Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
The obstacles you encounter at an event may challenge you in the following skill sets: Confidence, Ground Manners, Horsemanship, and Precision. Some example maneuvers are below.
SKILL SET - Confidence
| Maneuver | Obstacle |
|---|---|
| Cross over obstacle | Bridge |
| Control reaction to setting | Campsite |
| Drag obstacle | Drag |
| Control reaction to movement | Pulley |
| Cross through obstacle | Water Crossing 2 |
SKILL SET - Ground Manners
| Maneuver | Obstacle |
|---|---|
| Bridling Your Horse | Bridling |
| Handle item | Dress Up |
| Mounting | Mount |
| Grooming | Pick Up Hooves |
| Forward movement | Sending Away |
| Cross under | Trailer Loading |
| Control reaction to setting | Water the Flowers |
SKILL SET - Horsemanship
| Maneuver | Obstacle |
|---|---|
| Backup | Back the L |
| Forward movement | Gait transitions |
SKILL SET - Precision
| Maneuver | Obstacle |
|---|---|
| Turn on haunches | Keyhole |
| Gate | Ranch gate |
| Turn on forehand | Ring |
| Sidepass | Sidepass 'V' |
| Handle item | Spanish Pole |