Ride for Fun, Ride to Learn
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
2760 Us Highway 82 Midway, AL 36053
Saturday, October 12, 2024
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| Date | Type | Name | Contact |
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| Sat - 10/12 | JC | October Playday and Judge Clinic |
Dawn Thomas
trails.etc@gmail.com (334) 740-1336 |
There will be obstacles set up in and around the arena. Riders will have the opportunity to practice on the obstacles and get an opportunity to ask questions about ETS competitions, judging and what they can expect at our next ETS Event at Trails Etc.
Trails Etc has a small outdoor arena with an obstacle playground, electric & water hook-ups, outdoor stalls, and plenty of room for primitive camping. There are rooms available nearby.
Trails Etc as featured on Best of America by Horseback is a family owned and operated trail business with all the trails on privately owned land. No matter how long you want to ride, there are miles & miles of trails offering wide manicured trails in dense woodland, wide open spaces, and plenty of water crossings – all sandy enough for barefoot horses.
For the event: Please call Trails Etc 334-740-1336 to reserve and make a deposit to hold your night stay and stalls. Spaces are limited, a 50% deposit is required & is not refundable on event weekends. All reservations are made through Trails Etc. Dogs by permission only (not on event weekends)
If what you want to book is already reserved, We will put you on the waiting list and go over what else might be available. A deposit for a primitive camp spot will put you on the waiting list for a hookup.
Playday starts with a brief rider meeting/introduction to ETS. Meeting at the pole barn next to the office.
Registration
There is no membership charge with the clinic for riders or judges, simply toggle the Day Pass option when you register.
Next Competition Oct 26-27, 2024
Judges: We would love to have you start out judging with us
Riders: Still time to sign up for Early bird pricing for our next ETS Event Oct 26 & 27
Judge Clinic
RIDERS' PARTICIPATION
This is a "fly on the wall experience" where the few riders gain an insider perspective of ETS judging. In this ETS Judging Clinic, the participating riders are asked to attempt the obstacles in the Judges' hands-on training. Regardless if a rider actually does that obstacle, each rider gets to 'listen-in' to the discussion of the performance and the scores immediately after each attempt. Riders are encouraged to view all judges' materials (see below). LIMITED NUMBER OF RIDERS!
JUDGES' PARTICIPATION
This clinic is for both amateur horseman and equine professionals who wish to learn how to apply their expertise and knowledge to judging obstacles as per ETS Standards. This clinic features hands-on practice on example obstacles with real riders. Aspiring judges gain confidence through practice and feedback on their scoring from experienced ETS judges.
PREPARATION FOR THE CLINIC:
The ETS Judging Clinic consists of a short review of ETS Judging Standards with the bulk of the time spent actual practice judging on "live obstacles" with a few riders.
To prepare for the clinic, we ask that you complete the 'Classroom' portion by reviewing the Study Materials located on the Judge Certification page (JUDGE tab). You are asked to take the 'Knowledge Check' prior to the clinic.
Here is a quick link: JUDGE PREPARATION MATERIALS
There is no membership charge with the clinic, simply toggle the Daypass option when you register.
ABOUT AMENITY RESERVATIONS
You will enjoy seeing varied terrain, fields, creeks, wide trails, dense wooded trails, and all sandy enough for barefoot horses.
All meals will be on your own.
Saturday & Sunday Coaching session is $40 additional fee Register & pay through Dawn at Trails Etc
Group discounts available for anyone that is interested sharing a session or in shorter 30 minute time slots.
Trails Etc
2760 Us Highway 82
Midway, AL 36053
Trails Etc Directions. Please call ahead.
2760 US Hwy 82 Midway AL 36053 * (GPS not always correct)
We are about an hour from all these cities
Columbus/Phenix City, Auburn/Opelika, Montgomery & Dothan
From: Columbus, GA/Phenix City, AL
Hwy 431 South from Columbus/Phenix City to right turn on HWY 82 West (towards Montgomery) Subway on this corner.
approx 14 miles on Highway 82 at mm 224
Turn left into the driveway just before mile marker sign
From Dothan, AL
Hwy 431 North from Dothan AL through downtown to left turn on HWY 82 West (towards Montgomery)
approx 14 miles on Highway 82 at mm 224
Turn left into the driveway just before mile marker sign
From Montgomery, AL
Take Vaughn Road/Hwy 110 East
To Left turn on US Hwy 82 East
Follow 82 East through Union Springs
Stay on 4 Lane of 82 then 2 lane
through blinking light in Midway AL
after Midway continue on 82 to mm 224
Turn right into the driveway just past mile marker sign
From Opelika, AL (exit 60 on I 85)
Take Hwy 51 south through Marvyn (across hwy 80)
to Hurtsboro. At stop sign in Hurtsboro, go straight through the town, across the RR and Turn Left at the stop sign. This will be hwy 49 (not marked) Follow 49, straight through 4 way stop and turn left at dead end on to Hwy 82. Continue to mm 224 driveway is just past mm sign on the right.
Please call ahead.
Dawn
Trails Etc
334-740-1336
dawn@trails-etc.com
| FRIDAY (Dinner on your own) | |
| 3:00pm | Gates Open |
| 5:00-6pm | Early Check In Available |
| SATURDAY - Obstacle Play Day (Judge Clinic) | |
| 8:30-9am | New arrival Check In |
| 9:00am | Brief rider meeting then out to play in the Obstacle course |
| 10:00 -1pm | Judge Training |
| Lunch | On your own |
| 2pm-4pm | Wrap up any practical judging and Coaching Available(through Trails Etc) |
| After | Trails Open for riding after playday |
| SUNDAY - Obstacle Coaching & Practice time | |
| 10am-1 pm | Individual or group - Book and pay through Trails Etc |