Equestrian Historical Society Trail Ride Registration

GEHS holds it annual trail rides to support the preservation and maintenance of the equestrian trails at Gettysburg National Military Park. Come join the fun and learn more about the history of the . Our Licensed Battlefield Guide will inform you about the landmarks you'll see as you ride across the battlefield, including , the Peach Orchard, the field of Pickett's Charge, and much more.

You must have your own horse (we do not rent horses). We strongly recommend that your horse be shod or wear protective boots as the trail is a gravel base with some rocky areas, and crosses macadam. We also ride near traffic (tour buses, motorcycles, etc.) Make sure your horse is comfortable with the sights, smells, and noises it may encounter. Your horse must also be comfortable with standing still in a group while the guide is talking.

YOU MUST SHOW PROOF OF NEGATIVE COGGINS ON THE DAY OF THE RIDE. NO COGGINS, NO RIDE!

The cost of the ride is $50.00 The registration fee covers the guided ride and a complimentary lunch when the ride is over. There is a limit of 20 riders per National Park Service rules, so register as soon as possible. You will not be considered registered until this form and payment is received.

You may either: • mail your registration and check made payable to GEHS to Jennifer Good, 11701 Wharf Road, Waynesboro, PA 17268, or • pay online via PayPal, then scan and email your registration to Jennifer Good, [email protected]. If you have any questions, please call Jennifer at 717-765-6980 or email her at [email protected]. .

On the date of the ride, please arrive no later than 9am to sign in and show your negative coggins. We will meet at “Fort Frederick Douglas” at the back of Artillery Ridge Campground 610 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 Trail Ride Registration

Please complete the following:

Name: ______Phone: ______

Address: ______

Email: ______

Preferred method of contact: Email Phone Text

Date of Trail Ride:______

I understand and agree to the following:

I hereby waive any and all claims against GEHS, Artillery Ridge Campground, the Gettysburg National Military Park, and any other persons affiliated with GEHS for injuries sustained while participating in or observing this activity.

Signature of Participant: ______

Signature of Responsible Party if minor: ______

Emergency Contact Name & Phone #: ______

Date signed: ______

*All information collected is solely used for GEHS registration only. No information will be made public or given out for any reason not directly related to the trail ride scheduled for that date. You must complete an application for each rider.

*Cancellation Policy: Cancellation must be received 15 days prior to the scheduled ride to receive a refund. If you must cancel after the15 day deadline and prior to 24 hours before the ride, credit toward a future trail ride will be given. If you must cancel fewer than 24 hours prior to the scheduled ride, you will forfeit payment.

*All scheduled rides are rain or shine. If GEHS considers trail conditions hazardous or needs to make changes to the ride, you will be notified by email, phone, or text and a notice will be posted on www.gettysburgequestrianhistoricalsociety.org. If the ride is canceled by GEHS, you will be offered the choice of making a tax deductible donation to GEHS, credit to be used on an upcoming scheduled ride if space is available, or a refund.

Thank you for supporting the Gettysburg Equestrian Historical Society. All proceeds from our trail rides and other fund-raising activities are use to maintain and improve the equestrian trails at Gettysburg National Military Park.