Horseshoe Bend Park
HORSESHOE BEND PARK
Distance Riding 101 Clinic
Horseshoe Bend Park
Frenchtown, NJ 08825
Horseshoe Bend Park is located in Kingwood Township, New Jersey and consists of 452 acres of woods, streams and fields. The park currently has over 5.5 miles of trails used for hiking, horseback riding and bird watching with an additional 2.5 miles of trails being constructed in 2013. Land purchases currently being negotiated by Kingwood Township and the State of New Jersey will add an additional 248 acres – increasing the total park size to 700 acres. The park is adjacent to the Delaware and Raritan State Park, which has a 70-mile towpath along the Delaware River.
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We are very excited to announce our first Distance Riding 101 Clinic!!!
September 27 and 28, 2013
This clinic will be geared toward introducing you to the sport of endurance riding through a hands-on approach. Friday will include interactive workshops and Saturday will include a 5-mile or 10-mile guided ride. (Riders Choice)
Patti Stedman and Sandy Terp will be presenting the workshops and Dr. Meg Sleeper will be doing the AERC veterinary examinations. Topics will include an in depth look at how to prepare the horse & rider team, how the competitions work and how to have not only success – but FUN!
Clinic Schedule
Friday September 27thSaturday September 28th
DawnGates Open6:30 amBreakfast
12:00 pmRegistration7:30 amPre-ride Vet Exam
1:00 pmClinic Starts8:00 amGuided RidesBegin
5:00 pmWorkshops12:30pmLunch
7:00 pmDinner and Informal Q&A1:00pmConclusion
Accommodations:
Camping will be in a large grassy field; campers must bring their own equipment (tents, sleeping bags, etc). Sleeping in horse trailers on a cot is an alternative. Porta potties provided. You are responsible for containing your horse. Portable fencing is allowed and camping will be in a fenced field; gate will be shut overnight. Horse water will be available. Please plan to provide all other needs for your horse (feed, buckets, tack, blankets, etc). We will run rain or shine, be prepared!
** ** Arrival anytime on Friday is OK, but ride management will not arrive until shortly before noon.
Food:
All entries include…
Friday – Dinner
Saturday – Breakfast (continental) and Lunch
*** Have someone traveling with you who isn’t participating in the clinic? No problem, we’ll feed them too! (See fees below)
Requirements:
- A SEI certified helmet (you will not be allowed to ride without one)
- A Current Negative Coggins Certificate (dated within 12 months from clinic date)
- A Current Rabies Certificate (dated within 12 months from clinic date)
Fees:
Mounted Participation$110
Auditors$45
Extra Friday Meal (dinner)$15
Extra Saturday Meals (includes breakfast)$15
There are only 25 Mounted Participation slots available (unlimited auditors). Entries will be accepted up until September 15, BUT IF THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH ENTRIES TO FINANCE THE CLINIC, THE CLINIC WILL BE CANCELED ON September 16 so please sign up before this date. Refunds given (less a $25 clerical fee for mounted participation entries, $15 for audit entries) up to September 20. Refunds will be given after September 20 at the discretion of the clinic organizers depending on expenses. In the event that the clinic is cancelled, full refunds will be given.
Registration Form
(Please check the appropriate box below)
Clinic – Mounted Participation (w/ own horse)Clinic - Audit only
Participant’s Name: ______18 yrs old? (or older) ____
Address: ______Phone #: ( ) _ ___ - _____
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Email: ______@ ______.com
Emergency Contact: ______Phone #: ( ) ____ - _____
Horse’s Name: ______Breed: ______
Age: ______Color: ______Mare Gelding
(circle one)
Horse Owner’s Name: ______
Feel free to give us a little background on you & your horse: ______
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RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT: I understand horse related activities are high risk. I am participating at my own risk and I hereby assume the all risks inherent in all horse-related activities, including but not limited to bodily injury and physical harm to horse, rider and spectator and or property. I hereby agree to hold harmless and indemnify Big Loop Farm, and its Landowners and Associates, Chandelle Farm, and its Landowners and Associates, event volunteers, and organizers and further release them from any and all liability or responsibility for accident, damage, injury, death or illness to myself and to my property, including any horse owned by myself or to any family member or spectator accompanying me on the premises.
Participant’s Signature: ______
Parent’s Signature (if under 18 years): ______
Horse Owner’s Signature: ______
Mounted Participation (w/ your own horse)$110x _____ = $ ______
Auditors$45x _____ = $ ______
Extra Friday Meal (dinner)$15x _____ = $ ______
Extra Sunday Meals (breakfast & lunch) $15x _____ = $ ______
GRAND TOTAL $ ______
Please make checks payable to: Friends of Horseshoe Bend Park
Mail registrations to:Meg Sleeper
32 Horseshoe Bend Rd
Frenchtown, NJ 08825
***Make sure you include with your registration a signed liability release form, a current Coggins, a current Rabies Certificate & payment for the clinic!!!
Questions? Please contact us!
Meg Sleeper - (215) 898-6439
Patti Stedman - (717)560-8297
Sandy Terp - (908) 249-2491