Wednesday, May 9, 2012

LONG LAKE HOUNDS PIPE OPENER/SCHOOLING EVENT

This Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 1:00-4:00 pm the Long Lake Hounds are hosting the 1st annual Pipe Opener Steeplechase Schooling Event. Here is the info:


Saturday, May 12, 2012 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM


Twin Cities Polo Club
6755 Turner Rd., Independence, MN 55359
Call the LLH Hotline for directions (952) 473-1303
or visit www.longlakehounds.com or check the TCCTList
The purpose of this schooling event is to prep horses for the event season by riding fences at a pace with timing. Steeple chase fences will be placed in a circle around the existing course. Riders will declare which class they wish to compete. Riders make a first round to school the course, presenting each fence to the horse. The second round will be timed and calculated so on finishing you will know how fast you navigated the distance and at what time. This will help with planning your pace when competing over cross-country courses during the season. THIS IS NOT A RACE.

The Classes and Optimal Timing
  1. 1.5 miles/3 Laps @450 mpm = Canter- Gallop
  2. 1 mile/2 laps @400 mpm= Brisk Canter
  3. ½ mile/ 1 lap @ 300-350 mpm=trot to slow canter (with Fences)-
  4. Non Jumping 1 lap @300-350 mpm= trot to slow canter-

Plan to arrive and enter by declaring which class you wish to compete in. Then tack up your horse and execute your round, get your time and go home. We send your ribbons (unless you want to wait). Or plan to stay and tailgate with us.
Trophy and Six Ribbons to those closest to the optimal time in each division
Liability Waivers will be required

Direct questions to James Cullen (612) 384 7041 jcullen@alliancemgmt.com or Cindy Piper (612) 868-2190 cindypiper46@gmail.com  , Lisa Foster (612) 202-4492  lisabfoster@gmail.com
Directions and Details: View on line at www.longlakehounds.com

DETAILS
Entry Fees:  Cost per horse is $40 for the two rounds (schooling and timed) Pony Clubbers $20 –
Parking:  Upon arrival, look for directional signs.