SPHO Spring Fling 25/35 CTR
Saturday, April 8, 2006
Location: Myles Standish State Forest
Cranberry Road
Ride Manager: Carolyn Burgess,
email: Carolyn@doubleheartranch.com
Phone: 978-897-6624 (not the best
way to reach me as I’m never home, but if you call please leave a message
with a number and a time to call)
** There will be 2 Professional Photographers at this event!
Judges: Lindsay Robbins,
DMV (vet) and Elaine Mason (lay judge)
Entries: Open to all
equines 60 months and older (equines 48 to 60 months old can enter the 25 mile
ride, in accordance with ECTRA rules).
Juniors are not allowed to ride stallions and must have sponsors
according to ECTRA rules.
FEE: $60
for the 25 CTR, $65 for the 35 CTR.
Food: We will have dinner on Friday night,
breakfast on Saturday, snacks & drinks on trail, and lunch after the ride
on Saturday. Extra meals can be
purchased (see entry form).
Divisions: There will be one adult division and
one junior division for each distance (25 miles and 35 miles). Ribbons to a total of 10 adult placings and
all juniors will be placed. There will be a Champion and Reserve Champion over
all for each ride.
Scoring: Horses to be judged 100% on
condition. This will be decided solely
by the vet judge and lay judge. Arguing with either is grounds for
disqualification.
Trails
and times: There are two rides:
One will cover approximately 25 miles and the second is a 35 mile ride. The
trails are mostly dirt roads with some trails in the woods. The footing can
have some deep sand with a few hills. This ride would be a good first ride as
the footing is excellent and trails are mostly wide open roads. Time allowed for the 25 mile CTR will be 4
hours 10 minutes to 4 hours and 40 minutes. The time allowed for the 35 mile
CTR is 5 hours 55 minutes to 6 hours 25 minutes. The 35 mile riders will go out first at approximately 8 am, in
pairs or threes (depending on the number of entries). There will be a break after all of the 35’s have been sent
out. The 25’s will go out next, also in
either pairs or threes (depending on entries as well). Starting order will be prearranged so if you
want to ride with someone please indicate so on your ride entry form. Exact distance and time will be announced at
the pre-briefing, which will be held Friday evening after all of the vetting is
done, and after dinner.
Pre Ride Vetting: Vetting will be
done on Friday afternoon. There will be no Saturday morning vetting unless
prearranged with the ride manager.
Local riders can leave the grounds after vetting but must be back on
site no later than 7 am on Saturday, April 8, 2006.
Rules: These rides are being run in accordance with ECTRA
rules. It is your responsibility as a rider to know the rules. You can get a copy of the ECTRA rule book at
http://www.ectra.org.
Shoeing: A farrier may not be available. This ride may be
appropriate for barefoot horses. Please
contact me in advance if you are thinking of riding this barefoot for more
information about the trails.
Vaccinations and Medical Certificates: You must have a current Coggins certificate
and rabies vaccination certificate. I
would prefer to receive copies of both with the ride entry form, however I
understand that there are reasons that they can’t be sent at that time. You can fax them to me later at 419-735-1117 or bring it with you to the ride. I would like a copy for my records so if you
are bringing it to the ride, please bring a copy for me to keep. Massachusetts requires all out of state
equines to have a Coggin’s certificate that is no more than 6 months old. Please be aware of this before you
travel. It is your responsibility to
get any and all travel documents required by your state and the State of
Massachusetts, including, but not limited to health certificates.
Camping: Camping is
welcome in the field and pens may be put up. There is limited space in the
field so please do not park until you are directed to do so by ride staff. Please contact me if you plan to arrive
prior to Noon on Friday, April 7th.
There are not a lot of trees so picket lines are not feasible. There are no stalls available. Be prepared to take home your manure and
hay. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. NO EXCEPTIONS and
I’m serious about this. You will be asked to leave the ride if your dog
is found off a leash and there will be no refunds if you are asked to leave.
Directions to
Myles Standish:
Route 495 in Massachusetts to Exit 2 (route 58). Head north on route 58. In several miles, route 58 takes a left turn. Don’t turn on to route 58 but stay straight. You’ll start to see signs for Myles Standish State Forest. Turn right on to Cranberry Road. Follow the signs to the camp (we will have signage as soon as you get off of route 495. Please email if you need specific directions or are trying to estimate drive time to the ride location.
To get to route 495 in Massachusetts:
From Maine: Route 95 south through New Hampshire into Massachusetts, you
will pick up route 495 about 10 miles after crossing into Mass.
From New Hampshire: Route 93 south or route 3 south to route 495.
From Vermont: Can’t get there from here J. Route 91 south to either route 2 east or the
Mass Pike east (route 90).
From Rhode Island: Route 95 north or 195 north. Both will take you to 495.
From Connecticut: Depending on
where you are coming from, you can take 395 to 290 to the Mass Pike (route 90)
to 495. Or you can take 84 to the Mass
Pike (route 90) to 495, or route 91 to the Mass Pike (route 90) to 495.
SPHO Spring
Fling 25/35 CTR
April 8, 2006
Rider name:_____________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Phone#:_____________________email:_________________________
Age if jr:_______ Rookie?:__________Ectra member?______________
Horses name:__________________________________________Age:______
Sex:________Color:___________Breed:_________________________
Reg#:_________________________ Rookie horse?_____________
How many CTR miles have you completed? ______ Your horse?__________
I would like to ride with _______________________________________
Fees: $60 for the 25 CTR
$65 for the 35 CTR $_____________
Extra meals $10 (all
meals) qty___ X $10 = $_____________
Total $_____________
LIABILITY RELEASE
This release must be signed and returned with your
ride entry. No crossouts or additions are permitted.
In consideration for permission to enter and
participate in the SPHO Spring Fling
25/35 CTR ride, I do hereby for myself, my heirs and assigns, release and hold
harmless ride management, ride personnel, all property owners over whose land
the ride crosses, ECTRA, SPHO of Massachusetts and if applicable, AERC , their
agents, officers, servants, employees and officials, from all claims, demands,
actions and causes of action of any kind , for injury or death sustained by me
or my horse, and damage to my property, incurred during this ride, arising from
negligence or any other fault.
"Ride" includes from the time me and my horse leave our home
until the time that we arrive back at our home, as well as the actual
event. "Horse" means the
animal (s) I am riding, driving or have entered.
I understand that horseback riding is an inherently
dangerous activity and am aware that 1. the ride involves being in areas for
extended periods of time far from communications, transportation, medical and
veterinary assistance; 2. that these
areas have many natural and man-made hazards, which ride management cannot
anticipate, modify or eliminate; 3.
that both my own horse and those of other contestants can be excitable,
difficult to control and unpredictable, and can panic, bite, rear, kick,
strike, stumble or fall; 4. that as a
result of participating in the ride I or my horse may be injured, die, or my
property damaged.
I agree to take full responsibility for myself and
my horse; I recognize that the ride is a strenuous activity and I represent
that I and my horse are in adequate physical and mental condition to
participate, I recognize that my participation in the ride is voluntary. I consent to a drug test to be performed on
my horse.
Warning
- Under Massachusetts law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury
to, or death of, a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent
risks of equine activities, pursuant to section 2D of chapter 128 of the
General Laws.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE LIABILITY
RELEASE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Riders signature:____________________________________Date______
Horse Owner’s
signature:____________________________________Date_______
Parent or
guardian:___________________________________Date_______
(those under 18 must have a parent
or guardian sign)
Make checks payable to SPHO of Massachusetts and mail to:
Carolyn Burgess
c/o SPHO Spring Fling 25/35 CTR
269 Great Road
Maynard, MA 01754
We can also accept payment through PayPal to the email address membership@standardbredhorse.com.
There are no additional charges to pay through PayPal. If you pay by PayPal, you can fax your ride
entry to the fax number below. You can
also mail it as well, but please note on the ride entry that you paid with
PayPal and the email address that you sent it from. If you have any questions
call Carolyn Burgess @ 978-897-6624 or email: Carolyn@doubleheartranch.com
Please include a
copy of your current coggins and rabies certificate with your entry. If you will be getting your current Coggin’s
after you send the ride entry, please fax to me at 419-735-1117 or bring it with you to the ride.