SCORING: Horses will be judged according to ECTRA rules (100% on condition after the ride compared to their starting condition).

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1 e Waterford Fairgrounds, North Waterford, Maine P/F Division will be offered in all competitive rides JUDGES: Joan Hiltz DVM, Maine and Lay Judge: Linda Glock ENTRIES: Open to stallions, mares, and geldings four years of age and over. (No stallions are allowed to be ridden by Juniors). Entry Fee Ride [JUNIORS MAY RIDE FOR A $1.25 a mile] 1-day 10 mile CDR - $47.00 (Saturday) Judging in Friday October 5 th 1-day 25 mile - $67.00 (Sunday) Judging in Saturday October 6 th 1-day 30 mile - $77.00 (Saturday) Judging in Friday October 5 th 2-day 50 mile - $ (Sunday and Monday) Judging in Saturday October 6 th 3-day 80 mile - $177.00(Saturday, Sunday and Monday) Judging in Friday October 5 th Entries are limited to 40 horses per ride. A waiting list will be set up. If the ride fills and you are still on the waiting list by September 28 th, you will have your entire entry returned. All cancellations received by Friday, September 21, 2018, will have their entry fee returned. SCORING: Horses will be judged according to ECTRA rules (100% on condition after the ride compared to their starting condition). DISTANCE: The Ride will be approximately: 80 mile ride consist of 30 miles on Saturday, 25 miles on Sunday and 25 miles on Monday. 50 mile ride will consist of 25 miles on Sunday, and 25 miles on Monday. The 25 mile ride are Sunday and Monday. Rides distance and timing to be announced at each day's pre-ride briefing. PRE-RIDE: Each rider must call for his ride packet and present a current Coggins Certificate and proof of Rabies vaccination upon arrival if it has not been sent with his entry. 80 mile exams will begin at 1:00 pm on Friday, or after the last horse has been judged on Saturday and Sunday. Riders will be pre-vetted on a first come, first served basis. Prior arrangements for late vetting MUST be made with the Ride Secretary (207) or mehorseme@gmail.com. THERE WILL BE NO PRE-RIDE VETTING ON SUNDAY or MONDAY MORNING. THE COURSE: The trails consist of dirt roads, woods roads, and trails. The terrain varies from good rolling trotting trails to moderate hills. There are a couple of short, steep up or down stretches and there will be stream crossings. The course will be plainly marked with mileage markers every 5 miles, except for the last 5 which will be marked every mile. DIVISIONS: Rider Juniors - 17 years and under as of January 1 st Rider Seniors - Anyone not a junior! AWARDS: Rider Champion and Reserve Champion, awards through 6 th place for each ride. Various breed and other awards may be given. Rookie rider and horse: if you or your horse or both have never completed a ride of the distanced that you re entering, please let us know i.e. 1 day 25 or 2 day 50 or 3 day 80. 1

2 RULES: All ECTRA rules will apply. No salves, liniments, or medications, no leg protection above the coronary band [see ECTRA rule G6 & H4] unless riding Pass/Fail Division, no hosing of horses, and no artificially heated or cooled water may be used. Electrolytes are allowed and encouraged. All riders/drivers must wear ASTM approved headgear. ECTRA Rider Handbooks will be supplied upon request by the Secretary. They can also be found at SHOEING: There will be no farrier at the ride. Pads are recommended. Hoof boots are allowed following ECTRA rules. Leg protection is allowed for Pass/Fail entries. FOOD: The entry fee includes breakfast tea, coffee, hot chocolate, breakfast. Water and apples will be at the hold for riders. Restaurants are available in Norway or the famous Melby s General Store which is walking distance from the Fairgrounds. We are working on having the kitchen open, if that happens food will be available to purchase from the cooks. For more information just call Ride Secretary (207) or to STABLING AND CAMPING: Camping for riders will be available on the grounds. There will be NO night watchman. There are toilets and showers, weather permitting. Trash will be on a carry-in carryout basis. There are a few water and electrical hookups on a first come first served basis at $15.00 per day. No camp fires will be allowed. Stalls if used are of an open cattle barn type without full walls and no gates and must be LEFT SPOTLESS when you leave. There will be no bedding supplied. All 80 mile horses get priority for the stalls. Pens can be used at the trailers. If you choose to overnight off the Fairgrounds, please have someone on the grounds responsible for your horse(s). DOGS: All dogs or other pets must be kept on a leash or tied up. No exceptions. ACCOMODATIONS: The Waterford Inn, Chadbourne Road, Waterford (about 10 minutes from the grounds) or in Norway. RANDOM DRUG TESTING MAY BE DONE ON THESE RIDES. 2

3 October 6, 7, ADULT ENTRY APPLICATION Name of horse: ECTRA # Sex: S M G Color: Age: Breed: Reg.No. Rookie: Rider Horse [circle if it applies] Name and Address of Rider: Name and Address of Owner: Same Please enter me in the P/F Division Phone No. ( ) Phone No. ( ) ECTRA rider # As a participant in the ", I agree to abide by the rules of ECTRA and the Rides. I understand that competitive riding can involve being in remote areas for extended periods of time, far from communications, transportation, and medical facilities; that these areas may have many natural hazards which ride management cannot anticipate, identify, modify or eliminate; that horses can be excitable, difficult to control, and unpredictable; and that accidents or death can happen to anyone at any time. I do hereby release the North Waterford World s Fair Assoc., the 2018 Horses Across Maine 80/50/30/25/10 Mile, Ride Management and any landowners over whose land I travel from any suits or charges resulting from any accident or death, either caused by me or my horse; or to me, my horse or equipment at the 2018 Horses Across Maine 80/50/30/25/10 Mile Trail Ride. I also agree to have my horse blood tested per ECTRA rules and to wear an approved ASTM helmet when riding. Signature of rider: ENTRY FEE MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRY FORM - Please make checks payable to: Horses Across Maine Cancellation must be made by September 21, 2018 to receive a refund.) Entry Fee: Maine 10 CDR: $47.00 each $ Entry Fee: Maine 80: $ each $ Entry Fee: Maine 25: $67.00 each $ Entry Fee: Maine 30: $77.00 each $ Entry Fee: Maine 50: $ each $ Electrical hookups available $15. 1 day $30. 2 days $ Cancellation must be made by September 21, 2018 to receive a refund.) TOTAL FEES MUST BE PAID UPON ARRIVAL. TOTAL: $ Vetting-in for the 80 will be on Friday, October 5th beginning at 1:00 pm and Saturday, October 6 th for Sunday s 50/25 Mile at 2:00 pm or after the 80 mile horses have been judged, and Sunday October 7 th for Monday s 25 Mile at 2:00 pm or after the 50/80 mile horses have been judged. NO PRE-RIDE VETTING ON SUNDAY OR MONDAY! ****************************** Please send entries to: Linda Jack, 12 Radcliff Street Norway, ME PLEASE INDICATE ANY QUESTIONS OR SPECIAL REQUESTS ON THE BACK OF THE ENTRY FORM. 3

4 October 6, 7, JUNIOR ENTRY APPLICATION Name of horse: ECTRA # Sex: M G Color: Age: Breed: Reg.No. Rookie: Rider Horse [circle if it applies] Name and Address of Rider: Name and Address of Owner: Same Please enter me in the P/F Division Phone No. ( ) Phone No. ( ) ECTRA rider # ******* As a participant in the Horses Across Maine 80/50/30/25/10 Mile, I agree to abide by the rules of ECTRA and the Rides. I understand that competitive riding can involve being in remote areas for extended periods of time, far from communications, transportation, and medical facilities; that these areas may have many natural hazards which ride management cannot anticipate, identify, modify or eliminate; that horses can be excitable, difficult to control, and unpredictable; and that accidents or death can happen to anyone at any time. I do hereby release the North Waterford Worlds Fair Assoc., the Horses Across Maine 80/50/30/25/10 Mile Ride Management and any landowners over whose land I travel from any suits or charges resulting from any accident or death, either caused by me or my horse; or to me, my horse or equipment at the Horses Across Maine 80/50/30/25/10 Mile Trail Ride. I also agree to have my horse blood tested per ECTRA rules and to wear an approved ASTM helmet when riding. Signature of owner/rider: I do hereby certify that my child/ward will condition him/herself and the horse. I understand that Management is not responsible for disqualification or liability in case of an accident, death, or lack of conditioning. I also certify that my child/ward understands the rules of the Horses Across Maine 80/50/30/25/10 Mile Trail Ride and ECTRA and that he/she must wear at all times ASTM approved headgear while riding. I understand that my child/ward if 10 years of age or under must be accompanied continuously on the trail by an adult contestant rider who will assume full responsibility. A junior rider is 17 years old or under. Signature of parent or guardian: ******** ENTRY FEE MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRY FORM - Please make checks payable to: Horses Across Maine Cancellation must be made by September 21, 2018 to receive a refund.) Entry Fee: Maine 10 CDR: $12.50 $ Entry Fee: Maine 80: $ $ Entry Fee: Maine 25: $31.50 $ Entry Fee: Maine 30: $37.50 $ Entry Fee: Maine 50: $62.50 $ Electrical hookups available $15. 1 day $30. 2 days $ Cancellation must be made by September 21, 2018 to receive a refund.) TOTAL FEES MUST BE PAID UPON ARRIVAL. TOTAL: $ Vetting-in for the 80, 30, 10 will be on Friday, October 5th beginning at 1:00 pm and Saturday, October 6 th for 50 and 25 Mile at 2:00 pm or after the 80, 30,10 mile horses have been judged, NO PRE-RIDE VETTING ON SUNDAY OR MONDAY! ****************************** Please send entries to: Linda Jack, 12 Radcliff Street Norway, ME PLEASE INDICATE ANY QUESTIONS OR SPECIAL REQUESTS ON THE BACK OF THE ENTRY FORM. 4

5 North Waterford World s Fairgrounds 36 Irving Green Road North Waterford, Maine Peter Seames cell phone number is However, service in the N. Waterford area is inconsistent. From the west Route 2. In Bethel, Maine take Route 5 to Route 35. Go up the hill less than ¼ of a mile. Melby s store [927 Valley Rd] will be on the left and the Five Keezars Road on the right. Turn right on Five Keezars Road at about 50 feet taking the left fork in front of the church. The Waterford Fairgrounds is the second driveway on the left. Watch for signs trail ride. From the west from Route 16 in Conway, NH. In Fryeburg, Maine take Route 302 to Route 5 and follow until you merge with Route 35. Go up the hill less than ¼ of a mile. Melby s store will be on the left and the Five Keezars Road on the right. Turn right on Five Keezars Road at about 50 feet taking the left fork in front of the church. The Waterford Fairgrounds is the second driveway on the left. Watch for signs trail ride. From the north or east Maine Turnpike Route 95. In Auburn exit 75 turn right onto Route 100 take first right at light (about 500 feet) and travel to next light (about 1/2 mile). Turn left onto Hotel Road (Rt. 122). Stay on Hotel Road until you reach Route 26 (about five miles). Turn right and follow Route 26 into Norway, Maine. Stay left at the intersection by Aubuchon Hardware (do not go toward South Paris) and go left at the next stop sign (about 200 feet). Go to Route 118 and stay on that until you get to Route 35 (about six miles). Turn hard left on Route 35 and go up the hill less than ¼ of a mile. Melby s store will be on the left and the Five Keezars Road on the right. Turn right on Five Keezars Road at about 50 feet taking the left fork in front of the church. The Waterford Fairgrounds is the second driveway on the left. Watch for signs trail ride. From the south or east Maine Turnpike Route 95. In Gray exit 63 turn right onto Route 115/202 and turn left at the next light (about 300 feet). Turn left at the next light onto Route 26 (about 100 feet). Follow Route 26 into Norway, Maine. Stay left at the intersection by Aubuchon Hardware (do not go toward South Paris) and go left at the next stop sign (about 200 feet). Go to Route 118 and stay on that until you get to Route 35 (about six miles). Turn hard left on Route 35 and go up the hill less than ¼ of a mile. Melby s store will be on the left and the Five Keezars Road on the right. Turn right on Five Keezars Road at about 50 feet taking the left fork in front of the church. The Waterford Fairgrounds is the second driveway on the left. Watch for signs trail ride. 5