Roebke's Run Horse Trials this weekend!

Ashley Randel & WRF Come Along Pond

In the mood to watch some daring eventing?  You're in luck!  Roebke's Run at Schweiss Stables in Hector, MN, is hosting their second CIC*/CIC** horse trials this Saturday and Sunday.  Not familiar with eventing divisions and the heights of the jumps at each level? Go here for more information.

Ride times for dressage (Saturday morning) and cross country (Saturday late-morning to afternoon) are posted here.  Stadium times (on Sunday) will be determined once cross-country is completed.

This horse trials will also feature the Adult Rider Team Challenge. Teams of 4 riders all at the same level (Beginner Novice, Novice, Training, Intermediate/Preliminary) will compete with other teams for ribbons and cash back.  The top teams gets 60% of the money pooled! Cheer on your favorite horse & rider teams.

Ronald Zabala-Goetschel on Master Boy

Last month's horse trials at Roebke's Run has 155 participants, including Ronald Zabala-Goetschel from Ecuador, who competed in the 2012 London Olympics and qualified for the upcoming Pan American Games. For more on the esteemed riders who participated in last month's horse trials, go here.

Nick Staples on Bound by Blood

Here are a few more photos of the nationally known Roebke's Run cross-country course. For more photos of Roebke's Run jumps, check out this gallery.

Have you always wanted your own cross country course?  Sunborn Stables in Chisago City is for sale and features a water complex as well as other jumps. Or, you could add in your own to any of the other hobby farms and equestrian facilities available at www.donavin.com.

Eventing at Roebke's Run This Weekend!

If eventing is more your thing, you'll be happy to know that Schweiss Stables is hosting their Roebke's Run Horse Trials CIC/CCI*/** this weekend! Divisions range from Starter level to CCI**. For more information on the heights of the jumps at each level and distinctions, go here. Though the trials start on Friday, much of the dressage and cross country will be Saturday, with show jumping on Sunday.  Here is the full schedule of ride times (by rider).

Take a look at this beautiful cross-country course offering Midwest-themed professional caliber obstacles! For more information about the course, see my previous post.

Nothing says the Midwest like corn jumps!

Ever wanted to jump a tree?!

The dressage rings at Roebke's Run

Photos from http://schweissstables.com/gallery.php

Getting inspired to build your own cross country course?  Look at horse properties and hobby farms for sale in the Twin Cities metro area at www.donavin.com or www.mnhorseproperties.com