Ride the Ranch Riding pattern at home, film it and send it in. Open to all levels, £5 an entry, and you can enter as many times as you like.

Photo from the Western Equestrian Society
Photo: Western Equestrian Society

Welcome to the Ranch Riding Challenge: a way to show your skills from your own arena or yard, with no travel needed.

The challenge is open to all levels, and you can enter as many times as you like for £5 an entry.

How it works

1. Practise the pattern

Download the Ranch Riding Pattern and practise it. You can practise as often as you like before you film your entry.

Photo from the Western Equestrian Society
Photo: Western Equestrian Society

2. Film your round

When you are ready, film your ride from the start position. Make sure you and your horse are fully visible throughout the pattern.

3. Send it in and pay

Use the form at the foot of this page to upload your video and pay the £5 entry fee in one step. To enter more than once, fill in the form separately for each entry.

4. Judging

Entries will be judged by Bruce Lawrence. You will receive a personalised scoresheet by email once judging is complete.

5. Placings

Rosettes will be awarded to 6th place. Good luck!

Before you send your entry

  • Film your ride
  • Complete the combined entry and payment form
  • Pay £5 for each video entry

If you have questions, get in touch through the contact page.

We are looking forward to seeing your ranch riding in action.

Enter the challenge

Entries are no longer taken through this page. If you have a question, use the contact page.

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