Obstacles
This
is just a list of some of the possible obstacles you may encounter on a
Competitive Trail Challenge.
Each obstacle is scored on a 1 to 10 basis
with 10 being the best.
The
horse receives a score as well as the rider so the best possible score you may receive
is a 20.
The
trail challenges obstacles vary in amount and type. Be prepared for anything.
Remember
you are competing in a trail challenge.
That
means you need to be prepared and dressed and ready for a trail ride.
You
need to have with you the tools and items that you would bring on a real ride.
(you may be judged on your tack and what you
have with you)
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Log drag |
Poles/Cavalettis/log jump |
Camp / tent/ fire ring |
Water crossing |
Hat pick-up |
Slicker |
bridge |
Mounting |
Cowboy Polo |
Backing uphill |
Mail box |
Tarp tunnel |
Backing downhill |
Board/Barrel Pinwheel |
L back |
serpentine |
roping |
Side pass log |
Vine simulator |
Noise control |
Pull a tarp/tree/bag |
Gate |
Trot transitions |
360 turn in a box |
Going up Steep hill |
Loping |
Teeter-totter bridge |
Going down steep hill |
Ditches |
Ball roll |
Tack
Check |
Cowboy
curtain |
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