Ride for Fun, Ride to Learn
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
2273 East Colcord Payson, AZ 85541
Saturday, August 22, 2026
| Date | Type | Name | Price | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat - 08/22 | IH |
CANCELLED
IH |
Canceled |
Kim Storm
nofeareventing@yahoo.com (480) 227-7218 |
| Sat - 08/22 | OC |
CANCELLED
OC |
Canceled |
Kim Storm
nofeareventing@yahoo.com (480) 227-7218 |
Online registration closes Thursday, August 20, 11:00pm, MST
Whispering Hope Ranch, A Guest Ranch With Heart
at 2273 East Colcord, Payson, AZ 85541
Whispering Hope Ranch is a place to breathe deeply, reconnect, and feel at home. Nestled among the cool pines of Payson, Arizona, this 45-acre ranch offers a wheelchair accessible, welcoming setting for children, families, and groups of all kinds. Designed to support healing, joy, and connection, the Ranch is especially inclusive for individuals with special needs and those seeking space to rest, reflect, and celebrate together.
https://www.childcrisisaz.org/what-we-do/whispering-hope-ranch
We hope to add a TC on Sunday soon!
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 Course (OC) – a mounted event in an arena/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome
The Obstacle Course and In Hand events will be in the combination of indoor arena, grassy field and pasture with dirt mixture footing.
Breakfast, Lunch and dinner are offered at the Dining Ramada. $13.50 per meal or purchase 3 meals a day for $35.00/day
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.
$15/day per person dry camping with Bathhouse access. Trailer-in/Ranch fees for non-campers is $15/horse/day.
PLEASE CLEAN UP after your horses and dispose at designated manure location before you leave.
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.
3 events over two days! Sign up for both here and SEE Events for at Host's Sunday Event registration separately. See ya there!
PLEASE text to 480-277-7218 or email to nofeareventing@yahoo.com if you have any questions
Whispering Hope Ranch
2273 East Colcord
Payson, AZ 85541
Pindrop on MAP is INCORRECT!! DO NOT turn into 1st street on right. Your rigs will get stuck on guards on a hill, PLEASE go to the next driveway that has Ranch name above with LONG road going south. this is Trailers accessible entrance!
| FRIDAY - Move in Day | |
| 12:00pm | Gates Open |
| 1-5:00pm | Early Check In available at Ranch House |
| 3:00pm | Exploratory Trail riding |
| 5:30-7:00pm | Serving Dinner at Dining Ramada |
| SATURDAY - In Hand & Mounted Obstacles Course | |
| 7-8:45am | New arrival check in at Dining Ramada |
| 8-9:00am | Serving Breakfast at Dining Ramada |
| 8:00am | Judge Meeting at Dining Ramada |
| 9:00am | Rider Meeting at Dining Ramada |
| 10:00am | First handlers out on the course |
| OC | 45 min after last horse complete In Hand, Obstacle Course begins |
| 12pm | Serving BOXED Lunch |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| 5:30-7:00pm | Serving Dinner at Dining Ramada |
| Sunday - Trail Challenge | |
| 8-9:00am | Serving Breakfast at Dining Ramada |
| 12pm | Serving BOXED Lunch |
| LOOKUP | Please refer to Aug 23rd ETS Event Host |
| Stalls | |
| Fri Night Stall 12x12 | $15.00 |
| Sat Night Stall 12x12 | $15.00 |
| SHARED Pasture with Shed - Friday Night | $30.00 |
| SHARED Pasture with Shed - Saturday Night | $30.00 |
| SHARED Pasture with Shed - Sunday Night | $30.00 |
| Tralierin in/ Haul in/Ranch fees for non-campers (You MUST clean up after your horses) | |
| Fri Haul-in/Ranch fees | $15.00 |
| Sat Haul-in/Ranch fees | $15.00 |
| Sun Haul-in/Ranch fees | $15.00 |
| Dry Camping with Bathhouse Access!!! | |
| Fri Night Dry Camping per person | $15.00 |
| Sat Night Dry Camping per person | $15.00 |
| Sun Night Dry Camping per person | $15.00 |
| Bring Your Own Pen (BYOP) You MUST clean up after your horses!!! | |
| Fri Night BYOP | $10.00 |
| Sat Night BYOP | $10.00 |
| Sun Night BYOP | $10.00 |
| Meals | |
| Fri Dinner at 5:30pm | $13.50 |
| Saturday 3 meals a day | $35.00 |
| Sat Breakfast at 8am | $13.50 |
| Sat BOXED Lunch at Noon | $13.50 |
| Sat Dinner at 5:30pm | $13.50 |
| Sun Breakfast at 8am | $13.50 |
| Sun BOXED Lunch at Noon | $13.50 |
| RV/LQ Hookups | |
| NO RV/LQ Hookups Available | $0.00 |