Judged Pleasure Trail Ride

The September 5th ride has been cancelled.

When:                  Registration Starts 8 AM  - (Last riders will leave camp NO later than 10:15AM)

Where: Crooked Creek Horse Park Ford City, PA

Access is quite easy. We are hoping you will join us!

Entry Fee: $18.00 Pre-Registration

                    $20.00 Day of Ride

Pre-registration greatly appreciated. 

               Mail to:    Hannah Rush

                         369 Bagdad Road

                         Leechburg, PA 15656

Make Checks Payable to: F.A.H.A

(No Shows are Non-Refundable)

MEMBERS - PRIMITIVE CAMPING: FREE  -  ELECTRIC $5.00 Per Night

NON-MEMBERS - ELECTRIC/WATER HOOKUP: $15.00 - STALL: $10.00 Per Day

Refreshments will be available on the grounds.

Parking: Large Open Fields / Barns

Special: We are going to ATTEMPT to give you your scores before you leave

 AWARDS BASED ON TOTAL POINTS SCORED FOR 10 OBSTACLES

Ribbons 1 - 5th place

    RIDE DESCRIPTION

1.        Estimated distance is approx. 5 mile loop

2.        No Public Road Riding – Wooded trails and fields

3.        Terrain is mixed with some hilly areas

4.        Obstacles – There will be 8 - 10 natural, working and maybe the unexpected

5.        Ride Schedule: Sign-in Starts at 8:00 AM

                          Horses will be starting between 9 AM – 10 AM

6.     Information: Call 724-845-9258 (Hannah)

Please note: Although this is a rain or shine event, we reserve the right to cancel in case of severe inclement weather.

RULES

1. Horse and rider must register as a team. Switching on ride day cannot be accommodated.
2. Every rider must sign a waiver form
3. To qualify for breed awards registration papers, tattoos or freeze brand must be seen unless the horse has previously participated
4. If your birthday occurs after the start of the yearly series, please continue in the same age division for the entire year
5. All dogs must be on a leash and kept away from the food area
6. No horseplay, running or racing in parking or barn areas
7. Use of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances prohibited
8. Littering will be not tolerated
9. Horses will be dispatched 10 – 15 minute intervals, according to their arrival. NOTE: Once you start you do not have to stay in a group. Spread out for comfort. This prevents the snowball effect at obstacles.
10. The last departure will be at 10:15 AM. All Horses must be on the trail by then.
11. Safe riding practices are required:
    1. All rides must use saddles – No bareback riding or bareback pads
    2. All rides must wear long pants and boots or high topped shoes
    3. Peewee riders must wear helmets – Juniors at parental discretion
12. Peewees and Juniors must be accompanied by an adult
13. Excessive speed will be penalized, take your time on trail.
14. Judges will take your safety habits into consideration (Loose saddle, dangling straps, etc) We will have a dismount / remount situation.
15. You may talk or sing to your horse as a working partner, coaxing and reprimanding will be penalized
16. No more than THREE attempts at each obstacle unless the judge signals otherwise. No score will be given if you dismount and walk your horse through.
17. No ponying another horse through an obstacle
18. No double riding
19. All riders must display their entry numbers to the judges
20. Any rider caught removing or changing trail will be disqualified
21. All Judges decisions are final
22. Crops and spurs are allowed. However, Judges shall not score horses requiring them higher than 9.7 for each obstacle. The ride should be a pleasurable event for both rider and horse.

 ***PLEASE BRING A SELF ADDRESS ENVELOPE TO RECEIVE SCORES BY MAIL***

If you must leave the ride early – You are responsible for collecting any awards you may win. Please have arrangements made with another rider to take them home for you or pick them up at the next event. All awards must be picked up by the final event at the end of the year.

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT EVERYONE RIDING WEAR A SAFETY HELMET!

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