Friends of the Equestrian Skills Course Spring Fling 5K Poker Ride/Run
Date and time
Location
Bear Creek Regional Park Equestrian Skills Course
1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80905Refund Policy
Description
Bikers, Runners, Horses and Hikers Welcome!
Join us at Bear Creek Regional Park for a great multi-user trail event! Bring the family, meet other trail users and have a great time enjoying one of our best parks at this unique non-speed event. All funds go toward building the Equestrian Skills Course. Please purchase category specific tickets here: https://2019springflingpoker5k.eventbrite.com.
How Does It Work?
Arrive between 9am and 12pm, giving yourself enough time to complete the course by 12pm. Each participant gets a scorecard to start. There are five checkpoints on the course at which you will draw a card. Adults will collect scores for a poker hand and kids will collect colors for a special prize category. Turn your hand in at the finish line. Prizes are given out for the high and low hands in each category. Prizes also for the youngest participant, oldest participant and furthest distance travelled to the event. You must be present at 12pm to win a prize!
This is a family-friendly, non-speed event (leashed dogs are welcome too). Anyone can win!
$15 in advance. $20 day of event. Registration day of event starts at 8:30am.
All funds go toward building the Equestrian Skills Course in Bear Creek Regional Park. Event is subject to trail conditions. Check Facebook or our website for latest updates the day before the event. All online purchasers will receive email notice in event of cancellation.
Parking: Norris-Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80905.
www.equestrianskillscourse.org
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfTheEquestrianSkillsPark/
Thanks to our partners: Adams Bank & Trust, Boulder Running Company, EquiLine, Norris-Penrose Event Center, Old Town Bike Shop and Village Inn!
FAQs
Can I bring my dog to the event?
Yes! Your well-behaved, LEASHED dog is welcome!
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Anyone is eligible to participate! Participants under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Kids will participate in a game collecting colors with most of 1 color cards for each of the age groups wins a prize.
What can I bring into the event?
Bring clothing appropriate for your category.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Email friendsequestrianskillscourse@gmail.com with any questions.
What's the refund policy?
Sorry. This is a fundraiser so there are no refunds.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Please bring your printed ticket (or e-ticket on your phone) to the event.
Can I update my registration information?
No.
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Yes.
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?
Yes.
Do I need a Coggins test or heatlh certificate for my horse?
No.
Are horse-drawn vehicles (carts/buggies/carriages/wagons) allowed?
The trails we use for event are 8-10-foot wide. Horse-drawn vehicles are permitted for this SPECIAL EVENT ONLY! Horse-drawn vehicles are prohibited on Bear Creek Regional Park trails all other days of the year.
Organized by
Friends of the Equestrian Skills Course is a 501c3 nonprofit corporataion. Our mission is to promote the education of equestrians and other trail users by developing and maintaining a public equestrian skills course.
The Equestrian Skills Course is located in Bear Creek Regional Park in Colorado Springs, Colo. This Skills Course provides a learning environment for equestrians. The course consists of various sets of obstacles based on realistic elements riders often find on the trails in the Colorado foothills and mountains. Each obstacle set has a minimum of three difficulty levels (beginner - green, intermediate - blue and advanced - black) to allow horses and riders of all ages and skill levels a place to improve their skills as they prepare for the trail. Signage and a multi-use regional trail through the area also provide an opportunity to educate other trail users how to interact with horses and riders on the trail. Equestrians can take this opportunity to gradually expose their horses to the mountain bikes, hikers, runners and dogs frequenting this trail. The trail also allows the opportunity for equestrians to share their horses with trail users who might not otherwise have the chance to see a horse up close.