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Would you like to sponsor a class for this event for only $10 or $25 for all three Gymkhanas in the Tri-Town Series, Yankee Doodle Days on July 27, Heath Fair, August 17, and Rowe Fall Gymkhana on September 21st. Sponsorship helps defray the costs and keeps entry fees down. Please note which class you would prefer to sponsor and include in the total. Thank you! Please note that there is an early registration discount and you can save $$$ by pre- registering for all three of the Tri Town Gymkhana Events!. Please note there are new divisions this year. Leadline is for the rider that is new at this and is expected to be on a lead line at a walk. Trot is allowed only in timed events "heading home." Beginner Walk/Trot is for the horse/pony and rider who are ready to walk and or trot off the leadline. A five second penalty will be added for cantering more than 3 strides. Intermediate is for the rider or horse who feel that a trot or a slow canter is the fastest they can go. Junior Expert is for the rider & horse who are ready to go fast but not all out. Expert is for the rider & horse who are ready to go for the glory. No matter what classification, all children will receive a ribbon in this gymkhana! Absolutely no alcohol allowed. Anybody with alcohol will be disqualified and their registration fee will be considered a donation to the gymkhana. Please remember that this is a family event. We want a Class List 1. Leadline Egg & Spoon
Cl as s De sc ri pti ons Egg and Spoon - Riders hold an egg on a spoon at walk/trot/canter depending on division....last one with an egg wins. Mint Julep - Riders will hold a cup of colored water, and be asked to walk/trot/canter depending on division. Rider with most Mint Julep left wins. Stall Bending Four Poles are placed on the ground and riders must weave through the poles as fast as they can and come back through to the finish line. Each pole stepped on gets a 5 second penalty. Leadline - Kids from the audience get to do a class on a leadline, using participant's horses and helmets. Pole Bending - Riders weave around 5 poles and then head for the finish line for the fastest time. (Pattern will vary with divisions) Off Course can be picked up where lost. Flag Race - Riders start with a flag and must swap it for a flag at each barrel then run home. If dropped, must dismount, pick it up and continue. Barrel Racing - Riders do a cloverleaf pattern around 3 barrels and race for home. (This class is used as the tie breaker if necessary in a division.) Keyhole - Riders run through two poles placed on ground and around a barrel and back through the poles to the finish line. (Five second penalty for stepping on or outside of the poles.) Pairs and Paper - Two riders hold each end of a length of toilet paper at walk/trot/canter depending on division. Last unbroken paper is the winning pair. (This class does not count towards championship points) Sit-A-Buck - A dollar bill (provided by the rider) is placed under rider's leg by the ring steward. Riders are asked to walk trot and canter depending on division and last one holding their buck is the winner of all the $$. Classes may be added or subtracted/combined if necessary by the event management. Bring your lawn chairs and friends to come and watch. This event's focus is fun and safety, although it is a competition, good sportsmanship makes everyone a winner. We ask that all riders under the age of 18 wear a helmet at all times when mounted. Contact Carol Lively at 413-339-0252 or cjlively@crocker.com with any questions or suggestions. Volunteers are always needed and much appreciated. |
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