Hunter Paces.
Registration has closed for the 2021 Fall Hunter Pace. See you next year!
Dear Prospective Competitor;
The Myopia Hunter Paces in Hamilton, offer riders a lovely ride through typical Myopia hunt country. Offered in the spring and fall, the courses are comprised of beautiful trails and fields, with plenty of inviting natural jumps (all with gaps) of every height (maximum of 3 feet). The courses are approximately 7 miles and include a 3-minute stop in the middle of the course. Participants ride out in teams of up to 5 riders. Riders under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult rider. Please note that due to the pandemic there are changes to our long-held traditions – see below for details.
Our Hunter Paces exist because of our landowners and wonderful volunteers. Please thank them when you meet or ride by them.
Kick On and Enjoy!
~ Ms. Wendy Wood and Mr. Nicholas White, Jt. MsFH, and the Myopia Hunt Volunteers
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MYOPIA FALL HUNTER PACE
Sunday, November 14, 2021, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. start times
Groton House Farm
746 Highland Street
Hamilton, Massachusetts
$85 per competitor
Course:
The course of approximately six miles is the same for all divisions. There is a mandatory three minute rest stop. Refreshments will be provided for riders.
Non-Jumping Division: All jumps are optional.
Junior Non-Jumping Division: Two or more riders under 18. One adult professional may be part of a Junior team. All jumps are optional.
20” Jumping Division: 12-18 typical hunt fences, maximum of 20”. All jumps are mandatory.
3’ Jumping Division: Approximately 20-25 typical hunt fences, maximum of 3’. All jumps are mandatory.
Start Times:
Teams will be asked to select their preferences for a start out time which will allow for social distancing and ensure a steady flow of teams on course. We will confirm your entry and email start time to your team leader prior to the event. There will not be a warm-up area. Please observe social distancing practices and wear a face covering prior to your assigned start time.
Attire:
Safety helmet required. Creative team attire encouraged for all divisions.
Awards:
Winners will be those teams closest to the Official Pace Time. Six Ribbons will be available for the top six places of each division. During the month of September, ribbons awarded will be mailed to the designated team leader for distribution. Division results will be posted on myopiahunt.org by the Wednesday following the Hunter Pace.
IMPORTANT EVENT GUIDELINES
It is very important that all participants review the guidelines and changes. Thank you for following these guidelines and doing your part to help keep yourself and others safe and healthy.
REGISTRATION
We are only accepting Online Registration and Payment. Payment for the whole team must be made at the time of registration. No payments will be accepted on the Hunter Pace Day. Links are below for all tasks.
A leader from the team must complete the online registration and payment for all the team of riders.
Each rider is responsible to have completed the online Myopia Hunt Waiver in advance of the event.
Prior to receiving a team ride out time, the following MUST be submitted before the team leader receives the email providing the ride out time:
Online registration including payment for the entire team
Electronic e-signed waiver for each rider
Current Coggins for each participating horse
Teams will be asked to select their preferences for ride out times which will allow for social distancing and ensure a steady flow of teams on course. We will confirm your entry and email the start times to your team leader.
Entries are limited and will be accepted until we reach our limit for everyone’s health and safety.
Cancelled entries will receive a refund minus a $10 processing fee.
In the unlikely event that the Hunter Pace is cancelled, all fees will be refunded with the exception of the processing fees.
AT THE HUNTER PACE EVENT
All attendees are required to wear a face mask which covers your nose and mouth while on the grounds unless mounted. You and your team will be expected to practice safe social distancing while interacting and one another and other riders.
Please arrive a maximum of 35 minutes before you scheduled time. That will give you adequate time to mount and check in for your scheduled ride time. If you arrive late for your start time you may not be able to ride. There will not be a marked warm up area so please pace yourself to avoid a queue in the starting area.
Please park a safe distance from the next trailer to allow for safe physical distancing from your nearest neighbor.
Only one team member should approach the Secretary area to pick up the team number and must be wearing a mask.
Masks are required when working on the ground with your horse. When mounted, each rider should be prepared to wear a face covering/mask when necessary.
When riding, participants must maintain at least 6 feet social distancing when riding or on foot, based upon the guideline of the state and federal agencies. A face covering/mask will be required while working on the ground with your horse. When mounted riders should have a mask available should circumstances require.
Please take a brief cool out after completing the team ride and leave the grounds to allow for another trailer to park safely. Unfortunately no tailgates or picnics this year.
Please stay home if you are not feeling well (fever, cough, or shortness of breath, sore throat) or have had close contact with a person diagnosed with Covid-19 or under investigation for Covid-19 within the past 14 days.
Unfortunately, we will not be providing a lunch. Please bring your own food and beverages.
Sorry because of gathering size, we can’t accommodate spectators. One parent per junior is permitted.
—– Photographers Shawn Tinkham and John Miller will be at the event. Please check their websites for proofs afterwards —–