CANCELLED in 2020. Watch for this event to return in 2021
Josephburg Gymkhana Grounds ~ 21303 Twp. Rd. # 550, JOSEPHBURG, AB
Registration: 8:30 – 9:30 am / Start Time: 10:00 am
RAINOUT DATE HAS BEEN SET TO:
PLEASE REGISTER FROM A LAPTOP OR DESKTOP
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EVENT DESCRIPTION: |
Timed trail obstacle course – the goal is to complete as many of the obstacles (8 – 15) in the arena as possible, within a 3-minute time limit. |
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ENTRIE FEES: |
$25 per horse / rider team |
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AGE DIVISIONS |
– Novice Walk / Trot (Any Age) |
– 14 Years & Under |
– 15 to 21 Years |
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– 22 to 49 Years |
– 50 Years & Over |
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PRIZES: |
A portion of all entry fees for each division will be added into the jackpots for that division PLUS an additional $100, and will be paid out to 3rd place as follows: 1st – 50%, 2nd – 30%, 3rd – 20%. Additional prizes and/or pay-outs will be available for ALL RIDERS UNDER 21, and to 5th place for adult classes. |
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TRAIL CHALLENGE RULES
Riders may walk the courses immediately prior to the start of each age division.
The rider will navigate the horse through a series of obstacles each of which will have a predetermined score value, based on the degree of difficulty, which will be awarded to the contestant only if the obstacle is completed without any penalties.
Knocking down or dislodging any component of the obstacle will constitute a penalty.
Failure to complete the obstacle as described during the walk-through will constitute a penalty.
The rider must complete as many obstacles as possible within the 3-minute time limit.
Riders may complete the course in any order, but may only complete each obstacle once. There is no time limit for individual obstacles, if you skip it you can come back to it later if you have time.
There will be a warning sounded when the rider has 30 seconds remaining. When final time is called, the rider cannot start a new obstacle, but must immediately cross the finish line. If a rider has already started an obstacle when final time is called, they may finish that obstacle before crossing the finish line.
Point ties will be broken based on fastest times.
Lead-line riders may participate in the Novice Walk / Trot class but will not be eligible for placings. (A small “participation prize” will be awarded).
MYSTERY PRIZE: Participants 21 years and under will be eligible for a “best dressed” mystery prize. “Best Dressed” could include costumes, full show attire, or any other SAFE decorations and/or enhancements to horse and/or rider. USE YOUR IMAGINATION
GENERAL RULES & INFORMATION
All JRC Facility Rules, as posted, shall apply. In addition:
Maximum of two horses to be shown per rider.
Contestants may utilize English or Western tack.
CSA/ASTM approved helmets are mandatory for all riders 21 years and under and strongly encouraged for all riders. A discipline appropriate hat (English or Western style) must be worn in absence of a helmet.
Riders should be neatly dressed in discipline appropriate attire and must have a boot with a heel.
Horses should be well groomed and turned out in clean, discipline appropriate tack. Horses are permitted to wear protective leg wraps, boots, or other leg gear. All leverage bits must be equipped with a proper leather or flat chain chinstrap. Bitless bridles, side-pulls, bosals, hackamores, etc. are acceptable.
Riding crops, bats, quirts, over-unders, or use of reins to strike the horse will NOT be permitted.
Any bit, spur, or other piece of equipment deemed to be severe or inappropriate by the Ringmaster will not be allowed. The Ringmaster will evaluate the tack on the horse when it enters the arena.
Any contestant who falls off of his/her horse during their class will be disqualified, will not be permitted to remount, and will be excused from the arena.
All contestants will compete in the order in which their names are drawn; failure to compete in this order will result in disqualification.
Any dispute or complaint by a contestant must be brought to the attention of the Ringmaster prior to the contestant leaving the arena. All contestants agree to abide by the rulings of the Ringmaster / Judge; the decisions of which will be final and not subject to appeal for any reason.
Stallions are not allowed to be handled or ridden by junior (under 18 yrs) exhibitors at this event.
Stallions, or horses known to kick, must be identified by a tail ribbon.
Contestants may be disqualified at the discretion of the Judge or Executive for abusing horses in any manner, for rider misconduct, or for failing to observe the rules of the event or facility.
Horses may be disqualified at any time for unruly or unmanageable behavior, at the discretion of the Judge or Event Committee.
Between events, horses may be kept at their trailers or in the tie-stalls within the holding area, which will be available on a first come, first served basis. Please tie to the posts and not to the rails.
Riding is only permitted in the main arena, holding area, and warm-up pen. Riders must dismount and lead their horses in the parking (grass) area. The main arena will not be available for warm-up prior to the event.
Rules and obstacles subject to change at the discretion of the Event Committee.
Lunch break will be announced (Approximately one half hour long; depending on how fast the classes are running). A concession will be available.
Camping and trailer areas must be cleaned of all refuse and manure.
Water and Feed WILL NOT be supplied – PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN.
Over-night camping (no power, water or sewer) is available with a permit.
