SAVE THE DATE! Our popular Judged Trail Ride will be held on Sunday, November 19th at the farm Open to horses and riders of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Try your skill along a marked trail with 10-15 obstacles in the fields and woods bordering the rescue and the Sassafras River. Tackle the trail with friends in groups of 3-5 riders. Riders receive a score of 0-10 points for each obstacle. Certain obstacles will have a higher degree of difficulty and will be worth double points. Obstacle judges will explain each obstacle as you arrive. Horses will be judged on calm successful completion of each obstacle. Simply attempting an obstacle will be given a “1”- Bypassing an obstacle will be given a “0”. In the event of a tie, tie will be broken by the rider with the higher scores at the double pointed obstacles. Ride is NOT timed. First group goes out at 10:00 AM, last at 1:00 PM– groups go out every 20 minutes. Please arrive and be ready to ride any time between 10:00 AM-1:00 PM. Ribbons 1st-6th for the top placings in each division. You may enter three divisions that you are eligible for- your first ride will be judged and that score will be used for placings in each division entered. Divisions: Junior Rider (under 18), Young Adult Rider (18-30), Adult Rider (31-60) Older & Wiser ( 61 & up), Green Horse (any horse or pony 5 yrs & under or TBs less than 1 year off the track), Thoroughbred, Non Thoroughbred, Adopted (Any breed, bring proof of adoption), MAHR Grad, English Tack, Western/Aussie/Other Tack. This promises to be a FUN day, with ribbons 1st-6th and free refreshments. Overall High Point and Reserve High Point ribbon for the horse/rider with the best score of the day. Negative Coggins within one year required. Securely fastened ASTM-SEI Helmets and Proper Footwear MANDATORY- NO EXCEPTIONS. Fee $50- for up to three divisions. PRE-ENTRIES ONLY, signed entry form, COVID-19 Waiver, Coggins, and payment must be submitted by Saturday 11/18 at 6:00 PM. Email bev@midatlantichorserescue.org Call for more info 610-405-0607. Click on the link for an entry form and prize list: MAHRTrailride2023
