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Trail Challenge Obstacle Course

Recreational Competition

Early Bird Special

Trail Horse Training

17134 Carrico Mills Rd Elkwood, VA 22718

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Date Type Mi Name Price Contact Contact Roster
Sat - 08/16 TC 5 Fun in the Sun Trail Challenge Early Bird Special$35.50 - $64
Early Bird Special $45.50 $35.50 Competitor (Age 7-22) (Good until online registration closes)
Early Bird Special $74.00 $64.00 Competitor (Age 23+) (Good until online registration closes)
Early Bird Special $45.50 $35.50 Ride Along (Age 7+) (Good until online registration closes)

* price includes $5.00 Ranch Fee

Jenny Beck jennystaxidermy@gmail.com
(540) 854-8085

Online registration closes Thursday, August 14, 9:00am, EST


About The Venue

Our farm is 130 acres of woods, fields, and a lovely creek. We also have a round pen, blue stone arena, and grass ring with permanent obstacles. We are currently only offering primitive camping and require you to bring your own corrals. Horse water is available for filling tanks or buckets.

Cattle are usually present in both the feedlot and pastures.

Event Details

Saturday

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

Sunday

Obstacle ring and trails will be open until 3pm, please enter when registering.

The Terrain

The terrain is mostly flat with dirt trails. Our gravel farm road is easily avoided as there are fields on both sides of it. Our best trails are on the other side of the creek, so crossing water is required.

Meals

No food or water will be available on site, please come prepared!

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 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

Payment for ALL Amenities reserved at the time of online registration are due ON SITE and are NOT collected at the time of online registration.

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

Trail Horse Training
17134 Carrico Mills Rd
Elkwood, VA 22718


Google Directions


Event Host Directions:

Be sure GPS is directing you either from Route 3 to Route 669 or from Route 29 to Alanthus Rd, to Brandy Rd, to Route 669.

If coming from Route 29 be sure to turn VERY wide into driveway.

AGENDA

FRIDAY
5:00pm Gates Open
6-6:30pm Early Check In available
SATURDAY - Trail Challenge
8-8:45am New arrival check in
8:15am Judge Meeting
9:00am Rider Meeting
10:00am First riders out on the course
Lunch after your ride
Judge Shout Outs once all riders are in!
Awards after Judge Shout Outs!
SUNDAY
8-8:45am New arrival Check In
9a.m.-3p.m Obstacle Course Practice

AVAILABLE AMENITY RESERVATIONS

Dry Camping
Fri Night Dry Camping $10.00
Sat Night Dry Camping $10.00
Bring Your Own Pen (BYOP)
Fri Night BYOP $0.00
Sat Night BYOP $0.00
Sunday trail and obstacle play day
Sunday access $30.00