Ride for Fun, Ride to Learn
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
800 Dry Buck Road Banks, ID 83602
Friday, August 22, 2025 - Saturday, August 23, 2025
| Date | Type | Name | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri - 08/22 | TC |
Friday Trail Challenge
TC - 5 miles |
Idaho Outfitters Inc. - Lexi Child
ajchild35@gmail.com (208) 713-0216 |
| Sat - 08/23 | TC |
Saturday Trail Challenge
TC - 5 miles |
Idaho Outfitters Inc. - Lexi Child
ajchild35@gmail.com (208) 713-0216 |
Come experience the beauty of Lazy R Ranch – a third-generation, 14,000-acre cattle ranch with absolutely stunning views. The ranch offers a beautiful and rustic wedding venue tucked away in the trees. This event is being hosted by Idaho Outfitters Inc., At Idaho Outfitters, our story is about passion, family, and the wild beauty of Idaho. We started with a vision—to create a space where people could experience the joy and freedom that comes with horseback riding and equine activities. Located in Emmett, Idaho, our private ranch offers adventure and tranquility, welcoming riders of all experience levels to join us on a journey through Idaho’s stunning landscapes.
For riders, there are plenty of dry camping spots available at the trailhead (Lazy R Ranch). Please remember to bring your own pen (BYOP) if you plan to camp there. Bathrooms and horse water will be available at the trailhead for your convenience.
We also offer stalls and additional dry camping spots located just 20 miles away in Emmett, ID.
Friday and Saturday
Trail Challenge (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome.
Roads and parking lots have rocks and some pot holes. Trails are mostly dirt and sand. There are hills, meadows, ponds, trees, brush, and wildlife all throughout the land. The views are outstanding!
Water for equine will be available at trail head.
No food or water for people. Please come prepared!
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.
Lazy R Ranch
800 Dry Buck Road
Banks, ID 83602
DIRECTIONS:
800 Dry Buck Road Banks, ID 83602
From Boise area
Banks route: HWY 55 to Horseshoe Bend. From Horseshoe Bend continue apprx 14 miles to Banks. Turn LEFT past the Banks Cafe, cross river and head up Banks Grade Road appx 6 miles to Dry Buck Rd. Turn RIGHT at the T onto Dry Buck Rd. You should immediately be able to see the main Lazy R Ranch entrance. Please do not go in the main entrance. STAY ON THE MAIN ROAD and follow signs to go 1/2 mile past the main entrance over the hill to the next driveway on the RIGHT. Look for the red pole barn. Corrals are located behind the barn.
Sweet route: From HWY 52 turn north towards Sweet at the Triangle Restaurant -(Sweet/Ola highway) go apprx 4 miles turn RIGHT on Kirkpatrick Road. Go to end of pavement and turn RIGHT on Brownlee Road. Head up the mountain, stay LEFT at the Y, this turns into Dry Buck Road. Go apprx 8 miles to the main ranch driveway. Please do not go in the main entrance. STAY ON THE MAIN ROAD and follow signs to go 1/2 mile past the main entrance over the hill to the next driveway on the RIGHT. Look for the red pole barn. Corrals are located behind the barn.
Coming from Boise, google maps will want to take you through Horseshoe Bend and up Banks Grade Road - this is a county maintained road that winds up the side of a steep mountain from Banks. It is the quickest and usually most dependable route. If you have an aversion to heights - you can come through Horseshoe Bend and take a left on 52 towards Sweet. The Sweet route will take you up another county maintained road through more rolling hills.
***GPS NOTE***
Load Lazy R Ranch into your maps app. From Boise, the Banks route is appx 1 hr 15 min - From Boise, the Sweet route is appx 1 hr 35 min. Make sure that you set your destination before you lose cell service. You WILL lose cell service. We recommend that you set your GPS before leaving Boise.
See you at the corrals!
| Thursday | |
| 6:00pm | Arrival Time |
| Friday - Trail Challenge | |
| 8-8:45am | New arrival check in |
| 8:00am | 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! |
| Saturday - Trail Challenge | |
| 8-8:45am | New arrival Check In |
| 8:00am | 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! |
| Stalls (20 miles from trail head) | |
| Thur Night Stall 20x40 covered (max of 3 horses) | $25.00 |
| Fri Night Stall 20x40 covered (max of 3 horses) | $25.00 |
| Sat Night Stall 20x40 covered (max of 3 horses) | $25.00 |
| Dry Camping (20 miles from trailhead) | |
| Thur Night Dry Camping | $10.00 |
| Fri Night Dry Camping | $10.00 |
| Sat Night Dry Camping | $10.00 |
| **Trail Head** Dry Camping | |
| Thur Night Dry Camping | $10.00 |
| Fri Night Dry Camping | $10.00 |
| Sat Night Dry Camping | $10.00 |
| **Trail Head** Bring Your Own Pen (BYOP) | |
| Thur Night BYOP | $0.00 |
| Fri Night BYOP | $0.00 |
| Sat Night BYOP | $0.00 |