ABOUT THE VENUE

This event will take place at two different locations. On Friday, The Trail Ride will be at the Richland Horse Park, connected to the WE Johnson Preserve. The Preserve has 236 acres of trail riding, including equestrian-specific parking, natural and constructed horse skill obstacles, updated signage and landscaping, a trail obstacle course and jump area. It has easy access from Hwy 240, local accommodations, shopping and restaurants nearby.

Those of you needing to check in on Thursday for camping and stalls at the Franklin County Saddle Club will be able to do so. We are also looking into dry camping opportunities at WE Johnson for Thursday night.  More information will be available as we get closer to the event date.

On Saturday and Sunday, the In-Hand and Mounted obstacle portions will be held at the Franklin County Saddle Club. The Franklin County Saddle Club has 4 lighted arenas, onsite trail course, wash rack, indoor stalls, 24 RV campsites as well as dry campsites, bathhouse with showers.

Easy access from I-82, local accommodations shopping, and restaurants nearby.

EVENT DETAILS

The 40Something Cowgirls and the Purple Sage Riders of the Back Country Horsemen are again collaborating on this event! We hope you’ll join us for a fun weekend!

*On Friday, we’ll start at WE Johnson for a fun Trail Challenge (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome..

*Saturday, we will have in hand in the morning, followed by a mounted Obstacle Course in the afternoon.

Sunday, we’ll have a mounted Obstacle Course in the morning.

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.

THE TERRAIN

At the Horse Park: Course is dirt with some wood chips and light gravel in areas. Most trails are wide and easy.  There may be some rocks, gravel, and potential water The trail is designed to be beginner safe.  Please, you know your equine and your choice is best. Barefoot, booted or shod.

At the Saddle Club: Excellent dirt footing in all arenas, Onsite trail course is dirt with wood chips some light gravel in areas.

MEALS

Meals are on your own.  There are several restaurants nearby and delivery services such as Uber Eats and Door Dash that will deliver to the Saddle Club and Richland Horse Park.  We are also looking into getting a food truck or two onsite. We will update you as the event gets closer.

Saturday night, we hope you’ll join us for a fun potluck in the Club House. Main dish will be provided, please bring your favorite side or dessert.

AWARDS

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 Carrot Club – 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.

Star Rider Club – You will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden star charms as you progress through the levels. This kilt pin will come with an Equine Trail Sports iron-on patch to attach it to. Rider Points accumulate no matter which equine is ridden.

ADDITIONAL FEES

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.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

If you would like someone else to strip your stall, be sure to sign up

Franklin County Saddle Club