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Trail Challenge Obstacle Course

Recreational Competition

Obstacles

 

The obstacles you encounter at an event may challenge you in the following skill sets: Confidence, Ground Manners, Horsemanship, and Precision.  Some example maneuvers are below.

SKILL SET - Confidence

Maneuver Obstacle
Cross over obstacle Bridge
Control reaction to setting Campsite
Drag obstacle Drag
Control reaction to movement Pulley
Cross through obstacle Water Crossing 2

SKILL SET - Ground Manners

Maneuver Obstacle
Bridling Your Horse Bridling
Handle item Dress Up
Mounting Mount
Grooming Pick Up Hooves
Forward movement Sending Away
Cross under Trailer Loading
Control reaction to setting Water the Flowers

SKILL SET - Horsemanship

Maneuver Obstacle
Backup Back the L
Forward movement Gait transitions

SKILL SET - Precision

Maneuver Obstacle
Turn on haunches Keyhole
Gate Ranch gate
Turn on forehand Ring
Sidepass Sidepass 'V'
Handle item Spanish Pole