AzHC Fall obstacle course

Arizona equestrians,

Spread the word and prep your horses. The AzHC obstacle course date is set! We had some real challenges for participants in our last course and some great riders and horses. Join us for some fun in pinal county.

Arizona Horse Council ETS Obstacle Course – SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Limited to 60 Riders

The Arizona Horse Council is scheduling an Equine Trail Sports (“ETS”) Obstacle Course for Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the Pinal County Fairgrounds located at 512 South Eleven Mile Corner Road, Casa Grande, Arizona.  Sign in will begin at 7:30 a.m.  Competition will start at 9:30 a.m.
The ETS obstacle course is an arena competition with a minimum of 8 obstacles.  We will have at least two judges so that more than one contestant may enter the arena at the same time.
ETS events are gaining in national popularity due to a contestant’s capability to customize their ride.  Each obstacle offers three challenge levels: Novice, Intermediate and Advanced.  The rider picks the challenge level most suitable for their horse at each obstacle.  Also, there are no time limits on the obstacles within reason – generally, after three refusals, riders are asked to move on.  Horse and rider teams can earn a maximum of 20 points per obstacle; 10 for the horse and 10 for the rider.  Pluses may be awarded to the horse and/or rider for an exemplary performance.  There is a different multiplier for the score at each obstacle as well, depending on the level of difficulty selected.  First through sixth place ribbons are awarded in each of the three challenge levels.  Additional prizes may be awarded as well.
For more information on Equine Trail Sports, visit their website at www.equinetrailsports.com.  Also, contestants must enter and make payment on-line.  Post entries are available for an additional $10.00 late fee.
Your entries will support Arizona Horse Council programs, including trail advocacy, education and lobbying efforts.  If you’d like more info on the Arizona Horse Council ETS Obstacle Course contact:  Linda Slay at 623.698.5562, by email at slaylinda@yahoo.com, or visit the Arizona Horse Council website at www.arizonahorsecouncil.org.
Please join us on November 5th for some fun competition and to support your state horse council.