Trail Challenge fun

Another successful Trail Challenge is behind us and what great fun it was! It truly is an event that any horse can participate in. The pictures above prove it. It's a great way to get young horses out and expose them to new and interesting things, like horse twister. Yep, we play that. Or fishing for ducks, a skill every good trail horse should master. But all kidding aside, if your horse can navigate through the colorful and fluttery obstacles here at the Trail Challenge, there probably won't be much that will upset him or her on a "normal" ride. Our volunteers and judges are supportive and helpful and place great emphasis on fun and safety. Helmets are mandatory but there is no dress code.
The Trail Challenge event has also been a nice way to showcase our adoptable horses and get them  experience and exposure, right here at our barn. Our volunteers enjoy the one on one time they get with a favorite horse when showing it in the in-hand class. And a horse show ribbon is a great souvenir.
There are three more TC events this year. Mark your calender for September 21, October 19 and November 16. Registration starts at 9am, event starts at 10am. Spectators are more than welcome. The Tack Shack will be open for business and we will have a raffle with cool prizes.  
If you would like to help out, donate prizes or if you would like to participate, contact me at sonja.cowsert@yahoo.com.

Tune back in next week to find out if Twinkie qualified for the National Jumper Finals.....in..."As the Barn turns".

Twinkie picture courtesy of Linda Ripley with Ripley Photography