Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
2961 Harborwood Road Salem, VA 24153
Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Sunday, April 19, 2026
| Date | Type | Name | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat - 04/18 | OT |
Wild West Obstacle Trail Ride
OT - 3 miles |
Melissa Downs
emeralddfarm@gmail.com (540) 392-1671 |
| Sat - 04/18 | IH |
In-Hand Showdown
IH |
Melissa Downs
emeralddfarm@gmail.com (540) 392-1671 |
| Sun - 04/19 | OC |
Back in the Saddle Obstacle Course
OC |
Melissa Downs
emeralddfarm@gmail.com (540) 392-1671 |
Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, Green Hill Park Equestrian Center is a 30 acre public horse park. The park is self supporting with donations from various contributors and several local horse clubs who donate partial profits from shows held at the park. We are fortunate to have three arenas, 20 stalls, and water provided at the facility. A valid Negative Coggins is required for participation.
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) - Obstacle Course in the arena, all breeds and disciplines are welcome
Sunday
Obstacle Course in the field and arena. All riding disciplines are welcome.
Arena footing and grassy hills, rocks in creek crossings.
A food truck, “The Traveling Table” is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday lunch and Saturday dinner. Please list number of lunches and dinners for an accurate count.
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. For example, meals, stalls, and primitive camping fees will be paid on site.
Registering online will give you the best (early bird) pricing! There is a $10 increase per entry for onsite registration.
On Friday, an obstacle clinic will be offered, complete with groundwork exercises to improve the horse and rider performance during the obstacles.
On Sunday, there will be High Point Buckles for the top competitor of these four events Advanced, Intermediate, Novice (18+) and Youth 7-17. You must enter all 3 events to qualify.
Green Hill Park Equestrian Center
2961 Harborwood Road
Salem, VA 24153
Findable by GPS
Easiest route is Interstate 81 and exit 137 in Salem, Virginia
Then a right on to 460 and left on to Harborwood Road.
| FRIDAY | |
| 12:00pm | Gates Open |
| 7-8:00pm | Early Check In available |
| SATURDAY - Obstacle Trail | |
| 7:00-8:00 | New arrival check in |
| 8:00am | Judge Meeting |
| 8:30am | Rider Meeting |
| 9:30am | First riders out on the course |
| Lunch | after your ride |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| Saturday Afternoon In Hand Trail Course | |
| 12:30-1:00pm | New arrival Check In |
| 1:00pm | Judge Meeting |
| 1:30pm | Rider Meeting |
| Shotgun start | First riders out after meeting |
| Dinner | after your ride |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| SUNDAY - Obstacle Course | |
| 7:00am-8:00 | New Arrival Check In |
| 8:00am | Judge meeting |
| 9:00am | Rider Meeting |
| 10:00am | First riders on the course |
| Lunch | after your ride |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | Awards after Judge Shout Outs |
| Stalls | |
| Friday Night Stall - 10X10 covered-bring your own bedding | $30.00 |
| Sat Night Stall - 10x10 covered - bring your own bedding | $30.00 |
| CAMPING | |
| Friday Night Primitive Camping | $25.00 |
| Sat Night Primitive Camping | $25.00 |
| Meals | |
| Sat Lunch- for lunch count-pay on site $10-14.00 | $0.00 |
| Sat Dinner, for dinner count-pay on site $16-20.00 | $0.00 |
| Sunday lunch, for lunch count- pay on site $10-14.00 | $0.00 |