VTAS Competitive Trail Challenge 2021

Victoria Trail Agricultural Society
Competitive Trail Challenge 2021

With: Horseman/Clinician Laverne Schmidt
Date: Sunday, July 4, 2021
Location: VTAS Indoor Arena, Waskatenau
Entry Fee: $25

Cash payout plus prizes and ribbons for
1st, 2nd and 3rd places in all divisions! 

The Victoria Trail Agricultural Society is hosting this event for you to enjoy a day of learning trail obstacles and improve your horsemanship with the instruction of Laverne Schmidt.

Registration

  • Pre-registration for VTAS members only until June 15
  • Registration open to non-members from June 16
  • Limited spaces available, so get your entries in! 

Book one of the following time slots:

  • 9:00am – 12:00pm
  • 1:00pm – 4:00pm

***Text Corinne at 780-292-6647 to book a time slot and register. E-transfer your $25 entry fee to plaz@telusplanet.net and include your full name in the e-transfer details.

Divisions

  • Adult (18+)
  • Junior Horse (5 yrs and under)
  • Junior Rider (17 yrs and under)

Format

Each time slot consists of:

  • Obstacle instruction and practice with Laverne Schmidt
  • One go of your choice of 8 of the 14 obstacles (see below) to be judged by Laverne Schmidt

Note: This is not a timed event. You will be judged on your horsemanship/partnership with your horse, as well as accuracy of maneuvers.

Prizes

1st place
Custom bridle by NB Custom Leather
Plus $50 cash prize

2nd place
Custom muletape halter with lead by Wild Thing Western Creations
Plus $30 cash prize

3rd place
Hay bag by Country Stitch Design
Plus $30 cash prize

List of Obstacles

  1. Gate – left hand open.
  2. Drag log.
  3. Garacha pole – take hold of the garacha pole and make one full circle. The opposite end of the pole must remain inside the hoola hoop on the ground. (Junior rider/junior horse: one circle at the walk – either direction. Adult: one circle at the walk and one circle at the trot – either direction.)
  4. Jump – proceed over jump at the trot or lope.
  5. Bridge – cross bridge with a tarp under at the walk.
  6. Slicker – pick up slicker from Pole A, proceed at a walk to Pole B and hank slicker on Pole B.
  7. Deadfall – walk through.
  8. 360 degree turn in a 6-foot box.
  9. Trot around 2 cones, stop, back 5 steps.
  10. TeePee tent – walk under/through tent, in hand.
  11. Labyrinth – walk through ground poles pattern.
  12. Back in serpentine – around 3 cones, either direction.
  13. Sidepass over log – minimum of 5 feet.
  14. Jacket toss – remove jacket and toss directly in front of your horse.

We look forward to seeing you at the VTAS Competitive Trail Challenge 2021!