** IMPORTANT INFORMATION **
We had our monthly SFHA meeting last night and we know the forecast is for rain this Saturday. What a total bummer. But we did make the decision that we are going to go forward with this event.
Our Obstacle Trail Challenge is not just a one-day event. We have our annual Tack Swap event held the next day also at Orangevale Park and right now we have 46 booth spaces reserved . . . and I’m sure we’ll be getting even more sign-ups. We also all take time off from work on Friday to get everything set-up for both of the events at the park. Friday is supposed to be a beautiful day and Sunday we are supposed to be rain free.
We can also hope beyond hope that perhaps the rain that is being forecasted will arrive earlier and just be Friday overnight and gone before Saturday morning. We’ve also had rain forecasted many times that completely misses us or doesn’t amount to as much as what was forecasted. So, we all need to keep our fingers crossed, toes crossed, and pray for a Saturday that ends up not being a horrible weather day.
But saying all of that . . . please come prepared because none of us know what the day will be like. Bring a slicker or a rain poncho and definitely bring your patience as we may have to tweak things around during the day. And dress warm, the temperature is supposed to be 20 degrees cooler than what we will have on Friday.
2024 SFHA EVENT DATES
Here is a ONE PAGE FLYER that lists all of the 2024 SFHA Event Dates (you can print if off and post on your refrigerator for a quick reminder throughout the year): 2024 SFHA Schedule of Events – One Page
- May 4th – Obstacle Trail Challenge and separate $$ Jackpot $$ Challenge – to be held at the Orangevale Park Horse Arena. Obstacle Trail Challenge with Entry Form- May 2024
- May 5th – Tack Swap event which includes Booths/Vendors (only $10 for a 10’x10′ space!), Cow Chip Bingo, Silent Auction, Raffle Drawing, Special Arena Performance, Guest Speakers/Demos, Food Booth – to be held at the Orangevale Park Horse Arena. Tack Swap with Entry Form and Flyers
- October 4th – 6th – Open All Breed Horse Show. Gymkhana classes Friday evening (Oct. 4th). English classes all day Saturday (Oct. 5th). Western classes all day Sunday (Oct. 6th). Show will be held at the Orangevale Park Horse Arena. Rain date Oct. 18-20. Horse Show – Gym-Eng-West – FALL 2024 Flyer
- October 27th – 24th Annual POKER TRAIL RIDE. Poker Ride will be held in the Spenceville Wildlife Area. Rain date Nov. 3rd. Poker Ride Flyer, Map, Entry Form – 2024