2017 NEATO Flatlanders
50 mileEndurance
30 mile LD
Sunday, Oct 29, 2017
At Camp Squanto, Le Baron R Barker Scout Reservation in Plymouth, MA
WELCOME – The New England Arabian Trail Organization (NEATO) invites you to participate in the Flatlanders 50 Endurance & 30 LD on Sunday, Oct 29th, 2017. The ride is AERC and ECTRA sanctioned, and shall be governed by AERC rules and regulations.
This is the tenth year for NEATO to run an endurance ride and we have many of the same experienced people volunteering their time to make this happen. This is actually the second “Flatlanders” at Myles Standish SF in Massachusetts, out near Cape Cod. Myles Standish SF has a combination of rolling hills, single-track trails and mostly sandy and some sandy gravel roads. Some of the roads have their share of rocks, but most of the trails that have been selected for the course are of a sandy base. (Shoes or protective boots are always recommended for your horse)
CAMP – This ride is to be run out of Camp Squanto Boy Scout Reservation just outside of the Myles Standish State Forest. There is a large grassy field to park and set up small penned areas for your horses. (We have some round pen panels if needed. Contact ride management.) There are water faucets/hoses available near the camp area for horses. There are no RV electrical hookups. Negative Coggins tests AND Rabies vaccines within one year must be included with entry or shown to unload. The grounds are open from Saturday, Oct 28th to Monday, Oct 30th. Please call the ride manager if you want to arrive earlier. Dogs must be confined or on leashes at all times. Hay, shavings, and manure from your campsite must be picked up AND placed in designated areas on the camp grounds. Generators need to be turned off by 10 pm.
FEES – All entrants must show a 2017 AERC membership card at the ride or copy sent with entry, no exceptions, or must pay an additional $15.00 AERC fee.
All entries must be received by 10/19/17. All those not pre entered MUST PAY A $ 50 LATE FEE IN ADDITION TO THE ENTRY FEES. Meals cannot be guaranteed to those entrants signing up in the last week before the ride. If you pay a $50 deposit per rider (or the full amount) to enter, post marked by 10/19/17 will be enough to secure your entry in the ride.
CANCELED ENTRIES– Refunds will only be given in the event that the ride is canceled or if there is an injury/illness to horse and/or rider PRIOR to the event (less $50 for handling fee). This includes any horses not passing the pre-ride check. Only noshows who have not canceled will not be refunded.
FOOD – Included in entry for riders. There will be pastries and coffee Sunday morning and snacks and refreshments following the ride at the awards ceremony. All non-riders are required to purchase meal tickets.
VETTING – Vet In will go from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM on Saturday. A riders meeting will be held at 7:00 pm. Late arrivals will be vetted in after the riders meeting or until dark.
Head vet: Dr Nick Kohutother vets:Dr. Matthew Kornatowski
50’s- 50 milers will go out at 7:00 AM, although the start times will be subject to change at the discretion of management. For both 50’s and 30’s, the first hold will be away from base camp at the Horseman’s Day parking area. The 50 milers will have three loops consisting of one twenty-mile loop, plus two loops of plus/minus 15 miles each. There will be a 10 minute stop and go for the 50 milers about 8 miles from the start. There will be one place on each loop for crews to meet their riders and horses.
30’s – 30 mile Limited Distanceat 7:30 AM, although the start times will be subject to change at the discretion of management. The 30-mile course will have two loops of plus/minus of 15 miles. There will be one place on each loop for crews to meet their riders and horses.
At the 30 mile LD finish, ride time of the competitor continues until post ride veterinary recovery criteria for finish is met. A separate pre ride briefing after the Riders Meeting will be held for the LDs and new riders.
AWARDS – The 50 mile Endurance and the 30 mile LD awards will be given according to AERC and ECTRA rules on Sunday.
For the 50’s and 30s: there will be awards for completion, top ten, best condition and turtle.
We will have top finishing placement breed awards for Arabian, Half Arabian, Appaloosa, Tennessee Walking Horse and Standardbred and Morgan.
CREWS & TRAILS– Maps and directions will be provided for the riders and the pit crews. There will be at least one place to meet your rider on every loop. The trails have some moderate hills, and consist of sandy and gravel roads, single-track trails (with sandy footing). There will be either natural water or tanks approximately every 5-8 miles.
There will not be a farrier available for this ride except for special arrangements prior to the ride. Please bring your horses well shod or hoof boots…. or a sense of humor.
Photographer: Wanda Clowater
5 Sandy Lane, Poland, Me 042740
207-858-3180
RIDE MANAGERS/CO-ORDINATORS:
Roxanne Winslow: cell: 860-460-0851, .
Kathie Duggan: cell: 508-559-3677,
**Please feel free to contact either of us for any additional information.**
RIDE SECRETARY: Cheryl Mastele, 197 Maiden Lane, Durham, Ct 06422, 860-301-6767
Treatment Vet: Dr Mark T Reilly of South Shore Equine Clinic will be on site during the ride and on call overnight. Office phone: 781-585-2611
Important cell #s for the day of ride:
Roxanne Winslow ( Ride Manager) cell: 860-460-0851
Kathie Duggan (assist Ride Manager & Trail Master) 508-559-3677
Paul Winslow (Water & Roads) cell: 860-460-1164
Cheryl Mastele (Ride Secretary) cell: 860-301-6767
For safety and insurance purposes, helmets are required when mounted
****Please enclose a copy of your coggins and rabies certificate
and a copy of your AERC membership card****
Just a reminder! It is hunting season and a big hunting area the end of October in Myles Standish SF. There will be no hunting on Sundays and during the endurance ride, but for those people that are planning to ride a short ride with their horses on Saturday…you must wear blaze orange to be easily seen in the forest.
2017 NEATO Flatlanders
50 & 30 mile LD
SUNDAY, Oct 29th, 2017
RIDE - Circle all that apply / (Sun 50 Endurance) (Sun 30 LD)HORSE / Name / Breed / Registration # / Age
Owners name / Color / (Circle appropriate)
Mare Gelding Stallion
Owners address / Owners AERC # / Owners ECTRA # / Horse’s ECTRA #
City / State / Zip / Phone Horse’s AERC #
RIDER / Name / Riders AERC # / Riders ECTRA # / Other #
Address / Circle one / FW / LW / MW / HW / Junior
- 160 / 161 - 185 / 186-210 / 210-
City / State / Zip / Phone
Emergency Information / Emergency Contact Name / Emergency Contact Phone#
Arrival Information / Expected Date & Time / Vehicle Description & plate
I agree to allow my horse to be tested for drugs (initial): ______
Please read this release carefully and sign at the bottom:
As a participant in this ride, I agree I have read the rules, condition, and regulation of the event and will comply with them. As a participant in the event, I agree to abide by the rules of the sanctioning organization, AERC and the aforementioned ride.
I agree that my participation in the ride involves certain inherent risks, which include but are not limited to the following:
1.horseback riding involves being in remote areas for extended periods of time, far from communication, transportation, and medical facilities, that these areas have many natural and man-made hazards, which management cannot anticipate, identify, modify, eliminate, or control, these hazardous surfaces/subsurface conditions including such things as rocks, trees, puddles, streams, fences, jumps and/or other hard objects and/or holes, divots, ledges which could cause an equine to trip and/or fall and/or could strike a participant who falls from or is thrown from an equine;
2. That horses can behave in unpredictable ways that can result in accidents to anyone at any time, resulting in injury, severe injury, or death;
3. That an equine’s reactions to sound, movements, objects, vehicles, persons, animals, scents or insects cannot be predicted.
I agree to take full responsibility for myself/my child, my helpers/crew and the animal(s) I/my child or children and/or helpers/crew is/are riding or have in camp. I will hold harmless all officers, members, employees and ride personnel of AERC, NEATO, Region 16, The Common Wealth of Massachusetts, Department of Conservation and Recreation or DCR Myles Standish State Forest, the Mayflower Council, Boy Scouts, and Boy Scouts of America for any accident, injury or loss that might occur due to my participation in this ride, and free all liability for such injury or loss, including that due to negligence not caused by wanton or willful misconduct of the ride and ride management.
I hereby certify that my horse is not under the influence of medication and will not be treated with or given any medications prohibited by AERC rules. I also hereby give permission to AERC or its duly appointed agent to take any appropriate action deemed necessary to check for possible administration of drugs to my horse. The undersigned verifies acceptance of risks and responsibilities for rider’s and horses’ condition and certifies that all information on this form is correct to the best of his/her knowledge.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS LIABILITY RELEASE
Signature of Rider______Date______
(If rider is under 18 years of age, parent/guardian)
Signature of Owner______Date______
PERMISSION FOR MINOR TO RIDE (under 18 years of age)
I hereby consent to the entry of, Birth date,
In this trail ride and certify that I have read the foregoing representations and statements and that the same may be deemed a part hereof, and hereby accept responsibility thereunder for the participation of said minor.
Signature______Relationship______Date______
(parent/guardian)
Riders under the age of 16 must ride with an adult sponsor.______
Sponsor NameSponsor Signature
2017 NEATO Flatlanders Endurance 50 & LD 30 mile
FEES
Rider Name (Please print): ______
Entry Fee 50 Mile ………..@ $ 115______
Entry Fee 30 Mile (Limited Distance Open)…@$ 100______
Junior riders (under 16) 50 Mile ………………… @$85______
Junior riders (under 16) 30 Mile……………… @$75______
NEATO members deduct $10.00………………………. $ <______>
Late Entry Fee (after Oct 19th) $ 50 ______
Extra meal tickets per person (under 10 = ½ price) $ 15 ______
AERC Non Member Fee ………………….…@$ 15 ______
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Total Payment Due: ______
Amount this Payment: ______
*Balance Due: ______
Make Checks Payable to:
NEATO
And send to:
Cheryl Mastele
197 Maiden Lane
Durham, Ct 06422
860-349-1200
cell: 860-301-6767
Directions
Myles Standish State Forest
SOUTH CARVERMA02366
Do not follow GPS!!
From all points North (or from South via Route 95 to 495)
Route 495 South. Take Exit 2 off Route 495 (Route 58). Take a left onto Route 58 north. Follow the signs that say "Myles Standish State Forest.” You will come to a fork in the road (approx. 2.6 miles) where route 58 bears to the left. Stay to the right on Tremont Street. Take a right onto Cranberry Road (approx. .8 miles). This will take you to the Forest Headquarters' building (approx. 2.8 miles). Go left and follow detour signs around College Pond to a right onto Upper College Pond Road. Then following the signs that say Camp Squanto. You will pass the entrances to Charge Pond and Camp Cachalot. Camp Squanto is the next entrance opposite Fearing Pond. Take this right and follow this curving road to the boy scout camp parking lot.
Do not follow GPS!!
We plan to have our yellow NEATO direction signs leading you through the forest to the Scout camp as well.
Campground Address:
Camp Squanto BSA
200 Cutter Field Rd
Plymouth, MA
02360
Ride Manager & NEATO President:
Roxanne Winslow 860-460-0851
Assistant Ride Manager and Trail Master:
Kathie Duggan 508-559-3677
SEE YOU the end of OCT!!