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Robin Moreland Memorial Ranch Series

Western equestrian rider on horse in an arena.

The Black Hawk College Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) Western Equestrian Team is excited to host the Robin Moreland Memorial Ranch Series on Saturday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 15 in the Ag Arena at the East Campus.

Please note –

  • Early arrival is Friday after 4 p.m.
  • Trail course set for schooling Friday at 6 p.m.
  • Arena opens Saturday at 6 a.m.
  • Arena closes Saturday at 8:30 a.m. to drag and reset the course.
  • Start time is 9 a.m.

Hi Point Buckles

Awarded to the highest point earner in each division – Novice, Walk/Trot, Youth, Adult and Select. Exhibitors must attend both shows to be eligible.

Special Events

  • Team Ranch Riding – Oct. 18 – $25

Partners will be drawn at random.
Rider 1 will ride the first half of the pattern on their own horse.
Rider 2 will ride the second half of the pattern on their own horse.
The highest-scoring team wins the class.

  • Ranch Challenge – Nov. 15 – $25

Exhibitors will compete in the Ranch Confirmation and Working Western Rail, staying in the arena while tacking for the riding portion.
Prize goes to the first person mounted.

Details

  • Novice classes – Intended for riders who have competed in ranch events for less than one year.
  • Heel-O-Matic Heading – Each contestant gets three loops to accumulate the most points. High point ropers may participate in a rope-off.
  • Haul-in fee – $20 per horse. Haul-in fee waived for stalled horses.
  • Stalls – $45. Must reserve online. One bag of shavings included. Additional shavings – $8 per bag.
  • All events are open to the public.

For more information, contact Rebekah Irish at 309-854-1838 or irishr@bhc.edu.

Head shot of robin morelandAbout the Robin Moreland Memorial Ranch Series

The series is a fundraiser for the IHSA Western Equestrian Team with a portion of the proceeds going to the Robin Moreland Endowed Equine Scholarship.

Robin managed the BHC barn and horse herd for many years. She was a knowledgeable horsewoman who modeled strength and kindness while educating and developing students in the equestrian program.

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