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Early Bird Special

Piedmont Saddle Club

8001 Leabourne Road Colfax, NC 27235

Saturday, November 8, 2025 - Sunday, November 9, 2025

Date Type Mi Name Price Contact Contact Roster
Sat - 11/08 OT 2 Saturday Obstacle Trail Early Bird Special$27 - $52
Early Bird Special $37.00 $27.00 Competitor (Age 7-22) (Good until online registration closes)
Early Bird Special $62.00 $52.00 Competitor (Age 23+) (Good until online registration closes)
Early Bird Special $37.00 $27.00 Ride Along (Age 7+) (Good until online registration closes)
Mary Murray mfsm2001@yahoo.com
(919) 455-6638
Sat - 11/08 IH Saturday In Hand Early Bird Special$23.50 - $45
Early Bird Special $33.50 $23.50 Competitor (Age 7-22) (Good until online registration closes)
Early Bird Special $55.00 $45.00 Competitor (Age 23+) (Good until online registration closes)
Early Bird Special $33.50 $23.50 Ride Along (Age 7+) (Good until online registration closes)
Mary Murray mfsm2001@yahoo.com
(919) 455-6638
Sun - 11/09 OC Sunday Obstacle Course Early Bird Special$23.50 - $45
Early Bird Special $33.50 $23.50 Competitor (Age 7-22) (Good until online registration closes)
Early Bird Special $55.00 $45.00 Competitor (Age 23+) (Good until online registration closes)
Early Bird Special $33.50 $23.50 Ride Along (Age 7+) (Good until online registration closes)
Mary Murray mfsm2001@yahoo.com
(919) 455-6638

Online registration closes Thursday, November 6, 6:00pm, EST


About The Venue

The Piedmont Saddle Club was created in 1950 as a place that horse lovers could come, enjoy their horses and fellowship with other horse lovers.​ 75 Years later, the Piedmont Saddle Club is still in existence and still providing a place for horse lovers to come and fellowship. 

Below stalls & camping are available, please reserve when registering.

  • Outdoor arena with lights
  • Covered arena
  • 50 Horse stalls
  • Shavings available
  • Round pen
  • RV/Living quarter hook up with water and electric
  • Dry Camping allowed
  • Heated and cooled clubhouse
  • Indoor bathrooms

Event Details

Saturday

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

In Hand (IH) – a dismounted event in an arena/field, halter and lead rope preferred. All equines welcome – any size, breed, and age.

Sunday

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

Arena has sandy footing, driveway into area has gravel.

Trail - soft loamy paths with some rocks 

Meals

Breakfast will be items like bagels, cream cheese, muffins, coffee and orange juice.

Saturday Lunch will be a Crock Pot Special presented by the members of the Piedmont Saddle Club. Large variety of home cooked food will be offered. Sunday Lunch will be hamburgers and hotdogs cooked by the members (with fixings). Tea, Lemonade, and water will be included.

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.

Piedmont Saddle Club
8001 Leabourne Road
Colfax, NC 27235


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AGENDA

FRIDAY
4:00pm Gates Open
6-8:30pm Early Check In available
SATURDAY - Obstacle Trail & In Hand
8-8:45am New arrival check in
8:15am Judge Meeting
9:00am Rider Meeting
10:00am First riders out on the course
In Hand One hour after last rider in from OT
Lunch after your ride
Judge Shout Outs once all riders are in!
Awards after Judge Shout Outs!
SUNDAY - Obstacle Course
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!

AVAILABLE AMENITY RESERVATIONS

Stalls
Fri Night Stall covered (2 bags shavings required) $25.00
Sat Night Stall covered (2 bags shavings required) $25.00
Shavings
Bag Shavings $8.00
Hook-ups
Fri Night Hook-up $25.00
Sat Night Hook-up $25.00
Dry Camping
Fri Night Dry Camping $20.00
Sat Night Dry Camping $20.00
Meals
Sat Breakfast Pastries & Beverages $5.00
Sat Lunch Buffet $10.00
Sun Breakfast Pastries & Beverages $5.00
Sun Lunch Hamburgers/Hotdogs $10.00