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CRYSTAL CROWN
Battlefield Equestrian Society
SUNDAY 17 APRIL 2011
Battlefield Equestrian Society
Spring Judged Pleasure Ride
2011 Crystal Crown Series
Sunday, April 17, 2011
General Information on Ride
We are looking forward to another exciting and enjoyable Judged Pleasure Ride on Sunday, April 17 th . This ride is the first of the 2011 Crystal Crown Series. It will be held within the Manassas National Battlefield Park and will be approximately 10 miles long, over gently rolling terrain with creek crossings and clearly marked trails. Most of the trails do not require your horse to wear shoes although there are a few sections that are comprised of gravel. Shoeing is at your discretion. Ample trailer parking is available. Water is available in streams and an onsite water tank or you may choose to bring your own water. Portable restroom facilities are available onsite. Due to the anticipated size of this ride, the ride will begin promptly at 8:30 am, with registration/ check-in opening at 7:45 am. Start times will be pre-assigned and you will be notified of your start time by email no less than 3 days prior to the event ( by phone if no email available). On the day of the ride, it is critical that you check in with Registration and you and your horse be at the Start Line at your assigned ride time. If you are not present when called out by the Start Line volunteer, you will be fit in as time allows.
Safety for riders, spectators, and volunteers is paramount. Approved hard hats are recommended for all riders while mounted. All junior riders 17 and under must wear a hard hat and be accompanied by an adult. Horses known to kick should be identified with red tail ribbons, green horses with green tail ribbons, and stallions with permission should be marked with yellow tail ribbons. In addition, please leave your dog(s) at home.
Due to liability, BES does not allow non-registered friends/riders to ride along, participate at any obstacle, or park their trailer at the event site. In addition, bareback riding (some obstacles may require dropping/picking up your stirrups) and “ponying” horses (in training or otherwise) are not allowed during this event.
Treatment of Judges, Ground Volunteers and/or Your Horse
Any act of unsportsmanlike conduct, whether verbal or physical, disrespect to judges, event volunteers or your horse will result in loss of points on the particular obstacle and/or shall be grounds for immediate disqualification. If disqualification occurs, the rider shall forfeit all entry fees and prizes and will be asked to immediately leave the premises.
Registration/ Cost:
All riders must pre-register. Entries must be received no later than Friday, April 8 th . Any entry received after this date is on a space available basis and will be assessed a $15 late registration fee. Entry fees are non-refundable. If you are planning to ride in a group, please submit all applications in one envelope, if possible. Groups of 6 or more will be placed in the later time slots. This ride fills quickly, so we recommend you get your entry in early. CLICK APPLICATION CLICK WAIVER
Coffee, doughnuts, one lunch and refreshments are included in your entry fee.
Ø Current BES Members=$40
Ø Non BES Members=$45
Ø Daily Park Pass=$3 (all riders 17 and over must have a pass; annual park pass available for $20)
Ø Additional Lunches=$6 (for non-riding guests and spectators – rider fee includes your lunch only)
The Registration Form and Liability Waiver are attached and are available on the BES website.
Judging and Ribbons/Awards
The course will consist of natural and man-made obstacles. Horse and rider will be judged on ability to negotiate these obstacles safely as well as on trail manners and general horsemanship. Riders will have a one minute time limit to complete the obstacle unless otherwise directed. Decisions of the onsite judges are final.
Scores will be tabulated after the event and results emailed to participants and posted on the BES website. Ribbons and awards will be mailed within 2 weeks of the event date. Up to six ribbons will be awarded in each breed, age, and novice category. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons and awards will be awarded to the high point winners.
• Breed awards will be given in any category having at least 6 participants. Copies of registration papers are required for entry into a breed category. Breeds with less than 6 entries will be place in the “other registered” division. Horses without breed registration papers will be placed in the grade category.
• Age categories will be determined based on number of riders.
• Novice Horse and Novice Rider categories are open to horses or riders that have competed in 3 or less judged pleasure rides.
Crystal Crown Series Information
This ride is the first of five rides comprising the 2011 Crystal Crown Judged Pleasure Ride Series. Please visit the NVCEO website ( www.NVCEO.org ) for more information. Year-end awards are presented to the Top 20 participants in the Series. To qualify for the Overall year-end awards, the same horse/rider combination must compete in at least four of the five Crystal Crown Rides. The top four scores of the horse/rider combination will be used to determine Overall year-end placement.
Additionally, the Top 2 Junior Riders in each Junior division (ages 12 and under and ages 13 through 17) will be awarded. To qualify for the Junior year-end awards, the same horse/rider combination must compete in at least three of the five Crystal Crown Rides. The top three scores of the horse/rider combination will be used to determine Junior year-end placement.
Directions
1. From I-66, take Exit 47 onto Route 234 North.
2. Turn right at the second light (Stone House is on the corner) onto Route 29 North.
3. Travel less than a mile and look for signs on the right. Ride site is located between the Stone House and the Stone Bridge in the Manassas National Battlefield Park.
Inclement Weather Policy
The event will be held rain or shine, but may be cancelled if weather or trail conditions are considered to be hazardous. If the event is cancelled, you will be notified by email (by phone if no email available) by 8:00pm on Saturday, April 16 th .
If weather or field conditions prevent parking in the Manassas Park, an alternative parking site is available. If the use of this site is necessary, you will be contacted by email (by phone if no email available) by 8:00pm on Saturday, April 16 th and provided further information.
Extras!!!
Ø Photos of this event may be taken and available online after the ride
Ø BES clothing and merchandise
Ø Additional “extras” may be added for the event
Contact Information
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact:
Marlys Shoup: 703-754-4981, or <mailto:BESRideSecr etary%40hotmail. com> BESRideSecretary@ hotmail.com
Dewey Brown: 540-341-8406, or <mailto:gohrsecrzy% 40aol.com> gohrsecrzy@aol.com
BES Website: www.battlefieldequestriansociety.org
We look forward to you joining us for a great experience for you and your horse that benefits the equestrian trails at Manassas National Battlefield Park. BES thanks you for your support.
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