Unicorn Hunt
Endurance Ride
100/50/25 -
50/25 September 2, 2007
The 100 Mile Ride Will Be Offered Only If We
Have Sufficient Pre-Entries
AERC Sanctioned – TERA Sponsored
IF YOU CAN’T RIDE THE RIDE, PLEASE VOLUNTEER!
Endurance riding is an athletic event for both horse and rider in which the first goal is to complete the marked trail; the second goal is to ride this trail as rapidly as the condition of horse and rider allows. A qualified veterinarian and ride manager control each AERC sanctioned ride to a certain extent. All equines must pass thorough vet checks before and during the event before they are allowed to continue. After the ride, the equine must pass another check before being allowed a completion.
Directions:
Kennard is 16 miles east of Crockett and 36 miles west of
From
Camp is in the first two pastures. Please pay attention to parking signs so that you do not park on the trail.
Camping: Private pasture (primitive camp - we will have port-a-potties) offers plenty of room for rigs and will accommodate panel or electric pens for the equines and/or tents for the humans.
There will be a
separate area or areas marked for anyone who wishes to run a generator all
night.
There are fire ants in pastures – you may bring fire ant
killer for your area. Watch for trail ribbons - please don’t camp in trail. Please
use pack-it-in/pack-it-out type camping, except for hay & manure (you can
leave or scatter). Stock tank for equine water; please bring human water.
Kennard is eight miles from camp; there are three small food stores with gas
stations and one cafe. Pennington is about 6 miles away and has a small
store and feed store. Groveton is
thirteen+ miles away and has a grocery store.
Trails: Gently
rolling hills down old logging roads, one-horse width wooded trails, and the
permanent horse trails over natural forest floor through the
It is possible that all distances may have one
OUT OF CAMP CHECK on Saturday. All checks will be in
Meals: We will have a meal Saturday night. Meals will provided for staff throughout the ride. Non-riders may purchase a meal for $5 while quantities last. Food quantities will be determined using the pre-entry deadline, so please let us know if you are bringing anyone who wishes to purchase a meal.
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER:
To
avoid standing in a long line - Send the entry form filled out to the
best of your ability, a copy of negative Coggins paper, a copy of current AERC
& TERA membership cards and a check or other form of payment. Checks
can be held until after the ride if requested.
Fees are listed on the entry form. 100 milers required to pre-enter. The 100 Mile Ride Will Be
Offered Only If We Have Sufficient Pre-Entries.
If the pre-entry deadline date slips up on you, notify us by e-mail (by the deadline), and you will still receive the discount.
Refunds: 100% if you do not start the ride.
Not only do pre-entries help us during registration, but it also lets us know if we need to locate another vet to help the ride flow smoothly.
ALL riders must present current AERC membership card or be charged a $15.00 event membership fee. This is AERC policy.
Coggins on all horses in your trailer will be checked on arrival. No horse without a negative coggins will be allowed in camp.
Ride Manager: David Fant
Ride Secretary: Amanda Fant 936-655-4048 or sfant@possumwalkfarms.com
Trails: Sylvia Fant
Head Veterinarian: Dennis Seymore, DVM
Control Veterinarian: Carter Hounsel, DVM
Control Veterinarian: Steve Van Wagner, DVM
Control Veterinarion: Dr. Totten, Crockett Veterinary Clinic
Schedule (all times subject to change)
Friday: Registration -
Pre-ride vetting –
Ride
meeting -
Start times: Saturday 100
mile -
Come Have Fun With Us In
The Unicorn Hunt
September 1 & 2, 2007
Ride Rules:
1.
The equines are under the control of experienced ride veterinarians who
will do everything possible to help you evaluate your equine in order for you
to complete the ride without hurting your equine. You must accept
responsibility for your equine and yourself. The vets may disqualify any rider
who has, in the opinion of the vets, abused his/her equine. The veterinarian’s
decision will be final in all matters concerning the safety and well being of
the equines entered in the ride.
2.
Ride management will refuse entry or disqualify any equine that
presents a danger to anyone before, after or during the ride.
3.
Proof of a negative Coggins test dated within 12 months for
4.
The ride is open to all breeds of equines (horses, mules, ponies,
etc.). The equine must be at least 60 months of age to enter the 50 or 100-mile
rides. Equines entering the 25 mile limited distance ride must be at least 48
months of age.
5.
A junior rider is a rider who was under the age of 16 as of
6.
All riders must be present and accounted for at the start of the ride.
Management strongly recommends ALL riders
wear approved safety helmets while on horseback.
7.
The same horse and rider must pass all checkpoints, follow the ride
rules, stay on the marked trail and do the loops in the correct order and
direction to receive completion.
8.
Vet criteria (pulse/respiration requirements, holds, etc.) will be
discussed at the pre-ride meeting. Riders are responsible for understanding
this information. All equines in each distance MUST meet ride criteria within
30 minutes of arrival in camp during the ride or be disqualified.
9.
There is no minimum time limit for completion in any distance. Maximum
ride time, INCLUDING HOLDS, for completion is 24 hours for 100 milers, 12 hours
for 50 milers, and 6 hours for 25 milers. To receive completion, the rider may
present his equine at any time during, but not longer than, one hour after
crossing the finish line; 25 milers must present within 30 minutes of reaching
camp and ride time does not stop until equine has met ride criteria. The equine
must be metabolically fit to continue and have no gait aberrations that are
consistently observable at a trot and must have a pulse of 64 or less; pulse of
60 or less for 25 milers at completion (unless stated otherwise at the pre-ride
meeting). RIDERS WILL DISMOUNT FOR ALL TROT OUTS. ALL equines must see a Vet
for completion check or when pulling for any reason. For Best Condition
judging, equines must present for a 15-minute CRI, then a one hour post-ride
check – 15 minute CRI time measured from the finishing time for 50/100; arrival
into camp for 25 milers.
10. Riders are responsible for
all farrier and vet fees that may be individually incurred.
11. Dogs
are to be on leash or confined to rider’s camp.
12. Camp
fires are weather dependent. Please check with management before you
build one; this will also be
discussed at
the ride meeting.
13. Please keep tobacco and alcohol in your own
camping areas.
14.
We welcome you to fish in our ponds, but please catch and
release. For safety purposes, please have an adult supervise any children
younger than 12 around the ponds.
15.
All riders are responsible for their guests and crews.
16.
A "tie" at the finish line will occur only if it is not
possible to determine who crossed the line first.
We
want everyone to have the best time possible at this ride, so please remember
these guidelines are designed with that in mind. HAPPY TRAILS!
For
further information call 936-655-4048 or email
sfant@possumwalkfarms.com
For Email PLEASE put the words “Unicorn Hunt” in the subject line.
Please pre-register. Include entry form completely filled out, copy of coggins paper and current AERC & TERA membership cards. Mail-in payment is optional. Checks can be held until after the ride if requested.
Please note: We will only hold the 100 mile ride if we have enough pre-entries.
Full refund if you do not start the ride.
Mail entry
on or before
If you miss the mail deadline, e-mail by the deadline to receive the discount.
Unicorn Hunt Entry Form
100/50/25
Rider
Information:
Name_____________________ AERC # __________________ TERA #_______________
Address____________________________________
City__________________________________
State____________
Zip__________________ Phone _____________
Email__________________________
Jr:___________
Age_____________
Birthdate___________________
Sponsor______________________
Email Address ______________________________
Rider & Tack
Wt: (circle appropriate
division)
Fwt (160 &
under) Lwt (161-185) Mwt
(186-210) Hwt (211 or
more)
Junior
Horse Information:
Name__________________________ AERC#_________________________
Breed______________________ Reg #______________
Sex___________
Age_____________
Date Foaled:___________________ Color_________
Owner’s Name:_____________________ Owner’s AERC#________________
SATURDAY
Entry Fee: (Circle
distance riding) 25 miles
$65 50 miles $90
100 miles $140
DISCOUNTS
(Please mark all that
apply)
____- $10 discount Pre-entry
(postmarked by
___ - ˝ price - Juniors; no other discounts
apply
Additional Fees:
(Please mark all that apply)
____ + $15 - No AERC card (per
AERC)
____
+ $3 Camping Fee (Each equine, each day)
____ + $5 USFS Day Permit Fee (Required by US
____ +$1 AERC Drug Fee (Required by AERC for any
equine that will be on
trail)
$
___________ Total
Please
make checks payable to: Sylvia Fant/Unicorn
Hunt
Please complete your entry by
signing the releases. Thank you.
and
The Unicorn Hunt
Liability and Medical Release
I, _____________________________________, acknowledge and
accept that practicing for and participation in the Unicorn Hunt Endurance Ride
event, held in the
By my signature I hereby waive all rights to file a claim or
lawsuit against the
Upon acceptance of my application for entry in the Unicorn
Hunt Endurance Ride held Septmeber 1 and 2, 2007, in the
I agree to allow and be financially responsible for any necessary emergency medical treatment by any medical institution in the event of my injury or illness.
Any Known Drug Allergies:_____________________________________________________
Any Medical Condition:________________________________________________________
I have read and understand this liability release.
Rider Signature_____________________________________________Date_______________
Emergency
Contact_____________________________________Phone_________________________
Mail to: Sylvia Fant,
Phone 936-655-4048 or email sfant@possumwalkfarms.com for more information.
Please mail before
Please pre-register. Include entry form completely filled out, copy of coggins and current AERC & TERA membership cards. Mail-in payment is optional. Checks can be held until after the ride if requested.
Full refund if you do not start the ride.
Mail entry on or before
If you miss the mail deadline, e-mail by the deadline to receive the discount.
Unicorn Hunt Entry Form
50/25
Rider Information:
Name_____________________ AERC # __________________ TERA #_______________
Address____________________________________
City__________________________________
State____________ Zip__________________ Phone _____________
Email__________________________
Jr:___________ Age_____________ Birthdate___________________
Sponsor______________________ Email Address ______________________________
Rider & Tack Wt: (circle appropriate division)
Fwt (160 & under) Lwt (161-185) Mwt (186-210) Hwt (211 or more) Junior
Horse Information:
Name__________________________ AERC#_________________________
Breed______________________ Reg #______________ Sex___________
Age_____________ Date Foaled:___________________ Color_________
Owner’s Name:_____________________ Owner’s AERC#________________
SATURDAY
Entry Fee: (Circle distance riding) 25 miles $65 50 miles $90
DISCOUNTS (Please mark all that apply)
____- $10 discount Pre-entry (postmarked by
___ - ˝ price - Juniors; no other discounts apply
Additional Fees: (Please mark all that apply)
____ + $15 - No AERC card (per AERC)
____ + $3 Camping Fee (Each equine, each day)
____ + $5 USFS Day Permit Fee (Required by US
____ +$1 AERC Drug Fee (Required by AERC for any equine that will be on trail)
$ ___________ Total
Please make checks payable to: Sylvia Fant/Unicorn Hunt
Please complete your entry by signing the releases. Thank you.
and
The Unicorn Hunt
Liability and Medical Release
I, _____________________________________, acknowledge and
accept that practicing for and participation in the Unicorn Hunt Endurance Ride
event, held in the
By my signature I hereby waive all rights to file a claim or
lawsuit against the
Upon acceptance of my application for entry in the Unicorn
Hunt Endurance Ride held Septmeber 1 and 2, 2007, in the
I agree to allow and be financially responsible for any necessary emergency medical treatment by any medical institution in the event of my injury or illness.
Any Known Drug Allergies:_____________________________________________________
Any Medical Condition:________________________________________________________
I have read and understand this liability release.
Rider Signature_____________________________________________Date_______________
Emergency
Contact_____________________________________Phone________________________
Mail to: Sylvia Fant,
Phone 936-655-4048 or email sfant@possumwalkfarms.com for more information.
Please mail before