Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
19665 S Lyons Rd Oregon City, OR 97045
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - Sunday, July 19, 2026
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Online registration closes Tuesday, July 14, 1:59am, PST
Welcome to Tamarind Ranch, our family's home where we share our love for the wonder of horses and horseback riding with great people and equines.
Tamarind Ranch is a 25 acre property that hosts a sand round pen, 72x131 covered arena with excellent footing. 15 acres of forested trail are available for trail rides and walks. Self Contained/Dry camping is allowed. Personal portable corrals are acceptable and can be set up near your campsites.
Pets are welcome to stay with you at the camping area, but are not to be brought to the event areas. Please be advised that there are loose dogs who live on property.
Saturday
In Hand (IH) – a dismounted event in an arena/field, halter and lead rope preferred. All equines welcome – any size, breed, and age.
Obstacle Trail (OT) – a relaxing short trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome.
Sunday
Trail Challenge (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome.
There is a variety of terrain throughout the property.
Shoes: Shoes or Boots HIGHLY recommended. Those who thought their horses would be fine barefoot have changed their mind after the first ride.
Facility: Gravel roads throughout the property and entrance
Arena: Sand footing
Trails: Gravel all around arena and roads (shoes or boots recommended) Dirt, mixed gravel, wooded area, lots of trees
Saturday night Potluck - meat will be provided. Bring a side dish to share and your own beverages.
All other meals are on your own. However, participants are encouraged to join us on the clubhouse patio for socialization and camaraderie.
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.
Belt Buckles will be awarded to the High Point winners of those who participate in both the July and August events. Custom belt buckles will be mailed to winners in the category of Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Newby (first year of participating in ETS)
A $20 Ranch Fee for each day of participation will be collected the day of the event in addition to camping and stall fees.
Event Haul-ins (no camping/ no stalls) will be required to pay a $20 Haul-in fee per day, per equine.
Additional equines (even if in personal containment) are required to pay $20 per day, per equine.
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. Cash, Check or Zelle please.
Registering online will give you the best (early bird) pricing! There is a $10 increase per entry for onsite registration.
The Tamarind Ranch Trails will be available for use on the Monday following the event. Fees are listed in the details.
Tamarind Ranch LLC
19665 S Lyons Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
GPS: Gps will work correctly if you enter the name Tamarind Ranch. Using the address will send you to the neighbors house. Don't go there.
Location: Tamarind Ranch is apprx 7.6 miles east off Interstate 205 in the community of Redland in Oregon City OR.
Jamestown Ranch (where the Sunday event will be held) is .02 miles SW of Tamarind Ranch on the opposite side of the street.
Gate: If you arrive during the event hours the entry gate will be open.
Directions:
| FRIDAY | |
| 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Gates Open & Check In |
| 7:30pm | BYO Happy Hour on the Clubhouse patio |
| SATURDAY - In Hand | |
| 7-8:00am | New arrival check in (Clubhouse) |
| 8:00am | Judge Meeting (Upstairs Office) |
| 9:00am | Rider Meeting (Clubhouse) |
| 10:00am | First Handlers on course |
| Lunch | After your ride |
| Shout Outs | In the Clubhouse once all riders are in |
| Awards | After Judge Shout Outs |
| SATURDAY - Obstacle Trail | |
| 1:00pm | Judges Meeting (Upstairs Office) |
| 2:00pm | Riders Meeting (Clubhouse) |
| 3:00pm | First Riders on Course |
| Shout Outs | In the Clubhouse once all riders are in |
| Awards | After Judge Shout Outs |
| Potluck Dinner | |
| 7:00pm | Potluck Dinner, Cocktails, and Live Music on the Clubhouse Patio |
| SUNDAY - Trail Challenge | |
| 7:30-8:45am | New arrival Check In (At Jamestown) |
| 8:00am | Judge Meeting (At Tamarind) |
| 9:00am | Rider Meeting (At Jamestown) |
| 10:00am | First riders out on the course |
| Lunch | After your ride |
| Shout Outs | In the TR Clubhouse once all riders are in |
| Awards | After Judge Shout Outs |
| Dry Camping | |
| Fri Night Dry Camping (Porta Potty Available) | $30.00 |
| Sat Night Dry Camping (Porta Potty Available) | $30.00 |
| Sun Night Dry Camping | $30.00 |
| Overnight Stalls | |
| Fri Night Temporary Stall - near your camp | $20.00 |
| Sat Night Temporary Stall - near your camp | $20.00 |
| Sun Night Temporary Stall - near your camp | $10.00 |
| Fri Night Arena Paddock w/ cover | $25.00 |
| Sat Night Arena Paddock w/ cover | $25.00 |
| Stall Stripping Fee | $20.00 |
| Day Stalls | |
| Sat Day Stall - Not spending the night | $20.00 |
| Sun Day Stall - Not spending the night | $20.00 |
| Bring Your Own Pen (BYOP) | |
| Fri Night BYOP - Bring your own pen | $0.00 |
| Sat Night BYOP - Bring your own pen | $0.00 |
| Sun Night BYOP - Bring your own pen | $0.00 |
| Meals | |
| Pot Luck - Meat provided bring side dishes to share and your favorite beverage to share | $0.00 |
| Daily Haul-in for Event Fee | |
| Saturday Daily Event Fee (Daily Haul-in for Event Only. No Stalls or Camping) | $20.00 |
| Sunday Daily Event Fee (Daily Haul-in for Event Only. No Stalls or Camping) | $20.00 |
| Daily Ranch Fee | |
| Saturday Ranch Fee (In Addition to Camping & Stall Fees) | $20.00 |
| Sunday Ranch Fee (In Addition to Camping & Stall Fees) | $20.00 |
| Monday Day Ride & Additional Equines | |
| Monday Day Ride (Arena and Trails at TR) | $15.00 |
| Additional Equine Saturday | $20.00 |
| Additional Equine Sunday | $20.00 |