check In |
8:30am | Rider Meeting |
9:00am | Judge Meeting |
9:30am | First handlers on In-Hand course |
Lunch | At your leisure - food truck may be available |
Mounted | Riders on Mounted course 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 | |
8:00am-8:30am | Check In |
8:30am | Rider Meeting |
9:00am | Judge Meeting |
9:30am | First riders out on Trail courses (6 mi and 10 mi) |
Lunch | At your leisure - food truck may be available |
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 (paddock included) - 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 |
EXTRA PADDOCK - Reserve Here - Pay at Onsite Check-In | |
Additonal Horse | $5.00 |
DAY PARKING - Reserve Here - Pay at Onsite Check-In | |
Day Parking | $10.00 |
Day Parking - SCCHA Member | $0.00 |