About The Venue

Heron Farm and Event Center is located in Chautauqua County New York offering over 10 miles of beautiful private trails.

 A 4 bedroom house with a hot tub is available to book through Air BnB. Overnight camping is available at the Heron Farm and Events Center. Outdoor corral panel box stalls available for rent. There is a bathhouse on site with clean showers available. Outhouses and Port-o-johns are located throughout the entire property. Cabins, campers, pop ups, yurts, tent sites, and Camper/RV hookups are available to reserve. You can find more information and reserve through HipCamp and Air BnB at the link below. We are very excited to share this beautiful land with you and your horses. 

Heron Horse Farm & Event Center: https://theheron.org/

Air BnB Listing: https://www.airbnb.com/users/346385441/listings

Event Details

Trail Challenge (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome.

8 Summertime fun themed obstacles designed for all skill levels set along fields, woods and 6 miles of beautiful trails at the Heron Farm and Event Center. Come with a group or come alone, all riders are placed in small groups, no one rides alone. Riders can choose the skill level they would like to attempt at each obstacle. If you would like to come ride to see what the events are like without competing, register as a Ride-a-long. Spectators are always welcome. Great prizes and fun for all. Lunch available by donation after the ride. 

The Terrain

Open fields, hard packed dirt, gravel. 

Meals

Food available for donation on site

Awards

Beautiful ribbons 1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced! 1st-3rd place Junior (age 13-17), 1st-3rd place Youngin' (age 7-12), and 1st place Newcomer!

Lifetime Awards (Equine & Rider) - Sign up 2 weeks in advance to get your qualifying awards!

Equine Carrot Club - Your equine will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden carrot charms as they progress through the levels. Equine points accumulate no matter who rides the equine. 

Star Rider Club - You will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden star charms as you progress through the levels. This kilt pin will come with an Equine Trail Sports iron-on patch to attach it to. Rider Points accumulate no matter which equine is ridden. 

Additional Fees

Event fee includes a $10 ranch fee if registering on location that will be payable in cash.

Additional Opportunities

- SPECTATORS and CAMPERS WELCOME HERON CAMPGROUND

- HERON Campsites, Hook-ups, Yurts, Cabins, Campers and more Reserve Direct - www.theHeron.org

- https://www.airbnb.com/users/346385441/listings

- Food options available for purchase on site