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See attached flyer regarding Raccoon Valley Hunter Pace event on Sunday, October 16th!  Contact Molly Severn if questions:  mollylouisefoley@gmail.com

Raccoon Valley Pony Club

proudly presents a Hunter Pace, Sunday Oct. 16, 2022

To Benefit the Raccoon Valley Pony Club

COME FOR A FUN RIDE JUMPING NOT REQUIRED

What: A hunter pace consists of a rider or group of riders negotiating an outside course with optional obstacles and jumps. The goal is to come as close to the optimal time as possible. Optional jumps are various heights for all levels and obstacles may include banks, ditches, and water. Ribbons to 3 places.

When: Sunday, October 16, 2022, from 10:00AM with last riders out on course by 1:00PM, awards to follow. Bring this signed entry on the day of the Hunter Pace or sign-up when you arrive. In case of bad weather or footing, Sunday, October 30 will be the alternate date.

Location: Skunk River Equestrian Center, 17830 550th Ave, Ames, Iowa 50010.

4 Levels each for JR (16 + under) and SR:   WALK: only   SLOW: Walk-Trot  MEDIUM: Trot-Canter  FAST: Canter-Gallop 

Price: $30 per horse/rider combination, or $50 for unlimited rounds until 1pm. Pony Club members: $20 per horse/rider combination, or $35 for unlimited rounds. Trailer-in fee: $10. Checks are payable to RVPC. 

Safety requirements: Helmets are required for all riders. Vests are required for those taking jumps and strongly recommended for all. Riders need to scan/email or show a current Coggins and a signed registration release (below) before mounting. 

*Check https://raccoonvalley.ponyclub.org  for weather cancellations or contact information if there are questions 

Name___________________________________ E-mail_______________________________________ 

Address_______________________________________ City____________________ Zip____________ 

Horse__________________________________________ 

Total enclosed $___________ 

I enter all classes at my own risk, pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 673. I understand that this is a high-risk sport and that I am participating at my own risk. I hereby assume this risk and further do hereby release and hold harmless the Organizers, the Land Owners, and all volunteers from all liability or negligence resulting in accidents, damage, injury or illness to myself and to my property, including the horse which I will compete at this event. A parent/legal guardian must sign for riders under 18. 

Signature­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Required__________________________________________________________

Could you add something about saving the date for the annual meeting with Gail Hoff as the speaker?

Also, members can start renewing in October!

Also, scores could be submitted for year end awards and Rider recognition.

I want to let you know the Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association is working again on our Laura Graves Symposium, which was delayed nearly two years due to Covid. It's scheduled for May 20-21, 2023 in Madison, WI at the Alliant Energy Center.

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