NorCal Obstacle Challenges - SUMMER Buckle Series
Schedule
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 am to Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Santa Cruz County Horsemens | Santa Cruz, CA
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Online Early-Bird pricing until Thursday, July 10th 700pmRegister here: https://www.equinetrailsports.com/event/20255/
More info:
Coni Lehr 916-975-5426
[email protected]
Saturday - In Hand (IH) – a dismounted event in an arena/field, halter and lead rope preferred. All equines welcome – any size, breed, and age.
Saturday Mounted Obstacle Challenge - the Mounted event obstacles are completed while riding in saddle. All riding disciplines are welcome as well as bit-less headstalls.
Sunday Trail Challenge (TC) - A lovely 8 mile trail ride with judged obstacles placed in camp and/or on the trail. All riding disciplines are welcome.
THE TERRAIN
Flat, easy footing in obstacle arena and throughout property trail course, sand footing in warm up arena and round pen
MEALS
At your leisure, food truck may be available
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.
WEEKEND HIGH POINT AWARDS AFTER FINAL EVENT ON SUNDAY
2026 NorCal SUMMER Buckle Series (awarded at our Aug 8-9 weekend)
2026 NorCal TRAIL Buckle Tumbler Series (awarded at our Dec 5-6 event weekend)
2026 California BRACKET Buckle Series (awarded at our Dec 5-6 event weekend)
Lifetime Awards (Equine & Rider) - Sign up 2 weeks in advance to get your qualifying awards!
Equine Awards - 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.
Rider Awards - You will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden star charms as you progress through the levels. Rider Points accumulate no matter which equine is ridden.
Schedule:
FRIDAY
12pm - Open for Campers
430pm - 6pm Early Check-In
SATURDAY
715 - 815am New Arrivals & Check-In
830am Rider Meeting
900am Judge Meeting
930am 1st Handlers on In-Hand Course
Lunch At your leisure, food truck may be available
Mounted - 1st Riders on Mouted course 1 Hour after In-Hand Completed
Judge Shout Outs After Trail Completed
Awards After Judge Shout Outs!
SUNDAY
715am - 745am New Arrivals & Check-In
800am Rider Meeting
830am Judge Meeting
900am 1st Riders on Trail Course
Lunch at your leisure, food truck may be available
Judge Shout Outs After Trail Completed
Awards After Judge Shout Outs!
Register here: https://www.equinetrailsports.com/event/20255/
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Santa Cruz County Horsemens, 1251 Graham Hill Rd,Santa Cruz, California, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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