Harvest Hoofbeats Ride

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We (Atlantic Canada Trail Riding Association) are excited to announce the Harvest Hoofbeats Ride to be held October 19th 2024 at Hobby Horse Farm, Coldbrook.  Ride the beautiful-marked woodland trails along the valley’s South mountain. Harvest Hoofbeats Ride is perfect as an introductory to Endurance riding or as a challenging conditioning ride in a safe and supportive environment. As an ACTRA- sanctioned ride, we are welcoming riders from NS, NB and PEI and encouraging riders to sign up as ACTRA members although membership is not necessary to participate.

The ride consists of a 12-mile or a 25-mile marked trail where riders present their horse for a Vet check at the start, mid-way and end of ride. The horse’s pulse, respiration, overall condition and soundness is recorded. It is a great opportunity to have a DMV hands on your horse at least 2 times in a day! Horse-rider combinations are timed and awards and prizes are provided.

Make it a weekend and arrive Friday night for the “Hoofbeat Movie Night and Social”, Saturday competition and trailer out on Sunday at your leisure after another ride on these legendary trails!

Ride Options: 1.) 12 mile Introductory Endurance Ride – INE (ACTRA Membership not required) OR 2.) 25 mile Limited Distance Ride – LD (ACTRA Membership IS required)

Registration:

To register please complete the ACTRA Sanctioned Ride Entry Form (available in Printable or Fillable formats) from the Atlantic Canada Trail Riding Association website under the Forms tab http://atlanticriders.ca/

Registrations and payment are to be sent to Ride Registrar/ Treasurer Carrilee Eddy – Ca*******@*****il.com

Proof of PSO Membership is required (i.e. NSEF / NBEA/ IHC / NEA / Other)

Stabling Available:

Stalls are available at $35, provide your own bedding.

Contact Leslie Wade to reserve your stall at df*****@**********co.ca.

Pens:

Ample space is available for those with portable pens.

Washroom and Water:

Available at the stable.

Camping:

Permitted in designated areas. No power hook up.

Trail Condition:

A combination of rocky, woodland and field trails.  Expect inclines and possible water crossing.  Hoof protection is recommended.

Tentative Schedule:

Friday: 7:00 pm Hoofbeat Movie Night and Social

Bring your own chair and join us in the indoor arena

Saturday:

7:30 am        Pre Ride Vet Check for 25 Miles Limited Distance Ride

8:30 am        Ride Meeting for 25 Miles Limited Distance Ride

9:00 am        25 Mile Riders Depart

9:00 am        Pre Ride Vet Check for 12 Miles Intro to Endurance

10:30 am      Ride Meeting for 12 Miles Intro to Endurance

11:00 am      12 Mile Riders Depart

5:00 pm        Meal, Awards and Prizes

Sunday:      On your own

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