THE WEST GREENWICH HORSEMAN'S ASSOCIATION
ANNOUNCES ITS ANNUAL
SUMMER’S DAY POKER RIDE
SUNDAY AUGUST 3rd, 2014
GODDARD PARK, WARWICK, RI
Try your luck at collecting a winning poker hand while enjoying a mid-season ride on the well-maintained equestrian trails at Goddard Park in Warwick, RI.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM / REGISTRATION10:00 AM - 12:00 PM / RIDE OUT & RETURN
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM / EVALUATION OF POKER HANDS
ALONG WITH LUNCH AND
SODA OR BOTTLED WATER
1:00 PM
OR AS SOON AS ALL HANDS HAVE BEEN CHECKED / PRIZES AWARDED
Seven jugs with sealed envelopes will be distributed along the main trails. Bring one UNOPENED envelope from each jug to the registration table at the end of your ride. The judges will open the envelopes and assist you in determining the best and worst poker hand you can make from the seven cards. In the envelope with one of your cards, you may also be lucky enough to find a specially “marked” slip for a Rhode Island Lottery ticket. The cash prizes will be a percentage of the poker ante fees collected from participating riders.
BEST HAND / 25%2ND BEST HAND / 15%
3RD BEST HAND / 10%
4TH BEST HAND / 5%
WORST HAND / 5%
ENTRY FEE SCHEDULE:
POKER ANTE / LUNCH / TOTALCLUB MEMBERS / $16.00 / $4.00 / $20.00
NON-CLUB MEMBERS / $21.00 / $4.00 / $25.00
NON-RIDERS / $5.00 / $5.00
No pre-entries needed but for more information call Mike or LuAnn at (401) 397-2292
NEHT and WGHA Mileage Available in up to three, 6 mile loops.
Proof of a negative coggin's test and a rabies certificate is required to participate in the poker competition - we will be checking for these at registration.
WEST GREENWICH HORSEMAN’S ASSOCIATION
ENTRY / RELEASE FORM
SUMMER’S DAY POKER RIDE
August 3rd, 2014
ENTRY FEE: $20.00 FOR CLUB MEMBERS (Includes Lunch & drink)
$25.00 FOR NON-MEMBERS (Includes Lunch & drink)
$5.00 FOR EXTRA LUNCH
No Pre-entries, just bring the form to the ride.
Please make checks payable to: West Greenwich Horseman’s Association or WGHA
RIDER (please print) ______RIDER’S AGE______
STREET ADDRESS______PHONE ______
CITY ______- STATE ______ZIP ______
NAME OF HORSE ______HORSE’S AGE______GENDER ______
WGHA MEMBER? YES ______NO ______(please check one) If yes provide membership No.______
UNDER RHODE ISLAND LAW, AN EQUINE PROFESSIONAL, UNLESS HE CAN BE SHOWN TO HAVE FAILED TO BE IN THE EXERCISE OF DUE CARE, IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO , OR THE DEATH OF, A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISK OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 4 OF THE GENERAL LAWS.
THE WEST GREENWHICH HORSEMAN’S ASSOCIATION OR THE OWNERS OF THE PARK WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO RIDER, SPECTATOR, OR HORSE OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY ANY HORSE OWNED AND/OR RIDDEN BY HIM/HERE AND SHALL NOT HOLD THE WEST GREENWHICH HORSEMAN’S ASSOCIATION OR THE OWNER’S OF THE PARK LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE.
Signature on this form consents agreement to these conditions as well as the WGHA Rules above
Please sign below. IT MUST BE LEGIBLE.
Parent/Legal guardian must sign for riders under 18.
Printed Name of Parent/Guardian: ______(or indicate SELF if over 18)
Signature of Parent/Guardian/Self(if over 18): ______Date: ______
Please be advised that photos may be taken at this event for use in WGHA publications as well as the Equine Journal. Please indicate below if you consent to have your picture published in this manner:
o I consent
o I do not consent Signature ______Date: ______
Current Coggins & Rabies CERTIFICATES Checked ______(Registrar’s Initials)