05/29/2026
Attention everyone with horses!! Have you been wanting to go do something fun with your horses, but don’t have a ton of money for entry fees and overnights? Are you concerned about attending events that require high levels of competition and stress you out? Is your horse not rideable for some reason? Do you need to work on desensitization? Do you have a new/young/skittish horse you need to haul places and do things with?
WE HAVE THE ACTIVITY FOR YOU!!!!
Dragonfly Equestrian is bringing in Obstacle Fun Days! These are days where you can pay a single low fee to get in on our huge 150x250 arena (and the area around it!) and try taking your horse through obstacles. MOST OBSTACLES can be ON FOOT as well as ridden.
This is an un-timed and self-paced event, not a competition. You are not required to attend a clinic. You do not have to set a specific entry time. You can try each obstacle as many times as you want! (We do ask that you take turns!) Some days will have a professional photographed on scene, and you'll be able to get photos of yourself! (Fee dependent on photographer!)
Training sticks and flags are permitted.
There’s no specific tack or dress code (other than please wear clothing, and NO OPEN TOED SHOES!) – we don’t even expect you to have a saddle! Just show up, register, sign the waiver, and receive your tracking sheet….we will do these throughout the summer, so you can keep track of how you and your horse are progressing! For full day challenges, there will be full concessions including lunch availability. For weekday evening sessions, there will be half concessions available with drinks, snacks and candy to keep you powered up!
The space is limited to 30 riders at any one time – and you have two options:
1) Contact the barn and pre-pay for a guaranteed 4 hr slot (am/pm option on full days)
2) Show up and hang out until a space opens up! You may still unload your horses and walk them around the arena perimeter, or tie them to your trailer so they can watch!
Special bonus – if you manage to get at least one level of every obstacle throughout the year, you will be invited to one of the winter night time glow rides for FREE! (Yes, that is riding in the dark, in the snow, through LED lights everywhere!)
The cost is $40 PER RIDER (bring as many horses as you like!), and trainers are welcome to bring a whole string if you want!
Scheduled days are:
Saturday June 13th 8am-4pm
Thursday June 18th 4pm-9pm
Sunday July 5th 8am-4pm
Wednesday July 8th 4pm-9pm
Sunday July 26th 8am-4pm
Thursday August 13th 4pm-9pm
Wednesday August 26th 4pm-9pm
Message the page or text 612-240-1269 for pre-registration! Registration fee is refundable until two weeks before class. After that time, it becomes non-refundable, but may be transferred to a different person.
Rules for all events:
• No dogs allowed – except ours or by pre-received permission!
• If your horse is a kicker, please put a red ribbon in their tail so other riders know to stay clear. BLUE RIBBONS FOR STALLIONS PLEASE.
• Helmets are HIGHLY suggested.
• Each rider may have ONE ground helper present with them on an obstacle. Ground helpers must sign a liability form.
• Photos and videos must be taken from OUTSIDE the arena! We will not limit you from getting vids of your fun, but for safety reasons we cannot have excessive folks inside the arena. Photographers may spend no more than 10 mins along the fence, and must move immediately if requested by a participant or staff member.
• We understand that you may need to work on an obstacle multiple times. If your horse is having issues with an obstacle, get to the first level you can on that obstacle and then STOP. Reward your horse by taking a break and move along to let someone else try it. You can always come back later.
• Horses under control MUST yield to horses that are spooking or concerned. The rookie rider/horse ALWAYS has the right-of-way.
• Space yourselves out. More than three incidents of crowding other riders, failing to keep your horse under control, kicking out at other horses, or behavior deemed dangerous by referees may result in you being asked to leave.
• If red flags come out and/or a siren sounds, everyone must dismount their horse and remain where they are. This is a signal that there is an incident, and may involve a temporary halting of all activities. This can include anything from a loose horse to a rider or spectator medical emergency. Remain where you are until referees or staff advise you where to go.
• You may only wear ONE earbud if you are riding with music. This is so you can hear if there is another horse coming up behind you or an emergency of some sort. We will likely have music on site, as this is something horses need to get used to.
Any questions, contact us! I can't wait to see you all!
