Ride for Fun, Ride to Learn
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
4429 Se Loop 564 Mineola, TX 75773
Saturday, October 11, 2025 - Sunday, October 12, 2025
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| Sat - 10/11 | TC | Saturday Afternoon Trail Challenge |  $40.50 - $69
* price includes $10.00 Ranch Fee |
Katie Kirk
katie.kirk39554@gmail.com (832) 298-7105 |
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| Sun - 10/12 | TC | Sunday Morning Trail Challenge | $40.50 - $69
* price includes $10.00 Ranch Fee |
Katie Kirk
katie.kirk39554@gmail.com (832) 298-7105 |
Online registration closes Thursday, October 9, 7:00pm, CST
The Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River encompasses 2,911 acres of rich East Texas Land with 20 miles of equestrian trails, a covered pavilion, 34 hookups, 10 uncovered horse pens and 2 covered horse pens. Come enjoy the preserve with your horse and connect with fellow equestrians! Please reserve amenities through the link below. They are anticipated to fill up fast!
https://www.camplife.com/1408/reservation/step1
Saturday and Sunday
Trail Challenge (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome.
Terrain consists of rolling hills. Ground is not rocky. Rock boots/horse shoes not necessary.
Warm Dinner will be available for purchase on-site Saturday after the ride in addition to Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday. Please reserve when registering.
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.
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.
Mineola Nature Preserve
4429 Se Loop 564
Mineola, TX 75773
Derby Entrance for Horse Trailers & RVs
4429 SE Loop 564
Mineola, TX 75773
Equestrian Trail Head Entrance is off of Loop 564. Turn on the street for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The signs at the top of the hill note horse trailer parking. The entrance is not on County Road 2724
Directions:
From I-20, turn North on U.S. 69, about 14 miles, cross the Sabine River and continue approximately 1.5 miles then turn right (east) on Loop 564:
Via U.S. 69 from Greenville/Alba and also from U.S. Hwy 37: Continue through Mineola, proceed south until sign for Loop 564 is observed. Go underneath the overpass to Loop 564. Note directions above for the equestrian trail and other than the equestrian trail.
Via U.S. Hwy 80, traveling west from Hawkins: Go under the overpass for Loop 564, immediately turn right (north) and follows signs to Loop 564. Continue right (south) on Loop 564 until reaching County Road (CR) 2724 and turn left on CR 2724. Follow signs about 1.5 miles to the entrance. (Equestrians continue on Loop 564 about 1/8 mile, turn left at the sign Waste water Treatment Plant just west of CR 2724). Parking area for horse trailers is at the top of the hill.
| FRIDAY | |
| 4:00pm | Gates Open |
| SATURDAY - Trail Challenge | |
| 12-12:45am | New arrival check in |
| 12:15pm | Judge Meeting |
| 1:00pm | Rider Meeting |
| 2:00pm | First riders out on the course |
| Dinner | after your ride |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| SUNDAY - Trail Challenge | |
| 7:00am | Breakfast |
| 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! |
| Meals | |
| Sat Dinner | $15.00 |
| Sun Breakfast | $10.00 |
| Sun Lunch | $10.00 |