About The Venue

This is a fun ride around Bell Cow Lake with easy to moderate trails.    All breeds and genders of equines are welcomed and encouraged!  There are short sections of gravel road and small sections of rocks on trail.  Consider using hoof protection if your equine is tender footed.

Current negative Coggins papers dated within 12 months must be presented for all equines in camp.  Additionally, the State of OK requires health papers dated within 30 days of the ride for all out-of-state equines. 

Public restrooms with hot showers, 44 electric and primitive campsites with limited space for pens at most campsites.  

Camping fees: Electric hookups $22 (seniors $15) and Primitive $11 (seniors $8).  There are only FIVE horse pens in this campground and they are first come basis.  There are tie poles in both electric and primitive sites.  There is also a trail use fee in ADDITION to the camping fee of $6 (seniors $4) a day.  Trail and camping fees  are payable at the Kiosk in the campground.

Event Details

Saturday, March 1, 2025 -- NEW DATE!!!!  Postponed from 2/22/25 due to winter weather.  (Thanks Punxsutawney Phil!)

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

Obstacle Course (OC) – a mounted event in an arena/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome.

The Terrain

The scenic established trails are mostly barefoot friendly and meander through woods and meadows.  There will be short areas of gravel road and some rocky areas on trail.  Plan accordingly.  If your barefoot horse is tender footed, please consider shoes or trail boots.

Meals

There will be no food or water on site (although there are hydrants throughout camp dispensing potable water). 

Please bring a potluck dish for a Saturday evening get together meal.  Bring your own plates, utensils, and drinks.  Socializing and potluck to begin about 30 minutes after the last riders are off of the Obstacle Course.

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!  Go to your account on the ETS site and let the office know which event you're attending.

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. 

Additional Fees

Camping fees: Electric hookups $22 (seniors $15) and Primitive $11 (seniors $8).  There are only FIVE horse pens in this campground and tie poles in both electric and primitive sites.  There is also a trail use fee in ADDITION to the camping fee of $6 (seniors $4) a day.  Trail and camping fees  are payable at the Kiosk in the campground.

Registering online will give you the best (early bird) pricing! There is a $10 increase per entry for onsite registration.

Additional Opportunities

This is the first ride for the "Strive to Thrive in '25!" OK Tournament.  Email us for more information.  Also, information will be given out at each OK ETS event.