THE 2nd ANNUAL MAURY RIVER HUNTER TRIALS PROGRAM

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April 2, 2011 The Virginia Horse Center Lexington, VA

Special Thank You to our Volunteers

Sarah Berhalter Thomas, Sally and Addie Moore Glenmore Hunt 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! Hunting some of the most beautiful territory in the country. The members of the Glenmore Hunt invite you to come hunt We hope everyone joins us next year for the with us, and experience Virginia hospitality and fox chasing Third Annual at its finest. Maury River Hunter Trials! follow us on www.glenmorehunt.org Jewell Phelps, j-MFH (540) 337-6659 Dan Jones, j-MFH (540) 828-1705 THANK YOU TO HANDS ON POTTERY ALICIA DAILY

Creator of the Mugs awarded as trophies at the MRHT Proud Sponsor of the 2011 Maury River Hunter Trials

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THE 2nd ANNUAL MAURY RIVER HUNTER TRIALS APRIL 2, 2011 THE VIRGINIA HORSE CENTER LEXINGTON, VA MIDDLEBROOK HOUNDS HUNT CLUB

JUDGE: JOY CROMPTON, MFH FARMINGTON HUNT CLUB

HILLTOPPERS/APPOINTMENTS JUDGE: LAURA HUNT

ANNOUNCER: DONALD CLARK

VETERINARIAN: DR. M.BRENT HALL The Middlebrook Hounds hunts the beautiful rolling countryside in southern August County, bordering Rockbridge. Middlebrook proudly hunts Penn- FARRIER: DAVID LAW 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. EMT: EVENT MEDICAL STANDBY Guests are always welcome, please contact the Master. PHOTOGRAPHER: ALLISON SCHOTT

ORGANIZERS: PENNY AND BRIAN For more information, contact MFH Getty at 540-886-6817 or [email protected] ROSS, THE VIRGINIA HORSE TRIALS

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:

Proud Sponsor of the Maury River Hunter Trials Donald Clark, Brooks Cushman, Henley Gabeau, Dr. Brent Hall, Liz Kiss

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CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION WINBROOKE FARM 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 salutes Cross Country Field at The Virginia Horse Center. Helen Groves and Unless otherwise noted: all classes will be judged on per- formance, manners and way of going; suitability as a field Melvin Poe hunter. for their decades

Post registration will be open at 7:00am April 2, at the top of support of the of the hill in area of the flag poles. Virginia foxhunting community

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 Proud Sponsor of the Maury River Hunter Trials preferred upon entering.

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CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION, cont.

WESTWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL 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.

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

Sponsors of the Maury River Hunter Trials Phone Located in Lexington, VA on Route 11 (540)337-6200 540-463-9841 www.thejeffersonfloristandgarden.com

Proud Sponsor of the Maury River Hunter Trials

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The Virginia Horse Trials

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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 Sponsor of the Maury River Hunter Trials: 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

www.vahorsetrials.com

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The Rockbridge Hunt was established in 1947 just south of Lex- TWO LOCATIONS ington. We offer a unique blend of excitement, pageantry, and EARLYSVILLE, VA • STAUNTON, VA camaraderie. As Virginians have done for over 200 years, riders 434-973-7947 • 540-460-5702 of all ages and abilities mount their horses and follow our award- WWW.BLUERIDGEEQUINE.COM 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: 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Cindy Morton, MFH at (540) 463-6025 or (540) 540-570-0770 or SURGICAL • MEDICAL • AMBULATORY Hugh Brown, Honorary Secretary at (540) 886-6359 or (540) 568-3501

PROVIDING THE BEST QUALITY EQUINE VETERINARY CARE FOR OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR OWNERS FOR OVER 30 YEARS The Rockbridge Hunt is a Proud Sponsor of the Maury River Hunter Trials Proud Sponsor of the Maury River Hunter Trials

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break. Points toward Hunt Championship as above. as Championship Hunt toward Points break.

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tack (traditional hunt appointments not necessary). necessary). not appointments hunt (traditional tack

and fitness of horse, cleanliness and appearance of of appearance and cleanliness horse, of fitness and

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Clifford Hunt Championship as if this were a blue rib- blue a were this if as Championship Hunt Clifford

following the lunch break. Points will go towards the the towards go will Points break. lunch the following

ratcatcher). Judged on traditional hunt appointments appointments hunt traditional on Judged ratcatcher).

rider and horse dressed in hunting attire (formal or or (formal attire hunting in dressed horse and rider

sponsored by Winbrooke Farm: Farm: Winbrooke by sponsored Best appointed appointed Best

The Helen Groves Appointments Championship Championship Appointments Groves Helen The 3.

Open. combination, horse/rider

Most points accumulated by first flight flight first by accumulated points Most Farm:

The Melvin Poe Cup sponsored by Winbrooke Winbrooke by sponsored Cup Poe Melvin The 2.

Fox Hunters. Inviting outside course. outside Inviting Hunters. Fox

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

experienced to up horses Green accumulated by a qualified fox hunter in first flight flight first in hunter fox qualified a by accumulated

and riders Beginning for Classes Perpetual Trophy, Qualified Foxhunter: Most points points Most Foxhunter: Qualified Trophy, Perpetual

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accumulated the most points as described: described: as points most the accumulated

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

Championship and Reserve ribbons and Pottery Trophy will be be will Trophy Pottery and ribbons Reserve and Championship Farm Meadow New

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Championships

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 Proud Sponsor of the Maury River Hunter Trials

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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.

A Virginia Tradition For Girls Since 1927 COMPETITION, JUDGED BY ONE JUDGE EACH Offering one, three and six week sessions FROM GLENMORE, ROCKBRIDGE AND MIDDLEBROOK HUNT CLUBS, WILL BE BASED ON OVERALL APPEARANCE OF THE TAILGATE Please join us for our Ann & Jay Batley, Directors AND THE QUALITY OF THE FOOD AND DRINK. Spring Open House, 218 Mont Shenandoah Lane Millboro Springs, Virginia 24460 For more information 540-997-5994 TAILGATE JUDGING WILL BE and directions, CMSinfo@CampMontShenandoah FROM 12-2PM. please contact us! .com CampMontShenandoah.com THE WINNER OF THE TAILGATE COMPETITION WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE JUDGING.

Camp Mont Shenandoah proudly supports the 2nd Annual Maury River Hunter Trials! Compliments of Lucy and Alex Sproul Middlebrook, VA Horseback Riding  Swimming  Canoeing  Archery  Arts & Crafts  Hiking  Tennis  Athletics Small  Traditional  Family Oriented  Family Owned  All Girls

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Class Sponsor:

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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 John Almarode, Sales and Service

4a Hunter on the Flat sponsored by Nancy Schuster A FEED FOR EVERY NEED Walk, trot, canter on the flat in open field as a group Proudly stocking the highest quality 5a David Law Handy Hunter over fences FeedPet FoodPine ShavingsStrawHay sponsored by Wendy Higginson Course of natural fences in open field; will also include several field Complete Friendly Delivery Service to: hunter tests such as: open gate, trot a fence, drop fence, crack a whip, stand at a check. Emphasis on manners. Augusta, Rockbridge, Rockingham, 6a Field Hunter over fences Nelson, and Albemarle Counties 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- Proud Sponsor of the Maury River Hunter Trials ity as a foxhunter.

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Lunch break will start between 12-1pm and will last about one hour b. Second Flight Division (max 2'6") JR/SR Lunch break presentation: 8b Hunter on the Flat Walk, trot, canter on the flat in open field as a group 9b Handy Hunter o/f PARADE OF HOUNDS Course of natural fences in open field; will also include several field THE ROCKBRIDGE HUNT hunter tests such as: open gate, trot a fence, drop fence, crack a whip, DAVID CONNER, HUNTSMAN stand at a check. Emphasis on manners. CYNTHIA MORTON, MFH 10b Field Hunter o/f ROCKBRIDGE HUNT STAFF May possibly have age divisions of the same class (child/adult 2011 WINNERS OF THE SEDGEFIELD CUP etc). Course of natural fences in open field; emphasis on performance and jumping style. Leadline Class: sponsored by Westwood Animal Hospital. Judged 11b Field Master Chase during the lunch break. Beginner riders 8 years and younger. Ponies and Competitors will follow a mounted field master over a course of natural children to be led at a Walk, or Walk/Trot in a small area near the an- fences; must trot a fence. Manners, jumping style, emphasis on suitabil- nouncer tent. ASTM-SEI approved helmet, boots, breeches, ratcatcher or ity as a foxhunter. formal, saddle/bridle, leadline. Everyone is a winner! $10.00 entry fee.

Appointments and Turnout to be judged immediately following the The Maury River Hunter Trials lunch break, in a line up in front of the announcer’s tent.

Salutes Helen Groves Appointments sponsored by Winbrooke Farm: Best David Law, Farrier 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 Thank David for supporting the conjunction with other classes and will depart from the start at approxi- Maury River Hunter Trials 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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