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General Information:
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The ride will be held at the “Bridle Trail” at
Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane, VA (near
Paris, VA). The ride will be approximately 10
miles long over a mixed terrain (complete with
stream crossings).
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Trailer parking is ample; water and portable
rest room facilities will be available.
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Check-in will begin at approximately 8:00 AM.
Riders will be notified of their pre-assigned
starting times by email, or by phone if no email
is available.
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We request that small groups, who wish to ride
together, return their entry forms together.
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Junior riders (18 and under) must be accompanied
by an adult and wear an approved hard hat and
boots with heels.
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PLEASE leave ALL DOGS at home and please do not
bring horses to the registration area.
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Lunch meal will be provided to all participants.
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No Award Ceremony! – All awards will be
mailed to the prospective winners within the
next two weeks after the ride.
Judging
The course will consist of natural and man-made
obstacles. Horse and rider will be judged on ability
to negotiate these obstacles safely, as well as on
trail manners, general horsemanship, and ability to
complete the ride within the prescribed time. Note:
We adhere strictly to a 1 minute time limit for each
obstacle and will deduct points from rider’s score
for exceeding the time limit for the obstacle or the
total ride. Decision of the on-site judges is FINAL.
Prizes – (Will be mailed to each winner the week
after the ride and posted on the NHS website)
Up to six ribbons will be awarded in each breed and
age category. Breeds with less than five
participants will be included in the “Other
Registered” breed category.
Novice Horse and Novice Rider Categories – In order
to qualify for either Novice Horse or Novice Rider,
either you and/or your horse have competed in 3 or
less JPR’s (this includes JPR’s outside of the
Crystal Crown Series).
Grand Champion and Reserve Champion awards will be
given to the high point winners.
Registration/Fees
The fee for pre-registered entries is $40. All entries must
be postmarked no later than October 24th,
2009. Any entry after that date is on a space
available basis and the fee is $50. The ride is
limited to 125 riders; entries will be logged in by
postmark. If you are planning to ride in a group, we
request that all forms be submitted together.
Parking Fees
All vehicles will incur a $7 daily parking fee
assessed by Sky Meadows State Park to be paid at the
ride upon entering the park.
Substitution/Cancellations
It will be possible to
substitute the horse (with Coggins papers) or the
rider on the day of the ride due to extenuating
circumstances. However, you may not substitute both.
No refunds unless the ride is cancelled!
This ride will be held
rain or shine, but may be cancelled or rescheduled
if the weather or trail is considered hazardous.
Final notice of rescheduled or cancelled ride will
be posted by Saturday, November 1st, after 6:00 PM
via voice mail message at 703-754-4981 and can also
be found on-line by visiting the NHS web site at
www.nokesvillehorsesociety.org then clicking on
“Event Messages” from the menu.
Stallions
May be entered only with prior permission of the
Ride Committee.
Ride Contact and Email Address
For information please contact Ride Secretary,
Marlys Shoup at 703-754-4981 or email:
marlysshoup@comcast.net
Ride Goals and Safety:
