A benefit for the Sporting Hounds Foundation of Tryon at FENCE
3381 Hunting Country Rd. Tryon, NC. 28782
SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2021, 9 a.m.
Rain Date: March 28
Featuring classes for all levels of field hunters, including those new to the sport
- Cash prize for 1st-3rd place in each division
- Prizes and Ribbons 1st-6th place
- Trophies for best turned out, sportsmanship, and hunt with most competitors
- Qualifying Carolina Performance Field Hunter Series classes
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Pagan Gilman with Lisa Seger Insurance/Markel
CLASS SPONSORS:
The Hare & Hound, Lisa Seger Insurance/Markel,Tryon Builders, NC-CRF Equestrian, ReMax of Tryon and more
- A portion of entry fees will be tax-deductible
- Cash Award and prize to the hunt with the most competitors
- for benefit of hound care
Due to Covid-19 restrictions which may still be in place, all participants and guests must maintain social distancing practices and guests will be able to reserve TAILGATE spots for viewing.
- THERE WILL BE NO CHECK-IN; ALL FEES MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE VIA ONLINE ENTRY. RELEASES BOTH FOR FENCE AS WELL AS SHFT ON LINE AND MUST BE INCLUDED WITH ENTRY.
- Packets will be available for pick-up at a designated site the day prior (3/19) at FENCE
- Stabling available at FENCE - sign up form on website (SHFT)
- Prior to closing date all fees refunded; after closing date, no refunds.
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: open to hunt members and non-members with horses new to riding in field. Fences not over 2 ft.
$60 entry or $35/class
FFH/US: walk, trot, canter with group, may be asked for task by judge; judged on suitability for hunt field.
HANDY FUTURE FIELD HUNTER: open to any member or non-hunt member any age; consists of under saddle and one or two “walk-over” log fences. Judged in a group, may be asked for specific tasks by judge.
$60 entry
FOX HUNTER IN TRAINING (JUNIORS):
Open to all Juniors up to age 18. Some fences up to 2’6”
$60 entry or $35/class
FH IN TRAINING/US: Under saddle in group as above. RATCATCHER: (AMATEURS)
Open to any hunt member or proposed member. Fences up to 2’6”.
$60 entry or $35/class RATCATCHER/US: as above
TALLY HO: (PROFESSIONALS)
Open to any professional member of hunt or proposed member. Fences may be up to 3’0”.
$60 entry or $35/class TALLY HO/US: as above
CAROLINA PERFORMANCE FIELD HUNTER:
For qualified hunt members; placings count toward year-end awards. Fences 2’9” to 3’3”. 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 (following a hilltop Master)
$40/entry
RECEPTION FOR COMPETITORS AND GUESTS: FRIDAY EVENING 6 PM SITE: TBD
Entries MUST include copy of negative coggins, and Carolina Performance Series entries require signature of MFH represented hunt.
Fill out Waivers ONLINE - DO THIS FIRST
Both Waivers need to be signed (digital signature), please complete each wavier before you enter the trials.
Video Release Form
We will be shooting footage to promote the event and the foundation. Please read and fill out the following release form
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