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Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
1705 East Airport Rd Hermiston, OR 97838
Friday, August 22, 2025 - Sunday, August 24, 2025
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| Fri - 08/22 | IH | Blue Mt IH #6-8 |  $26.50 - $48
* price includes $3 Northwest Tournament Fee |
Anne Carlson
anstr8crlsn@gmail.com (541) 280-9592 |
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| Sat - 08/23 | OC | Blue Mt OC #7-8 | $26.50 - $48
* price includes $3 Northwest Tournament Fee |
Anne Carlson
anstr8crlsn@gmail.com (541) 280-9592 |
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| Sat - 08/23 | OC | Blue Mt OC #8-8 | $26.50 - $48
* price includes $3 Northwest Tournament Fee |
Anne Carlson
anstr8crlsn@gmail.com (541) 280-9592 |
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| Sun - 08/24 | TC | Blue Mt TC #5-8 | $33.50 - $62
* price includes $3 Northwest Tournament Fee |
Anne Carlson
anstr8crlsn@gmail.com (541) 280-9592 |
Online registration closes Wednesday, August 20, 7:00pm, PST
Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC) is the newest meeting and arena facility in Eastern Oregon. Built on 55 acres with beautiful facilities that is attractive, safe, and state of the art. We will have use of the large outdoor arena, smaller warm-up arena, plenty of RV hook-ups, and stalls for everyone.
Restaurants and shopping nearby. Conveniently located just off HWY 395, home of the famous Farm City Pro Rodeo.
All horses will be required to be in a stall at EOTEC, no self-containment is allowed at this facility, nor are they allowed to be tied to your trailers.
Amenities:
100 RV sites with water and electricity
50 + stalls 12X12
Clean bathrooms and showers
Dry camping available
Pets allowed on leash only. (must be on leash at all times)
No horses in camping area, we will have 4-wheelers available to help with tack. (tack stalls are available).
Friday
In Hand (IH) – a dismounted event in an arena/field, halter and lead rope preferred. All equines welcome – any size, breed, and age.
Saturday (2 Obstacle Courses)
Obstacle Course (OC) – a mounted event in an arena/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All equines and riding disciplines are welcome.
Sunday
Trail Challenge (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All equines and riding disciplines are welcome.
Eastern Oregon Event & Trade Center; Sandy arena, some gravel and rocks. Barefoot friendly
Trail Course; Dirt road and some gravel, grass. Barefoot friendly.
Meals on your own:
Pizza Hut delivers plus Uber Eats is available or ask is for recommendations!
Potluck Saturday Night: Main Dish will be Pot Roast. Please bring your favorite side dish.
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 Awards - 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.
Rider Awards - You will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden star charms as you progress through the levels. Rider Points accumulate no matter which equine is ridden.
Weekend High Point Awards: Novice, Intermediate and Advanced
Series High Point Awards: Belt Buckles:
Novice, Intermediate and Advanced
Blue Moutain Series (awarded at our last event)
**Please Note**: Payment for ALL Amenities (camping etc.) reserved at the time of online registration are due ON SITE and are NOT collected at the time of online registration. This includes camping fees, pens and daily haul in fees. Check, Cash or Venmo please.
Registering online will give you the best (early bird) pricing! There is a $10 increase per entry for onsite registration.
Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center
1705 East Airport Rd
Hermiston, OR 97838
Follow Google directions, then signs when you arrive at EOTEC. You will enter EOTEC off of S. Ott Road. (Not the Main Entrance) We will have signs up to direct you to the camping and stall area. Check in for stalls and camping will be at the gate upon entering.
| FRIDAY -In Hand at EOTEC | |
| 9:00-10:30am | New Arrival Check In and Registration |
| 11:00am | Judges Meeting |
| 12:00pm | Riders Meeting |
| 1:00pm | First Handlers on Course |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all scores are entered |
| Awards | After Judge Shout Outs! |
| 6:00pm | Dinner on your own, social time in the pavilion |
| SATURDAY - Two Obstacle Courses at EOTEC | |
| 730-8:30am | New arrival check in |
| 8:00am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:00am | Rider Meeting |
| 10:00am | First riders out on the first OC course |
| Lunch | On your own |
| 1:30pm | First Riders out on the second OC course |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all scores are entered |
| Awards | After Judge Shout Outs! |
| 6:00pm | Potluck under the Pavilion |
| SUNDAY - Trail Challenge | |
| 7:30-8:00am | New arrival Check In |
| 7:30 am | Judge Meeting |
| 8:00am | Rider Meeting |
| 8:45am | First riders out on the trail course |
| Lunch | After your ride |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all scores are entered |
| Awards | After Judge Shout Outs |
| Lunch | After your ride |
| Hook-ups (water & electricity) | |
| Fri Night Hook-up | $30.00 |
| Sat Night Hook-up | $30.00 |
| Dry Camping | |
| Fri Dry Camping per vehicle | $20.00 |
| Sat Dry Camping per vehicle | $20.00 |
| Haul in Fee | |
| Satuday Haul in fee (per equine)for those not camping | $10.00 |
| Sunday Haul in fee (per equine) for those not camping | $10.00 |
| Stalls | |
| Friday Night | $25.00 |
| Saturday Night | $25.00 |
| Tack Stall | |
| Tack Stall Friday night | $20.00 |
| Tack Stall Saturday night | $20.00 |
| Shavings | $10.00 |
| Saturday Night Potluck | |
| Saturday Night Potluck per person | $0.00 |