Event Type : Indoor Mountain Trail Show

These shows are ideal for all levels of both horse and rider. Working over trail obstacles helps build and solidify a partnership between horse and rider. The show format is designed to provide a positive experience for both horse and rider. Obstacles are designed to resemble those found in an outdoor Mountain Trail Course.

• Novice: Defined as the first TWO years the handler/rider is competing trail obstacles in any organized trail or cowboy race competitions. If a competitor wins 3 classes in the first year, they are NOT eligible the second year
• Youth: Open to riders of 18 years or younger in any level.

Levels:

• Lead Line: Handler on the ground, horse on lead with person in the saddle. Open to riders of any age requiring to be led. Will ride the Novice pattern.
• Novice: Walking over obstacles with a lesser degree of difficulty than Level 1, Obstacles that move, such as the Tetter-Totter and the Water Box will NOT be used as well as the balance beam.
  • Level 1: Training, walk only, in hand or riding. 90 degree are allowed. May trot between obstacles with no penalty
  • Level 2: Intermediate, walk and trot in hand and riding 180 & 360 degree turn on some obstacles. There will be two trot sections that will be judged separate from the obstacles.
  • Level 3: Masters, walk, trot, and canter, 180 & 360 degree turns on some obstacles. There will be 2 separate canter sections that will be judged.

Entry Notes: HELMETS MUST BE WORN BY ALL RIDERS