TRAIL CHALLENGE

Trail Challenge PLAY DAYS

June 8      July 27      August 17

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Trail Challnege SHOW

September 14

Starts at 9 a.m.

Come have fun with your equine for a couple of hours building trust and desentizing with over 25+ obstacles in 2 arenas.  Take your time and go at your own pace, no rushing at an obstacle.

This is a judged show with 10 obstacles to manuever. Each obstacle is worth 10 points, total course equals 100 pts.  It is also timed to complete the course.  There is also an open jackpot class.

Day end awards for Champion and Reserve Champion in each class except the jackpot class.  Also 3rd thru 6th placings in each class will receive a ribbon (except jackpot class).

CRC Trail Challenge Show Info/Guidelines

CLASSES: In-Hand - may only enter this class; must show with halter; no rider
Youth (18 yrs. & under)        Adult (19 yrs. & over)       Open Jackpot (any age rider)

You may enter more than 1 class … Youth & Open Jackpot … Adult & Open Jackpot 

Rules / Guidelines / Scoring

1. Proof of Negative Coggins within 1 year must be provided to be on the show grounds.
2. You do not need to be a CRC member to participate. However, members do get a discount.
3. Open to any discipline and equine breed.
4. Stallions may only be shown by an adult. Stallions must be calm and under control at all times.
5. Rider may ride more than one equine.
6. In-Hand class must be shown with a halter and can be with or without a saddle. If the lead has a chain, the chain cannot touch the equine’s face. (Ex: chain over the nose)
7. No equine may be on the course before their turn. No course practice before show.
8. Equines must be serviceably sound and in good condition as determined by the judge.
9. Any equine may be ridden with two hands.
10. You may change rein hand to work the obstacle.
11. You may choose to lead your equine around an obstacle, but you must remount before moving towards next obstacle. You will receive a 0 for the obstacle you went around.
12. If you or your equine happen to fall and can regain control without assistance, you may remount and continue the course. If there is a second fall, you will be disqualified.
13. After the 3rd refusal of an obstacle and no advancing to work the obstacle, the judge may ask you to move on. You must immediately go on to the next obstacle. Riders who do not will be disqualified. (This does not apply to Open Jackpot class.)

Attire and Tack

1. Boots with a heel are mandatory.
2. Youths must wear helmets. For adults, a helmet but it is optional. Helmets are recommended.
3. Jeans or long pants are required for shows. Chaps or chinks are optional.
4. Clothing should be nice and neat. No skinny strap tops or halter tops.
5. Equines must be ridden with a saddle; no bareback or pads.
6. An equine may be ridden bitless. Bitless headstalls that apply compressive pressure and mechanical hackamores are not allowed.
7. Halters are allowed to be worn under a bridle when riding.
8. No mechanical hackamores, gag bits, draw reins, martingales or wire chin straps.
9. If a piece of tack breaks during the course but the rider can finish safely, they may continue to finish the course. Ex: broken throat latch or breast collar. If it is unsafe to continue riding, the rider is disqualified. Ex: headstall breaks and no longer stays on equine. Or front cinch or billet breaks. Final decision is up to the judge.
10. Fly masks, ear protectors, nose nets are acceptable.
11. Leg wraps, bell boots, splint boots are acceptable.

Course Walk Through
     A course walk-through (without equine) will be done with the judge before the show starts. A course map will be available when you sign up and before the walk through for competitors. It is the competitor’s responsibility to fully understand the course and rules. Since pattern is different, there will be another course walk-through for Open Jackpot class before the class starts.

Scoring for In-Hand, Youth & Adult Classes
     Each obstacle is worth 10 pts. Points can be given in ½ increments. If an obstacle is not completed, a score of 0 will be given for that obstacle. If a rider is off course in the pattern order of obstacles, the obstacles completed correctly will only receive 1 pt. until rider is back on course. Rider will not be disqualified for being off course. Riders will still receive a score for the course.
0 – No attempt or obstacle not completed.
1 – Obstacle approached, uncooperative equine, 3 refusals but obstacle was completed.
2 – Obstacle approached, uncooperative equine, 2 refusals but obstacle was completed.
3 – Obstacle approached, uncooperative equine, 1 refusal but obstacle was completed.
4 – Obstacle complete, equine nervous and dancing around, rough but done.
5-6 – Obstacle completed w/slight deviation or hesitation, constant encouragement, equine finishes quickly.
7-8 – Obstacle completed willingly with no hesitation, slight deviation, side stepping but under control.
9-10 – Obstacle completed willingly with no hesitation, smoothly and focused; leaves obstacle calmly.

     There will be a time limit to complete the course. It will be announced during the course walk through. When the time ends, the rider can complete the obstacle they are on but then must leave the arena. Points will be given for the obstacles completed.
     6 Placings for each division. Placings will start with those competitors that complete the course in the allotted time using their scores. In the event of a tie score in the division, the fastest time will be placed higher. If more competitors are needed to fill the placings for the division, then they will be picked from the remaining competitors who did not complete the course in the allotted time in that division using their scores. Judge’s decisions are final.

Open Jackpot Scoring
     This class is timed and placed starting with the fastest completed course time. There will still be a time limit to complete the course and if you run out of time, you must stop and exit the arena.
1. Less than 10 riders in the class, 1-3 placings will have a payout. 10+ riders, 1-6 placings will have a payout. Also 1-6 placings will receive ribbons no matter how many are in the class.
2. Must complete all obstacles within the time limit to be qualified for placings. Then actual completed time plus any penalties will be the qualified time for placings with the fastest overall time winning.
3. Penalties can result in 15 seconds or 30 seconds added to your completed time. It will only be added once on the obstacle.
4. Penalties for 15 seconds … ex: only 3 hooves on bridge instead of 4 hooves; starting obstacle on the wrong side; almost completed obstacle but object fell off at end; knock over cone or pole; etc. It will be the judge’s call if obstacle was basically done but not at a satisfied completion.
5. Penalties for 30 seconds … ex: knocked obstacle over while trying to complete it; attempted obstacle but never completely finished; etc. It will be the judge’s call about the obstacle.
6. If you or your equine fall (not a stumble) on the course, you are disqualified.