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Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
11404 E Brown Road Mesa, AZ 85207
Saturday, November 14, 2026 - Sunday, November 15, 2026
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| Sat - 11/14 | IH |
Saturday In hand
IH |
 $23.50 - $45
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Linda Slay
slaylinda@yahoo.com (623) 698-5562 |
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| Sat - 11/14 | OC |
Saturday Obstacle Course
OC |
$23.50 - $45
|
Linda Slay
slaylinda@yahoo.com (623) 698-5562 |
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| Sun - 11/15 | TC |
Sunday Trail Challenge
TC - 5 miles |
$30.50 - $59
|
Linda Slay
slaylinda@yahoo.com (623) 698-5562 |
Online registration closes Thursday, November 12, 9:03pm, MST
P & M Arena is a great facility with several arenas and a designated obstacle area. Also near Usery Mtn. Park!
Usery Mountain Regional Park. Located just outside of P & M Arena, this park takes in 3,648 acres set at the western end of the Goldfield Mountains, adjacent to the Tonto National Forest.
The park contains a large variety of plants and animals that call the lower Sonoran Desert home. Along the most popular feature of the park, the Wind Cave Trail, water seeps from the roof of the alcove to support hanging gardens of Rock Daisy. The Wind Cave is formed at the boundary between the volcanic tuff and granite on Pass Mountain. Breathtaking views from this 2,840-foot elevation are offered to all visitors. You may likely see deer, javelina, birds, and coyotes on your ride through the park!
There are a 6 stalls and 4 large pens available - register early!
Reserve when you register, facility questions e-mail info@pmarena.com
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.
Sunday
Trail Challenge (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome.
The Saturday In-Hand and Mounted Obstacle Challenges will be in the P & M obstacle arena with dirt and sand footing.
The SundayTrail Challenge will be about 5 miles long and the trails are rated easy to moderate. Although the trails are not very rocky, there are rocky portions.
To be determined - will try to get food cart
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.
Trail riding available just off site. Do not practice any obstacles in the obstacle area as they may be used in one of the weekend events.
P & M Arena
11404 E Brown Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
Easy to find, easy access off the 202 Loop and I- 60. North/west corner of Brown Rd. and Meridian in Mesa.
| FRIDAY | |
| 12:00pm | Gates Open |
| SATURDAY - In-hand | |
| 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 |
| After lunch | First riders out on obstacle course 45 min. after in-hand |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| SUNDAY - 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! |
| Facility Fee - Per Person | |
| Saturday Non Member Fee | $20.00 |
| Sunday Non Member Fee | $20.00 |
| Saturday P&M Member Fee | $10.00 |
| Sunday P&M Member Fee | $10.00 |
| Hook-ups | |
| Fri Night Hook-up | $25.00 |
| Sat Night Hook-up | $25.00 |
| Sun Night Hookup | $25.00 |
| Dry Camping | |
| Fri Night Dry Camping | $20.00 |
| Sat Night Dry Camping | $20.00 |
| Sun Night Dry Camping | $20.00 |
| Bring Your Own Pen (BYOP) | |
| Fri Night BYOP | $0.00 |
| Sat Night BYOP | $0.00 |
| Sun Night BYOP | $0.00 |
| Stalls | |
| Fri Stall 12x12 | $15.00 |
| Sat Stall 12x12 | $15.00 |
| Sun Stall 12x12 | $15.00 |
| Fri SHARED Pen Holding 2 horses, $10/HORSE | $15.00 |
| Sat SHARED Pen Holding 2 horses | $15.00 |
| Sun SHARED Pen Holding 2 horses | $15.00 |