Hunter Pace Series in N. GA

[Noctis]

Hey Guys! Mercy Stables in Ringgold GA is having a hunter pace series this year! Just thought that I’d share with you all!

MERCY STABLES HUNTER PACE SERIES

DATES: SATURDAY April 24th 2010 and SATURDAY June 26th 2010
at Mercy Stables
86 Swanson Rd Ringgold, GA
START TIMES: 10AM TO 1:30PM

Six Ribbons Pinned in each Class for
Closest to the Optimum Time

Entry Fees are Per Rider

1. Beginner Pace: $30 Pre Entry, $35 day of
2. Intermediate Pace: $30 Pre Entry, $35 day of
3. Field Hunters Pace: $35 Pre Entry, $40 day of

Hunter Pace Courses - Rain or Shine
Ride English or Western
Teams of riders will follow well marked pace courses through beautiful hunt country, including, hills, fields, water obstacles, and optional jumps. Jumps not to exceed 3’, and will be mainly natural elements.
Teams may be composed of 1 or 2 riders. Teams with more 2 riders will only be awarded 2 prizes.
Teams in the Field Hunters Pace will ride the beginner/intermediate course with an additional loop.
Start Times will run continuously first come first serve.
All riders must be back by 4pm. If you are riding both courses or are planning a leisurely pace we ask that you go out early. Riders may rest or change horses between courses if riding multiple courses/horses.
ASTM Hard hats with harness required for all riders under 18. Proper riding footwear required for all riders.
Current negative coggins are required for all horses.
A liability release form must be signed by each rider or rider’s parent if rider is under 18 years of age.
For Pre Entry email marisa.goode@gmail.com for forms. Pre entries accepted until April 22nd and June 24th. No Refunds unless the Hunter Pace is canceled.
High Point awards for teams with highest overall placings in both hunter paces in each division. Must compete in both paces to be eligible for series awards.

There is water, available overnight stabling and restroom facilities are available.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR E-MAIL
Marisa Goode (423)774.7010
E-MAIL marisa.goode@gmail.com

[spotnnotfarm]

Chocomare and I are coming to the one in June!

[ChocoMare]

Lord willing, yes, I’ll be there :yes:

Hehehehe, Spot and I make quite the team. She in her uber-chic/loffly western garb and me in my lower-Slobovia/backyard english get up. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Noctis]

I’m SO GLAD you’re dragging ChocoMare up Spot! Huzzah! And…you all will meet The $700 Pony

[relocatedTXjumpr]

WoooHoo!!!

I’m planning on attending the April one!!!

[Noctis]

Awesome! Did you see the fb link?We’re BEGGING everyone one preenter so we can have a better headcount

[relocatedTXjumpr]

Nope…didnt see the FB link…but my FB is being stupid.

Ill pre-enter!!!

[spotnnotfarm]

I am thinking about coming to the April one as my own team. However, I may be riding the trails at Foxhall that day. I will let you know. How late can I pre-enter?

I really want to meet the pony! I am going to seek her out if you are coming to Foxhall!

Relocated I also want to meet your sweet fella. He looks so sweet in his pictures.

[relocatedTXjumpr]

Spot…you will see him at Foxhall in June…so no worries if you cant make the April HP!

[Noctis]

[QUOTE=spotnnotfarm;4777402]
I am thinking about coming to the April one as my own team. However, I may be riding the trails at Foxhall that day. I will let you know. How late can I pre-enter?

I really want to meet the pony! I am going to seek her out if you are coming to Foxhall!

Relocated I also want to meet your sweet fella. He looks so sweet in his pictures.[/QUOTE]

You can preenter up until the 22nd Im not going to be making it to Foxhall it looks like, having some major truck trouble so all cash is going there!

[spotnnotfarm]

I am so sorry Noctis! I understand though, we just went through truck trouble. It is no fun! I am hoping we can do the Foxhall ride again next year.

Hopefully we can meet soon at one of the Hunter Paces! I should know in the next week or so!

[Noctis]

Apparently my torque converter is kaput. BUT it’ll be good as new soon!

[relocatedTXjumpr]

I cant wait…its getting close!!!

[Noctis]

We’re excited to meet everyone!

[system]

Sounds like fun!! :yes: Thanks for sharing!!

[relocatedTXjumpr]

Had a BLAST today, despite Mother Nature insisting on throwing a few curve balls!

GREAT course…I mean, PERFECT…I had no idea what to expect…the course was inviting yet challenging…LOVELY farm, OMG!!!

And of course, the people were wonderful!! And I met the $700 pony!!!

See you in June!!!

[Noctis]

Thanks Becca! We had a blast despite the weather, and can’t wait for a much drier June Pace!!

[spotnnotfarm]

I will be at the one in June! I can’t wait!!

Noctis can you tell me what the divisons are? I think I signed up for the Intermediate, what does that entail?

[relocatedTXjumpr]

Once again, a LOVELY time at the Mercy Stables Hunter Pace!!!

The weather was PERFECT this time!! I drug a barn kid along with me as my partner and she had such an amazing time…its all she talked about on the way home!

Our two horses were wonderful, the course was great, and lots of riders turned out for the event!!

And the prizes, WOW!!! We were 4th in the intermediate division and thanks to my win in April, Captain and I were series Champions for the Intermediate section!

I met a new CoTHer, although bad me can not remember her name! I was sad to see Choco and Spot could not make it…NEXT TIME LADIES!!!

We cant wait to go again…and next time, I am bringing a few more CoTHers who are dieing to go!

Great job Marisa!

[Sarabean]

Had such a good time yesterday at the Mercy Stables Hunter Pace, that I want to do it again today!

The countryside and the course were to die for. Great footing, with just the right amount of gentle hills to make it interesting–and my girl was like a kid in a candy store–as soon as we started out and she saw the stretches of trail ahead she clicked on and I could almost hear her say “Mom! This is gonna be fun–let’s romp!!”

And the farm is just beautiful–met lots of nice people (and horses)–fell in love with the $700 pony and the three little guys in the paddock next to the barn. Too cute for words, those three!

Relocated, that was me (Wendy) and Sara that you met–I recognized Captain (a VERY handsome boy–easy to spot) from the pics you posted after the Foxhall ride. It was good to meet you! Congrats on being the intermediate series Champions!

We had to leave before the prizes were announced–boo–Sara decided to test her breakaway halter (it worked) so we decided she’d had a full day. It was only our second time at an event, and she did well up to that point…

Thanks Marisa, and to everyone at the farm, for giving us such a fun day. Can’t wait for the next one!!