Events

Open to the Public – No Admission Charge for Daytime Events

All daytime activities at the Parade Ground/Competition Field are free and open to the public.

Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs, pop-up tents, and outside food to enjoy throughout the day.

(For the safety and comfort of all attendees, pets and alcohol are not permitted.)

Schedule of Competition Events

WEDNESDAY - September 16

1:00 p.m. – Harry Chamberlin Military Horsemanship Competition

(Skill of rider at military equitation as prescribed by U.S. Cavalry training manuals.)

4:00 p.m. – Major Howze Team Mobility Competition

(Teams ride over a set distance to test mobility; engage targets at end of course.)

THURSDAY - September 17

9:00 a.m. – Ray Thomas Combat Horsemanship Competition                

 (Horse and rider equipped for combat perform tests in front of judge.)  

1:00 p.m. – Mounted Saber Competition                    

(Timed event, including engagement of targets and negotiation of obstacles.)

FRIDAY - September 18

9:00 a.m. – William Steinkraus Military Field Jumping   

(Skill at negotiating jumps and obstacles over a prescribed course.)

1:00 p.m. – Paul Scholtz Mounted Pistol Competition       

(Timed event, including engagement of targets and negotiation of obstacles.)

SATURDAY - September 19

9:00 a.m. – Wheeled Competition

(Wagons or military equipment pulled by horses/mules through an obstacle course.)

10:00 a.m. – Combat Mission Event

1:00 p.m. – Bolté Cup Competition                                      

(Level 3 riders and past champions compete for coveted Bolté Cup.)

2:30 p.m. – Pass In Review                                                    

 (All riders organize for a Pass in Review to end the competition.)

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