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May 11, 2019: Scavenger Hunt & TRC, Horsecreek Adventures, Sidney, IA

Fun for Mom! 

Saturday of Mother’s Day Weekend.

LOCATION: Horse Creek Adventures, 2048 Horse Creek Rd, Sidney IA 52652

CHECK-IN: 9:30am -Noon, Pre-registration by 8:00pm preferred for meal count.

SCAVENGER HUNT: 10:00am – Noon. 10 items to find on 170 acres. Many prizes

LUNCH: Noon – 12:50pm, provided

TRAIL RIDER CHALLENGE: 

1:00pm Walk-thru/Instructions

1:30 TRC BEGINS

20+ Obstacles (scored), Time Limit.

Rookie, Novice & Open Divisions. Youth should enter the correct division for their skill level.

Ribbons 1st-5th plus additional prizes in each division.

CONTACT INFO

Kelli: 402-889-6042 Trail Rider Challenge, crannellcreek@gmail.com

Lona: 712-314-0648 Scavenger Hunt & Lunch

www.facebook.com/group/trailriderchallenge

ONLINE REGISTRATION: www.HorseCreekAdventures.com

REGISTRATION & DETAILS PACKET: Save the Date TRC-HCA-Weekend-3

New Trail Rider Challenge Divisions for 2019!

We will have 3 divisions in 2019. The new division, “Rookie”, has been requested by many, so here it is!

ROOKIE DIVISION (Beginner)

For beginner horses or riders, who have never competed in Trail Rider Challenges, Trail Challenges or competitive trail events prior to this year. A rider or horse may qualify for this division. Horses started after November 2018 qualify for this class regardless of rider’s level (formerly Green Horse Division). Walk/Trot. No cantering. No Extreme. A horse or rider qualifies for this class one year only.

 

NOVICE DIVISION

For Beginner to Intermediate amateur riders. Novices have never been paid to ride, train, or give lessons. Novice riders who are consistently placing 1stand 2ndmust move up to Open the following year. Walk/Trot/Lope.

 

OPEN DIVISION

Open to all horses and riders. Walk/Trot/Lope

 

YOUTH riders are welcome! Please choose a division according to your riding level. Parents must sign a waiver.

 

Come and join us! You and your horse will love it!

2019 MEMBERSHIP

Memberships paid by May 31, 2019 will count for year-end awards and a few other

“fun awards”. TRC Membership entitles you to discounts through-out the year.

2019TRCMembership Form – Click to download PDF

YEAR-END AWARDS will be hand crafted saddle racks (1stin each division) and bridle racks (2nd& 3rdin each division). They will be awarded after the October 19 TRC.

2018 Iowa Spring Trail Rider Challenge Series

2018 Iowa Spring Trail Rider Challenge Series

April 8: Iowa Horse Fair TRC

April 29: Animal Rescue League (ARL), Des Moine, IA*

June 9th: Prairie Rose Arena, Elkhart, IA

 

April 29: Animal Rescue League (ARL), Des Moine, IA

*Clinic at ARL on April 28th is full. If there is enough interest we will hold a clinic on Friday, April 27th. If you are interested contact Carrie at 515-473-9112. 

DETAILS

APRIL 29th
Sunday: 1:00pm Start
Registration 12:00 – 12:30, Walk-thru 12:35
Novice & Open Divisions, Youth Welcome
2 Courses: Indoor & Outdoor
$25 1st Course, $40 both Courses
Ribbons 1st-5th plus additional prizes

Kruidenier 2nd Chance Ranch & Arena. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc., 5452 NE 22nd St., Des Moines, IA 50313

To enter (preferred)  mail entry form to ARL, RSVP to Carrie at 515-473-9112, or just show up.

ARL Horsemanship Groundwork Obstacle Clinic

June 9th: Prairie Rose Arena, Elkhart, IA

Clinic at Prairie Rose on June 7 & 8 is full. 

TRAIL RIDER CHALLENGE entries are OPEN!

DETAILS
June 9th
Sunday: 6:00pm Start
Registration 5:00 – 5:45, Walk-thru 5:45
Novice & Open Divisions, Youth Welcome
1 Course
$40 day of, $35 early
Ribbons 1st-5th plus additional prizes
Prairie Rose Arena, 11045 NE 56th St, Elkhart, IA 50073

To enter (preferred)  mail entry form, RSVP to Sondra 515-250-2330, or just show up.

Trail Rider Challenge Prairie Rose Arena

2017 Trail Rider Challenge Year End Award Winners

2017 Trail Rider Challenge Year End Award Winners

It’s always fun to find out who the Trail Rider Challenge Year End Awards Winners are! To be eligible for year end awards you must 1. Be a current TRC member and 2. Compete in two or more TRCs.

To become a TRC member: Complete the membership form.

The winners are…

Open Division

2017 TRC Open Division Year End Buckle

  1. Julie Rouse and BJ    382 points – Buckle Winner
  2. Allie Lozier and Takoda   347 points
  3. Carol Lee and Chief   302 points
  4. Kacey Moreland and Cooper

 

Novice Division

2017 Novice Division Year End Award Winner

  1. Kristy Peterson and Lucky   351 points (Kristy is no longer a Novice 🙂 – Buckle Winner
  2. Jordan Molczyk and Hershey Bar Express    309 points
  3. Marissa Miller and Vogue     292 points
  4. Sherry Reeble and Jag  275 points

 

Youth Division

2017 TRC Youth Division Buckle

  1. Italia Rouse and One Terrific Curve  347 points – Buckle Winner
  2. Abby Galitzky and Penny   224 points
  3. Brianna Shook and Gunslinger   179 points

 

Green Horse Division

2017 TRC Year End Award Green Horse Division

  1. Amber Olson and Bugsey   188 points – Buckle Winner
  2. Kelly Rich and Little Chief   175 points

Congratulations!

To compete for 2018 Trail Rider Challenge Year End Awards check out our event calendar and JOIN US!

Trail Rider Challenge 2018, Crannell Creek Horse Farm

Trail Rider Challenge, Tekamah, NE – 2018 Dates

 Big Trail Rider Challenge, Tekamah, NE

Crannell Creek Horse Farm – 3 Events

2018 Dates: June 2, July 14 and September 22

4 Divisions, 4 Courses, Over 50 Obstacles!

Download PDF: 2018CCHF-TRCs

SCHEDULE

Trail Rider Challenge, Tekamah, NE – Each event starts at 9:30 am. Registration is open from 9:00 – 9:20. Pre-registration is encouraged. Walk-thru and instructions start at 9:20. NO Horses at the walk-thru.

Riders are encouraged to complete the courses in order if they are riding all-day. Usually, the courses are designed to build on each other and increase in difficulty with the idea of having a better horse at the end of the day in mind.

AWARDS

Ribbons will be awarded for each course in each division 1st – 5th place.
Rosettes are awarded 1st – 5th place for overall winners in each division.
A pair of TRC Conchos is awarded to the Overall High Point and Reserve High Point rider at each event. The Conchos can be added to a bridle, saddle, belt, etc.

DIVISIONS

Youth, Novice, Open and Green Horse

COURSES & PRICES

In Hand $15
Basic $20
Trail Rider $25
Extreme $25
ALL DAY $75

Discounts
Youth: 25% off
Early Registration: 10% off (7 days in advance)
TRC Member Discount: 10% off

FACEBOOK GROUP

Join our Facebook Group! View photos from events, see results and join the Trail Rider Challenge Community.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/trailriderchallenge/

LEARN

Would you like to learn more about TRCs?

Check out these events:
April 21: Intro to Trail Rider Challenge, 10:00 am-Noon Horseless
April 21: Trail Obstacle Basics, 1-4pm with horses.
April 22: Trail Obstacle Social
May 26: Apply Skills to Trail Obstacles Clinic
August 18: Riding Extreme Clinic

DETAILS: https://www.HorseRidingSuccess.com/calendar

2017 Iowa Horse Fair Trail Rider Challenge

Extreme Trail Rider Challenge at the Iowa Horse Fair

The 2018 IOWA HORSE FAIR TRAIL RIDER CHALLENGE

RIDE EXTREME

The Iowa Horse Fair Trail Rider Challenge presents a course designed to challenge your horsemanship skills.

Open to all riders, breeds and disciplines.

 

SUNDAY, APRIL 8 – 8:00AM – EAST ARENA

Check-in: 7:30 – 8:00 am

Walk-thru: 8:00am sharp. No Horses.

Begin: 8:20am sharp

Awards presentation 30 minutes after Competition

Iowa Horse Fair Trail Rider Challenge Entry Packet

 

2017 Iowa Horse Fair Trail Rider Challenge Flag

PRIZES: OPEN – TROPHY BELT BUCKLE 1st place. Ribbons and other prizes 1st – 8th

NOVICE – First place award TBA, Ribbons and other prizes 1st – 8th

JUDGES: Double Judged. Judges TBA

ENTRY FEE: $45

STALL FEE: $40 – Pay once for the entire fair. Each horse MUST have a stall AND Health Papers.

 

TO ENTER: Complete entry form included in packet and follow instructions.

Packet available at: www.iowahorsecouncil.org or www.TrailRiderChallenge.com

 

RIDER DIVISIONS

1. Novice (Amateur) Division: For beginner riders. Novices have never won a TRC, a Trail Class

or a similar event. Some beginning riders may be given permission by TRC to remain in this class.

Novices have never been paid to ride, train or give lessons.

2.Open Division: Open to all horses and riders.

YOUTH are encouraged to ride in the Novice or Open division. They should select the

appropriate division for their abilities.

 

2017 Iowa Horse Fair Trail Rider Challenge gate

THE COURSE

Extreme Trail Challenge Course: Course is scored and timed. 10-15 obstacles worth 10 points

each. Time is worth 10 points. Includes loping and obstacles list on the entry packet. Time Limit.

 

A course walk through for competitors will be 15 minutes before competition begins. It is the

competitor’s responsibility to fully understand the course and rules at this time. Obstacles must

be completed in the designated order.

 

 

GOOD LUCK!

ALL RULES AND TEXT ARE COPYRIGHT TRAIL RIDER CHALLENGE. DO NOT USE WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION.

 

ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS: Iowa Horse Fair Trail Rider Challenge

Preferred Entry Deadline: March 25. All paid entries received by March 25 accepted.

After March 25, entries accepted if there is room. 30 entries maximum.

HEALTH PAPERS ARE REQUIRED TO CHECKIN WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE IOWA HORSE FAIR!

 

COMPLETE ENTRY FORM (All required forms are in the 2018IowaHorseFairTrailRiderChallengeEntryForm.)

1. Enclose entry form & $45 Entry Fee

2. Enclose stall reservation and fee. If you sent in stall reservation with another entry form please indicate on entry form.

Stall reservations must be made thru the Barn Manager prior to entering or included with entry.

Stalls are $40 for the weekend and include a 3-day pass.

You may NOT show out of your trailer. If you need a stall for only Sunday it is still $40.

A release of liability form will be signed at check-in.

Payment MUST accompany registration

MAIL ENTRIES TO: Iowa Horse Fair, C/O Marlys Derscheid, 61196 280th, Nevada, IA 50201

QUESTIONS: Contact Marlys Derscheid – cheifydazzle@gmail.com, 515-231-8635

2018 IOWA SPRING

TRAIL RIDER CHALLENGE SERIES!!!

EVENT 1: APRIL 8 – IOWA HORSE FAIR, Extreme Trail Rider Challenge

EVENT 2: APRIL 28/29 – CLINIC (Saturday) and Extreme Trail Rider Challenge (Sunday), Animal Rescue League, Des Moines, IA

EVENT 3: JUNE 9 – CLINIC and Extreme Trail Rider Challenge, Prairie Rose Arena, Elkhart, IA

In cooperation with: Iowa Horse Council & 2018 Iowa Horse Fair

 

Iowa Horse Fair Trail Rider Challenge Entry Packet

Fall Clinic Series

FALL CLINIC SERIES

Training with Trail Obstacle Clinics

with Kelli Paulson Crist

REGISTER ONLINE

FALL CLINIC SERIES

SEPT 16

TRAIL OBSTACLE CLINIC

with Kelli Paulson

Seefus Riding Stable

Council Bluffs, IA

Beginners 9am – Noon

More Advanced 1:00 – 4:00

$75 per session, Auditors $20

Contact Pam: 402-290-9245

seefusridingstable@yahoo.com

Sept. 17

View Point Farm

Bennington, NE

9am Horsemanship Clinic

1:00pm Trail Rider Challenge

at Kelli’s, Tekamah, NE

 

Sept. 30

  • 9am-Noon Groundwork
  • 1:00 – 4:00 Training with Trail Obstacles 1

 

Oct. 1

  • 1:30 – 4:30 Training with Trail Obstacles 2

 

Oct 14/15

Dressage for Western Riders / Understanding Collection

  • Oct 14: 9am – 3:00 The Basics, $60
  • Oct 15: 1:30-4:30 Riding from the Hind End Forward,

 

Oct 21

Working Equitation Clinic – The Ease of Handling Trail

  • 9:00 am – Noon: The Basics
  • 1:00 – 4:00: Tips for Success

1 class $60, 2 classes $55 each, 3 classes $50 each

The BIG FALL Trail Rider Challenge – Sept. 23, 2017

BigTRCSept23

 

September 23, 2017

The BIG FALL Trail Rider Challenge

at Crannell Creek Horse Farm

Tekamah, NE

 

Registration: 8:00-8:45
Walk-thru: 9:00, Start: 9:30am
Divisions: Youth, Novice, Open, Green Horse
Courses: In-Hand, Basic, Trail Rider, Extreme
Awards: Ribbons 1st-5th each division, High Point in each Division
Trophy Buckle for HIGH POINT HORSE & RIDER OF THE DAY!
Buckled delivered about October 15.
Contact: Kelli Paulson Crist 402-889-6042
In-Hand $15, Basic $20, Trail Rider $30, Extreme $35
Ride all day: $85 per horse and rider
Youth all day: $50
10% discount for all entries postmarked by Sept. 15.

 

TO ENTER & PAY ONLINE
Use this link to send an email with your Rider’s Name, Horse’s Name, Division and Courses you wish to enter.
Kelli will then email you an invoice.
TO ENTER BY MAIL
Print the PDF and send to: TRC, 380 Co Rd 34, Tekamah, NE 68061
TO ENTER AT THE EVENT
Entries at the event are welcome!  We accept cash, checks and debit cards.

harmandtulleys

September 16, 2017

DIY- TRAIL RIDER CHALLENGE

Harm & Tulley’s Event Center

Bloomfield, NE

Registration: 8:00-8:50am, Walk-thru: 9:00, Start: 9:30am

Divisions: Youth, Novice, Open

Courses: In-Hand, Basic, Trail Rider, Extreme

Judge: TBA

Awards: Trophy Bears, Ribbons and more

Hosts: Jolene Greckel   402-640-0445

Kate DeHaan   641-780-3919    email: katedehaan@gmail.com

Harm & Tulleys Event Center, Knox County Fairgrounds, Bloomfield, NE 68718

Points earned count towards TRC year end awards.

A TRC-DIY uses TRC rules and format, it is hosted and run by Harm & Tulleys Event Center.

Download a printable PDF with registration form:

2017DIYSept16.pdf

TRC Clinic Nov 12 in Red Oak, IA

This has been CANCELLED by the host.

Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 10:00am to 3:00pm will be a Trail Obstacle Clinic with Kelli Paulson.
It is hosted with he Corn Belt Horse Owners Association.
There will be over 30 trail obstacles.
Learn how to at FINESSE, TRAIN with TRAIL OBSTACLES and RIDE EXTREME!
Contact Kelli Paulson or Ayn Dalke to register.
Call Kelli: 402-889-6042
Or use this form: