Arizona Horse Council Trail Competition Information

AzHC Extreme Trail Competition Information:

ARIZONA HORSE COUNCIL

EXTREME TRAIL HORSE COMPETITION
Saturday, January 21, 2017

Limited to 60 Riders

Rules and Regulations

Horse and rider will compete on natural and manmade trail obstacles. Obstacles may

be placed inside or outside of an arena. Some ranch activity may also be required. No
cattle herding, roping or lifting over 40 lbs. will be involved. Participants may be
required to mount and dismount their horse. Practicing on course will not be allowed
prior to the event. The course is designed to test the skills and abilities of the horse and
the communication between horse and rider. It is a contest for all breeds of horses and
all ages of riders to compete for money and prizes.
 

Courses: Open, Intermediate and Novice courses will consist of 10 obstacles. The

course may be set up either in a closed arena, out in the open or both. Obstacles will
be placed in a simple order and/or numbered. Horse and rider will be required to
complete each obstacle within a reasonable time limit. If they are unable to do this or
the judges observe a dangerous situation, the horse and rider will be asked to move on
to the next obstacle. Riders will also be asked to move on after three refusals. All
riders 18 or younger must wear a helmet while competing.
One hour prior to the event there will be a rider’s meeting to explain the obstacles to the
contestants. The course will be explained and the contestants will be able to ask
questions. The order of go will be determined by the event committee and will be in the
approximate order of your assigned number.
 

Judging:

 All judges’ scores will be combined for one total score per rider.

Each obstacle will be judged on a score from 0-10.
Contestants must complete obstacles in a reasonable amount of time.
The total score for each rider will be recorded, and any pluses awarded,
will be used to determine a tie breaker if there are multiple entries with the
same score.
 

Order of events:

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Same day registration and early bird rider packet
pick-up.
9:00 a.m. – Riders meeting
10:00 a.m. – Same day registration ends. Novice, Intermediate and Open riders
will compete in approximate numerical order.
12:00 p.m. – Lunch break, approximately 1 hour.
1:00 p.m. – Remaining riders to compete –Award ceremonies to follow.
 

Contestants:

 Type of equipment to be used on your horse is at your own discretion

within humane means. However, draw reins, running martingales or tiedowns
are not permitted.
 

 Your attire should reflect your style of riding.

 Chaps or half-chaps are optional.
Contestants are responsible for their own tack, equipment, feed, hay,
buckets, etc. Horse water is available.
 

 Good sportsmanship to fellow competitors and humane treatment of all

animals is expected. Anyone not complying may be asked to leave the
premises.
 

 All minors under 18 years of age must have a release form signed by a

parent or guardian.
 

 A helmet is recommended by the ride committee, but not required.

 Riders 18 years and younger must wear a helmet when mounted

Mounts:

All breeds of horses, mules and ponies may enter.

 All unsound animals will be dismissed.
 A mount may be entered only one time in the Open division and one time in the


Novice or Intermediate division by two different riders. A mount cannot be used
twice in the same division. However, Youth riders may share mounts in the
same division. If you have any questions, please contact us.
 

 A contestant may ride more than one mount in any of the divisions. For example,

a contestant may ride a young horse in the Novice division and a more
experienced horse in the Intermediate or Open division, but a rider may not
compete on the same horse in two divisions. Each additional horse is counted
as a separate entry, and a separate application must be filled out and paid in full
for each horse.
 

 A saddle is required, but there is no restriction as to type. Treeless saddles are

allowed. All horses must be ridden with a bridle which must have two reins, one
on each side. Mechanical hackamores and bosals are allowed. Halters or sidepulls
are not allowed. Horses may be shod or unshod. Any type of leg or
footgear is permitted.
 

 NO STALLIONS OR DOGS ALLOWED AT THIS FACILITY.

ENTRY FORMS AND DEADLINES:

Enter early to get a discounted entry fee. The early bird entry deadline is January

14, 2017. Entries received after January 14th will be charged an additional $10. We
will accept entries on the same day of the event until 10:00 a.m. Space is limited to
60 riders, so we can’t guarantee a slot for late/same day entries.
 

Awards

  

Open Rider Awards:

1st Place - $200 & Ribbon

2nd Place - $100 & Ribbon

3rd Place – Prize & Ribbon

4th through 6th Place – Ribbons

Intermediate Rider Awards:

1st Place - $100 & Ribbon

2nd Place - $50 & Ribbon

3rd Place – Prize & Ribbon

4th through 6th Place – Ribbons

Novice Rider Awards:

1st Place - Gift Basket & Ribbon

2nd Place – Prize & Ribbon

3rd Place – Prize & Ribbon

4th through 6th Place – Ribbons