1. Blaze’s Ride to the Rescue Challenge

2. Challenge mission
The goal of our event is to promote the adoption of rescue horses to the equine- loving public, while raising funds to care for those horses still waiting for their forever homes. We also showcase the talent of local equine professionals, demonstrating that rescued horses can be trained in a variety of disciplines to become the ultimate riding partner. We feature trainers who utilize humane training techniques and the principles of natural horsemanship.

3. Facility & Venue Criteria: Indoor Arena Budget-Friendly
Restrooms
Concession Stand
Vendor Booth Space
Stalls for horses
Budget-Friendly
Centrally Located

4. Sponsoring Packages from $250 to $5,000, features include:
Vendor booths included
Banners in arena
Advertising on website
VIP Seating
Event program advertising
Banquet tickets
Vendor Booth Space
Collection of Items for Silent Auction & Raffle

5. Selecting Trainers Application Process $100 Entry Fee Reference Check
Natural/Humane Method of training
Youth Division
Ages 12-19
Adult Division
Ages 19+

6. Horse Selection Up to 25 horses selected Halter broke/Broke to Lead
Physical Examination Passed
3 years old and up
Trainers draw a number and get to choose their horse from the selected group. The trainers have a chance to meet the horses before selection, this ensures the trainers have had a chance to make a connection and the duo will work well together.

7. Pick-Up Day
Each year we host our pick-up day where all the trainers from both youth and adult divisions come together and meet the selected group of horses. We provide lunch and endless entertainment. It’s a great opportunity to get to know your trainers and their families. This is the day the trainers get to pick their horse. We strongly believe in trainers choosing their own horse because of the connection required when it comes to the training these horses.

8. Spring Trail Ride
Every spring our rescue hosts an annual trail ride a month before competition. Our trainers are required to attend and potential adopters are invited out to meet the horses and get a sneak peek of the training. The public brings their horses and we all get together for a mass trail ride with lunch provided. The trainers are introduced and professional pictures are taken of the training teams. By this point, horses have already started to gain a following and potential adopters anticipate seeing the horse.

9. Competition Desensitizing/Calmness of horse Body Condition
Trainers are allotted a 10 minute time frame to perform, they are judged based on the following criteria:
Desensitizing/Calmness of horse
Willingness to perform (horse)
Performance of Trainer
Creativity of Exhibit
Originality of Exhibit
Softness of Trainer
One Handed Reining
Obstacles
Body Condition
Mounting/Dismounting
Leading at a walk/trot
Picking up feet
Walk/Trot/Lope while riding
Right/Left side pass
Flying Lead Change (right/left)
Stopping
Backing

10. Adoption
The horses are adopted out through a silent auction to the highest pre-approved bidder. Potential adopters must already have an application filled out and contract signed before adoption occurs. Bids are started at $800. The silent auctions begins as the first horse performs.
Adopter with Tulsa – Challenge 2014
Adopter with Twister – Challenge 2014
Adopter with Boardwalk – Challenge 2016