Summerfest Pairs #1

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General Information

Riders and ponies of all levels are invited.

You need an active OE membership to ride. Proof of 2024 OE Membership and completed required courses must be sent to the EMGC Secretary (equinemountedgamescanada@gmail.com) if not already provided.

Points for this competition will count towards overall season scores.

Complete entries consist of all required paperwork received by the Competition Committee and payment by e-transfer to the Treasurer (emgcpayments@gmail.com) by the deadline. No entries will be accepted after April 14, 2024.

EMGC follows the IMGA 2023 Rulebook. Additional EMGC Bit and Tack options apply.

Prompt start times will be implemented. If riders are late, they will be invited into the ring when it is safe to do so.

Event Format

Pairs

Parking

Please park trailers around the perimeter of the sand ring with space for other vehicles and trailers to get around. Vehicles without trailers can park by the barn and along the driveway on the grass.

Lunch

Please bring your own.

Volunteering

All riders are required to identify two volunteer arena crew members in charge of set-up for their lane's equipment while they are riding.

There will be at least a 15 minute break between divisions to facilitate riders from other divisions acting as volunteers. Additional Assistant Referees and Prop Crew volunteers are needed and appreciated throughout the day. The goal is to have each volunteer assist with at least one full division. This makes the day run as smoothly as possible.

Refunds

After the deadline, refunds will be provided only if your spot can be filled. Please contact EMGC Event Committee Member, Megan (meganc.emgc@outlook.com), regarding medical, veterinary, or family emergency situations.

Weather Plans

The competition will be held regardless of weather (except in the event of thunder and lightning or heavy snowfall). If the competition is cancelled, competitors will be notified via email the day prior to the competition and fees will be refunded.

Arena

Footing of the arena is grass.

Important Reminder

It is important that each rider, spectator, and supporter respects the competition property.

Throughout the day and before you depart, please ensure that you have cleaned up after your horse, placed garbage in garbage cans, and that your trailer area is free of any hay, manure, or other debris. Please keep your horse away from any grass areas that we don’t have permission to use. No dogs please.

Games List & Schedule

Session 1 (8 races)

Speed weavers

Bottle shuttle

Socks and bucket

Mug shuffle – modified

Four flag

Ball and cone

Founder’s race

Sword – modified

Final (10 races)

Hi-lo

Hoopla

Pony pairs

Association

Hug a mug

Three mug

Agility aces – modified

Two flag – modified

Litter lifters

Flag fliers

EMGC reserves the right to modify the games list, schedule, and divisions at its discretion.