Our intent in providing this list of obstacles is to give riders an idea of what can be expected when competing in the 2018 MT Ranch Buckle Series. Keep in mind that while there are general skills listed, more than one skill may be included in the elements of the obstacle.
List of Potential Obstacles
Gait transitions
Lope
Stop
Back
Trot weave
Uphill
Downhill
Jump
Cavaletti
Bridge
Vines
Water
Turn on haunches
Turn on fore
Side-pass
Gate
Broken rein
Drag
Straight arrow
Buddy sour
Tunnel
Maze
Recycle box
Wildlife box
Trail marking
Mount
Dismount
Curbside mount
Fly spray
Check feet
Sending
Ground tie
Spanish pole
Frog in pond
Campsite
Barrel-board pinwheel
Cowboy curtain
Tarp
Carwash
Mailbox
Trash pickup
Noise
Don’t Feed the Bears
Mounted shooter
Sir Lancelot
Animal on the run
Animal rescue
Soccer ball
Flag
Spider Jump
Not only can these obstacles be set up as individual elements, unique combinations create the obstacle challenge. How well do you and your horse work together to complete the obstacle in a safe, calm, and willing manner? MT Ranch & Horse Camp periodically offers an opportunity to practice on from 10-15 obstacles using elements from the above list. Check us out on Facebook for updates on practice and competition events.
Slicker & off-side mount combo
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