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It’s almost here!

The date is approaching fast and we’re making preparations for our first membership meeting. Don’t miss out!  

NOVEMBER 12th, 2025 @ 6:30 AT THE MULTI GEN CENTER

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COON BLUFF CLEANUP

OCTOBER 27th - 8AM

BRING HAT, GLOVES, WATER, CLOSED TOE GOOD SHOES

CONTACT CHRIS BY TEXT - 480-273-5460 OR EMAIL EZONUP@Q.COM


PROSPECTOR PARK CLEANUP

November 6th - 9AM

MEET AT P&M ARENA AT THE EAST SIDE OF THE PARKING LOT JUST OFF OF MERIDIAN

BRING HAT, GLOVES, WATER, CLOSED TOE GOOD SHOES

CONTACT CHRIS BY TEXT - 480-273-5460 OR EMAIL EZONUP@Q.COM


EVBCH 2026 FESTIVAL


JANUARY 24TH AND JANUARY 25TH

 

FEATURING:

A TACK SWAP/SALE 

A RANCH RIDING CLINIC

A RAFFLE

POKER RIDE

VENDORS 

FOOD TRUCKS

AND MUCH MORE ON JANUARY 24TH 

FOLLOWED BY A COWBOY CHURCH ON JANUARY 25TH.


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 2025 ~ The Board is pleased to announce that Jeanne Kennedy received

a letter from the IRS and our renewal for a 501(c)3 has been approved.

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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