the 2nd annual maury river hunter trials...

THE 2nd ANNUAL

MAURY RIVER HUNTER TRIALS

PROGRAM

Photo by Pam Talley-Stoneburner ©2009 www.pamtalleystoneburner.com

April 2, 2011

The Virginia Horse Center

Lexington, VA

Glenmore Hunt

Hunting some of the most beautiful territory in the country.

The members of the Glenmore Hunt invite you to come hunt

with us, and experience Virginia hospitality and fox chasing

at its finest.

www.glenmorehunt.org

Jewell Phelps, j-MFH (540) 337-6659

Dan Jones, j-MFH (540) 828-1705

Proud Sponsor of the 2011 Maury River Hunter Trials

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Special Thank You

to our Volunteers

Sarah Berhalter

Thomas, Sally and Addie Moore

Tori and Gammon Nuckols

Diana Hicks

Jewell Phelps

Dwight Phelps

Joe Manning

Hugh Brown

Laura Jarvis

Paula Cushman

Charlotte Sandy

Brenda Simmons

Janet Jones

Cindy Kiser

Angelika O’Donnell

And many more we drafted too late to print!

We hope everyone joins us next year for the

Third Annual

Maury River Hunter Trials!

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THANK YOU TO

HANDS ON POTTERY

ALICIA DAILY

Creator of the Mugs awarded as trophies

at the MRHT

MIDDLEBROOK HOUNDS HUNT CLUB

For more information, contact MFH Getty at

540-886-6817 or [email protected]

The Middlebrook Hounds hunts the beautiful rolling

countryside in southern August County, bordering

Rockbridge. Middlebrook proudly hunts Penn-

Marydel blue tick and black & tan hounds. The hunt

season runs from September-March with trail rides

and hunter paces during the spring and summer.

Guests are always welcome,

please contact the Master.

Proud Sponsor of the Maury River Hunter Trials

THE 2nd ANNUAL

MAURY RIVER HUNTER TRIALS APRIL 2, 2011

THE VIRGINIA HORSE CENTER LEXINGTON, VA

JUDGE: JOY CROMPTON, MFH

FARMINGTON HUNT CLUB

HILLTOPPERS/APPOINTMENTS

JUDGE: LAURA HUNT

ANNOUNCER: DONALD CLARK

VETERINARIAN: DR. M.BRENT HALL

FARRIER: DAVID LAW

EMT: EVENT MEDICAL STANDBY

PHOTOGRAPHER: ALLISON SCHOTT

ORGANIZERS: PENNY AND BRIAN

ROSS, THE VIRGINIA HORSE TRIALS

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:

Donald Clark, Brooks Cushman,

Henley Gabeau, Dr. Brent Hall, Liz Kiss

CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION

Courses will consist of logs, coops, brush, and other natu-

ral and inviting fences, (water and ditches for First

Flight) found on the beautiful rolling green hills of the

Cross Country Field at The Virginia Horse Center.

Unless otherwise noted: all classes will be judged on per-

formance, manners and way of going; suitability as a field

hunter.

Post registration will be open at 7:00am April 2, at the top

of the hill in area of the flag poles.

Warm-up division to run 8-10am; Class 1 to begin

10am.

Proper hunt or show attire required (ratcatcher allowed;

coats may be waived at judges’ discretion). Appropriate

hard hat with a secure chin strap will be worn at all times

while mounted. ASTM – approved helmet required for

junior riders. Will be worn at all times while mounted.

Braiding optional.

A horse may be ridden in both First and Second Flights

but only with a different rider:

EX: Brian Ross - Smudge – Class 5A

Penny Ross – Smudge – Class 3B

Management has the right to cancel, split, combine or ex-

tend classes if entries warrant.

Proof of Negative Coggins: Copy to leave with secretary

preferred upon entering.

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WINBROOKE FARM

salutes

Helen Groves and

Melvin Poe

for their decades

of support of the

Virginia foxhunting community


We are committed to provide honest,

compassionate medical service to our

patients and clients for the betterment of

animal health and welfare

15 Miss Phillips Rd., Staunton, VA 24401

Mon - Fri: 8:00—6:00

Sat: 8:00—12:00

Phone

(540)337-6200


WESTWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL

CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION, cont.

A vet, farrier and EMT will be on grounds for the dura-

tion of the competition.

A liability release must be signed by any person riding in

any of the classes. Persons under the age of 18 must have

the release signed by a Parent or guardian. Waiver is

downloaded with entry form.

Make Checks payable to : MRHT/VHT

Full refunds available with Vet certificate up to closing

date. Partial refund with vet certificate until April 2.

Sponsors of the Maury River Hunter Trials

Located in Lexington, VA on Route 11

540-463-9841

www.thejeffersonfloristandgarden.com

www.vahorsetrials.com

2011 Calendar of Events: April 9 Toad Hollow Farm Combined Test & Dressage April 1-14 VA Trail Riders The Homestead 50/100/30 mile

May 7 Brookhill Stables Combined Tests and Dressage

May 19-22 Virginia International CCI* Classic Preliminary Three Day, Virginia Horse Trials

June 4 Millington Stables Combined Tests & Dressage

June 18 Sunrise Stables HT, CT & Dressage

June 19 Sunrise Stable Hunter Pace

June 26-July1 OCET Eventing Camp

July 2 Cedar Creek Combined Tests CT, HT & Dressage

July 10 Plain Dealing Farm Schooling Show Activity

July 23 Wavertree Hall Jumping Derby & Dressage

Aug 20 Toad Hollow Farm CT & Dressage Schooling Show

Sept 3 VHT Cross-Country Schooling

Sept 4 VHT Starter Horse Trials, CT and Dressage

Sept 24 Wavertree Hall Starter Horse Trial and Dressage

Oct 1 Brookhill Combined Tests CT and Dressage

Oct 9 Millington Stables Combined Tests

Oct 9 -12 Virginia Trail Riders The Homestead 30 mile ride

Oct 15 Sunrise Stables HT, CT & Dressage

Oct 16 Sunrise Stables Hunter Pace

Oct 27-30 Virginia Horse Trials & College Team Challenge, Area II BN - P Championships

Nov 6 Cedar Creek Stables CT, HT and Dressage

The Virginia Horse Trials

www.vahorsetrials.com

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Sponsor of the Maury River Hunter Trials:


TWO LOCATIONS

EARLYSVILLE, VA • STAUNTON, VA

434-973-7947 • 540-460-5702

WWW.BLUERIDGEEQUINE.COM

24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

SURGICAL • MEDICAL • AMBULATORY

PROVIDING THE BEST QUALITY EQUINE VETERINARY CARE FOR

OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR OWNERS FOR OVER 30 YEARS

The Rockbridge Hunt was established in 1947 just south of Lex-

ington. We offer a unique blend of excitement, pageantry, and

camaraderie. As Virginians have done for over 200 years, riders

of all ages and abilities mount their horses and follow our award-

winning hounds through some of the most beautiful territory in

the country. “The thrill of the chase” is our objective – foxes are

not hunted to kill, but rather to allow their escape for future en-

counters. Tailgating usually follows each hunt, giving everyone

time to enjoy the

company of fellow riders

and guests. The mem-

bers

of the Rockbridge Hunt

invite you to come and

ride and become part of

a Virginia tradition.

To come and hunt with us, contact:

Cindy Morton, MFH at (540) 463-6025 or (540) 540-570-0770 or

Hugh Brown, Honorary Secretary at (540) 886-6359 or (540) 568-3501

The Rockbridge Hunt

is a Proud Sponsor of

the Maury River Hunter Trials

Championships Six Ribbons in each class.

Championship and Reserve ribbons and Pottery Trophy will be

awarded for each Championship as listed below; awarded to the same

combination of horse and rider (unless otherwise noted) which have

accumulated the most points as described:

1. The Glenmore Hunt First Flight Championship,

Perpetual Trophy, Qualified Foxhunter: Most points

accumulated by a qualified fox hunter in first flight

division (hunted 6x this season). Same rider.

2. The Melvin Poe Cup sponsored by Winbrooke

Farm: Most points accumulated by first flight

horse/rider combination, Open.

3. The Helen Groves Appointments Championship

sponsored by Winbrooke Farm: Best appointed

rider and horse dressed in hunting attire (formal or

ratcatcher). Judged on traditional hunt appointments

following the lunch break. Points will go towards the

Clifford Hunt Championship as if this were a blue rib-

bon in a class.

4. The Draft Feed Best Turned Out Horse Champi-

onship: Best turned out horse judged on grooming

and fitness of horse, cleanliness and appearance of

tack (traditional hunt appointments not necessary).

Judged during the appointments line up after the lunch

break. Points toward Hunt Championship as above.

5. The Lexington Carriage Company Second Flight

Championship, Qualified fox hunter. Same as above,

second flight.

6. The Middlebrook Hounds Second Flight Champi-

onship, Open. Same as above, second flight.

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863 Lotts Road, Steeles Tavern, VA 24476

Contact Anita Warmington 540-290-5790

Email [email protected]

www.newmeadowcamp.com

New Meadow Farm

Hunter Trials Sept. 25, 2011

Steeles Tavern /Greenville, VA

Classes for Beginning riders and

Green horses up to experienced

Fox Hunters. Inviting outside course.


UVa

Championships cont.

6. The Camp Mont Shenandoah Junior Cham-

pion: Most points accumulated by a Junior,

through the year of your 18th birthday, including

multiple horses and Appointments/Turnout.

7. The Rockbridge Hunt Open Adult Champion:

Most points accumulated by an Adult, 19-49

years, as above.

8. The Blue Ridge Equine Clinic Jack Benny

Champion: Most points by an Adult, 50 years and

over, as above.

9. The Clifford Hunt Championship sponsored by

Raphine Animal Clinic, Dr. M. Brent Hall:

Most points accumulated by a Hunt Club, includ-

ing all judged classes plus the Appointments and

Turnout Championships.

Management reserves the right to divide or combine

entries as warranted.

Ribbons and Championship Awards will be pre-

sented at the announcer’s tent as classes and

divisions complete, and at the conclusion of the

Competition.

Thank you to all of our Sponsors!

MRHT POSTERS AND NOTECARDS

AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE

ANNOUNCER’S TENT

A Virginia Tradition For Girls Since 1927

Offering one, three and six week sessions

Please join us for our Spring Open House, For more information and directions, please contact us!

Ann & Jay Batley, Directors 218 Mont Shenandoah Lane

Millboro Springs, Virginia 24460 540-997-5994

[email protected]

CampMontShenandoah.com

Camp Mont Shenandoah proudly supports

the 2nd Annual

Maury River Hunter Trials!

Horseback Riding Swimming Canoeing Archery Arts & Crafts Hiking Tennis Athletics

Small Traditional Family Oriented Family Owned All Girls

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TAILGATE COMPETITION

TAILGATERS MUST PRE-REGISTER OR REGISTER

AT THE EVENT TO RECEIVE A TAILGATE SPOT.

FIRST-ROW SPOTS ―ON THE RAIL‖ ARE $50.

SECOND-ROW ARE $25. ONE VEHICLE PER SPOT.

CANOPIES AND TENTS ALLOWED, NOT TO

EXCEED THE APPROX. WIDTH OF THE VEHICLE.

COMPETITION, JUDGED BY ONE JUDGE EACH

FROM GLENMORE, ROCKBRIDGE AND

MIDDLEBROOK HUNT CLUBS, WILL BE BASED

ON OVERALL APPEARANCE OF THE TAILGATE

AND THE QUALITY OF THE FOOD AND DRINK.

TAILGATE JUDGING WILL BE

FROM 12-2PM.

THE WINNER OF THE TAILGATE COMPETITION

WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE CONCLUSION OF

THE JUDGING.

Compliments of

Lucy and Alex Sproul

Middlebrook, VA


Class Sponsor:


MAURY RIVER HUNTER TRIALS PRIZE LIST

All classes $15 pre- or $20 post-entry, unless otherwise noted.

Pre -Trial Warm-up Division : 8:00 – 10:00am. Open to all horses and

ponies entered in Hunter Trial but must enter $12.00 and wear number.

2’6‖ – 3’ Not Judged . One round only and time limit to be established.

1. New Meadow Farm Future Hunters (puddle jumpers)

First judged class: 10:00am. Course of natural fences in open field; not

to exceed 2’0‖ (avg 18‖). Not open to First Flight.

2. New Meadow Farm Hunt Pairs (2'6" or 3') Pairs of horses/riders will navigate a course of natural fences as a team,

must include each horse taking turns leading and following and last fence

to be jumped abreast. Will be judged as above plus compatibility of the

horses.

3. Hunt Teams (2'6" or 3') sponsored by Hugh Sproul

Teams of three horses/riders will navigate a course of natural fences as a

team, must include each horse taking turns leading and following and at

least one fence jumped three abreast. Will be judged as above plus com-

patibility of the horses.

a. First Flight Division: 3’0” JR/SR

4a Hunter on the Flat sponsored by Nancy Schuster

Walk, trot, canter on the flat in open field as a group

5a David Law Handy Hunter over fences

sponsored by Wendy Higginson

Course of natural fences in open field; will also include several field

hunter tests such as: open gate, trot a fence, drop fence, crack a whip,

stand at a check. Emphasis on manners.

6a Field Hunter over fences

sponsored by Washington Street Purveyors

May possibly have age divisions of the same class (child/adult

etc). Course of natural fences in open field; emphasis on performance

and jumping style.

7a Field Master Chase sponsored by Joe Manning

Competitors will follow a mounted field master over a course of natural

fences; must trot a fence. Manners, jumping style, emphasis on suitabil-

ity as a foxhunter.

Tailgate Competition to be judged 12-2! Page 15

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b. Second Flight Division (max 2'6") JR/SR

8b Hunter on the Flat

Walk, trot, canter on the flat in open field as a group

9b Handy Hunter o/f

Course of natural fences in open field; will also include several field

hunter tests such as: open gate, trot a fence, drop fence, crack a whip,

stand at a check. Emphasis on manners.

10b Field Hunter o/f

May possibly have age divisions of the same class (child/adult

etc). Course of natural fences in open field; emphasis on performance

and jumping style.

11b Field Master Chase

Competitors will follow a mounted field master over a course of natural

fences; must trot a fence. Manners, jumping style, emphasis on suitabil-

ity as a foxhunter.


The Maury River Hunter Trials

Salutes

David Law, Farrier

Thank David for supporting the

Maury River Hunter Trials

Tailgate Competition details see page 17


Lunch break will start between 12-1pm and will last about one hour

Lunch break presentation:

PARADE OF HOUNDS

THE ROCKBRIDGE HUNT DAVID CONNER, HUNTSMAN

CYNTHIA MORTON, MFH

ROCKBRIDGE HUNT STAFF

2011 WINNERS OF THE SEDGEFIELD CUP

Leadline Class: sponsored by Westwood Animal Hospital. Judged

during the lunch break. Beginner riders 8 years and younger. Ponies and

children to be led at a Walk, or Walk/Trot in a small area near the an-

nouncer tent. ASTM-SEI approved helmet, boots, breeches, ratcatcher or

formal, saddle/bridle, leadline. Everyone is a winner! $10.00 entry fee.

Appointments and Turnout to be judged immediately following the

lunch break, in a line up in front of the announcer’s tent.

Helen Groves Appointments sponsored by Winbrooke Farm: Best

appointed rider and horse dressed in hunting attire (formal or ratcatcher).

Judged on traditional hunt appointments following the lunch break.

Points will go towards the Clifford Hunt Championship as if this were a

blue ribbon in a class.

Draft Feed Turnout: Best turned out horse judged on grooming and

fitness of horse, cleanliness and appearance of tack (traditional hunt ap-

pointments not necessary). Judged during the appointments line up after

the lunch break. Points toward Hunt Championship as above.

Hilltoppers sponsored by Wendy Higginson: This class will run in

conjunction with other classes and will depart from the start at approxi-

mately 2pm, after the lunch break and appointments/turnout. Horses and

riders will ride out on the fringes of the Cross-Country field simulating

foxhunting conditions with NO jumps, but with a hilltopper field master.

Safety, reliability, manners and suitability as a mount to hounds. Entry

fee $12.00

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