Trail Trials

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Deb and Tom Mason’s Ranch

708-200 Wingfield Rd. East, Janesville, CA

Start Time is 10:00 a.m., rider meeting at 9:45

Registration closes at 9:30

Presented By:

Sagebrush Cowhorse Association

Awards to the top 3 places in the Open division

Awards to the top 3 placing Jr riders

Includes hot lunch, bring your own chair!

Rider/Handler______Age if Junior______

Phone Number______

Name of Horse______

Horse Owner______

Specify Class Open______Junior (17 & under)______

Entry Fees:

Pre entry, Member fee$35 includes lunch______

Post entry, Member fee$40 includes lunch______

Pre entry, Non Member$45 includes lunch______

Post entry, Non Member$50 includes lunch______

Membership$15individual/$25 family______

Extra lunch $8 each______

Total:______

Neither the Sagebrush Cowhorse Association, the Mason’s, nor individuals and officials of the competition will be responsible for Any loss, theft, damage, or injury that may occur before, during or after the event to any animal or to any person whether they are exhibitor, owner, trainer, agent, or spectator. Presentation of the entry shall be deemed acceptance of this rule.

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Signature Owner/AgentSignature Parent/Guardian of Junior

Make Checks Payable to Sagebrush Cowhorse Association (SCA)

Pre entries must be postmarked 7 days prior to the event and Mailed to:

Kami Prater

P.O. Box 564

Janesville, CA 96114

DIRECTIONS:

The Mason Ranch is located on the edge of beautiful Elysian Valley. Turn onto Wingfield Road off of Janesville Main Street and go .7 miles. Look for the Trail Trials event signs and flagging. You will be turning left at the signs. For further information you can contact Ronnie @ 253-2125 or

Kami @ 310-0413.

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The Trail Trials is an event to show how well a horse and rider can negotiate various obstacles out in the open. The obstacles are similar to ones that may be encountered in a ranch setting or out on a trial ride and may include cow work. Whenever possible, realistic or natural obstacles are used.

  1. Pre entries must be postmarked 7 days prior to event date and it includes a wonderful lunch. $5.00 post entry penalty. Pre entries are appreciated for planning purposes but you may enter the day of the event. Membership forms will be available at the registration table. If you sign up as a club member at this event, your membership will be good for the 2015 and 2016 year. We encourage all riders to become members so that you can take advantage of discounts at future events.
  1. Park only in designated parking area and please be respectful and pick up all trash.
  1. One horse per rider, per event.
  1. All riders 12 and under will wear an approved safety helmet. All riders 13 to 17 are encouraged to wear a safety helmet.
  1. Riders will wear appropriate riding attire which includes riding boots and long pants.
  1. Horses may be ridden in any bridle regardless of age. All humane tack is allowed. No tie downs.
  1. There will be awards 1st through 3rd place in both the open class and the youth class.
  1. There will be a riders meeting 15 minutes prior to start time. At this meeting the course will be outlined and the riders will have the opportunity to ask questions.
  1. Judges will read directions for each individual obstacle when it is the riders turn to go. The judges are not allowed to give advice or demonstrate how the obstacle is to be maneuvered. The judges can only repeat the directions as per the rider’s request
  1. Each obstacle is judged on a point system of 0 to 10, with 10 being the highest. If the horse refuses the obstacle three times, the judge will waive the rider on and give a zero score for that obstacle. All scoring is at the discretion of the judge and will not be over ruled. A horse will score higher for performing willingly and with an alert and responsive attitude.
  1. Horse and rider will be disqualified if they go off course or bypass an obstacle without attempting it. No money will be refunded.
  1. No unsportsmanlike conduct will be tolerated. Horses, riders, judges and all volunteer staff will be respected. At the boards discretion a rider can be disqualified from the entire event. No money will be refunded.
  1. Unnecessary roughness, including the over use of spurs will count as a major fault. At the discretion of the obstacle judge a rider may be disqualified from that particular obstacle.
  1. Practicing trail obstacles on the ground prior to the event will be cause for disqualification. This includes both horse and rider.