Ride for Fun, Ride to Learn
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
Glenarvon Showgrounds Bremo Bluff, VA 23022
Saturday, May 9, 2026 - Sunday, May 10, 2026
| Date | Type | Name | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat - 05/09 | TC |
Saturday Trail Challenge
TC - 5 miles |
Lauri Bach
bach.lauri@gmail.com (540) 798-6018 |
| Sun - 05/10 | TC |
Sunday Trail Challenge
TC - 5 miles |
Lauri Bach
bach.lauri@gmail.com (540) 798-6018 |
Glenarvon is a historic 1,400 acre farm on the James River midway between Richmond and Charlottesville. It offers miles of riding trails and a Horse Show facility with a lighted show ring and full dressage arena. Trails pass through shady forests, open fields, utilize gravel farm roads, climb some hills, cross creeks and sport views of the river and the beautiful 1935 Manor House.
Hot Dog Pot Luck Social Saturday at 5. Bring a dish to share and your favorite beverage!
Saturday & Sunday
Trail Challenge (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome.
The trails at Glenarvon include some moderate inclines and are a mix of wooded trails, grass paths, a one mile gravel farm road and a short distance of asphalt. The event will be staged at the Glenarvon Showgrounds which necessitates travel on the farm road (asphalt and gravel) to access the back areas of the farm; therefore shoes or boots are recommended.
A food truck will be available for lunches on Saturday and Sunday
Hot Dog Pot Luck Social Saturday at 5. Bring a dish to share and your favorite beverage!
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.
A $10 Ranch Fee will be added to each entry
Glenarvon Showgrounds
Glenarvon Showgrounds
Bremo Bluff, VA 23022
Follow Google directions to 'Glenarvon Showgrounds'
| FRIDAY | |
| 4:00pm | Gates Open |
| 5-6:30pm | Early Check In available |
| SATURDAY - Trail Challenge | |
| 8-8:45am | New arrival check in |
| 9:00am | 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! |
| 5:00pm | Hot Dog Pot Luck Social |
| SUNDAY - Trail Challenge | |
| 8-8:45am | New arrival Check In |
| 9:00am | 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! |
| Dry Camping | |
| Fri Night Dry Camping | $15.00 |
| Sat Night Dry Camping | $15.00 |
| Stalls | |
| Fri Night Stall 12x12 covered | $25.00 |
| Sat Night Stall 12x12 covered | $25.00 |
| Outdoor Pen (12x12 not covered) | |
| Fri Night pen | $15.00 |
| Sat Night pen | $15.00 |
| Bring Your Own Pen (BYOP) | |
| Fri Night BYOP | $0.00 |
| Sat Night BYOP | $0.00 |
| Meals | |
| Sat Lunch | $10.00 |
| Sun Lunch | $10.00 |