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THE ULTIMATE HORSE COURSE - Permanent Backcountry Horsemanship Trail Course

The Ultimate Horse Course has been closed due to extreme flooding. We'll post when we re-open and keep you updated about the competition schedule.

Thanks for your understanding.

ULTIMATE HORSE COURSE CHALLENGE (Competition) DATES:

July 16, August 20, September 10.

OPEN EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FOR USE ($35)

Ultimate Horse Course by Heiko Rodde

The Utimate Horse Course is designed to perfect and showcase your trail horsemanship.  Twenty-five permanent trail obstacles have been carefully designed and placed on our forty-acre Course to expose you and your horse to a wide variety of naturally ocurring and man-made challenges found out on the trail, all in a concentrated space with no-pressure environment to work constructively. Use it to condition your trail horse, train your young horse, expose your horse to new and exciting challenges, work on horsemanship, showcase sale horses, overcome horse or rider issues, or for a fun day with friends. Use a regular day on the Course for no pressure environment to work on whatever you and your horse need. Then, show off your achievements in a friendly competitive environment during one of the Challenge competitions and earn money or prizes.

Our Ultimate Horse Course is open every Saturday and Sunday through summer by reservation for $35 per person. We also accommodate clubs and groups for private parties, competitions, or play days. Contact us for more information or to make a reservation.

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Click here for: COURSE NOTES AND COMPETITION RULES, CLINIC REGISTRATION, or CHALLENGE ENTRY FORMS.

 



2011 - UHC IS OPEN FOR REGULAR WEEKEND USE BEGINNING JUNE 4th.

$35 per rider for daily Course use. Please call at least 24 hours ahead to let us know you're coming and for information and Course conditions. Stay tuned to our blog for latest news and details.
We also offer lessons by appointment ($70).

The Course is located 14 miles from the services of Three Forks. Be sure to arrive with plenty of fuel. DIRECTIONS
There is no cell reception at the ranch, but the ranch telephone can be used 406 285-3541.

You might want:

1.) Fly spray for you and your horse.
2.) Snacks/Lunch and drinks for breaks.
3.) Feed and water buckets if you plan to stay awhile.

There is running water on the Course, and hydrants, hoses, and a wash rack at the corrals. Pens and hitch rails are available, as well as cabins or camping. There is an outhouse at the Course entrance and bathroom in the office.

When you arrive, park and check in at the office before unloading. You will sign a risk acknowledgment form and pay the Course fee of $35 per rider. Tie your horses to your trailer in the parking lot and use it as your “base”. You may use the covered decks at the office or clubhouse for breaks or the shady picnic area on the Course.

The Course is designed as a backcountry Western trail riding challenge course. Expect to encounter downtimber, branches, trees, brambles, deep water, mud, weather (sun, heat, wind, rain), and possibly rattlesnakes and stinging insects. Appropriate clothing and tack should include a long sleeved shirt, hat to keep the sun off your face, and a saddle with a horn (if you plan to utilize the dragging portion, a rope is provided). We recommend riding with a halter on, or have the ability to tie your horse away from your trailer. The footing is soft and can be wet/muddy, so unshod horses are okay. We do not recommend using boots because of the thick mud.

Well behaved dogs are welcome if they stay with you at all times and do not fight with other dogs or wander to other groups on the course. NO DOGS ON THE COURSE DURING COMPETITIONS. You, your horses, and your dogs WILL come into contact with others. You assume and understand the risks of these encounters. (This could include contagious diseases, unspayed/neutered dogs, and misbehaving animals or people.) So far, everyone has been respectful and cooperative and this has been a really nice group of people and animals enjoying the Course. We do not see the need to regulate common sense.

Click here for COURSE NOTES AND COMPETITION RULES

Click here for ENTRY FORM

   
     
     
     
 
Montana Horses, Inc.

Kail Mantle and Renee Daniels-Mantle
9700 Clarkston Road Three Forks, MT 59752
(406)285-3541 or (888) 685-3697-toll free (406) 581-6501-cell (406)285-0918-fax
From outside the US, dial 001 406 285 3541

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