A benefit for the Sporting Hounds Foundation of Tryon at FENCE
3381 Hunting Country Rd. Tryon, NC. 28782
SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2021
Rain Date: March 28
Featuring classes for all levels of field hunters, including those new to the sport
- $250 cash prize for each jumping class
- Prizes and Ribbons First through Sixth place
- Qualifying Carolina Performance Field Hunter Series classes
CLASS SPONSORS:
The Hare & Hound, Lisa Seger Insurance, Tryon Builders, NC-CRF Equestrian, ReMax Advantage Realty-Bonnie Lingerfelt
- A portion of entry fees will be tax-deductible
- A portion of entry fees will be donated to the represented hunts of participants
- for benefit of hound care
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all participants must maintain social distancing practices and any attendees will be expected to adopt TAILGATE mode of spectating. Groups arriving together must remain together. One person may be designated as “groom” for their rider/riders and all others must remain at the vehicle in the tailgate area. Tailgate areas for spectators will be assigned. (All information will be on FENCE website, as well as CRF Equestrian-NC).
There will be no check-in and all entry fees must be paid in advance by check or credit card via the designated website. Packets with information and rider numbers will be available in a designated area upon arrival of riders/horses. IF YOU BECOME ILL PRIOR TO THE EVENT, PLEASE CANCEL AND DO NOT ATTEND. Fees will be refunded prior to the closing date. After the closing date, no refunds.
JUDGE: Helen Hamryka, Shakerag Hounds
CLASSES
OPEN PAIRS: Open to all pairs, riders may make multiple trips with different partners. Last fence jumped abreast. Fences up to 2’6”. $40/rider
FUTURE FIELD HUNTER: Fences up to 2 ft., open to hunt members and nonmembers with horses new to riding in open. $60 entry or $35/class
FOX HUNTER IN TRAINING: (JUNIORS) Some fences up to 2’6” U/S as above $60 entry or $35/class
RATCATCHER: (AMATEURS) (Open to any hunt member) Fences up to 2’6” U/S as above $60 entry or $35/class
TALLY HO: (PROFESSIONAL RIDERS/TRAINERS) (Open to any hunt member) Fences to 2’11” U/S as above $60 entry or $35/class
CAROLINA PERFORMANCE FIELD HUNTER: For qualified hunt members; placings count toward year-end awards. Fences 2’9” - 3’0. May be asked to hand gallop, hold hard, trot fences. $40/entry
CAROLINA PERFORMANCE HILLTOPPER: Judged on way of going; manners; appropriateness for hunt field. Will be asked to walk, trot, canter and change direction. $40/entry
BEST TURNED OUT: Overall presentation of horse and rider
Social gathering to welcome competitors at Mountain Brook winery along with Green Creek Hounds hosting an opening season and Derby event. Social distancing and Covid restrictions will be in place. Masks will be required for this event. Derby party: Saturday, September 5, 2020 - 5:00 pm Closing date: August 28, 2020 Stabling at FENCE facilities: $35.00 per horse Information and entries: Carolyn C. Cadier Crescent Ridge Farm 624 Bent Oak Drive Columbus, NC 28722 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.FENCE.org
Entries and Waivers ONLINE only:
Both Waivers need to be signed (digital signature), please complete each wavier before you enter the trials.