Round Top Pace Event

Saturday, October 10, 2009 (Snow date: Sunday, October 11, 2009)

Opening Date: September 8, 2009 / Closing Date: October 9, 2009
Send Entries to: / Libby Stokes, 1393 Mesa Ridge Lane, Castle Rock, Colorado 80108
303-688-2795
Divisions: / Division A: / Course approximately two miles with fences of 2’ to 3’ at approximate pace of 350 m/min.
Division B: / Young Horse/Rider Division: Course approximately two miles with fences of 2’6 or you can choose to go around fences at a pace of 300 m/min.

Entries: $30 per Horse. Except people who have helped Round Top 2009. These people will have a reduced rate of $20 per horse. We will be limited to 60 pairs only, so first come first served. Please make checks out to Round Top Horse Trials. Refunds minus $10 for scratches after closing date. $25 per stall, per day, limited stabling. Net profit of this event will go to future improvements for Round Top.

Awards: Will be a prize and ten ribbon placings per division. There will be a prize for the best tail gate lunch.

Direction: From I-25 just north of Castle Rock, go east on Happy Canyon Road (Exit 187), go left (East) on Mesa Drive and go up and around mesa (1.5 miles). Go east on Mesa Ridge Lane to 1393 Mesa Ridge Lane.

Schedule: Friday, October 9th, noon, cross country course will be open for walking. Course will be closed for walking when pace event starts on Saturday, October 10th, 9:00 A.M. Awards will be given out after pace event approximately 12:30. Bring your own tail gate!

Postcards will be sent out one week before with ride times and confirmation of entry. This will be low keyed and hopefully, fun. We hope everyone has fun.

Rules:

1.  Time closest to optimum time will win. Timing starts when starter says go and when last rider of pair crosses finish line.

2.  No timing or measuring equipment allowed on course.

3.  ASTM approved helmet and harness that fits mandatory for each rider. Proper riding boots and safe horse and tack required. Rider vests and horse breastplates are highly recommended. There will be a safety check for all pairs prior to start of course. No horse three-years old or younger allowed.

4.  Please ride in a safe, caring manner.

5.  Please do not litter.

6.  Please, no dogs.

Round Top Pace Event Entry Form

Division:______

Name of Rider A: ______Phone:______

Address: ______

Email: ______PM Phone: ______

Horse Name:______

Name of Rider B: ______Phone:______

Address: ______

Email: ______PM Phone: ______

Horse Name:______

Fees: Make checks out to Round Top Horse Trials, and enclose with entry, please.

Release of liability: Rider and horse owner understand and accept the inherent risks encumbering self with this show. Under Colorado Law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities, pursuant to Section 13:21:120 Colorado Revised Statutes. By signing this form I agree to assume all risks and responsibilities for myself, my guest and my property, including my horse in connection with this show. I will be responsible for damages incurred by my horse.

Rider’s Signature:______Date:______

(Parent or Guardian Signature)______Date:______