05/19/2025
We are accepting pre-entries for our Elk Creek Quarter Horses Extreme Obstacle Race #1 on June 1!
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No payment required. Please have updated rabies and coggins for each horse. We would love to get paperwork out of the way before the morning of the event!
We will have 4 classes:
In-hand - $20 entry
Walk-Trot (All Ages) - $30 entry
Walk-Trot-Canter (All Ages) - $30 entry
Open - $50 entry
This race will be completed in two rounds separated into arena work and obstacle work outside of the arena. Times for each round will be added together for a final total used to determine winners.
The arena work is judged by Lisa Avery.
The obstacle course work is judged by Robert Klinger.
Who can participate?:
While this event is focused on ranch style obstacles every discipline is welcome to participate! There is no tack requirement- come in your western or english tack or even ba****ck if you want the challenge!
Our only requirement is everyone wear proper boots- no sneakers or driving shoes as you may have to get off your horse and we don’t want any one getting stepped on.
Please note- NYS law requires anyone under the age of 18 to wear a riding helmet.
What kind of obstacles are there?:
Our arena obstacles include things like dummy steer rope attempt, poles, side passes, backing and more.
Our outside obstacle course obstacles include things like log drags, gates, creek crossing, stairs, and more. Our outside obstacle course simulates real trail conditions- there may be rocks, sticks, mud, etc.
What do you win?:
This is a 3 show buckle series. The rider with the top points at the end of the series will win a buckle. We have additional prizes and money for each show.
What if I am not comfortable going fast? That’s OKAY! We don’t expect everyone to go full throttle. Enter anyways and challenge yourself and your horse and have FUN!
Our arena will be open Sunday, May 25th at 3pm. Not all obstacles will be up but you will be able to try our permanent obstacles.
Patterns and score sheets will be posted Monday, May 26th.