Parker Trail Riders - Gilchrist Indoor WINTER Series
Gymkhana
2024/2025
GYMKHANA
Winter Buckle Series
Douglas County
Fairgrounds Arena
500 Fairgrounds Rd,
Castle Rock, CO 80104
November through March
Age Group and Jackpot Classes Can Register Online!
Show Dates
Gymkhana Shows
- 11/2 (Sat)
- 12/15 (Sun)
- 1/19 (Sun)
- 2/1 (Sat)
- 3/9 (Sun)
We are going to keep the fun rolling right through the ugly winter months with a super-fun winter indoor gymkhana series!! This year we will be at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
Events
The courses are designed to challenge participants in various ways, testing their ability to control their horses at high speeds, navigate tight turns, and execute maneuvers.
Polebending
Keyhole
Flags
Barrels
In-Line Barrels
Age Divisions
Leadline
Novice Jr (18 and Under)
Novice Sr (19+)
Junior Jockeys (10 and Under)
13 and Under
14 - 18
19 - 39
40+
Open/Pro
Jackpot
(as of 11/1/2023)
Show Info
Office Open: 9:45 am
Show Start: 11:00 am
AGE GROUPS
Members: $12/class
Non- Members: $15/class
ADDITIONAL FEES
$10 office fee for not pre-registering.
Max out fee $200 members and their children.
JACKPOT
Entry Fee $15 per class.
Non-member $10 office fee
$10 fee for anyone who doesn’t pre-register.
No family max out for Jackpot.
Location
Douglas County
Fairgrounds Arena
500 Fairgrounds Rd, Castle Rock, CO 80104
RULES
*Junior Jockey and Novice classes:
- Cannot cross-enter into Jackpot or age division classes on the same horse.
- Different horse/rider combinations are allowed. (ex. 1 horse for novice, another horse for age group, and another for jackpot).
- Time restrictions apply to Junior Jockey and Novice Classes*.
*Daily High Point:
- Champion and Reserve awards for each division.
*End-of-Series:
- Points will be calculated by RIDER only. (Rider can earn daily high point on more than 1 horse).
- If rider is competing on more than 1 horse, points for the end of the series will be calculated based on horse that receives the highest daily point in a particular division. (Novice classes will get points for novice class, age group will get points for age group. If 2 horses in novice/age group/jackpot for the day, highest points will be awarded for end of series.)
- Divisions are Junior Jockeys, Novice, Age Group, and Jackpot
- Highest points win, no dropped shows.
*Jackpot
- Jackpot Entry Fees are cash only, not included in the daily max out
- Times for Jackpot and Age group will be rolled unless declared prior to show start.
- Professional Riders cannot enter the age group division and must compete in Jackpot classes.
*Class Fees:
- Entry Fee $12 per class for members. $15 per class for non-members. Payments can be made for these classes by cash, check, or PayPal at the show. All fees must be paid prior to the show. Scratched classes will only be refunded if done prior to that class start.
- $200 per household max out (does not apply to Jackpot)
- Jackpot Classes are $15 per event (cash only)
*Office Fees:
- $10 per household or per individual (waived if pre-registered)
*Attire/Tack:
- Helmets are required for anyone under the age of 18. All riders are encouraged to wear a helmet.
- Heeled boots are required for all participants.
- Tack for horses should be Western tack (horses must have a pad, saddle, and bridle/halter for Leadline).
- Whips/Crops are permitted (Show chairs reserve the right to determine excessive use, which can be cause for DQ).
*Show chairs have the right to reclassify any competitor depending on performance (time restriction), and make any and all necessary changes to ensure fair competition. All show chair decisions are FINAL.
- If a participant is moved up from Junior Jockey/ Novice classes (too fast to compete in that division) to Age Group, points will be awarded based on time placing in the age group division.
