New Vocations to Host Hunter Pace
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Edited press release
New Vocations inaugural Hunter Pace will take place on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Scheffelridge Farm in Paris, Ky. to support New Vocations.
The course for the event will simulate hunting terrain, and can be ridden at many different paces. The course will be clearly marked and jumps will be flagged and will include optional gates and water crossings.
The Hunter Pace will have four different divisions for riders of all skill levels, including a pleasure division. Teams finishing each division closest to the optimal time without going over will win and ribbons to third place will be awarded. Jumps from 6 inches to 2 feet 7 inches will be available for those who wish to jump with those jumps being optional.
Additionally, special awards and recognition will be given to teams whose mounts are majority Thoroughbreds that finish closest to the optimal time, without going over.
Costumes are encouraged, as prizes for this category will also be awarded. Also available is a Poker Pace, which will include five stops for teams to obtain a playing card. The team with the best “hand” of poker at the finish will win a prize.
The entry fee is $40 per rider with additional rides being $20; teams may enter the day of the pace. All proceeds from the event will benefit New Vocations horses. For more information, please visit www.newvocations.org/hunter-pace.