Acorn Run 2008

This is a timed event over a four mile (approximate) course with obstacles set up along the way to make the course challenging and fun!  The ride at a walk, with out obstacles takes about 1 1/2 hours.

Awards will be awarded to the fastest three finishers in each division:  There will be an award for the best overall time of the day.  Awards will also be presented to everyone who finishes the course with no penalties regardless of finish time. 

A two minute penalty will be added for every refused obstacle.  All obstacles must be attempted by each rider, any unattempted obstacle will be an additional two minute penalty.  We try to have two identical obstacles at each point, so there should not be a hold up.

When overcoming a rider on the trail, please let them know verbally you will be passing them.  The rider in front has the right of way.  Riders behind must go off the trail to pass if there is not enough room.

There is no porta potty this year!!  PLEASE COME PREPARED!  We do have lots of woods though!  No dogs allowed on the grounds.  No liquor of any kind is allowed on the grounds.  A liability waver must be signed for each rider.  All riders under the age of 18 will sign for themselves and have all attending parents or guardians sign for them also. 

Riders will leave every five minutes.  Any breed horse, any type of tack is welcome.  Riders may ride bareback but mounting and dismounting may be part of the course and there may be several steep ravines to go down and back up.  Youth who are riding are recommended to be intermediate riders who are capable of following directions and are willing to be on rough trails alone.  This is not a ride for an unaccompanied beginner youth!

Ribbons will not be ordered until after the event.  This way I can ensure that ALL riders will recieve an award.  This way you are welcome to leave early if you like (several people do).  I will call you with your placing after scores are tallied.   

We will not be having dinner this year and I have lowered the entry fee because of it.

All workers at the Acorn Run are volunteers and not paid employees.

Obstacle lists can also be picked up at the entry table the morning of the race.  We encourage every rider to pick up one and familiarize themselves with the course.  Please bring lawn chairs if you would like to sit closer as the awards are being presented and dinner is served.

Directions to the Acorn Run:

Horse number:______________________(We will assign this number)

Riders Name:__________________________Horses Name:_______________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________

Phone:____________________________Email:________________________________

Division: (please check)                                           

   1.  Jr. Riders 12 and under__________­ 

           2. Jr.  Riders age 13-19 years old_________

         3. Sr. Riders age 20-40 years old_________

4. Riders age 41 and over_________

Entry contribution is $15. if received by Oct. 1st, 2008. 

$20. after Oct. 1st

I have read the rules and regulations of the 2008 Acorn Run that were sent to me with this application or posted on the internet site.  I understand I am responsible for any and all accidents, destruction, damage or harm, intended or unintended, to myself, my horses and or my equipment.  I also understand that I am responsible for any accidents, destruction, damage or harm, intended or unintended  I or my horse may cause to others.  I do not nor will not hold Laurie Howell and or the other volunteers at the Acorn Run responsible for anything that happens to me, anyone who accompanies me, my mount or any items I have brought with me.  I understand the Acorn Run and its organizer Laurie Howell are not a business and all fees donated are to help cover expenses. 

Signed:____________________________________________________Date:_______________________

Parent/guardian signature if under 18:___________________________________Date:________________

Parent/guardian signature if under 18:___________________________________Date:________________

Amount enclosed:                          Mail to: Laurie Howell

Entry fee:________                                 24870 CR 7660

Dinner:__________                           Newburg,MO 65550