ABOUT THE HUNTER’S PACE:
A hunter pace is a competition where horses and riders follow a well marked trail. Prior to the event, Long Lake Hounds Masters ride the trail at the speed that the Field Hunter (trot/canter/gallop) and Hill Topper (walk/trot/canter) flights would go if they were hunting. The Masters pace time is the optimal time and considers the terrain and footing conditions. There will be 8-12 jumps spaced around the course, all of which are optional. Competitors go out in teams of two, three or no more than four to ride the trail. Each group of riders is timed. The group that comes closest to the optimal time for each division wins the competition.
THE DETAILS:
DISTANCE: Approximately 4-5 mile marked course through rolling hills and beautiful woods
TEAMS: 2, 3, or no more than 4 riders
DIVISIONS: Field Hunter (Trot/Canter/Gallop), start times will be from approximately 9:00-10:00
Hill Topper (Walk/Trot/Canter), start times will be from approximately 10:00-11:00
COST: Member Adult Price: $40 Member Junior Price: $20 (under 19 years of age)
Non Member Adult Price: $75 Non Member Junior Price: $40 (under 19 years of age)
LOCATION: Watertown (bring water for your horses, no water or bathrooms available)
PRIZES: Ribbons will be awarded to the 1st-4th place teams.
KEEPING EVERYONE SAFE:
All teams must register at www.longlakehounds.com. This will ensure that there will be appropriate distance between groups and less people on the roads tacking up at the same time. You will get a confirmation of your start time on the Friday before the Pace with the waiver, directions, parking and payment information.
ABOUT LLH:
The Long Lake Hounds, founded in 1959, is Minnesota’s only hunt. The Long Lake Hounds is a “drag” hunt meaning it doesn’t hunt or involve live foxes. A fox scent is dragged ahead of our pack of foxhounds to simulate the path a pursued fox might take through the woods and over fields. The hounds, at the direction of the Huntsman, find and follow the scent, leading members and guests on a great ride over private trails and fields that the club maintains. Join Long Lake Hounds and Join the Chase! For membership information and to get the member price at the Pace visit www.longlakehounds.com/members or email thelonglakehounds@gmail.com.
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One person for each team will need to fill out this form. We do ask for everyone's contact information to confirm your start time and let you know of any changes in location or if we have to postpone due to weather or some other reason.
