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Announcements

FEBRUARY 2023 FUN FESTIVAL

WHEN: February 4th & 5th, 2023

LOCATION:  Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds 


Saturday and Sunday 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Vendors / Food / Mule & Horse Packing Clinic / Entertainment


Saturday February 4th, 2023

Registration 7:30-9:00AM for Poker Ride & Obstacle Challenge

Poker Ride $20.00 for the 1st hand: $10 for an Additional 3 Hands                                                                   

9:00AM - 4:00PM Randy Helm Horseman Clinic 

2:00PM Western Fashion Show

10:30AM - 12:00PM Cowboy Dave and Friends 

12:00PM - 2:00PM Short & Sweet

2:00PM Western Fashion Show 


Sunday February 5th, 2023

Registration 7:30-9:00AM Obstacle Trail Challenge Buckle Series $40  

9:00-10:00AM Buckboard Ministeries Cowboy Church 

10:00AM Obstacle Rider Orientation

10:00AM Randy Helm Horsemen Clinic 

11:00AM Obstacle Challenge Begins.

12:00 -3PM Reign - N - Country Western Band  

For additional information email president@evbch.org

GUIDELINES FOR OBSTACLE TRAIL CHALLENGE

SAFETY/RIDER GUIDELINES

  • Helmets are encouraged for adults. Youth riders (less that 18 years old) are required to wear helmets.
  • Proper riding attire should be worn including boots (or sturdy shoes with a 1/2" heal), and long pants. Sun protection is recommended (hats, sunglasses, gloves, sunscreen, etc.)
  • Horses must be ridden with a saddle, proper bridle, hackamore, side pull, or bosal.  Bareback pads are not proper saddle, halters and lead ropes are not acceptable as head gear for riding in the competition.
  • Riders may use one hand or two, regardless of the bit used.
  • Tie downs, martingales, cavessons, are not permitted.
  • It is recommended that unshod horses be equipped with boots.
  • Riders should carry essentials such as water & medications. 
  • Check your cinches at least once during a ride and before riding up or down hills.
  • There must be at least two riders per group and not more than four riders per group unless given an exception by the ride chairman.
  • Companion (non-competing) riders will be allowed.  Companion riders should not expect to perform obstacles.
  • All riders going out on the trail for a competition are required to attend a rider's meeting prior to the event. At this meeting the riders will be given their course information and obstacle guidelines.
  • Dogs and stallions are not permitted on trail competition rides.
  • Smoking, drinking alcohol, or using recreational drugs on a horse is not permitted on trail competition rides.
  • Disqualification- Any rider may be disqualified for any unsafe or unsportsmanlike conduct.  Falling off a horse, or a horse falls, results in the team being disqualified. 

TRAIL ETIQUETTE

  • No Tailgating - To avoid being kicked, keep at least one-horse length between riders.
  • Don't lag too far behind.  Since horses tend to be herd bound, too much space between them can cause them to be anxious.
  • If your horse kicks, tie a red ribbon on its tail and be sure to bring it to the attention of the rider behind you.  
  • The pace of the ride should b geared to the terrain and the abilities of the least experienced rider.
  • If you want to pass another rider or switch places, communicate with that rider then pick a safe and wide place on the trail to pass.
  • Keep to designated horse trails and avoid injuring the environment. 
  • If you pack it in, pack it out. Do not leave trash behind.
  • Leave gates the way you found them - open or closed or obey signage.
  • Be polite and friendly to others using the trails. Always ride at a walk past anyone met on the trail.  Riders have the right of way before pedestrians and bicycles. However, it may be a good idea to allow bikes and faster moving pedestrians (joggers) going the same direction as you to pass.
  • When starting or stopping, make sure all the riders in your group are mounted and ready before moving off.
  • Communicate with each other. If someone needs to stop, everyone should stop and wait.  Never take off away from your group without notice.
  • Problems with jigging or anxiety on the trail can sometimes be alleviated by changing the group dynamic. For instance, put an anxious horse in the lead for a few minutes, or change the lineup so that two horses that aren't getting along are not by each other.
  • Try to maintain a walk when moving up or down hills.

(adapted from Certified Horsemanship Assoc. Trail Guide Manual.)

EVBCH Receives 501(c)3 Designation

Oct 18, 2021 ~ The Board is pleased to announce that Chip received

a letter from the IRS and our application for a 501(c)3

has been approved.  Our thanks to Chip, Shirley 

and Steve for moving this along and being involved in the lengthy and complicated approval process.  We also want to thank Jeannie Kennedy, CPA, for all her help and expertise.  Here's to a job well done!!

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