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Cross Country Course

Missoula Equestrian Park’s cross country course includes Smurf, Pre-Novice, Novice and Training levels. The course was professionally designed and built by Steve Buckman of British Columbia. Steve is a USEF ‘R’ and a FEI ‘C’ Course Designer. His work can be seen throughout western Canada and the US.

Course Elements ~ Click on the level to view a map:

• The Smurf course has 8 jumps, up to 18” in height, with White numbers on Purple background. Course distance is 1100 meters & optimum time is 5 min 30 sec.
       Smurf Jumps Slide Show
  
  
• The Pre-Novice course has 15 jumps, up to 2’7”, with Black numbers on Yellow background. Course distance is 1600 meters & optimum time is 4 min 56 sec.
       Pre-Novice Jumps Slide Show
  
  
• The Novice course has 16 jumps (18 efforts), up to 2’11”, with Black numbers on White background. Course distance is 1600 meters & optimum time is 4 min.
       Novice Jumps Slide Show
  
  
• The Training level course has 19 jumps (26 efforts), up to 3’3”, with White numbers on Black background. Course distance is 2205 meters & optimum time is 4 min 54 sec.
       Training Jumps Slide Show
  

The Park hosts 3 Flying Colors Mini Events each year. These one day events include dressage, cross country and stadium jumping. Mini-Event

Riders using the course must wear a ASTM approved helmet and have at least one other rider present with a cell phone. Protective vests are highly recommended. In accordance to USEF rules, the course will be closed prior to cross country events. Riders who are not participating in a show/clinic, must be either be Park members or fill out a Day Pass.

Use of the course is $10 per day for members, or  $20 for non members ($10 course fee plus the $10 day pass).   Annual unlimited cross country course fee is $50.00 in addition to a membership fee (membership fee is $50.00 before April 1st, otherwise $60.00 after april 1st). Fees can be dropped in the drop box or mailed to MHC PO Box 3841 Msla MT 59806. Marked and unmarked hazards exist. Please stay on designated trails.

For a day pass form or membership form, click the forms button on the left of this page. These forms will also be available next to the drop box on the north side of the ditch on the main entrance road.