Woodbury FFA Hunter Pace Fundraiser
Woodbury FFA Hunter Pace Fundraiser
The Woodbury Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni and Parent Support Group announce their annual Woodbury FFA Hunter Pace fundraiser to be held Sunday, November 6, at a new location, March Farms in Bethlehem.
Advanced entries must be postmarked or received by October 19 and entry forms are available on the internet at www.woodburyffa.org or by calling Karrie Higgins at 203-509-0138. The fee is $55 in advance for adults and $45 for junior riders 18 and under (as of January 1, 2011). After the October 19 cutoff date, the entry fee is $65 for adults or $55 for junior riders.
Starting times may be requested between 8 am and 2 pm on the entry form and are available on a first-come basis.
All proceeds from the event go directly to the Woodbury FFA Alumni Scholarship Fund and are presented each year to graduating Woodbury FFA members from Nonnewaug High Schoolâs Ellis Clark Regional Agriscience and Technology Program who are pursuing agricultural careers or further education.
At the new location, riders may take their horses on trails of otherwise privately owned land that features tremendous views of the rolling hills of northwest Connecticut. The property is a popular pick-your-own orchard with working farmland and includes wooded trails, stream crossings, open hillsides, and pasture land. There are cross country and stadium-type jumps on the course, although there are go-rounds on every obstacle for those who prefer not to jump. March Farms also features a country store that sells homemade pies, cider donuts and a variety of locally made delicacies.
There will be a hack division for riders who prefer a modest, pleasure-type pace and a hunt division for riders who prefer a more forward, traditional hunting pace. Each division will be further split into Junior and Senior divisions with mixed teams placed in the Senior division. Ribbons and trophies will be awarded as well as special prizes. The use of ASTM-SEI approved helmets are mandatory for all riders.
Proper proof of Coggins and rabies certificates must be submitted with entries. Any horse without proper proof of Coggins and rabies certificates will not be permitted on grounds per March Farms management. For entry forms and more information, go to www.woodburyffa.org.or call Karrie Higgins at 203-509-0138.