The extreme trail challenge competition is an adrenaline-fueled equestrian sport that combines finesse, precision, and the excitement of maneuvering over and around obstacles. It helps to teach learning timing, feel, confidence, and how to direct the feet take you to a new level. These deeper parts of horsemanship are life changing!

Trail obstacles amplify the process of directing the feet and gaining confidence, as they give us a tool to measure our success. The extreme trail challenge focuses on navigating a course filled with natural and man-made obstacles that mimic real-life challenges riders might encounter while exploring trail country on horseback. For those interested, there is also an in-hand entry class where the horse is guided by a human leader on the ground next to them (not in the saddle).

As horse and rider maneuver through the course, they encounter obstacles such as inclines, water crossings, bridges, logs, gates, and more. The objective is not merely to complete the course but to showcase the horse’s agility, courage, and trust in their rider. The competition requires a harmonious partnership between horse and rider, as they tackle each obstacle with finesse, precision, and seamless communication.