Paces & Chases
Explore the thrill of the ride with Bucks County Horse Park’s Hunter Paces and Chases! Trails typically span 4–6 miles, carefully adjusted to suit footing conditions for safety and enjoyment. Riders traverse not only the Park’s beautiful property but also the many acres of private easements we are fortunate to access, offering a mix of scenic vistas, challenging terrain, and a true taste of countryside riding. Whether you’re chasing time, testing your skills, or just enjoying the trails with friends, there’s a pace or chase for every horse-and-rider team!
Registration for all paces & chases is onsite at the horse park the day of the event
Upcoming Paces & Chases
Memorial Day Hunter Pace
Join us for a fun and scenic Hunter Pace honoring those who have given their lives for our country. Ride solo or as a team of 3-4 and enjoy a relaxed day on the trails at a traditional hunting pace.
Riders are pinned in four divisions – Open, Member, Junior and North of 40 - with winners determined by who finishes closest to the optimum time.
Registration opens onsite at 8:30 AM, with riders going out from 9:00 AM to Noon, so grab your friends, saddle up, and enjoy a great day of riding!
May 25, 2026
Spring Paper Chase
A twist on our hunter paces - riders will earn points by answering questions, spotting hidden objects, and correctly following clues placed along the trail. The highest point totals take the top ribbons, with ride time used as a tiebreaker.
Check-in begins on site at 8:30 AM, and riders can head out on course anytime between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Gather your teammates, sharpen your sleuthing skills, and get ready for a trail ride filled with clues, challenges, and plenty of fun!
june 13, 2026
Judged Trail Ride
Hit the trails for our Judged Trail Ride, designed to test the partnership between horse and rider. Along the way, you’ll encounter a series of fun and challenging obstacle stations where judges score each rider on skill, control, and overall performance.
Past obstacles have included favorites like a tire stand, branch drag, pool noodle maze, and even horseback broom hockey, keeping the ride entertaining for both competitors and spectators.
At the end of the day, the highest scoring riders across all divisions will go head-to-head for Champion and Reserve Champion honors—each earning a cash prize!
It’s the perfect mix of trail riding, horsemanship, and a little friendly competition—so saddle up and see how your partnership stacks up! Registration opens onsite at 8:30 AM, with riders going out from 9:00 AM to Noon. Riders are judged and placed individually, but can go out in small groups.
september 19, 2026
Annual Pink Ribbon Ride
Riders, walkers, horses, drivers, and dogs will be Pinked Out in October for the Annual Pink Ribbon Ride!
This fundraiser is hosted by the Bucks County Horse Park to benefit the Pink Ribbon Fund. The Pink Ribbon Fund is managed by the Cancer Center of Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Their mission is to help the families and patients facing this terrible disease lessen their burden by way of personal grants for whatever they may need - medicine, therapy, groceries, etc. Over the last two decades, it has been a huge success with participants riding, walking, and running to help women whose lives are devastated by breast cancer. The Pink Ribbon Ride can be enjoyed as a 3-4 mile trail ride, where you set your own pace and enjoy the ride, or a 1 mile trail for walkers, joggers, and canine participants. Entry fees, along with other fund raising efforts, will be donated to the Pink Ribbon Fund managed by the Cancer Center of Lehigh Valley Health Network. Total funds raised by this event since its inception are over $144,000.
October 3, 2026
Registration Information:
You may pre-register or register on-site. Pre-registrations are guaranteed event swag!
Haunted Hooves Paper Chase
Get ready for a slightly spooky twist on your favorite trail ride! Our Spooky Hunter Pace takes riders through 4–6 miles of scenic trails, sprinkled with a few surprises along the way. Test your horsemanship with fun-themed trivia questions at designated stations—answer correctly to earn bonus points! Come dressed in your most creative equestrian-appropriate costume and compete for prizes in our costume contest. Whether you’re out for a friendly ride, the thrill of a challenge, or a little Halloween fun, this event promises laughter, excitement, and a touch of spooky magic for horse and rider alike!
Costumes will be judged by our starter and registration crew. You are welcome to come for judging and change before starting your pace or to ride in your costume.
october 31, 2026
Friendsgiving Hunter Pace
Join us for a casual hunter pace, kicking off the season of gratitude and camaraderie. Bring a donation for our Friendsgiving Food Drive at registration—every contribution helps those in need and can earn you a $5 discount on your entry fee. Celebrate the season of gratitude with great friends, great horses, and a ride that gives back!