In 2007, we will not be holding the Ride & Shine Hunter Pace. Instead, Trumbull Mountain Stables will offer a clinic weekend for the benefit of Ride & Shine. Please join us! We'll come back to the pace again the following year in 2008.
All proceeds
go to benefit the
Ride and Shine Special Equestrians, Inc.
Shaftsbury, VT
For information
or a flyer call or email Bethany Perron at
802-375-6353 or hunterpace@rutins.com
or visit our web site at:
http://www.rutins.com/hunterpace/
(you are here)
For directions
and a map to
Trumbull Mountain Stables, see
http://www.rutins.com/hunterpace/map.html
To print out
more entry blanks,
see
http://www.rutins.com/hunterpace/entry.html
If you're under
18, make sure your parent or legal guardian signs your entry form too.
(Signatures of your trainer or other people are not acceptable.)
To check the
list of start
times, see
http://www.rutins.com/hunterpace/starttimes.html
To add yourself
to our mailing list, see
http://www.rutins.com/hunterpace/addtolist.html
Competitors ride in teams of 2-4 riders over a marked course of about 6-7 miles. The course includes woodland trails, open fields, a stream, and dirt roads, with 25-30 natural jumps. Height of most jumps is 2' to 2'6", all have go-arounds. Jumping is entirely optional. The course is to be ridden as if it were a trail ride, choosing the gaits and speed appropriate to the terrain and wishes of the team members. Excessive speed is strongly discouraged.
Riders enter as teams of 2-4 riders, as follows:
Division A - for those wishing to ride competitively,
Division B - for those wishing to ride less competitively.
Division C - for those wishing to ride leisurely.
NOTE: No-one may ride alone. For singles in need of a team, we may be able to help.
NOTE: Riders under age 14 should be accompanied by a rider age 16 or over.
10 AM - Div. A teams start
11 AM - Div. B teams approx. start time
2 PM - approximate time of Awards
3 PM – Div C teams start
5 PM – Benefit Barbeque Dinner
Teams start at 3 or 4-minute intervals according to assigned start times.
To verify start times, teams should check The Pace web site or call a few days ahead. Requests for start times will be honored if possible.
The Elapsed Time on the course is recorded for each team. Time is taken from the start of the first team member to the finish of the last team member.
In Division A, all members of a team must complete the course to receive a score. The winner is the team whose elapsed time is closest to a pre-set, undisclosed "Optimum Time".
In Division B, the winner is the team whose elapsed time is closest to the Average Elapsed Time of all teams in that Division, as calculated at the end of the Pace.
Trophy and 10 ribbons in Divisions A, B.
Division C will not be scored.
The Pace will be limited to 40 teams. Any further entries will be put on a waiting list and notified immediately if there is a cancellation.
NOTE: If a team must cancel, please notify Bethany Perron (802-375-6353) right away so that a team on the waiting list can be accepted.
CHECKPOINT: There may be a mandatory 3-minute hold in middle of the course. Horses may be held longer if deemed necessary.
OVERTAKING TEAMS have the right-of-way, within the limits of courtesy and good sportsmanship.
ASTM APPROVED HEADGEAR must be worn by all riders when mounted.
HORSES THAT KICK must wear red ribbons in their tails.
STATE LAW REQUIRES a current Coggins Test on all horses that come from out of state.
ENTRY FEE: $30.00 per rider
Make checks payable to: Ride & Shine Special Equestrians, Inc.
LATE ENTRY FEE: $35.00, please call to make sure there's still room.
BENEFIT BUFFET DINNER: $15.00 per person.
ENTRY FORM: Each rider must fill out and sign their own entry form, not just one for the whole team. For riders under age 18, a parent or legal guardian (not trainers or others) must also sign.
ENTRY FORM AND FEE MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND BY:
Bethany Perron
Family Hunter Pace
1214 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
Only paid-up entries will be accepted.
NOTE: No start time or team changes after the deadline unless really necessary.
FOR INFORMATION: browse this site or call Bethany Perron, 802-375-6353.
COURTESY: Riders are requested to respect the property over which the course is laid. Please, no littering or other abuses.
PINNIES should be treated with care and must be returned at the completion of ride.
WATER will be available on the grounds.
FOOD & DRINK is available for purchase throughout the day. Bagel breakfast, cookout lunch, benefit dinner.
Web site design by P. Rutins.