Bayou Gulch Horse Trials

06/01/2026

STRUGGLE WITH SHOW JITTERS? WANT TO WORK ON YOUR MENTAL GAME? This clinic with Daniel Stewart will do just that! Daniel Stewart is coming to Platinum Farms in Franktown, CO June 20 & 21! All levels welcome!

Daniel Stewart is a former international team coach, mental-coaching consultant to many equestrian associations; has published four books on equestrian sport psychology, biomechanics and fitness; and is considered one of the worlds leading experts on equestrian sport psychology, athletics and performance… and he’s coming to teach us! His upbeat and empowering clinic and symposium is the perfect way for us to become more confident and courageous by learning how to
overcome fears, failures and frustrations. It’s also perfect for anyone who gets a bit nervous, experiences show jitters, struggles with mistakes or memories… or anyone who just wants to put a little more happy in their happy place!

Hosted by Bayou Gulch Open Space Initiative. Here are the details:
*Cost - $300 for 2 days or $175 for one - Please Zelle payment ASAP to [email protected] or through the PayPal link: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/AJDQAKJQB8F4G
*Beautiful Platinum Farm Facility Fee: $25

*Auditors - invite your friends, bring a chair - $40/day or $70 for 2
2 Scribes Needed each day - Audit for free by being a scribe for Daniel!

*Where - Platinum Farms, 985 N Bluff Drive, Franktown, CO
Parking - please slowly follow the driveway between the barn & house down to the field for trailer & auditor parking. Watch for horses, riders, dogs & deer!

Questions and to sign up: 303-638-0994 or [email protected]

05/11/2026

Bayou Gulch Horse Trials presented by MagnaWave will be offering Intro level this year! Coaching allowed! Check out all of the information here -

USEA Board Approves New Intro Level

05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to this incredible mom and to all of the ladies out there who have stood in the gap for someone, we see you!

05/07/2026

04/12/2026

Thank you to Stephen DeShryver of Iron Yeti Studios for this incredible gallery from the Poker Ride today! Stephen said they are his gift to all of you! Thank you Stephen, we love them!

Iron Yeti Photography,Bayou Gulch Poker Ride 4.11.26,

04/11/2026

Thank you to all of our sponsors this weekend who are making the Poker Ride Possible! We can't wait to see all the riders out enjoying Bayou Gulch Open Space!🏇🏻♥️♠️♣️♦️🏇😍

04/11/2026

Thank you to all of our sponsors this weekend who are making the Poker Ride Possible! We can't wait to see all the riders out enjoying Bayou Gulch Open Space!

04/11/2026

FAQ's for BG Poker Ride & Schooling!
++ Bring water for your horse!
++ Poker Riders, bring a chair for lunch
++Bring your Current Proof of Coggins & Vaccine
++No ride times for XC, just share, cooperate & watch out for other riders 😍
++For XC Schooling: Riders MUST wear boots with a heel, helmets and are highly encouraged to wear safety vests.
++For all events, we highly recommend boots with a heel & helmets
++Unfortunately water will not be open this early in the year
ALL RIDERS MUST SIGN USEA Waiver: https://useventing.com/safety-education/educational-activities/educational-activity-release-form

See you this weekend!!!

04/07/2026

Poker Ride & XC Schooling this coming weekend! The weather is going to be beautiful! Perfect to dust off the winter cobwebs and start the season of Eventing and Trail Riding!

Parking & Festivities in The Colorado Horse Park Eastern Complex - 1/2 mile east of 7375 Bayou Gulch Road, Parker, Colorado 80134 (north side of road, east end of white plank fence at crosswalk).

Saturday, Poker Ride! Poker Ride for all ages and shapes of saddles! Just a fun trail ride around BGOS, jumps optional! $50 per rider includes one hand and lunch, $30 for kids, $25 for extra hands, $20 for lunch!

**Bring your current Coggins and Vaccine Paperwork with you to be checked!**
830am Registration Table opens
930-1130am Riders out enjoying ride in BGOS collecting their hands
1130am All hands turned in
1130am-1230pm Lunch
1230 Winners announced!
1-3pm XC Schooling.

Sunday XC Schooling Starter-Novice, WATER not open yet
>$50 per horse
>Bring your current Coggins and Vaccine Paperwork with you!
>Registration Table open at 9am, XC Schooling 10am-3pm

Sign up and pay at: https://forms.gle/mbKLzKSpFZthwwEN9

Email [email protected] with any questions - we can't wait to see you out there!

04/03/2026

POKER TRAIL RIDE NEXT SATURDAY! Come join us Saturday April 11 for a FUNdraiser to support equestrian use at Bayou Gulch Open Space!

Parking & Festivities in The Colorado Horse Park Eastern Complex - 1/2 mile east of 7375 Bayou Gulch Road, Parker, Colorado 80134 (east end of white plank fence at crosswalk).

Poker Ride for all ages and shapes of saddles! Just a fun trail ride around BGOS, jumps optional! $50 per rider includes one hand and lunch, $30 for kids, $25 for extra hands, $20 for lunch!

**Bring your current Coggins and Vaccine Paperwork with you!**

830am Registration Table opens
930-1130am Riders out enjoying ride in BGOS collecting their hands
1130am All hands turned in
1130am-1230pm Lunch
1230 Winners announced!

Sign up and pay at: https://forms.gle/mbKLzKSpFZthwwEN9

Email [email protected] with any questions - we can't wait to see you out there!