Trail Challenges | Michelle Jerry Horse

Heart & Hooves Trail Challenge Events

Join us for exciting Trail Challenge events designed to build partnership, confidence, and communication between horse and rider through creative, seasonal obstacles. These challenges are fun, engaging, and welcoming to all levels—from beginner to advanced.

Trail Challenges are hosted in a variety of environments throughout the year, offering something new and exciting each season.

Seasonal Event Breakdown

Winter Trail Challenge
Held in our heated indoor arena, winter challenges feature creative, themed obstacles that change with each event—keeping things fresh, fun, and engaging all season long.

Spring & Summer Trail Challenge
Hosted outdoors on our 5-acre obstacle course, these challenges incorporate natural terrain, trails, and seasonal obstacles that reflect real-world riding situations while building confidence and skill.

Dress Up & Have Fun!
Creativity is encouraged! Riders and horses are welcome to dress up for themed events. Have fun, show off your personality, and enjoy the experience—we love seeing the creativity.

Obstacles
With 80+ obstacles available, each event offers a wide variety of challenges designed to accommodate all experience levels.

Each obstacle includes three difficulty options:

Divisions

Novice – easiest option
Intermediate – moderate difficulty
Advanced – most challenging

Once registered, riders must complete the entire course at their selected level.

Classes & Entry Fees
Youth (12 & under): $30
Novice: $50
Intermediate: $50
Advanced: $50
In-Hand (Open Class): $50

All entries are non-refundable.

Rules & Requirements

Treats are not permitted during classes
Boots and a western collared shirt are required unless dressing up for the event
Riding the pattern prior to the event is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification with no refund
Excessive force or impractical training will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification from all classes
Riders must remain in the same class level for the entire course
Riders under 18 must wear a helmet when mounted
Excessive attempts at an obstacle may result in the judge asking the rider to move on and receiving a score of 0 for that obstacle
In-Hand Class Rules
Halter, lead rope, training stick, or whip are permitted